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HMS
Glowworm a member of the G, and H, class destroyers. Built by
Thornycroft and launched on the 22nd July 1935. HMS Glowworm was
the first to have quintuple Torpedo Tubes.. and as the rest of the class
was adaptable for rapid conversion to mine laying duties. Served in the Mediterranean
at the out break of world war two returning to Home waters in late
1939. Sunk on the 8th April 1940 by German heavy Cruiser Hipper. HMS Glowworm, burning severely after receiving hits
from the mighty Admiral Hipper, is depicted turning to begin her heroic
sacrifice off the Norwegian coast on 8th April 1940. Hugely out-gunned
and already crippled, Glowworm's captain, Lieutenant-Commander Roope
rammed his destroyer into the side of the Admiral Hipper, inflicting a
40 metre rip in its armour belt before drifting away and exploding. 38
British sailors were rescued from the sea and Roope was awarded a
posthumous VC for his bravery, the first earned by the Royal Navy in
WWII.
Displacement: 1,345 tons. Speed: 35.5
knots. Compliment: 145 armament: Four 4.7 inch main
armament in single turrets Eight .5 -inch AA guns and ten 21-inch
Torpedo Tubes, in two groups of five. |
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HMS Glowworm, May 1937.
A
large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright
holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price
£25. Order photograph here Order
Code XMP1943
Original
republished © MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price £5 Click here
to order. Order Code MP1943
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SALE. DONATED TOWARDS THE UPKEEP OF THIS SITE.
HMS Glowworm.
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HMS Glowworm.
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The attack on the Admiral Hipper by HMS Glowworm by Ivan Berryman.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00 Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00 Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00 Original painting by Ivan Berryman. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £4000.00
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HMS Glowworms Attack on the Admiral Hipper by Ivan Berryman.
HMS Glowworm, burning severely after receiving hits from the mighty Admiral Hipper, is depicted turning to begin her heroic sacrifice off the Norwegian coast on 8th April 1940. Hugely out-gunned and already crippled, Glowworms captain, Lieutenant-Commander Roope rammed his destroyer into the side of the Admiral Hipper, inflicting a 40 metre rip in its armour belt before drifting away and exploding. 38 British sailors were rescued from the sea and Roope was awarded a posthumous VC for his bravery, the first earned by the Royal Navy in WWII.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm). Price £24.00 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm). Price £38.00
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The Attack on the Admiral Hipper by HMS Glowworm by Ivan Berryman.
HMS Glowworm, burning severely after receiving hits from the mighty Admiral Hipper, is depicted turning to begin her heroic sacrifice off the Norwegian coast on 8th April 1940. Hugely out-gunned and already crippled, Glowworms captain, Lieutenant-Commander Roope rammed his destroyer into the side of the Admiral Hipper, inflicting a 40 metre rip in its armour belt before drifting away and exploding. 38 British sailors were rescued from the sea and Roope was awarded a posthumous VC for his bravery, the first earned by the Royal Navy in WWII.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Special Promotion : This print is HALF PRICE for a limited time only! Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm). Price £14.40 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm). Price £38.00
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