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York heavy cruisers served as British heavy cruisers during the interwar period, meant to be a smaller, faster option to the County class, displacing around 8,000-8,500 tons. They carried six 8-inch guns, achieving roughly 32-32.5 knots, powered by four boilers and four Parsons turbines. During service, the York-class cruisers were tasked with convoy escorts, participating in World War II actions, including actions in the Mediterranean. HMS York in particular took damage from Italian explosive motorboats, later salvaged and scrapped in 1952.

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HMS York

HMS York (90) was the lead ship of two York-class heavy cruisers built for the Royal Navy. She served in the North American theatre before the war, and escorted Atlantic convoys in the first part of the Second World War. She also participated in the British Norway campaign, and was later reassigned to the Mediterranean Squadron. However, while in service with the Mediterranean fleet, she was disabled by Italian explosive motorboats. Critically damaged, her wreck was abandoned by the Allies....

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York-class heavy cruiser

The York-class was a class of heavy cruisers used by Great Britain during World War II.

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