28 Dec 1922
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- The keel of Rodney was laid down by the firm Cammell Laird at Birkenhead, England, United Kingdom. ww2dbase [Rodney | Birkenhead, England | CPC]
17 Dec 1925
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Battleship Rodney was launched at Birkenhead, England, United Kingdom, sponsored by Princess Mary, the daughter of King George V. ww2dbase [Rodney | Birkenhead, England | CPC]
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