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HMS Tyrian: Type 16 Frigate (Limited Conversion)

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Came across this photo of HMS TYRIAN after her conversion to a Type 16. Nothing startling in the photo except she appears to have an enclosed bridge. My records show that of the Type 16 conversions only Teazer, Tumult and Terpischore had the enclosed bridge fitted with the rest keeping the traditional open destroyer type bridge. Any ex-Tyrians like to comment ??? Regards gerry
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I'm not an ex-TYRIAN, but the photo in post #1 shows TYRIAN with an open bridge; the row of glass panes across the forward edge of the bridge is a windscreen. The enclosed bridge on three of the ships was a very different looking structure - photo of an example at [url]http://www.navyphotos.co.uk/tesr%20fgt1b.jpg[/url]. Tim

Tim Thanks for that. I couldnt make my mind up on it as other pics of the open bridge clearly show the panes of glass whereas this one seems (?) to have a roof or is it a trick of the light ?? Regards Gerry

Gerry, here's a nice photo of Tyrian and shows the open bridge very well. Regards Alan
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Great pic Alan. Much better than the version I have.

I was on a type 16 Gerry HMS Termagant. We were with the third submarine flotilla at Rothesay whereas the Tyrian was with the second at Portland. Both sets of torpedo tubes were removed and the spaces set up for stowing spent torpedoes fired by the training submarines. At the time we had the latest in Asdic sets the 169 but before anyone jumps down my throat I am talking about the year 1953. Bob.
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[quote] Great pic Alan. Much better than the version I have. [/quote] Cheers Rik, here's another one almost identical pose but of Hms Termagant taken in 1953 when Bob must have been onboard. Regards Alan
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I presume that Troubridge was of this class and was converted to a Type 15, rather than Type 16 Frigate. [I](On checking my picks of Troubridge, I came across one captioned "hms troubridge 145" but noticed that the pennant number on the ship was F102, which is Zest, so I have renamed her. I know others will have that same photo, wrongly captioned).[/I] Whilst most of the Type 15's had "rounded" bridges, several - such as Zest, Ulster & Troubridge - had swept wing bridges, which were later incorporated into the Tribal, Rothesay, Whitby and Leopard Class frigates. Kempenfelt had a different bridge altogether.

And which type of bridge did the Troutbridge have then in the Navy Lark. Got it then, good. But i do not recall any other warship having a trout bridge, but it could be either open or closed. Yes !

I am highly indignant that a thread about Type 16 (limited conversion) Frigates has progressed for NINE posts without mention of my beloved HMS TEAZER. :rolleyes: Norman Wisdom would spin in his grave, for it was on board TEAZER (amongst other Blackwoods) that he starred in 1958 film The Bulldog Breed. "Abandoned ship" three times over the side as extras, freezing water in a July Portland Harbour, but we each got ten shillings for our efforts. Six pints of scrumpy in the Breakwater Hotel and fish 'n chips from the Greasy Spoon on the way back on board. All for 50p! More on Type 16's later. Furious of Foulmouth!:D

Images of HMS TEAZER c/w enclosed bridge: .... but you wouldn't think it with all the personnel on the bridge roof! There, I feel better already!:rolleyes:
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Gosh you are a teaze Destroyerman on your # 10 It cannot have conceivably been 50 pence. It must surely have been ten shillings, ten bob, a brown back, 10/-, 'alf a quid or back then a days pay.

Likewise culverin, I appreciate your humour too. Nice to have a pleasant quip now and again in these dark austere days.;) Gerry, one thing I must say about the Type 16 conversions, although they may have been downgraded on firepower and weaponry, they still retained the graceful lines of the traditional British WWII emergency destroyer. The 'full' conversion, ie Type 15, robbed the vessel of her looks. The machinery fit didn't change one iota and the ships were still capable of circa 35 knots, (full speed, not full power, there is a distinction). I should have images of most type 16's, do you want them posted here? Sandy.

Sandy Any photos will be welcome. Not sure if there is a Type 16 thread they should go to as this started purely as an enquiry on TYRIAN. Regards Gerry

A gallery has now been started for them. Please see link below. [URL]http://www.worldnavalships.com/forums/showthread.php?p=140033#post140033[/URL]

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