HNoMS Haakon VII

==HNoMS Haakon VII==
The HNoMS Haakon VII was a heavy cruiser that served in the Norwegian Navy during World War II. It originally began its service life as the French heavy cruiser Algerie.
===Acquisition by Norway===
The Algerie was hit by German aircraft and abandoned off the coast of Trondheim while escorting Allied transports on the Edinburgh-Trondheim route. The Norwegian Navy saw potential in the ship and decided to salvage it and put it into service as Norway's new pride.
===Refit and Upgrades===
The ship underwent a significant refit and upgrade, including the installation of a new propulsion system and radar.
===Issues and Modification===
Despite these upgrades, the ship faced several issues during its service. One of the main issues was with one of the turrets, which had been damaged in the attack that led to the french abandoning it. After several failed attempts to fix the problem, the decision was made to replace the problematic turret with an anti-air gun platform. This modification allowed the HNoMS Haakon VII to better defend against aerial threats and improved its overall effectiveness in battle.
=== Service History===
The HNoMS Haakon VII served in the Norwegian Navy during World War II.
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