HMS Southampton - Revision history

U44629479: Edits

2024-10-31T01:22:19Z

Edits

U49565066: /* Usage in battles */ 'Hydroplane' is listed in-game as a Tier IV modification

2024-10-30T23:49:42Z

‎Usage in battles: 'Hydroplane' is listed in-game as a Tier IV modification

U28580205: Reverted pending update

2024-03-24T04:49:55Z

Reverted pending update

U38088265: Undo revision 177838 by U74396666 (talk). Information pertains only to HMS Birmingham.

2023-12-07T19:56:28Z

Undo revision 177838 by U74396666 (talk). Information pertains only to HMS Birmingham.

U74396666: Description update

2023-12-04T14:28:57Z

Description update

U74396666: New Description Project - Great Britain Priority: HMS Southampton

2023-11-26T18:45:02Z

New Description Project - Great Britain Priority: HMS Southampton

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-02-22T19:18:40Z

‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U38088265: /* Scout plane */

2022-12-15T19:37:54Z

‎Scout plane

U40820515: /* Secondary armament */

2022-10-25T17:10:21Z

‎Secondary armament

U38088265: /* Primary armament */

2022-10-25T08:53:32Z

‎Primary armament

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:22, 31 October 2024
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	It is important to note that the Southampton can be matched against battleships at its battle rating. The 6-inch guns are mostly ineffective against battleships beyond setting fire to them with HE, so it is best to avoid fighting them head-to-head at all costs. The torpedoes are also an option if a battleship carelessly allows the Southampton to get within effective range.		It is important to note that the Southampton can be matched against battleships at its battle rating. The 6-inch guns are mostly ineffective against battleships beyond setting fire to them with HE, so it is best to avoid fighting them head-to-head at all costs. The torpedoes are also an option if a battleship carelessly allows the Southampton to get within effective range.
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−	The Southampton has a hangar, catapult, and handling facilities for aircraft, but is presently not capable of launching seaplanes (information possibly outdated, as 'Hydroplane' is listed in-game as a Tier IV modification.)

	=== Pros and cons ===		=== Pros and cons ===

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 It is important to note that the Southampton can be matched against battleships at its battle rating. The 6-inch guns are mostly ineffective against battleships beyond setting fire to them with HE, so it is best to avoid fighting them head-to-head at all costs. The torpedoes are also an option if a battleship carelessly allows the Southampton to get within effective range.
-The Southampton has a hangar, catapult, and handling facilities for aircraft, but is presently not capable of launching seaplanes.
+The Southampton has a hangar, catapult, and handling facilities for aircraft, but is presently not capable of launching seaplanes (information possibly outdated, as 'Hydroplane' is listed in-game as a Tier IV modification.)
 === Pros and cons ===

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship's creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot: if a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them identify the ship in question.'' -->
-The '''HMS Southampton (83)''' is a member of the Town-class light cruiser family. Launched on March 10, 1936, she was constructed by John Brown & Company, Clydebank, Scotland. During World War II, the HMS Southampton was part of the Home Fleet and was initially the flagship of the 2nd Cruiser Squadron. The HMS Southampton was repeatedly targeted by German air raids, but it was able to escape with only minor damage. However, a German air raid led by the renowned Oberst (Major) Werner Ennecerus severely damaged her in the Central Mediterranean, roughly 195 nautical miles east-southeast of Malta. There were 81 men killed. The HMS Southampton was damaged beyond repair and was eventually sunk by torpedoes from HMS Orion and HMS Gloucester.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British light cruiser {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy"]].
-Introduced in [[Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy"]], the HMS Southampton is one of the most capable light cruisers available to the British Navy. Firepower and protection are two areas where the HMS Southampton excels over earlier British light cruisers such as the [[HMNZS Leander]] and [[HMS Arethusa]]. In addition, she maintains a respectable torpedo arsenal that enables her to pose a threat to battleships as long as they are within effective torpedo range. The HMS Southampton has excellent protection for her ammunition magazines, which makes it difficult to destroy quickly. However, given her thin turret armour and unarmoured bridge, she is very easy to disable and frequently loses a large number of crew members during engagements. It is advised to stay with allies at all times to avoid being isolated and targeted.
+The Southampton is the lead ship of the Southampton-class of light cruisers, a part of what became known as the Town-class that were the most capable light cruisers available to the Royal Navy at the outbreak of World War II. Compared to previous British light cruisers such as the [[HMNZS Leander|Leander]] and [[HMS Arethusa|Arethusa]], the Southampton is a substantial advance in terms of firepower and protection.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship's creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot: if a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them identify the ship in question.'' -->
-The '''HMS Southampton (83)''' is a member of the Town-class light cruiser family. Launched on March 10, 1936, she was constructed by John Brown & Company, Clydebank, Scotland. During World War II, the HMS Southampton was part of the Home Fleet and was initially the flagship of the 2nd Cruiser Squadron. The HMS Southampton, like its U.S. and Japanese counterparts of the time, was built in strict accordance with the London Treaty, which defined a light cruiser as having a main armament of no more than 6.1 in (155 mm) calibre. She has a fully flared bow and is distinguished by the absence of the prominent knuckle found on her sister-ships. This was due to some Admiralty officials being skeptical of the knuckle design's benefits. The HMS Southampton was repeatedly targeted by German air raids, but it was able to escape with only minor damage. However, a German air raid led by the renowned Oberst (Major) Werner Ennecerus severely damaged her in the Central Mediterranean, roughly 195 nautical miles east-southeast of Malta. There were 81 men killed. The HMS Southampton was damaged beyond repair and was eventually sunk by torpedoes from HMS Orion and HMS Gloucester.
+The '''HMS Southampton (83)''' is a member of the Town-class light cruiser family. Launched on March 10, 1936, she was constructed by John Brown & Company, Clydebank, Scotland. During World War II, the HMS Southampton was part of the Home Fleet and was initially the flagship of the 2nd Cruiser Squadron. The HMS Southampton was repeatedly targeted by German air raids, but it was able to escape with only minor damage. However, a German air raid led by the renowned Oberst (Major) Werner Ennecerus severely damaged her in the Central Mediterranean, roughly 195 nautical miles east-southeast of Malta. There were 81 men killed. The HMS Southampton was damaged beyond repair and was eventually sunk by torpedoes from HMS Orion and HMS Gloucester.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy"]], the HMS Southampton is one of the most capable light cruisers available to the British Navy. Firepower and protection are two areas where the HMS Southampton excels over earlier British light cruisers such as the [[HMNZS Leander]] and [[HMS Arethusa]]. In addition, she maintains a respectable torpedo arsenal that enables her to pose a threat to battleships as long as they are within effective torpedo range. The HMS Southampton has excellent protection for her ammunition magazines, which makes it difficult to destroy quickly. However, given her thin turret armour and unarmoured bridge, she is very easy to disable and frequently loses a large number of crew members during engagements. It is advised to stay with allies at all times to avoid being isolated and targeted.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship's creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot: if a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them identify the ship in question.'' -->
-The '''HMS Southampton (83)''' is a member of the Town-class light cruiser family. Launched on March 10, 1936, she was constructed by John Brown & Company, Clydebank, Scotland. During World War II, the HMS Southampton was part of the Home Fleet and was initially the flagship of the 2nd Cruiser Squadron. The HMS Southampton was repeatedly targeted by German air raids, but it was able to escape with only minor damage. However, a German air raid led by the renowned Oberst (Major) Werner Ennecerus severely damaged her in the Central Mediterranean, roughly 195 nautical miles east-southeast of Malta. There were 81 men killed. The HMS Southampton was damaged beyond repair and was eventually sunk by torpedoes from HMS Orion and HMS Gloucester.
+The '''HMS Southampton (83)''' is a member of the Town-class light cruiser family. Launched on March 10, 1936, she was constructed by John Brown & Company, Clydebank, Scotland. During World War II, the HMS Southampton was part of the Home Fleet and was initially the flagship of the 2nd Cruiser Squadron. The HMS Southampton, like its U.S. and Japanese counterparts of the time, was built in strict accordance with the London Treaty, which defined a light cruiser as having a main armament of no more than 6.1 in (155 mm) calibre. She has a fully flared bow and is distinguished by the absence of the prominent knuckle found on her sister-ships. This was due to some Admiralty officials being skeptical of the knuckle design's benefits. The HMS Southampton was repeatedly targeted by German air raids, but it was able to escape with only minor damage. However, a German air raid led by the renowned Oberst (Major) Werner Ennecerus severely damaged her in the Central Mediterranean, roughly 195 nautical miles east-southeast of Malta. There were 81 men killed. The HMS Southampton was damaged beyond repair and was eventually sunk by torpedoes from HMS Orion and HMS Gloucester.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy"]], the HMS Southampton is one of the most capable light cruisers available to the British Navy. Firepower and protection are two areas where the HMS Southampton excels over earlier British light cruisers such as the [[HMNZS Leander]] and [[HMS Arethusa]]. In addition, she maintains a respectable torpedo arsenal that enables her to pose a threat to battleships as long as they are within effective torpedo range. The HMS Southampton has excellent protection for her ammunition magazines, which makes it difficult to destroy quickly. However, given her thin turret armour and unarmoured bridge, she is very easy to disable and frequently loses a large number of crew members during engagements. It is advised to stay with allies at all times to avoid being isolated and targeted.

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:6 inch/50 BL Mark XXIII (152 mm)/Ammunition|6 inch HE, 6 inch CPBC, 6 inch HE-TF, 6 inch HE-VT}}
 === Secondary armament ===
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 The Southampton's secondary armament consists of eight QF 4-inch Mark XVI guns in four twin gun mounts, with two mounts on each side of the ship. These guns are most effective against aircraft, especially with HE-VT, although their high rate of fire (20 rounds per minute maximum each) can also make them a threat to coastal craft and even lighter destroyers.
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
+{{:4 inch/45 Mark XVI (102 mm)/Ammunition|4 inch HE, 4 inch SAP, 4 inch HE-TF, 4 inch HE-VT}}
 === Anti-aircraft armament ===

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 === Scout plane ===
-{{main|Walrus Mk.I}}
+{{Specs-Fleet-Plane}}
 == Usage in battles ==

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:10, 25 October 2022
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	The Southampton's secondary armament consists of eight QF 4-inch Mark XVI guns in four twin gun mounts, with two mounts on each side of the ship. These guns are most effective against aircraft, especially with HE-VT, although their high rate of fire (20 rounds per minute maximum each) can also make them a threat to coastal craft and even lighter destroyers.		The Southampton's secondary armament consists of eight QF 4-inch Mark XVI guns in four twin gun mounts, with two mounts on each side of the ship. These guns are most effective against aircraft, especially with HE-VT, although their high rate of fire (20 rounds per minute maximum each) can also make them a threat to coastal craft and even lighter destroyers.
		+	{\| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
		+	! colspan="8" \| Penetration statistics
		+	\|-
		+	! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" \| Ammunition
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Type of<br>warhead
		+	! colspan="6" \| Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
		+	\|-
		+	! 1,000 m !! 2,500 m !! 5,000 m !! 7,500 m !! 10,000 m !! 15,000 m
		+	\|-
		+	\| 4 inch HE \|\| HE \|\| 20 \|\| 20 \|\| 20 \|\| 20 \|\| 20 \|\| 20
		+	\|-
		+	\| 4 inch SAP \|\| SAP \|\| 102 \|\| 85 \|\| 64 \|\| 48 \|\| 38 \|\| 30
		+	\|-
		+	\| 4 inch HE-TF \|\| HE-TF \|\| 20 \|\| 20 \|\| 20 \|\| 20 \|\| 20 \|\| 20
		+	\|-
		+	\| 4 inch HE-VT \|\| HE-VT \|\| 20 \|\| 20 \|\| 20 \|\| 20 \|\| 20 \|\| 20
		+	\|-
		+	\|}
		+	{\| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
		+	! colspan="10" \| Shell details
		+	\|-
		+	! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" \| Ammunition
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Type of<br>warhead
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Velocity<br>(m/s)
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Projectile<br>mass (kg)
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Fuse delay<br>(s)
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
		+	! colspan="3" \| Ricochet
		+	\|-
		+	! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
		+	\|-
		+	\| 4 inch HE \|\| HE \|\| 811 \|\| 15.88 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.1 \|\| 1,550 \|\| 79° \|\| 80° \|\| 81°
		+	\|-
		+	\| 4 inch SAP \|\| SAP \|\| 811 \|\| 17.35 \|\| 0.015 \|\| 5 \|\| 600 \|\| 47° \|\| 60° \|\| 65°
		+	\|-
		+	\| 4 inch HE-TF \|\| HE-TF \|\| 811 \|\| 15.88 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.1 \|\| 1,550 \|\| 79° \|\| 80° \|\| 81°
		+	\|-
		+	\|}
		+	{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
		+	! colspan="12" \| Proximity-fused shell details
		+	\|-
		+	! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" \| Ammunition
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Type of<br>warhead
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Velocity<br>(m/s)
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Projectile<br>mass (kg)
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Fuse delay<br>(m)
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Arming distance<br>(m)
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Trigger radius<br>(m)
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
		+	! colspan="3" \| Ricochet
		+	\|-
		+	! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
		+	\|-
		+	\| 4 inch HE-VT \|\| HE-VT \|\| 811 \|\| 15.88 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.1 \|\| 274 \|\| 18 \|\| 1,550 \|\| 79° \|\| 80° \|\| 81°
		+	\|-
		+	\|}

	=== Anti-aircraft armament ===		=== Anti-aircraft armament ===

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 ! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
 ! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>mass (kg)
-! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay
+! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(s)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
 ! rowspan="2" | Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (kg)
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 ! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
 |-
-| 6 inch HE || HE || 841 || 50.8 || 0.025 s || 0.1 || 3.96 || 79° || 80° || 81°
+| 6 inch HE || HE || 841 || 50.8 || 0 || 0.1 || 3.96 || 79° || 80° || 81°
 |-
-| 6 inch CPBC || SAPBC || 841 || 50.8 || 0.025 s || 7 || 1.7 || 48° || 63° || 71°
+| 6 inch CPBC || SAPBC || 841 || 50.8 || 0.025 || 7 || 1.7 || 48° || 63° || 71°
 |-
-| 6 inch HE-TF || HE-TF || 841 || 50.8 || 0 m || 0.1 || 3.96 || 79° || 80° || 81°
+| 6 inch HE-TF || HE-TF || 841 || 50.8 || 0 || 0.1 || 3.96 || 79° || 80° || 81°
 |-
 |}
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 ! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
 ! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>mass (kg)
-! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
+! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(s)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
 ! rowspan="2" | Arming distance<br>(m)