Battlecruiser histories. Royal naval battlecruisers HMS Repulse and HMS Renown. Battlecruiser website dedicated to the history of HMS Repulse and HMS Renown from their launch to their participation in major wars also notice board for families of ex-crew of HMS Repulse and HMS Renown.

HMS Repulse, January 1938.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP609

HMS Repulse, January 1938.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP607

HMS Repulse, January 1938.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP608

HMS Repulse, 1937.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP605

HMS Repulse, 1937.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP606

HMS Repulse, 1925.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP603

HMS Repulse, 1930.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP604

HMS Repulse, 1925.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP601

HMS Repulse, 1925.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP602

HMS Repulse, 1918.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP597

HMS Repulse, 1925.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP599

HMS Repulse, 1916.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP595

HMS Repulse, 1916.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP596

HMS Repulse was built at Clydebank by John Brown, and launched on 8th January 1916 . She saw action in the First World war on the 17 November 1917 at Heligoland Bight (a sortie by British battlecruisers.). During World War Two. She operated off Norway in 1940, and on Convoy duty until the summer of 1941. Repulse joined the eastern Fleet in October 1941, arriving at Singapore on the 2nd of December, she sailed with HMS Prince of Wales and four destroyers to attack Japanese naval forces in their landing areas around Malaya. On the 10th December both the repulse and Prince of Wales were attacked by 80 Japanese aircraft and were sunk, HMS Repulse being hit by a Torpedo and sunk at 1233 hours, after being hit by a further 4 hits.

HMS Repulse Battle Scroll from 1922

Photograph sent in by Andrew Campbell

HMS Repulse between 1916 - 1918. 

A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  © Walker Archive. Order Code  PH329

HMS Repulse photographed in the 1930s

Original Post card for sale Price £28 Order Code  PH330

Naval Historians, Crew & Family Noticeboard

Repulse class battleships, Notice Board for naval enthusiasts and ex Crew families of the Repulse Class. This website is not part of any governmental body or official websites of Repulse class battleships. Schematic drawing courtesy of Monty Mills.

Photographs and information on historical events about HMS Repulse requested for this new website. If you have any information you would like to send us including photographs of crew members serving on HMS Repulse and also photographs of the ship please  USE OUR MESSAGE FORM 

MESSAGES

WILLIAM HALL...   My Grandfather William Hall served on HMS repulse and was a petty  officer on this ship when he married in Dec 1928 he was from west ham is he  related to YOU email me at trev2408@aol.com

NORMAN COOK..   My father now passed away, served on the Repulse as an electrician during the war but was transfered to mine sweepers before she went to Singapore (Thankfully).  Anyone that can find a crew list or knew him or any info please contact me samido@paradise.net.nz I have some crew photos amongst his stuff and they are wearing shorts, very brown in front of forward guns.He has a repulse cigarrette case, I don't know if that was issued?

ALBERT WILLIAM REYNOLDS.. I am hoping that someone, somewhere knows of my dad's time on the Repulse. Could not find him on the ships crew list. As far as I know, he was taken off Repulse before she sank. Any info contact me at eve.baker@freshfields.com 

CHARLES NESTOR HOWE.. My Grandfather Charles Howe was (I think) Leading Stoker on the Repulse during her 1924 Royal Cruise. He would have been about 30 years old at the time. Any pictures of crew etc would be interesting to see. Contact me at jeff.howe@ferrari.co.uk 

EDWARD JOHN O'CONNOR.. My father in law served on HMS Repulse and was one of the survivors when it went down. If anyone knows John, please email him at bestbet@btinternet.com 

JAMES EDWARD HAYNES. I recently discovered my relative was a gunner on HMS Repulse. I am now looking for information on him and if anyone may have known him or has pictures of the crew, I would love to hear from them. Contact Richard McShee at richard@mcshee666.fsnet.co.uk 

ARTHUR JAMES BREWER   My Grandfather served on HMS Repulse as a warrant mechanician. He was reported lost presumed killed (he probably went down with the ship). Both myself and my mother would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew him on ship. Contact Roy Worral at royworrall@optvsnet.co.au or Kit Worrall at Kitroy@iprimus.com.au 

VICTOR HALL. My Grandfather was a survivor of HMS Repulse. Did anyone know him. Does anyone have any photo's of the crew of Repulse. if you can help please contact Nicola White at nicola@eliotpark.freeserve.co.uk 

CHUM GREENHAM: My Grandfather was a stoker on HMS Repulse when she was sunk December  1941. if you knew my grandfather or has info that may help, please contact Alan Greenham at A.Greenham@btopenworld.com  

HUGH W JONES..  I am looking for any information or photos showing my Grandfather Hugh WJones. He was a survivor of the Repulse and for anyone that knew of him, any stories or information would gratefully be received. Contact me at: bethjones@softhome.net 

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HMS Repulse with HMS Prince of Wales Under Attack by Ivan Berryman

Mitsubishi G4Ms of 27 Kanoya Kokutai begin their devastating attack on Force Z off the north east coast of Malaya on 10th December 1941. Both Repulse and prince of Wales were lost in the attack, while their accompanying destroyers remained to pick up survivors among them HMS Express which can be seen off HMS Repulse starboard quarter.

Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £95.00

Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £135.00

Limited edition of 10 remarques. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £335.00

Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £690.00

Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00

Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00

HMS Repulse by Ivan Berryman.

Wearing her unusual black and white disruptive colour scheme, HMS Repulse is pictured as part of Force Z in company with HMS Prince of Wales and the destroyer Vampire. These two mighty battleships were to be lost within hours of each other, the victims of intense Japanese air strikes. Vampire and the destroyer Electra were on hand to pick up survivors from both ships.

Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00

Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00

Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £690.00

Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00

Original painting by Ivan Berryman.Massive Saving! Was £5040. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £3200.00

Postcards size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00