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Lee Thorne wrote on July 19, 2003 at 17:32

There is not a day goes by when I do not think about the Ship's Company of D118, especially Frankie Arms and Sunny Sunderland. God Bless them all, they are always in my thoughts. I am determined to make a reunion. Regards to Paul Inman a good mate. Lee Thorne (still serving)

Dave Baglee wrote on June 27, 2003 at 22:31

I served on the Cov, from build up in Liverpool,as an AB(M) (WE SEAMAN), and left just before the Far East Deployment, Great Ship, great times, and Sad but proud ending. Dave Baglee

Brian Callus wrote on June 16, 2003 at 09:57

MEA Paul Callus was my son. I visited the memorial on Pebble Island during the 2002 Pilgrimage and was much moved by the memorial site and the very appreciative response of the islanders to the sacrifice made on their behalf.

Steve Blenkharn wrote on June 7, 2003 at 22:00

Excellent site! My dad 'CPO Keith Blenkharn' was on the Coventry in '82. For all those who remember him, he sadly died 2 years ago of a heart attack. Too many 'babies heads' i think'!!

Scott wrote on June 7, 2003 at 00:43

My dad served on HMS Hermes, but my next door neighbour was on the Coventry on 25 May 1982. Brave men, one and all. I'll always remain proud of all those who have fought to protect my freedom. God bless you all.

Jim Hendy wrote on June 5, 2003 at 12:20

Great site keep up the good work, May 25 is always a sad, but perhaps contradictory, a proud day. As I remember all those lost and in particular WEA/A Ian "Stumpy" Williams. I believe one of very few Apprentices lost in active service. God bless you all Aye Jim

Faye Claridge wrote on May 29, 2003 at 13:39

Hi I'm writing to see if you can add a link on your site to the Local History section on the BBC Coventry and Warwickshire website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/coventry/features/local-history/index.shtml The material is really special and includes exclusive online films, never heard before audio clips and a wealth of photographs. We cover Coventry and Warwickshire and have a special focus on World War Two. Please contact me if you have any questions about how else you can get involved. Thanks.

Glenda Dawson-Hauer wrote on May 25, 2003 at 14:02

Just found the web site. Thinking of you all today but especially remembering my brother APO/CA Stephen Dawson.

ALAN ROGERS wrote on May 20, 2003 at 08:19

Inew frank armes who was killed on HMS COVENTRY great bloke and school mate he went in the navy and me the army, never will i forget my mate from norwich rest in peace frank your mate from norwich ALAN ROGERS.

AB(R)martin "BUSTER" Brow wrote on May 17, 2003 at 16:53

anybody remember me?3Q Mess

Bob (Ginge) Applegate wrote on May 8, 2003 at 17:44

Have just found the site. I served in cov as a PO (Gunner) from 1979 to 1982 and left just before the Falklands. What wonderful memories some of the names bring back. I still have my deployment book and often look through it. She really was a special ship manned by a special crew. My fondest regards to all who remember me. Yours aye Ginge.

Jim Rocky Hudson wrote on May 5, 2003 at 17:27

Second dit. Reading through the site messages, it sounds like the 2002 reunion went down a real storm. As we are approaching the next anniversary, can anyone tell me if another re union is planned?

Jim (Rocky) Hudson wrote on May 5, 2003 at 17:12

Very good site, and very informative. I served on the Cov from 1981 to just prior to sailing for the Falklands. By far the best ship I served on. Very good mates, very happy memories. I have a good stock of incriminating photos from the far east that I will now have to scan in and post!! PS. I am not really in Bulgaria, I just could not be bothered to scroll down to the UK!

jenna fisher wrote on April 28, 2003 at 08:52

hi i think one of my old friends works on hms coventry. if anyone knows him please e-mail me at jenna_1104@hotmail.com. his name is Dale rothwell thanks x

Tony Leeks wrote on April 16, 2003 at 23:10

Came acroos the site by accident. It has now been bookmarked. I piped Coventry out of Pompey from HMS Vernon at the start of Global 80. Little did I know that my E.R.P. would be activated. I joined the ship in Istanbul and left a couple of months later in Hong Kong.I still have my "Snoopys War Canoe" T shirt.Great ship, great ships company. I am still in contact with Bob "Ginge" Applegate. May 25th is a date I shall always remember. (Half my kit is still in the roofspace of the Port side for'd Chiefs cabin!)

jim dowds wrote on April 12, 2003 at 20:03

cheers to all the lads of the coventry from jim (george)dowds and loz (pancho) wanty ex chefs mess

steve annable (george) we wrote on March 27, 2003 at 02:01

just found site. made up. never seen anyone since QE2 talk to me. keep up the good work.

Phil Stonor wrote on March 21, 2003 at 22:48

Nice site Damien, I was around at the time flying Lynx off another DD (Exeter) which had just replaced the Sheff. I remember the shock of hearing that the Coventry was hit, as for us we nearly got the load that finally piled into AC. Christ, I was just airborne and thought it was my deck - bad moment! All a long time ago but this Iraq stuff brings it back. Cheers - keep the memories , Phil

Martin Balls (Stan) wrote on March 20, 2003 at 23:27

Fond memories of the good times in Coventry, Far east trip 3 ECHO Comms mess. Still got the deployment book and the tankard wouldnt part with it for the world. Stan Balls RO1(T)

Steve "Darby" Allen wrote on March 8, 2003 at 20:41

I can't believe it has taken me so long to find this site. It bought back some some terrific memories, especially of the Far East deployment in 1980. Hope you are all keeping well.