H MS Exeter/Heavy Cruiser 1929-1941 * - by Randall A. R. Tonks , MA Sop HMS'Exeter' (1) 70 gun Third Rate. 1030 tons 150ftx40ft. Complement 460. Built at Blackwall by Johnsons 1680. In Anglo-Dutch fleet against the French off Beachy Head 1690. Damage
Lt.-Commander (Pay), INR RN Zara at the Action off Calabria (9 July 1940). Note the 8in guns at their maximum elevation, the large battle her mainmast, and admiral's flag at her fore (LUCE. Aldo Fraccaroli Collec On board RN Zara: the fore funnel and