Dates: 1937 - 1949
HMS Nubian (pennant number L36, later F36) was a Tribal-class destroyer of the British Royal Navy that saw much distinguished service in World War II. She won 13 battle honours, a record only exceeded by one other ship, and matched by two others.
Nubian was in home waters for the early part of the Second World War, and saw action with the Home Fleet during the Norwegian campaign in May 1940.
Following this, Nubian joined 14th Destroyer Flotilla at Plymouth, which was led by Capt. P J Mack (temporarily flying his pennant in Janus, whilst has own ship, Jervis, was undergoing repair). Also in 14 DF were Mohawk (another Tribal”), and Juno (another “J”class). 14 DF left Plymouth for Alexandria on 18 May 1940, in company with 4 “K’s” from 5 DF en route for service in the Red Sea; they arrived in Alexandria on 25 May, just two weeks days before hostilities with Italy commenced on 11 June 1940..
Nubian saw much action with 14 DF, being involved in the actions at Calabria, in July 1940, Matapan (March 1941),Sfax (April),and finally Crete (May).
During the battle of Crete, on 26 May, Nubian was bombed and had her stern blown off, with the loss of 7 of her crew killed, and another 12 wounded. Despite further attacks, she was able to return to Alexandria under escort, but departed there on 12 June under tow for extensive repairs in Bombay, which were not completed for another 18 months.
Nubian returned to the Mediterranean and 14 DF in November 1942, seeing action with them against the Lupo Convoy on 2 December and off Tripoli in company with Jervis on the 20/21 December.
In 1943 she was involved with supporting the landings in Sicily, and at Salerno, before returning to Britain for re-assignment to the Arctic.
In 1944 Nubian was dispatched to the Far East, seeing action in support of operations in Burma, a varied and wide-ranging career.
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Nubian
" I am trying to help my dad Nolly locate some old navy friends. He served with: HMS Charybdis (1970-72) HMS Arethusa (1967-69) HMS Nubian (1964-66) HMS Keppel (1963-64) HMS Mercury Anyine out there remember the band "The Watchmen"? Do any of these names ring a bell; Edward Lambert ID Wood Ticky ..."
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" No, come on, I KNOW I am not the only ex-Nubian’r out there ... Ive seen some familiar names and still get emails from some others.... Maybe I am biased, but, HMS Nubian WAS the best ship in the fleet, let alone the 5th Frigate squadron. And to think, she now lies at the bottom ..."
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" Anyone have the Hms Nubian Commission book 1966-68. Former crew member has lost his copy. "
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"Any one have HMS Nubians port of call for our Windies trip of July 1975 - Feb 1976 ??
Be grateful if you could email it me or post it here.
Tks
Andy"
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"COULD ANY FRIENDS WHO SERVED WITH ME ON EITHER HMS BELTON, HMS NUBIAN, HMS TRIUMPH, HMS MAIDSTONE OR HMS LOCHINVAR PLEASE GET IN TOUCH. CHEERS"
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