top of page
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
24 March, 2025
Anchor 119
Oppos who have "Crossed the Bar"
If you have any information & photographs that you wish to be inserted please inform the Chairman or click on the button to send a message direct to the website.
Anchor 3
Anchor 1
William Edward Bacon
Alan, the son of Bill Bacon, notified us of his father's death via our Facebook page.
Bill served as an Able Seaman on the 1952/53 cruise.
It is possible that he later served as a Signalman on HMS Ark Royal but we have no dates for that.
POSTED ON
6 September, 2018
20 January, 1968
William Bacon
Ted joined up in 1944 as a Boy Seaman at HMS Ganges and subsequently was drafted to the Superb in December 1945 as an A.B. Torpedoman. He was on the 1946 cruise to the Mediterranean and was drafted again in 1947. Ted has written quite extensively about his time in the Royal Navy and on Board.
POSTED ON
6 June, 2018
IN FOND MEMORY
OF OUR SHIPMATE
EDWARD DAVY
WHO
CROSSED THE BAR
26 NOVEMBER, 2017
Anchor 2
Ted Davy
Albert Meek
Albert joined the Royal Navy on 18th July, 1911 and after basic training at HMS Excellent he served on HMS Superb from 31st July, 1911 until 5th May, 1913. He retired on 4th July, 1926 as a Chief Petty Officer Ordinance. Information supplied by Albert’s great granddaughter who has his Service Sheet.
Albert Meek
1930
POSTED ON 17 December 2018
Anchor 7
Pete Tasker
Pete, who was a stalwart member of the HMS Superb (Cruiser) Association, served on board as a Royal Marine during the 1954-55 America & West Indies Cruise. There are many stories to tell about Pete who was much more than a breath of fresh air - more a hurricane force. Sadly missed.
In Fond Memory of
our Shipmate
Peter Tasker
Who Crossed the Bar
15 December, 2018
POSTED ON
17 December, 2018
Anchor 4
Derrick Thompson
IN FOND MEMORY
OF OUR SHIPMATE
DERRICK THOMPSON
WHO
CROSSED THE BAR
29 AUGUST, 2004
Derrick (Tommo) was a stoker mechanic (E) 1st class on board HMS Superb in 1955/56. He also served on HMS Crossbow as well as HMS Forth in Malta where he was also based at HMS St Angelo. His service number was KX874667. He was born in Norwich where he lived before joining the Navy in 1949.
He passed away in 2004 aged 72
POSTED ON
10 April, 2019
Anchor 5
.jpg)
Anchor 6
Terry Willey
Possibly a Ganges boy, Terrence Keith Willey served aboard in 1952 as an LEM. He went on to serve on several other ships and ended his career as a Chief petty Officer. Terry was married in 1952 just before sailing to the West Indies.
Information sent in via Facebook by Terry's son Neil
Terrence Willey
4 January, 1999
POSTED ON
3 July, 2019
Anchor 8
Eric Pyrke
Eric was an Electrician aboard in 1954. He finished his service as a Chief Petty Officer on HMS Surprise. Photo kindly supplied by grandson Ralph
POSTED ON
19 August, 2019
September, 2001
Eric Pyrke
Anchor 9
James Johnstone
James served on the America & West Indies cruise 1954-55 as a Royal Marine.
He joined the Marines in 1952 and retired as a Corporal in 1965.
Information obtained from James' son Anthony who would love to hear any stories of his dad.
If you recognise any of the faces in the photograph album please get in touch with this website.
JAMES JOHNSTONE
25 DECEMBER, 2001
POSTED ON
7 Feb 2020
​
Anchor 10
Louis Consterdine
Louis served on the first commission of the cruiser in 1946. Information posted by Louis' daughter who would love to hear any tales of her dad. Please contact the website in the first instance
LOUIS CONSTERDINE
13 JULY, 2011
POSTED ON
10 May, 2020
Anchor 11
Anchor 12
John Gatt
John served on His Majesty's Ships between 1796 and 1815.
He was also aboard HMS Superb for part of that time. We have been notified of his service by his ancestors and await some more information
JOHN GATT
11 July, 1854
POSTED ON
3 November, 2020
Anchor 13
bottom of page