HMS Sussex was one of the London sub-class of the County-class heavy cruisers in the Royal Navy. She was laid down by R. and W. Hawthorn, Leslie and Company, Limited, at Hebburn-on-Tyne on 1 February 1927, launched on 22 February 1928 and completed on 19 March 1929.

HMS SUSSEX – This photograph depicts the starboard view HMS SUSSEX in Sydney Harbour during the visit of the Duke of Gloucester, Prince Henry, in 1934. The photograph was taken from Fort Denison during the vessel’s arrival on 22 November 1934.

HMS Sussex was one of the London sub-class of the County-class heavy cruisers in the Royal Navy. She was laid down by R. and W. Hawthorn, Leslie and Company, Limited, at Hebburn-on-Tyne on 1 February 1927, launched on 22 February 1928 and completed on 19 March 1929.

Sussex served in the Mediterranean until 1934,when she was sent to serve with the Royal Australian Navy while HMAS Australia operated with the Mediterranean Fleet. Sussex’s exchange tour concluded in 1936, and then she resumed her presence in the Mediterranean until 1939

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