HMS Whimbrel: A specification to conserve and restore HMS Whimbrel to her 1940s RN condition is complete, however the project still needs technical information. Can you help? Seeking photographs of interiors of Whimbrel or any of the class. Snaps of crew members would help with background detail such as mess kit, domestic articles, engine room controls, bridge detail. How about communication and radar? Any information would be appreciated. Contact Rod Pudduck

WWII: Emma Vickers is studying for a PhD at the Univerity of Lancaster. She is researching the experiences of gays and lesbians in the Armed Forces during WWII and desperately needs to interview as many veterans of the conflict as possible. Anonymity is guaranteed. Contact Emma

HMS Wizard: Roy has a plate, 12” diameter made from a green opaque resin, with a black witch on a broomstick embossed on it. He bought it in 1985 from the Services Club, Chatham. The barkeeper told him it was a mascot, made for Wizard to fit a porthole. Does anyone have any other information on this plate? Contact Roy Moore

HMS Warrior: Researching the history of HMS Warrior through the early years. Battle of Saintes 1782, Battle of Copenhagen and also Jutland (under Nelson) 1801. Also seeking information on the ships bell. John understands that at one time the bell was lost and would like to know where was it, when and how did it come back in service? He also understands that Warrior at Northwood had a search for the bell. Can anyone help him. Contact John Carr

HMS Witch: Trying to find out anything about HMS Witch, as this was the ship Shona Stotts late grandfather, William Dorward served on during WWII. He came from a small fishing village called Gourdon, on the East Coast of Scotland. She would like to hear from any of his old comrades or families of them. Contact Shona

Work Songs: Barry Scott is compiling a book of Navy Work Songs and would appreciate your help in compiling it. Evidence suggests that traditional shanties were rarely used in the service, but that this was not so for other tasks such as holystoning, careening, paint ship etc. where the songs were often risque. Memories are fading so get in touch soon to record your memories. Profit from any book will go to charity. Contact Barry E Scott

My father served on HMS Wren, a black swan class sloop commisioned in 1943 and also a Fairmile B Class (ML853) during the war. I am trying to get hold of some ships technical drawings of either of the above vessels as a present to him. Any advice or information would be gratefully received. Write to Jim Field

Seeking to pin down the dates of two high profile naval escort duties. When was the first official visit to the UK by a serving French Prime Minister after the war? The flotilla leader for the naval escort was HMS Wizard. The other is the date of the visit by the future Queen and Duke of Edinburgh about 1949. Paul Hancocks uncle served on both occasions and is anxious to find out the details. Contact Paul Hancocks