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Title: Damaged aircraft carrier (& other vessel)?
Post by: HarryReed on 22 May 2020 09:33:13 am
I would be most grateful if anyone can shed light on the attached photos - the first of which appears to be of a damaged aircraft carrier and the second of another stricken vessel close to shore.

Any insights appreciated!
Title: Re: Damaged aircraft carrier (& other vessel)?
Post by: PhiloNauticus on 22 May 2020 03:20:17 pm
The carrier is HMS Glorious, photographed after her collision with the French liner Florida on 1 April 1931 off the coast of Spain; she initially went to Malaga and then to Gibraltar for temporary repairs, then to Malta in May for more permanent repair

see: https://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/hms_glorious_collission.htm


Title: Re: Damaged aircraft carrier (& other vessel)?
Post by: HarryReed on 22 May 2020 11:13:10 pm
Thank you very much for the information on HMS Glorious!