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HMS Cleopatra (F28) was a Leander-class frigate of the Royal Navy (RN). Cleopatra was built at HMNB Devonport. She was launched on 21 March 1964, commissioned on 1 March 1966 and decommissioned on 31 January 1992.

   HMS Cleopatra (F28) HMS Cleopatra (F28) was a Leander-class frigate of the Royal Navy (RN). Cleopatra was built at HMNB Devonport. She was launched on 21 March 1964, commissioned on 1 March 1966 and decommissioned on 31 January 1992. https://ift.tt/3m92paQ from JC’s Naval, Maritime and Military News https://ift.tt/3m35v0h via IFTTT

German World War II Cruiser Discovered Off Norway

54The Maritime Executive 23h //keep unread//hide Karlsruhe 1934 in San Diego – U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph The wreckage of one of Germany’s most famous World War II-era vessels, the light cruiser Karlsruhe, was recently found quite by accident in the waters off Norway. While the history of the vessel, which was the only large German shipContinue reading “German World War II Cruiser Discovered Off Norway”

Warship Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020: From the Kattegat to Rabaul – Featuring HMAS Vendetta and RAN (Read full story including lots of photos on my blog)

 laststandonzombieisland 14h //keep unread//hide Here at LSOZI, we take off every Wednesday for a look at the old steam/diesel navies of the 1833-1946 time period and will profile a different ship each week. These ships have a life, a tale all their own, which sometimes takes them to the strangest places. – Christopher Eger Warship Wednesday, Sept.Continue reading “Warship Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020: From the Kattegat to Rabaul – Featuring HMAS Vendetta and RAN (Read full story including lots of photos on my blog)”