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York-class ships formed a lighter alternative during the interwar period, intended as a smaller, faster option to the County class, roughly 8,000 to 8,500 tons in displacement. Armament included six 8-inch guns, and could reach about 32-32.5 knots, powered by four boilers and four Parsons turbines. During service, the York-class cruisers were tasked with convoy escorts, and various World War II operations, including actions in the Mediterranean. A notable ship, HMS York took damage from Italian explosive motorboats, subsequently 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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