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timetraveller
10-15-2009, 11:22 AM
Yesterday was the anniversary of the loss of HMS Royal Oak as she lay anchored in Scapa Flow 14th October 1939 and was torpedod by U47 , Princess Anne and 3 surviving crew members placed a wreath at the site from HMS Penzance where a memorial service was held .




Rest In Peace ...
cbreedon
10-15-2009, 01:02 PM
My great uncle died on it :-(

John William Blackborough, He was a Stoker 1st Class. I guess that means he was in the engine room.

http://www.hmsroyaloak.co.uk/rc1.htm

2nd column 1st name
happyslapper
10-15-2009, 01:15 PM
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/10/15/article-1077867-021E6AEE000005DC-420_468x249.jpg

Sonar image of the Royal Oak as she is today.

Gunther Prien certainly knew his stuff. Such a beautiful ship with a proud crew. Terrible loss.
Johnny_H02
10-15-2009, 01:47 PM
RIP to the crew of the H.M.S. Royal Oak.
Mu-Meson
10-15-2009, 04:30 PM
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/10/15/article-1077867-021E6AEE000005DC-420_468x249.jpg

Sonar image of the Royal Oak as she is today.

Gunther Prien certainly knew his stuff. Such a beautiful ship with a proud crew. Terrible loss.

Wow. That is an amazing image.
SUDZ23
10-15-2009, 04:37 PM
Hay guys here is some pics from the local news papers websites and the documentary that was on STV on Tuesday night.

Read today that the story of the sinking will be taught in scottish schools from now on.

http://www.orcadian.co.uk/
http://www.orkneytoday.co.uk/
http://player.stv.tv/

Rest in peace the crew of the royal oak.
A Blackborough
01-30-2012, 06:46 AM
john William Blackborough was my fathers uncle, he was the brother of my grandfather Freddie Blackborough, and they also had a sister Eileen.There mother was Louisa and there father was also john WilliamWe would love to know your connection to Jack and how you fit into our family tree?Hope to hear soonAndy Blackborough
cbreedon
01-31-2012, 12:00 AM
john William Blackborough was my fathers uncle, he was the brother of my grandfather Freddie Blackborough, and they also had a sister Eileen.There mother was Louisa and there father was also john WilliamWe would love to know your connection to Jack and how you fit into our family tree?Hope to hear soonAndy Blackborough

Hi Andy

My grandmother was Jack's half sister.

I replied to you in pm in more detail.