HMS Maori

HMS Maori was a Tribal-class destroyer named after the indigenous Māori people of New Zealand. She served with the United Kingdom Mediterranean Fleet during World War II until she was bombed and sunk by German aircraft while at Malta in 1942.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include National Library and Auberge de Bavière.

National Library

Library

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The National Library of Malta, often known as the Bibliotheca, is a reference library in Republic Square, Valletta, Malta. It was founded by Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc in 1776 out of the collections of the knight Louis Guérin de Tencin. National Library is situated 530 metres south of HMS Maori.

Auberge de Bavière

Public building

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The Auberge de Bavière is a palace in Valletta, Malta. It was built as Palazzo Carneiro in 1696, and was the residence of Grand Master Marc'Antonio Zondadari in the early 18th century. Auberge de Bavière is situated 180 metres southwest of HMS Maori.

Manoel Theatre

Theater building

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Teatru Manoel is a theatre and important performing arts venue in Malta. The theatre is often referred to as simply "The Manoel", and is named after Grand Master of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller, Fra António Manoel de Vilhena, who ordered its construction in 1731. Manoel Theatre is situated 420 metres southwest of HMS Maori.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Floriana Granaries and Floriana.

Floriana Granaries

Locality

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Floriana Granaries is a locality.

Floriana

Town

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Floriana, also known by its title Borgo Vilhena, is a fortified town in the Port Region area of Malta, just outside the capital city Valletta. It has a population of 2,205 as of March 2014.