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Picture shows the HMS Calcutta. HMS Calcutta was a C-class light cruiser of
Picture shows the HMS Calcutta.
HMS Calcutta was a C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy, named after the Indian city of Calcutta. She was part of the Carlisle group of the C-class of cruisers. She was laid down by Vickers Limited at Barrow-in-Furness in 1917 and launched on 9 July 1918. Calcutta was commissioned too late to see action in the First World War and was converted to an anti-aircraft cruiser in 1939. Calcutta served during the Norwegian Campaign and the evacuation from Dunkirk in 1940. She was used to escort allied convoys across the Mediterranean and was sunk on 1 June 1941 by Luftwaffe aircraft off Alexandria, Egypt.
Following conversion to an anti-aircraft cruiser, Calcutta joined the Home Fleet in August 1939 and in September was allocated to the Humber Force, acting as an anti-aircraft escort for convoys in the North Sea. She returned to the Home Fleet in February but continued to escort convoys as well as the Fleet
Picture taken circa 1st October 1939
Hull Daily Mail
Mirrorpix
Kingston Upon Hull
East Riding of Yorkshire
England
WW2 B/W Print Reach plc -284
Media ID 21879332
© Mirrorpix
1939 Battleship Boat Hull Ship Humber
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This print showcases the majestic HMS Calcutta, a C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy. Named after the vibrant city of Calcutta in India, this warship belonged to the esteemed Carlisle group of cruisers. Constructed by Vickers Limited at Barrow-in-Furness in 1917, she was launched on 9 July 1918. Unfortunately, her commissioning occurred too late for her to participate in the First World War. However, HMS Calcutta underwent a remarkable transformation and became an anti-aircraft cruiser in 1939. She played crucial roles during significant military campaigns such as the Norwegian Campaign and Dunkirk evacuation in 1940. Serving as an escort for allied convoys across the Mediterranean, this resilient vessel valiantly protected its comrades until tragedy struck. On that fateful day of 1 June 1941 off Alexandria, Egypt, Luftwaffe aircraft relentlessly attacked and sank HMS Calcutta. Despite her untimely demise, her legacy lives on through photographs like this one. Taken circa October 1st, 1939 by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints collection; this image encapsulates both the grandeur and historical significance of HMS Calcutta's service to her nation. It serves as a poignant reminder of those who bravely fought aboard her decks and paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country's freedom.
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