Jesse Posted 9 October , 2007 Share Posted 9 October , 2007 Anyone know what the crest for HMS Shark was? (I'm talking about Loftus Jones destroyer, lost at Jutland.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per ardua per mare per terram Posted 10 October , 2007 Share Posted 10 October , 2007 No crest shown in A Companion to the Royal Navy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 10 October , 2007 Share Posted 10 October , 2007 I think I might have a silk at home with the HMS Shark crest - will try and dig it out tonight as long as it is where I think it is. A relative of mine was picked up but died from wounds sustained in the great Shark dash at Jutland - Chief Stoker Francis Newcombe. Regards, Jon S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph Posted 10 October , 2007 Share Posted 10 October , 2007 Jon, I have a photo of his stone (C Stoker Newcombe)and somewhere his funeral which was a large affair, if you want it. Regards Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 10 October , 2007 Share Posted 10 October , 2007 Jon, I have a photo of his stone (C Stoker Newcombe)and somewhere his funeral which was a large affair, if you want it. Regards Charles Charles - I have a photo of his headstone but would be grateful for anything you have. Will pm you my address. Thanks and regards, Jon S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 10 October , 2007 Share Posted 10 October , 2007 Anyone know what the crest for HMS Shark was? (I'm talking about Loftus Jones destroyer, lost at Jutland.) Jesse - the crest shown is an ancent style ship with sail - similar to viking but probably ancient Greece or Phoenician or something. Will try and scan later and attach or as I am not the greatest with technology scan and send to you by email if you PM me your address. Regards, Jon S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mruk Posted 10 October , 2007 Share Posted 10 October , 2007 Thanks for the description, Jonathan. I hope you can post the image. My Brother-in Law's Gt. Grandfather was one of those killed on the 'Shark'. AB Stoker Thomas Singleton. Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted 10 October , 2007 Author Share Posted 10 October , 2007 Jesse - the crest shown is an ancent style ship with sail - similar to viking but probably ancient Greece or Phoenician or something. Will try and scan later and attach or as I am not the greatest with technology scan and send to you by email if you PM me your address. Regards, Jon S Thanks everyone. Jon, you can send to shivrme@hotmail.com. I had reference to the crest of a Unicorn, with mermaid tail, but this may be the S-Class HMS Shark that came out in 1916. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 10 October , 2007 Share Posted 10 October , 2007 My Brother-in Law's Gt. Grandfather was one of those killed on the 'Shark'. AB Stoker Thomas Singleton. In that case Chief Stoker Newcombe and AB Stoker Singleton almost certainly were aware of each others existence. Thanks everyone. Jon, you can send to shivrme@hotmail.com. I had reference to the crest of a Unicorn, with mermaid tail, but this may be the S-Class HMS Shark that came out in 1916. Will try and scan and send to you tomorrow. This crest is marked Torpedo Boat Destroyer 935 Tons. Therefore there is no doubt this relates to the HMS Shark we are discussing. Regards, Jon S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mruk Posted 10 October , 2007 Share Posted 10 October , 2007 I think it's more than likely, Jon. I spoke to my brother-in-law about an hour ago. He doesn't hold anything, unfortunately. Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchp Posted 14 October , 2007 Share Posted 14 October , 2007 Anyone know what the crest for HMS Shark was? (I'm talking about Loftus Jones destroyer, lost at Jutland.) The first ship of the Royal Navy to bear an official badge was HMS Warwick in 1919 and subsequently every ship and submarine has had a badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted 16 October , 2007 Author Share Posted 16 October , 2007 The first ship of the Royal Navy to bear an official badge was HMS Warwick in 1919 and subsequently every ship and submarine has had a badge Thanks Birch. I did see a reference just the other day mentioning the standardization of badges only after the war had ended, when certain shape badges were appropriate for certain classes of ships only. Apparently, prior to that skippers and crews were following no guidelines whatever, and could put forth any creation they desired. The larger ships did seem to have a slightly more formal system in place though, as I have seen through mail with ship's letterhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now