File:British Tank Landing Ship HMS Messina (L112).jpg
The Royal Navy tank landing ship HMS Messina (L112). Messina was built by Scotts at Greenock, Scotland (UK) and launched 27 April 1945 as LST 3043. She was named HMS Messina in 1947 and paid off on 7 July 1965. She became a store hulk at Porthmouth (UK) and was finally scrapped in 1980.
In 1956 HMS Messina was the headquarters and communications ship for Operation Grapple.
Note: As no pennant number is visible, the photo could have been taken in the 1940s.
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Official U.S. Navy photo NH 59997 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
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U.S. Navy
In 1956 HMS Messina was the headquarters and communications ship for Operation Grapple.
Note: As no pennant number is visible, the photo could have been taken in the 1940s.
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