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

Classification(s)
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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