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RFA Maine |
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RFA Maine Laid Down : Launched : October 1920 Completed : Type : Hospital Ship Class : Hospital Ship Builder : Fairfield Country : UK Pennants : X24 Fate : Launched as SS Panama. Broken up in Bo'ness, Scotland, 1948 |
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The third ship to be named Maine was originally launched as the SS Panama on 9th March 1902. However she was purchased by the Admiralty in October 1920 for use as a Hospital ship with the Mediterranean Fleet. She entered service after conversion in 1922 and was mainly based at Malta, although in 1926 she spent a period at the China Station. In 1935 she attended King George V's Silver Jubilee Fleet Review off Spithead, hosting government guests. For this role her hospital markings were removed. On 20th February 1928 Maine broke her moorings in a storm at Malta and was grounded. Whilst at Alexandria during the Second World War Maine treated more than 13000 patients and on 6th September 1941 a bomb narrowly missed her, causing some damage. She was paid off on 21st February 1947 and was sold for breaking up. Broken up in Bo'ness, Scotland, 8th July 1948. |
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Last edited : 18:31, April 3, 2011
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First Added : 14:44, February 15, 2011
By : tomparry
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