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Simon 'Molly' Sugden wrote on August 27, 2017 at 16:08

Hi Shipmates Hope everybody is well and enjoying the Bank Holiday. I just wanted to let all ex Cov members that then went on to serve in HMS Nottingham that there is a planned reunion 35 years on, the date is 18th May 2018 and is taking place in Nottingham. If anybody would like further details please contact me 07727 123231 and I will put you in contact with the organiser. There is also an fb page HMS Nottingham 1st Commission Many thanks Simon

Claire mills wrote on August 26, 2017 at 09:45

I am John hemmings widow, I came across this sight last night and found people talking about John how he was a hero saving life's. And his son Antony hemmings wanting information about him. I'm Louise's mum Johns second wife he committed suicide in 1992 when Louise was just 6 months old due to what he suffered at the Falklands. I'm pleased to say Antony Hemmings is in touch with Louise.

steve shimmo shimmens wrote on August 6, 2017 at 14:20

just watched the video of the deployment 1980 great stuff.how is captain coward.

Chris Howe MBE wrote on August 2, 2017 at 10:48

Shipmates, due to a late cancellation, would anyone like a pair of tickets for this year's afternoon live performance at the Royal Albert Hall for the 2017 Festival of Remembrance Service? To take place on Sat 11 Nov, 1400. You would be joining 5 other Cov D118 shipmates plus our significant halves in a Grand Tier Box that seats 12, so a good position. Our little group have been attending regularly over recent years and it is a great event to witness in 'rig of the day' Jackets/Ties/Medals. The cost would be £65 for the pair, we also have a social program for the whole weekend actually but you can join in as much as you would like or just the Albert Hall, maybe wets and dinner with us after? Anyone interested in joining us give me a call on 07786 156763 when I can give you the full details and answer any questions. Yours Aye - Chairman

CPO(EW) Mal Travers wrote on August 1, 2017 at 12:05

Hi. I work in the EW school at HMS Collingwood and I am hoping that your members may be able to help. We have dedicated classrooms at the school to the memory of LRO(W) Bernie Still and AB(EW) Adrian Sunderland and were hoping that some of your members have any pictures of Bernie and Adrian that we could get copies of to put into the dedication of the classrooms. Any pictures of the two that your members have would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance.

Chris Howe wrote on July 27, 2017 at 13:06

Hi Andrew, many thanks for your question and visit to our website. To the best of my knowledge there is no Type 22 HMS Coventry Association. As you will know she was sold to Romania after her time in service. The current 1st Sea Lord, Admiral Jones, was her last skipper and paid her off. Yours Aye - Chairman D118 Association

Andrew Short wrote on July 24, 2017 at 15:53

Sorry to ask but do you know if there is an association for the guys from the type 22 frigate of the same name ?

Luke Adison wrote on July 22, 2017 at 14:43

Enjoyed the visit to the site, as I have an interest in the hardware used in the Falklands conflict

David Oliver wrote on July 18, 2017 at 19:25

As the CWEM(R) and one of the "tekkies" of Naval Party 2200, may I make a slight correction to the fact that Cdr Mike Kooner RN was not the CO of Stena Seaspread, that role was undertaken by a member of the Stena Co. personnel.

Chris Howe wrote on June 10, 2017 at 09:31

Shipmates, I have responded off line to the kind offer from Janet below.

Janet Carr wrote on June 10, 2017 at 07:28

Hello my father in law served on HMS Coventry in the Second World War he was a stoker from Chorley Lancashire Dick Carr, we have an oil painting of HMS Coventry which we would like to donate this and wandered if your organisation would be interested or someone would, many thanks Janet Carr

Antony J Hemmings wrote on June 6, 2017 at 13:21

RIP to all that lost there lives on that boat fighting for a little island thousands of miles a away. And to all the other sailors and soldiers that also lost their lives. And last but not least RIP Dad if only this never happened perhaps you would still be here today you will never be forgotten.😢

bernard campbell wrote on May 26, 2017 at 17:29

hello again Chris-have been trying to send the payment transfer over for uckers board - but not accepting the name as too many digits in name ie over 18 ...been trying for over 30 minutes - drop me an email when you get this ..Barny - using my NatWest online account .

Valerie Pollard wrote on May 26, 2017 at 13:50

Thank you to Chris Howe for keeping us informed of the various HMS Coventry events and for organising the reunion.We were pleased to be able to attend at both Portsmouth & Coventry this year. Pleased to see so many at both events. Chris & Val Pollard

Chris Howe MBE wrote on May 26, 2017 at 11:53

Shipmates, families and friends of HMS Coventry D118 - As Chairman I am now reflecting after a very busy and emotional period over the last week or so. It was great to see so many Cov shipmates (inc the skipper) there at last Saturday's service of remembrance and reunion, after 35 years we still care and remember with such passion and long may it be so. Also the Gosport FVF parade the following Sunday morning, an impressive turn out by Coventry D118 and by far the largest group on parade, BZ shipmates. Some of us also attended in Coventry city yesterday on the 25th May, the Lord Mayor held his own service of remembrance for HMS Coventry, we paraded the standard and the cross of nails at the Holy Trinity church, around a dozen or so shipmates and family members turned out which was impressive after being down south last weekend, so again BZ to those of us attending. We were of course so well supported by the local council, community, cadet force and the RNA as well as other organisations such as T42 Association and HMS Birmingham. Thank you so much for that. As chairman, after a short rest, I now look to next year's agenda and have already had early discussions yesterday in Coventry, we will be holding the annual gathering in Coventry City on Friday 25th May 2018, likely muster time around 1700 or so, so get the date in your diaries and keep checking the website for the itinerary in the coming months. I am sure you all took the tot yesterday as I did on several occasions, so 'Up Spirits' as we remember all our shipmates still on patrol from 35 years ago. Stay safe and well. Yours Aye - Chairman

David Nuttall wrote on May 25, 2017 at 18:22

Sorry I could not be at last weekend's 35th reunion/anniversary. I have just raised my glass to all those we left behind - fair winds and calm seas - you are never forgotten.

Craig Phillips wrote on May 25, 2017 at 16:22

A message from Rus Evans, living on Pebble Island in the conflict now living on Orkney. "Hi Craig, Hope you are doing well. Just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you and all the HMS Coventry crew and families today. Please pass on my best wishes to any of the crew you are in touch with. I can still see as clear as day the helicopters flying past going to rescue you all and at that point we did not know what had happened. Mum is arriving in Orkney tonight, she came across from the Falklands almost two weeks ago. Take care buddy."

Glenda wrote on May 25, 2017 at 07:48

Remembering Stephen Dawson and all those lost this day 35 years ago. Always in our thoughts,forever in our hearts.xxx

Mick Daniels wrote on April 23, 2017 at 20:59

Danny Mitchell -Jock if ive got it right?Had a beard?Ships Diver i think? Ive slept a lot since then but the guy i'm thinking of was my QM over Christmas / New Year 79/80 (i joined ship Nov 79)and he took me home on Christmas Day for dinner -had a young daughter if i recall? Mick Daniels

Danny Mitchell wrote on April 22, 2017 at 16:54

I was the HC during first commission, left at Singapore, after our Hong Kong, Subic Bay, Japan & China visits. Lots happened after I left, spent time in NI, again, with the Det ended up at "D" Troop 63 Sig Sqn. Have some great memories of Coventry and it was an honour to have served on it and with those who served on her.