Dates: 1939 - 1957
HMS Dido was the name ship of her class of light cruisers for the Royal Navy. She was built by Cammell Laird Shipyard (Birkenhead, UK), with the keel being laid down on 26 October 1937. She was launched on 18 July 1939 and commissioned 30 September 1940.
After working up was completed early November 1940, Dido became a member of the 15th cruiser squadron deployed in blockading the approaches to the Bay of Biscay. This duty was designed to prevent raids by the German heavy cruiser Admiral Scheer. In March 1941 she provided cover for the successful commando raid on the Lofoten Islands (Operation Claymore).
Memories of HMS Dido
HMS Dido in 1966Written by TERRY CROSSLEY
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"HMS Dido Portland - BLOOD TROPHY
I was the clubswinger and we had a inter-department relay race around the helicopter base to launch The Blood Trophy which was a toilet seat painted gun barrel black with turks heads and the ships crest at the top the Captain presented it to the winning seaman mess . The wardroom won it in Singapore at rugby.The last I heard of the trophy was that it was displayed in a pub in Chatham ."
HMS Dido, in 1966Written by TERRY CROSSLEY
Contact this person >> "HMS Dido Simonstown November 1967.A team of 6 entered the BIG WALK 22 miles from Simonstown to Cape Town . I have the team photo if anybody wants a copy."
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Dido
"anyone know of Dave Hughes who served on HMS DIDO 1971-1973 he was a stoker and came from Rossington Yorkshire."
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" Can anyone help in tracking down an old oppo from HMS DIDO we both served onboard 1971 - 1973 , his name is DAVE HUGHES he came from nr doncaster and was a stoker and ships diver .There is a DIDO reunion in april in pompey so would appreciate your help. cheers. atb Mick "
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" ...get your hankies out guys! The last RNZN steam warship, HMNZS Canterbury, a Leander, is to be sunk in the Bay of Islands as a dive attraction. She was laid down in 1969, launched by Princess Anne in 1970, and commissioned into the RNZN in 1971, and decommissioned in 2005 The only sea-time I ..."
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" Quoting: Colin Hall ...get your hankies out guys! The last RNZN steam warship, HMNZS Canterbury, a Leander, is to be sunk in the Bay of Islands as a dive attraction. She was laid down in 1969, launched by Princess Anne in 1970, and commissioned into the RNZN in 1971, and decommissioned in ..."
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"HMS St.Vincent (1960), HMS Collingwood,HMS Pelew, HMS Anzio,HMS Maidstone, HMS Jufair, HMS Norfolk.
HMS Sultan (1978), CTCRM Lympstone, HMS Dido, HMS Birmingham (3rd Destroyer Sqaudron),RNB Portsmouth (St.Ann's)"
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