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HMS Nubian - 1939 to May 1941
Philip L:
Crushing defeat of Italian Navy, Monday, 31, March 1941. From the Sun
And. Lone Cruiser Traps Italian Fleet, Tuesday, 1, April 1941. From The Sun. Royal Navy ships mentioned are, HMS Jervis, HMS Havock, British light Cruiser, Orion (Admiral Cunningham). Royal Navy Mediterranean Fleet.
After reading the newspaper articles again on 15 September 2024, I realize now that Royal Navy Battle ships, Warspite, Barham and Valiant were also involved. Side panel next to Article (May be referring to another article on same incident) states that HMS Warspite, whose 15-inch guns fired at two-mile range, practically blew the Italian Cruiser out of the water. The 2 photos from 31, March 1941 article are from the Sun newspaper (Not the Advocate)
APA citation
CRUSHING DEFEAT OF ITALIAN NAVY (1941, March 31). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 1 (LATE FINAL EXTRA). Retrieved September 14, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article231202495
APA citation
LONE CRUISER TRAPS ITALIAN FLEET (1941, April 1). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 1 (LATE FINAL EXTRA). Retrieved September 14, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article231207147
Philip L
Philip L:
Mediterranean British Navy fleet reports in Australian Newspapers, 1940. May give some idea of what was going on with British war ships in the Mediterranean in general.
Advocate, Saturday, September 7, 1940. Naval forces shell Italian Naval base, Eastern Mediterranean. British cruisers and destroyers mentioned. HMS Orion, HMS Ibex and HMAS Sydney.
APA citation
Naval Forces Shell Italian Island Base (1940, September 7). Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved September 28, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article68378748
The Argus, Thursday, October 17, 1940. Three Destroyers sunk by Ajax. British cruisers HMS Ajax (6985 tons) and HMS York mentioned. Correspondent with Associate press of America, with British Mediterranean fleet reports Australian Destroyer Vampire was with was with Ajax. HMS York was 8250 tons and carrying heavier guns than Ajax.
APA citation
THREE DESTROYERS SUNK BY AJAX (1940, October 17). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 1. Retrieved September 28, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11316987
Philip L
Jim Carter:
Hi Bob & Philip,
My apologies for only just picking up on your posts! I was just searching the net for something else and your replies both popped up.
Thank you very much for coming back to me and the info you have sent through. I have indeed finished the project which resulted in publishing a book, Hearts of Steel. It covers my great grandfathers time in the RN from 1918 to 1945. He was on Nubian from 1938 through to when she had her stern blown off during the battle for Crete. Do PM me if you would like any more info.
Bob...is the incident you are referring to the loss of one of Zulu's men (I think it was Zulu)? I didn't include this in the book in the end but I am aware of it and if I can help in anyway, let me know. I did download one or two of her logs but as far as I recall they did not provide a lot of detail. I'll see if I can find them in my archives.
Thanks again for your efforts and do not hesitate to get in touch.
Best,
Jim
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