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Where were the Hawkins-class cruisers before December 1941?

Hawkins-class cruisers served on overseas stations, including North America and occasionally the Far East.

Far East Hawkins Class Heavy Cruisers Royal Navy

Question

Where were the Hawkins-class cruisers deployed before December 1941?

Short answer

They undertook cruiser duties around the world, including on the North America station and occasionally in the Far East.

Notes

The Hawkins class undertook cruiser duties around the world. The North America station and occasional Far East deployments are the examples given. These were dispersed overseas assignments rather than a single concentration of the class.