Royal Navy MemoriesHMS Devonshire and HMS Leopard and HMS Glasgow Portal
Harry H Corbett
Harry H Corbett served in HMS Devonshire 1944-45 as a Royal Marine. He is fondly recalled for his role in “Steptoe and Son” as Harold Albert Kitchener Steptoe, a Rag & Bone man residing at Oil Drum Lane. His daughter, actress Sussanah Corbett has now put his life to words: “Harry H Corbett – The Front Legs [...]
Devonshire a brief History
The First “Devonshire Built by William Wyatt at Burlesdon on Southampton Water. Launched 6th May 1692. A Third-rater of 1,220 tons: 80 guns. Length 127 ft. Breadth 41 ft. : Depth 17 ft. Complement varied from 410—490 men : and after the 1704 refit was 700. Cape Barfleur was the scene of the “Devonshire’s” first [...]
HMS Devonshire’s Captains
All HMS Devonshire Captains from 1692 to 1968
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”.
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.
