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The Italian Regia Marina light cruiser Alberico da Barbiano. Sunk at the Battle of Cape Bon while transporting supplied to Tripoli https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/italian-light-cruiser-alberico-da-barbiano/ #maritimeHistory #NavalHistory #RegiaMarina #ItalianNavy #lightcruiser #cruiser #AlbericodaBarbiano

Built by Ansaldo at Genoa, Italy, Alberico da Barbiano was laid down on 16 April 1928, launched on 23 August 1930, and commissioned on 9 June 1931.
As built, Alberico da Barbiano carried eight 152 mm/53 calibre main guns in four twin turrets, providing significant punch against surface opponents. Secondary armament comprised six 100 mm guns, while anti-aircraft defence included eight 37 mm guns and eight 13.2 mm machine guns. The cruiser also had four 533 mm torpedo tubes. She carried two seaplanes (initially CANT 25AR, later Ro.43) with a single catapult for reconnaissance.
Armour was deliberately light, with a 20 mm deck, 24 mm belt, 23 mm turret plating, and a 40 mm conning tower, characteristic of Italian light cruisers prioritising agility over protection
By late 1941 Axis supply lines to North Africa were strained. The Italian High Command ordered Alberico da Barbiano and her sister Alberto di Giussano to deliver desperately needed aviation fuel and supplies to Tripoli. Owing to urgency, fuel barrels were stowed on deck which drastically increased vulnerability. On 13 December 1941, while transiting near Cape Bon, Tunisia, they were intercepted by a force of British and Dutch destroyers using radar to locate their position. In a night engagement, torpedoes and gunfire struck both cruisers; Alberico da Barbiano was engulfed in fire and sank rapidly, with heavy loss of life including Rear Admiral Antonino Toscano and her captain.

The Imperial Japanese Navy light cruiser Ōyodo was designed as a submarine flotilla flagship. Instead, she served as an escort, transport, and fleet support vessel throughout much of her career. In October 1944 she participated in the Battle off Cape Engaño as part of the Northern Force. She was sunk at Kure in July 1945. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/japanese-light-cruiser-oyodo/ #MaritimeHistory #NavalHistory #IJN #ImperialJapaneseNavy #Ōyodo #lightcruiser #cruiser #WorldWarTwo #WW2 #WWII #SecondWorldWar

Ōyodo was conceived as a submarine flotilla flagship and long-range reconnaissance cruiser, intended to coordinate submarine operations across the Pacific. Her design prioritised speed, endurance, and command facilities over heavy armament. Her main battery consisted of six 155 mm Type 3 guns mounted in two triple turrets forward, supplemented by eight 100 mm dual-purpose guns amidships for anti-aircraft defence.
By the time Ōyodo entered service, Japanese naval strategy had changed dramatically. Submarine operations no longer held the central importance envisaged before the war, while carrier aviation had assumed the primary reconnaissance role. As a result, Ōyodo never fulfilled her original mission. Instead, she served as an escort, transport, and fleet support vessel throughout much of her career. In October 1944 she participated in the Battle off Cape Engaño as part of the Northern Force during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, screening Japanese carriers in a diversionary role against U.S. forces.
Ōyodo spent her final months largely immobilised at Kure. During heavy US carrier air attacks in late July 1945, she was struck by multiple bombs, capsized in shallow water, and sank on 28 July 1945 with significant loss of life.

For #ShipSaturday, the #HMSBelfast on the #Thames, a museum #ship from the Royal Navy that's now operated by the #ImperialWarMuseum

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A scenic view of the River Thames in London, with the iconic Tower Bridge prominently visible in the background. Moored along the riverbank is a large naval ship, painted in a greenish-blue camouflage. The sky is overcast, with grey clouds adding a moody atmosphere to the scene. On the right side of the image, a historic brick building with arched windows and modern extensions lines the riverside walkway. The river itself is calm, reflecting the muted colours of the cityscape. In the distance, modern buildings and classic London architecture blend together, creating a picturesque urban landscape.

HNLMS De Ruyter (1935) was a light cruiser of the Royal Netherlands Navy commissioned on 3 October 1936. De Ruyter was intended to operated with two other light cruisers Java and Sumatra in defence of the Netherlands Eat Indies.

During the Japanese invasion of the Dutch East Indies, HMLS De Ruyter was sunk at the Battle of the Java Sea. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/netherland-cruiser-hnlms-de-ruyter/ #HNLMSDeRuyter #MaritimeHistory #WW2 #Cruiser #LightCruiser #Navy #Naval #Warship

Participated in the Battle of the Falklands and the Battle of the Strait of Otranto during the First world War https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/british-light-cruiser-hms-bristol-1910/ #cruiser #FirstWorldWar #HMSBristol #HMSBristol1910 #lightcruiser #maritimehistory #RoyalNavy
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HNLMS De Ruyter (1935) was a light cruiser of the Royal Netherlands Navy commissioned on 3 October 1936. De Ruyter was intended to operated with two other light cruisers Java and Sumatra in defence of the Netherlands East Indies.

During the Japanese invasion of the Dutch East Indies, HMLS De Ruyter was sunk at the Battle of the Java Sea. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/netherland-cruiser-hnlms-de-ruyter/ #HNLMSDeRuyter #LightCruiser #Cruiser #NavalHistory #WW2 #RoyalNetherlandsNavy

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Today we take a look at the first Naval devlog of the upcoming update, the post war USS Roanoke (CL-145) light cruiser, fitted with great armour, excellent dual purpose 152mm guns and still retaining a high speed!

So join me as we take a look at this unique light cruiser, its stats and how I think it will play in War Thunder Naval battles!

#warthunder #ussroanoke #cl145 #lightcruiser #dualpurpose #naval #usnavy #toreno

HMAS Brisbane (I) Australian Light Cruiser https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/hmas-brisbane-i-australian-light-cruiser/ #HMASBrisbane #RoyalAustralianNavy #RAN #navy #Australian #warship #ship #Cruiser #lightcruiser

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