Special Signed Marriott Series Commemorative Cover Commencement of The War With Japan Commemorating The Loss of HMS CORNWALL 5th April 1942 Together with HMS Dorsetshire was bombed and sunk by Dive-Bomber aircraft from a Japanese Aircraft Carrier Force. HMS Cornwall - Kent Class Cruiser, built at Devonport Dockard, launched 11.03.1926 A brave ship which sunk in 12 minutes by nine 250lb to 550lb bombs. All boiler and engines being put out of action. ~~~ Special Limited Edition Signed Cover Cover Certified on The Reverse as Cover Number 067 of Just 199 Covers Issued _______________ This Cover Has Been Signed By: E.A. LANFORD B.E.M. Chief Yeoman of Signals HMS Cornwall Survivor HMS Cornwall 5th April 1942 ~~~~~~
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