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British destroyer, Hunt III class, "HMS EASTON" (1942) in No. 1 Dock
British destroyer, Hunt III class, "HMS EASTON" (1942) in No. 1 Dock
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British destroyer, Hunt III class, "HMS EASTON" (1942) in No. 1 Dock

Classification(s)
Object TypePhotograph
Extent1 photograph in loose collection
Registration NumberMMPHOT-002295
DescriptionThe bow damage was sustained on 22 August 1943 when she rammed and sank the German submarine "U-458" south of Pantalleria. "EASTON" carried-out emergency repairs at Malta dockyard (in No. 1 Dock) and was then permanently repaired at Gibraltar, becoming operational again on 18 September 1944.Special Collection
Malta Drydocks Collection
Public Access
Not on view
MuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
  •   Dockyard Archive
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