HMS Mauritius (80)
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HMS Mauritius firing.jpg
The 6-inch guns of HMS MAURITIUS firing during a night action in Audierne Bay between Brest and Lorient, France. The flash from the guns is silhouetting two of the cruiser's twin 4 inch turrets
The 6-inch guns of HMS MAURITIUS firing during a night action in Audierne Bay between Brest and Lorient, France. The flash from the guns is silhouetting two of the cruiser's twin 4 inch turrets
HMS Mauritius invasion.jpg
Comment : This was in support of Operation Shingle, commonly known as the Battle of Anzio.
IWM caption : British light cruiser HMS MAURITIUS ready for action with other Allied shipping off the beachhead at Anzio. Note the twin 4 inch guns at full elevation on the starboard side of the cruiser.
Comment : This was in support of Operation Shingle, commonly known as the Battle of Anzio.
HMS Jamaica gunners.jpg
IWM caption : The interior of a 6 inch triple Mark XXIII mounting on board HMS JAMAICA. Note the crew wearing anti flash gear. From this angle you can see the centre and right 6 inch Mark XXIII guns of the three contained within this turret. The crew member in the foreground has over his shoulder a 30 pound cordite propellant charge. Note a further charge is emerging from the cordite hoist in the floor. It is still in its protective case.
IWM caption : The interior of a 6 inch triple Mark XXIII mounting on board HMS JAMAICA. Note the crew wearing anti flash gear. From this angle you can see the centre and right 6 inch Mark XXIII guns of the three contained within this turret. The crew member in the foreground has over his shoulder a 30 pound cordite propellant charge. Note a further charge is emerging from the cordite hoist in the floor. It is still in its protective case.