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SOUTH AFRICA'S NAVAL ROLE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR 281

harbours. In North Africa, her clearance of che Tripoli harbour entrance was of
rhe urmosc importance to the Allied Forces, as it enabled badly needed supplies
co reach the army when chey needed it most. She compleced a considerable amount
of salvage work and was also the first Allied ship co enter Marseilles. For ber re-
markable achievemencs she won several laurels and the praise of many.
South Af.dca recalls with pride che great sacrifices made by her sailors in che
Mediterranean during the Second World War and the hazardous minesweeping
operations which continued after i t end ed. The achievements of South Africans ser-
ving in the Mediterranean, in their own ships, as well as aboard Royal Naval ships,
established che proud fighting tradition which has served as an inspiration for the .
South African Navy and those who serve in ic.