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history of HMS Agincourt, HMS Aisne, HMS Alamein, HMS Corunna, HMS Dunkirk,
HMS Malplaquet (Jutland) and HMS Matapan from their launch to their participation in
major wars also notice board for families of ex-crew of Battle Class
destroyers.
A further 8 ships were cancelled, Albuera, Bellisle,
Omdurman, Mons, Namur, Navarino, Oudenarde and San Domingo, plus a further
8 modified types including the original Jutland, Poictiers, River Plate,
St Lucia, Somme, Telavera, Trincomalee and Waterloo, half of which had
been launched. A further two modified types, Anzac and Tobruk were
built in Australia, completed in 1950.
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| HMS Agincourt
I.06 |
29th January 1945 |
Broken up 1974. |
| HMS Aisne
I.22 |
12th May 1945 |
Broken up
at Inverkeithing June 1970. |
| HMS Alamein
I.17 |
28th May 1945 |
Broken up 1974. |
| HMS Barrosa
I.68 |
17th January 1945 |
Broken up 1978. |
| HMS Corunna
I.97 |
29th May 1945 |
Broken up 1975. |
| HMS Dunkirk
I.09 |
27th August 1945 |
Broken up
at Faslane November 1965. |
| HMS Jutland
I.16 (ex - Malplaquet) |
20th February
1946 |
Broken up at Rosyth October 1965. |
| HMS Matapan
I.43 |
30th April 1945 |
Broken up 1978. |
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HMS Agincourt |
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HMS Agincourt laid up with HMS Barrosa, 1971.
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HMS Agincourt, 1947.
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HMS Agincourt, June 1953.
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HMS Agincourt, November 1948.
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HMS Agincourt, 1956.
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HMS Aisne |
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HMS Aisne, June 1953.
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HMS Aisne, September 1967.
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HMS Aisne, November 1948.
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HMS Aisne. |
HMS Aisne at the breakers, Inverkeithing, July 1970.
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HMS Alamein |
HMS Alamein, 1947.
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HMS Alamein, November 1948.
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HMS Barrosa |
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HMS Barrosa, November 1948.
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HMS Barrosa, June 1953.
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HMS Barossa, followed by HMS Aisne, HMS Corunna and
HMS Agincourt.
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HMS Corunna |
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HMS Corunna, March 1964.
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HMS Corunna, November 1948.
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HMS Corunna, May 1954.
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HMS Corunna showing collision damage, May 1959.
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HMS Corunna, March 1964.
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HMS Corunna with the 4th Destroyer Squadron, 1956 -
57.
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HMS Corunna, with HMS Eagle in the background.
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The bridge of HMS Corunna.
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Boarding party, HMS Corunna, Cyprus, 1955.
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HMS Corunna, Tower Bridge, 1955 / 56.
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HMS Corunna - Xmas Day in the PO's Mess.
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The wheel of HMS Corunna.
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Squid crew of HMS Corunna.
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HMS Corunna, Mediterranean, 1956.
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HMS Corunna's sea boat.
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HMS Corruna, Mediterranean, 1956.
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HMS Corunna possibly at Malta. Picture provided by John Rees who was
part of the crew on her return trip from Malta to Mombassa. |
HMS Corunna. Picture provided by John Rees who was part
of the crew on her return trip from Malta to Mombassa. |
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The
open bridge of HMS Corunna. Picture provided by John Rees who was part
of the crew on her return trip from Malta to Mombassa.
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HMS Corunna, 10th September 1962. PHD398 |
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HMS Dunkirk |
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Crew of HMS Dunkirk.
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HMS Jutland |
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HMS Jutland, November 1948.
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HMS Matapan |
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HMS Matapan, (as trials ship) February 1973.
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HMS Barossa accidentally fires a squid between HMS
Aisne and HMS Agincourt, 1956.
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MESSAGES
HMS CORUNNA
ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET LORD LEWIN...... My father was Terry Lewin,
ultimately he became
Admiral of the Fleet Lord Lewin whose last appointment was as Chief of the
Defence Staff at the time of the Falklands conflict. He died in January
1999
after which I passed the major part of his "important effects"
to the National
Maritime Museum (where he had also acted as head of the trustees). His
life has
been well covered in Richard Hill's authorised biography "Lewin of
Greenwich"
which is still in print and a good read. Now I am collating other
materials about him and
would particularly like to hear from all and any former colleagues, ship's
companies, national servicemen, anyone, with stories, memories and
recollections about him. I am particularly interested in sea jobs (but
anything
is welcome) which in order from 1939 were;- Belfast, Valliant,
Ashanti, Chequers, Corunna, HMY Britannia, Urchin, Tenby, Hermes. I
am aware that unless I collect these stories now
they will soon be lost so please, all of you, try to remember
something!
Many thanks, Tim Lewin
HMS DUNKIRK
TERENCE PURSELL.. My father served on HMS
Dunkirk years ago but I never knew when he served or much about the ship
he served on. He was born on 11th January 1929 and he took his headband
and harmonica everywhere with him. If anyone can tell me more about him
and the ship
HMS AISNE DEREK
LEVER... I served on HMS Aisne between 1954 and 1956 as EM1
Derek Lever and would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. My
dad served on Aisne and then HMS Zenith. I am looking for pictures of
both. HENLEY..
I served on HMS Aisne from 12 January 1963 until 24th August 1965. I am
trying to get a photo of the ship and would love to hear from anyone from
the ship or anyone who has photos.
HMS MATAPAN RICHARD
PARR-BURMAN... I was christened aboard HMS Matapan in late 1973
/ early 1974. I am the son of David Parr-Burman who was a Lieutenant
(I think) at the time. My uncle was responsible for the photos but
due to snapping a few extras on his way out of Portsmouth docks, had the
film confiscated by the MOD Police. Any photos of HMS Matapan or
information about her from this time greatly appreciated. |
