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 HMS Devonshire | 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 HMS Devonshire | No comment