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British Cruiser of the "SOUTHAMPTON" class "NEWCASTLE" (1936)
British Cruiser of the "SOUTHAMPTON" class "NEWCASTLE" (1936)
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British Cruiser of the "SOUTHAMPTON" class "NEWCASTLE" (1936)

Date13 May 1948
Classification(s)
Object TypePhotograph
LanguageEnglish
Extent1 photograph in loose collection
Registration NumberMMPHOT-002843
DescriptionOriginally named "MINOTAUR"; renamed 26 November 1934. Participated in Malta Convoys "COLLAR" (November 1940) and MW-11 ("VIGOROUS") in June 1942, during which she was torpedoed and damaged on 14 June by the German MTB S-56 off Derma. A triple 6" gun turret ("X" position) was removed in 1947. Scrapped at Faslane from 19 August 1959.InscriptionsInscription written in English on front and rearSpecial Collection
Malta Drydocks Collection
Public Access
Not on view
MuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
  •   Dockyard Archive
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