HMS Delphinium: Seeking information about HMS Delphinium. Wyns uncle, Danford Lewis Brown was aboard from November 1940 to November 1942. He was granted a hurt certificate on 1 November 1942 and made a Chief Petty Officer after this on 1 January 1943. Any information to Wyn Collier

HMS Dainty/HMS Penelope: Mary Hurst would be very pleased to hear from anyone who might have photographs of HMS Dainty ('D' class destroyer) as she was during the years from 1938, when involved in the Sino Japanese War, up until the time she was sunk in February 1941. A second world war veteran who served aboard her during those years has asked her to write his story - the manuscript is now finished, but he does not have any photos of Dainty. Contact Mrs Mary Hurst

HMS Duke of York: Bill is compiling a book of biographical details of those whose names appear on the war memorial at Newton Ferrers. One name is that of Plumber 1st Class William John Littleton, who died on board HMS Duke of York on 13 May 1943, aged 38. On that day the Duke of York was day-running from Scapa Flow for gunnery exercises, and she returned to harbour at 2030. The next entry in the log is “2040 Plumber WJ Littleton died of Primary Haemorrhage following a lacerated wound of the neck.” If this stirs any memories amongst any of our more senior readers, Bill would very much like to hear further details from you. Contact Bill Griffin

Paul Detmar (Tiny) married to Sheila. Lived in London Road, North End, Portsmouth in the early 1970s but eventually moved back to Swindon, where it is known they had family. Wendy and Trevor Muston would love to hear from you. Contact Wendy and Trevor

HMT Daneman: Searching for survivors from 9 May 1943, when the armed trawler Daneman was abandoned during an Atlantic Convoy. Also keen to hear from descendants. S/M Felix Walker (a 36-year-old Fifer in the RNPS, nicknamed ‘Syd Walker’) was one of the casualties. He was also on Pilot US based at Lerwick. Contact his grandson, Donald Walker

HMS Duke: Whilst clearing her late fathers house, Jo came across an Active Service New Testament book belonging to a Harry Jenkins who lived at 1 Rosebery Road, Lipson, Plymouth. She would love to return the book to him or his family. Her fathers name was John Conway from Liverpool. The ships he served on were; HMS Duke, HMS Cabot, HMS Clematis and HMS Zambesi from 1941 to 1946. If you are or know of relatives of Harry, please contact Mrs Jo Parker

Trevor John Dominey:  Seeking information regarding this former Navy officer. His two daughters moved to Australia approx. 16 years ago and have not heard from him since. Any contact details they did have for him have not been valid for some time. He was in the Southampton/Portsmouth area and he served in Argentina with the Navy. Contact Andrew and Claire Baker

HMS Defender and Diamond:  Can anyone supply photographs of Defender and Diamond which were sunk in the Mediterranean in 1941. I will copy and return all photographs. Contact Bruce Constable

HMS Diamond: Seeking any friends of Thomas Savage who was on HMS Diamond from 1954 to 1958. We have one name of Dennis Funnel who knew Tom. Contact Allie Robson

HMS Decoy: Looking for copy (DVD or Video) of film “Going Great Guns” filmed on HMS Decoy in 1962 will meet all costs. Contact. J.P. Smith

John Arthur Searle of Shepards Bush London, Served on the HMS Dianella (Flower class Corvette) during 1943-1945, The Russian convoy K07. The Captain was Todd Nollar from Leeds. Fellow Shipmates were Roy Bowyer, Eric Munt, Frankie Glass, Ron Watson Don Midleson and Lofty Short. Would love to hear from anyone who will remembers the Grandad of Caroline Searle. Contact Caroline

Ditty Boxes: Seeking the origins and history of the 8”x10”x6” dovetailed pine ditty box?Chris knows that they were in use in the Royal Navy, as well as the Royal Canadian Navy, at least as early as the Great War up until the early part of WW2 (c.1941) when they were superceded by the pressed cardboard “valise.” On a recent visit to HMS Warrior he was surprised to see a ditty box in an 1860’s setting. Over the years he has contacted naval museums throughout Canada and Great Britain seeking information but, thus far, not one curator seems to have any background knowledge of these seemingly ubiquitous boxes in their collections. It seems that they must have been made to some officially-sanctioned specifications as every one ever seen is exactly the same and, curiously, handmade. Chris would like to know: -When did they first appear in service? -Were they an issue item or purchased privately? -Who owned them? -By whom were they made and where? -When did they cease to be made and used? For some reason it seems to be one common artefact of naval life that has never been studied and he would be grateful for any light that you might shed on the subject.Conact Chris Laverton

HMS Drake: David Charles Shepherd (Shep), born November 1960. Submariner Officer based in Drake until leaving the RN around 1999. Does anyone know where he might be or know how to get in touch with him? If so please contact Linda and Ashley in Plymouth, as they would love to see him again.

HMS Dido: Does anyone know what happened to the ship's bell of HMS Dido after the ship was sold to the NZ Navy and commissioned as "HMSNZ Southland"? Enquiries with Naval authorities in Auckland, NZ suggest that the bell did not accompany the sale of the ship. This leads John to believe the bell may still be within the UK. His father, George Webster, served on HMS Dido and John was christened on the ship (circa 1963). He believes his name is the first entry stamped on the bell. His father has since passed away and he would very much like to acquire the bell as a keepsake. If you can help contact John Webster

HMS Duncansby Head: Has anybody got a picture of HMS Duncansby Head [repair ship]. Mr Silversides would be willing to pay for same. Contact A M Silversides

Duchess of Atholl: John Trevor Liney would like to hear from survivors of the sinking of the Duchess of Atholl just off Cape Town on 10/10/1942. He happened by chance to pick up the distress signal whilst on duty at Ascension Island. Contact through John's daughter, Mrs J A McCauley

HMS Duncan: Seeking any info on Duncan during WWII or anyone who served on her. Les Hearn has found some picturess of the damage to her when she was rammed at sea. He is also looking for information about his wife's uncle who it is believed served in her. Contact Les Hearn

HMS Dauntless: Does anyone have a spare copy (willing to pay) or know where a copy of a book about HMS Dauntless, the one where the Wrens did their basic training can be obtained. It is believed to be a coffee table type book. Contact Mrs Jake Bailey

HMS Diligence, Hythe Southampton: John Reilly was there around 1957/8 working as a diver, checking the undersides of minsweepers. I am in the process of collecting photographs of the sweepers at the base and would appreciate any information passed to me. Contact John

HMS Dianthus, A short history: Mr J Warnes is trying to contact the author of this book, Michael Watts. The book is about Michaels grandfather, the ships coxswain. Jack Warnes served with him at the same time 1941/42. Jack has some information for Michaels which he may find interesting. Contact Jack

HMS Dorsetshire: Seeking information about Thomas Pollard from Doncaster. He served in HMS Dorsetshire and Implacable between 1937 and 47. He also served at Devonport. Contact his grandaughter, Nicola Pollard

HMS Dianella 1942: What happened to the crew after PQ17? Are there crew lists for the period from 1942 when repairs needed after PQ17 were completed. If you can help contact Alan Middlmass

HMS Deodar T124: Seeking information of this minesweeper/trawler, part of the WWII 15th Trawler Group, based in Portsmouth. If you served on her or can remember her for whatever reason please contact John Amess

Lt Cmdr George Key and HMS Devastation: Seeking information about Devastation on which my great great grandfather served as well as George Key who was born in 1855 and served in teh Navy about 1880 onwards. He may or may not be a relative. Contact Andy Key

HMS Drake: Seeking information on the history of the British battlecruiser HMS Drake which was commissioned in 1902 and sank in 1917 after being torpedoed by the German Submarine U79. If you can help contact Frank Rogers