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To: skeeter

One is the HMS Caroline, a British light cruiser that saw service in both world wars and fought in the Battle of Jutland.

Another is the Greek cruiser Georgios Averof. Fought in the Balkan Wars, as well as the two world wars.

The third is a Bulgarian torpedo boat, the Drazki. Fought in the Second Balkan War, and both World Wars.

The remaining ships are a smattering of vessels that were either light support craft or not in fighting service during the Second World War (converted into hulks, ect.).


14 posted on 06/12/2012 4:06:23 PM PDT by JerseyanExile
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I had no idea... the HMS Caroline is as much a national treasure for the UK as the Texas is for the US. I hope they appreciate her as much.

It was too bad the Germans didn't take the Goeben back when the Turks offered her for sale in the 70s, considering her role in the beginnings of WWI. They scrapped her shortly afterwards.

27 posted on 06/12/2012 4:30:08 PM PDT by skeeter
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