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Scuttle HMS Illustrious in Malta

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Andrew Hudson
10 years ago

Brilliant idea.. scrap steel isn't worth much

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Martyn Bayne
10 years ago

A very good idea.

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Antoine Sciberras
10 years ago

We deserve a second George Cross.

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Anonymous
10 years ago

In respect of the many maltese who gave all during the WW2 to defend the ship

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Mikko Paasi
10 years ago

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Henri Macnish
10 years ago

Would benefit Malta and diving as a sport. It would create jobs in the diving sector and others. It would be another reason for divers to visit malta potentially stopping costly travel abroad.

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Brian Gatt
10 years ago

it would be great to have her here on the little rock again ....

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Martin Zammit
10 years ago

Given the huge historical links between this ships name and Malta I think it would be very fitting for the Island to be its final anchorage.

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John McCall
10 years ago

Yes please!!

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Jonathan Gauci
10 years ago

I would keep it as a permanent display in our grand harbour as a museum

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John Raine
10 years ago

It has to be done for tourism and the environment.

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Cyril Capello
10 years ago

What an exciting deep dive this would make. I think it would be a great tribute to this ship to find its resting place in Malta. Furthermore, it would justify a trip in itself.

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David Thomson
10 years ago

This would be an amazing opertunity for the Maltese diving industry to have another world class dive along with the others they already have.

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DAAgius
10 years ago

The historical connection to the name Illustrious should be upheld with scuttling this ship in Maltese Waters!

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Sid Dobson
10 years ago

Would be a fantastic addition to the already great dives sites around Malta

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George Abdilla
10 years ago

Would be a great deep dive.

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Mark Laverick
10 years ago

Totally agree, this would be an amazing wreck to visit and not only serve as a monument to naval veterans but as a major boost to the Maltese diving tourism. I'd dive it for sure.

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Stefan Maier
10 years ago

DO IT and it'll be a reason for me to come back to Malta!

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Andy Clark
10 years ago Featured

It would be fantastic for the diving fraternity who visit Malta and would surely increase visits to the area. Ideally it should be sank at a depth available to as many divers as possible. Over time it would also become a fantastic haven for marine life.

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Simon Theuma
10 years ago

It is the right thing to do. Why destroy when she can continue to serve honorably.