FRED RALPH

Frederick Ralph

25 April, 2016

Fred joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Seaman & rose through the ranks to be a Lieutenant Commander. He was on board the Superb in 1951. After leaving the R.N. in 1955 he emigrated to New Zealand and transferred to the RNZN where he served for a further 20 years.

Information from Fred’s daughter, Lynda. 

Gordon Read

15 February, 2010

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John Repard (known as David) was a Lieutenant-Commander on the Superb in 1955

Photograph taken in 1955 on board when promoted to Commander

David Repard

17 Sept. 2011

Read David's article on an episode on board or listen to his voice

Billy Roberts was on board between 1945 & 1947 as a Wireless Operator

Bill Roberts

15 July, 2009

John was a Leading Aircraftman on the 1950-52 Cruise

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John Saddington

2014

Alan Scott-Moncrieff

25 November, 1980

Alan was the Captain of HMS Superb in 1948

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 for the Royal Navy"

Bill Sheward served on the Superb from Nov' 53 to Jan '56, leaving as an EA 4 (PO).

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William Sheward

10 October 2015

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Doug Smeeton

October 2009

Jim Stewart was a Telegraphist on board between 1947 & 1951

James Stewart

19 May, 1958

Jim Stewart with Marie, his wife. Son, Jeff, is trying to trace anyone who knew James Stewart a Telegraphist on board the "Superb" between 1947 & 1951.  Jim served in the Royal Navy between 1946 and 1958 and crossed  the bar at HMS Pembroke, Chatham in May 1958 and anyone with any information or anecdotes are invited to contact this site in the first instance in order to be put in touch with Jeff.

By the end of his service he was a Yeoman of Signals

Charles was a Midshipman who served on board during the Battle of Jutland

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Charles Stevens

 Unknown

Len was a long-time member of the Cruiser Association and was a Leading Seaman on the 1954-55 America & West Indies Cruise.

Len Sturdy

14 May, 2016

31st July, 2011

Ken Taylor - Rio 1955

Ken Taylor c. 2010

Richard was the Captain on the 1952 - 53 Cruise

Richard Tosswill

22 December, 2001

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Gordon Truett

20 November, 2011

Ken was a Colour Sergeant on the 1951 Cruise

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Ken Utley

 2009

Les Vanstone is believed to have served as a Royal marine on the 1954-55 America & West Indies cruise & crossed the bar aged 52 years

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Leslie Vanstone

Date as  yet unlnown

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Brian Webb

26 May 2009

Peter Wells - left of photo

Peter Wells

26 March 2015

Peter Wells was a National Serviceman aboard Superb for the 55/56 Africa cruise - he passed away at age 78 after a long battle with cancer. He had a rich fund of stories of his time aboard, which was clearly always one of the favourite periods of what was a full and good life. He was one of the youngest sailors aboard (Message from Steven, Peter's son)

George Wheeler served on board between 26th June 1910 and 30 September, 1917 being drafted to HMS Victory II as a stoker 1st Class. He joined the navy on 13th September, 1909 and completed his 12 years of service as a Petty Officer Stoker on 13th September, 1921.  His great grandson would be happy to receive any information or photos you may have of George which can be sent by email in the first instance by clicking on the envelope below.

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George Wheeler

9 March, 1949

Maurice  Wright

5 November, 2011

"Shiner" A real good mate of mine, if I have got the right one. Both of us "Stoker PO's on HMS Superb's East Indies commission in 56 to 57. He helped me out with a lot of things as I was a very green Petty Officer on one occasion I was suffering with the "trots" and he did my watch for me. We were in the Red Sea on our way to Bahrein. Went ashore with him many times and "enjoyed" ourselves. I remember he liked taking pictures. Later he came to my home and I was very sad when I tried to phone him and was told he had gone to the Stoker PO's rest home. A real nice man always.   Clive Godley.  AKA. Godders

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William Yendell

10 July, 1988

William was the Captain on the 1950 - 51 Cruise

Posted 20 April, 2016