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No. 127 JANUARY, 1965

Published first Thursday of the month

H.M.S. Triumph commissions for service in Far East

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which will he of paramount importance in the Far East ASHIP commissions today, January 7, in H.M. Dockyard, Portsmouth.

She is the Escort Maintenance Ship, H.M.S. Triumph, converted during the past three years from a light fleet carrier.

The conversion took longer than was expected because of the more urgent need to convert H.M.S. Albion to a Commando Ship. The ship, commanded by ('apt. I. F. Somrnerville. R.N.. has already undergone certain sea trials, and after further trials will sail for the Far East.

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Ceylon. in H.M.S. Vengeance and as to Flag-l.ieutenant Rear-Admiral Mark in the First Cruiser Pizey As a Commander he served Squadron. as Home Fleet Communication officer. commanded H.M.S. St. Brides Bay and been Executive Officer. H.M.S. Mercury and Maintenance Commander.

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As a captain he has served in the Admiralty, on the staff of Commanderin-Chief Allied Forces Mediterranean in Malts and before joining H.M.S. Triumph, as Naval Force Commander, Borneo.

Among those present at the wasthe Cornmissioning service mander'in-Chief. Portsmouth (Admiral Sir Wilfrid Woods). who at one time commanded the ninth Triumph, the 'T' clam. submarine, lost in the Mcditerranean in 1942.

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H.M.S. Jaguar recommisWHEN sioms at Chatham on January 8, who II.R.H. Princess Alexandra, launched the ship in 1957, will be among the guests, together with the wives and families of those on board, When Jaguar was launched the

IJ\S 1-lecla escort rssarllciiancc. she has the space Princess. having traditionally broken launched and the facilities to undertake a variety the bottle of champagne on the bows of other tasks, including the carrying of the ship, was surprised that nothing amid maintenance of helicopters. happened; the ship remained fast on few Triumph is of 17.000 tons (full load) the slipway. After waiting a 199 feet in length and moments the Princess. with her normal displacement, is has a beans of 80 feet. air of gaiety, gave a gentle push. The I. F. Sommervillc.

RN.. helping hand seemed to do the trick Capt. entered the R.N. College. Dartmouth and the ship started on her way down in September. 1930. As a Midshipman the slipway. he served in H.M. Ships Exeter and H.M.S. commanded Jaguar. by Resolution (Cr completing his Sub- Cdr. T. C. Cotton. RN is a Type 41 ---anti-aircraft frigate, of which there are four in the Royal Navy, the others being Leopard. Lynx and Puma. She was built b' Denny Bros. of Dumbarton, and was first commissioned in "T'HF upper age limit for entry into December. 1959. She is expected to I the Royal Navy has been raised sail for the South Atlantic later in from 28 to 33 years.

11965. reApproval has been given by the i The. Officiating Ministers at the I Ministry. of Defence (Navy) for the commssioning ceremony will be the recruitment of men who can complete Vcn. Archdeacon R. W. Richardson, time for pension -22 years' service Q.H.C.. M.A., Chaplain of the Fleet, Reverend). E. over the age of 18-before reaching together with the the age of 55.

Trevithick. Officiating Minister for the and Free Churches The the Church of Scotland regulations concerning entry ages in the Royal Marines and at Chatham, and Father Hill, Officiatthe Women's Royal Naval Service re- ing Roman Catholic ,Chaplain at . main unchanged.

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minesweepers and two coastal defence ships are being taken out of FOUR .mothballs"-Reserve--in Singapore to help cope with the incursions of Indonesian forces against Malaysia. Ships' companies, about 160 officers and 'THE privilege of wearing p1ain men, are being flown to Singapore to man the ships. .1 clothes when proceeding on or reIt is reported that the bringing for- comprising some tO ships. The largest turning from leave from HIM. Ships, ward of the ships is only a prudent. unit is. of course, the carrier H.M.S. which up to now has been restricted precautionary measure to ensure the Victorious. but the modernised H.M.S. to Chief Petty Officers and Petty Navy's ability to meet its obligations Eagle. temporarily having a little spot Officers, has been extended to leading under the defence agreement with of trouble at Mombasa. could augment the forces off Singapore in a matter of ratings and below in certain circum' Malaysia. stances.

The Royal Navy is keeping up its hours.

The wearing of plain clothes may patrols off Malaysia. and on Christmas 22 armed H.M.S. TRIUMPH be permitted at all Home Ports in the Eve H.M.S. Ajax captured seven sampans in the United Kingdom and at the main men from The escort maintenance ship. H.M.S. naval ports abroad. The privilege may Malacca Straights and, more recently. arrested four In- Triumph, which was expected to sail be extended at the Commanding H.M.S. Wilkicston from the United Kingdom for the Far Officer's discretion at other foreign donesians aboard a sampan inside East at the end of March, is now likely Malaysian waters. ports.

The size of the fleet in the Far East to have her departure date brought Extra stowage for space plain is now greater than for many years, forward. clothes cannot be provided in ships and the privilege may be withheld for up to l$0 days for misbehaviour in ships' boats.

When Commanding Officers of ships operating independently consider local conditions make the wearing of plain clothes undesirable, they may suspend permission.

corn-almost DOMESTIC SERVICF.S The new escort maintenance ship will be able to provide a whole range of domestic services. In addition to air conditioned accommodation for the ship's company, of the largest des' these include medical and troycr dental scrvic:s. it chapel. schoolroom. bakery. clothing store and a large canteen, Though. Triumph's main role is

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II.M.S. Triumph, tenth of her name to serve in the Royal Navy, was laid down in 1943 and launched by the late Countess Mountbatlen of Burma. and commissioned as a light fleet carrier in 1946. In 195(1 her squadrons were in action over Korea. In 1951 she was recommissioned as the Home Station 1 raining Carrier, and from 1953 to 1956 she served as the Cadet Training Ship. .

Iii her new role Triumph will providc Iacilitic.s for almost any type of work on board the complex destroyers and frigates which form the Escort squadrons. She will enable ships to carry out their maintenance efficiently by providing a berth with overside services such as fresh water, steam and power, so allowing them to shut down. while workshops, with facilities for any type of work are close alongside.

Ill addition to her ship's company of 27 officers and 472 ratings. the ship will have embarked four maintenance units totalling IS officers and 270 ratings capable of a wide range of highly skilled ItiII.tiUII5.

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LJ.MS. Hecla, first of the three Ilocean survey ships under construe(ion for the Royal Navy, was launched I on December 21 at the Scotstoun yard of Messrs. Blyth.swood Shipbuilding Co. l.td., by Mrs. E. C. frying, wife of Rear-Admiral E. G. trying. the Hydro'apher of the Navy. The three ships are due to be completed in the latter half of 1965. The names of the other two are Hecate and Hydra.

These ships are designed for a corn- I and bincd oceanographical hydrographical role and are the first survey shins to be built for the Navy without a supplementary function.

While the ships are intended for deep-water work,. they will also be capable of surveyng in coastal areas. carrying launches for independent inshore and harbour operations, The Hecla and her sister ships will have an overall length of 260 feet, a beam measurement of 49 feet and a draught of IS feet. Displacement will be 2,800 tons and the new ships will be capable of 14 knots with a range of 12,000 miles:

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the New ear TRADATIONALLY is the time for making New Year Resolution',. It is the lime to look thick, and at the same time, to look forward with new hopes-hopes that the rn!stakec of the past can be avoided in the future.

The New Year can be likened to a new diary, blank pages waiting to be filled If we arc honest with ourselves and honestly record the activities ot the forthcoming ccar- its failures as well as its achievem:nts-- it should he illuminating, and a spur to better things in the future.

To those of its in :he sere and stage. New Year Resolutions arc sometimes cynically regarded as made to he broken, but to the youngsters such thoughts should not enter their heads.

It should be a sobering thought however, to the comparative youngsters now in the Service - those in the Colleges and those in the various Schools that in 20 to 30 ears time they will be the senior officers and in the service, ratings holding down jobs demanding knowledge and 'knowhow' of their own Service, as well as a much wider knwlcdge of the other Services than now obtains The complex nature of the Navy's ships and weapons as well as the distinct possibility of having to work much more closely in the future with the officers and men of the other two Services, means that those now aspiring to the senior positions must have power of command. integrity, determination as well as a willingness to and academic accept responsibility knowledge. To all this must be added. particularly as regards the officers. comprehension of national and international affairs.

The youngsters we are talking about. however, should not allow the weight of responsibility which will eventually devolve upon them. cloud *this start of the New Year. To work hard should be a New Year Resolution, but coupled with it should be to play hard and to look forward to the future.

Their's is an exciting one-a reasonably, paid job, good opportunities, travel and meeting people of all nationalities in their own countries and, above all a sense of service, service to the community, to one's sovereign and people and, in a still wider sense to the peace and prosperity of the world.

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ceremony in Fort on December 14, R-Admiral H. R. Lam. C.B., O.C.E,, D.S.C.. the Flag Officer Submarines, presented C.E.R.A. Edward Percy Fenuell with the British Empire Medal. a

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The Admiral read the citation, which stated: "Fcnnell mined H.M.S. Victorious in January. 1963. and has been in the ship throughout a difficult period of rclit. recommissioning and subsequent work-up. During this time the whole Engine Room Departmerit has been required to work long hours, often under arduous conditions. to maintain the ship's machinery in an operational state. The burden has fallen most heavily upon the Engine Room Artificers led by C.E.LA. Fennell. He has been both a source of inspiration and a tower of strength the ship throughout this time. In spIte spite of the heavy workload and unexpected machinery breakdowns, he has organ-

ised the work of the E.R.As. with great competence. and has shown a deep and continuous interest in the individual training, work and welfare of each man.

"His long experience and outstanding technical knowledge have conic to be relied upon by both senior and juniors alike.

"C.E.R.A. Fcnnell's contribution to the Service is never more evident than in times of crisis. At such times he displays an outstanding degree of technical skill, resourcefulness and ingenuity, and his competent handling of the most discouraging situation inspires and encourages the more junior members of his repair team to considerable and protracted efforts under most unpleasant conditions."

C.E.R.A. Fennel] was born at Bath in May. 1919. and joined the Royal Navy in November, 1939. He is now living in Portsmouth and has two daughters and 'one son. During his career he has served in four carriers and seen service in the Far East.

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Appeal for Royal Memorial George George

the Royal sank at her moorings at Spithead in August, IR.--After 1782. nearly. 400 bodies of the drowned officers and men of the Royal Navy came ashore at R'. '.dc. Isle of Wight.

The local li',hermca were over- FRANCIS I..

WELCH. lion. whelnied by t:c extent 01 the trag:dv. Organiser. R o al George Memorial and the hst they could do was to Appeal, F:,rney Close. Saview. Isle of bury these ill Wight. poor hastily improvised graves among the -sand dunes on the sea front.

No form of memorial was erected. nor were the graves marked in any - I have been sasing Cap ssay and, in the passage of time. many QIR. ' taljies for my daughter for the have been built over. Now, at long last four years and have become inwe terested in ths hubby myself. I would sufficient funds to have a worthy like, if possible, to know a little bit memorial erected the recording disaster and marking the last resting titore about the subject, and wondered if yourself, or any of your readers, place of these gallant men. could help me with anything that may I am sure that this project will have such as the dating of them. [he the ready support of all persons in- help, reason being that some of the older terested in the historical associations of the British Navy, and an d.tnations ships' names are now coming back into service. from your readers will be most I notice that some of the older type acceptable. have a full stop after the name which At the same time we are very the newer ones do not have. This may anxious to hear from all sources of he a means of telling the d lierence. anone who is descended from a If any of your readers have any member of the Royal Navy who was old cap tallies for which they have lost in the Royal George. so that they no further use. I would be delighted may be invited to attend the unveiling to receive them. of the memorial, which we hope will Further I have found a H.M.S. take place next August.-Yours. etc..

Franklin tally and would be most grateful if you could tell me of any of the ships which have had this name.

(Continued from column 3) and their history. Yours. etc.. A. F R. Australia and the Mediterranean. His REECE. Ch.M.(E), I Mess, H.M.S. wile was able to accompany him to Dolphin. Gosport.

Gibraltar and Malta. (fly Ediwr.-The 011/)' I After reading the citation Admiral can trace was a survey sessel. named Law stated that it gave him consider- after Sir John FranAlin. the famous able pleasure to make the presentation Arctic explorer who lost his life while and he congratulated C.E.R.A. Fen- on an expedition to discover the, Northnell and Mrs. Fcnnell on behalf of West Passage. She was built by the Her Majesty who, in a letter to the re- Al/so Shipbuilding Co. in 1937. Was cipient. expressed her regret at not be- 830 tolls displacc'nu'ni anti was ing able to make the presentation her' at a P1IinesIceper in 1939. 11cr univ self.

Baffle honour was Normandy. /944, The Admiral and Captain SIM I. She was placed in in /952 or Capt. J. S. Stevens, aria other officers /953 and disappeared from the Navy entertained C.E.RA. Fennell and Mrs. List in 1955. having been sold or Fennel] to tea, broAen up.)

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Notes (i) The term U.K. Base Port means the port at which a ship may normally be expected to give leave and refit. Portsmouth (C) ships administered by Portsmouth but which will normally refit and/or give leave at Chatham.

As (ii) ratings are normally detailed for overseas service about four months ahead of commissioning date, and for home service about two months ahead of commissioning date, this should be borne in mind when preferring requests to volunteer to serve in a particular ship. (iii) It is emphasised that the dates and particulars given below are forecasts only and may have to be changed-perhaps at short notice. (iv) Ships in which Locally Entered Cooks (S), Cooks (0) or stewards are to be borne in lieu of U.K. ratings arc to be as follows: (A)-All Cooks (S). Cooks (0) and Stewards; (B)- Cooks (S), other than one P.O. Cook (S), all Cooks (0) and Stewards; aU (C)-Cooks (0) and Stewards only; (D)-Cooks (S) only; (E) - Leading Cook (S) and Stewards only; (F)-Cooks (S) and Stewards only.

crew transfer.

Service ll.M.S. Ajax (A/S. Frigate). July 13.

Foreign (Middle East). (E). at Singapore. Foreign Service (East II.%I.S. Beachaniptun (C.M ....). May. of Suez). (Phased,) Capt. (D). 24th steam to Aden where Chilcompton's Escort Squadron December. (C). crew transfer.

Service tl.M.S. Lynx (A.IA. Frigate). June 24.

Foreign ( I iddle East). (E). at Portsmouth.

General Service ILM.S. Ulster (A/S. Frigate). May 20.

Commission Home/South Atlantic at Des onport for trials. Home Sea and South America/Home/South Service July IS. 17th Frigate SquadAtlantic and South America. 7th ron. Vice Wizard, U.K. Base Port.

Frigate Squadron. U.K. Base Port, Portsmouth.

Devonport. (Under consideration.)

H.M.S. Wilkieidon (C.M.S.).

May. H.M.S. Anzio (LS.T.) and No, I Transfer to 8th M./S. Squadron.

Assault Squadron. July. at GibralLocal Foreign Service (Far East). tar. Foreign Service (Middle East) (E). Dufton's crew transfer.

Amphibious Warfare Squadron. (B).

H.M.S. Woodlark (Survey Ship Con- H.M.S. Kemerton (C.M.S.).

July. version). May. at Chatham. Home Steam to U.K. with steaming crew Sea Service. U.K. Base Port, Devon' from Aden. port.

H.M.S. Leander (A/S. . Frigate). lI.MS. Loch Fada (A/S. Frigate). Feb- H.M.S. Decoy (Destroyer). March 25. H.M.S. Bastion (L.C.T.). June I. at August 12, at Chatham. General 4, at Serat ruary Singapore. Foreign Portsmouth.

General Service Bahrein. Foreign Service (Middle Service Commission.

(Phased.) vice. East of Suez. (Phased). 26th Commission. (Phased). Home/East East). Amphibious Warfare SquadHome/East of Suez/Home/East of Escort Squadron. (A). of Suez/Home/East of Suez. 21st ron. (E).

Suez. 21st Escort Squadron. DiviNo. 829 Squadron (Eskimo Flight), Escort Squadron. U.K. Base Port, H.M.S. Mohawk (G.P. Frigate). June sional Leader. U.K. Base Port.

February 3. at RN. Air Station.

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3. at Roth. General Service ComPortsmouth.

Culdrose. General Service Commis- No, 829 Squadron (Gurkha Flight). mission.

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Home/Middle H.M.S. Bulwark (Commando Ship). sian. Wasp.

March, at R.N. Air Station. CuldEast. 9th Frigate Squadron. U.K. September. at Devonport. Foreign H.M.S. Bronington (M./H. Converrose. General Service Commission.

Base Port, Rosyth.

Service (Far East) from date of sailsion). February 9. at Rosyth. Home Wasp.

H.M.S. Lincoln (AID. Frigate). July Method of recomrnissioning ing.

Sea Service. Version Squadron. U.K. H.M.S. under consideration. U.K. Base Port, Hampshire (G.M. Destroyer).

13. at Singapore. Foreign Service Base Part, Portsmouth.

March 4, at Portsmouth. General (East of Suez). (Phased.) 24th Escort Dcvonport.

H.M.S. Corunna (AID. Conversion).

Service Commission.

(Phased.) .Squadron. (A)H.%I.S, Vidal (Surveying Ship). Sepat General.

January, Singapore.

Home/East of Suez/Home/East of H.MS. Arethusa (A./S. Frigate) tember. at Chatham. General SerJuly Service Commission. East of Suez.

Suez. U.K. Base Port, Portsmouth.

14, at Cowes. Home Sea Service. vice Commission. North Atlantic.

Advance party only. 21st Escort No. 829 Squadron (Naiad Flight), U.K. Base Port, Chatham, Foreign Service (East of Suez). JanuSquadron. U.K. Base Port, Rosyth.

March. at R.N. Air Station. Culdary, 1966. Divisional Leader. 24th 11.M-';. Undann*ed (A./S. Frigate), II.M.S. Striker (LS.T. and No. 3 rose. General Service Commission.

Escort Squadron. (A).

September 30, at Chatham for trials.

Assault Squadron, February 5. at Wasp.

No $29 Squadron (Arethusa Flight), Commission, December 2.

U.K. Gibraltar. Foreign Service (Middle 700 Bravo Squadron. April 7. at R.N. Base Port. Devonport.

July, at RN. Air Station. Cuidrose.

East). Amphibious Warfare Squad.

Air Station, Lossiemouth.

Foreign Service (East of Suez). H.M.S. Corunna (A./D. Conversion), cancers.

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September at Singapore. C. and M. Sheraton (M./H. Conversion), Party. L.R.P. Complement January, February IS, at Portsmouth. Local IJ.M.S, Berwick (A/S. Frigate). April H.M.S. Maryton (C.M.S.). July. Steam at Portsmouth.

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Foreign Service. 6th M./S. SquadCommission.

Home/East (Phased.) transfer. Foreign Service (Middle ron. (E). of Suez/Home/East of Suez.

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Blackwood (A/S. Mcd. / Home I Med. Divisional H.M.S. Frigate).

April 22. at Rosyth for trials. Home Leader. 23rd Escort Squadron. U.K. Sea Service Commission. flce Port, Chatham. (A).

July I. Ii Cavendish (Destroyer). Feb. Fishery Protection Squadron. U.K. Base Port, Rosyth. r\ 'ii. at Portsmouth. General Se' icc Commission. Home/Med./ H.M.S. flido (A/S. Frigate). April 8.

Ilonic/\lcd. 23rd Escort Squadron. at Chatham. General Service Cornmission, (Phased.) Home/East of UK. Base Port, Portsmouth. (C). & 8ONBJJ H.M.S. Naiad (A./S. Frigate). FebruSuez/Home/East of Suez. Capt. (D).

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R.N.), and Ashanti (Cdr. J. A. Thackwell. R.N.), sailed from ~rein for a day at sea with Nahrelnis, u.K. based Government and commercial firm employees, schoolchildren and service families embarked.

Exercises began with a jackstay by the Commander. R.A.F., Persian transfer between the two ships and Gulf. Air Commodore F.. 0. L. first across was Big Chief Sitting Bull Miliington, C.B4 D.F.C., carried out from H.M.S. Mohawk. carrying the a series of spirited strikes on the two 'Tribal" lamp for safe keeping in ships, and this was followed by a H.M.S. Ashanti.flying display by the two Wasp hellA return visit was paid by Mid. copters. The Royal Marine detachL K.. Awubu, Ghanaian Navy (a ments gave an impressive display of small-arms firepower and, after lunchmember of the Ashanti tribe), Hunter aircraft from 208 Squadron. ing on board, the guests saw both ships based at R.A.F.. Muhafraq, and led fire their anti-submarine mortars and ...,,h.h..,l the -cover- of the bombs by sea boat and swimmers.

The visitors were landed in the early afternoon and the two ships parted ISSING for more than 50 years, company-H.M.S. Ashanti returning 171 the "Line Book" of the carrier to Bahrein for a self maintenance H.M.S. Ark Royal, which was tor- period and H.M.S. Mohawk sailing south for Aden. pedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean in November, 1940, has been found In a SL Albans public house by a retired naval officer who served in the ship as amidshipman.

The "Line gook"-a leather-bound scrapbook of souvenir newspaper cuttings. photographs, letters and cartoons keel of a ship, the name of kept by wardroom officers, dis- TkM which will bring back memories appeared when the ship was sunk, and wars subsequent efforts to trace the book, to those who served between the and during the Second World War, were without success.

Its whereabouts remained a mystery IIM.S. Danae, was laid at Devonport until a few weeks ago when Lieut.- Dockyard on December 16 by Lady Cdr, Norman Manley-Cooper, R.N., Henderson, wife of Admiral Sir Nigel Commander - In - Chlef an observer in one of the Ark's Sword- Henderson, fish squadrons and now retired from Plymouth.

The new ship is a "Leander" class the Service, located it in the SL Albans frigate, 2,800 tons (full load). public house recently.

She will be the sixth Royal Navy The book of the famous ship, still in good condition, and apparently left ship to bear the name. The fifth one, at the public house by a customer nine known to so many, was the "D" class months ago, has now been returned by cruiser, built by Armstrongs at WallLieuL-Cdr. Manley-Cooper to the send between December, 1916, and pYescnt carrier of the same name, now July, 1918. She was 4,850.displacepreparing for service following a refit mcnt and carried six 6 in. guns. She was broken up in 1948. at Devonport Dockyard.

OLD 'LINE BOOK' RETURNS HOME

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JX 371868 A. A. Preston. i 929243 A. 0.

Edwardi, IX 661950 R. B. Barneil, ix 712823 I. ft. Hunter.

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To Cud Petty Officer Writer MX 874929 S. W. Bone. MX 761848 W. A. Davtca. MX 781881 A. W. Walker.

To Cb'.el Pail, OMece Store. Am~ (V) MX $35202 A. i. Forster.

T CkIef Petty Officer 5~ Act.~ (5) MX 765184 T. I. Hanock.

To CkIef Petty Oeer LX 876287 L A. Enoc.

EM::~ To Chief Petty O*ccr..Cook (01 MX 771229 0. T. Burl.

To 8c11 (eS E....rm ASU&tT MX 857390 C. D. Menzlci MX 608154 Ri. Stanbun', MX 777573 R. A. haney. MX 904929 P. 0. E. Tuck.

To Adios Chief Mechualclus KX 874119 M. F. Coppin.

To Chief Shlpwdgkt Aitileer M)( 842455 0. A 66. Crimp.

Td-A~ Chief Ordmee Athlete M 928953 C. B. Gilci. MX 99322 W. B. Adnht. MX 902411 C. S. Beaumont. M 968834 M. W. Doria. M 928581 0. 3. HotIln*.head.

MX 888010 R. L. ionci. MX 818815 A. C. Smith. MX 902380 K. t. Iowa~. M 935578 C. P. Wren.

To Chief Plumber MX 844*80 i. McParth,.

To Chief Eagluecrisi Meebasic K\ 823619 II. K. Rigs.

To Acting Chief E~ AnAcer MX 888624 P. I. May. To Adios Chief Electrical Slrchaa1clau MX 892703 A. R. Tarry. MX 924301 C. WIlider.

To chief ElacUheIga MX 761629 L Smith. MX 76635 0. 0.

ROWe. To AdioS Chief Radio oft~ Athulece 920211 F. A. C. MX 645755 F. ft. Gale.-MX Tebbltt.

To Chief Radio Ekct,IcIau MX 893305 A. C. Multcit.

To Chief Radio sap~ IX 883046 A. i. Cokes.

To Chief Coua.icatlos ice.,. iX 858155 A. 3. Burt.

Ti Sick Suth Chief Petty outer MX 861283 A. i. Small, MX 811071 V. B. Thicken.

To Ad Chief Ale~ Arlllccr (AR) L/.F)C 670203 1. H. Stringer. L/FX 669803 R. t. H*tha.a,. L/FX 670184 M. H. Lawrence.

7. At~ Chief Aieuatt Meek~ (AZ) LI?X 822855 S. U. Stevens.

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To Aches Chief Radio Electrical Mecbaalclas (Ale) LIFX 833622 ft. Gitleti.

primarily for a~bDESIGNED marine work, die Blackwood class Type 14 frigates, of which H.M.S. Hardy is one, are lightly armed and of comparatively simple construction. The hulls were strengthened in 195S-59 to stand op to the severe weather conditions when on protection duties off Iceland.

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H.M.S. Hardy was built by Yarr* & Co., Scotstoun, Glasgow, being launched on November 25. 1953. and completed on December 15, 1955. Displacement is 1.456 tons (full load) and the ships are 310 feet in length (o.a.) with a beam of 33 feet. Complement is Ill officers ant men.

Hardy is fitted with two Limbo three-barrelled depth charge mortars.

These can fire large depth charges, set to explode at a predetermined depth, and the range and accuracy of these weapons are better than those of previous types of mortars.

The class is named after famous captains of British naval history. The present Hardy is the tenth ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name and, since the seventh one, commemorates Sir Thomas Masterman Admiral Hardy, Nelson's flag captain at TrafaI

gar. The destroyer leader sunk at Na,'vik in 1940 was the eighth Hardy. The ninth was a destroyer of 1943. torpedoed in 1944.

River Plate relic for Naval Church

SILVER dolphin from the capA tain's gig of H.M.S.. Exeter. the 8,390 tons, eight-Inch cruiser, which suffered heavy damage and severe casualties in the Baffle of the River Plate, has been mounted on a pillar iii Nicholas Church in H.M.S. Drake.

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The dolphin was presented to Alderman Randolph H. Baker, a former Lord Mayqr of Plymouth, when the Exeter returned to Devonport dockyard for repairs after the battle.

Mr. Baker, who has now returned the dolphin to the Royal' Navy, unveiled it at a ceremony in the church last month. In the event of another H.M.S. Exeter being commissioned, it is intended that the dolphin should be made available to the new ship.

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PETEltLEW IN MERCURY' PANTOMIME

the Mercury Club at H.M.S.' W~ Mercury held Its Chris~ jaiit~i-

mime. "U Beanstalk, lack's laboaM," ~ Ch=as was Doreen Stephen. soh. a Wren Officei-s',5teward who has been wor~ in the cafe~ office for past 15 Mouths and is now taking Upiki~P14 cl~6-h~ ~t H.nS.Meyiur'y.

Wreds phifis6n joined th~ R.N.S. IMI'Jlit the previodi~-ifibdill "Miss Peter16" c~5fitc7-,t and while udder traimfig Dauntless had special leave in order to competi in ~~, finals at the seaside rcs6rt at Crimclon Mcric, County Dur-

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inexpensive meeting place and the original estimate, was only ANsocial centre for the naval ratings, approved recently, but despite the inRoyal Marines, Wrens and members flationary trend of the time. the of (Neen Alexandra's Royal Naval M.P.B.W. and N.A.A.F.J. have put the Nursing Service belonging to H.MS. money available to excellent use Shd President and serving In London. the created a most acceptable club.

President Club, was formally opened WARTIME NEE6 on December 7 by the Diredor of the The Director W.R.N.S. expressed Women's Royal Naval Service. Commandant F- M. Drummond, O.B.E, her pleasure at being invited to per, form the opening ceremony.' She Hon. A.D.C., M-4.

Guests at a cocktail party included stated that she served in London, early Capt. T. C Sherwin. O.B.E... R.N., in her career, as a Wren Writer. on a the Naval Member of the,NA.A.F.I. daily pay of 2s. 6d. She was convinced Board of Management: Supt. ~ M. A. at that lime that Supply Officers only Brown. Senior W,R.N.S. Officer. paid the hands fortnightly because they Portsmouth Comman'd;. Cdr. W. H. were convinced that the weekly doling Field. D.S.C. and ~Bar, R.N.f, Com- out of small pittances was just a manding-Officer of H~M.S. President; waste of time! How welcome a PresiFirst Officer,R;. E Pallant, Officer-in- dent Club would have been in those Charge, Furse House, and other offi- days. cers of H.M.S. President, Mn Atiniss, Commandant was Drummond Manager of the Naval Canteen, Ser- thanked by the Chairman of the Club, vice and other representatives from Committer- Chief Communication N.A.A.F.l.; representatives of the Yeoman Cox for opening the ejub.

Miniffiry of Public Building and and she was preselited with a bouquet, Works; and ratings serving in naval on ~If of the conuffittec, by Leadestablishments in the London area. ing Wren Tough.

Before In its present form the club comthe inviting Director W.R.N.S. to perlorm the opening prises a bar and shop, a tastefully ceremony, which took the for.n of un- decorated and attractively furnished veiling of a plaque, Cdr. Field cx- lounge, and a ---Men only" bar. A plained that thoughts were first given games room. which will complete the to the formation of a President Club club's amenities, is now being fitted some two years ago. Finance, based on. out, and will become available shortly.

Michael Stanger. Acting Leading Electrical Mechanic (Air), L/1..982458, II.M.S. Heron. Died October 31, 1964.

Michael John Parry, Acting Petty, Officer, Radio Electrician.

LIF.964629, II.M.S. Bulwark.

Died November 17, 1964 Alan Mortimer, Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class. P/066155, 11.M.S. Centaur. Died November 23. 1964.

Licut. Michael John WaveR. Durrant. R.N.. 11.1M.S. Heron. Died November 25. 1964.

Lieut. Basil Antliony Last. R.N..

11 N.I S. Heron. Died November 2~* 564.

Lieui.-Cdr. Paul Heath Perk.~ R.N., 11.M.S. Victorious. Died November 26. 1964.

Roy Edward Greenhaigh. Acting Leading Patrolman. D/061493.

II.M.S. Drake. Died November 26. 1964.

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1McQuarrie. Engineering ,*lechanic Ist Class, P/059684, II.M.S. Undaunted. Died November 30. 1964. llywel Gwyn Jonel~ Stores Chief Officer, Petty DI.'t1X.849798" WNLS. Drake. Died November 30. 1964.

Derek Loving, Aircraft Artificer, Ist Class, L/FX.100188, H.1M.S. Ariel. Died December 2. 1964.

Ueut. John Kenneth ',%IcGregor, R.'Nf_ 41 Commando, R.M. Died December 5. 1964.

Robert Andrew Frame, Radio Electrical Artificer (Air). 3rd Class. 1,1055138. H.M.S. Ariel.

Died Decernber 6, 1964.

Harry Lakin, Electrical Artificer (Air) 3rd Class, 1,1057411. H.M.S. Ariel. Died December 11, 1964.

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A party of 63, which included 30 children, embarked-in the tug Grinder at King's Stairs, Portsmouth Dockyard, and at noon transferred to Graf,toh,.wherc the ~first thing they did was to sit down to turkey and Christmas pudding.

The weather was very kind and enabled the ship to sail out to the exercise areas beyond the Nab Tower and give a demonstration of mortar firing.

The projectiles were light practice ones which were,Tmovered. by boat and swimmer. the latter being a new technique which is very effective and far quicker for giving assistance. especially in cases of "man overboard."

The ship returned to gpithead at four o'clo6~k and the Grinder took all the visitors ashore. It had been a short but enjoyable afternoon.

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Miss Doreen Stephenson had no lack of buyers when she sold rafile tickets at the Mercury Club's Christmas pantomime ham. Her vital statistics are 36-23-36 Talking about the pantomime, the and she came third. president of the Club, L.R.O. She has 18 months still to serve in Dunning, statedMercury that the feminine the W' R.N.S. and hopes to work in an touch was overpowering- wc'II do it office when her engagement is com- again next year." Mrs. Statcrs, wife of pletedi ---If 1 don't sign on again." Her the vicc-president of lhc club., made hobbies are judo, swimming, dancing, Miss Stephenson's "Miss Chridtmas" reading and acting. . outfit.

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comprehensive volume JANE'S-that -made its 67th appearance last month. and once again it presents a panorama of all the world's fighting ship'.. There are some ,2,000, illustratlons in this edition, including over 450 new photographs or drawings. and particulars are given of over 12,500 warships in the navies or se defence force.. of 96 nearly 2.500 i:0et.

3,500 in the Soviet Navy. 623 In the Royal Navy, to the one patrol boat of the Canicroun or of El Salvador.

i t,; f,.,'rnrl the Editor (Mr R. V. B. Blackman, M.i, Mar F., M.R.l.N.A.) refers to the massive rundn w from the wartime strength of the Royal Navy saying: "While it is now Composed of fewer ships and smaller ships than in the days of its mighty past, the quality and content of the new ships make them more effective for their strategic and tactical roles of the present day."

After referring to the 80 new or rewhich have warships ,constructed the Fleet during the last five joined years or so. and of the 34 new ships under construction (two guided missile 12 two assault ships, destroyers. frigates, live "Polaris" submarines. two nuclear powered hunter-killer submarines and two conventional submarines, helicopter support ship, three survey ships. two fleet replenishment ships and three fleet tankers). Mr. Blackman asks whethertherc is not a danger that too much of everything is being put into multi-purpose "Leanders." "Can any one ship be an antisubmarine, anti-surface, anti-aircraft. radar picket and helicopter vehicle'?" he asks, I% there not a case for a smaller specialist anti-submarlue frigate, a tot quite so sophisticated escort ship, which could be turned out and o eater more cheaply "smbers to meet the requirements of protecting some 4,750 British Zlj merchant ships aggregating million tons gross?"

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A point emphasised in this latest edition of Jane's is the pressing need for more aircraft carriers and frigates. in spite of the number of ness or modrnised ships now in the I icc the Editor writes. "the need for more umil aircraft camei ships n.tv.;ocategories. urgent in peacetime, and there is. danger that if. all the Royal Nays commitments to N.A.T.O. and East 0!

Suez had to be met simultaneously ill 1 emergency standard, there would be a .,. . . vacuum in the rest of the world as far ------------------2* z, as the deployment of Royal Niv~ ii.1. Yacht Britannia at Wolfe's (aye, Quebec. October. 1964 Ships is concerned."

The New Construction Programme visited Panama. and in this time a of the United States is enormous and number of Royal yachtsmen gave' includes six nuclear powered subblood to the Panama Blood Bank but marines, 16 escort ships and a number still found time and energy to enjoy of amphibious force ships and fleet beach and sea.

Chief ancillaries. The United States of FOUItFH PANAMA PASSAGE Naval Operations stated in the Navy .

While the yacht made her fourth Departments introduction to the 1965 1964 passage through the Panama programme that "Versatile, powerful.

Canal and sailed on to Barbados, and self-sufficient. our naval forces constitute a singularly credible deterPrince visited Trinidad, Philip rent across the whole spectrum of Tobago. Grenada and St. Vincent by air. Meanwhile, the yacht's engine possible aggression."

196tt the Jane's reveals that by revolution counter ticked up 9.999,999 92 United States will have a fleet of revolutions, the subject, of course, of Yacht Britannia carried out three periods of Royal Duty during the a submarines. of which nuclear-powered popular sweepstake. three months of 1964, each following the other.

41 will be armed with Polaris ballistic On Friday, November 13, Prince missiles.

The first was the visit of Her Royal swimming iguanas and the penguins Philip arrived in Barbados and emReferring to the U.S.S.R., Jane's Highness the Princess Royal to New- all came within inches to see what it barked again in the yacht, which had estimates that the Soviet Navy now foundland. This was principally for was about. The Darwin Research arrived the same day. There followed has a total strength of 31) nuclear- the Princess Royal to take part, as Institute has a 50-ft. brigantine. the a series of one-day visits io St. Lucia, powered submarines and 44X conven' Colonel-jn-Chjef, in the Fiftieth Anni- Beagle. in the Galapagos and her Dominica, Anguilla and Montserrat. tionally powered submarines. "At least vcrsary Celebrations of the Royal captain. Captain Angcmeycr, and Mr. finishing with the annual Dockyard 100 submarines. goes on Mr. Black- Newfoundland Regiment.

Perry. the Director of the Darwin Day celebrations in English Harbour. and man, 'some The Princess Royal embarked at Research Institute ashore. were there Antigua. where a keen community has nuclear-powered armed with missiles. are I I and to point out everything, made strides some Portsmouth on September the great in restoring estimated to be in the Pacific area. yacht visited St. John's and Corner On November '5, the yacht was on Nelson's Dockyard. her way to Balboa for His Royal His Royal Highness flew back to Mr. Blackman reiterates the opinion Brook in Newfoundland, but only Admiral H. P. Smith, U,S.N.. after skirmishes with Hurricanes Dora. of Highness's visit to Panama. If the cerc" England on November 18, and the Allied CornN.A.T.O.'s Ethel and Gladys. The celebrations monial for welcoming King Neptune yacht got back to Portsmouth on Supreme mander, Atlantic (SACLANT) who, were considerable and very smartly and Guy Fawkes together had pee- December 2. having steamed some after the recent large N.A.T.O. exer- carried out. and the Britannia found viously not been established, it cer43,400 miles this year. This brings the total number of miles steamed to cisc in the North Atlantic, spoke of the both the Regiment and the people of tainly has now.

Western U.S.S.R,'s threat to suprem- Newfoundland full of friendship and The Britannia stayed in Balboa for 267,500 since the Britannia commis"There is in that two while His sioned in 1954, area. by saying: days Royal Highness acy hospitality, no doubt that the Soviet Navy is growAfter the Princess Royal flew back to England at the end of September. ing with the object of challenging the yacht had a few days in Corner United States supremacy at sea. The Soviet Union now understands the Brook to prepare for the next Royal (Continued in column 3) Duty, While this work was going on, most people had the opportunity to see the fascinating operations of the vast Bowater's pulp and paper mill and all who wanted to had 24 hours of . some of the best salmon and trout "

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Home Sea Service. Foreign Service terestung three days in the Galapagos (Phaed. Home/East of Suez/Home/ (East of Suez). June 1966. Divi- Islands, where the birds and animals East of Suiei. U.K. Base Port, Portssional Leader. 26th Escort Group. have never had any, reason to fear man mouth.

II.M.S. Bossington (M./H. Conver- and show only curiosity. Try swimH.M.S. Parapet (L.C.T.). November, sion). September 9, at Chatham. flung when an inquisitive sea-lion at Bahrein. Foreign Service (Middle Local Foreign Service (Far East). nuzzles you to find out what sort of animal you are! The only exceptions East). Amphibious Warfare Squad 6th M'S. Squadron. (E). ron. (F).

H.M.S. Zulu (G.P. Frigate). September were the hammerhead sharks circling H.M.S. Sirius (A/S. Frigate). End of 16 at Rosyth. General Service Corn- the Britannia-the birds, the seals, the Home/Middle -----November, at Portsmouth for trials, mission.

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Suez). U.K. Base Port. Portsmouth. for their visits Co Canada. They visited H.M.S. Llandaff (AID. Frigate). Octo- H.M.S. Beachampton (C.M.S.). Decem' Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, ber 21. at t)cvonport for trials. ber, at Bahrein.

Foreign Service for the celebrations of the Centenary &'ommissions December. 1965. for (Middle East). 9th M.S. Squadron of the Meeting of the Fathers 61 Escort Sea Service, 26th Ilonie (E).

Confederation-the meeting at which Squadron. Foreign Service (East of H.M.S. 1aryton (C.M.S.). December. the majority of the then separate 1966.

Service (Middle Suez) from May, (A). at Bahrein. Foreign Colonies decided they wanted to beEast). 9th M'S. Squadron. (n). come a single Canada. Thence to Appleton (C.M.S.). October at Bahrcin. Foreign Service (Middle H.1.S. Burnaston (CM .5.). Decern Quebec where Her Majesty and Prince Service Philip flew on to Ottawa.

East). 9th M/S. Squadron. (E). ber at Bahrein. Foreign Ii.M.S. Ashanti (G.P. Frigate). October (Middle East). 9th MIS. Squadron.

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Bahamas. Prince Philip flew to Mexico November, at Glasgow. General 11..1.S. for a visit lasting a week, and the Dampier (Surveying Ship).

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"County" clan guided-~He destroyers have a full load displacement of 6.200 tons). the "Daring%" can perform a number of roles and. represent a compantensive -light-warship class

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en lie] ess,. perform a 1~ vilfith art. not olien in the nei%s bid which, vital part in the work of the Royal Navy aric~lbe Boorn DeUnce Vessels, one iwhick HM.S. Mandarin. is shown above. She and her sister ship, H.MS OPLIall, were desigwil to be iased F. mooring, salvage and boom work. which were previously separately'undertaken by specialistvessels.

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port of call and then. the carrier met for time the HoU Line MV. OffduI- 'chariot' race in hung Kong n:r1t was more flying off Singapore.

There followed by a dash across the Indian .

G.can to Aden. carrying also a Royal Artillery While the ship battery. visited Mombasa, 815 Wcssex Squadron returned to the fray in the Radian HE naval doctor who, as reported in the November issue of "Navy News," operations. They were no strangers to was making his own way, alone, from Singapore to the United Kingdom, the this. having joined ship in January arrived home at the end of November and look up an appointment at Chatfrom the previous operations in the ham at the beginning of December. . .

The toughest conditions in his long IN an action-packed year H.M.S. CenEiaw(Capt. 0. H. NI. S(. J. Sdeiner, R.N.), same area. .

R N Richard CI I whcb returned to Portsmouth on December 21, steamed some 82.000 miles drive were encountered in Afghanistan.

On the way back to the Far East. drove nearly 20.000 miles through 15 There he was and %penl 231 days at sea, the Indonesian confrontation and work off East Madras was visited and relations with frequently compelled to 째'' and. ora break stretch Africa and the Radian area preventing visits to more than six different pods the Indian Y Ship Vikrant. the sitting behind the of road. and eventually had to have carrier which Sbuilt built ' Leaving Portsmouth on December Suez Canal on December 31. and flywheel of the van he used. he light transported in a lorry for nearly 100 Royal Navy as waH.M.S. eHercules when 21, 1963. a departure so near to Christ- ing exercises began off Aden.

Adco. walked 400 miles through kilometres. When it was being unnearly was fld building suspended mas causing a certain amount of sada snow-covered peak loaded the van's exhaust was damaged Nepal. crossing COMMANDO cemented.

U en ur was of Y July ness. Centaur was soon at work. for 19.000 feet. and because of reduced power he had this time t Two weeks later the carrier became back iin Singapore 5f d two days later she was ordered to the The son, grandson and great-grand- to go over steep hills, some of 5.000 Aircraft Flag of the cruise liner Lakonta. a commando and on 25 assistance ship January of naval - officers, Surg. Lieut. feet. in reverse, until repairs could be k.R k e carrier an She arrived at the scene of the disaster the ship's Wessex squadron landed his flag in Cleave made his journey to visit hos- undertaken.

Officer Second -In-Command A hoisted the Royal Marines and equipment of . on Christmas Eve, that day being pital and medical schools between CalIS. Surg. Lieut. Cleave regards the spent controlling the merchant ships 45 Commando at Dar-es-Salaam. Withcuua and Instanbul to gain first-hand . ". as thoroughly worth while and in a few hours the Army mutinies had Exercise "Fotex 64 involved two experience of diseases such as cholera, journey present into a screen which combed he has brought back with him photoarduous weeks and then came the tetanus. rabies and anthrax which doethe area for possible survivors. One of been quelled and order restored, graphs and slides which will be used search and rescue helicopters After a few days in Mombasa. Cen- dramatic series of incursions the by tots rarely, if ever, meet in this for lecture work at the R.N. Medical taut sailed for Singapore. arriving on Indonesian guerillas into Malaya. Follanded an officer on the still-burniflg country.

School at Alverstoke liner. When the tug Hercules arrived February 12. The beginning of March lowing the initial incursions Centaur He left Singapore on March 23. a carrier left for Gibraltar, where 57 saw demonstration in was, in the forefront of the Singapore preparations where he had been Medical Officer of Admiral Sir Henderson, Nigel bodies were landed on Christmas Day. Roads for the Singapore government, against further Indonesian attacks. but H.M.S. Alert, in the Indian Cruiser K.C.B., O.BE. is to be Head of Sri'Then followed a quick turn-over and flying continued off the American for security reasons these activities Mysore, which transported him to tish Defence Staff.

Washington, and with H.M.S. Ark Royal. in 'the Naval Base at Subic Bay in the cannot be publicised.

Cochin, the Indian naval base, where the United Kingdom Representative Mediterranean, a passage through the Philippines. Hong Kong was the next he started his overland journey which on the Standing Group of the Military

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JAPAN VISIT CANCELLED Visits to Hong Kong and Subic Bay were made in September/October, but a projected visit to Japan had to be cancelled. The first half of November was spent 'at the sharp end' of the Indonesian confrontation again. and those on board state that. they have had to keep silent about what was being while others basked in the limelight and alongside the swimming

Throughout the year whenever a strike carrier has been nvolved in excitement it was, say those on board.

Centaur who was on The spot, living up to her motto Ci-krigcs Ferox (Swiftly fierce), a motto borne out strongly by the fact that most of the ship*s 80,000-odd miles were steamed at high speeds.

-[-he whole ship. and the squadrons S Sea Vixens, 84913 Gannets 815 Wessex and the hard -working S.A.R. . flight), can look back on a year of 'almost unbroken activity, and they rejoined their families with feelings of pride in a good job well done. In and working. fighting sporting activities this has been a Centaur year. ..\ crowd of well over 1.000 greeted the ship's arrival at Portsmquth-threc days late because of sandstorms in the 8 iwinds which delayed her on the way home.

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After an examination in.the Jalna, which was bound for Tanaruh. Saudi Arabia, the patient, Mrs. Helen Hansen, who was suffering from severe abdominal pains and a high temperature. wasflown back to Bahrein, where she wa4admitted to hospital. Her condition was described as "comfortable."

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(Capt. 1). V. M. Macleod, DS.C., R.N.) and Brighton (Cdr. A. 3. Cooke.and Hong Kong receivedseason was at R.N.), arrived on Friday, followed on Saturday by H.M.S. Cassandra (Capt. However, the typhoon its hciรงht and Falmouth, Cassandra P. G. Loasby, DS.C., R.N.) and Aisne (Cdr. M. J. Garnett, R.N.). of the ( Many will recall the scenes of men on board. For the Maltese ratings and Aisnc all felt the effect vicinity of Hong activity in Grand Harbour on Seplem- on board it was an unexpected cxpcn- typhoons in the her Ii as ships embarked fuel, stores cncc. However, many domestic and Kong, spending several uncomfortable in heavy seas. and ammunition prior to the departure family plans had been upset by the hours Patrols continued: Falmouth escortof three ships that day, followed by sudden departure of the ships from the commando ship. Bulwark to Brighton on September 12. The Malta. both amongst Maltese ratings ing Brighton going to'Subic Bay, squadron was going to reinforce the and the many United Kingdom ratings Borneo, in the Philippines, with other ships of British forces in the Malaysian theatre, with their families on the island, the fleet. where Indonesian confrontation was VISIT TO HONG KONG By mid-November new arrivals on becoming a considerable threat to Station and the completion Ships were sent out to patrol the the -Far Eastother peace in South-East Asia. ships meant that the The passage to Singapore took IS shallow, congested waters of! the of refit by could be released to the days, . ships steaming at 22 knots Malaysian coast, steaming darkened squadron Mediterranean.

Falmouth throughout. In fact, Brighton made and ready for action, with boarding Brighton came back via Gan, in and the 28 knots from Malta to Aden, where parties alert to search any, suspicious Maldive Islands, and thus had, to cross she caught up the rest of the squadron. craft seen approaching the coast. The the Equator. Full "Crossing the Line" Singapore was hot and steamy and task was tiring but worth while and were observed: Cassandra new I many of the young officers and the "carrot" offered to all was a trip- ceremonies and Aisne escorted the aircraft carrier.

Centaur en rouje to the United King"' dom from Singapore and sailed straight to Aden. The return of the 30th Escort Squadron after 90 days meant that the Maltese on board had Christmas with their families, whilst for the remainder it was a return to old friends. Each ship has spent an average of 64 days at-sea and steamed 20,000 miles and everyone looked forward to a short Air IlE borne of 849 Squadron was transferred from RN. Station, Culdrose, rest over Christmas before returning T- to R.N.A.S. Brawdy on December 15, when 14 Gannets of Headquarters to the United Kingdom in January. and were and 'C' Flights flew in on a crisp and sunny morning, given a warm Whirlwelcome. A banner reading "Welcome to Wales" was unfurled and wind helicopter was on the scene carrying what appeared to be a rather CILLA BLACK WAS TOP battered veteran aerial torpedo, but which those who knew better recognised as an enormous Welsh National Emblem-the leek.

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Cdr. W. H. Barnard, R.N., was met on landing by the Commanding Officer, R.N. Air Station, Brawdy, Capt. W. I. Campbell, R.N., and Commander (Air), Cdr. 3. D. Baker, R.N. He was taken to the Squadron's new offices where he was invited to cut a tape across the entrance with a dangerouslooking pair of scissors.

The majority of the aircrews flew back to Culdrose in other aircraft on the same day for their Christmas leave and rejoined Brawdy on January 4.

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NEARLY 200 AT HERTS DINNER

'THE Shire Hall, Hertford, was tilled J. ladies recently attended the branch The Branch President. Admiral Sir Alexander Bingy, G.C.B., O.B.E.. proposed the toa!of The Royal Naval Association, and in an eloquent speech referred to the recent reorganisation of the defence machinery. He said that had it n been for the successful ..rearguard action" carried out by their Lordships in the House of Lords, the word Admiralty would have disappeared, and the outfit to run the Navy would have been called the Navy Board. Sir Alex added that "all this is a cause of pain and distress to some of us."

Replying to the toast, Lieut.-Cdr. D. B. Cameron, R.N.R., reviewed another successful year for the branch. i He said that II life members had been enrolled during the. year, which more than doubled the total life mcmhership of the branch. A number of annual members had also been enrolled, but he added: "We must not sit back and take it easy, as with the passing of time the future of the branch will depend upon the younger

shipmates."

STALWARTS PRAISED He paid tribute to the branch "Old Stalwarts" and also mentioned that the membership included 12 shipmates who were lieencees in Hertford and district. These shipmates had given great support to the branch Benevolent Fund.

o capacity when over 170 members and annual dinner.

The toast "Our Guests" was proposed by Shipmate Eric C. Knight.

Vice-Chairman. National Council.

R.N.A., and branch lion. Secretary, and on behalf of members of the branch he welcomed many guests, including the Mayor and Mayoress of H:rtford (Councillor and Mrs. A. \Y. Bentley). Police Superintendent and Mrs. D. West. representatives of local kindred associations, also visiting shipmates and ladies from Bishop's Stortford. Royston, Stevenage. Cheshunt, Welwyn Garden City, Hemel Hempstead. Hatficid, Chesham and Amcrsham branches.

In responding, the Mayor thanked the branch members for the grand reception they had given to their guests and, after giving praise to the Royal Navy, referred to the fact that during the last war he was an "Army type," and was only too glad to keep his feet on firm ground.

DOG'S APPLAUSE At this juncture a dog, outside the Shire Hall, howled and a rumour went round that it was "an old sea dog" expressing his own applause.

A toast to Absent Shipmates was given by Shipmate H.. C. Hawkins.

A truly grand evening ended with entertainment and dancing, organised by the branch Social Secretary, Shipmate E. J. Wicks, who was also the Toast Master.

Cork's Annual Dinner. Some of the 160 members and guests who attended this most successful function (Photo.-"Cork Examiner")

Cork made Relentless very welcome RELENTLESS (Capt. A. C. Watson, R.N.), paid a courtesy visit to H..M.S. the City of Cork from November 17 to 21. and the visit gave the Cork md county branch of the Royal Naval Association yet another opportunity to welcome and entertain one of ILM. ships. Since its formation is years ago the Cork branch has had the opportunity of playing ho to no fewer than 18 Navy ships, including Berwick. Scarborough, Finisterre, Tyne, Relentless.

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For this recent visit the Cork branch organised. for the first night ashore. a "Welcome Dance" for the officers and ship's company at the Country Club.

Montcnnotte, where new friendships were made and some old ones renewed.

It was a splendid occasion.

On the following evening the officers of Relentless, after the customary courtesy Visits had been made, entertained some of Cork's civic dignitaries and members of the Royal Naval Association to a cocktail party on board. On the third evening the members of the branch, and their wives and friends, were entertained by the Chief Petty Officers and Petty Officers in their messes, where the hospitality was in the customary naval tradition.

After this party hosts and guests adjourned to the premises of the Cork branch of the British Legion, which is also the R.N. Association's branch headquarters, for further enjoyable moments.

ANNUAL DINNER

The only regret that the Cork branch had was that the visit of Relentless did not coincide with the Association's Sixth Annual Dinner, which was held later. Over 160 were present, including His Excellency Sir Geoffrey Tory, K.C.M.G., the British Ambassador: Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur Hczlct, K.K.E., D.S.O., D.5.C.: Brigadier The O'Donovan, M.C., President of the Cork branch of the British Legion: and Capt. P. M. B. Chevasse, C.B.E..

D.S.C., R.N., President of the Cork and Waterford branch, Royal Naval Association.

The dinner was a huge success, being voted the best .the branch has held to date. Many said it was the best function they had ever attended. The success was due. in no small way, to the work of the chairman of the branch, Shipmate "Jumper" Collins. the Frank secretary, Shipmate O'Mahony. the treasurer, Shipmate "Mick" McGrath, and the members of the committee. All of these spare no pains to make ships' visits and social functions all very enjoyable affairs.

'IRRESPONSIBLE ACT' The Cork reporter states: "Perhaps in closing the small mention it deserves should be given to the fusillade of 'parting shots' suffered by Relentless on her way down the River Lee, which 'gesture' was' viewed by the vast majority of the citizens of Cork, whatever their allegiance, as a silly and irresponsible act, which it is hoped will not interfere with future proposed visits of H.M. ships to Cork."

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A toast to the Royal Naval Aociation. Left to right-Cdr. H. P. Madden.

RN. (Vice-President), Shipmate K. Kitching (Chairman), Admiral Sir Alexander Bingley (President), The Mayor of Hertford (Councillor A. W. Bentley), Shipmate Eric C. Knight (Vice-Chairman National Council, R,N. Association, and Herts branch Hon. Secretary). (Photo.-'ilertfordshire Mercury")

PLYMOUTH VISITS ST. AUSTELL

of the Plymouth brai teh of the Royal Naval Aasoclitiou, SHIPMATES accompanied by "Boatmates" of ti ic Submarine Old Comrades' Assoda(ion, Plymouth, held their annual Ret iembrance Day parade at St. Aubyn's Church, Devonport, being given a heart r welcome by the vicar, The parade was under the command the Tamar"; everyone was soon talkof Shipmate "Joe" May, National ing "old ships" and all the things dear Chairman, assisted by Shipmate "Los" to a Navyman's heart-whether reGray, the Plymouth branch chairman. tired or active.

Shipmate Francis Cocks was the StanShipmate May gave a short talk on dard Bearer with Shipmates Babbage the objects of the visit. The Plymouth and Smith as escorts. In the afternoon branch Chairman also spoke for the Shipmate Cocks and representatives visitors. Captain W. Malleson, V.C., attended the civic parade at the Guild- RN.. the President of the St. Austelt hall. branch, welcomed the Plymouth shipIt is a pleasure to be able to report mates, as did also Shipmate Lieut. E. that, at last, after many setbacks, the Richards, R.N., Vice-Chairman and Plymouth branch and club are both Shipmate A. H. Mortimcr, D.S.M. on the upward trend, due in no small National Delegate.

St. Austell promised to pay a remeasure to the hard core of loyal and devoted members. One factor has turn visit to Plymouth in the near emerged and that is that in spite of a future. Plymouth, in its turn, hopel tremendous amount of. publicity, that this would be the first of many coupled with the willing co-operation reciprocal visits. of commanding officers; there are large Lest it should be thought that a lot numbers of serving personnel who are of time was taken up in "speechifying." unaware of the existence of the Royal there were a lot of entertaining turns Naval Association, or the club at put on. Shipmate Harris, of the St. Plymouth, and are very pleasurably Austell branch, was outstanding as a surprised when they do make a visit. raconteur and as an impressionist.

Shipmate "Les" Gray (Plymouth) with REAL CORNISH WELCOME his famous "mimes" and Shipmate Shipmates of the Plymouth branch "Shiner" and Mrs. Wright (Plymouth) made up a large party and travelled with their cockney silhouettes were by coach to visit the shipmates of the enthusiastically received.

St. Austelt branch recently. This was NO 'OGGIES' ON TREES the result of a talk between Shipmate The Plymouth reporter goes on, May, National Chairman, and Shipmate A. Mortimer, D.S.M., of the St. "An account of this visit would not be Austell branch, complete without paying tribute to the Although Saturday night is the ladies of St. Atistell branch-bless at the club. them. Although "Oggies" were not "Big Night" Plymouth members enthusiastically supported growing on trees, as the old song hath Shipmate "Joe" in this venture. There it. there were piles of lovely Cornish was no doubt of the real Cornish wel- food. Thank you, ladies, for your hard come extended by the shipmates "over work in preparing the 'big eats'."

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COLCHESTER LOSES TWO STALWARTS

Colchester branch of the Royal THE Naval Association lost two stalwarts during December, both of whom will be greatly missed.

On December 8 a founder member.

F. Burrluck. the branch Shipmate Standard Bearer, sassed away. He was one of the old school, always willing to do a 8ood turn for anyone. At the various functions held by the branch he alw-a\s volunteered to act as doorkeeper and he was well known to maos members of the branches the area. who Another helpful shipmate

in

passed away on December 17 was the Vice-President. H. W. Shephard. He had been most helpful to the branch in many ways.

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Beaten, But Not Disgraced

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L THOUGH the Football Association Amateur XI beat the Royal Navy at Frtitloo Park 2 by tour goals to one, the Navy XI faced come stiff the stiffest the Navy will ever face. opposltlon4probably The Amateur XI ptayed Team work and match practice must eyed seven current Internationals. all of whom played be worked at over the nest three for England on November 21. when settling-down They are games.

England beat Walei 7-0. The fact lgalns4 LJ.A.tJ. on January 20 at that the wore was kept down to 4-I Reading. versus Civil Service on speaks well to r thc Navy XI. February 10 at Portsmouth and versus T-he rose Essex on N) players to the February 16 in London. pob in hand in a very commendable manner, some of the Navy boys playing well up to the class of the International experts (oaks. Godwin and Wilkinson were extremely able and H.M.S. Centaur was 00 her kept the Navy defence well together. way home from a year in the (opelanii got the single Navy goal WHILE scith a very good shot, and on several Middle and Far East. A.B. Roderick osaslons the Navy forwards came near Latham, of Blythebridge, Staffs, was to A little more scoring, speed. resigned to passing within a few miles urgeni. and that extra reach and the of Gibraltar, where his girl friend.

Nurse Sarah of Navy ocould well have registered four Naval Connor.

Clacton. Is serving, without meeting goals. her.

When a helicopter had to be flown HOPES 10 RETAIN CLIP ashore to North Front Airport, (ib-

'Chopper' flight to visit girl friend

Navy cup winners for the second year running. Back row: Lieut. ParneU. P.O. Richardson. LR.F..M. Stacey, P.O. Power, App. Rogers, E.M. Moffatt, P0. Brown (captain), P.O. Mitchell. Kneeling: P.O. Haran, LR.E.M. MWlgsn. P.O. Morley, Lieut. Woodgat.e, P.O. Watson

Collingwood holds on to the Navy Cup

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I.THOUGH H.M.S. Colllngwood fielded the better team, with live Navy player', and luck was not with their opponents. Royal Marines Depot.

Deal, in the final of the Navy Cup at the Victory Stadium on December 9.

Collingwood's 2-O win was not obtained easily. ]lie Royal Marines' ill luck started Collingwood. in the 27th minute. got within the fir" two minutes when their their second goal.

The conditions were heavy, but the centre half turned the ball into his surmounted the goal. Deal tiled desperately to retrieve Collingwood team the position, coming close to scoring difficulties whereas the Deal team on at least three occasions before seemed to tire more easily. l the first half the Royals had several chances of scoring. Once. even. Richardson New R.N.A. branch nearly following the own goal of Wilson.

for North London?

WFIL-DESRRVED WIN IR.-1 50) trying to re-form the When C.olhgwood started to combra local qfr of the Rpl Naval bine well, however, they showed their Association In the North London superiority and their win wax a wellof and districts Wood Southgate deserved one: On two` bcc~:iA die Green. with at The headquarters second half Deal were educed to ten Wood Road.

Nightingale.

High men for short periods because of minor Green. and would be pleased to hear injuries. from any serving or ex-naval personCollingwood'a win was their second nel who would be interested in joining in successive years--an event which this branch. has not occurred since Devonpori won New members will be welcome and the cup in 1926 and 1927. all shipmates interested should write After the match the Navy Cup was to rite when I will forward further presented to the Coffin~ captain details of meeting nights. etc. Yours, by Major-General N. H. 0. PIcGi1I, etc.. H. T. HOOKER. 20 Wauthier M a r nc s.

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December 14. from Chatham.

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CASSANDRA EARNED HER BIRTHDAY CAKE

WHEN H.M.S. Cssandra, the antisubmarine escort destroyer, celebrated her 21st birthday on November 29, 1964, an outsize latchkey was

hoisted

to celebrate the event, and a "'hip cake" was baked.

Despite a long period in reserve, the ship has steamed a total of 186.500 miles and been underway for more than 13,000 hours. In the present commission, which is now only half way

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Cassandra through. already steamed 35.000 miles, being underway for more than 4250 hours.

Since being launched the ship has Ii) been through both the Panama and Suez

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fitted:

tubes

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on her first full power trial; (vi) Fought the Germans: (vii) Been repaired b the Germans: (viii) Resisted the confrontation of the Indonesians; (ix) Been an ally and ambassador to good

France. Spain. U.S.A.. Mexico. Japan.

Philippines, Thailand, MalMalaysia.. diyes, India, Ceylon, Austraha. uwit gd

Ireland: Us) Ath

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Men who have served on board have come from .places as far apart as Australia. Scotland. U.S.A.. England.

Jamaica; Ireland, Walds, Malaya.

Kong-H.M.S.

Nigeria,

Malta and Hong Cassandra spent

Christmas Malta but those on board hope to return to the United Kingdom in the New Year. in

A home

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HE annual 'Presentation Night" of T the Cheam and Worcester park branch of the Royal Naval Assoda.

lion was held on December 12, when over 100 shipmates, their wives and friends were present, the guests for the evening being Shipmale J. L Bates.

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The main event of the evening was the presentation of the trophies to the

The Royal Navy eleven is now quite promising. Team work and control js good and, while weaknesses still exist. more match practice together and perhaps some little improvements, the Royal Navy might InterSers- ices Cup.

well

retain

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After a brief reunion he was flown his ship, en route for Ports-

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