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| 126. Ken Bonner wrote at 31.01.2008 | |
| We have recently discovered a relative that died aboard HMS Foylebank in 1940, and would welcome contact from anyone who has researched this incident.
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| 127. S/M George Fancett wrote at 31.01.2008 | |
| 20th September 2007 in Liverpool, Vic Admiral Michael Gretton launched the fund to raise 2 million to bring HMS Whimbrel back from Egypt. As a memorial to the Battle of the Atlantic. The last Black Swan Class sloop still afloat.
These group of ships sank 20 U-boats during WW11 under the command of Captain J.Walker.
For more information go to e-mail
www.hmswhimbrel.org
Yours aye
George Fancett ex AB gunlayer.
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| 128. Justin Hull wrote at 28.01.2008 | |
| Hi,
My Grandfather served aboard HMS Boxer as a stoker his name was Geoffrey Alfred Fendt he was from the Fulham area of London. I have been trying to find out about the ship and the kind of action she saw . if you have any details with regards to anything to do with HMS Boxer or her crew from 1939-45 please get in touch. Also if anyone has any pictures I would love to see them.
Thanks.
P.S Great Site keep up the good work
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| 129. grace fisher wrote at 25.01.2008 | |
| can anyone help I have found my great grandfathers discharge certificate from the Royal Naval Reserve 1904 to 1922 is there a wbe site were I can find out more info about him thanks Grace | |
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| 130. P.W.Tibbs wrote at 22.01.2008 | |
| Nice site looked at few I served on thanks
Puss | |
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| 131. Bill Taylor wrote at 19.01.2008 | |
| I have just recently joined the Southend Branch as a associate member as I was in the Merchant Navy, but I like to think I am keeping up the tradition of my Father who served in the R.N from 1929 to 1945. After the war he became a member of the Ilford Essex branch of the association which held it meetings at the Valentine pub Gants Hill I wonder if any one remembers that branch. | |
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| 132. William E GADD wrote at 16.01.2008 | |
| Looking for Ivor Keith Fender ex-hms Jewel(minesweeper) Dartmouth Flotilla bestman atBill and Elsie Gadd's wedding in Liverpool in1956  | |
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| 133. Wally Semple wrote at 16.01.2008 | |
| Hi I am Wally Semple. I seved on the Minesweepers, Fusilier, Genral Edmund &
Rudilias 1941 - 1946 is there anyone out there
that served with me, probably all gone to Davy Jones Locker by now | |
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| 134. alvin chee c b wrote at 14.01.2008 | |
| Dear Sir/ Madam ,
1. My name is Alvin Chee Chong Beng. More than 32 years or more has passed by, this is what I can remember.
2. I was a Malaysian Navy Artificer Apprentice - OEA who joined HMS Fisgard in 1972. Class of 722 P at an age of 19+.
3. I think it was in April or early May 1972. I was allocated to Frew Division and the PO App in charge was Mike Sawyer.
4. I spent a year at HMS Fisgard, before I was posted to HMS Collingwood for further training - Lt. Crouch Baker was my DO in 1973/74.
5. I then spent a Year at sea onboard HMS Blake which was on the Far East Deployment group in 1974/75.
6. I returned to HMS Collingwood, in 1975 to finish my Final training, I was living in 2nd Floor of Jutland Block.
7 Subsequently I went to HMS Excellent for Surface Weapons & HMS Vernon for Underwater Weapons training before returning to HMS Collingwood.
8. In late December 1976, I flew back to Singapore to rejoin the Royal Malaysian Navy. I spent a total of 4 + years in the Royal Navy.
9. Attached is my current photograph. I shall be 55 years old this February.
10. I am looking for my ex-classmates, who were with me at HMS Fisgard or at HMS Collingwood, to get in touch to share, good old times & stories.
11. Anyone wishing to get in touch with me can reach me at compudoc@singnet.com.sg.
Thank you & Best Regards,
Alvin Chee C B
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| 135. William E GADD wrote at 12.01.2008 | |
| Looking for Jim Mulcahy last seen approx 1957 in hms Caladonia.Iam Bill Gadd.We were both cooks.Jim was an ex-pongo and he came from Manchester. | |
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| 136. William E GADD wrote at 12.01.2008 | |
| Trying to find James(Pincher)Martinlast heard of in hms Fulmer Lossiemouth morayshire in 1960.my name is Bill Gadd.Iwasattached to 800sqd .He was ships company.We were both cooks.Where are you pincher?This is scouse looking for you | |
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| 137. Victor Asbury wrote at 10.01.2008 | |
| I wish to sadly announce the passing away of my father Clifford John Asbury MBE, who served upon HMS Kelly during WW2 with the late great Lord Louis Mountbatten. my father was a very proud man and didn't like to talk about the friends he lost during his several sinkings in the war, he will be sorely missed. | |
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| 138. Ernest Allan wrote at 10.01.2008 | |
| Trying for any information on Fighter Direction Tender 216 Sank of coast FranceJuly 1944 My Father was Crew Member | |
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| 139. Cmdr Giuseppe Greco IT Navy wrote at 09.01.2008 | |
| Congratulations on a truly impressive and interesting site. | |
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| 140. Rebecca Davis wrote at 05.01.2008 | |
| Hi,
Dose anyone know william diffell?
he is my grandad he lived he was in the second world war in the landing craft! | |
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| Homepage: http://Becca Email: B.e.c.c.a.Davis[AT]hotmail.co.uk | |
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| 141. Helen Douglas wrote at 04.01.2008 | |
| Could anyone who served in 810 squadron on HMS Thesus in the early part of 1952 get in touch. I am tracing for Geoff Andrews who served as a pilot. | |
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| 142. Jack Fisher wrote at 03.01.2008 | |
| I am ex royal navy and looking for any ship mates from the following ships.
HMS Medway
HMS Colossus
HMS hursley
regards
jack fisher | |
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| 143. N.Cain wrote at 31.12.2007 | |
| Looking for anyone who served on m/s Invermoriston 1955 at Harwich | |
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| 144. Mr RE Beavis-Jones wrote at 25.12.2007 | |
| May i be permitted thru your Guestbook to thank a Ship Mate resident in MaltaGC for getting some beautiful pics of my father's grave at Kalkara Naval Cemetery. Thank you so much mate, your good deed will never be forgotten. Roger RN4773 TS INDEFATIGABLE. | |
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| 145. Michael Stothard wrote at 21.12.2007 | |
| Hello iam 13 and i was searching for Royal Navy Cap Tallies. When i came accross this website. The reason iam into the Royal Navy is because when i was alot younger my grandfather started telling me about the ships and how big they were and i didnt believe him about the size of some of them. So he booked a holiday in Brixham in Devon with some of my family and when we were down there he said iam going to take you to Devon Port Docks at Plymouth i didnt understand what Docks were so he explained what they were. When we got to plymouth we pulled up at a Royal Navy Dock Yard and my grandfather got out of the car and asked one of the guards where their was a place where i could see some of the ships. The Guard said that their was a pleausure trip somewhere so we travelled a little bit further to find the pleasure trip we eventually found it. We waited for the small pleasure boat to come shore so us and the other people could get on. The trip was exciting an enjoyable. We saw RFA Brambleleaf,HMS Vanguard,HMS Exeter and HMS Ocean. After that i believed my GrandFather about the size of some of the Ships. About 5 years after that my Grandfather said that HMS Ocean was coming to Sunderland which isnt very far away from where we live so we went and got on board HMS Ocean it was fascinating. We went on the Captains Bridge and many other fantastic things. Since then HMS Ocean has been my favourite Royal Navy Ship followed by HMS Hermes the reason i like HMS Hermes is because iam interested in the Falklands War and HMS Hermes played a big part of that and i think HMS Hermes is a very remarkable looking ship. | |
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| 146. Gary durham wrote at 20.12.2007 | |
| Just to let shipmates and freinds know of the death of former cpo (jan) alan durham after a long illness he passed away at his home in bristol on the 17th of december funeral to be held at bath creamatorim on new years eve 12pm his career spanned from 1962/84 with many ships as an engineer thahks | |
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| 147. John ( Bushy) Bushell wrote at 19.12.2007 | |
| Served 1948 to 1957. General service :~ St Vincent, Woodbridge Haven, Barcarole. Then submarines :~ 1953 to 1957, Tradewind, Scythian, Tally Ho, Sea Scout, Alliance, Thermopylae. Any 'old ships please contact by email | |
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| 148. Wayne Sangwell wrote at 14.12.2007 | |
| RODNEY GRAHAM SANGWELL 10-JULY-1935 - 11-DECEMBER-2007
1956 > 1956 HMS THESEUS
1958 > 1959 HMS ALBION
1961 > 1963 HMS BRIGHTON
My dear Dad passed away peacefully at Reading's Royal Berkshire Hospital on Tuesday 11th December after a short illness.
HE LIVED FOR THE SEA, HIS BEST MEMORIES HE SHARED WITH ME WERE THE SEA AND HIS TIME IN THE ROYAL NAVY. THE NAVY MADE HIM A VERY PROUD MAN INDEED.
If any one knew him please contact me at calcothawks@ntlworld.com
Many Thanks
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| 149. Norice [Norrie] Millen wrote at 14.12.2007 | |
| HMS Ulster 1958-60 Commission.
The 50th and final reunion will take place October 24-27 at the Kistor Hotel
In Torquay. Details of cost and the weekend package can be obtained from Reg Ralph at:
Reginald.Ralph@btinternet.com tel: 01323 725978 or write to 20 Penhale Road Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7JX. Details also on web site at www.candoo.com/ncot/ulster12.html
Or contact Norrie Millen - norriem88@hotmail.com or tel: 07779909691
Also seeking the following ships company members who have dropped out of sight:
John “Putty” Chamberlain
John Davis
John Hendry
Alex Pattie
“Tommo” Thompson
Please note website temporarily closed for essential maintenance
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| 150. Dave(Dodger)Long wrote at 10.12.2007 | |
| H.M.S.ALERT REUNION, 1958-1960 commission is to be held on the 15-16 December 2008.If anyone is interested please contact me.I am in contact with 24 ship mates.Could be your old opp is among them.
Yours Aye Dodger Long | |
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