Feb 6, 2022 · On the back of the painting, which I saved from his house clearance, is a record of John McPherson R.N. stating this man had served on HMS Lion between 1918 and 1920. …

Jan 17, 2016 · Spotted whilst watching afternoon telly this week. During a recent episode of Father Brown, on BBC 1, I spied the following inscription on a garden bench two of the …

Feb 19, 2010 · I thought that members may like to see this artists impression of the "Lion" being towed home by HMS Indomitable after the the battle of Dogger Bank in 1915. The picture is …

Jan 31, 2017 · Hi All, I don't seem to be getting very far with Submarines so I though another nice photo of sailors might provide some interesting answers in my quest to find out more about my …

Mar 10, 2018 · Clearly served in LION in 1916 but the month of joining is impossible to read (is it March 1916?). He also served in HMS TIGER at the Dogger Bank engagement in early 1915. …

Jun 17, 2016 · Lion did take a battering and despite firing over 200 rounds of her main ammunition only obtained about 4 hits. Quite what a Chaplain would be doing near a main gun …

May 3, 2011 · I thought the attached photo might be of interest. It is a photo of the thirteen survivors of the Royal Marine Light Infantry who were onboard HMS Lion at Jutland. The …

Jun 8, 2016 · Grant was a Chief Gunner, a warrant officer and near as high as a man can go without being made an officer and a gentleman, the title of his book is 'Through the hawse …

Feb 25, 2009 · You know, a thought struck me. No-one else is going to write 'HMS LION: Her history in photos with comprehensive technical essays for the layman' but I'd bet tony could do …

Jun 1, 2015 · Wikipedia has, "Lion rejoined the Battlecruiser Fleet, again as Beatty's flagship, on 19 July 1916 without 'Q' turret, but then had the turret replaced during a visit to Armstrong …