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Revision as of 17:04, 22 December 2016
| H.M.S. Avenger (1915) | |
|---|---|
| Pendant Number: | MI.75[1] |
| Launched: | 1915[2] |
| Torpedoed: | 14 Jun, 1917[3] |
| Fate: | by U 69 |
H.M.S. Avenger was a commercial liner converted for use as an Armed Merchant Cruiser in the Royal Navy.
Service
Armament
She was armed with:[4]
- eight 6-in guns
- two 3-pdrs
Captains
Dates of appointment are provided when known.
- Commander Arthur L. Ashby, 2 March, 1916[5] – 14 June, 1917 (ship lost under his command)
See Also
Footnotes
Bibliography
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