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History of Royal Navy cruisers
(heavy cruisers, light cruisers). Royal Navy cruiser website dedicated to
the Southampton Class. HMS Newcastle, HMS Southampton, HMS Birmingham, HMS
Glasgow, HMS Sheffield, HMS Liverpool, HMS Manchester, HMS Gloucester, HMS
Belfast, HMS Edinburgh
including crew and families of ex-crew members notice board for the
Southampton Class cruisers.
HMS Newcastle was built by Vickers
Armstrong and launched laid down on the 4th October 1934 and
launched 23rd January 1936 and completed 5th march 1937. Served in the
home Fleet 1939 to 1941, transferring to the Atlantic fleet 1941 to 1942,
then to the eastern Fleet 1942- 1944, and again moving to the East Indies
1944- 1945, until returning to the Home Fleet late in 1945. finally being
scrapped at Faslane, Scotland 19th August 1959.
Specifications
for HMS Newcastle, HMS Southampton, HMS Birmingham, HMS Glasgow
Displacement:
9,100 tons Speed:
32kt Complement:
700
Armament:
Twelve 6 inch guns in threes. Eight 4 inch anti-aircraft guns in pairs and
eight 2pdr anti-aircraft guns in pairs as well as eight 0.5 inch machine
guns in fours. Six 21 inch torpedo tubes in threes and 3 aircraft.
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| HMS Birmingham |
1st September 1936 |
Broken up 1950. |
| HMS Glasgow |
20th June 1936 |
Broken up 1958. |
| HMS Newcastle |
23rd January 1936 |
Broken up 1959. |
| HMS Sheffield |
23rd July 1936 |
Broken up 1967. |
| HMS Southampton |
10th March 1936 |
Sunk 11th January 1941. |
| HMS
Birmingham |
HMS Birmingham, January 1938.
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HMS Birmingham, January 1938.
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HMS Birmingham, September 1947.
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HMS Birmingham, in reserve, April 1960.
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HMS Birmingham, in reserve, April 1960.
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HMS Birmingham.
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HMS Birmingham at speed circa 1936
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HMS Glasgow, October 1937.
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HMS Glasgow, September 1948.
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HMS Glasgow, June 1938.
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HMS Glasgow, September 1948.
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HMS Glasgow
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| HMS
Newcastle |
HMS Newcastle, 1937.
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HMS Newcastle, 1937.
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HMS Newcastle, 1937.
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HMS Newcastle, 1937.
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HMS Newcastle, 1943.
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HMS Newcastle, March 1945.
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HMS Newcastle, February 1946.
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HMS Newcastle, laid up, August 1959.
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HMS Newcastle
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HMS
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Sheffield |
HMS Sheffield, 1938.
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HMS Sheffield, 1938.
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HMS Sheffield, 1948.
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HMS Sheffield, June 1953.
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HMS Sheffield, in reserve, June 1965.
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HMS Sheffield, to breakers, September 1967.
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HMS Sheffield, to breakers, September 1967.
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HMS Sheffield at Panama.
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Royal Marines from HMS Sheffield at Montevideo, 1st March 1947.
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Naval Historians, Crew & Family
Noticeboard
Southampton Class cruiser, Notice Board for
naval enthusiasts and ex Crew families of Southampton Class cruisers.
This website is not part of any governmental body or official websites
of Southampton Class cruisers.
Photographs and information on historical events about HMS
Newcastle, HMS Southampton, HMS Birmingham, HMS Glasgow, HMS Sheffield,
HMS Liverpool, HMS Manchester, HMS Gloucester, HMS Belfast or HMS
Edinburgh requested for this new website. If you have any information
you would like to send us including photographs of crew members serving
on HMS Newcastle, HMS Southampton, HMS Birmingham, HMS Glasgow, HMS
Sheffield, HMS Liverpool, HMS Manchester, HMS Gloucester, HMS Belfast or
HMS Edinburgh and also photographs of the ships please USE
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HMS NEWCASTLE
WALTER GEORGE NEWTON.. Is
there anyone out there can tell me about my uncle Walter George Newton who
served on the cruiser HMS Newcastle throughout WW2 and any details of this
ship's activity during that period. R Newton. Contact
Here
HAROLD ANTHONY ROWE.. I
am looking for information about my father who served on HMS Newcastle in
WWII. His name is Harold Anthony Rowe, Chief Petty Officer, Ordnance
Artificer. I have a photograph of my father and his friend Pat (I do
not know his surname) and the ship's crew in white uniform. I will
find the photographs and send them to the website. If anyone has
information or memories concerning my father I would be delighted to
receive it. Valerie Overton nee Rowe. Contact
here.
HMS SOUTHAMPTON
***... On 16th October 1939 I was an
eye witness to the attack by German raiders on the fleet at anchor below
the Forth Bridge. I know HMS Mohawk and HMS Southampton were
struck. I actually saw the waterspouts of the bombs which killed
several naval personnel. Many years later in 1977 I bought a house
just beside the Forth Bridge and my neighbour was a retired Bridge
Inspector. We exchanged memories of that dreadful day but I would
like to know any information from the crews of these warships as due to
wartime censorships I was never able to learn the aftermath aboard the
ships afterwards. Hope some interested vet might care to
answer. Contact
here Lt. Cmdr. J.F.C. BARKER-HAHLO...
Died 1941 on board light cruiser Southampton. i want to
find his full name, date of birth, and family names. he was a
relation. Contact Here
FRANK PARSONS.. My
father Frank served on HMS Southampton from October 1938 until her
sinking in the Med on 11th January 1941. He survived the sinking but is
now deceased. I would like to contact anyone who may have known him or
served with him during this time. Contact me at davep@dparsons63.freeserve.co.uk
WILLIAM DEVLIN:
I am looking for info on HMS
Southampton as my late Uncle served aboard her during WW2. please
contact Robert Devlin at lesley.devlin@lineone.net
HMS
BIRMINGHAM
GEORGE ALFRED JONES.. My father was a stoker first class
aboard HMS Birmingham between 1945 - 1950 maybe longer don't know.
I am desperately seeking info about him. If anyone can help please
do. His name was George Alfred Jones. On time of joining he
was about 17-18. He lived in Birmingham possible Nechelles. If
anyone knows or give info please Contact
here
FRANK CLIFFORD RONALD LEWIS... I'm
researching my family history and know my grandfather served on HMS
Birmingham in WW2 from 1943 onwards. His name was Frank Clifford
Ronald Lewis, known as Peter. His rank was Surgeon (Dental)
Lieutenant Commander. I would be thrilled to hear from anyone who
knew him or served with him. contact
here
Information.. I would like information of HMS Birmingham's evacuation
of 'Y' staff from Stonecutters Island, Hong Kong in 1939. I believe
Birmingham moved the Hong Kong gold reserves from Hong Kong to Singapore
at that time. Any information welcome contact James at jimanne7@bigpond.com (posted
13/05/03)
ALBERT BETTS.. My
grandfather served aboard three ships HM Birmingham, HMS Victory and one
other. His name was Albert Martin (Sonny) Betts. I am looking for anyone
who has any photo's of him with or without his mates. I would really
love to chat with anyone who knew him. Contact me at russell.graham@ntlworld.com
THOMAS HENRY KING.. Thomas served
on HMS Birmingham possibly as a stoker. If anyone remembers him or has information
about him please contact me at stevegrace73@hotmail.com
HMS NEWCASTLE..
My father served on HMS
Newcastle during WW2. I am looking for information and photos of the
ship and crew. Contact me at williamT6@aol.com
HMS SHEFFIELD..
DONALD BOAKES: My grandfather served on HMS Sheffield during
WW2 and also on HMS Hood during the 1930's I have very little
information about him, he also served on HMS Juno Any
information would be helpful please contact me at rich.warick@tesco.net
JACK DUNCAN PECKHAM NO. JX127720..
Served on HMS Sheffield (as well as HMS Shropshire and HMS Kent). I am
looking for details of actions during the period 1939-1945 as my father
was aboard in the gunnery section. If you can help please contact
Raymond Peckham at razerjack@lineone.net IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEAVE A
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Night Attack on the Newcastle by Robert Taylor.
Hit and run attacks by fast moving German E-Boats were a constant threat to vital Allied shipping in the Mediterranean during the second World War. Often made under cover of darkness, these fast, highly manoeuvrable craft would speed through a convoy, release their torpedoes, and disappear into the night. During the night of 15 June 1942 German E-Boats of the 3rd Flotilla left their Eastern Mediterranean base at Derna to intercept an Allied convoy bound for the island of Malta. Shortly after midnight, under the command of Leutnant Seigfried Wuppermann, the motor torpedo boat S-56 slipped past two Royal Navy escort destroyers to make a stern attack on the British cruiser HMS Newcastle. Alerted to the incoming attack, suddenly a searchlight at Newcastles foremast switched on, illuminating S-56 from stem to stern. Reacting quickly, Wuppermann fired two torpedoes in quick succession from 600 yards, and turned hard to starboard to make good his escape. A second searchlight aboard Newcastle pin-pointed S-56, but by then it was too late. Travelling at 33 knots, under fire from the escorts, S-56 threw out a smoke screen and released depth charges as a distraction, and disappeared into the darkness. Robert Taylors action packed painting shows S-56 some thirty seconds after release of her torpedoes, as the first explodes against the hull of HMS Newcastle. The second will strike a few seconds later. The cruiser, though badly damaged, limped back to Alexandria.
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 26 inches x 20 inches (66cm x 51cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Admiral of the Fleet Sir Henry Leach GCB DL, Lieutenant John Baber RNVR, Able Seaman Wilfred Marriott RN, Signalman Arthur Deakin RN and Chief Petty Officer Rupert Stant RN.
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