17 Aug 1940
South Africa
South Africa
- HMS Hermes began receiving repairs at Simon's Town, South Africa for damage caused by the 10 Jul 1940 collision with armed merchant cruiser HMS Corfu. ww2dbase [Hermes | Simon's Town | CPC]
2 Nov 1940
South Africa
South Africa
- HMS Hermes completed her repairs at Simon's Town, South Africa. ww2dbase [Hermes | Simon's Town | CPC]
31 Dec 1940
South Africa
South Africa
- HMS Hermes set sail for Simon's Town, South Africa. ww2dbase [Hermes | Simon's Town | CPC]
19 Nov 1941
South Africa
South Africa
- HMS Hermes arrived at Simon's Town, South Africa for a refit. ww2dbase [Hermes | Simon's Town | CPC]
31 Jan 1942
South Africa
South Africa
- HMS Hermes completed her refit at Simon's Town, South Africa. ww2dbase [Hermes | Simon's Town | CPC]
24 Mar 1942
South Africa
South Africa
- USS Marblehead arrived at Simon's Town, South Africa to repair damages sustained during the Battle of Makassar Strait. ww2dbase [Marblehead | Simon's Town | CPC]
15 Apr 1942
South Africa
South Africa
- USS Marblehead departed Simon's Town, South Africa. ww2dbase [Marblehead | Simon's Town | CPC]
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