Comments on: H.M.S.Hardy http://www.submerged.co.uk/narvik-hardy.php Shipwrecks and diving around Devon and the world Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:31:31 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ron Cope http://www.submerged.co.uk/narvik-hardy.php#comment-50817 Ron Cope Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:31:31 +0000 http://submerged.co.uk/wordpress/narvik-hardy.php#comment-50817 Ted, I was away at sea when Charlie and Kay visited but I remember my Dad telling me about their visit and invites to 2nd Destroyer Flotilla of Narvik Associations reunion. I have also had contact with Mike whilst reseaching for my book, which should be completed this year. It is taking alittle longer than I thought due to all the research needed and now having to add the amazing accounts regarding the only destroyer which was sunk HMS Hunter. Obviously you have access to internet..so please send a post and I may be able to send parts of the book relating to a greatly respected Chief Stoker Edward Stiles on Hardy. If you have a photograph of Edward in uniform or not I would most appreciate a copy ..Hear from you soon. Ron roncope@btinternet.com Ted, I was away at sea when Charlie and Kay visited but I remember my Dad telling me about their visit and invites to 2nd Destroyer Flotilla of Narvik Associations reunion. I have also had contact with Mike whilst reseaching for my book, which should be completed this year. It is taking alittle longer than I thought due to all the research needed and now having to add the amazing accounts regarding the only destroyer which was sunk HMS Hunter. Obviously you have access to internet..so please send a post and I may be able to send parts of the book relating to a greatly respected Chief Stoker Edward Stiles on Hardy. If you have a photograph of Edward in uniform or not I would most appreciate a copy ..Hear from you soon. Ron roncope@btinternet.com

]]> By: Ted Stiles http://www.submerged.co.uk/narvik-hardy.php#comment-49458 Ted Stiles Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:14:20 +0000 http://submerged.co.uk/wordpress/narvik-hardy.php#comment-49458 roncope@btinternet.com Ron cope: you must be related to Cyril cope, right? I'm the Stiles in Canada that Cyril and Edie spent time with (Charlie and Kay Stiles - parents). I've worked with mike (second cousin) on the family Tree and I was unaware that you were involved with the Battle of Narvick. Great to know and i would like to stay in touch. Ted Stiles 613-258-0937 PO Box 1002 Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 roncope@btinternet.com

Ron cope: you must be related to Cyril cope, right?
I’m the Stiles in Canada that Cyril and Edie spent time with (Charlie and Kay Stiles – parents). I’ve worked with mike (second cousin) on the family Tree and I was unaware that you were involved with the Battle of Narvick. Great to know and i would like to stay in touch.

Ted Stiles
613-258-0937
PO Box 1002
Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0

]]> By: Ron Cope http://www.submerged.co.uk/narvik-hardy.php#comment-49078 Ron Cope Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:21:08 +0000 http://submerged.co.uk/wordpress/narvik-hardy.php#comment-49078 Dear Jane (McCarthy) I normally check the comments on a regular basis. However, with the festive season and my ongoing researches, to finally produce a book, it did not happen until now. Could you confirm from your father's Service Records the dates your father Leading Seaman Ted Hamilton was on board HMS Hardy....because the ship related to this website concerns the Battle of Narvik 1940. Look forward to your reply and it may be I can provide information irrespective of what HMS Hardy Ted was actually on. Kind Regards Ron Cope 'roncope@btinternet.com' Dear Jane (McCarthy) I normally check the comments on a regular basis. However, with the festive season and my ongoing researches, to finally produce a book, it did not happen until now. Could you confirm from your father’s Service Records the dates your father Leading Seaman Ted Hamilton was on board HMS Hardy….because the ship related to this website concerns the Battle of Narvik 1940. Look forward to your reply and it may be I can provide information irrespective of what HMS Hardy Ted was actually on.
Kind Regards Ron Cope ‘roncope@btinternet.com’

]]> By: Julie http://www.submerged.co.uk/narvik-hardy.php#comment-45419 Julie Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:14:30 +0000 http://submerged.co.uk/wordpress/narvik-hardy.php#comment-45419 Hi there My father Laurence (Larry)Peart served aboard the Hardy.He told us stories of how the germans kept firing on the survivors and how the Norwegian familys risked their lives to care for and help them return home. Julie Hi there
My father Laurence (Larry)Peart served aboard the Hardy.He told us stories of how the germans kept firing on the survivors and how the Norwegian familys risked their lives to care for and help them return home.
Julie

]]> By: Tony Quinn http://www.submerged.co.uk/narvik-hardy.php#comment-45202 Tony Quinn Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:04:39 +0000 http://submerged.co.uk/wordpress/narvik-hardy.php#comment-45202 Hi John, I did drop you an email a couple of weeks ago but have not had a reply. I've got a new address (tony.quinn1949@yahoo.co.uk). I'd welcome correspond/meeting. Regards, Tony Hi John,

I did drop you an email a couple of weeks ago but have not had a reply. I’ve got a new address (tony.quinn1949@yahoo.co.uk). I’d welcome correspond/meeting.

Regards,
Tony

]]> By: jane McCarthy http://www.submerged.co.uk/narvik-hardy.php#comment-45132 jane McCarthy Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:36:26 +0000 http://submerged.co.uk/wordpress/narvik-hardy.php#comment-45132 my father was a leading seaman on hms hardy - I have his service records and note that he was assigned to hardy on 16 nov 1943 - 30 jan 44. Although he died back in 1979,I can remember him teling me that when hardy was struck he was on the bridge. He should have been relieved from duty but his relief was late taking over.Had he been back at his mess he would certainly have died. His name was leading seaman Edward (Ted) Hamilton. I would love to hear from anyone with recolections of this time, my father was a leading seaman on hms hardy – I have his service records and note that he was assigned to hardy on 16 nov 1943 – 30 jan 44. Although he died back in 1979,I can remember him teling me that when hardy was struck he was on the bridge. He should have been relieved from duty but his relief was late taking over.Had he been back at his mess he would certainly have died. His name was leading seaman Edward (Ted) Hamilton. I would love to hear from anyone with recolections of this time,

]]> By: John Warburton-Lee http://www.submerged.co.uk/narvik-hardy.php#comment-44416 John Warburton-Lee Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:20:48 +0000 http://submerged.co.uk/wordpress/narvik-hardy.php#comment-44416 Message for Tony Quinn: I am Bernard Warburton-Lee's grandson. I would be very interested to hear your Hardy memories. I have a fairly extensive archive of material about the Hardy, Narvik, and of course, my Grandfather. Always delighted to be able to add to that and keep putting pieces into the jigsaw. Please contact me at info@johnwarburtonlee.com best regards, John Message for Tony Quinn: I am Bernard Warburton-Lee’s grandson. I would be very interested to hear your Hardy memories. I have a fairly extensive archive of material about the Hardy, Narvik, and of course, my Grandfather. Always delighted to be able to add to that and keep putting pieces into the jigsaw. Please contact me at info@johnwarburtonlee.com best regards, John

]]> By: Ron Cope http://www.submerged.co.uk/narvik-hardy.php#comment-43776 Ron Cope Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:26:52 +0000 http://submerged.co.uk/wordpress/narvik-hardy.php#comment-43776 Thanks Tony Quinn for your comments and that we are now in contact. Good news that you live less than an hour away to meet up for a beer. I find the position your father George found himself onboard 'Hardy' very interesting. I hope that and any other information can be used in my book. Speak to you soon. Ron Thanks Tony Quinn for your comments and that we are now in contact. Good news that you live less than an hour away to meet up for a beer. I find the position your father George found himself onboard ‘Hardy’ very interesting. I hope that and any other information can be used in my book. Speak to you soon. Ron

]]> By: Ron Cope http://www.submerged.co.uk/narvik-hardy.php#comment-43775 Ron Cope Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:20:27 +0000 http://submerged.co.uk/wordpress/narvik-hardy.php#comment-43775 Message for Dominic Penrose. In my research to write a book about the First Battle of Narvik..I have received three accounts of destroying the ships safe (or as you describe 'secret box'). Probably because there were three safes onboard which served different purposes. ie highly classified documents for Captain's and delegated officers eyes only and another which kept the ships monies. However, I would be most interested in hearing from you Dominic incase you have information that is very relvant. Please contact me on 'roncope@btinternet.com' Hear from you soon. Ron Cope Message for Dominic Penrose. In my research to write a book about the First Battle of Narvik..I have received three accounts of destroying the ships safe (or as you describe ‘secret box’). Probably because there were three safes onboard which served different purposes. ie highly classified documents for Captain’s and delegated officers eyes only and another which kept the ships monies. However, I would be most interested in hearing from you Dominic incase you have information that is very relvant. Please contact me on ‘roncope@btinternet.com’ Hear from you soon. Ron Cope

]]> By: Tony Quinn http://www.submerged.co.uk/narvik-hardy.php#comment-43706 Tony Quinn Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:52:07 +0000 http://submerged.co.uk/wordpress/narvik-hardy.php#comment-43706 My father, George J Quinn, was a Hardy Survivor. I think he was Petty Officer or Chief (not absolutely sure). He passed away in 1991, having taken a commission and retiring a Lieut. Commander in 1964. Our family lived in Plymouth (Beacon Park) and my dad served at HMS Drake before he retired. I'm extremely interested in corresponding with any relations of survivors or those killed in action. I notice there may be a few survivors. I would love to correspond with any relatives of those, who may have known my dad on ship. Also i would love to make contact with relations of Captain Warburton Lee, who have an interest in Hardy memories. I now live in West Midlands. My father, George J Quinn, was a Hardy Survivor. I think he was Petty Officer or Chief (not absolutely sure). He passed away in 1991, having taken a commission and retiring a Lieut. Commander in 1964. Our family lived in Plymouth (Beacon Park) and my dad served at HMS Drake before he retired.

I’m extremely interested in corresponding with any relations of survivors or those killed in action. I notice there may be a few survivors. I would love to correspond with any relatives of those, who may have known my dad on ship. Also i would love to make contact with relations of Captain Warburton Lee, who have an interest in Hardy memories.

I now live in West Midlands.

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