Luigi Cadorna
Survived
| Type | Light cruiser |
|---|---|
| Class | Luigi Cadorna |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 8 × 6″ guns in 4 twin mounts |
Fast light cruiser, used mostly to lay mines and to carry fuel and supplies to North Africa. Sailed to surrender at Malta in 1943 and served on until 1951.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 8 × 152 mm (6 in) /53 guns (4×2)
- 6 × 100 mm (4 in) / 47 caliber guns (3×2)
- 2 × 37 mm (1.5 in)/54 guns (2×1)
- 8 × 13.2 mm guns (4×2)
- 4 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
Armour
- Deck: 20 mm (0.79 in)
- Main belt: 24 mm (0.94 in)
- Turrets: 23 mm (0.91 in)
| Builder | C.R.D.A., Trieste |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 19 September 1930 |
| Launched | 30 September 1931 |
| Commissioned | 11 August 1933 |
| Displacement | 5,323 t (5,239 long tons) standard 7,113 t (7,001 long tons) full load |
| Length | 169.3 m (555 ft 5 in) |
| Speed | 37 knots (43 mph; 69 km/h) |
| Complement | 507 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
She isn't listed in any of the fleet actions covered here.
Launched
30 September 1931
Fate
Survived
Scrapped, 1951