Why HMS Arethusa would make a practical museum ship

If one First or Second World War cruiser could be preserved, which should it be?

HMS Arethusa, because its service merited preservation and its compact size could support an accessible regional naval museum.

The choice is HMS Arethusa, based on both its service record and the practical advantages of a compact light cruiser. It could fit in several regional harbours and still offer enough room for visitors. A naval museum built around it would not require one of Britain's largest dockyard sites. This connects preservation choices to access, geography, and the ability to host visitors outside a major naval base.