The British Destroyer

A history of the British Destroyer, a type of warship in service with the Royal Navy from 1893 to the present day.

Written by Lt Cdr Lester May RN.

 

Explosion on HMS Kempenfelt

Two extracts taken from newspapers in Sydney about an accident that happened on HMS Kempenfelt in November 1945.

Photos

 

HMS Wager - The Ship's Company

This article attempts to give an idea of how the ship's company of a destroyer such as HMS Wager was made up during war time. Names of the men who served are added as we become aware of them, so it is very much a work in progress.

Written by LtCdr Lester May RN

 

The British Pacific Fleet and the 27th Destroyer Flotilla

Detailed information about the 27th Destroyer Flotilla, including the ships, officers and chain of command, and a gazetteer of key places and ports. Contains also a brief summary of the second world war along with an explanation of British and American involvement in the Pacific theatre.

Written by Lt Cdr Lester May RN

 

Destroyer Deck Plans

Q class destroyer deck plans with notes on the comparison with HMS Wager and the W class.

Written by Lt Cdr Lester May RN.

Photo of Deck Plan

 

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