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HMS VIMIERA

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January
11

An invitation was received to attend the unveiling of a memorial to HMS VIMIERA at Sandbach Town Hall. The ship was adopted by Sandbach and was unfortunately sunk with the loss of many lives. See the V and W Association …

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Captain Henry Johnstone Temperley Grey

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September
25

THE JOURNALS OF CAPTAIN HENRY JOHNSTONE TEMPERLEY GREY RD RNR Henry Temperley Grey was born in Weston-Super-Mare on 20th February 1875, the son of a Congregational Minister. He went to sea at the age of 15 and as you will read, …

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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September
8

The Club is saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and our thoughts are with King Charles III and his family. God save the King.

Rules 2019

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May
23

A copy of the new Rules adopted at the recent AGM are available in the Members’ area.

HMS Prince of Wales

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March
12

Commander Tom Cunningham RD* RNR has acquired a book, privately published in 1944, entitled ‘One Year of Life – The Story of H.M.S. Prince of Wales’.  ln spite of its age it is in good condition with the original jacket …

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Sea Urchins Centenary 2021

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January
25

A committee has been formed to progress work on this historic occasion. Details will be posted in the Events pages as they occur. The first meeting of this committee will be on 13 February at 1130 onboard HMS EAGLET.

Recruiting Brochure

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August
11

Courtesy of Linda Peffers, a copy of a Recruiting Brochure dated c. 1962 has been added in the Image Gallery.

Life in the TONs

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September
9

The TON Class Association has produced this book to mark its 30th Anniversary and as a companion to the two books produced for their 25th Anniversary; ”Jacks of All Trades” and “Last of the Wooden Walls”. This trilogy completes the …

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History of HMS MERSEY

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January
14

Details of the seven ships bearing the name of HMS MERSEY, prior to the current River Class Patrol Craft launched in 2003,  have been added to the History page as well as a footnote regarding ship building in Chester which may …

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Ushakov Medal awarded to two members

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September
26

We are very pleased to advise of the following award to two of our members who served on the Artic Convoys during the Second World War. Sub Lieutenant (A) Jack Thomas RNVR and Lieutenant Commander Jared Whetnall RD RNR were …

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