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Jan Oxford wrote on September 9, 2005 at 21:35

Just reading through the guest book and as i carn't see any mentio out it,it may be of interest to those who new him but sadly Tom Tominey passed away last year he was the POMA during the far east deployment I attended his funeral on 23 06 2004 at Catherington near Horndean Hampshire.

Jan Oxford wrote on September 9, 2005 at 21:23

Hi lads just discovered your web page I'm an ex Pooel and served on the Coventry from 1979 until August 1980 but still lost many mates in the South Alantic its nice to see that she's not forgotten!

Yorkie Burton wrote on September 8, 2005 at 15:28

OK - this may sound stupid, but what was our ships motto - "Watch out Big F-ing Elephant coming your way?", if anyone remembers post it in the Guestbook! Thanks ahead of time shippers.

Yorkie Burton wrote on September 6, 2005 at 15:22

For all the shipmates who are saltier than Lotts wife! Here you go: go to seaportsmouth.co.uk/harbour/harbour.htm You can see the Still and West - and if you look hard enough on the right - the Falklands memorial area - jetty and gate!

Joe O´ Malley wrote on September 5, 2005 at 20:45

I was an AB (r) on the Cov,joined in 1980 on the far east deployment,and left when everyone else did. I lived in 3F mess. I recognise a lot of the names on the site,if anyone remembers me drop me a mail. Regards Joe

Simon 'Molly' Sugden wrote on September 3, 2005 at 10:41

Great day in Gosport for the Freedom of the Borough,even though the weather wasn't on our side. Nice to see some old faces and spin a view dits, Faz has dits that go back to when ships were made of wood!!!!! Hope to catch up again soon. cheers Molly

Rocky wrote on August 21, 2005 at 12:59

Alistair, if you were the guy living down 3Q mess, I remember you. Any chance of you showing up at the next reunion and repaying us for all the beer you sank?!!!!

Yorkie Burton wrote on August 21, 2005 at 01:16

Sheffield's site will be down for a while - emailed Bob Mullen - will ensure the link is working correctly. Ginge Applegate - miss your sorry face (Even uglier then Eli Ellis.) - See you at the next re-union. Anyone know where Eddie Campbell is, like Ginge he was a good shipmate, not only spent some time on the Coventry with him - but 3 years on the Blake!?

Bob (Ginge) Applegate wrote on August 18, 2005 at 20:25

Regards to all who remember me. I have just looked at the Reunion pictures, the faces I saw there (although looking a few years older) brought back some very good memories. My very best wishes to you all. P.S. To Darby Allen, I hope that Leicester do beat the Tractor Boys. I support the canaries!!!!

Katya wrote on August 17, 2005 at 21:21

You have a very interesting site...I like what I see and will return often to see your progress and additions. candida royale

Yorkie Burton wrote on August 17, 2005 at 14:49

Looks like the Sheffield got sunk again with no shots fired - the Link is not working, anybody know where they went?

Alistair Irving wrote on August 16, 2005 at 15:34

I was a Leading Seaman in the Canadian Navy and was crosspoled to H.M.S From H.M.C.S Nipigon only months before her ill fated trip.I would like to offer my condolances to survivors and family.She was a beautiful ship with a great crew.

Derek Kimber wrote on August 15, 2005 at 06:27

As you know Gosport Council is giving the freedom opf the Borough to all Falklands Veterens on 24th August. There will be a Cabaret and Supper at HMS Sultan on Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. If you want to go cantact Les HayHoe E Mail les.heyhoe.com by Friday this week for tickets at £10 per person. See you there. Derek

Yorkie Burton wrote on August 11, 2005 at 16:15

Paul - Dougie Douglas lives in Florida (Tampa) - Steve Walker also. Where abouts are you visiting and when? My sister lives in Melbourne FL - I have a girlfriend in Jacksonville - Jennifer (Like I will ever change!!!) Hope you have a good vacation, trust me I need one...

Steve Walker wrote on August 5, 2005 at 15:59

Hello shipmates thank you for the weekend in May,sorry not wrote before but daughters wedding took all my time.I will not be able to make 2006 but 2007 will be a definite.Thanks Rocky it was a pleasure pity about the curry, havn't done anything like that in years,like yorkie says the americans just dont understand. THANKS AGAIN Shipmates see u all in 07

Paul Inman wrote on August 3, 2005 at 20:15

Ginge Applegate, a name from the past; I was your locker man during my spell on the focsal part of ship in 81. Nice to hear from you after all this time. Chat’s nice to hear from you shippers, what happened to you? Hope to see you on the next run – if I remember correctly you were one of the pioneers of the CB radio? If I am wrong I apologise now. Yorkie nice to hear from you; I am States bound this month for the family run to Florida – shame it is too far east of your current position, otherwise I would have called in for a wet. Guys look after yourselves. Billy, Brick, Topsy, Buster, Stevie, Tony, Scotty, Rocky, Higgy, Yorkie, The Sheriff and the rest of the ships company, hope to see you all on the next run.

Yorkie Burton wrote on August 1, 2005 at 23:31

Chats me old Muckka - I sent an email - nice to hear form you Chats, what you had in you hands that night down the mess - makes me think your single these day's - and as for Eddie Campbell (Casual On-looker.) Thought he got a promo to LT!!! Eddie and me were shippers on HMS Blake for many years. Ginge wish I could help you - but stuck here in Phoenix, I have to deal with all the Grippo's, I need a hand over here, all (Ex Cov)welcome. Rocky, Fifth photo down on the reunion page is Steve Walker - not "BALDUS" - Fix it caus Baldus never looked that good!!! What would Knocker say!!! "I never named that Shipmate..." Feeling heads as he always did! Come to think of it where is Knocker at the moment? (New Zealand, China...) Always nice to get back here and chat. Yours Ayh

Steve (Darby) Allen Ex PO wrote on July 28, 2005 at 14:51

Just read the guestbook again after two years. So many names, so many memories. The food could not have been that bad if you have all lived to this ripe old age!!! Best wishes to you all. PS To Ginge Applegate - Leicester WILL beat the Tractor Boys this season!!

Jack Russell wrote on July 22, 2005 at 23:42

I find that I'm Unable (No- Not due to bevvy to start downloading my phots - any sugestions- am utilising Paint Shop Pro 8 ????????. Thanx Jack.....

Jack Russell wrote on July 22, 2005 at 23:32

I've got 29 pictures to download - and am unable to do so - ANY HELP APPRECHIATED> CHEERZ Jack(R)..