31 Jan 1913
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- The keel of Valiant was laid down by Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company in Govan, Scotland, United Kingdom. ww2dbase [Valiant | Govan, Scotland | CPC]
4 Nov 1914
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Valiant was launched at Govan, Scotland, United Kingdom. ww2dbase [Valiant | Govan, Scotland | CPC]
22 Aug 1934
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- The keel of Garland was laid down by the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering in Govan, Scotland, United Kingdom. ww2dbase [Garland | Govan, Scotland | CPC]
24 Oct 1935
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Garland was launched at Govan, Scotland, United Kingdom. ww2dbase [Garland | Govan, Scotland | CPC]
1 Jun 1937
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- The keel of HMS Howe was laid down by the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company at Govan, Scotland, United Kingdom. ww2dbase [Howe | Govan, Scotland | CPC]
9 Apr 1940
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- HMS Howe was launched at Govan, Scotland, United Kingdom. ww2dbase [Howe | Govan, Scotland | CPC]
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