The
H.M.S. SUPERB (CRUISER) ASSOCIATION
ALL (OR NEARLY ALL) YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT THE BRITISH NAVY SHIPS NAMED "SUPERB"
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19 April, 2025
Oppos who have "Crossed the Bar"
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Ken Wilkins
Ken joined the navy in 1950 & was an Ordinary Signalman from 1st October 1952 till 13th November 1953 . He was taken ill and died at Chatham Naval Hospital aged 26. Information kindly supplied by Ken's brother via John Monica Gambell
Posted on
6 April, 2023
In Fond Memory
of our Shipmate
Kenneth George Wilkins
who Crossed the Bar
8 January, 1961
Derek Baldry
Posted on
11 May, 2023
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of our Shipmate
Derek Baldry
who Crossed the Bar
10 May, 2023
Derek was a Leading Telegraphist on the 1956 to 1957 Cruise.
He played the ukulele with the harmonica band and the skiffle group called “The Stewballs” which was part of the concert party on the 1956/7 East Indies Cruise. He said that he used to play guitar with an electrician whose name he can’t recall on the same cruise.
Andy Brierley
Andy Brierley served on the Superb as an Able Seaman Diver between 1954 and 1955. He was a member of the winning Chatham Field Gun Crew in 1951 and a staunch member of the HMS Superb (Cruiser) Association
Posted on
24 June, 2023
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of our Shipmate
Andrew Brierley
who Crossed the Bar
16 June, 2023
Ray Lambert
Posted on
18 August, 2023
Ray was a Boy Seaman from Ganges and served on the Superb for the 1954 to 1956 America & West Indies Cruise. Ray wrote several books about his time in the Royal Navy subsequent to his retirement. He was a great contributor to the HMS Superb (Cruiser) Assiciation.
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of our Shipmate
Raymond Lambert
who Crossed the Bar
18 August, 2023
Derek Dixon
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Derek Dixon
who Crossed the Bar
8 December, 2016
Derek was an Able Seaman on board the Superb during the 1956 - 57 Africa cruise. Information provided by his grandson, Wayne.
Ray Dunwell
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of our Shipmate
Raymond Dunwell
who Crossed the Bar
11 December, 2023
Posted on
22 January, 2024
Phil Grimson
Phil served on the Superb as an acting Petty Office (V) for 2 cruises – both times on the America & West Indies Station – between 1953 and 1955 as an A/SPO (V).
Information provided by his daughter, Linda
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Philip Grimson
who Crossed the Bar
25 January, 2024
Posted on
25 January, 2024
Mike Sullivan
Posted on
21 May, 2024
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of our Shipmate
Michael John Sullivan
who Crossed the Bar
21 December, 1997
Michael (aged about 22) was a Leading Seaman and a keen boxer on the 1954-55 America & West Indies Cruise.
Hugh Kelly
Known to everyone as Hughie he served as a steward on the 1952 - 1953 America & West Indies cruise. He also served on Victory, Frobisher, Devonshire and Excellent as well as the Royal Arthur. Information from his two sons Mick & Paul.
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Hugh Kelly
who Crossed the Bar
10 September, 1988
Peter Hyland
Peter was a signalman who is believed to have served on board around 1949.
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Peter Ronald Hyland
who Crossed the Bar
1 January, 2023
Dave Whittaker - also known as Jim
Dave was a Leading Torpedoman on board for the 1954 - 55 America & West Indies Cruise. He was a L.S.(A) and had 2 specialities after basic training and worked on bomb and mine disposal. One was in Asdic's (he told tales of being asked to hide certain items by Officers as even H.M. Customs weren't allowed in the top secret Asdic's room!), the other was in torpedoes. Information from Dave's two daughters.
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David James Whittaker
who Crossed the Bar
19 July, 1976
Posted on
31 August, 2024
Eric Underhill
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of our Shipmate
Eric Sidney Underhill
who Crossed the Bar
31 January, 1957
Posted on
1 December, 2024
Eric was a Petty Officer Electrician serving on the East Africa cruise (1956 - 1957).
During the voyage between Mombasa and Simonstown Eric died. There was no cause of death mentioned in the official notification sent to Eric's parents so the family are still unaware if the death was accidental, deliberate or as a result of illness. It has been suggested that he may have died following complications subsequent to a minor on board operation on his leg.
It is believed that Eric was buried at sea.
Information from Eric's nephew Doug Underhill.
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Joe Heaton
Joe ended his service as a Chief Petty Officer Stoker or rather a POME as the rating became known. He served on the Superb as an ME(1) between 1955 and 1957. Joe was a constant attendee of the reunions.
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Joseph Heaton
who Crossed the Bar
22 March, 2025
Posted on
24 March, 2025
Wally Moore
Wally served on the Superb from August, 1954 until January, 1956 as a stoker - M.E. (1).
He followed that at Dolphin, Scythian, Adamant & Chaser amongst others. His papers state he worked on outside machinery spaces and interestingly in the Wardroom bar and as an office messenger. Information from John (Slinger) Wood.
Posted on
28 March, 2025
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of our Shipmate
Walter George Moore
who Crossed the Bar
17 March, 2025
Terry Burrows
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Terrence John Burrows
who Crossed the Bar
April, 2025
Terry served on the Superb as a Stoker Mechanic from January 1948 to January 1950 when he
joined the Submarine Service.
He served on many boats and depots ships, including HMS/m's Alcide, Thule, Ambush, Ambrose, Seneschal, Alaric and Taciturn. He returned to General Service in 1963, serving on Orion, Ark Royal and Walkerton. He left the RN in 1973 retiring as a P.O.MEM. and then worked in Devonport Dockyard as a Nuclear Safety Inspector. Info from shipmate Bob Metcalf.
Posted on
10 April, 2025
Tony Catchpole
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of our Shipmate
Trevor Anthony Catchpole
who Crossed the Bar
October, 1981
Trevor, always known as Tony, served on board the Superb during the Africa & Gulf cruise 1956 to 1957 as an Engine Room Lieutenant. He met his wife at Trincomalee whilst on that cruise. Information from his son Richard
Posted on
13 April, 2025
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