Haldon and Sandhurst

[Guest ayling46]

Another beginner I am afraid - My Grandfather's records include two postings which I am unsure about. One seems to be Fne (Haldon) in 1919 - Is this HMS Haldon the paddlesteamer/minesweeper? and if so are there any pictures?

I have seen the thread on HMS Sandhurst being a depot ship at Scapa Flow in 1916 - does this mean it was inactive or did it steam with the fleet or other duties - any help appreciated

[jay dubaya]

Welcome to the forum ayling46,

I'm sure that I have read somewhere that HMS Sandhurst was first used as a dummy ship and then later in the war as a fleet repair ship,

cheers, Jon

[spithead]

Hello ayling46

HMS Haldon was a paddle/minesweeper, Ascot class 810tons, built 1916 and served with the 16th Flotilla Granton. BU 12.21

HMS Sandhurst (ex-Manipur) Repair ship 11.500 tons. Hired 1914 as a dummy battlecruiser INDOMITABLE. Purchased 1915, conversion completed 9.1916. BU 4.46.

Regards John