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York-class ships formed a lighter alternative during the interwar period, designed as a smaller, faster option to the County class, roughly 8,000 to 8,500 tons in displacement. Mounted with six 8-inch guns, achieving roughly 32-32.5 knots, driven by four boilers and four Parsons turbines. In operations, these cruisers were tasked with convoy escorts, participating in World War II actions, notably in the Mediterranean. A notable ship, HMS York was damaged by Italian explosive motorboats, which was salvaged and scrapped in 1952.

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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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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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