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Title: Where is this naval photo and any thoughts on where and when
Post by: Mhillbilly on Wednesday 01 March 23 03:55 GMT (UK)
The photo is of my uncle and his brother on a navy ship. That is the UK Royal Navy.
my uncle did his national service post WW2 from approx. 1947
Can anyone confirm details of the ship and the location?
It looks very Mediterranean to me.
Is my date 1947-48 consistent with detail in photo?
Thanks for any assistance

Title: Re: Where is this naval photo and any thoughts on where and when
Post by: Ashjo on Friday 03 March 23 15:04 GMT (UK)
Hi,

Would say that the background is almost certainly Malta.  If you get the photograph enhanced it may be possibly to get the ships name from the cap tally. Sorry can't be of more help.

Ashjo.
Title: Re: Where is this naval photo and any thoughts on where and when
Post by: japeflakes on Friday 03 March 23 15:19 GMT (UK)
Sorry, I cannot make out cap tally:-(
Title: Re: Where is this naval photo and any thoughts on where and when
Post by: Andy J2022 on Friday 03 March 23 16:08 GMT (UK)
The bow of the tally is supposed to be worn over the left ear. Since these lads have chosen a rather jaunty angle for their caps, I don't think the name of the ship would have been that visible however good the photograph.
Title: Re: Where is this naval photo and any thoughts on where and when
Post by: Treetotal on Friday 03 March 23 16:11 GMT (UK)
I agree, part of the hatband is obscured. As shown in Japeflakes lightened version.
Carol
Title: Re: Where is this naval photo and any thoughts on where and when
Post by: Jebber on Friday 03 March 23 17:55 GMT (UK)
I agree, background is Malta Grand Harbour.
Title: Re: Where is this naval photo and any thoughts on where and when
Post by: ~buttons~ on Sunday 05 March 23 00:29 GMT (UK)

      Malta

Title: Re: Where is this naval photo and any thoughts on where and when
Post by: Mhillbilly on Wednesday 08 March 23 06:20 GMT (UK)
Thank you all for your efforts.
Tony