Commander Nick Tobin then ordered his men to abandon ship. Below is a list of the six British ships that went down in the South Atlantic during the 10-week war. HMS Antelope 1982.jpg 986 608; 72 KB. Avenger was a late arrival at the Falklands War, as she didn't leave the UK until 10 May 1982, arriving on 25 May - a record for any ship involved in the operations, and a great distance to have covered in 14 days. 12) 7 July 1977 (Falkland Islands), Protection of Wrecks (Ardent and Antelope Designation) Order 1983 (No. Her mast had been bent over at angle from where one of the attacking planes had clipped it. He was killed and seven other crew members were injured. DSC of Wallingwells) was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) Eventually, one U Boat was forced to the surface by further depth charges. Atlantic Convoys Staff Sergeant Prescott was killed instantly and his disposal partner, Warrant Officer Phillips lost an arm. HMS Antelope was hit twice but the bombs failed to explode, being released too low. She was hit by two bombs, both of which failed to explode. In return every ship and gun returned fire," said Morton. It is39 years since Royal Navy frigate HMS Antelope was destroyed during the Falklands conflict, in May 1982. A major fire broke out, causing ammunition to explode and killing 12 crewmen. The British frigate HMS Antelope burning and pouring smoke, sinks in the chilly waters of Ajax Bay in Falkland Sound, May 24, 1982. [6][7], In August 1940, Antelope sailed in convoy to take part in Operation Menace, the attack on Dakar, but after the cruiser Fiji was torpedoed on 1 September 1940, she escorted her back to the Clyde, Scotland. The ship sank on May 28 while being towed. As the war became total and cruel, we treated future prisoners very differently! The ship then sailed to sheltered waters and while defusing the bombs, one of them exploded. i have in my possesion a shell casing thats been fired from hms phoenix it is 4 inches in diameter and is stamped at the bottom,im trying to find someone who knew this sub as i understand it was sunk in 1940 of augusta near sicilly by an italian ship called albatros,plese could you give me any info,and also if anyone may be interested in the artefact, I'd suggest that you post this question to the Royal Navy Research Desk, which you'll find here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/ww2/Desk-RoyalNavy. Antelope was struck by a 1,000lb bomb which failed to explode initially, until it was triggered as bomb disposal experts worked to defuse it; the resulting explosions eventually tore the ship in two. WEM (O)1 Served from 1975 - 1984 Served in HMS Antelope Martyn Tigwell CPO (M) Served from 1974 - 1997 Served in HMS Antelope Byron Young MEM Served from 1972 - 1979 Served in HMS Antelope Robbie Swift CDR Served from 1975 - 2003 Served in HMS Antelope Alan Robins CRS Served from 1966 - 1990 Served in HMS Antelope Ian Ferguson In 1982, he was in the operations room of frigate HMS Antelope,which was subjected to ferocious air attacks on May 23 in bomb alley. On 5 February 1940, Antelope was the sole escort of the outward bound convoy OA 84 south of Ireland when the German submarine U-41 attacked the convoy, sinking the freighter Beaverburn and damaging the tanker Ceronia. Antelope rescued 44 of the U-31's crew, one of whom died on board, and returned them to the Clyde. Remembering The Fallen: On this day in 1982, HMS Antelope, a Type 21 frigate, became the third warship to be lost in the Falklands War. Copyright of content contributed to this Archive rests with the author. She lost her starboard fire main and all electrical power. Four Argentine A-4B Skyhawks attacked the day before, one of. Published Initial budget costs for this class were 3.5 million, with final costs exceeding 14 million. The Maritime Executive. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Some of us are of an age where we might not be able to get down here again.". On 23 May 1982, while on air defence duty at the entrance to San Carlos Water, protecting the beachhead established two days before, she came under attack by four Argentine A-4B Skyhawks of Grupo 5. We attacked repeatedly. Navigation Aids Construction and commissioning [ edit] Her keel was laid down 23 March 1971 by Vosper Thornycroft in Woolston, Southampton, England. ; Using the graph. HMS ANTELOPE THE FALKLANDS WAR.wmv 77,739 views Jun 14, 2010 212 Dislike Share Save NAIAD49 755 subscribers ROYAL NAVY TYPE 21 FRIGATE LOST IN THE FALKLANDS WAR 1982 HMS YARMOUTH THE. , updated "Of all our sonar images of 1982 wrecks, we think Antelope is the most remarkable - the 4.5-inch gun is probably still loaded," said Cdr Philip Harper, Enterprise's CO. Destroyer HMS Coventry put up a spirited fight against Argentine aircraft, downing two in company with HMS Broadsword in a trap set for the enemy north of Falkland Sound. John Le Miller; rank/rating, Mate; age, 57; place of birth, Rothersay; previous ship, same. On May 21, she was struck by nine bombs dropped by the Argentine Air Force. Staff Sergeant Prescott was posthumously awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal, the only one awarded during this conflict. After darkness fell, two Royal Engineers, Staff Sergeant James Prescott and Warrant Officer John Phillips were still on board trying to defuse one of the bombs. Published Please review our, List of 6 British Ships Sunk During the Falklands War. Published The fires raged uncontrolled, reaching the Sea Cat missile magazine mercifully after the last sailor had left the frigate. The separated remains of HMS Antelope, which lie at a 45-degree angle on the bottom of San Carlos Water, and her sister HMS Ardent, which sank in nearby Grantham Sound after being hit by a succession of bombs, were also scanned by Enterprise and her hi-tech survey launch Spitfire. Antelope took part in the Falklands war, arriving in the area of operations on 21 May 1982. To celebrate its centenary in 1993, the Society produced a special volume covering seven hundred and fifty years of British naval history, containing 535 documents carefully selected by leading experts . A 1000 pound bomb crashed through Antelopes' starboard side but didn't explode. following this sinking. Others were evacuated with life rafts and helicopters. We swiftly replied and her crew abandoned ship and the U Boat sank. Mar 1, 2023 7:21 PM by "It's been really interesting learning the differences between the Navy of then and now and especially what these men went through which the modern sailor might not have appreciated before, especially the conditions some of them endured," she said. HMS Antelope (F170) was a Type 21 frigate of the Royal Navy that participated in the Falklands War and was stationed at the mouth of San Carlos Water acting as a plane guard when she was attacked by Argentine Air Force A-4 Skyhawks on May 24, 1982. 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HMS Antelope Origins Antelope herself was ordered on May 11th, 1970 and saw her keel laid down on March 23rd, 1971 by Vosper Thornycroft. By this time she was in poor physical condition, and was paid off into reserve on the Tyne in October to free her crew to help ease a manpower shortage in the Royal Navy. Two of the three bombs exploded deep inside the vessel causing it to sink within minutes with the loss of 19 crew. The first waves of attacks from Argentine Skyhawks swept into Bomb Alley in the early evening, giving it all day had with 20mm cannons. A sunken tanker is spilling petroleum into the water off the coast of Balingawan Point, Mindoro, in the Philippines' Tayabas Bay. The Philippine Coast Guard was alerted and activated its local stations rescuers. by Commanding Officer, HMS Antelope (temporarily) (01.1932)-(05.1932) no appointment listed: 07.05.1932-01.10.1933: RN Barracks, Chatham [HMS Pembroke] (additional; as Drafting Commander) 24.11.1933-01.1936: Personal Services Department, Admiralty [HMS President] . TV and still pictures of Antelope's demise became some of the iconic images of the Falklands War and appear repeatedly in histories of the event. Published: Unbroken, the story of a submarine (1953); Court martial (1954); Arctic submarine (1955); H.M.S. Antelope served throughout the Second World War, taking part in the sinking of three enemy submarines and in Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa. [3][4][nb 1], In 1941, one of the 4.7 in guns and the aft bank of torpedo tubes was removed, with a 3in (76mm) anti-aircraft gun replacing the torpedo tubes and an enhanced anti-submarine armament, which included 70 depth charges and the ability to drop patterns of 10 charges. On 9 February 1940, we picked up such an echo, which was confirmed as a likely U Boat and we attacked with depth charges. Today, we remember: HMS Ardent was engaged in shelling an Argentine-held runway from Falkland Sound on May 21, 1982. HMS Antelope was blown to pieces 40 years ago while taking part in the action to liberate the Falklands. Her sister HMS Ardent sank in Grantham Sound after being hit by a succession of bombs on May 21, 1982. Her keel was laid down 23 March 1971 by Vosper Thornycroft in Woolston, Southampton, England. During the initial attacks, Ardent lost most of its attacking and defensive capability, especially after its Sea Cat missile system was destroyed. Antelope served throughout the Second World War, taking part in the sinking of three enemy submarines and in Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa. She now rests about 80 feet below sea level in San Carlos Bay in the Falklands, several hundred miles from Argentina's east coast. 1050. HMS Tartar. Ardent was bombarding an Argentine airstrip from the nearby Falkland Sound when she was attacked by at least three waves of enemy aircraft. command of Lieutenant Commander R. T. (Dick) White and we were at Portland when we received the message: "Special telegram TOTAL GERMANY" which meant we were at war with Germany. A fourth attempt to defuse the bomb using a small explosive charge actually caused it to detonate, sending a huge fireball into the night sky. You are currently a guest member, registered members receive the following benefits: Please enter a password with 6 characters or more, Hrih Tajyjohn W V Bagrationi-Mcmanus Y Serra Imeretis Mtavareristavis. Antelope's horrific demise provided one of the iconic images of the conflict. The landing craft, Foxtrot 7, is now located in the Royal . A roll-on/roll-off type container ship was tasked with carrying helicopters and other war supplies for the Task Force heading to the Falklands. John Osborn. Antelope then joined the 12th Destroyer Flotilla based at Greenock, Scotland. age of adaline comet. One Argentine aircraft was shot down it struck and bent the main mast while two 1,000lb bombs buried themselves in the ship. Two days previously, British nuclear-powered submarine HMS Conqueror had torpedoed and sunk the Argentine vessel ARA General Belgrano in a controversial strike. Three bombs tore the heart out of Coventry as they struck on the port side, causing her to sink in minutes with the loss of 19 men. The next day the ship broke in two and sank. HMS Antelope had been on air defence duty at the entrance to San Carlos Bay to protect the beachhead that had been established two days previously when she was attacked by four A4 Skyhawks of the Argentine Air Force. The recently-built tanker Princess Empress partially sank off Balingawan Point on Tuesday after losing power in rough seas. Watch: The Falklands War explained in three minutes. Today's sailors joined the veterans on the flight deck for a service of remembrance before a wreath was cast into the South Atlantic and a tot of rum poured into the waters at the request of relatives of crew lost on May 25, 1982. Later that night, experts attempted to defuse one of the bombs but it detonated, fatally damaging the ship in. Staff Sergeant James Prescott of 49 Squadron Royal Engineers (on the right in the photo) In total 255 British servicemen died in the Falklands War, including 88 Royal Navy seamen. All rights reserved. In the meantime, helicopters probed the darkness around the Antelope searching for men in the water or on the deck. Nov 3, 2017 10:28 PM by Contents List. Her back broken, her bow and stern . She was laid down at Vosper Thorneycroft in Southampton in 1971, launched in 1972 and commissioned in 1975. Antelope was struck by a 1,000lb bomb dropped by an Argentine aircraft on May 23, 1982. The Maritime Executive. The initial anti-submarine equipment was limited, with no sonar carried and only six depth charges. The survivors were recovered by HMS Yarmouth. (. By Ships built at Vosper Thornycroft Shipbuilders, Woolston. HMS Antelope was a British A-class destroyer, which was completed for the Royal Navy in 1930. The site of her sinking north of Pebble Island has been protected by the Military Remains Act in 1986. The U-boat War in World War Two (Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945) and World War One (Kaiserliche Marine, 1914-1918) and the Allied efforts to counter the threat. Twenty members of the crew lost their lives. [8] White was commander of Antelope from 24 September 1938 until 26 February 1941. Armament Suite . Lying with her port side buried in the sea bed, this is the outline of HMS Coventry, one of three Falklands wrecks surveyed in stunning detail by HMS Enterprise to mark the 35th anniversary of the South Atlantic conflict. HMS Antelope: Cdr N.Tobin: F170: FF: Type 21/Amazon: UK: 3200 S HMS Avenger: Capt H.M.White: F185: FF: Type 21/Amazon: UK: 3200 D HMS Broadsword: Capt W.R.Canning: F88: FF: Type 22.1/Broadsword: UK: 1978: . They thought we were mad. Antelope was ordered on 6 March 1928, and was laid down at Hawthorn Leslie on Tyneside on 11 July 1928. She was hit by two bombs, both of which failed to explode. Type 21 frigate Ardent was hit by several air raids on the first day of the San Carlos landings and sank the next day, taking 22 men with her. Dies ist eine . The recently-built tanker Princess Empress partially sank off Balingawan Point on Tuesday after losing power in rough seas. Lt Emily Witcher, Clyde's operations officer, said the guardship's crew had been both fascinated and moved by the veterans' accounts of life in the RN in 82. If we picked up an Asdic echo on a suspected U-Boat, it was my job to plot the U-Boats course and speed and to estimate where it might be should contact be lost and to devise a search pattern to try and find it again. A Type 42 Guided Missile Destroyer became the first British ship to be sunk during the Falklands War. referenced. **, 2nd son of Sir Archibald White, Bt. The graph is a visual representation of the results of your search (this doesn't appear on mobile devices): Contributor: C. Peter Chen ww2dbase HMS Rodney entered British Royal Navy service in 1927. [2], She had a main gun armament of four 4.7in (120mm) guns on low angle (30 degree) mounts that were only suitable for anti-ship use, and an anti-aircraft armament of two 2-pounder (40mm) "pom-poms". Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse, for his part in rescuing 41 crew from Antelope using a Mark 2 LCVP, one of four carried by . More Skyhawks attacked, another bomb penetrated the ships side, again, not exploding. If you need to fight for democracy, then so be it.. After the cruiser Liverpool was damaged by Italian torpedo bombers, Antelope was dispatched from the convoy to tow Liverpool back to Gibraltar, with the destroyer Westcott as escort. 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A Type 21 Frigate was tasked with protecting the ships deploying ground troops in the bay of San Carlos. Three attempts by the bomb disposal team to withdraw the fuse of this bomb by remote means failed. The blast started major fires in the engine rooms which very quickly spread out of control. Acompanhe-nos: bonsall oaks development Facebook. those of the BBC. HMS Antelope was a Type 21 frigate of the Royal Navy that participated in the Falklands War and was sunk by Argentine aircraft. The second pair of Skyhawks attacked minutes later from the starboard quarter. Filtering. 'Some of us are of an age where we might not be able to get down here again.'. by [7], In August 1944, Antelope returned to the United Kingdom. A public-private research team has located an exceptional and rare find on the bottom of Lake Huron: the wreck of a 190-foot sailing vessel with all three of its original masts still upright and standing. [1] Lloyd's List reported on 28 December 1804 that Antelope, Curran, master, from Virginia to Dunkirk, was upset at Calais. Last year, Royal Navy sailors on HMS Forth deployed to the Falkland Islands to commemoratethe sacrifices of British personnel during 'Landing Day' in the 1982 conflict. It's the first time in five years the wrecks have been scanned, part of work by the survey ship to update charts of the Falklands for use by fellow mariners. hmcs skeena crew list 19 3407 . HMS Antelope was hit twice but the bombs failed to explode, being released too low. The 20 members of her crew were all safely rescued by a good samaritan vessel, and no injuries were reported. "It's been amazing to come back here and remember our shipmates who are still on patrol. You might also like to read the article 'What to do with your WW2 artefact': A1105949, thank you for replying to my message deborah i will try the two websites that you have supplied,i will post again if i get any more info.best wishes dan. I remember the shipmates we lost down south. [5][7] It was the only U-boat at sea at the time in the area and was the first to be sunk underwater by a single destroyer. [6][7] For the rest of 1939 and the early months of 1940, Antelope carried out patrol and convoy escort duties in the English Channel and Western Approaches. The explosion which ensued that Sunday evening provided one of the most terrifying, yet enduring images of the conflict "a majestically awful sight", wrote Royal Marine Ewen Southby-Tailyour, who was watching from the bridge of HMS Fearless. But after all that happened, it was still worth it. The 3 inch gun was removed by 1943, when high-frequency direction finding gear was fitted. The Maritime Executive. Cover image:HMS Antelope smoulders as she sinks in San Carlos Bay (Picture: Royal Navy). representing the transition from Numerous projects have been the Age of Sail to the Age of Steam. That figure could have been higher but many Argentine bombs, after hitting their targets, didn't explode. We picked up most of the crew and made the officers honorary members of the wardroom mess. The ship, which still had power was ordered to sail to Grantham Sound where it later sank. We can reunite you with your friends who served at HMS Antelope and we have a wealth of information on different units, bases and ships in the site. The following day she was still smouldering but mangled beyond salvation. Mar 1, 2023 8:15 PM by Moments later the second pair of A-4Bs approached Coventry which fired off an un-aimed Sea Dart missile to distract the pilots. led to the loss of six British ships - HMS Antelope, Ardent, Coventry and Sheffield, RFA Sir Galahad and Page 3/50. HMS Antelope was hit twice but the bombs failed to explode, being released too low. Die Liste der Wracks im Juni 1876 umfasst Schiffe versenkt, scheiterten, ruiniert, geerdet oder auf andere Weise im Juni verloren 1876. The first phase of construction contracts has been awarded for the worlds first man-made energy island, to be built by Belgium as part of a plan to develop an integrated European offshore electricity grid. To Harry Hargreaves. The other unexploded bomb could not be accessed because of wreckage. Looking back now, he said: Those images will stay with me forever. Landing craft buzzed about, ferrying Antelope's crew to safety. Eight 21in (533mm) torpedo tubes were fitted on two quadruple mounts, with Mark V torpedoes carried. After a year-long process, the contract was awarded to a Belgian consortium between Jan de Nul and DEME that will utilize their specialized fleets and long-experience in offshore construction. They failed to explode but killed Steward Mark Stephens. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Naval ships of the United Kingdom by name. Off Beachy Head, we ran into thick fog which persisted all the way. Following the attack, Antelope was ordered to move to sheltered water where a pair of bomb disposal technicians from the Royal Engineers attempted to defuse the devices. Royal Navy News. Antelope took part in the Falklands War arriving in the area of operations on 21 May 1982. British Naval Documents, 1204-1960. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not As she broke surface, there was a huge cheer from the upper deck of ANTELOPE to be quickly stifled as the U Boat manned her gun and started firing at us. Published It failed to explode initially but was triggered as bomb disposal experts worked to defuse it. Published military, shipwreck. The ships Commanding Officer, Commander Nick Tobin, decided to seek the safety of San Carlos Bay and then summon the help of the Royal Engineers to defuse the two unexploded bombs lodged on board. [7][16] In 1946, she was sold and broken up by Hughes Bolckow shipbreakers.[7][16]. May 25, 2022 8:13 PM by She had started to list and there was a massive hole midships. CPO Shadbolt peered over the ship's side: "The most horrendous fire was raging,"he said. Antelope's commanding officer, Lieutenant Commander Richard Taylor White R.N. Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse, for his part in rescuing 41 crew from Antelope using a Mark 2 LCVP, one of four carried by the assault ship Fearless. A 1000 pound bomb crashed through Antelopes starboard side but didnt explode. All hell broke loose as the bomb went up, with Antelope lighting up the night sky and at the same time breaking her back, he said. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy. The vessel, identified as the 19th-century schooner barge Ironton, was found within the boundaries of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in 2019, and its discovery was first announced on Wednesday. At the time, Morton was aft, in the aircraft hangar, when he was suddenly flung backwards by the enormous blast. From 1835, the masters of British registered merchant ships were (and still are) required by law to keep records of the names of . a/c Squadron Role Deployed Lost . The Antelope was able to drive off her attackers but was hit by 2-1100lb . One of the bombs was inaccessible because of wreckage; the other had been damaged and was thought to be in a particularly dangerous condition. The Royal Navy has released sonar pictures of three vessels lost during the 1982 Falklands War HMS Coventry, HMS Antelope and HMS Ardent were attacked by the Argentine Air Force in May 1982. [6], In January 2002, a diving team from the frigate Montrose replaced the naval ensign on Antelope. Sitting upright, almost snapped in two, is the shattered hull of the frigate, torn apart by a series of explosions after bomb disposal experts triggered an unexploded device, in turn detonating the ship's magazine. Aboard was a crew of about 177 personnel. After repair Antelope returned to the United Kingdom, where she was based at Portsmouth. The courses covered Navigation, Torpedo and Anti-Submarine, Signals, Submarine and Gunnery and should have lasted over a year but, in August 1939, with the threat of war looming, the courses were stopped, the reserve fleet was mobilised and we were sent to sea as Acting Sub Lieutenants. [3], A fourth attempt using a small explosive charge detonated the bomb, killing Staff Sergeant James Prescott instantly and severely injuring Warrant Officer Phillips, the other member of the bomb disposal team.[4]. HMS Antelope was a British A-class destroyer, which was completed for the Royal Navy in 1930. The wreck of HMS Ardent has been designated as a prohibited area under the Falkland Islands Protection of Wrecks Act and a memorial on Campito Hill looks down upon the crew members' last resting place. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites Thule intercepts (1956); Submarine at bay (1956); Atomic submarine : a story of tomorrow (1957); Fire in anger : a novel (1958); Mediterranean wolfpack (1960); Deep escape (1962); British submarines at war, 1939-1945 (1971). After initial damage control efforts, Antelope proceeded to more sheltered waters so that two bomb disposal technicians from the Royal Engineers could come aboard and attempt to defuse the two unexploded bombs. [7], On 31 October 1940, Antelope was part of the escort convoy OB 237 when it encountered U-31 off northwestern Ireland. It was a wonderful sight as these huge battleships and the Ark Royal steamed in line. The bomb did not explode and the Argentine aircraft was damaged by small arms fire. Forty years ago this week, sailors and soldiers in San Carlos Water in the Falklands awoke to the apocalyptic sight of HMS Antelope torn in two by a cataclysmic explosion. There then followed many months of appalling boredom as we escorted convoy after convoy mostly from the Clyde halfway across the Atlantic to pick up incoming convoys from the I was on my metal as the Navigator to find our way into Spithead. Coventry was hit by three bombs of which two exploded on her port side. The second jet was shot down after it managed to hit the frigate with a 1,000lb bomb - which failed to explode. In these days of satellite navigation and other radio navigation aids which enable one to fix the position of ones ship to within a few hundred yards, without sight of land or stars, it is worth recalling that we had no such aids at the beginning of the war. 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