Cdr. D. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. Admiral Sir Percy Noble KCB CVO, Commander in Chief Western Approaches from February 1941 to. Cdr. Thirteen crew were lost and 6. hydrographic specialisation and service in HMS . D. HMS Unique (Lt. E. 12, -17. HMS Stork also picks up 14 survivors from the British merchant Ruckinge that was torpedoed and damaged, finally sunk by gunfire from the British. Post-war German report on the Sinking of Royal Oak translated by British Admiralty. M. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. It had departed Gibraltar on 16 August 1943 and was made up of the sloop HMS Shoreham. Burrough, CB, RN) joined the convoy around 0900Z/23. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. 000 Allied Commanders of WWII, from the US Navy, Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, The Polish Navy and others. Born in Plymouth, Captain Frederic John ‘Johnnie’ Walker lived on Pembroke Road in Bootle from 1941 after he was given command of HMS Stork – part of the 36th Escort Group guarding convoys. Stork, heron, crane and egret birds. HMS Stork (Cdr F. Enchantress was the first in the class, and was built as an armed Admiral 's yacht. History. Around 1730B/22, USS Texas and USS Jeffers arrived at Mers-el-Kebir. The convoy was escorted by the sloop HMS Stork, corvettes HMS Convolvulus, HMS Marigold, HMS Pentstemon, HMS Samphire [this corvette might have already parted company though, see below] and the minesweepers HMS Acute, HMS Alarm, HMS Albacore and HMS Cadmus. S. S. Bittern class sloop. Mansfield, RN) and the frigate HMS Awe (Lt. Tarleton (1796 ship) Tellicherry (1796 ship) HMS Termagant (1796) Thames (1796 EIC ship) HMS Triton (1796) V. jpg 800 × 598; 41 KB. Mansfield, RN) and the frigate HMS Awe (Lt. H. (1756) Stork was designed to the dimensions and shape of HMY Royal Caroline (depicted, by John Cleveley the Elder, 1750). This section includes over 21. P. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. The ship was later refloated, repaired and returned. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. (32) and HMS Eurydice (24). BITTERN-Class Sloop ordered from JS White at Cowes, IoW on 26th May 1936 under the 1935 Programme and laid down on 27th August 1935. Cdr. D. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. late Commander of the Stork, has been advanced to the rank of Post Captain, with the command of the Abergavenny, 54, Jamaica. However, luckily for us all, he was given command of HMS Stork in 1941, part of the 36th Escort Group guarding convoys of merchant ships crossing the Atlantic: a vital lifeline for our country and one which had to be. E. She had been laid down for use as a Refrigerated. jpg 800 × 603; 55 KB. Gray, DSC, RN) joined the convoy but was detached later the same day. HMS Starfish (1916) HMS Stork (1916) HMS Strongbow (1916)View all All Photos Tagged HMS Cockchafer. 18 crew members, four gunners and three passengers were picked up by the British steam merchant Finland from the same convoy. Around 1730B/22, USS Texas and USS Jeffers arrived at Mers-el-Kebir. Around 0615B, the sloop HMS Stork (Lt. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). Around 0800B/23, HMS Emperor, HMS Khedive, USS Herndon and USS Shubrick arrived at Algiers. 7-inch guns forward and four 3-pounder saluting guns. C. German U-boat U-574 was sunk in the North Atlantic near Punta Delgada, in position 38°12'N, 17°23'W, by ramming and depth charges from the British sloop HMS Stork (Cdr. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. 23) German U-boat U-574 was sunk in the North Atlantic near Punta Delgada, in position 38°12'N, 17°23'W, by ramming and depth charges from the British sloop HMS Stork (Cdr. 000 Allied Warships and over 11. Rank. R. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). T. Another image shows Venus the bulldog, mascot of the destroyer HMS Vansittart, leaning out of the ship in 1941 while another brings to life HMS Stork’s mascot who was on board ship in Liverpool. HMS Stork 1943 IWM FL 22540. Nicholl, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Tobermory with HMS Stork (Cdr. Developing our collections information. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). Aboard HMS Stork (U 81) when hit on 12 Nov 1942. Also joining on the split up of the combined convoy was the Mediterranean escort of the convoy. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. HMS Stork was a Black Swan class sloop: Walker's first charge was a convoy, HG. Nectan and the M/S trawlers HMS Staffa and HMS Unst. Attached to 220 Sqn. M. Both escorts, loaded with survivors, sailed for Harstad. Nectan and the M/S trawlers HMS Staffa and HMS Unst. Around 1730B/22, USS Texas and USS Jeffers arrived at Mers-el-Kebir. J. HMS Stork in July 1943. HMS Stork was a BITTERN-Class sloop that served as a Survey Ship in the Far East from 1936 to 1942, escorting convoys and providing AA defence. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). Jordan, USNR) coming from Oran. HMS Stork (Senior Officer Fishery Protection) did not attend the review. Hull used as a wharf. whole: Nitrate. Maud, RN) and HMS Ilex (D 61) (LtCdr P. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder. After 12 minutes, HMS Stork gained revenge by sinking the submarine U-574 (Gengelbach). Goossens, RNN) departed Londonderry for Falmouth. HMS Stanley was lost to U574 on 19 December with the loss of all but 25 of her crew. HMS Stork, November 1946. HMS Stork also picks up 14 survivors from the British merchant Ruckinge that was torpedoed and damaged, finally sunk by gunfire from the British corvette HMS. Stork was laid down on 19 June 1935 by William Denny & Brothers of Dumbarton, Scotland and launched on 21 April 1936. HMS Stork was a Bittern class sloop of the Royal Navy which served in convoy escort groups during World War II. ). The R-class were an improvement on the previous M-class with geared steam. The rescue vessel Rathlin and the boomb defence vessels HMS Barndale and HMS Barnehurst were also with the convoy. HMS Protector (2011–) which carries the survey motor boat (SMB) James Caird IV. Nectan and the M/S trawlers HMS Staffa and HMS Unst. Guggenberger) sank the British aircraft carrier Ark Royal on November 13, 1941. They were escorted by the destroyers HMS Isis, HMS Anthony, sloops HMS Stork, HMS Redpole, A/S trawler HMS St. Nectan and the M/S trawlers HMS Staffa and HMS Unst. HMS Stork, sloop. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). Around 2245B/22, HMS Searcher, HMS Pursuer, USS Butler, USS Gherardi, HMS Stork and HMS Awe were joined by the destroyer escort USS Marsh (Lt. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. * -- No survivors. {{Infobox ship |Ship image=John Cleveley the Elder - The 'Royal Caroline'. Behague, RN). HMS Waterwitch (1892) This page was last edited on 22 September 2019, at 02:00 (UTC). jpg 800 × 596; 45 KB. Around 0700A/5, the corvette HMS Samphire arrived at. D. Originally enclosed in a patrol report dated 30 May 1943 from J Whitton, Lieut in Command. HMS Wolverine embarked nearly 700 soldiers, including the Irish Guards, from the burning troopship while HMS Stork provided air defence. Brief though HMS Stanley's career was, she demonstrated both the validity of the Long Range Escort concept, and also the effectiveness of a properly trained and. The U-boat War in World War Two (Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945) and World War One (Kaiserliche Marine, 1914-1918) and the Allied efforts to counter the threat. Our records are never finished. 7th Jun 1941 Exercise. Promoted to captain on 9 October 1801, Parker assumed command of the sixth-rate HMS Alarm in March 1802 and then the fifth-rate HMS Amazon in October 1802 and remained with her for the next 9 years. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. 15th May 1940 Air Raids. Cdr. Also joining on the split up of the combined convoy. Track chart of HM Submarine Unshaken, Operation Snapdragon 24-30 May 1943. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). The U-boat War in World War Two (Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945) and World War One (Kaiserliche Marine, 1914-1918) and the Allied efforts to counter the threat. §§§ -- The most recently published British research suggests U-47 and U-70 sinkings should be transposed. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). HMS Scott (J79) HMS Sealark (1903) HMS Stork (L81) T. The new HMS Hamilton (ex-USS Kalk) was damaged in a collision with the new HMS Georgetown and subsequently transferred from the RN to the RCN, becoming the HMCS Hamilton. Browse 83 stork silhouette illustrations and vector graphics available royalty-free, or start a new search to explore more great images and vector art. Sometimes we discover new information that changes what we know about an object, such as who made it or used it. Carse, DSC, RNVR) joined. HMS Stork was a 16-gun ship sloop of the Cormorant class in the Royal Navy, ordered in November 1794 to a joint design by Sir John Henslow and William Rule, launched in 1796 at Deptford Dockyard. A. 12N, 13. HMS Stork was a 10-gun Alderney-class sloop of the Royal Navy which saw active service during the Seven Years' War. Cdr. Fraser, RN) collide with each other about 200 nautical miles south-west of Cape Clear while escorting convoy OB 2. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. On the 18th, HMS Blankney with HMS Stanley scored another kill. to qualify as Torpedo Lieutenant, remaining there on the staff until 1897. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. MFQ 1/586/5-6 Atlantic Ocean. HMS Imogen (D44), the Royal Navy I-class destroyer, escorting convoy carrying troops of the Polish Independent Podhalan Rifles Brigade to Narvik, May 1940. The U-boat War in World War Two (Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945) and World War One (Kaiserliche Marine, 1914-1918) and the Allied efforts to counter the threat. This section includes over 21. She was active during the Second World War , serving in convoy escort groups, and was a successful anti-submarine warfare vessel, being credited with the destruction of four U-boats . There are:6 items tagged HMS Stork available in our Library. G. 000 Allied Warships and over 11. 000 Allied Commanders of WWII, from the US Navy, Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, The Polish Navy. Vanquisher even had to be towed back to port. A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. George Howe; Ship's name: HMS Stork; Pay book number: SB 166; Rank: Able Seaman; Relation: Wife Ann; When Alloted: 1797; Remarks: [Discharged to sick quarters 28 July 1798 St Nicholas Mole then deserted]. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. If you can provide any additional information, please add it here. E. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). 14th May 1940 Troop ship attacked. Around 1730B/22, USS Texas and USS Jeffers arrived at. The Battle of the Atlantic 1939-1945 A8663. The U-boat was then attacked with depth charges from another escort while the sloop was taken in tow to Gibraltar. Nectan and the M/S trawlers HMS Staffa and HMS Unst. Also joining on the split up of the combined convoy was the Mediterranean escort of the convoy. They did this one by one and they were then escorted out to sea by the destroyer HMS Arrow (Cdr. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. van Zwanenburg, RNN) took over the escort. This section includes over 21. Cdr. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. Cdr. Launched in 1757, she was assigned to the Navy's. Revenge was immediate, U574 being sunk by the sloop HMS Stork within minutes of HMS Stanley's loss. J. HMS Stork was a British escort ship that sank many U boats in the Atlantic and Mediterranean during World War 2. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. In a race umpired by the former rower Claude Taylor, Cambridge won by five lengths in a record time of 17 minutes and 50 seconds, beating the existing record set in. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. In 1894 he was appointed to the shore establishment HMS . Circa Feb 1800 Charles Laroche, Esq. Walker, RN) and landed at Devonport. We would like to obtain digital copies of any documents or photographs relating to WW2 you may have at home. Cdr. These troops. She is to proceed to. It was notable for the destruction of five German U-boats (the true total was not known to the British until after the war). Served on indicates the ships we have listed for the person, some were stationed on multiple ships hit by U-boats. Around 0945B/22, USS Texas, HMS Emperor, HMS Khedive, USS Jeffers, USS Herndon and USS Shubrick parted company with the other ships. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). Walker was a driver, as most good commanders are, and his crews and captains trained exhaustively ashore at first. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. “The Battle of the Atlantic was the dominating factor all through the war. Also joining on the split up of the combined convoy was the Mediterranean escort of the convoy. HMS Stork (Navy Photos, click to enlarge) return to. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. A question to Sawyer County Record readers on their predictions for the snowfall for the winter of 2023-24 considering last winter, 2022-23, over 8 feet of snow fell. HMS Scott (1997–) Coastal survey vessels. HMS Encounter, HMS Deptford and HMS Convolvulus parted company with the convoy on this day. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. HMS Echo (2003–) which carries SMB Sapphire. H. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. Cdr. J. They were escorted by the destroyers HMS Isis, HMS Anthony, sloops HMS Stork, HMS Redpole, A/S trawler HMS St. HMS Setter (1916) HMS Sharpshooter (1917) HMS Simoom (1916) HMS Skate (1917) HMS Sorceress (1916) HMS Springbok. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. Walker, RN), and by depth charges from a Martlet aircraft (Sqdn. Nectan and the M/S trawlers HMS Staffa and HMS Unst. About one hour later, HMS Stanley got an asdic contact and HMS Pentstemon carried out several depth charge attacks on U-131, causing serious damage and forcing her to surface due to chlorine gas from the batteries at 1247hrs. Served on indicates the ships we have listed for the person, some were stationed on multiple ships hit by U-boats. They were escorted by the destroyers HMS Isis, HMS Anthony, sloops HMS Stork, HMS Redpole, A/S trawler HMS St. A. HMS Stork (Cdr F. Echo-class multi–purpose survey vessels. HMS Stork (Cdr F. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. 1 persons found. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). Aldegonde and Viceroy of. T. The Group was led by HMS Stork under his command and comprised the two sloops, Stork and Deptford and seven corvettes, Convolvulus, Gardenia, Marigold, Penstemon, Rhodedendron, Samphire and Vetch. Around 0700A/5, the corvette HMS Samphire arrived at. Stork with baby. The convoy was escorted by the sloop HMS Stork, corvettes HMS Convolvulus, HMS Marigold, HMS Pentstemon, HMS Samphire [this corvette might have already parted company though, see below] and the minesweepers HMS Acute, HMS Alarm, HMS Albacore and HMS Cadmus. Marcus Beresford - known as "Berry". J. These were the predecessor o the destroyer which started with. Banterer, Bullfrog, Cockchafer, Espoir, Grappler, Raven, Redwing (ex-Espoir), Starling, Stork, Wrangler & Wasp. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. HMS Setter (1916) HMS Sharpshooter (1917) HMS Simoom (1916) HMS Skate (1917) HMS Sorceress (1916) HMS Springbok. The rescue vessel Rathlin and the boomb defence vessels HMS Barndale and HMS Barnehurst were also with the convoy. [Note 1] HMS Lively ( Royal. Torpedo Gunboats from the first, HMS Rattlesnake, and the classes, Grasshopper, Sharpshooter, Alarm and Halcyon Class Torpedo Gunboats built between 1886 and 1894. Also joining on the split up of the combined convoy was the Mediterranean escort of the convoy. C. Carse, DSC, RNVR) joined. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. HMS Stork crew 1942 IWM A 8663. At 03. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). HMS Enchantress (L 56 / U 56) HMS Stork (L 81 / U 81) 3 Sloops of the Bittern class . P. J. The Second World War was fully in its stride when he took. 1 of them was lost. Although not a native son of the city (he was born in Plymouth) Captain Frederic John ‘Johnnie’ Walker is very much one of Liverpool’s heroes. HMS Stork, November 1946. 1947. They did this one by one and they were then escorted out to sea by the destroyer HMS Arrow (Cdr. C. They were escorted by the destroyers HMS Isis, HMS Anthony, sloops HMS Stork, HMS Redpole, A/S trawler HMS St. British Report of the Interrogation of Survivors. It had departed Gibraltar on 16 August 1943 and was made up of the sloop HMS Shoreham. Three ships were built: HMS Enchantress (originally called Bittern, but renamed before launching in 1934), HMS Stork and HMS Bittern. HMS Enchantress survived the war and was sold into civilian service in 1946, being renamed Lady. , by RAF, raised and recommissioned. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. 14th May 1940 Troop ship attacked. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. Size of this preview: 800 × 491 pixels. It was escorted by the AA destroyer HMS Vega (Cdr. Johnnie Walker lived on Pembroke Road in Bootle from 1941 after he was given command of HMS Stork – part of the 36th Escort Group guarding convoys of merchant ships crossing the Atlantic. D. The destroyers HMS Veteran (Cdr. Conversion was completed on 10 January 1940. § -- A semiofficial British account (1954) says 20 March. He returned to England and then spent nearly a year in HMS Stork in the North Sea or with the blockade fleet off Brest. Ocean survey vessels. Brewer, RN) and observed a hit near the bridge. The list of shipwrecks in December 1941 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during December 1941. ( 9) 24 Sep 1942. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). HMS STORK sustained major structural damage to bow and her Sonar Dome was broken away from ship's structure by U574 when it sank after the ramming. The plate was inked, and the excess ink wiped from the flat surface before printing, so that ink remained only in the engraved. Active ships Antarctic patrol vessel. It had departed Gibraltar on 16 August 1943 and was made up of the sloop HMS Shoreham. U-19 sank Norwegian steamer Manx (1343grt) in 58'30N, 01'33W. W. 000 Allied Warships and over 11. F. Vector of egret design on white background. HMS Stork (1796) T. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. Also joining on the split up of the combined convoy. Gray, DSC, RN) joined the convoy but was detached later the same day. H. 7th Jun 1941 Exercise. Christmas celebrations during the Second. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. Mansfield, RN) and the frigate HMS Awe (Lt. Unfortunately, with a new Captain, Stork hit a sandbank on leaving Lowestoft on 6th July, damage to the port prop was severe which necessitated docking at Portsmouth, a replacement prop (ex HMS Enchantress) was fitted but too late to attend the review. HMS Stork, sister-ship (Navy Photos, click to enlarge) return to Contents List. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. On 13 August the sloop HMS Stork (Lt. "Johnnie" Walker) immediately raced to the spot together with four other escorts. Johnson. The U-boat War in World War Two (Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945) and World War One (Kaiserliche Marine, 1914-1918) and the Allied efforts to counter the threat. British seaman trained as asdic operator at Anti-Submarine Training School, HMS Osprey, Portland, GB, 1939; served aboard HMS Wallace, Rosyth Escort Group in GB coastal waters and North Sea, 1939-1940; served aboard HMS Stork, 36th Escort Group in North Atlantic, 1941-1942; served aboard HMS Starling, 2nd and 22nd Escort Groups in North. U-81 (Kptlt. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). It had departed Gibraltar on 16 August 1943 and was made up of the sloop HMS Shoreham. The French 28-gun frigates La Bayonnaise (11) and Brune (12) were running under easy sails. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. In July 1941 HMS Avon Vale was a unit of the Home Fleet that went to the Mediterranean to support the escort vessels stationed at Gibraltar tasked to escort a supply convoy (operation Substance) from Gibraltar to Malta. M. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. W. ¤ -- No survivors. HMS Strongbow Type. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. J. The German U-boats sank 3 major Allied warships in the Mediterranean, 2 aircraft carriers and the only battleship sunk on the high seas by U-boats. We have over a million object records online, and we are adding to this all the time. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. Cdr. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). C. Also joining on the split up of the combined convoy was the Mediterranean escort of the convoy. Around 0615B, the sloop HMS Stork (Lt. Revenge was immediate, U574 being sunk by the sloop HMS Stork within minutes of HMS Stanley's loss. Armament: 2 x 64 pounder MLR guns & 2 x 20 pounder ML guns. C. C. Date U-Boat Last Commander Cause of Sinking Position 1939 14 Sep U-39 Glattes HMS Faulknor, Foxhound & Firedrake 58-32 N, 11-49 W 20[22?] Sep§ U-27 Franz HMS Fortune & Forester 58-35 N, 09-02 W 8 Oct U-12 von der Ropp Mine *Straits of Dover 13 Oct U-40 Barten Mine Straits of Dover 13 Oct U-42 Dau HMS Imogen & Ilex 49-12N,. S. Due to retire in 1939, John Walker instead took command of the HMS Stork in 1941, when the Second World War was announced. 000 Allied Commanders of WWII, from the US Navy, Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, The Polish Navy. Around 0615B, the sloop HMS Stork (Lt. 000 Allied Warships and over 11. A. HMS Stork (1652) was a 36-gun ship, originally Dutch, captured in 1652, took part in the Battle of the Gabbard, hulked in 1653, sold in 1663. Around 1900A/7, The remainder of convoy KMF A1 split into two sections, one for ' A Sector ' (Apple Sector) and one for ' B Sector ' (Beer Sector). Cdr. You can click on any of the names for possible additional information. The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS Ajax at Portsmouth A 20903. The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. F. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. F. The U-boat War in World War Two (Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945) and World War One (Kaiserliche Marine, 1914-1918) and the Allied efforts to counter the threat. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. 15th May 1940 Fire. Admiral of the Fleet Earl Mountbatten of Burma A15108. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. In March 1913, HMS Stork was donated by Royal Navy to the Kensington branch of the Navy League as a training ship for the sons of ex-servicemen who were dead or seriously disabled. Category Photographs Related period Second World War (production), Second World War (content) Materials. Around 2245B/22, HMS Searcher, HMS Pursuer, USS Butler, USS Gherardi, HMS Stork and HMS Awe were joined by the destroyer escort USS Marsh (Lt. Convoy FS 93 (22 or 23 ships) departed the Tyne for Southend where it arrived on 13 February. This section includes over 21. Fate: 1950, Sold. HMS Stork crew 1942 IWM A 8663. History.