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The American Consulate at Valetta, Malta wrote the US State of Secretary on 1 December 1927 that it was believed that the First Battle Squadron of the British Mediterranean Fleet was to number 10 battleships. At that moment were at that station the Fleet Flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth, second-in-command Warspite-class), Barham, Valiant, Royal Oak and Ramillies. Later were the Royal Sovereign, Resolution, Malaya and Revenge to join them. The Barham and Ramillies were to leave Malta on 8 December for a cruise of 2 months off the West African coast.(1)
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1. Part of Queen Elizabeth-class: Queen Elizabeth, Warspite, Barham, Valiant, Malaya and Revenge-class (sometimes called R- or Royal Sovereign-class) : Royal Oak, Revenge, Resolution, Ramilies and Royal Sovereign.
National Archives. Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration Series: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Great Britain. Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: 841.315 THRU 841.31553 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: Movement of Naval Vessels: 841.33 - 841.3311/64. Microcopy 580 roll 92.
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