Dates: 1942 - 1993
"Modified DIDO" Class cruiser ordered from Scott’s of Greenock under the 1938 Build Programme on 18th August 1938 and laid down on 19th April 1939. The ship was launched on 24th July 1940 as the fourth RN warship to carry the name, previously used by a cruiser sold in 1914 and Introduced in 1809. Completion was delayed by a series of factors including priority given to Escorts and the supply of 5.25in mountings. This ship and her sister HMS CHARYBDIS were fitted with four twin 4.5in mountings as their main armament. Before the build was completed on 12 June 1942 she had been adopted by the city of Aberdeen following a successful WARSHIP WEEK National Savings campaign in torch of that year. During her war service she became know as ’The Toothless Tiger’
Badge: On a Field Blue, a representation of Scylla White, crined finned and tailed gold.
Memories of HMS Scylla
HMS SCYLLA in 2004Written by alan dixon
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"Sinking of Scylla. I was returning from a gig in the early hours of a sunday morning and it came on the news they were sinking the Scylla. I was gutted. Until I found out they were making a living reef out of her. I was thrilled. Most old girls are towed out and sunk without a second thought. I imagine (hope) any of Scylla's old crew feel the same as me that she hasn't gone but started a new career. I'm almost tempted to take up diving, but as a confirmed coward I just keep up to date on the net video. Long may she bring pleasure and life to creatures of the sea."
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Scylla
" Dear shipmates I am a full member of Forces Reunited, SAMA 82, HMS Plymouth association. I served on HMS Plymouth, and was 1 of 5 injured, (fractured skull + ) in an aircraft attack during The Falklands War. I am fully fit, (46), and have been for many years, unfortunately my mother is not and ..."
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" I read this topic with interest and it is not just Oz that sinks ships to form a reef.. HMS Scylla was bought in 2003 and was was sunk to form a reef in Whitesand Bay and this project is prospering. See www.cornwall-online.co.uk/waterside/diving.htm Ships I have served on were sold as scrap ..."
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" Looking for Radar Plotter 1st Class HMS Scylla 75 ish 3 MP Messdeck. From Maidstone Area I Think. Thanks Shipmates. ( could be ’ Percy ’ Procter ) Last edited by Stephen Charters"
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" Hi all, just stumbled across the site. Won’t be on here for long though as I leave next year (after 24 years under the mast !) to pursue a new career. I served on the following: HMS Penelope - 1985-86 - AB(M) HMS Brave - 1986-89 - AB(M) HMS Challenger - 1990 - AB(M) HMS Hermione - 1991 - ..."
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" Quoting: Lee Elliott Hi all, just stumbled across the site. Won’t be on here for long though as I leave next year (after 24 years under the mast !) to pursue a new career. I served on the following: HMS Penelope - 1985-86 - AB(M) HMS Brave - 1986-89 - AB(M) HMS Challenger - 1990 - AB(M) ..."
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