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Date(s)
- c. 1955 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 photograph on paper; 1 digital surrogate of photograph on paper
Context area
Name of creator
Content and structure area
Scope and content
HMS Roebuck (F195) and two other naval ships leaving Sliema, Malta c. 1955 (possibly 17th May 1955).
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Language of material
- English
Language and script notes
On the front: ROYAL NAVAL SHIPS LEAVING SLIEMA MALTA
On the reverse: 'ROEBUCK', HMS Falcon stamp with the words, 'H.M.S. "FALCON" PHOTO SECTION GRAPHIC 17 MAY 1955' and a handwritten 'P.3688/16'
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Technical Identification (original/physical copy): B&W; positive; paper print. Photographic Type: Gelatin silver print. Dimensions of photographic prints: Landscape; 15.5 x 20cm. Condition of photographic print: Good. Size and dimensions of the… Read more
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Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Original found at National Archives of Malta
Related units of description
Internal relationship: Related to Arthur Wait interview, ephemera and correspondence
Notes area
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The digital copy was created on 12/04/2018. Reproduction: scanning, Capture software: Canon 9000F Mark II
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Photographer: n/a; Location: Malta, near Sliema
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General Keywords: World War II, Second World War, Grandparents, Sailors, Malta (Senglea; Cottonera; Birzebbuga; Pretty Bay), The Royal Navy, Maltese sailors, British sailors, Withdrawal crisis, Languages, Retirement in Malta, De La Salle College, HMS… Read more
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Date of cataloguing: 06/09/2018