American naval attaché at Rome, Italy reported in August 1941 that the Italian battleship Roma (1) which was under construction was ready to be towed from Genoa.
Note
1. Of the Littorio-class preceded by the Andrea Doria-class and planned Francesco Caracciolo-class. Ordered in 1937, laid down by Cantieri Riunitidell’Adriatico on 18 September 1938, launched on 9 June 1940, commissioned on 14 June 1942 and sunk by German aircraft on 9 petember 1943.
Source
National Archives USA. Record Group 38: Records of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Series: Secret Naval Attaches Reports. Estimate of potential military strength (pt.). Summaries. Reports from London, Paris, Brussels, Rome and Berlin. Roll M975-001.
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