Radio Communications in WW2 Destroyer - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ms660 · 9th Jun 2011, 11:30 pm

I am doing some research on the ship my late dad served on during WW11, it was a Hunt Class Destroyer would any one know what the Communications set up would have been on these particular ships.

Thanks.

M0FYA Andy · 10th Jun 2011, 7:38 am

A good starting point for information may be the Royal Navy's Museum of Communications.
Their website is -

http://www.rnmuseumradarandcommunications2006.org.uk/

Andy

TuningIndicator · 10th Jun 2011, 9:39 am

That must be the longest URL in existence!

M0FYA Andy · 10th Jun 2011, 9:53 am

And IMHO it must be one of the most difficult websites to navigate through!
But persevere and there is a wealth of information there.
Andy

TuningIndicator · 10th Jun 2011, 10:47 am

Yes, I agree, on both of your points.
I used to live next door to a retired RN Lt. Cdr., and he was an extremely interesting chap to talk to.

ms660 · 10th Jun 2011, 5:54 pm

Thank you very much for all your replies so far, I have paid brief visit to the weblink......I will need a couple of hours one night to trawl through it.
The navy destroyer concerned was HMS Tanatside and some where at home I do have some evidence that during a refit some kind of radar equipment was fitted before the conclusion of the war.

MichaelR · 10th Jun 2011, 6:16 pm

Try this link PWDRIVE,

http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/type_iii.htm

The site is dedicated to ships including your father's. You should be able to get some contact with old crew if you are lucky.

Mike

ms660 · 10th Jun 2011, 6:17 pm

Thanks Mike.

Lawrence.

9th Jun 2011, 11:30 pm	#1
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Radio Communications in WW2 Destroyer I am doing some research on the ship my late dad served on during WW11, it was a Hunt Class Destroyer would any one know what the Communications set up would have been on these particular ships. Thanks.

10th Jun 2011, 7:38 am	#2
M0FYA Andy Nonode Join Date: May 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 2,511	Re: Radio Communications in WW2 Destroyer A good starting point for information may be the Royal Navy's Museum of Communications. Their website is - http://www.rnmuseumradarandcommunications2006.org.uk/ Andy

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TuningIndicator Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sussex, UK. Posts: 161	Re: Radio Communications in WW2 Destroyer That must be the longest URL in existence!

10th Jun 2011, 9:53 am	#4
M0FYA Andy Nonode Join Date: May 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 2,511	Re: Radio Communications in WW2 Destroyer And IMHO it must be one of the most difficult websites to navigate through! But persevere and there is a wealth of information there. Andy

10th Jun 2011, 10:47 am	#5
TuningIndicator Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sussex, UK. Posts: 161	Re: Radio Communications in WW2 Destroyer Yes, I agree, on both of your points. I used to live next door to a retired RN Lt. Cdr., and he was an extremely interesting chap to talk to.

10th Jun 2011, 5:54 pm	#6
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Radio Communications in WW2 Destroyer Thank you very much for all your replies so far, I have paid brief visit to the weblink......I will need a couple of hours one night to trawl through it. The navy destroyer concerned was HMS Tanatside and some where at home I do have some evidence that during a refit some kind of radar equipment was fitted before the conclusion of the war.

10th Jun 2011, 6:16 pm	#7
MichaelR Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,587	Re: Radio Communications in WW2 Destroyer Try this link PWDRIVE, http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/type_iii.htm The site is dedicated to ships including your father's. You should be able to get some contact with old crew if you are lucky. Mike Last edited by MichaelR; 10th Jun 2011 at 6:16 pm. Reason: spelling

10th Jun 2011, 6:17 pm	#8
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Radio Communications in WW2 Destroyer Thanks Mike. Lawrence.