Category: Military
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British Battleship HMS Howe
British Battleship HMS Howe HMS Howe was the last of five King George V-class battleships built for the Royal Navy. Laid down 1 June 1937 and launched on 9 April 1940, she was not commissioned until 29 August 1942 because resources were need for higher priority projects such as merchant and escort ships. Howe spent Read more
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Italian Battleship Roma
Italian Battleship Roma Launched on on 14 June 1942, Roma was the third Littorio-class battle ship of the Regia Marina and the sister ship to Vittorio Veneto and Littorio. A forth sister, Impero was never completed. While stationed at La Spezia, she was severely damaged in an air raid by US Boeing B-17 bombers using Read more
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Ballast Point Park Sydney Harbour
Ballast Point Park Getting There Located near Balmain Ferry Wharf, the easiest way to get to Ballast Point Park, is ferry. When you arrive, check out the old ferry wharf building, which is now a community library. Originally a fuel storage area, Ballast Point is now a beautifully rehabilitated public space on Sydney Harbour. Intended Read more