WW2-ERA SUBMARINERS
Request for Help
I am undertaking research for a second book on the social history of British submariners.
The first concerned life at sea, training etc. of WW1 submariners, so
naturally enough I would like to write a similar work about WW2.
Have you any members in your Association who served aboard submarines in WW2
(or the immediate pre- and post-war period), and who would be interested in
answering some questions and revealing some anecdotes about life at sea
during this period? The ultimate goal would be for these to be included in a
published work.
I would be grateful if you would pass this request on to other submariners'
associations if it is convenient.
Many thanks,
Richard Mackay
richard.mackay3@ntlworld.com
FIGHTING 10TH in MALTA 1942/43
Request for Help
HI ! I am the son of C.P.O. BARNETT D.S.M. and I am researching his life
with the FIGHTING 10TH in MALTA 1942/43.
He was a founder member of the S.O.C.A. South yorkshire branch in the 60s. I
wonder if any of your members knew my dad, and if so would share info for my book.
Many thanks.
JOHN BARNETT
john.barnett590@ntlworld.com
6th SUBMARINE FLOTILLA
Based at Blyth, Northumberland
1939 to 1941
Request for Help
A television documentary is shortly to be made on the story of the 6th
Submarine Flotillas which as you will know, was based in Blyth, Northumberland.
We are interested in setting up interviews with men who may have served
operationally from Blyth 1939-1941 in the following boats:
Ursula, Undine*,Starfish*, Seahorse*, Unity* Sturgeon, Sunfish, Sealion,
Narwhal*, Seal*, Porpoise and Spearfish
You will see that I have marked the boats that were lost with an asterisk.
If you know of anyone who may have the background we are looking for,
please do not hesitate to contact me. We are happy to travel.
Pamela Armstrong
pam@parmstrong13.demon.co.uk
RUSSIAN FOXTROT SUBMARINE
U475
Request for Help
Hello ,
my name is John Sutton and I am the manager of the Russian Foxtrot
submarine that is currently moored by strood pier.
We are currently preparing the boat for tow and we are looking for anyone
that would be interested in helping us with our maintainence inside and out.
At the moment we are working on the outside preparing it for painting and we
will then start on the inside.
If any of your members would be interested in helping out please ask them
to give us a call , the boat is completely authentic inside and there are
some parts that are still awaiting discovery !
My telephone number is 020 8300 4000 or 07870594533 if anyone has any queries
Many thanks
John Sutton