Anthony Calleja
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Hello Everyone,
Hope you are all well and having a blessed day!:)
My name is Anthony Calleja. I am an Air Force veteran and retired photographer living in Honolulu, Hawaii. I'm proud of my rich heritage, deeply rooted in the historic islands of Malta and Gozo. For over five decades, I've been passionately tracing my family tree, uncovering a lineage that stretches back to 390 A.D.
I'm a Christian, a husband, a proud USAF veteran, and an American patriot. Over the years, I've worn many hats—photographer, web designer, gardener—but at my core, I remain deeply connected to my Maltese roots and the island life I cherish here on Oahu.
As a Veteran, I understand firsthand how complex and frustrating the VA system can be. My goal is simple—to help fellow Veterans navigate the process, maximize their benefits, and get the support they've earned through their service.
Additionally, I manage the Facebook page H.M.S. Glorious, which was created to honor the memory of the 1,207 courageous individuals who lost their lives aboard HMS Glorious on June 8, 1940. Their sacrifice is a testament to bravery and resilience, and may their souls forever rest in peace beneath the waves they so valiantly sailed.
My mission is to preserve and enhance the 1,207 memorials dedicated to the crew of H.M.S Glorious. I am committed to telling their stories, ensuring each tribute is enriched, and eventually presenting these memorials to their next of kin—many actively follow the H.M.S. Glorious page.
Your support in helping me achieve this significant task is greatly appreciated. Together, we can ensure their legacy continues shining brightly for generations.
My Commitment
Managing a memorial involves researching and updating it with images, dates, meaningful text, and tributes such as flowers. By doing so, I hope to ensure that the Next of Kin has a greater chance of finding and honoring its loved ones in its search.
Virtual Cemeteries
I have created several virtual cemeteries to honor the crew, bringing them together in remembrance and sharing their stories.
Family Memorials
My Roots – A collection of family memorials dedicated to preserving the legacy of loved ones.
Churches and Cemeteries in Malta
Basilica of Our Lady of Porto Salvo
Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery
Famous Maltese
Maltese Community in San Francisco
Word War One
HMS E3 was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-27 on October 18, 1914. It was the first submarine in the world to be sunk by another submarine. The wreck of HMS E3 is located in the North Sea.
HMS D2, a British D-class submarine, was rammed and sunk by a German patrol boat off Borkum, Germany, on November 25, 1914, during World War I, resulting in the loss of all crew members on board; essentially, the entire submarine was lost with all hands.
HMS E11 was a British submarine that torpedoed Turkish ships during World War I. She was involved in the Gallipoli campaign and the attack on Constantinople.
HMS E6, a British E-class submarine during World War I, was lost on December 26, 1915, when it struck a mine in the North Sea off Harwich, resulting in the death of all crew members on board; tragically, despite a warning from a nearby torpedo boat about the minefield, the E6 ignored the signal and continued on its course, striking the mine and sinking.
The British submarine HMS E5 was lost in the North Sea on 11 March 1916. The submarine was rescuing survivors from the trawler Resono when it vanished. The wreck was found in 2016 by divers off the island of Schiermonnikoog.
A German U-boat sank the Royal Navy submarine HMS C34 on July 17, 1917. The U-boat captured the only survivor.
Word War Two
The British submarine HMS Seahorse (98S) was lost on January 7, 1940, with all hands on board. It was one of the first submarines lost by the British during World War II.
The British submarine HMS Sterlet (2S) was likely sunk by German anti-submarine trawlers on the 27 April 1940
The German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau sank the British ships H.M.S. Glorious, H.M.S. Ardent, and H.M.S. Acasta on June 8, 1940. The ships were in the North Sea while evacuating British aircraft from Norway. My Uncle, Assistant Steward Gregory Caruana, was lost at Sea aboard the H.M.S. Glorious.
The Polish Navy submarine ORP Orzeł (Eagle) returned to her depot ship at Rosyth after operating off Norway, where she accounted for two enemy transport ships on 19 April 1940. She was lost in the North Sea, probably mined, on 8 June 1940.
The Royal Navy submarine HMS Grampus (N56) was sunk by Italian torpedo boats in the Mediterranean on 24 June 1940. The submarine was on patrol and was laying mines in the Augusta and Syracuse area of Sicily.
The HMS Phoenix is believed to have attacked the Italian tanker Dora on 16 July off Santa Croce, Sicily. The Italian torpedo boat Albatros was depth-charged in a counterattack. HMS Phoenix was lost with All Hands and declared missing on 21 July 1940.
The German submarine U-34 sank the British submarine HMS Spearfish on August 1, 1940. The attack occurred while the Spearfish was patrolling off the Norwegian coast.
The Royal Navy submarine HMS Narwhal (N45) was sunk on 1 August 1940 by a German aircraft while on a mission to lay mines off Norway. The submarine was not heard from again and was presumed lost.
HMS Rainbow (N16) was sunk in a collision with the Italian merchant ship Antonietta Costa in the Mediterranean on October 4, 1940. The submarine was lost with all hands.
The British submarine HMS Triad was sunk by the Italian submarine Enrico Toti in the Gulf of Taranto on October 15, 1940. The Triad was presumed lost with all hands.
The Royal Navy submarine HMS Triton (N 15) was lost in the southern Adriatic Sea on 18 December 1940. The submarine was on patrol when it was likely mined or counterattacked.
The Free French submarine Narval sank after hitting a mine in the Mediterranean Sea on 18 December 1940, killing all 54 crew members. The minefield was off the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia, northeast of Sfax. Thirteen crew members were Free French personnel enlisted to serve in the Royal Navy.
H.M. Submarine Upholder was the most decorated submarine in the British fleet. She was sunk off the coast of Sfax in North Africa by the Italian torpedo boat Pegaso in April 1942. The second HMS Upholder (S40), launched in 1986 and named after the first, was the lead ship of her class of submarines.
On the 8 of January 1945, the British tramp steamer SS Ashbury foundered and sank at the mouth of Talmine Bay, with the loss of the crew of 42 men. My Great Uncle, Greaser Emmanuale Mercieca, died aboard the SS Ashbury.
May you have a Blessed day!
Warm regards,
Anthony Calleja
Hello Everyone,
Hope you are all well and having a blessed day!:)
My name is Anthony Calleja. I am an Air Force veteran and retired photographer living in Honolulu, Hawaii. I'm proud of my rich heritage, deeply rooted in the historic islands of Malta and Gozo. For over five decades, I've been passionately tracing my family tree, uncovering a lineage that stretches back to 390 A.D.
I'm a Christian, a husband, a proud USAF veteran, and an American patriot. Over the years, I've worn many hats—photographer, web designer, gardener—but at my core, I remain deeply connected to my Maltese roots and the island life I cherish here on Oahu.
As a Veteran, I understand firsthand how complex and frustrating the VA system can be. My goal is simple—to help fellow Veterans navigate the process, maximize their benefits, and get the support they've earned through their service.
Additionally, I manage the Facebook page H.M.S. Glorious, which was created to honor the memory of the 1,207 courageous individuals who lost their lives aboard HMS Glorious on June 8, 1940. Their sacrifice is a testament to bravery and resilience, and may their souls forever rest in peace beneath the waves they so valiantly sailed.
My mission is to preserve and enhance the 1,207 memorials dedicated to the crew of H.M.S Glorious. I am committed to telling their stories, ensuring each tribute is enriched, and eventually presenting these memorials to their next of kin—many actively follow the H.M.S. Glorious page.
Your support in helping me achieve this significant task is greatly appreciated. Together, we can ensure their legacy continues shining brightly for generations.
My Commitment
Managing a memorial involves researching and updating it with images, dates, meaningful text, and tributes such as flowers. By doing so, I hope to ensure that the Next of Kin has a greater chance of finding and honoring its loved ones in its search.
Virtual Cemeteries
I have created several virtual cemeteries to honor the crew, bringing them together in remembrance and sharing their stories.
Family Memorials
My Roots – A collection of family memorials dedicated to preserving the legacy of loved ones.
Churches and Cemeteries in Malta
Basilica of Our Lady of Porto Salvo
Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery
Famous Maltese
Maltese Community in San Francisco
Word War One
HMS E3 was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-27 on October 18, 1914. It was the first submarine in the world to be sunk by another submarine. The wreck of HMS E3 is located in the North Sea.
HMS D2, a British D-class submarine, was rammed and sunk by a German patrol boat off Borkum, Germany, on November 25, 1914, during World War I, resulting in the loss of all crew members on board; essentially, the entire submarine was lost with all hands.
HMS E11 was a British submarine that torpedoed Turkish ships during World War I. She was involved in the Gallipoli campaign and the attack on Constantinople.
HMS E6, a British E-class submarine during World War I, was lost on December 26, 1915, when it struck a mine in the North Sea off Harwich, resulting in the death of all crew members on board; tragically, despite a warning from a nearby torpedo boat about the minefield, the E6 ignored the signal and continued on its course, striking the mine and sinking.
The British submarine HMS E5 was lost in the North Sea on 11 March 1916. The submarine was rescuing survivors from the trawler Resono when it vanished. The wreck was found in 2016 by divers off the island of Schiermonnikoog.
A German U-boat sank the Royal Navy submarine HMS C34 on July 17, 1917. The U-boat captured the only survivor.
Word War Two
The British submarine HMS Seahorse (98S) was lost on January 7, 1940, with all hands on board. It was one of the first submarines lost by the British during World War II.
The British submarine HMS Sterlet (2S) was likely sunk by German anti-submarine trawlers on the 27 April 1940
The German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau sank the British ships H.M.S. Glorious, H.M.S. Ardent, and H.M.S. Acasta on June 8, 1940. The ships were in the North Sea while evacuating British aircraft from Norway. My Uncle, Assistant Steward Gregory Caruana, was lost at Sea aboard the H.M.S. Glorious.
The Polish Navy submarine ORP Orzeł (Eagle) returned to her depot ship at Rosyth after operating off Norway, where she accounted for two enemy transport ships on 19 April 1940. She was lost in the North Sea, probably mined, on 8 June 1940.
The Royal Navy submarine HMS Grampus (N56) was sunk by Italian torpedo boats in the Mediterranean on 24 June 1940. The submarine was on patrol and was laying mines in the Augusta and Syracuse area of Sicily.
The HMS Phoenix is believed to have attacked the Italian tanker Dora on 16 July off Santa Croce, Sicily. The Italian torpedo boat Albatros was depth-charged in a counterattack. HMS Phoenix was lost with All Hands and declared missing on 21 July 1940.
The German submarine U-34 sank the British submarine HMS Spearfish on August 1, 1940. The attack occurred while the Spearfish was patrolling off the Norwegian coast.
The Royal Navy submarine HMS Narwhal (N45) was sunk on 1 August 1940 by a German aircraft while on a mission to lay mines off Norway. The submarine was not heard from again and was presumed lost.
HMS Rainbow (N16) was sunk in a collision with the Italian merchant ship Antonietta Costa in the Mediterranean on October 4, 1940. The submarine was lost with all hands.
The British submarine HMS Triad was sunk by the Italian submarine Enrico Toti in the Gulf of Taranto on October 15, 1940. The Triad was presumed lost with all hands.
The Royal Navy submarine HMS Triton (N 15) was lost in the southern Adriatic Sea on 18 December 1940. The submarine was on patrol when it was likely mined or counterattacked.
The Free French submarine Narval sank after hitting a mine in the Mediterranean Sea on 18 December 1940, killing all 54 crew members. The minefield was off the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia, northeast of Sfax. Thirteen crew members were Free French personnel enlisted to serve in the Royal Navy.
H.M. Submarine Upholder was the most decorated submarine in the British fleet. She was sunk off the coast of Sfax in North Africa by the Italian torpedo boat Pegaso in April 1942. The second HMS Upholder (S40), launched in 1986 and named after the first, was the lead ship of her class of submarines.
On the 8 of January 1945, the British tramp steamer SS Ashbury foundered and sank at the mouth of Talmine Bay, with the loss of the crew of 42 men. My Great Uncle, Greaser Emmanuale Mercieca, died aboard the SS Ashbury.
May you have a Blessed day!
Warm regards,
Anthony Calleja
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