HMS Southampton (D90)

HMS Southampton (D90) was a County-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy. Launched in 1936, she saw extensive service during the Second World War, participating in numerous significant actions. Her early service involved operations in the Mediterranean, including the Battle of Calabria and the Battle of Cape Matapan. She later served in the Indian Ocean, and played a role in the Battle of the Atlantic. Notable events involving HMS Southampton included actions against the Italian fleet and escort duties for convoys. Post-war, she underwent modernisation before being decommissioned and eventually scrapped in 1960. Further details on specific engagements and operational deployments can be found in dedicated historical sources on the Second World War and the Royal Navy.