Royal Navy Research Archive

Ian Mitchell

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:58:27 +0000

A couple of photos from on board HMS Fencer, June 1944 from my late aunt's photo album, she served in the WRNS.

Gary Blayney

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:06:02 +0000

My Grandparents sailed to Europe on the "Roma", i still have the passenger list

Roger Quinlan

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:52:26 +0100

My late father was part of the crew during WW2 his name was Denis Quinlan, I think his mate Peter Ward was also part of the crew.

Elizabeth McKenna

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 08:21:21 +0100

My father who is still alive aged 94 years was quartermaster on the HMS Fencer through all the war and can recall all of his service with her. He has collected many photographs during his time at war.

Lauren Baker

Sat, 24 Dec 2016 16:04:41 +0000

The pilot of the swordfish who sunk the the uboat on 10/2/44 was William H Thomson DSC. That was the only solo sinking of a uboat in the Atlantic during WW2.