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Line 472: − + + + + + + + + + + + + − + + − ==Historical info==+ − + − *Her first actions in the war were covering during the Norwegian campaign, before she was moved to the Mediterranean theatre. Here she took part in various operations, including the Battle of Cape Spartivento, convoy intercepts and shelling of Genoa.+ − *She famously took part in the hunt for Bismarck, shadowing the ship to keep contact. During the hunt HMS ''Ark Royal''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> first attack wave of Swordfish torpedo bombers mistook HMS ''Sheffield'' for ''Bismarck'' and attacked her. Only faulty detonators on the torpedoes and fine ship handling saved her. It was ''Ark Royal''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> second wave (with different detonators) that crippled the ''Bismarck''. Following this she helped to track and sink a couple of German naval supply ships. − *She then swapped between various Med and Russia convoys operations, in which time she took part in the Battle of Barents Sea, where she engaged the Admiral Hipper and sunk Z16 *Friedrich Eckoldt. She also covered the Salerno landings. − *Her final combat actions were assisting in the sinking of the Scharnhorst in Dec '43, and covering on carrier raids against the Tirptiz. − − *She went through various postwar refits, before finally being decommissioned in 1964. Attempts were made to save her, but Belfast was found to be in better condition, and so she was broken up in 1967. + + + +
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==Gameplay Notes==
==Gameplay Notes==
{{Category:Light Cruisers}}
===Special Mechanics===
* Can perform special [[AACI]]:
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! colspan=7|AACI Patterns
|-
! ID
! Priority<br>Order
! width="300px"|Setup
! width="80px"|Shot down<br>per slot
! width="64px"|K-value
! width="64px"|Rate
! User
|-
!32
!39
|{{Equipment/Card|16inch Mk.I Triple Gun Mount Kai + FCR Type 284|size=70px}} {{Equipment/Card|QF 2-pounder Octuple Pom-pom Gun Mount|size=70px}}<br>'''OR'''<br>{{Equipment/Card|20-tube 7inch UP Rocket Launchers|size=70px}} {{Equipment/Card|QF 2-pounder Octuple Pom-pom Gun Mount|size=70px}}<br>'''OR'''<br>{{Equipment/Card|20-tube 7inch UP Rocket Launchers|size=70px}} {{Equipment/Card|20-tube 7inch UP Rocket Launchers|size=70px}}
| +4
|1.2
|50%
|'''{{Ship/Link|Sheffield|Sheffield/Kai}}
|}
===Analysis===
===Stats Exceptions===
;Base
*Has 3 equipment slots.
;Kai
*Has 4 equipment slots.
===Equipability Exceptions===
{{:Equipment/Equipability/CL}}
:Her innate ASW stat is good, and the extra slots gives her an edge in the anti-submarine role, further increasing her versatility.
====Recommended Roles====
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* Surface combat
!colspan=2 style="font-size:15px"|Sheffield Equipability Exceptions
|-
!
!{{Ship/Banner|Sheffield|small=true}}<br>Sheffield/Kai
|-
!Expansion Slot Exceptions
|Can Equip:<br>{{Equipment/Card|Type 281 Radar|size=36px}} {{Equipment/Card|Type 274 Fire Control Radar|size=36px}}
|-
!Ship Exceptions
! -
|}
===Fit Bonuses===
{{/Equipment Bonuses}}
{{clear}}
;Hidden Fit Bonuses
* Has some hidden fit bonuses when equipped with certain equipment. Please see [[Hidden Fit Bonuses]] for more details.
==Drop Locations==
{{#invoke:ShipDropTable|returnShipDrop|{{PAGENAME}}}}
==Voice Lines==
==Voice Lines==
|scenario = Secretary 3
|scenario = Secretary 3
|origin =What are you up to？何してんの？えぇ？艦中央部の構造が気になる？あぁ、そうか。ここの船とは作りが違うから。
|origin =What are you up to？何してんの？えぇ？艦中央部の構造が気になる？あぁ、そうか。ここの船とは作りが違うから。
|translation =What are you up to? What are you doing? Eh? You're interested in my structure amidships? Ah, I see. The ships here are made differently.
|translation =What are you up to? What are you doing? Eh? You're interested in my structure amidships?<ref>Reports and ship logs note weather often damaged Sheffield's superstructure. </ref> Ah, I see. The ships here are made differently.
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = Night Battle
|scenario = Night Battle
|origin =追撃します。遅れないで。
|origin =追撃します。遅れないで。
|translation =We're pursuing. Don't fall behind.
|translation =We're pursuing. Don't fall behind.<ref>Probably reference to she and other cruisers chasing Scharnhorst during the battle of North Cape.</ref>
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
|translation =So I'm sinking... I see... I can't... feel anything...
|translation =So I'm sinking... I see... I can't... feel anything...
}}
}}
|}
|}<references/>
<references/>
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
|scenario = 00:00
|scenario = 00:00
|origin =今日は私が秘書艦ね。任せて。ちょうど深夜０時。
|origin =今日は私が秘書艦ね。任せて。ちょうど深夜０時。
|translation =So I'm the secretary ship for today. Leave it to me. It just struck midnight.
|translation =So I'm the secretary for today. Leave it to me. It just struck midnight.
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
|translation =11 o'clock. Whew, another day is finally over. Everything that happened today really wore me out. You did good work too. Why not lie down and have a short rest?
|translation =11 o'clock. Whew, another day is finally over. Everything that happened today really wore me out. You did good work too. Why not lie down and have a short rest?
}}
}}
|}
|}<references/>
<references/>
{{clear}}
===Seasonal===
{{SeasonalHeaderOld}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Setsubun_2021|Setsubun 2021]]
|origin = わかってる。情報は収集済みだ。Setsubun Operation。我々の鬼はBismarck。H部隊の総力を上げる時。Ark、やるぞ。
|translation = I know. I've already collated all the intelligence. Setsubun Operation. Our oni is Bismarck. It's time to sortie Force H at full strength. Ark, let's do this.
|audio = Sheffield_Setsubun_2021_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Valentine's_Day_2021|Valentine's Day 2021]]
|origin = き、きみ…これは上げる。お、お腹が空いたら、食べて。
|translation = Th-this... is for you. Ha-have some if you're hungry.
|audio = Sheffield_Valentines_2021_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/White_Day_2021|White Day2021]]
|origin =お返し、というわけか？Systemではあるが、なにかこう…少し嬉しい気持ちもあるな。うん。Thanks a lot.
|translation = A retun gift, you say? I know it's an obligation but... I still feel a bit happy. Yeah. Thanks a lot.
|audio = Sheffield_White_Day_2021_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Coming_of_Spring_2021|Coming of Spring 2021]]
|origin =大淀、その用意は？ハナミ？何？パーティの一種？…えぇ？体験してみてって？あぁ、わかった。ありかも。
|translation = Ooyodo, what are these preparations for? "Cherry blossom viewing"? What's that? A kind of party? ...Eh? Why don't I give it a try? Ah, alright. I think I will.
|audio = Sheffield_Spring_2021_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Eighth_Anniversary|8th Anniversary]]
|origin = 8th Fleet Anniversary. おめでとう。君と艦隊に、祝福を。
|translation = It's the fleet's 8th Anniversary. Congrats. Blessings to you and the fleet.
|audio = Sheffield_8th Anniversary_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Rainy_Season_2021|Rainy Season 2021]]
|origin = これが、この「ツーユー」の季節。話には聞いていた。独特の季節ね。君、scotch少しやる？うん、ありかも。
|translation = So this is what you call 'Tsuyu'. I've been told about it. It's quite a peculiar season. Would you like some scotch? Yeah, that'd be good.
|audio = Sheffield_Rainy Season 2021_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Summer_2021|Summer 2021]]
|origin = 流石に、北極海での作戦から考えると、ここの夏は暑すぎる。流石に。
|translation = I expected this, but summer here is so hot compared to when I was operating in the Arctic Ocean. It sure is.
|audio = Sheffield Summer 2021 Secretary 2.mp3
|notes = Secretary 2
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Summer_2021|Summer 2021]]
|origin = みんな、防暑装備がかなり普及しているようね。あたしも…いやいや、それは、ない。
|translation = Everyone seems to be getting into heat protective equipment. Maybe I should... No no, no way.
|audio = Sheffield Summer 2021 Secretary 3.mp3
|notes = Secretary 3
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Autumn_2021|Halloween 2021]]
|origin = へぇ〜。Baseフェス? ずいぶん変わったフェス。Tentのfood美味しそう。なにがおすすめ？
|translation = Oooh. The base festival? It's an unusual festival. The food in the tents look good. What do you recommend?
|audio = Sheffield Halloween 2021 Secretary 1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Autumn_2021|Saury 2021]]
|origin = サンマOperation? まあ、いいけど。付き合うか。まず何が必要なの？Light? Sonar?
|translation = A Saury Operation? Fine then. I'll come with. First off, what do we need? Lights? Sonar?
|audio = Sheffield Saury 2021 Secretary 1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/End_of_Year_2021|End of Year 2021]]
|origin = オルドレディー、何？おう・そうじ？ あ、ベースのクリーニング？分かった。
|translation = Old Lady, what is it? "Ou soush?" Ah, base cleaning? Understood.
|audio = Sheffield Year_End_2021_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/New_Year_2022|New Year 2022]]
|origin = 君と迎える新年か。Admiral, 今年もよろしく。
|translation = So we're welcoming the new year together. Admiral, I'll be in your care this year as well.
|audio = Sheffield New_Years_2022_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Ninth_Anniversary|9th Anniversary]]
|origin = 遂に9th fleet anniversary? おめでとう。君と艦隊に。未来を。
|translation = Is it already the 9th fleet anniversary? Congratulations. To you and the fleet. To our future.
|audio =Sheffield 9th Anniversary_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
|}<references/>
{{clear}}
===Misc Lines===
{{SeasonalHeaderOld}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Fall 2020 Event]]
|origin = HMS Sheffield、戦場に到達した。これより、友軍を援護する。突入。
|translation = HMS Sheffield has arrived on the battlefield. I'll now support the allied forces. Charge.
|audio = Ship_Voice_Sheffield_Kai_Fall_2020_Event_Friend_Fleet_1.mp3
|notes = Friend Fleet 1
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Summer_2021_Event#Friend_Fleet_Voice_Lines|Summer 2021 Event]]
|origin = HMS Sheffield, 了解。
|translation = HMS Sheffield, acknowledging.
|audio = Ship_Voice_Sheffield_Kai_Summer_2021_Event_Friend_Fleet_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
|}<references/>
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
==CG==
==CG==
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
{|class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width=100%
!Regular
!Regular
|-
|-
|}
|}
==Drop Locations==
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!Seasonal
|-
|<gallery>
Sheffield Full Christmas 2021.png|[[Seasonal/Christmas 2021|Christmas 2021]]
Sheffield Full Christmas 2021 Damaged.png|[[Seasonal/Christmas 2021|Christmas 2021 Damaged]]
</gallery>
|}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
;General Information
* She is named after the town of Sheffield.
* She was launched on the 23rd of July 1936.
* Scrapped at Faslane in 1967.
*She was given the nickname "Shiny Sheff" due to many of her fittings being made with stainless steel rather than the usual brass. She was also the first RN ship to be equipped with radar.
;Update History
* She was added on the 27th of November 2020 as [[Fall 2020 Event]] E2 drop.
;Misc
*Laid down on the 31st Jan 1935, launched 23rd July '36 and commissioned into the fleet 25th Aug 1937 Sheffield would have one of the most active and long lived career any RN cruiser.
* During the hunt for Bismarck, HMS Ark Royal's first attack wave of Swordfish torpedo bombers mistook HMS Sheffield for Bismarck and attacked her. Only faulty detonators on the torpedoes and fine ship handling saved her. It was Ark Royal's second wave (with different detonators) that crippled the Bismarck.
*Survived World War II.
*She was sent for a refit in America in preparation to be sent to the Far East, but the war ended before she was finished.
==See also==
[[wikipedia:HMS_Sheffield_(C24)|Wikipedia entry on Sheffield]]
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[[Category:Royal Navy Vessels]]
[[Category:World War II Survivors]]