CREW OF K13 ARE REMEMBERED AT CLYDE
VETERANS and serving Royal Navy submariners gathered recently to remember those lost during an early maritime disaster. Submarine K13 sank during sea trials on the Gareloch on January 29, 1917, leading to the tragic death of 32 people on board. Over the weekend of January 27-28, the West of Scotland branch of the […]
A solemn Tribute to PO Stoker Mervyn Johnston
On a poignant weekend marking the74th annual anniversaryof the tragic loss of HMS Truculent on January 12, 1950, the solemnity of remembrance echoed in Gosport. Frank Hayes, a dedicated Standard Bearer for the Gosport Branch of the Submariners Association, embarked on a heartfelt initiative. Honouring the Memory of PO Stoker Mechanic Mervyn Johnston Frank took […]
British Citizen Award Honour
Terry who is the Honorary Secretary, Treasurer, newsletter editor, of the Derbyshire Submariners, as well as Vice President, is also highly dedicated to the village of Stanley, and the surrounding area. As a local historian, he was approached in 2002 by his friend, churchwarden Bernard Walters, who 60 years earlier had witnessed the wartime crash of a […]
Using your veteran’s card as a service leaver
The HM Armed Forces Veteran Card A HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is a quick and easy way to prove your status as a veteran. It’s a recognition of your service and can be one of the ways that helps you maintain a link with your service identity. Getting a Veteran Card If you have […]
L24 Remembered
On Sunday 14 January in St Ann’s church within Portsmouth Dockyard a ceremony was held to remember the unfortunate loss of L24 where all hands were lost 100 years ago. L24 was conducting training off Portland on the 10 January 1924 when it was hit by the 29,000 ton battleship HMS Resolution, owing to challenging […]
TSF Fund HMS Vanguard Xmas day dinner
The Submarine Family were delighted to support HMS Vanguard on their States Side deployment. Being deployed away fromyour family can be hard enough, but over the festive period can be even more challenging. The Submarine Family were only too happy to provide funding towards the Xmas day dinner. The following email was sent from WO1ET […]
HMS Oardacious win the World’s Toughest Row
***35 DAYS, 4 HOURS, 30 MINUTES!!!***•Please welcome the WINNERS of the World’s Toughest Row and the NEW military record holders! •HMS OARDACIOUS HAVE DONE IT!!! •What an emotional landing that was…just incredible to watch the guys step on to land for the first time, and into the arms of their loved ones. •Matt, Ian, Rob, […]
His Majesty the King, Royal Portrait
In a momentous revelation, the Cabinet Office has recently disclosed a new official portrait capturing the regal presence of His Majesty The King. The photograph, skillfully taken by photographer Hugo Burnand during an exclusive session at Windsor Castle last year, offers a majestic glimpse of His Majesty donning the distinguished Royal Navy uniform of an […]
HMS Oardacious Crew answer Questions
If you watch one video today…make it this one. George Simpson rowed across the Atlantic in 2005, he is also the brother of submariner Captain Jim Simpson. Unfortunately, in 2020 we lost James, to suicide. The crew’s boat ‘Captain Jim’, is named in his honour. The aim of this ocean rowing expedition is […]
King Charles first New Years Honors list ( Military Division)
Armed Forces personnel and Defence Civil Servants have been honoured by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list. His Majesty The King has recognised over 180 service personnel and civil servants in the 2024 New Year Honours list for their outstanding acts of service to protect national security. From delivering His […]
