This month’s main background image shows HMS Naiad steaming alongside Greek frigate HS Themistocles.
DECEMBER 2021 Features and Noticeboard
Dedicated to the crew of HMS Naiad 1942..
Welcome aboard HMS Naiad
Thanks for visiting us
We invite you to find out more about the four Naiads that have been commissioned for the British Royal Navy since 1797. The ships have had interesting histories ranging from the Battle of Trafalgar, the WWII Malta Convoys and on to the Icelandic Cod War in the 1970's and Gulf Patrol during the Iran/Iraq war.
The memory of the ships and those who served aboard is being kept alive with the formation of the HMS Naiad Association in 2011. The association is open-to-all and we welcome all contact and information that will help us honour the ships, men, family, friends and loved-ones of those who served aboard throughout the years. We particularly welcome anyone with experiences of the latest ships that served in World War II and the most recent Leander class frigate.
Enjoy your visit and feel free to contact us..
Our Charity
In memory of our former shipmate John D’Albert who served aboard HMS Naiad in the 1980’s, the association has adopted The Royal British Legion’s Galanos House & Poppy Lodge as our primary charity.
The recent charity ride to Cardiff raised over £1,200 for the RBL and, during the Reunion Gala Dinner, we more than matched that amount for donation directly to Galanos House. Our chairman will visit Galanos House on 30th-November alongside John D’Albert’s sister Marie to present a cheque. If you live nearby Southam and would like to attend please get in touch.
chairman@hmsnaiad.co.uk
Popular Links & Media
Cod War Leanders
ITN reporting on Royal Naval movements and conflict between the Icelandic shipping fleet and their supporting gunboats; and British trawlermen.
Frigate
Official 1973 Govt film documentary following HMS Sirius during Anti Aircraft and Submarine warfare exercises; and a port visit to Madiera.
Warship
A popular BBC TV drama series produced between 1973 and 1977. The series dealt with life on board a the fictional HMS Hero. It was mainly filmed aboard HMS Phoebe.
Annual Reunion
The 2021 Reunion was held at the Angel Hotel in Cardiff during October and it was great to see former shipmates that hadn’t attended before.
This was the first reunion since Hull in 2019, and included a 125-mile charity bike ride from Saundersfoot to Cardiff. We will be publishing more details about the ride in the near future, so please come back and visit us or check our Facebook page.
The 2022 Reunion will be in Brighton on September 30th, with a proposal for the 2023 event to be held in Gibraltar or Malta to coincide with remembrance weekend. More details to follow.
Visit our Reunion page or contact the association for more details.
e-mail us at reunion@hmsnaiad.co.uk
contact us on Facebook @HMSNaiadAssociation
Visit the reunion page to view all the details
HMS NAIAD Association association
Get In Touch
If you’d like to contact us, we are on some of the most popular social media platforms and hope to expand our presence in the coming months. Please feel free to get in touch with us either by Facebook or Linkedin. Our gallery is viewable by visiting JAlbum.
Alternatively, write to us by e-mail at:
getintouch@hmsnaiad.co.uk
Service Records?
The Association is often asked about service records of former crew members, but it’s important to note that it is a voluntary group and, as such, doesn't hold any official crew lists for any of the Naiad commissions. The National Museum of the Royal Navy holds a limited number of service records but most records are held by the UK’s Ministry of Defence or the National Archives. If you are looking for official information or records on former crew members it’s best to check the following resources:
National Museum of the Royal Navy:
https://www.nmrn.org.uk/research/finding-service-records
The National Archives (UK)
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
Ministry of Defence (UK)
https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records
HMS Naiad WWII Cruiser
2022 will mark the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the World War II cruiser. HMS Naiad had a short 3-year commission, eventually sunk in March 1942 whilst steaming across the Mediterranean bound for Alexandria. Under constant attack, she was hit by a single torpedo by a U-Boat just north of Egypt.
To read more and see images of her in action, plus a photograph of the survivors visit c93 dido class cruiser..
Reunion Ride to Cardiff
On November 30th, accompanied by John D’Albert’s sister Marie, the Association presented the RBL’s Galanos House Care Home with a cheque for £1,457 which was donated by a generous guest at our Reunion Dinner in October. This more than matched the amount raised directly on the 100-mile “Reunion Bike Ride” as part of the Cardiff Reunion event. These funds will be used as part of Galanos House Amenity Fund to benefit the residents in their care.
In total we have raised £2,760 this year.
Thanks to everyone who continue to support us.
