Historic African Vessels
Explore Africa’s maritime past and present through the vessels that shaped it. From lake ferries and royal barges to warships and working cargo ships. Each one tells a story of movement, memory, and resilience across the continent’s waters.
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HMS Gambia
Gambia
Type
Light cruiser
Waters
Atlantic Ocean
Launched
1943
Service
1943 - 1968
Service Timeline
1943 - 1968
HMS Gambia was a Crown Colony-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy named after the British colony of Gambia. Launched in 1943, she served in World Wa
169.0m
800 crew