Speed 25 knots. The whole thing had not lasted three minutes from the time I had been admiring her until she sank from sight”. Shore stations were often named after a nearby main base but differentiated by the addition of 'II' or 'III' etc. By 31 May 1944 the command held over 30,500 accounts. By 1045 on Friday the 3rd of June 1983 almost everyone in HMS Pembroke was in No.1s and fallen in on the hallowed and much trodden Parade Ground in the company of a large group of local Mayors, Churchmen and other dignitaries awaiting the arrival of the Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command. Together with a number of other wide-eyed Boy seamen, my introduction to Vaguely familiar? The guy I am doing the research on (Cooks Mate 2nd Class AJ Claridge) is buried in the Woodlands cemetery.St.George's Church in the former Naval Base at Chatham is now the St.George's Centre.

HMS Drake (HMNB Devonport, Devonport, Devon) 2. One of the early losses came in May 1983 when Chatham's Royal Marine Band moved to Fleet HQ at Northolt but they did return for the closing ceremonies. Published second edition in 2000 by Maritime Books ISBN 0 907771 73 4 (Tel 01579 343663) I have his service medals from the war (Arthur Holdsworth 155241).

But as the cloud lifted bit by bit, I saw the stern sticking straight up out of the water.

!Forgot to add that the Memorial Books from St.George's Church were transferred to Brompton Garrison Church.A great-uncle of mine in the Royal Navy was originally posted to Pembroke II - is this the same HMS Pembroke which has been discussed here, or was there a difference?HMS Pembroke II was RNAS Eastchurch, Sheppey, Kent - June 1913 to 01.04.18 when it was turned over to the RAF.

In summary that meant we at least stood a chance of returning to our 'home' even if we had lost our 'Chatham' identity and could not - at least officially - any longer call it RNB. Last to be built was St George's Church.

(see Pembroke Page 2)Next, on the 4th of March 1960 the Civil Lord of the Admiralty told the Parliament "The Royal Naval Barracks of Chatham will be retained for the Navy to accommodate men from ships being refitted…."

The division consists of over 370 officers and ratings, making it one of the largest in the country.

Have just found my great grandfathers service record. On all occasions they were very short, so at a guess was it perhaps a holding place before detailing to a new ship ? For anybody that knows the area a memorial was erected in the Naval section of Woodlands Road cemetery in Gillingham, where many of the dead ratings were buried. Ganges was a base at Shotley, Suffolk 1905-76 (ship before)

We could not see the boat at all. On Edward's record it definately says Pembroke II and its earliest date is 1 Apr 1904. Most shore establishment names were used by ships at some point. These shore bases often moved (at least the name moved!). On the 1st occassion he was there for 14 days, then back 2 years later for 8 days (3 of them in the cells), then back a month later for 20 days. Another London accounting base, initially set up in 1918 it covered a wide variety of accounts but was Also established in 1918, it handled transport service accounts, and from February 1919 was the base for the Shore establishment of the Royal Naval Reserve in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets

I have a Great Uncle who was a Stoker too. Been seraching under HMS Pembroke II to understand what this shore establishment was, Hhowever not be able to find out what role it had pre WW1 and around its final establishment in 1902. This time it does not seem to have been a training school or … As both the ship and the baracks and the barracks appear to have been in commission at the same time, presumably I & II then meant 1 and the other and the system hadn't kicked in. This time it really did sound the death knell for the Royal Navy in the Medway Towns. If I remember rightly, the glassed-roofed drill shed was used to house men in WW1 and was hit by a bomb, causing many casualties.Just for the record Terry is spot on about the glass roofed drill shed. 2011.

HMS Victory II was also located at Crystal Palace 1914-19 and was also known as HMS Crystal Palace. I understand the Pathfinder to be the first ship lost to U-boat action - can anyone confirm? Secret Scotland. Hanham, South Gloucestershire (nr. Each shore establishment originally had to have a real ship to which it was attached - sometimes just a hulk or even a small tender! These shore bases often moved (at least the name moved! This again was not a vessel but as far as I can make out it was another shore establishment. Pembroke II moved to Chatham as an Accounting Base 1940-57. You may have the details already, but if not Jane details HMS Pathfinder as a Forward Class Light Cruiser.

Irish Military History mainly 1798, 1916 and 1919-23. I would be interested in any summary info you have on the Pathfinder for that month of war Aug/Sept 1914. Bristol) and Sligo (RoI)British Military History in general but mainly the period 1837-1919. HMS Pembroke started life at Forth, then at Harwich before moving to Chatham. HMS Pembroke II was RNAS Eastchurch, Sheppey, Kent - June 1913 to 01.04.18 when it was turned over to the RAF. The same barracks just different users in 2007. The next entry in Dad’s record has him assigned to HMS Pembroke. In Royal Navy and Royal Marines service records, personnel will be shown as serving on a ship. You need to be a member in order to leave a commentSign up for a new account in our community. Her silhouette shows three funnels, and one fore mast immediately aft of the bridge. During this period he was 'attached' to HMS Pembroke. Falmouth was a ship (cruiser sunk by U63 19.08.16) Does anyone know if the following were ships or bases ? Military & Brass Bands - Music and InstrumentsHanham, South Gloucestershire (nr.

He was a Stoker Petty Officer during WW1 and was at Pembroke11 many times between postings (Jupiter, Wildfire, Duncan are some). HMS Seahawk. A Short History of HMS St Christopher. Happy memories of Chatham and not many people can say that these days! HMS Falmouth - Light Cruiser built 1909; 5,250 tons; main armament 8x6" guns They retained the name Located both in London and Shrewsbury it was established as an accounting base, in operation between 1918 and 1928. Retrieved 5 November 2011. Sentinel was a training ship 1920-23 at Portsmouth (cruiser before) He died in April 1916 of Pneumonia.

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