Allied Warships

Light cruisers

Caledon class

3 ships


The light cruiser HMS Caledon (D 53) of the Royal Navy.

Technical information

TypeLight cruiser
Displacement4180 BRT 
Length450 feet (oa) 
Complement400 men 
Armament5 6" guns (5x1)
2 3" AA guns (2x1)
2 2pdr AA (2x1)
8 21" torpedo tubes (4x2) 
Max speed29 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 2 shafts 
Power40000 HP 
Notes on classHMS Caledon was reconstructed as Anti-Aircraft cruiser during the war, see her page for details. 


All ships of the Caledon class


Royal Navy Royal Navy (more on Royal Navy)

HMS Caledon (D 53)
HMS Calypso (D 61) Lost on 12 Jun 1940
HMS Caradoc (D 60)


3 Light cruisers of the Caledon class. 1 of them was lost.

Full wartime service history on this vessel.

See all Light cruiser classes.


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