The End of an Era - H.M.S London Leaving Grand Harbour
Date1 April 1979
Classification(s)
Object TypePositive; Monochromatic
LanguageEnglish
Registration NumberMMM 003334
DescriptionFramed photograph of H.M.S London flying the flag of Admiral ONA Cecil (Commander British Forces and Flag Officer Malta), leaving Grand Harbour on 1 April 1979, the final stage of the British Services' withdrawl from Malta. It is signed by the Captain Royal Navy Commanding Officer. The photograph is taken from above the Lower Barakka Gardens.InscriptionsOn recto, top on a black cloth "HMS London", below the photograph in black ink "HMS London, flying the flag of Rear Admiral ONA Cecil (Commander British Forces and Flag Officer Malta), leaving Grand Harbour on 1st April 1979, the final stage of the British Services' withdrawal from Malta. [signed] Captain, Royal Navy, Commanding Office".Annotations and MarksOn verso, bottom left a sticker showing an image of an illustrator with the words "FINE ART TRADE GUILD".MaterialPositive, black and white, textile, framed.
Dimensions45.5 x 40.3cmAlternate ID Numbers
- Inventory Card 41246-7
- HM Object Number 83180
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1860
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum, Archive
MMPHOT 6182
Photography
