HMS Arethusa

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Arethusa, 1913
Type: Light Cruiser ; Armament 2 x 6 in., 6 x 4 in.
Launched : 1913 ; Disposal date or year : Mined off Felixstowe, 11 Feb 1916 : 8 casualties plus about 272 survivors.
Displacement: 3,500 tons
Propulsion: Twin Screw
Notes:

28 Aug 1914 in action off Heligoland - see p. 145 www.naval-review.org/issues/1917.pdf.

17 Oct 1914 accompanied by 4 destroyers relieved the Undaunted, Lance, Lennox, Legion and Loyal, on patrol off the Dutch coast, who chased and sank the German destroyers S.115, S.119, S.118, and S.117 - see p. 143 www.naval-review.org/issues/1917.pdf.