Dates: 1943 - 1965
"T" Class Fleet Destroyer ordered from Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson in March 1941 with other ships of the 8th Emergency Flotilla. The ship was laid down on 15th October 194l launched on 27th July 1942 as the 5th ship to carry the name dating from 1808. It was previously used in 1918 for a destroyer sold in 1930- Build was completed on 8th April 1943. Following a successful "WARSHIP WEEK in March 1942 the ship was ‘adopted’ by Great Yarmouth in the county of Norfolk.
Badge : On a Field Red, an owl Silver, with crook and flail Gold.
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Tyrian
" Looking to trace anyone who served on HMS Tyrian during 1940s’. My father, Donald Whittle, now deceased, served on Tyrian and I am trying to piece together where it sailed. Thanks Don Whittle "
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" Quoting: Donald Whittle Looking to trace anyone who served on HMS Tyrian during 1940s’. My father, Donald Whittle, now deceased, served on Tyrian and I am trying to piece together where it sailed. Thanks Don Whittle hi donald re H M S TYRIAN ,so far all Ihave found ..."
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" Hi Don Thanks for the attachment with the picture of HMS Tyrian. I’m, hoping to be able to post a photo of my father (when I can )It shows him walking down Sauchiehall Street with another sailor. It suffered a bit of damage some years ago but I’ve had it restored. Once again, thanks for talking the time to reply, it’s much appreciated. Don "
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" Anyone remember this - "Not temperamental. Two words which accurately portray the kind of personality I now possess. Not that I could always have been described in that way, but this story will explain the manner in which it became appropriate. The year was 1955, February, and the place on board ..."
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" I am trying to find any information regarding my late father who served in the RN from 1944-1966 as a stoker. He served on a number of ships the ones I have some info for are below HMS Swiftsure 1944-45 HMS Alaunia 1954 HMS Tyrian 1955 HMS Tumult 1956 HMS Sheffield ..."
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