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 Lazaretto Creek 1959-601186 viewsWinter of 1959/1960. HMS Ausonia with alongside to right, HMS Lofoten (LST3027), a 108MSS Ton minesweeper (I think Leverton), HM Tug Brigand (A383) and Ford class launch. To the left the destroyer HMS Dainty (D108) and forward a Weapon Destroyer, probably HMS Crossbow (D96). Forward of these are three LCTs incl HMS Redoubt. To the left the two LSTs are Charles Macleod (ex LST3021) managed by British India Steam Navigation on behalf of the Army and behind it HMS Anzio (LST3003). The remainder of the large number of vessels formed part of the reserve fleet. Notice particularly open fields behind Gzira and Ta’ Xbiex.
Mac


More photos and info on Ausonia HERE
1 commentsPrefectJun 08, 2009
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 Alongside HMS Forth 19562304 viewsSentinel. Sea Devil, Tudor, Trenchant.
Peter Palmer 3 commentsPrefectJun 06, 2009
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 RFA Tidespring ©581 viewsWatercolour by Ossie Jones PrefectMay 26, 2009
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 RFA Amherst678 viewsArmament Stores Carrier usually on the UK-Gibraltar-Malta run, 1952-1963.2 commentsPrefectApr 30, 2009
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 Submarine 1950s589 viewsDisguised as Greek for a film.PrefectApr 19, 2009
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 A well known face in the Dockyard.692 viewsPrefectApr 17, 2009
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 RFA Retainer574 viewsAt Marsaxlokk, 1971/2, involved in the "withdrawal."PrefectApr 07, 2009
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 Medal Ceremony558 viewsPrefectApr 04, 2009
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 HMS Waterwitch545 views Les Hutton's Algerine Class Sweeper.PrefectMar 08, 2009
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 Verdala Camp Christmas Menu 553 viewsHMS Euroclydon was the wartime name of Verdala School .
Les Hutton confirms that this menu was above the usual standard!PrefectMar 08, 2009
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 HMS Venerable 1947676 viewsVenerable was sold to the Dutch in 1948 and became Karel Doorman and then commissioned into the Argentine Navy in 1969 as Veinticinco De Mayo, which briefly caused some concern in 1982.PrefectMar 04, 2009
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 Canberra over Luqa main gate786 viewsThis was taken on one of my trips around the island from Pawla where we lived. The picture dates from summer 1971.glubMar 02, 2009
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 HMS Chichester660 viewsPrefectFeb 26, 2009
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 RFA Eaglesdale mid 50s492 views©Rex CooperPrefectFeb 02, 2009
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 HMS Cumberland 1955636 viewsRex CooperPrefectJan 30, 2009
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 HMS Berwick 1946568 viewsDickinson Collection
Wreck of the famous OHIO in background.PrefectJan 29, 2009
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 HMS Ajax 1947659 viewsVeteran of the Plate, Taranto, Matapan, Crete, Force K and D Day.
boilerbill1 commentsPrefectDec 31, 2008
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 Another one fails to make the turn!736 viewsEnriPrefectDec 31, 2008
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 HMS Troubridge 1964700 views See an interesting comparison1 commentsPrefectDec 22, 2008
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 HMS Troutbridge1003 viewsThe Navy Lark 1959 - 1977.
Back Row: A.B.Johnson (Ronnie Barker), C.P.O. Pertwee (Jon Pertwee). Lt Bates (Michael Bates), LS Goldstein (Tenniel Evans). Centre: Lieut, Murray (Stephen Murray), Capt. Povey (Richard Caldicot), Sub. Lieut. Phillips (Leslie Phillips). Front: Wren Chasen (Heather Chasen) and Wren Cornwell (Judy Cornwell).

CLICK HERE to listen to some episodes. You may need to install RealPlayer(free).7 commentsPrefectDec 21, 2008
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 RFA Maine 19461043 views©Dickinson CollectionPrefectDec 18, 2008
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 RFA Maine 1946643 viewsOfficers and Medical StaffPrefectDec 18, 2008
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 RAF Luqa 1956720 viewsPrefectDec 14, 2008
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 RFA Amherst c1959 Grand Harbour ©547 viewsGreat faded pic of 'Amherst' in front of the Floating Dock.
Tanker in there is 'British Energy' ( what a mine of info! ) Keep finding these old photos bit by bit!
deco.rise PrefectDec 06, 2008
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 My mum, Joyce Day, on board RFA Amherst April/May 1960. ©649 viewsThis goes with the previous pic 'entering Grand harbour' She had just come back from Suda Bay, Crete. Time for cocktails no doubt! ( who last scrubbed the deck!! )3 commentsdeco.riseNov 26, 2008
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 Tug awaiting RFA Amherst entering Grand Harbour - April/May 1960 ©569 views3 commentsdeco.riseNov 24, 2008
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 Captain for a day567 viewsHMS Forth, Xmas Day 1952.PrefectNov 18, 2008
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 Small twin Prop - Luqa about 1960806 viewsDon't recognise aircraft or occasion4 commentsdeco.riseNov 12, 2008
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 The Fleet's in ©935 viewsSummer 1960 - but where? Sliema Creek perhaps?4 commentsJohn KirbyOct 28, 2008
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 Quick march! ©621 viewsTrooping the Colour. Tigne Barracks June 19601 commentsJohn KirbyOct 28, 2008
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 Eyes right! ©544 viewsTrooping the Colour. Floriana June 1960John KirbyOct 28, 2008
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 HMS Ark Royal ©718 viewspossibly in Sliema Creek 19602 commentsJohn KirbyOct 25, 2008
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