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1968 - First Soviet ship ever to enter Malta dry dockyard: After months of discussions between the Malta Government, the British Government and Dockyard Officials, the Malta Dockyard has eventually become Maltese property for the first time in its hundreds of years history and administration by the British. The Mala Dry Dockyard employs over 3, 000 Maltese men. Now Independent Malta Island can open its doors at all shipping nations of the world. The first Soviet ship to enter Malta's Dry Dockyard is the Raphael, 48, 920 tons. She will undergo general maintenance. Independent Malta has always welcomed people of all nations now its drydocks will welcome shipping from all nations. Soviet naval vessels and merchant ships have been on the increase in the Mediterranean Sea. They might call into Malta's harbour more often now. Photo shows the Soviet ship Raphael pictured in Malta's dry dockyard

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Discussions Dockyard Employs Enter Eventually Hundreds Increase Maintenance Mala Maltas Maltese Might Often Raphael Tons Undergo Welcomed

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