H.M.S. Penelope (1914)
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| H.M.S. Penelope | |
| Career | Details |
|---|---|
| Pendant Numbers: | 8A (1914) 92 (Jan 1918) 17 (Apr 1918)[1] |
| Built By: | |
| Laid Down: | |
| Launched: | 25 August, 1914 |
| Commissioned: | |
| Sold: | |
| Fate: | |
Career
Penelope commissioned on 10 December, 1914.[2]
Alterations
Penelope was fitted with a director in April, 1917. This alteration required her pole mast to be replaced with a tripod mast for greater rigidity.[3]
Captains
Dates of appointment are provided when known.
- Captain Hubert Lynes, 1 December, 1914.[4]
- Captain L. R. Oliphant, 6 January, 1918.[5]
See Also
Footnotes
Bibliography
- Dittmar, F.J.; Colledge, J.J. (1972). British Warships 1914–1919. London: Ian Allan.
- Template:BibConways1906-1921
- Template:BibUKDreyerTableHandbook1918
- Template:BibUKFireControlInHMShips1919
Template:Arethusa Class (1913)
