HMS Andromeda 1980/84: Would like to hear from any Ops branch serving during this time. Contact ‘Robbie’ Roberts (Radar)

HMS Cleopatra Old Shipmates Association: are actively recruiting new members ( from the cruiser and frigate) to join them. A thriving organisation, they now have over 270 members. If you are interested in joining, contact Warwick Franklin 01/06

HMS Adamant: I am trying to contact any member of the HMS Adamant Association. I am in the U.S. In 1971, I obtained at an antique sale a mug with an inscription of “HMS Adamant 1944”. The mug is made out of brass artillery shells of different calibres. The mug also has a coin and a button (I believe it is a Royal Navy clothing button). The large part of the mug is approximately 3 1/2” in diameter by 4 3/4” tall. Inscribed on the bottom is “75.1897.G” and “R.5.4.28” and two smaller symbols, one of which resembles a pineapple. The handle of the mug is approximately 3/4” in diameter and 4 1/4” tall. Inscribed on the bottom of the handle is “1943 W H 0.Z”. I would possibly like to donate this mug to the organization if this is something they would be interested in having. Contact Darrell LoPiccolo

Boxing: Angela is trying to find out any information about her grandfather, George Richard Wakeling. He was in the Royal Navy between about 1925 and 1935 and then he re-entered when WW2 broke out. He died in April 1940 when HMS Dunoon was blown up. She knows that he fought as a boxer whilst in the Navy and believes at one stage he may have won some sort of middleweight belt. He was known as Able Seaman Joe Wakeling. She would love to be able to speak to somebody who may have known him if there is anybody who is able to remember him. If this is not possible she would appreciate any information anybody can give, relating to him. Contact Angela Hardy

HMS Bentley: I had 2 brothers who served in the Royal Navy during WW2, one onboard the HMS Bentley, frigate, and the other onboard HMS Richard Crofts, minesweeper, operated out of Lowestoft. The Bentley was a lend-lease destroyer from the US from 1943-45. Any info. about either one of these two vessels, or preferably both, or any of the ship’s company who would like to contact me, I would appreciate very much, Contact Ronald E. Elliott CD. RCN (Ret’d) 12/05

Bambara: Conducting research into the origins and history of the Bambara Trophy as awarded each year within the Fleet Air Arm. It is believed that it has its origins at HMS Bambara at Trincomalee, Ceylon, in the 1940s. It comprises various disciplines including; Flight Safety, Volunteer Band, Theatre Club, Essay Writing, Rugby and more recently Football and Hockey. If anyone can help with evidence and/or anecdotes concerning both the trophy and the base, Fraser would like to here from you. Contact PO Fraser Mellstrom 11/05

HMS Achilles: Vernon has two Gouache (gum resin) pictures dated 1920 and signed by W L Wylie. On the back of one of the pictures is a piece of paper giving a description of HMS Achilles (size, armament etc.). It also describes the action depicted in the pictures which took place in the First World War. On the bottom of each picture is a plaque inscribed “Presented by Captain, Officers and Ships Company of HMS Achilles”. Who were they presented to? If you can help contact Vernon Bye

HMS Berwick: Tony Hodge served onboard 1963/5 as a POM(E). His daughter was aboard in 1965 and her name etched in the ships bell. Does anyone know what became of the bell. Contact Tony

Herr Emil Capitaine 1862-1907: Researching the life and times of Herr C and wonders if any reader has anything about him or the vessels he was connected with? He came to England in 1904 and started work with Thornycroft at Chswick. He was engaged by W Beardmore on the Clyde where he was instrumental in fitting a 5 cylinder gas engine into an old RN Gunboat, HMS Rattler built in 1886. Rattler was a Bramble Class vessel, still afloat in 1922 as a training ship for HMS Dryad. If you have a print or any other details please contact TJM Keenan 8/05

HMS Calliope: William Isaac Thorndale was a sailor on this ship. His great grandson has his memoirs of his life in the navy 1875-1890 which make wonderful and fascinating reading, and which fired him with the desire to research his ship. He has created a website dedicated to the story of HMS Calliope’s miraculous escape from the hurricane at Apia, Samoa in March 1889. It can be found at http://homepages.tesco.net/scaramouche/ and has itself gotten him into contact with a few descendents of her crew and other interested parties from all over the globe. The site includes a list of all the ship’s company at Apia (well, it’s hopefully complete!). Whilst the public record has provided a wealth of data on six of Calliope’s midshipmen and their future careers (including Captain Frank Brandt on HMS Monmouth at Coronel 1914 and Rear Admiral the Honourable HLA Hood on HMS Invincible at Jutland 1916), he would dearly like to include on the site, tales of the other officers and most particularly the men, whose story from those times rarely seems to be told. Does anyone have any ancestors they might know of who served on the ship, to be included on the site? Equally, of course, any comments about the vessel itself would be welcome. Contact Graham Hague and I will reply to all enquiries.

HMS Arethusa: This is an appeal to anyone with photographs or information of HMS Arethusa following her conversion from Ikara to Exocet. Mike is putting together an online history of the whole of the Ikara Class and wants to include a section on this unique transformation but is finding information sadly lacking. Contact Mike (Zanussi) Loring 8/05

William (Bill) Burton CPO: John Burton is running the Great North and South runs this year in memory of his father, Bill. Bill was in the service for 26 years and served in Bulwark, Achilles and others. A couple of best mates were known as ‘Snowy’ and Bill ‘Streaky’ Bacon. John will be running for three charities in the Bristol area. He would like to run the races in a Naval uniform, does anyone have an old or spare one he can use. He is a 38 inch waist but hopes to lose a couple of inches before the races. Contact John

HMS Bay: Did you serve in her? A ‘tree class’ trawler-minesweeper of WWII, adopted by Dawlish, Devon in 1942, she survived the war and when sold off in 1947 the bell and ship-borne plaque were returned to the town.  The Admiralty plaque relating to the associated fundraising event is also on display in the council offices. What is needed is the story behind it all, for our local museum. Can you help? Any information welcome. Please contact Derek Wain (ex CPO FAA) 7/05

William Thomas Jack Baker RM.  Ian Meadows has recently inherited his late grandfather’s WW2 photos, and is keen to put names to faces or warships. His grandfather was in HO 33 Squad in 1940 and was an Acting Temporary Corporal RM (Yeovil) in the RN Camp, Normandy, in 1945. The pictures can be seen on the Internet. Contact Ian

HMS Ceylon:  Seeking a copy of the commissioning book for the 1958-9 commission. Will reproduce and return. Contact Ronald Thorne

HMS Ascension:  J.B.Cass was in Ascension during 1944-5 when she was involved with convoy protection and hunter killer operations, sinking U22 on November 25, 1944. He is haunted by the memory of two allied ships being sunk by U-boats and Ascension being unable to stop and pick up survivors. He would like to know what ships they were and contact any survivors. Contact Steve Baker

Alexandria:  Does anyone remember the concert party called ‘The Ramblers’ in Alexandria, Egypt, during WW2? If you do, could you contact Peter Johnston 6/05

HMS Arrow Zippo Lighter:  Earle White collects, among other things, lighters. One recently came into his possession bearing the crest of HMS Arrow and the name Jeff Carroll. If this was inadvertently lost, he is willing to return it to its owner or family. Contact Earle

HMS Collingwood:  Henry Bullock had a photo of him and his training colleagues taken in November 1942 on the Main Top of HMS Collingwood. All plus PO Underwood were given copies, but Henry has lost his over the years. Can anyone provide a copy for him? Contact his grandson, David Bullock

HMS Cressy:  Raymond Wright would like to organise a commemorative service for descendants and relatives on September 22, 2005. If you are interested or can help in any way, please contact Raymond. Raymond would also like to hear from a Julie Cook, a reply from her was deleted by mistake and he would like to renew contact.5/05

Father David Conroy: Daniel Hellyer was a very good friend of Father Conroy when they were younger, he would like to get back in touch. If you know where Father Conroy is now can you contact Daniel 03/05

CPO GI W E Ball, New Barracks, Gosport 1942: Some photographs have been found in the bottom of his ‘ditty box’ and are offered to any individual or organisation interested in them. They are:- Chief and PO’s Mess, May 1942, Training Staff, May 42, Boscowan Class (Tiffys) with 26 signatures, Keppel class, Nov 42 (Mixed), one undated but with signatures of Richard Stanley Robinson, OA Jack Myers, EA Sutherland and 27 others, two more groups with no ID or date but taken outside the drillshed. Contact W E Ball 02/05

HMS Atreus: Lt Commander T A Ashdown D.S.O. talked little about his war time exploits except when he was in command of the 17th & 50th M.L. Flotilla’s. Between 4/5/44 and 27/11/44 he was 1st Lt on the minelayer HMS Atreus, but his son has not been able to find any information on this ship or her operations at this time except that she was a converted merchant ship. She is not listed in Janes during either 1942 or 44 can any one help? On completion of this commission he was captain of the L.S.T.157 from 2/12/44 to discharge on the 18/2/46 again apart from a few photo’s we have no details of what operations this ship undertook during his service. If you can help, contact Chris Ashdown

BYMS72: Can anyone provide information on the following:- The 72 was hit by a HS293 glider bomb on the 11/11/43 off Leros in the Aegean and then captured on the 12/11/43. off Kalymnos in the Aegean Three of the crew Stoker I Yuill (Glasgow) L/wireman C Crichton, and Seaman H Mariner, evaded capture and managed to swim ashore. They were hidden and fed in some caves (North-East of Linaria Bay) by friendly Greeks (Kalymniots) for four days, Yuill and Crichton made it back to Alexandria but Mariner had to be left in a cave as he had leg wounds (he was sighted in the UK. in 1945). On 11/11/43 (11/11 is always a very special day) a HS293 glider bomb had hit the 72 and devastated it, those that had been placed in hospital then became POWs when the Germans invaded and captured the island, Stoker A.S. Hudson (Newcastle) was separated from the others and placed on a hospital ship (Gradisca) which was stopped by HMSs Trourbridge and Tumult boarded and searched, Stoker Hudson taken off along with other POWs., the Admiralty decided that he was still to traumatised and sent him back to the U.K. The Commander of the 72 was E.H.Taylor (Ex HMS Ligny) and he came from Sunderland unfortunately the address I have no longer exists. If you can help, contact Derek Sullivan

RNAS Culdrose: Trying to find an old friend by the name of Michael O'Gorman. Last known to be based at RNAS Culdrose as an AEM. However, he is now believed to be in the Portsmouth area. He is from Plymouth originally and his parents are believed to be in the Bristol area and are called Mary and Mike. Contact Jaime Campbell 01/05

Cmdr Wilfrid Briggs, Engineer Sheerness 1908/14, Admiralty 1914/18, Head of Naval Aviation Engines, seconded to RAF, retired 1920. In 1909 was motivator and Director of Sheerness Golf Club Ltd, and Secretary. The Navy built golf courses at its principle Naval Ports around the world. Sheerness GC has its centenary in 2009 and would like to contact the Briggs family in connection with the celebrations. Contact G G Holt

James Carrington Bond: Trying to contact him on behalf of the wife of Mike E. Roberts - she would love to put the two of them back in touch after 30 years, in time for Mike’s 60th birthday. James lived in the Hull area and met and married a girl from there. After leaving the Navy at the same time, he and Mike went into the building renovation business together in Hull but when the business closed they lost contact after going their separate ways doing diving contracts. Anybody with any information, please contact: Helen Matthew 12/04

HMS Ark Royal: Bob Chapman served in Ark Royal(IV) from early 1977(Silver Jubilee) till she decommissioned early 1979. His final commissioning book plus ship issued photies were borrowed never to be seen again. Can anyone help him get a copy or point him in the right direction as how to get hold of one. (The publishers name would help). Contact Bob Chapman

HMS Beagle: Would like to communicate with any veterans of the destroyer escort HMS Beagle, who were aboard the night it drove off two German E-boat attacks on an LST convoy and rescued several hundred Americans from the water after two LSTs were struck by torpedoes on Day 2, D-Day, 1944. Contact John Pearson

Bugle Calls: When Keith Best was Chief Quarter Master at "Harrier" and "Gannet" had all the bugle calls were on a 78 rpm record, "Up Spirits" etc, is it possible to acquire one of those records or something similar? If you can help contact Keith Best (L/Seaman Banjo Best as was).

HMS Condor: Alex Beard is looking for anyone who knew his Uncle, William Ravey from London who was killed in a flying accident out of HMS Condor on 17 February 1943. Alex is returning from Australia to take my mother to visit his grave in Arboath in November and would love to hear from anyone who knew him. Contact Alex Beard

RNAS Culdrose: Trying to find an old friend by the name of Michael O'Gorman. Last known to be based at RNAS Culdrose as an AEM. However, he is now believed to be in the Portsmouth area. He is from Plymouth originally and his parents are believed to be in the Bristol area and are called Mary and Mike. Contact Jaime Campbell 11/04

Operation Archery, Norway 1941: BBC Scotland would like to hear from anyone on the Naval vessels involved with this raid. The ships involved were, HMS Kenya, Onslow, Oribi, Offa, Chiddingfold, Prince Leopold, Prince Charles and HM Tuna. Contact Holly Booth 10/04

Barracuda Aircraft: A project is under way to recover a cache of Fairey Barracuda Aircraft, ditched by the Royal Navy in the Caribbean after WWII is under way. Researcher wishes to contact eye-witness RN personell who helped with the dumping of the aircraft. Wishes to fill out story with personal accounts for a possible documentary about the inglorious end of these aircraft. Any officers and ratings who remember these events should contact Robert Halhead or Karl Kjarsgaard

James (Jimmy) Broome: Seeking info on which ships Liza's grandfather served on during WWII. He was on a minesweeper and died in the 60's. He came from Manchester, had a brother named Clifford and his partners name was Annie. If you served with or think you may have served with him please contact Liza as you may be able to unravel a 60 year old mystery. He may have served on HMS Lightning. Contact Liza Broome

HMS Ark Royal: Patrick Fanning served on the Ark Royal and was from Dublin. He married a Portsmouth girl and they had two daughters. Any information about service records, next of kin etc. would be appreciated. Contact Martin W Fanning (nephew).

HMS Childers: Seeking information about Wilfred Parsons from Newfoundland, Canada who served in the Royal Navy from 1940 until he took his own life (on board the HMS Childers) in 1952. If anyone knows anything about him or the circumstances surrounding his death, please write to Dulcie Osmond she would like to hear from people who served on this ship at this time. 9/04

HMS Alnwick Castle: Photo's and personal information on the exploits of HMS Alnwick Castle (1944-51) sought. Contact Phil Huntley

HMS Ark Royal: Ian Bateman served in Ark Royal from 1987 through 1990. Towards the end of this time, the ship brought out its first commissioning book. Due to various circumstances and moving house a few times over the years, the book has been lost. Can anyone help him in anyway in either finding a copy of said book or who he could contact. Ark Royal was his first ship after training and he feels like he has lost a large part of his history in the service, which he left in 1994.

HMS Bann: Seeking a photograph of a WW2 River class frigate, HMS Bann (K256?), launched 29th December 1942, commissioned 7th May 1943. Contact Dennis Anderson

Reg Bailey, was a PO Diver during WWII based at HMS Hannibal (Algiers) 1943-44, HMS Braganza (Bombay) 1944-46, HMS Highflyer 1944 & HMS Wayland 1944. His son has some photos of him and his "oppo's", but any information on him or the shore bases/ships that he served on gratefully received. Also anything after the war when he returned to HM Dockyard, Portsmouth. During this time he was well known for making bell ropes for HMS Hampshire, Devonshire, Andromeda and others including HM Royal Yacht Britannia. During the 1960's he was in charge of the team that re-rigged the mast at HMS Ganges, hard copies or e-mail images are available if they are of interest to anyone. Contact Tony Bailey

British Military Powerboat Trust at Marchwood Southampton. Please see our website: We need to allow old salts who may be able to expand on our site and its contents, with their personal anecdotes and particularly pictures, of boats from all eras of fast MTB/MGB/ASR/SPT etc., to be in touch with us. We have a small Fast Motor Dinghy from HMS Dainty, which we are going to restore, and need to hear from anyone who served on HMS Dainty, and may have pictures of her whilst in service. These boats were used all over the world and we would like to hear about any still existing, if these have been seen anywhere. Contact Richard Hellyer, Ops manager, BMPT

HMS Carysfort. View her website 5/04

Cap Tallies: Mr D M Churcher has posed the question ÒWhat was the longest Cap Tally ever worn?Ó He met a rating on the Gosport Ferry in the 1950s who boasted that he had the longest cap tally and it was on the smallest ship in the RN, HMS Knaresborough Castle. Can anyone confirm this. Contact the Archivist at Navy News.

HMS Chiffone: Virginia Denton is seeking information of the writer, John Masters. His great, great grandfather was George Chrichton, a 1st Lieutenant on HMS Chiffone. In a book he mentions his great aunt Mima Chrichton. Virginia met Aunt Mima in the 1950s when Aunt Mima went to Canada to see her sister, VirginiaÕs Grandmother. Contact Virginia 3/04

The Cod War: Seeking anecdotes from anyone who has had any dealings with the Cod War. If you have any memories contact Capt Andrew Welch RN Retd 2/04

HMS Ark Royal: Seeking information about Sub Lt. Geoffrey Topham. He flew as an observer and was involved in the action against Bismarck. Tracing his service history during WWII and after. Any information to Matthew Gibbs

HM Naval Base at Avonmouth: Mrs Diane Wheddon has a photograph of the base taken in July 1945, which includes her father, Lt W E Thompson RNVR. He went down with his ship on his return to the Merchant Navy aboard the SS Samptampa on 23rd April 1947. Diane would be very grateful for any information on the base. Contact Mrs Wheddon

Barracuda Aircraft: Researcher wishes to contact eye-witness RN personell who helped with the dumping of Barracuda aircraft in the Caribbean in 1945, after the war. Wishes to fill out story with personal accounts for a possible documentary about the inglorious end of these aircraft. Any officers and ratings who remember these events should contact Karl Kjarsgaard 1/04

TS Arethusa: seeking anyone who served with, or can recall Lionel 'Bob' Crowe. Bob was on the TS Arethusa with Bob Knight and he joined the Royal Navy at Chatham, in 1948. He left the service in 1961. He originated from Bude, Cornwall, but he is not resident in that area according to the electoral roll. Whilst on the 'Arethusa' Bob gained his crossed flags and it is assumed he pursued a career as a 'bunting tosser.' If anyone knows Bob's whereabouts, can you contact Bob

HMY Britannia: Andy (Minty) Murray is working on the Yacht and has been asked to bring the bridge to life i.e. have the radar turning and burning. He is seeking information on 1006 radar as he has only ever worked on 1007 upwards. As an ex WEM(O), he is a wee bit lost on what is needed to make it work. A checklist would be handy or a BR or any other book. If you can help contact Andy

HMS Broadsword: Neil Allen is researching information for possible inclusion on the Broadsword Website. During the Falklands war, the No. 2 laundryman in Broadsword was wounded during an air attack. Taken off the ship around the time that HMS Coventry was sunk, he was flown to Hong Kong and sadly about a year after he died from complications caused by his injuries. If that story is true, he was the only fatality among BroadswordÕs shipÕs company at that time. It would be fitting to put an acknowledgement to his sacrifice on the website. If anyone knows his name or any other details to confirm the event could the contact Neil or visit the website

HMS Bronnington: Alistair Parker is seeking pictures of himself and others with HRH Prince of Wales taken at the re-commisioning Ceremony of HMS Bronnington in 1980 at Chatham Dockyard. He wants to pass copies of them onto his grandson. Contact Alistair

HMS Chevron: Freddy Liebreich MA wishesa to contact officers or ratings who served in Chevron during the Palestine patrol and can recall the destroyers rush to rescue the shipwrecked refugees from the ÔAthinaÕ and the subsequent trip to Suda Bay and Famagusta. Contact Freddy

For geneology purpose seeking information about John Francis Corcoran, Stoker RN 1939/45, who may have been on HMS Kelly under the command of Lord Louis Mountbatten. Born in Cork, Ireland 1915 to Edward Corcoran and Mary Kelleher, John died in NZ in 1965. He is said to have altered his age to enter the Navy and had been on two ships that eoither sank or had been bombed. Contact Margaret Elms

HMS Coventry 1981/2: Captain David Hart Dyke would appreciate any articles or extracts from diaries written by any member of the ships company about their experiences before, during and after the Falklands conflict. Any contributions no matter how brief will be acknowledged and attributed in the book should it be published. 12/03

Arthur ÒMickÓ Battersby of Coleraine, NI served on Cruiser HMS Hector (sunk Ceylon, April 1942), destroyer HMS Venomous 1942/3 and depot ship HMS Ferret. His son John, would like to learn more of his late fathers wartime service. If you can help contact John 10/03

Gunboat Aphis, China Station: The late AB Percy Newton was a gunner who possibly shot at or blew up a building whilst on the station. In a letter from the HD Owen was a photo of the damage done, but this photo cannot be found. Ian Newton is trying to trace any living relatives of HD Owen, whose address in 1931 was Plas-yn Grove, Ellesmere, Shropshire, in the hope that they may be able to help. Contact Ian Newton

Forgotten Brothers of Iceland: Roger Cundiffs father was for a time in command of AFD17 in Iceland 1944 and received a certificate from the Forgotten Brothers for spending more than one hundred days inside the Arctic Circle. He would like to hear from anyone else who is a member of the "FBI". He would also like to hear from anyone who served in AFD17 especially on the tow from Iceland to Australia. Contact Roger

HMS Ceres, Wetherby: Ronald Christopher Ward trained at Ceres in 1951, joined HMS Annet and then on to become a steward under Admiral Parham in Chatham 1954/6. He would like to get in touch with anyone who knew him especially George Cude with whom he served on Mull of Galloway. Any pictures or information would also be acceptable. Contact his daughter, Mrs Dougherty

HMS Coventry 1981/2: Captain David Hart Dyke would appreciate any articles or extracts from diaries written by any member of the ships company about their experiences before, during and after the Falklands conflict . Any contributions no matter how brief will be acknowledged and attributed in the book should it be published. 9/03

HMS Albion: David Brown was a Royal Marine serving between 1964 and 71. He is hoping that someone has access to cine or other film coverage of the ships return to Portsmouth in 1966 flying her paying-off pennant. He is willing to pay for a copy of the same so that he can have a permanent record of his homecoming. Contact DPD Brown

HMS Columbine: Seeking anyone who served with Thomas Elfed Howells, who served in Corvettes during WWII. He was a gunner in Columbine and also went on to serve in the destroyer HMS Fame after the war. Contact his son, David

HMS Concord: In September 1953 in the Pearl River Estuary, HMML(HDML) 1323 was attacked by a communist Chinese Gun Boat killing 6 and wounding 5 of the crew. HMS Concord was duty Destroyer at the time and was sent to help. Acting L/S Gordon Cleaver of the ML was awarded the BEM for his actions, it is also believed that the POME survived. The Concord Association would like to contact the survivors of this action. Contact M G Paske 8/03

Amateur historian seeks blue seaman's cap for family research project. Age and condition not important. WWI ideal. Cap taily not required. Fair price. Contact Peter Down 7/03

HMS Alert: Seeking a copy of the commissioning book and the ships magazine. Derek Ray Ault served as LSA when it was commissioned, lent out the book but it was never returned. If you can help contact his daughter, Mrs Sue Jaquerod

The Clyde River Patrol: Seeking any information about this organisation. Contact G Paton, 6/03

HMS Cressy: Seeking information on the loss of Cressy, Aboukir and Hogue on 22 September 1914. Raymond Wright, on behalf of his father Thomas (who was only one at the time) would like to find out about John Wright, Raymonds grandfather who lost his life then. They would like to know if there are any services held to commemorate the loss. Raymond T Wright

HMS Ausonia: Seeking Douglas Frederick Sargent, CPO in Ausonia based in Malta in the early 1960s. He originally came from Gosport. Mr F Palmer has some news for you.

HMS Cricket: Launched in 1916 spending most of her active service on the Far East Station, before sailing to Port Said in 1941 where she was sold. Peter Danks is keen to locate a photograph of the ship and will refund cost of postage if one is sent to him. Contact Peter

HMS Achilles: Seeking information on a silver-plated tankard with the inscription "HMS Achilles, Spring Cruise 1934, T. Clutterbuck". Does anyone know who T Clutterbuck is? Where did the Spring Cruise take place? The tankard was passed on to Trevor McKie through his father from an Admiral Parry. Did Admiral Parry (rank may have been different then) serve in Achilles? Any information to Trevor McKie 3/03

HMS Ceres 39/42: Does anyone remember the late Fred Cooke who served in Ceres as well as HMS Troubridge during WWII and HMS Devonshire and Vanguard until 1952. Fred came from Great Harwood, Lancashire and probably known as 'Cookie'. Any information contact Freda Sandford 2/03

HMS Crane Association are seeking a photograph of the 'Honours Board', which was made in Hong Kong in 1954. All expenses will be paid. Contact the Secretary

HMS Agincourt (D86) 1957/59: Ann-Marie Alderslade is seeking anyone who knew her father, Leonard Hayward, a stoker who originally came from Shropshire. If you knew him or have photos of the ship around that time, please contact Ann-Marie

HMS Bradman: Mike Lewis is seeking a photograph of this armed trawler which was lost off Norway on 25/4/40. Contact Mike 1/03

Does any reader have any photographs of RNAS Ahthorn. Clive was stationed there in late 1956 to early 1958 at the time of closure. All his photographs are now lost and he would be most grateful for any phot's Contact Clive Hughes

I won a set of bells during the Petty Officers Mess, HMS Amazon De-commissioning raffle. These bells are unusual, given the fact they are made up of three saluting gun shell, with a plaque stating that these shells originated from rounds fired across the bows of HMY Britannia, whilst acting as Royal Yacht Guardship during the honeymoon of the Prince and Princess of Wales. I would appreciate any assistance in authenticating this statement and the authenticity of the bells. Contact M O'Shaughnessy

John Cedric Thomas (known as Ricky or Taffy). His daughter is seeking friends of her late father who may have photographs of him and his service. Ricky came from Aberdare, Wales. He served for 22 years and was at HMS Condor in the 1950s. He went on to RNAS Culdrose as an air fitter after leaving the service. Contact Dawn Mackenzie

Seeking information on William Lapham last heard from in 1946 on HMS Bellona. Any information gratefully received. Contact Dave Stewart 12/02

HMS Blake: Seeking David Philip Johnson who was onboard until about 1975. Contact Graham McLelland, 8/02

Stoker CPO Alf Nicholson (Nick): I am researching my late fathers naval career from 1941 to 47. He served on HMS Bridgewater in 1941 and HMS Blencartha in 1947, he also mentioned his service on the Russian Convoys. If anyone knew him or any other ships that he served on during that period could the contact Terry Nicholson 8/02

HMS Bristol: I am interested to know if there is a HMS Bristol reunion/association/address list etc. I served 1978 to 1981 as a JRO/RO1 before going onto 148 Battery (NGS). If anyone is aware of any of the above, please contact Willy Wilcox 8/02

Cap Tallies: I'm trying to collect cap tallies for all the ships & shore bases my father served on - so far I only have 'Excellent' and 'Collingwood'. I would be pleased to hear from anyone who has any of these tallies or knows where I might obtain them or anyone who remembers my dad: FCPO Jeffrey 'Lou' Ticehurst. (Joined in 1952 - retired in 1979). He died over 10 years ago at the far too young age of 56. (HMS: Saintes, Hornet, Solebay, Caesar, Terror, Jaguar, Bulwark, Brighton, Glamorgan, Nelson,Vernon - 'comic cuts' also list what I think may have been other shorebases of Phoenicia, Victory, Pembroke). Please contact Rowena Garner 08/02

Bob Tasker. Served onboard HMS Coquette 1951 to 1953(?). Seeking Bob on behalf of his 'run ashore oppo' Jim Gerring. Bob or anyone knowing his whereabouts please contact Ken Wardle (also ex-Coquette) 8/02

HMS Bicester: Seeking information on Gunner Yeoman Harry Johnson. He was onborad when the Bicester was sent to the Lacadeve Islands in the Indian Ocean after the War to collect outstanding taxes. The Commander in charge was Bennet. If you can help please contact Vicky Kilroy 6/02

HMS Boadicea: Walter Swan Aplin is being researched by his neice and she would like information from anyone who knew him or indeed the ship in which he served. Any information or photographs (especially of the ship with her entire crew on deck) would be appreciated. Contact Ingrid Thomson 6/02

HMAMC Canton: Seeking photo/s of Canton in her wartime livery. Contact Peter Easton 6/02

HMS Chieftain: If anyone knows the whereabouts of the ships bell of HMS Chieftain could they contact Pete Marley, his wife, Wendy was christened on Chieftain and her name was engraved on the bell. Her father was PO Elec Phil Steward. Contact Peter 6/02

HMS Crane was broken up in 1965. Does anyone know what happened to her 'any of her atefacts, especially the 'Name Plates'. The 'Honours Board' has been found in the Royal Naval Museum at Portsmouth. If anyone knows the whereabouts of any items no matter how small could they contact the Secretary, Tony Nuttall 6/02