Dates: 1915 - 1931

HMS Cleopatra was a C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy. She was part of the Caroline group of the C-class of cruisers.

She was laid down in February 1914, launched 14 January 1915 and commissioned into the navy in June 1915. On the outbreak of war she was assigned to the 5th Light Cruiser Squadron, Harwich Force, guarding the eastern approaches to the English Channel. On the night of the 23 to the 24th of March 1916 Cleopatra rammed and sunk the German destroyer G 194, but was subsequently damaged in a collision with HMS Undaunted. On 4 August 1916 Cleopatra struck a mine off the Belgian coast and had to be repaired. After repairs, she was assigned to the 7th Light Cruiser Squadron of the Grand Fleet in 1918. She survived the war, but was considered obsolete before the outbreak of the Second World War and was sold for scrap on June 26, 1931 to Hughes Bolckow, of Blyth.

Memories of HMS Cleopatra

HMS Cleopatra, in 1969
Written by Brian Barnes
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"My best memory of the Cleopatra was shooting down the last PTA the South African Navy had with a dummy missile. The first 5 planes ditched over the side through failed booster rockets. Never did get my customary propeller for that kill. "

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Cleopatra

" 1983: Car bomb in South Africa kills 16 At least 16 people are killed and more than 130 injured when a car bomb explodes in the centre of Pretoria in South Africa. 1965: British police to be issued with tear gas Britain’s police are to be armed with tear gas guns and grenades for use ..."

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" As Secretary of HMS Cleopatra Old Shipmates Association I am looking for ex Cleo’s from the cruiser (1941 - 1957) and frigate (1965 - 1992) to join the association.  The older members are gradually dwindling and we are looking for younger members to join us and keep the association ..."

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" 1983: Car bomb in South Africa kills 16 At least 16 people are killed and more than 130 injured when a car bomb explodes in the centre of Pretoria in South Africa. 1965: British police to be issued with tear gas Britain’s police are to be armed with tear gas guns and grenades for use ..."

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"i am searching for a list of crew members on the hms cleopatra in 1945 does anyone know where i will get it please i was serving on that ship in that year "

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"To any servicemen who served with Gordon Derek Mann onboard HMS Cleopatra (1986 - 89) Sadly Gordon passed away 20/01/2011 at Papworth Hospital.Service and cremation to be held at Brumby Wood Crematorium Scunthorpe at 11:30 on Friday 04/02/2011 for those wishing to attend"

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