Volos Cemetery

Those that were killed after HMS Devonshires X Turret explosion were laid to rest at Taxiarches cemetery, Volos, Greece

Written on July 6, 2009 | Posted in Odds & Sods | No comment

Turret Explosion

Whilst “HMS Devonshire” was engaged in firing practice in the Aegean, off the island of Skhiatos, the left gun of “X” turret misfired, resulting in 15 fatalities. List of caualties and survivors and awards.

Written on July 4, 2009 | Posted in Odds & Sods | No comment

The Making of a Man

When I was just 17, I joined my first ship H.M.S. Devonshire at Scapa Flow.

Written on July 3, 2009 | Posted in Your Stories | No comment

Devonshire’s Notable War Events

HMS Devonshire. A brief history of notable events from 1929 to 1942 including the sinking of the German Raider “Atlantis”.

Written on July 3, 2009 | Posted in HMS Devonshire | No comment

Norwegian Gold Bullion Snatch

Norwegian Gold Bullion Snatch – April 1940. Was “Devonshire” involved in the transfer of Norway’s assets. Loss of HMS Gloroius at this time.

Written on July 3, 2009 | Posted in HMS Devonshire | 12 comments