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Danielle Queripel wrote on November 8, 2008 at 01:56

Hi Was just wondering whether anyone knew or remembers my dad.. Barry William Queripel?

Simon Rouse wrote on November 7, 2008 at 19:48

Gentlemen I have received an email from Lieutenant Commander Graham Lovatt, Commanding Office of HMS Clyde, the Falkland Islands patrol vessel, who has informed me of his plans to conduct a service of remembrance over our Ship and then anchor off Pebble Island and weather permitting put people ashore to conduct a memorial service at the Memorial site. Hopefully there will be photographs to send on as well. I have thanked the Captain and his crew on everyones behalf. Simon

Doc Savage wrote on November 5, 2008 at 07:48

Jack. Let me know what your after with regard to the Cathederal/ chruch service in Cov. will contact the local RNA once you get back to me. See you when you get home again/ all my best wishes to you all. Doc

Norman Davies(Ex CRS) RN wrote on November 4, 2008 at 12:54

To All Coventry's Having just watched 'Sea of Fire' on Sky,I just wanted to record my admiration for all your courage and dedication on that day in May that I know you will never forget. Your conduct was in the highest traditions of our service. I Salute you all. Yours Aye Norman

Simon Lovewell wrote on November 3, 2008 at 15:20

Just watched Sea Of Fire, i almost fell off my seat when Pete Bradford, my old football manager appeared!! Pete was manager of Stewartby Football team in Bedfordshire around 1998-99, what a top bloke he is (he even gave me player of the year!!!). Dunno where you are now boss but hope all is fine with you. Best wishes - "The Rock"

Andy Stewart wrote on November 3, 2008 at 10:10

stephen you have got your dates mixed up mate. we never went to the carribean in 81. think it might have been sunderland,willemshaven,keil,lisbon,gibraltar. it would be good if someone could post a list of all ports visited from commission to sinking. you must have been drinking too much plonk in the wardroom ! i think i can remember you as we used to joke you were the laundry boss ! no offence intended. my wife is from weihai, shandong.hope all is well in barcelona.

Andy Stewart wrote on November 3, 2008 at 10:03

chris, i remember your dad john. i am sure that when action stations sounded on that day in may we were having a few cans in 2qs mess for his birthday.he was one of only a few cooks in 2qs. the rest of the lads were in 2qp.what i can remember is that we had a good time during the falklands. he took it all in his stride and had a dry sense of humour. sad to hear of his passing.best wishes.

Sub Lieutenant Stephen Ha wrote on November 1, 2008 at 14:07

Hi everyone, Great to see the site. I served on the Coventry from 1980 to 81 when we went to the Carribean, after Hurricane Allen. I was on the Glasgow during the Falklands and was deeply upset on hearing the fate of my old ship and one of my old friends, Rod Heath and Lt Cdr Robinson Moltke, I also knew Ian Williams. I also served under Captain Hart Dyke. I´m now running various businesses and living in Barcelona.

John Davies wrote on October 30, 2008 at 22:41

Anthony Hemmings: Hi i worked with John on the Coventry & was sat next to him in the liferaft holding his medical kit whilst he helped a badly injured crewmember.What he did that day saved that persons life, without hesitation or concerned with the situation he went about his business with one aim to save that guys life.I read in the paper years ago about his sad loss, such a nice genuine person.

Antony Hemmings wrote on October 28, 2008 at 01:48

Hello all just calling in just writing into say what a wondeful job you guys did for our country and still do i am the son of one off your crew members of the coventry i think he was a chef Mr John Hemmings just wondering if any of you guys knew him and what he was like he is know longer with us due to ill health caused by this but his memory still lives on please responed if you can many thanks.

Ted Botterill wrote on October 26, 2008 at 20:40

greets to all.left the ship after far east deployment 81.was lmem and in the casual onlookers band.Still in contact with chris sturman .i now am still playing music and have my own motorcycle buisness in the northeast.would like to hear from old band members and anyone else for that matter all the best 'TED'

Rocky Hudson wrote on October 26, 2008 at 12:13

I know nothing about Cov Cathedral mate. What is happening?

Steve Churchill wrote on October 26, 2008 at 11:51

Hi guys, I see your Reunion for 2009 is the last weekend in May. I met up with Baz Avery a while ago after not seeing him for about 20 years. I am the organiser for Swanage British Armed Forces and Veterans weekend which is the same weekend as your Reunion. We have a parade at 14:30 on the Sunday and if any of the association would like to attend I would be most greatful of the support. I served onboard Antrim in 1982 as a LS(R) and left the service 1998. Your Aye Steve Churchill (Winnie)

Jack Russell wrote on October 26, 2008 at 01:17

Hi Guys, Rocky, what's the routine for the Service at Cov Cathedral, or have we not got that far yet?, maybe Doc can help out on this one?. Hope that you are all in fine fettle. Slainte Jack.

Rocky Hudson wrote on October 25, 2008 at 11:49

Friends, and Shipmates. 2009 Reunion. We are going to have the 2009 reunion on the weekend 29th – 31st May, the weekend after the May bank holiday. It will follow the format of previous years, as this has proved to be the most popular - An informal weekend of gatherings in which we remember our shipmates still on patrol and meet old friends. There will be meetings in the Home Club (now called the Maritime Club) Friday 29th from 19:30 onwards, Saturday 30th from a 12:00 DTS to an evening gathering beginning at 19:30-20:00. On Sunday 31st we will gather at 11:00 by The Falklands Memorial in Old Portsmouth for a short, non religious remembrance service. There will be a wreath laid, a role of honour and two-minute silence. Afterwards, we retire to the Still and West for a coffee or a pint before departing for home. Come to as many or as few meetings as suits you. Family and friends are welcome. There is no dress code. If you have never been to one before, it would be great if you can come along. For more information, please get in touch. Click on the envelope icon to the left of this message, but remember to remove the “No Junk Mail” that will be automatically attached to the end of my Email address. Regards Rocky Hudson. (Ex AB.R)

rocky Hudson wrote on October 25, 2008 at 07:39

Two secs Yorks and I shall get an answer to you...(and everyone else)

Yorkie Burton wrote on October 20, 2008 at 13:47

Any news on when we will be having the 2009 reunioun. If the reunion is the weekend after the 25th, I can make it - otherwise a no go due to scheduling conflicts, but will be in the U.K. from the 27th May until the 3rd of June - girlfriend in tow.

Doc Savage wrote on September 24, 2008 at 19:11

Evening shippers, Sorry its taken me so long toput out the new revised constitution, but at long last it is now on the site called hmscoventry82.co.uk.Its on there as thats where the committe decided it should be placed as its only for use to read and not the general public. I'm looking at next years reunion now so could you let me know which weekend is best for us. the 21st of may or the 28th of may and Im hoping that they arent bank holidays like this year. let me hear your thoughts, clam seas and sandy bottoms Doc.

Ken Griffiths wrote on September 12, 2008 at 17:30

Damien, This Board Of Inquiry SECRET document about the sinking of HMS Coventry has only been released recently (25 year rule). You may or may not have seen it...just in case you haven't here is the link. The lads may want to read it on the site? http://www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/F5811078-B4DB-42B9-8D3E-47BFB86D4B50/0/boi_hms_coventry.pdf

Admin Reply:

Can't get the link to work but have found the document elsewhere on the MoD site - I will add a link to the front page.

Dawn wrote on September 10, 2008 at 21:23

Hi, I was wondering if anyone was in contact with Christopher Johnson,(Big Johnno Johnson)I am a old school friend and it would be nice to catch up with again, He was on the Coventry dueing the war but left after the war, he used to live in s-o-t but moved and I lost contact with him,so if you could pass my message on ,thankyou x