The
H.M.S. SUPERB (CRUISER) ASSOCIATION
ALL (OR NEARLY ALL) YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT THE BRITISH NAVY SHIPS NAMED "SUPERB"
Site updated on
14 February, 2024
Oppos who have "Crossed the Bar"
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NAMES ON THIS PAGE R - Z
FRED RALPH
In Fond Memory
of our Shipmate
Frederick Ralph
Who Crossed the Bar
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.
POSTED ON
1 SEPT. 2017
Gordon Read
15 February, 2010
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DAVID REPARD
Photograph taken in 1955 on board when promoted to Commander
John Repard (known as David) was a Lieutenant-Commander on the Superb in 1955
In Fond Memory
of our Shipmate
John Repard
Who Crossed the Bar
17 September, 2011
Read David's article on an episode on board or listen to his voice
John was a Leading Aircraftman on the 1950-52 Cruise
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of Our Shipmate
John Saddington
Who Crossed the Bar
2014
ALAN SCOTT-MONCRIEF
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of Our Shipmate
Alan Scott-Moncrief
Who Crossed the Bar
25 November, 1980
Alan was the Captain of HMS Superb in 1948
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"A site which Flies The Flag
for the Royal Navy"
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DOUGIE SMEATON
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Alan Scott-Moncrief
Who Crossed the Bar
25 November, 1980
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Douglas Smeaton
Who Crossed the Bar
October, 2009
JIM STEWART
Jim Stewart (CJX 661371) was a Telegraphist on board between 1947 & 1951
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of Our Shipmate
JAMES STEWART
Who Crossed the Bar
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
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IN AN ATTEMPT TO DISCOVER WHAT MAY HAVE BEEN THE TRUE CAUSE OF JIM'S DEATH, HIS SON JEFF HAS LAUNCHED AN APPEAL FOR ANY INFORMATION WHICH MAY THROW SOME LIGHT ON THE MATTER. YOU CAN READ JEFF'S ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CLICKING IN THIS BUTTON
CHARLES STEVENS
Charles was a Midshipman who served on board during the Battle of Jutland
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Charles Stevens
Who Crossed the Bar
As Yet Unknown
Gordon Truett
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of our Shipmate
Gordon Truett
Who Crossed the Bar
20 November, 2011
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Ken Utley
Ken was a Colour Sergeant on the 1951 Cruise
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Kenneth Utley
Who Crossed the Bar
2009
Les Vanstone
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
Who Crossed the Bar
As Yet Unknown
POSTED ON
23 MARCH. 2019
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BRIAN WEBB
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BRIAN WEBB
Who Crossed the Bar
26 MAY, 2009
NORMAN WEBBER
POSTED ON
13 February, 2020
Norman was a National serviceman who served on the 1956 -57 cruise (the last one) as an ERA. He was was a long time member of the Cruiser Association.
Norman was the current Vice-Chairman of No 6 R.N.A. (Berkshire) having been the Chairman for a number of years. He had also been Chairman of the Reading Branch before it folded.
Norman was at President (RNVR) in the early 50s before joining as an ERA. He had served on both the Sheffield (cruiser) and Superb
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of our Shipmate
Norman Webber
Who Crossed the Bar
31 January, 2020
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of Our Shipmate
PETER WELLS
Who Crossed the Bar
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)
Peter Wells - left of photo
PETER WELLS
GEORGE WHEELER
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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of Our Shipmate
GEORGE WHEELER
Who Crossed the Bar
9 MARCH, 1949
MAURICE WRIGHT
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of our Shipmate
Maurice Wright
Who Crossed the Bar
5 November, 2011
POSTED ON
14 DEC. 2015
"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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PHIL WORTHINGTON
In Fond Memory
of our Shipmate
Philip Edward Worthington
Who Crossed the Bar
22 September, 2021
POSTED ON
28 FEBRUARY, 2022
Phil was a Boy Seaman on the 1954-55 America & West Indies Cruise. He retired to Thailand from the navy as a Lieutenant.
Information from his son Saranuwat
