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Comment on HMS Nabob – Torpedo Damage by JohnK

JohnK — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:25:51 +0000

Angela,

I have vague memories of meeting your uncle when I was a child (aged about nine years – that would be in about 1958). My father kept in some contact with a few of his shipmates for a while. I doubt if any are now left in the UK.

Regards John K

Comment on HMS Nabob – Torpedo Damage by JohnK

JohnK — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:22:34 +0000

Grant, thank you for your useful comments. I have not done much work on this site recently. I will try and get my act together!

Comment on HMS Nabob – Torpedo Damage by JohnK

JohnK — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:20:58 +0000

Angela, more than glad to be of help.

Comment on Ballyporeen School by JohnK

JohnK — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:17:54 +0000

I remember the Lyons name from my childhood. I will consult with my aunt – Nonie – she will give me more information. I will also cover this to her on e-mail. Sorry for the delay in the reply, I have been neglecting my website for some time as life has been far too demanding !

Comment on Ballyporeen School by SANDI WELLS

SANDI WELLS — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:58:27 +0000

BALLYPOREEN SCHOOL PHOTO
When was this taken? My Grandmother came from Ballyporeen. Her name was Ellen Lyons, born in 1905 – father’s name was William and her mother was Bridget (formerly McGrath).

Comment on HMS Nabob – Torpedo Damage by Angela thomas

Angela thomas — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:16:36 +0000

We have now given this book to somebody off the Nabob.

thankyou for your interest.

Comment on HMS Nabob – Torpedo Damage by Grant Mitton

Grant Mitton — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:46:10 +0000

My Father, Donald G. Mitton was a victualling Chief Petty Officer on the Nabob when she was hit by the Submarine. I know from conversations we had over the years that he had the highest regard for the Captain, Horatio Nelson Lay. Sad to say my Father passed away a number of years ago, and always thought Nabob had been scrapped in Britain after the return from the attack. It was only after his passing that I discovered she had been repaired and survived as a freighter until being scrapped in 1977. I know my Father would have been very pleased had he been aware of it.

Comment on HMS Nabob – Torpedo Damage by Angela thomas

Angela thomas — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:23:45 +0000

My Uncle Mr. Ronald White of Gloucester (now deceased) who was crew on the Nabob and has a book *Nabob” The First Canadian Manned Aircraft Carrier” first addition. She would appreciate anyone with any direct interest to contact me on her behalf if you are interested in this book.

Thanks

Comment on HMS Nabob by John Donovan

John Donovan — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:31:16 +0000

My late father Leslie Donovan was a TAG in 852 Squadron. He was aboard HMS Nabob. What a surprise to see him in that picture of the Squadron Dance. Fantastic. Thank You

Comment on Caught in the act! by Alex C

Alex C — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:24:20 +0000

Yay, I’ve been able to catch up on your blog finally. Christmas Cake and Sleeping Beauties are still redirecting me but all the others (from Death Ray onwards) seem to be back to normal.

I’m sure Anna will love you for this shot when she’s older

Comment on HMS Nabob by Lynda

Lynda — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:28:24 +0000

My grandfather, who has passed away now, also served on the HMS Nabob. Rev Robert Blair. He became a Minister after the war because he felt that he must have been saved for something. Peace to you. Peace to your family.

Comment on HMS Nabob by JohnK

JohnK — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:47:30 +0000

James, thank you for your comment. I am always searching for more images, and may have a few more in my possession that I have missed. I will add them soon.

Quoting from my main source of information ( “Nabob” The first Canadian-Manned Aircraft Carrier , by Betty Warrilow. ISBN 0-9693438-0-9 . Published in Canada by Escort Carriers Association. c/o Curator Percy Warrilow, R.R. #Owen sound, Ontario, N4K 5N8 . Printed by Stan Brown Printers Ltd, Owen sound, Ontario ) ;-

Melrose, David, A-5395, AB; Roman Catholic: next of kin: Father, Collingwood, Ontario; ****; D>D>22:08:44. David was born 16th february, 1919, at Leith, Scotland; was a sailor on the Great lakes in Canada prior to joining Nabob.

Don Mc Neille wrote: “I was aquainted with David Melrose. How this came about I cannot remember but we used to talk together whwen we met. I was able to identify David when he was brought up from below in a blanket and placed in a casket…

In 1970 my wife and I had a trip home [to Scotland]…{At the cemettery where the Nabob men are buried} we were able to find all the members of the ship. David was facing the cross…

david’s siter, Mary (Melrose) Ford, Terrace , BC, was a child at the time of his death. Her search for her brother’s friends and shipmates has been very helpful in this history’s research”

James, It is significant that your message comes at this time. Today is the 11:11:11, and in one hour I will be standing in silence, remembering all those who have given their lives in order that we enjoy the freedoms they earned to this day. I can only pray that mankind will find a peaceful way of resolving our differeneces, and that the world becomes a more tolerant place. Please let us learn the lessons of history.

Comment on HMS Nabob by jim

jim — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:20:18 +0000

my uncle was lost aboard the nabob he is buried in scotland David MELROSE jr he is remembered on the cenotapah of his home town collingwood ont. canada any crew pics available thanks

Comment on Cwm Clydach Walk by Alex C

Alex C — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:45:44 +0000

Beautiful

Comment on 759 Spitfire Maintenance HMS Heron by maureen teulier

maureen teulier — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:01:48 +0000

Thanks John. According to his records, he wasn’t in Yeovilton at that time, so it probably isn’t him. Thank you for the RN suggestion.

Comment on HMS Nabob by JohnK

JohnK — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:46:43 +0000

Linsay. my e-mail is celtphotographic@hotmail.co.uk

Comment on HMS Nabob by LIndsay Kenyon

LIndsay Kenyon — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:34:45 +0000

Hello Ben/John

I have found a picture of a Ken Taylor. Any chance Ben this is your father??
Lindsay

Comment on HMS Nabob by LIndsay Kenyon

LIndsay Kenyon — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:21:58 +0000

Hi John,

How can I upload a pic to you. I would like to send you one, that will show you how amazing either one of us are here to exchange emails.

regards
Lindsay

Comment on Walking the Worm by Alex C

Alex C — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:18:55 +0000

Cool, don’t know when that will be but I’ll look forward to it.
And Mat pointed out I forgot to halve the 8th as the Welsh is only on my mother’s side, therefore I’m just a 16th. That’s equal to the 16th Romanian on my dad’s side. Still worthy though I think.

P.s. Love the new WordPress theme. It’s heaps better for your photographs

Comment on HMS Nabob by JohnK

JohnK — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:23:24 +0000

Hi Lindsay. My condolences to you on the passing of your father. There are but a handful of ex-HMS Nabob survivors left. Their memories are precious, and the part they played in earning the freedoms we have today is immeasurable.

If you come across and further information or photographs they would be very much appreciated.

With regards John

Comment on 759 Spitfire Maintenance HMS Heron by JohnK

JohnK — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:16:45 +0000

Hi Maureen, I’ve just checked the original which has a date noted of August 1943. There is a site with Royal Navy archives which may be helpful: there may be a cost involved though.I wish you luck in your hunt for more information.

Comment on Team Merriman by Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:45:06 +0000

Love these pics John, beautiful children and lovely shots. Congratulations to everyone.
I like the new look site too.

Comment on 759 Spitfire Maintenance HMS Heron by maureen teulier

maureen teulier — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:53:21 +0000

Do you have the date for this photo? I’m sorting my late father’s photos (RAF/RNAS) and, although he wasn’t stationed at Hms
Heron, someone resembles him, middle row, 6th from right Can’t see the details when enlarging
Regards

Comment on HMS Nabob by LIndsay Kenyon

LIndsay Kenyon — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:33:52 +0000

Thanks for putting this together . Unfortunately I’m writing this one week after my father’s passing. My father Frank Kenyon was on the Nabob as well and in the last few years shared his experiences, esp. around the day it was torpedoed.

I appreciate all this info and will share pics, stories when I have it more organized.
Thanks again for this info. it is great to read especially at this time.

Comment on Walking the Worm by JohnK

JohnK — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:02:23 +0000

I always knew that you have a lot of good stock in you! When you are home next we will walk the Worm together.