HMS Galatea was a C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy that served during World War I. Commissioned in 1915, the ship was primarily involved in patrol duties in the North Sea and the Mediterranean. She later participated in the Battle of Jutland in 1916, sustaining damage but managing to return to service. Galatea also played a role in the Russian Civil War, supporting White Russian forces in the Black Sea. After the war, the ship underwent modifications and continued to serve in various capacities, including as a training ship and a flagship. In 1933, she was placed in reserve status. During World War II, Galatea was recommissioned and served in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, taking part in convoy escort duties. She also participated in the Norwegian Campaign. Unfortunately, HMS Galatea met a tragic fate in December 1941 when she was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt. The attack resulted in significant loss of life, with only a few crew members surviving. The sinking of HMS Galatea serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by naval vessels during wartime and the sacrifices made by those who served aboard them.

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