The Giovanni delle Bande Nere was sunk 1 April 1942 by the British submarine HMS Urge southeast of Stromboli Island.

Class

Cruiser / Condottieri

Construction

Laid down - 31 Oct 1928
Launched - 27 Apr 1930
Completed - Apr 1931

Sources used

Aldo Fraccaroli - Italian Warships of World War II
Andris J. Kursietis - La Regia Marina 1919-1945: The order of battle and Admirals of the Royal Italian Navy

Reference material on this unit

- None known at this time -