ClassCapitani Romani class
NavyRegia Marina
CountryItaly
Recorded statusTransferred
What is known about this ship
Scipione Africano is documented as an ships within the WAR-CL-000208 roster.
Service history
Source-recorded disposition: completed 23.4.1943; to France 8.1948 as Guichen.
Class context: Capitani Romani class
The Capitani Romani class was an exceptionally fast Italian scout-cruiser design intended to counter French large destroyers.
Later service and disposition
completed 23.4.1943; to France 8.1948 as Guichen.
Class relationship
This ship is recorded as a member of Capitani Romani class. Shared design history belongs on the class page; this page concentrates on the individual hull where evidence is available.
Sources and further reading
- CAPITANI ROMANI light cruisers (1942–1956) ↗Navypedia · accessed 2026-09-18
- Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships, 1922–1946Conway Maritime Press
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