SUMMER SPECIAL: Malta GC and Operation Pedestal

SUMMER SPECIAL! August 2022 Lecture

From the event "SUMMER SPECIAL: Malta GC and Operation Pedestal" which took place on 15/08/2022

Colonel David Vassallo presents an illustrated talk celebrating the 80th anniversary of Operation Pedestal and the safe arrival of the tanker SS Ohio in Grand Harbour, Malta on 15 August 1942.

Each month we are pleased to welcome lectures from our friends and colleagues. Ranging from Maritime History and Restoration through to the work of the RNLI and todays Shipbuilding Industry. Please feel free to enjoy these stimulating talks at your leisure.

A big thank you to our guest speaker, Colonel David Vassallo for such an interesting evening.

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ABOUT HMS/WELLINGTON

HMS WELLINGTON began her successful career in the 1930s. Laid down in September 1933 at Devonport Dockyard, launched in May 1934, she entered service in January 1935. Her purpose was as an Imperial Patrol Sloop destined for the New Zealand Station. She was a Grimsby Class Sloop and displaced 990 tons with a cruising speed of 10 knots and a maximum speed of 16 knots.

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