The row is growing over the Ministry of Defence intent – which has been known for some time but Continue reading
Tag Archives: HMS Campbeltown
70th anniversary commemoration of HMS Campbeltown ramming St Nazaire dock
A ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the heroic ramming Continue reading
Images of 2011
This is a Flame Shell, a ‘cryptic’ marine species with bright orange feeding tentacles. It is found only in Continue reading
Nancie Smith
It’s hard to explain how odd it is to find out that you will never have the chance Continue reading
DVD of HMS Campbeltown’s final visit to raise money for Campbeltown Picture House
Campbeltown Community Business has hit on what might be described as a phoenix fundraiser, Continue reading
MoD uses Campbeltown depot to help fuel speculators profit at public’s expense
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has, since 2005, been leasing Continue reading
HMS Campbeltown bids her last farewell – and did not go quietly
This was the last shot fired at 10.26 this morning – 14th March 2011 – in HMS Campbeltown’s 12 gun salute in farewell to Campbeltown in Kintyre. Continue reading
The first HMS Campbeltown’s Ship’s Bell and the other Campbelltown
Nancie Smith, a member of Campbeltown Community Council, was asked to represent it at the 200th Continue reading
HMS Campbeltown gets local flotilla on her final visit
With predictable naval timekeeping, HMS Campbeltown was there, early, waiting (below) for the flotilla Continue reading
Campbeltown bids a 6 day last farewell to HMS Campbeltown
HMS Campbeltown is a Type 22 Frigate, built at Cammell Laird in Birkenhead, launched Continue reading