Comments on: James Renshaw-Survivor from H.M.S. Hunter

By: james renshaw (jnr)

james renshaw (jnr) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:05:38 +0000

JUST TO LET ALL INTERESTED PARTIES KNOW ,THAT I HAVE CHANGED MY E-MAIL ADDRESS .SORRY TO ANYONE THAT MAY HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT ME WITH REF MY DAD JAMES RENSHAW OF H.M.S.HUNTER I CAN NOW BE CONTACTED ON jimbob1948@btinternet.com

By: Ron Cope

Ron Cope — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:37:27 +0000

Jim… thanks you for your package I have now received concerning your father’s documents. There is some very interesting material which can be used in my book . Also your permission to have them published. Kind regards Ron

By: JAMES RENSHAW (JNR)

JAMES RENSHAW (JNR) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:11:16 +0000

RON,MANY THANKS FOR CONTACTING ME I WILL BE ABLE TO E-MAIL YOU SOME FURTHER DETAILS LATER, STRANGE HOW LIFE IS ISNT IT,LIKE YOU I ALSO FOLLOWED MY DAD INTO THE ROYAL NAVY,STRANGELY ENOUGH ALSO IN 1964

By: Ron Cope

Ron Cope — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:53:24 +0000

This is a message to James Renshaw from Ron Cope. I am now at the stage of putting together the material for writing a book. Whilst the story will be mainly narratives from those who survived on my father Cyril Cope’s ship Hardy. It is obviously important to acknowledge the part played by those on the other four ships in the 2nd Destroyer Flotilla. I have read your father’s account not only on this website but another provided by yourself. I found it a compelling story about his internment in Sweden made enjoyable by his sense of humour throughout a period of uncertainity.
You may be interested to know that in the last week I have had a post from New Zealand by way of Jeremy Sutton-Pratt. His father was the British Military Attache in Sweden between 1939 and 1947. Subsequently Jeremy has sent me photos of his father’s visit to Narvik in June 1945. Presently I am awaiting further information from him which you may find interesting. However, should you want a part of your father’s story told in my book please contact me. ‘roncope@btinternet.com’. I have now had contact from Peter Kerswell whom as you know his father was also a survivor on ‘Hunter’ and interned in Sweden. Look forward to hearing from you soon.
Ron Cope

By: Ron Cope

Ron Cope — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:44:56 +0000

Dear Ellen and Josie. Cyril Cope (If not already done – see one of the other sections on this website) was a survivor on HMS Hardy and came from Salford. They were both Devonport based so could have known each other. In researching to write a book I am looking for any interesting stories from survivors or families recollections of the events that occurred in the epic Battle of Narvik or subsequently. I would be very interested to hear from you. I have some relevant material which you may be interested in receiving online. Ron Cope ‘roncope@btinternet.com’

By: Josie Johnson

Josie Johnson — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:46:32 +0000

I am also the Granddaughter of Thomas Norton from Manchester. He was one of the lucky few who survived the sinking of the Hunter. He was take prisoner and held in a school building before they were taken over to Sweden. He had to sign papers saying that he would not take up arms against the Germans again before he was released and sent home. MY Grandma received a telegram saying he was missing believed killed.

By: Ellen Siddall

Ellen Siddall — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:13:39 +0000

Just to say that my Grandad Thomas Norton is on the photo of the survivors of HMS Hunter 1940, he is on the Second row second person on the left.

By: Ron Cope

Ron Cope — Sat, 29 May 2010 20:20:32 +0000

James and Peter ..on the chance that you come back to this website I would be most grateful if you could contact me. This year is the 70th Anniversary. It may be your local newspaper would be interested in doing a feature mainly focused on both your late father’s involvement in the 1st Battle of Narvik. I will be able to give you examples of other families associated with Narvik where this resulted in an emotionally rewarding experience. Ron Cope

By: Ron Cope

Ron Cope — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:52:08 +0000

My father was Cyril Cope see his story on this website. He left audio transcripts of the Battle whuch I finally managed to put on paper. I have been informed that Navy News is doing a full feature next month dedicated to the epic battle. I am also hoping to collate as much information as possible with hope of producing a book about not only the Battle of Narvik but also the sailors and thier families at home. I have had contact with a number of families one as far as Australia. I am also in contact with Harry Rogers the only remaiing survior I have found from any of the ships. James and Peter I wold be interested in hearing from you. roncope@btinternet.com
Ron Cope (CPO Rtd)

By: peter kerswell

peter kerswell — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:22:01 +0000

dear james, only now have i found out about james passing away,jim phoned me just after they found hms hunter and we had a good talk about the ship and other things about narvick.my late father was a petty officer on board at the time and he was taken prisioner and sent to sweden when he made a break and got home to england,he is in the second row far left of the group photo,he passed away in 1972.
yours
peter kerswell