HMS Matapan (D43)
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hms-matapan-d43-236-7686975
title:
HMS Matapan (D43)
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HMS Matapan (D43) was a later or 1943 Battle-class fleet destroyer of the Royal Navy (RN). She was named after the Battle of Cape Matapan between the Royal Navy and the Regia Marina, which ended in a decisive victory for the RN force, resulting in the destruction of three cruisers and two destroyers of the Italian Navy and was a heavy blow to the Italians. So far, she has been the only ship of the Royal Navy to bear that name. She was placed in reserve on completion of her sea trials and would r
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Battle-class destroyer
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Matapan_(D43)
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2022-06-15T05:29:26Z
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