Origins of Site
Quotes
- extracts from reports etc about Halcyons
Specifications
- details of the development, variations and layout of the Halcyons
Halcyon Minesweeper Trials 1936
Layout
Cross section HMS Harrier
Line drawing HMS Harrier
Badges & Mottos
Warship Weeks
Survey Ships - the survey role of Halcyon Class ships -
HM Ships Franklin, Scott, Gleaner, Jason, Seagull and Sharpshooter (renamed
Shackleton)
Pre War Reports
Annual reports on the activities of the
minesweeping flotilla
Annual Report on the
Progress of Minesweeping 1936
Annual Report on the
Progress of Minesweeping 1937
Annual Report on the
Progress of Minesweeping 1938
Ship's Histories
- a detailed, year by year account of
the whereabouts and activities of each ship, including known details of
crew members
HMS Bramble
HMS Britomart
HMS Franklin
HMS Gleaner
HMS Gossamer
HMS Halcyon
HMS Harrier
HMS Hazard
HMS Hebe
HMS Hussar
HMS Jason
HMS Leda
HMS Niger
HMS Salamander
HMS Scott
HMS Seagull
HMS Sharpshooter
HMS Skipjack
HMS Speedwell
HMS Speedy
HMS Sphinx
Arctic Service
New Arctic Star - information
on new award for those who served in North Russian waters, including
link to application form.
List of Russian Convoys
that the Halcyon ships took part in
QP15 - extracts of reports from
Halcyon ships etc
PQ15 - extracts of reports from
Halcyon ships etc
PQ18 - extracts of reports from
Halcyon ships etc
JW53 - extracts of reports from
Halcyon ships etc
Reports of the Senior British Naval Officer North Russia on activities
and living conditions (November 1941 to March 1944)
Archangel - a description
Ice Conditions in the White Sea
Climate Pay
Request for crews to receive climate pay
Operation FB - Harrier and
Gleaner operating under the command of the Russians
Sweeping Policy - suggestion by
Senior Officer 1st Minesweeping Flotilla
Mediterranean
- a brief look at the work of the six
Halcyons that went to the Med
D Day
1st MSF Orders
D Day Memories
D Day Minesweeping
Friendly Fire -
the destruction of HM Ships Britomart, Hussar and
Salamander by British aircraft in August 1944
Report of Senior Officer First Minesweeping Flotilla
HMS Britomart
HMS Hussar
HMS Salamander
Daily Telegraph -
articles from documents released in 1994
References
References & Links
- a list of the books,
documents, internet sites and other resources used to compile this site.
News - information on
updates etc
