Italian Cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni

Italian Cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni

Bartolomeo Colleoni was an Italian Condottieri class light cruiser, that served in the Regia Marina during World War II. It was named after Bartolomeo Colleoni, an Italian military leader of the 15th century.

She was sunk at the Battle of Cape Spada early in the war.

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