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British cruiser, FIJI class, "GAMBIA" (1940)

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British cruiser, FIJI class, "GAMBIA" (1940)

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Object TypePhotograph

Extent1 photograph in loose collection

Registration NumberMMPHOT-002215

DescriptionIn 1950 the armament was reduced to 9-6" guns by the suppression of "X" turret. Served in the New Zealand Navy from 22 September 1943 to 7 July 1946. Stern damage shown in photo was incurred by a collision with cruiser "PHOEBE" off Malta on 16 October 1950.Special Collection

Malta Drydocks Collection

Public Access

Not on view

MuseumMalta Maritime Museum

Location

Dockyard Archive

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British cruiser, FIJI class, "GAMBIA" (1940)

British cruiser, FIJI class, "GAMBIA" (1940)

MMPHOT-002214

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British Destroyer, "L" class, "LANCE" (1940) badly hit while in No. 2 Dock

British Destroyer, "L" class, "LANCE" (1940) badly hit while in No. 2 Dock

MMPHOT-002275

4 - 9 April 1942

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British Destroyer, "L" class, "LANCE" (1940) badly hit while in No. 2 Dock

British Destroyer, "L" class, "LANCE" (1940) badly hit while in No. 2 Dock

MMPHOT-002276

4 - 9 April 1942

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British Destroyer, "L" class, "LANCE" (1940) badly hit while in No. 2 Dock

British Destroyer, "L" class, "LANCE" (1940) badly hit while in No. 2 Dock

MMPHOT-002277

4 - 9 April 1942

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British submarine, "U" class, "UPROAR" (1940)

British submarine, "U" class, "UPROAR" (1940)

MMPHOT-003640

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Cargoship "POTARO" (1940) of the British Royal Mail Line

Cargoship "POTARO" (1940) of the British Royal Mail Line

MMPHOT-002728

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Cargoship "DEUCALION" (1940) of the British Blue Funnel Line

Cargoship "DEUCALION" (1940) of the British Blue Funnel Line

MMPHOT-002730

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British Danae-class light cruiser HMS Danae (D44), as part of the 1st Cruiser Squadron, at Grand Harbour, Malta

British Danae-class light cruiser HMS Danae (D44), as part of the 1st Cruiser Squadron, at Grand Harbour, Malta

MMPHOT 7743

ca. 1927-1929

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