12 Dec 1910
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- The keel of Yingrui was laid down by Vickers Limited at Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom. ww2dbase [Yingrui | Barrow-in-Furness, England | CPC]
14 Jul 1911
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Yingrui was launched in Barrow-in-Furness, England, Unite Kingdom. ww2dbase [Yingrui | Barrow-in-Furness, England | CPC]
23 Feb 1928
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- HMS Cumberland was commissioned into service. ww2dbase [Cumberland | Barrow-in-Furness, England | CPC]
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