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Battleship histories. Royal naval
battleship HMS Malaya. Battleship website dedicated to the history of HMS Malaya
from launch to participation in major wars also notice board for
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HMS Malaya
was built by Armstrong Ship Builders,  and
launched 18th March 1915. She took part in the Battle of Jutland. and
sustained eight hits, and took eight weeks for repairs. During World
War Two, she was in the Mediterranean during 1940 and took part in
operations against the Italian Fleet. She was also involved in Convoy
escort duties of the west African Coast. During these operation she was
torpedoed by U-106 on the 20th March 1941. and her repairs were carried
out in the USA. from July 1941 to the summer of 1943, she was involved
again in Convoy protection on the UK to Malta and Cape Town. to UK,
routes. She was scrapped at Faslane in Scotland on the 12th April 1948.
and interesting note. the ships bell can be seen in the East India Club,
London.
Compliment 1,124 to 1300 approx. Armament 8 15-inch Guns and
12 6-inch guns and 8 4-inch A.A Guns 16 2-pdr AA Guns and 1 aircraft.
Speed 24 knots, Displacement 31,100 tons.
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sent in by Royal Marine Alyn Lloyd.
Following a final engagement shelling Cecembre (I am aware
spelling is incorrect), the ship sailed to Scotland and anchored
broadside at the end of the loch. A detachment of Royal Marines stayed
in pairs in buildings which overlooked the loch, all other crew were
returned to Division by train. At a precise time we had the duty of
herding the inhabitants to a station of our choice from which the loch
could not be overlooked. In this respect the Scots were understanding,
co-operative and kind. At this time the Wellingtons flew into the loch
and dropped bouncing bombs (dead weight, no explosives). These, or at
least some of them went through the ship, in at one side and out the
other. Even after the first of several days of these exercises we
returned to a wreck. We eventually departed a hulk and returned to
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HMS Malaya, 1932.
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HMS Malaya with HMS Warwick, 1932.
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HMS Malaya, July 1934.
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HMS Malaya, July 1934.
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HMS Malaya, July 1934.
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HMS Malaya.
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HMS Malaya, with HMS Warspite and HMS Nelson, March
1938.
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HMS Malaya, May 1947.
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HMS Malaya.
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HMS Malaya, July 1934.
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HMS Malaya with the Greyhound class destroyer HMS
Garland (2nd from Malaya) in the 1930's.
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HMS Malaya with others, 1917.
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HMS Malaya |
HMS Malaya being bombed while on convoy duty
from UK to Med in 1942 - 82 near misses. Photograph kindly sent in by
John Hende.
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Photograph of George Herbert (Bertie) Lindsell pictured in Malta, 1938 sent
in by Debbie Dey.
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HMS Malaya pictured c.1930s with the merged funnel.
Original book photo plate available, image size 7" x 4".
Printed in 1930. Price £10 including post. Order code HAR17.
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Getting Torpedo Inboard HMS Malaya
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HMS Malaya.
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HMS Malaya
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HMS Malaya. Sent in by
Dean Gould |
HMS Malaya. Sent in by
William Scott |
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HMS Malaya, June 1937.
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HMS Malaya firing a salvo from main 15" guns.
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Many thanks to 'John', who supplied the photographs
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HMS Malay Firing, 1919 - 1921 |
HMS Malaya 1919 - 1921 |
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French Sloop Olse and HMS Turquoise alongside
Malaya at Wilhelmshaven, Jan 1920 |
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HMS Malaya 1919 - 1921 post
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The flags displayed on HMS Malaya at Wilhelmshaven,
Jan 1920 with the Allied Commission on board. |
HMS Malaya in dry dock |
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HMS Malaya.
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HMS Malaya |
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Point of a German 12inch shell which struck HMS
Malaya in the Battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. |
Clifford Williamson |
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13/4/1920. On the left, Clifford Williamson ? |
The research Branch Atlantic Fleet, February 1920 |
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HMS Malaya Band, c.1920 |
Some crew of HMS Malaya, 1918 - 1921 |
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The book stall on HMS Malaya |
10/4/1920... Clifford Williamson in the
middle? |
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Clifford Williamson and friend, 1918 - 1920 |
"Interesting Recreation" on HMS Malaya,
1919 |
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Well Earned Peace News, 28th June, 1919 |
HMS Malaya firing 101 gun salute after peace terms
are signed. |
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Mass cheers on HMS Malaya after firing salute,
1919. |
The guns of HMS Malaya.
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HMS Malaya - Sister ships
of the Queen Elizabeth Class |
| HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH |
16TH OCTOBER 1913 |
SOLD FOR SCRAP 19TH MARCH 1948. |
| HMS WARSPITE |
26TH NOVEMBER 1913 |
SOLD FOR SCRAP 12TH JULY 1946. |
| HMS VALIANT |
4TH NOVEMBER 1914 |
SOLD FOR SCRAP 19TH MARCH 1948. |
| HMS BARHAM |
31ST OCTOBER 1914 |
SUNK 25TH NOVEMBER 1941. |
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JAMES ALBERT POYTON
I have just found a photo of my father in his uniform. The cap badge
clearly says HMS MALAYA. I suspect it was taken around 1924. His name
was James Albert Poyton. I would love to get hold of any information
that may be relevant. I know he was at HMS Ganges in 1920, served
sometime in the Turkey area and was invalided with a weak heart sometime
in the late 20s. He finished as an acting Chief Petty Officer I think.
That is all I know. I do have a few old photos some of which I guess
were on HMS Malaya. Ian Poyton. contact
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FREDERICK WALTER DIXON.. My Father Frederick Walter Dixon
served on the HMS Valiant and HMS Malaya during the war as a Leading
Seaman. I would like
to hear from anyone who remembers him and in particular if anybody knows
anything about the accident which cost him his life in Portsmouth
Harbour on the 2nd June 1947 as my mother was never given any details as
to what happened apart from the fact that the launch was in collision
with a boat. His
body was found three weeks later washed ashore on Thorney Island.
E-Mail me at Tinabeard@aol.com
I
am hoping to locate old shipmates who served with my dad aboard the
H.M.S. Malaya in 1943. He was born in Rosyth, Scotland on Sept. 1, 1924.
I would love to hear from anyone who might have details of life aboard
this great ship. I wish it had been preserved like many battleships in
the USA. I live in Rochester,NY He loved this ship very much. I believe
he left the ship while at sea when he became very ill and was transfered
to another ship by lines passed to the other ship. I think this was in
August of '43. He later served aboard a minesweeper at D-Day, 6/6/44.
Very glad to see this new site! Regards,
Kevin Thomas Murphy
contact here
CHARLES HENRY TRINDER.. My
Grandfather Charles Henry Trinder served on HMS Malaya from the time she
was commissioned until 1919. He took part in the battle of Jutland and
as can be seen from the photo was a ships carpenter & diver. As
such, he would have been involved in damage control. If any one can
supply any information about the action and the crew muster list during
the period 1916-1919 I would be grateful. Neil
Trinder
My father, who died in October 2002,
served as a
midshipman on HMS Malaya between February 1939 - August 1940. I would be
interested both to trace anyone who knew him, and also anyone with
memories of
that time, for a book I am working on. Patrick Alley bp@wombat38.freeserve.co.uk
SAMMY BROWN.. Does anyone remember my father, Sammy Brown? He
was an O/S on HMS Malaya in 1943 in mess 6A. I would like to hear from
anyone who knew him. Contact Gary at garycbrown2001@yahoo.com
(posted 19/05/03)
CPL ERIC COTTLE. RMA. Who served on HMS Malaya at the Battle
of Jutland, I am seeking the location of his 1914 - 15 star, British War
Medal and Victory medal, if anyone can help, please contact Alexander
Jolly at cbyajj@comp.leeds.ac.uk
INFORMATION REQUESTED:.. I saw a photo of a Dutch merchant ship, 'Kertosono'
which was owned by Rotteramsche lloyd, heavily damaged and believed to be
berthed inn Lisbon for repairs. On the back is written that the vessel had
collided with HMS Malaya of Leixoes (North Portugal) due to dense fog but
was still able to proceed to the UK for repairs. Can anybody help me
with the date of the Collision and any other info about it. Please contact
me. Reinaldo Delgado (Portugal) at red@netcabo.pt
LT J H YOUNG RNR.. Would appreciate any help tracing my uncle Lt
Young who was killed in action at Jutland on 31st May 1916. He joined
Malaya in February 1915 and was previously captain of SS Donax. Contact
me at YngKYOUNG@aol.com
GEORGE HERBERT (BERTIE) LINDSELL
(Able Seaman then Acting Petty Officer). I am looking for any
information on my grandfather who served on H.M.S. Malaya between Dec
1936 to March 1937 and then May 1937 to April 1941. I would love
to hear from anyone who knew him. The photo was taken in Malta about
1938. Debbie Dey debbie@lindsell-2-dey.co.uk
FREDERICK GRAHAM.. I am looking for
information on my grandfather who served on HMS Malaya. If anyone knew him
I would love to hear from them. Contact Paula at mail@witt23.freeserve.co.uk
WILLIAM LEE. Looking for information
on William Lee. originally from Spalding who served on HMS Malaya around
1938 to 1940. please contact Stuart Turner at stuturner@btopenworld.com
FRANK PRITCHARD. leading Stoker. I served on HMS Malaya from April
1939 to September 1941. i am looking for any of my old shipmates.
Contact Frank at robgp@supanet.com
WELLINGTON (BILL) MORGAN: My Grandfather served on HMS Malaya
during the 1940's. I have always been interested to know if anybody
remembers him, Contact Me at tracyjanemorgan@hotmail.com
EDWARD RICE born 31st December 1911, We are family members looking
for information . we believe he served on HMS Malaya 1940 - 1944, possibly
at Scapa Flow. any information regarding him and his tours of duty
gratefully received. thomas.rice1@btinternet.com
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Walter Chaney is back row left |
Walter Chaney is back row right |
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MESSAGE FOR MR GARNER...While looking through the HMS Valiant site
I came across the photograph of your father on the ship. I have three
photographs taken on one of these ships around the dates you mention.
My father was a stoker on both the Malaya &Valiant during the war
; HMS Malaya:- May 1942 - October 1943. HMS Valiant:- May 1944- October 1946.
As far as I know these dates are correct,
he was on the ship during the dry dock incident. Perhaps Mr Garner knew him?
His full name was Walter Arthur Chaney known as Arthur, from Yorkshire. Kind Regards, Edward Chaney.
Contact me at edward@chaney.evesham.net
 ABLE SEAMAN
GARNER. Served on HMS Valiant and HMS Malaya between 1942 and 1946,
(in the picture my Dad is on the left) if anyone knows him and would like
to contact him please e-mail us on Thegarners57@hotmail.com
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