She was launched by Mrs Edges on 21st April 1936 as the 9th ship to carry the name, which dates from 1652. W. Grateful for the transparency and for the safety of the crew, the Captain shared with the Royal Navy that my grandfather, Chief Petty Officer. Walker got his chance at last in the fall of 1941, when he was appointed to the command of the 1,200-ton Bittern-class sloop HMS Stork, and to the leadership of 36th Escort Group. Carse, DSC, RNVR) joined. P. HMS STORK 'Banterer' Class composite gunboat Built by: Samuda, Poplar Machinery: Rennie Launched: 18/05/1882 1882, Sheerness 1883, Cape of Good Hope 1884, South East Coast of Africa 1887, Chatham 1888, Survey Ship, Mediterranean 1900, Chatham 1902, Paid off, Chatham 1904, Non-effective, Chatham 1909, Store Hulk, Dover 1912, Lent as a. Fondée en 1886 dans la Tyneside, elle cesse de construire des navires en 1982. 15th May 1940 Ship Lost. 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). R. They did this one by one and they were then escorted out to sea by the destroyer HMS Arrow (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). Around 0615B, the sloop HMS Stork (Lt. 000 Allied Commanders of WWII, from the US Navy, Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, The Polish Navy. She worked between the United Kingdom and the east coast of Canada until 3 September 1939, when a torpedo from the German submarine U-30 sank her in the Western Approaches. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. In fact, only the Stork and Aldergrove were sunk in this attack. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. C. Gray, DSC, RN) joined the convoy but was detached later the same day. They were built as light, long-range escort ships with limited anti-air capability. [Note 1] HMS Lively ( Royal. The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. On the 18th, HMS Blankney with HMS Stanley scored another kill. The light cruiser HMS Kenya (Capt. C. "Johnnie" Walker) immediately raced to the spot together with four other escorts. MFQ 1/586/5-6 Atlantic Ocean. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. The rescue vessel Rathlin and the boomb defence vessels HMS Barndale and HMS Barnehurst were also with the convoy. 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 list of shipwrecks in December 1941 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during December 1941. 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. The rescue vessel Rathlin and the boomb defence vessels HMS Barndale and HMS Barnehurst were also with the convoy. 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. 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. 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). 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). HMS Stork was completed as an unarmed survey vessel, and was only armed after the outbreak of war. Nectan and the M/S trawlers HMS Staffa and HMS Unst. E. Carse, DSC, RNVR) joined. jpg 3,792 × 6,448; 15. 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. txt from IT 478 at Illinois State University. Around 0700A/5, the corvette HMS Samphire arrived at. C. 67 departed the Tyne, escorted by sloops HMS Auckland and HMS Stork, and arrived at Southend on 9 Jan. Safe. Robertson, RN) and HMS Vanquisher (Lt. whole: Nitrate. Cdr. Wilson. This is a list of shore establishments (or "stone frigates") of the Royal Navy and Royal Naval Reserve. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. P. HMS Starfish (1916) HMS Stork (1916) HMS Strongbow (1916)View all All Photos Tagged HMS Cockchafer. Around 1730B/22, USS Texas and USS Jeffers arrived at Mers-el-Kebir. - HMS Stork (Black Swan sloop class) - flagship of the famous commander Walker, leading the 2nd Support Group flotilla assigned to U-boat hunting - HMS Suffolk (Kent cruiser class) - famous British cruiser involved in the battle of Norway and the sinking of the German battleship BismarckConvoy FS. 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 maintained or risk starvation or surrender. HMS Stork was an R-class destroyer that served in the Royal Navy during the First World War. 14th May 1940 Troop ship attacked. jpg 800 × 603; 55 KB. J. They were escorted by the destroyers HMS Isis, HMS Anthony, sloops HMS Stork, HMS Redpole, A/S trawler HMS St. G. Steamers Gitano (3956grt) and Tyneholm (628grt) collided in fog with the loss of Tyneholm. Cdr. Sold to be broken up for scrap on 4 March 1947. HMS Icarus (D 03) (LtCdr C. Varuna (1796 ship) French frigate Volontaire (1796) Russian ship Vsevolod (1796) W. Nectan and the M/S trawlers HMS Staffa and HMS Unst. Robertson, J. 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). Mar 1800 captured the Spanish privateer La Louise, schooner, 8 guns, 55 men, on the Jamaica station. 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). S. There are:6 items tagged HMS Stork available in our Library. 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. Walker got his chance at last in the fall of 1941, when he was appointed to the command of the 1,200-ton Bittern-class sloop HMS Stork, and to the leadership of 36th Escort Group. Saumarez, RN) searched the area for the U-boat and the floating ship, which was not found although being located by aircraft on 4 December. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. Wilson. HMS Wolverine was an Admiralty modified W class destroyer built for the Royal Navy. HMS Stork (1796) was a 16-gun ship sloop of the Cormorant class, launched in 1796, broken up. Nectan and the M/S trawlers HMS Staffa and HMS Unst. HMS Barfleur was then detached to proceed ahead to Gibraltar to fuel. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. Mansfield, RN) and the frigate HMS Awe (Lt. D. 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). Despite strong competition from a number of world-class UAV providers, the Stork STM scored very highly and was awarded a coveted place on the. Cdr. "Johnnie" Walker) immediately raced to the spot together with four other escorts. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. W. Also joining on the split up of the combined convoy was the Mediterranean escort of the convoy. Active ships Antarctic patrol vessel. HMS Stork valmistui aseistamattomaksi tutkimusalukseksi ja se aseistettiin vasta sodan puhjettua. Price ?25. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. It had been introduced in 1798 for a gun brig. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. 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. Around 1730B/22, USS Texas and USS Jeffers arrived at. The Germans tried to recover the aircraft, but as the pressures were too strong allies decided to sell to. Bow view of HMS STORK, the 1,190 tons sloop. Hine, RN). 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. H. Her catapult was removed by the end of 1942. HMS Stork (1756) was a 10-gun sloop, launched in 1756, captured by the Spanish in 1758. 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 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. Hine, RN) was also part of the escort. Conversion was completed on 10 January 1940. The list of shipwrecks in December 1941 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during December 1941. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. 7 Apr 1942. 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. Gray, DSC, RN) joined the convoy but was detached later the same day. P. 000 Allied Warships and over 11. HMS Stork recovered AC2 Smith and the body of Cpl. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. Nectan and the M/S trawlers HMS Staffa and HMS Unst. Burrough, CB, RN) joined the convoy around 0900Z/23. Cdr. Revenge was immediate, U574 being sunk by the sloop HMS Stork within minutes of HMS Stanley's loss. 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). 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. {{Infobox ship |Ship image=John Cleveley the Elder - The 'Royal Caroline'. Deputy Director Naval Air Warfare Division, 1954-57; Captain Air. Johnson, RNVR) and landed at Gibraltar on 24 August. Nectan and the M/S trawlers HMS Staffa and HMS Unst. Royal Navy (more on Royal Navy) HMS Bittern (L 07) Lost on 30 Apr 1940. The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS Ajax at Portsmouth IWM A 20902. Denny, CB, RN, flying the flag of Rear-Admiral H. Jordan, USNR) coming from Oran. Safe. Also joining on the split up of the combined convoy was the Mediterranean escort of the convoy. jpg. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. HMS Stork was an R Class, destroyer built by Hawthorn Leslie and launched on the 15 th November 1916 and Sold for breaking on the 7 th October 1927 at Cashmore of Newport. W. HMS Stork (L81) was a Bittern-class sloop of the Royal Navy. Around 0945B/22, USS Texas, HMS Emperor, HMS Khedive, USS Jeffers, USS. HMS Stork was a Bittern class sloop of the Royal Navy which served in convoy escort groups during World War II. Nectan and the M/S trawlers HMS Staffa and HMS Unst. Mansfield, RN) and the frigate HMS Awe (Lt. 7th Jun 1941 Exercise. 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). She was launched by Mrs Edges on 21st April 1936 as the 9th ship to carry the name, which dates from 1652. Object Details. 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. Also the destroyer HMS Boreas parted company with. The new. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. Around 0945B/22, USS Texas, HMS Emperor, HMS Khedive, USS Jeffers, USS Herndon and USS Shubrick parted company with the other ships. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. British Report of the Interrogation of Survivors. & W. The ship was launched on 14th July 1937 by Lady. G. HMS Stork (L81) was a Bittern-class sloop. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. Goossens, RNN) departed Londonderry for Falmouth. D. The plate was inked, and the excess ink wiped from the flat surface before printing, so that ink remained only in the engraved. Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder. HMS Enterprise (2003–) which carries SMB Spitfire. Nectan and the M/S trawlers HMS Staffa and HMS Unst. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. U-77 sank the 18-ton Mahrous on 20 October 1942, damaged HMS Stork on 12 November, and sank the 6,699-ton Empire Banner and the 7,043-ton Empire Webster of convoy KMS 8 on 7 February. It was picked up by the Asdic (sonar) of HMAS. Also joining on the split up of the combined convoy. Brewer, RN) and observed a hit near the bridge. 12N, 13. Speed: 17 knots. A. A. They were escorted by the destroyers HMS Isis, HMS Anthony, sloops HMS Stork, HMS Redpole, A/S trawler HMS St. 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. At 03. C. HMS Stork was a Bittern class sloop of the Royal Navy which served in convoy escort groups during World War II. The destroyer saw service escorting convoys in the English Channel and. They were an improvement, specifically in the area of fuel economy, of the earlier Admiralty M-class. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. Carse, DSC, RNVR) joined. Steamers Gitano (3956grt) and Tyneholm (628grt) collided in fog with the loss of Tyneholm. 4 Apr 1941Admiralty Chart of the coast of Peru, surveyed by Robert FitzRoy in 1836, engraved in 1840, and published with corrections to 1960. P. These troops. Stork. Walker, RN). They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. K. See all Royal Navy Sloop classes. 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. Stork, serving in the Mediterranean, and later in HMS . I colourise photos as a way of creating a new interest in these images, some of which are over 100 years old. 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. The Bittern-class sloop was a three ship class of long-range escort vessels used in the Second World War by the Royal Navy . Nectan and the M/S trawlers HMS Staffa and HMS Unst. Admiral Sir Percy Noble KCB CVO, Commander in Chief Western Approaches from February 1941 to. jpg 800 × 584; 51 KB. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. (1756) Stork was designed to the dimensions and shape of HMY Royal Caroline (depicted, by John Cleveley the Elder, 1750). Wanted: Digital copies of Group photographs, Scrapbooks, Autograph books, photo albums, newspaper clippings, letters, postcards and ephemera relating to WW2. HMS Stork’s mascot, onboard ship, Liverpool, 18th of. H. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. Held annually, the Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. M. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. Our collections information. HMS Stork (1756) was a 10-gun sloop, launched in 1756, captured by the French in August 1758. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. HMS Stork was an R-class destroyer that served in the Royal Navy during the First World War. 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). 22 Jul 27 Oct 1799 the Stork captured a privateer of 6 guns, and 3 merchant vessels. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. Around 1730B/22, USS Texas and USS Jeffers arrived at Mers-el-Kebir. D. Around 0615B, the sloop HMS Stork (Lt. Around 0615B, the sloop HMS Stork (Lt. Charts were printed from copper plates. 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). D. to qualify as Torpedo Lieutenant, remaining there on the staff until 1897. 2 track charts of Convoy HG 76 showing (5) attacks by U-Boats 14-23 December 1941 and (6) the sinking of U-574 by HMS Stork 19. 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. 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). Aldegonde and Viceroy of. Show more. HMS Stork (Cdr F. Frederic Walker’s 2nd Escort Group (2 EG), sailing along an explosion caused by a depth charge attack, 1944. Stork, heron, crane and egret birds vector illustrations in black and white side view showing the birds wading in water. Mansfield, RN) and the frigate HMS Awe (Lt. Around 0800B/23, HMS Emperor, HMS Khedive, USS Herndon and USS Shubrick arrived at Algiers. E. H. T. ) Special Note . Sometimes we change how an object is interpreted. See the 1 ships hit by U-574 - View the 1 war patrol. HMS Stork, sloop. Career. 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. M. On 25 August 1939 the passenger ship Montcalm of the Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd, Montreal was requisitioned by the Admiralty and converted to an armed merchant cruiser being renamed HMS Wolfe. Carse, DSC, RNVR) joined. 19 Dec 1941 (position 38. R Class destroyers of the Royal navy built during World War One, The Admiralty gave permission for this class to be built in July 1915. U-81 (Kptlt. 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. If you are trying to find details of HMS Stork and her crew you would do well to start with the RN websites. 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). Attached to 220 Sqn. Many of these ships were converted to Minesweepers and depot ships and many saw service in World war one. How many ships wereMain page; Contents; Current events; Random article; About Wikipedia; Contact us; Donate; Pages for logged out editors learn moreThey were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. The rescue vessel Rathlin and the boomb defence vessels HMS Barndale and HMS Barnehurst were also with the convoy. Walker, DSO, RN). Admiral Sir Percy Noble KCB CVO, Commander in Chief Western Approaches from February 1941 to November 1942, addressing the ship's company of HMS STORK after the sinking of U 574 on 9 December 1941, at Liverpool. HMS Drake (HMNB Devonport, Devonport, Devon) HMS Nelson (HMNB Portsmouth, Portsmouth) HMS Neptune (HMNB Clyde, Faslane, Dunbartonshire) HMS Seahawk (RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall) HMS Gannet (RNAS Prestwick, South Ayrshire). Around 0615B, the sloop HMS Stork (Lt. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. H. HMS Stork HMS Skylark HMS Biter HMS Swinger HMS Beaver HMS Nightingale HMS Whiting HMS Violet HMS Seagull HMS Sandfly Blue Squadron (Plymouth) Line of Battle HMS St Vincent 120 HMS Howe 120 HMS Princess Charlotte 104 HMS Powerful 84 HMS Alexander 84 HMS Royal Oak 84 HMS Malta 84 HMS Fortitude 84. Built with 2 - shaft Geared Turbines made by Brown Curtis. HMS Protector (2011–) which carries the survey motor boat (SMB) James Caird IV. 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). Also joining on the split up of the combined convoy. 19 Nov 1939 Hudson PltOff. 5th Jun 1941 Exercise. 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. 2. This section includes over 21. 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). Robertson, J. , HMS Stork, HMS Blankney and an HMS Audacity F4F-4 of Johnny Walker's Escort Group 36, defending convoy Homebound Gibraltar 76. It had departed Gibraltar on 16 August 1943 and was made up of the sloop HMS Shoreham. HMS Stork recovered AC2 Smith and the body of Cpl. Halfhide,. , by RAF, raised and recommissioned. History. The destroyers HMS Veteran (Cdr. You can find out more about this unconventional hero, and. The two forces started 12 hexes apart, well out of cannon range. A. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. Also joining on the split up of the combined convoy was the. admiral sir percy noble, kcb, cvo, inspected the crew of hms stork upon her return to port after sinking the german u-boat u-574 while escorting a convoy. Stork was laid down on 19 June 1935 by William Denny &. Find Stork Silhouette stock illustrations from Getty Images. The artist was F Brassington (1942). J. In 1939-1940 she was converted to a repair ship. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. 1 × single 2-pounder (40-mm) "pom-pom" Mk. They were escorted by the destroyers HMS Isis, HMS Anthony, sloops HMS Stork, HMS Redpole, A/S trawler HMS St. R. Circa Feb 1800 Charles Laroche, Esq. ¤ -- No survivors. Category Photographs Related period Second World War (production), Second World War (content) Materials. HMS Stork 1943 IWM FL 22540. The Germans tried to recover the aircraft, but as the pressures were too strong allies decided to sell to. O’Donnell, DSO, RN) departed. At 1600Z/24, HMS Olympus parted company with the convoy and proceeded to join convoy. escorted by HMS Stork (L 81) (Cdr A. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. File:The 18-gun sloop HMS Stork engaging the French brig Cygne and two armed schooners anchored off the Pearl Rock, Martinique, on 12 December 1808 CKS 2020. Around 0615B, the sloop HMS Stork (Lt. Fraser, RN) collide with each other about 200 nautical miles south-west of Cape Clear while escorting convoy OB 2. Walmer Castle (1796 EIC ship) Warley (1796 ship) HMS Weymouth (1804) HMS Wolverine (1798) Y. Walker was a driver, as most good commanders are, and his crews and captains trained exhaustively ashore at first. I Horton, RN) and the sloop HMS Stork (Cdr. HMS Fantome: 26th March 1873. This drawing of Stork was done on the back of a Navigation Chart and was sent to me by Charles Beresford whose father served aboard Stork. Rosenbaum) also sank an aircraft carrier when he. Aldegonde and Viceroy of. The defence of HG76 was of very great significance since it proved the advantage of having air cover provided by an auxiliary aircraft carrier attached to an Escort Group. Also joining on the split up of the combined convoy was the Mediterranean escort of the convoy. The rescue vessel Rathlin and the boomb defence vessels HMS Barndale and HMS Barnehurst were also with the convoy. HMS Audacity ( CyberHeritage, no enlargement) return to Contents List. Nectan and the M/S trawlers HMS Staffa and HMS Unst. 000 Allied Warships and over 11. They were escorted by the sloop HMS Stork and the corvettes HMS Pentstemon and HMS Samphire. The picture shows a stork with a baby. HMS Stork (1796) was a 16-gun ship sloop of. E. The force for ' A Sector ' was made up of HMS Karanja and the Marnix van St. HMS Starfish (1916) HMS Stork (1916) HMS Strongbow (1916)View all All Photos Tagged HMS Cockchafer. Carse, DSC, RNVR) joined. If you can provide any additional information, please add it here. How Britain Celebrated Christmas During The Second World War. HMS Stork was a 10-gun Alderney-class sloop of the Royal Navy which saw active service during the Seven Years' War. Sloop HMS Stork (L 81 / U 81). 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.