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The Action of 27 February 1941 was a single ship action between a New Zealand cruiser and an Italian auxiliary cruiser. It began when HMNZS Leander ordered a flagless freighter to stop for an inspection. Instead of complying, the freighter, the Ramb I, raised the Italian colours and engaged the cruiser in a short battle. The action ended with Leander sinking Ramb I.

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  • Action of 27 February 1941
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  • The Action of 27 February 1941 was a single ship action between a New Zealand cruiser and an Italian auxiliary cruiser. It began when HMNZS Leander ordered a flagless freighter to stop for an inspection. Instead of complying, the freighter, the Ramb I, raised the Italian colours and engaged the cruiser in a short battle. The action ended with Leander sinking Ramb I.
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  • 1(xsd:integer)
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Date
  • 1941-02-27(xsd:date)
Commander
Caption
  • Italian ship Ramb I sinking, February 1941
Casualties
  • 113(xsd:integer)
  • none
  • One auxiliary cruiser sunk,
  • One killed,
Result
  • New Zealand victory
Place
  • off Maldives, Indian Ocean
Conflict
  • --02-27
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  • The Action of 27 February 1941 was a single ship action between a New Zealand cruiser and an Italian auxiliary cruiser. It began when HMNZS Leander ordered a flagless freighter to stop for an inspection. Instead of complying, the freighter, the Ramb I, raised the Italian colours and engaged the cruiser in a short battle. The action ended with Leander sinking Ramb I.
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