Dates: 1944 - 1966
HMS Chequers was a British C Class destroyer of 1710 tons displacement launched in 1944. HMS Chequers was powered by two Admiralty 3-drum type boilers providing a top speed of 34 knots and carried a crew of 186. She was armed with four 4.5 inch dual-purpose guns; four 40 mm anti-aircraft guns; six 20 mm anti-aircraft guns; four 21-inch torpedo tubes.Scrapped at Newport in July 1966.
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Chequers
" Hello everyone. My father Bryan Staples served on HMS Chequers from the late 40’s into the 50’s. He was a crew member when Prince Phillip visited the ship in Malta in, I think it was, 1950 Sadly my dad passed away in 1991 I’m researching this for my son for a school project. Many thanks in advance Last edited by Murray Whyte"
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" Quoting: Paul Staples Hello everyone. My father Bryan Staples served on HMS Chequers from the late 40’s into the 50’s. He was a crew member when Prince Phillip visited the ship in Malta in, I think it was, 1950 Sadly my dad passed away in 1991 I’m researching this for my son for a school ..."
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" Quoting: Paul Staples Hello everyone. My father Bryan Staples served on HMS Chequers from the late 40’s into the 50’s. He was a crew member when Prince Phillip visited the ship in Malta in, I think it was, 1950 Sadly my dad passed away in 1991 I’m researching this for my son for a school ..."
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" Thanks for the replies I have Googled HMS Chequers and managed to find tons of photos, including some with Philip and Elizabeth on board.( 1949 as you correctly said ) I also saw a lot of names of other sailors serving at the time that’s why I was hoping they would see this thread. Early days yet. "
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" Hello - I’m looking for information about Cyril Maurice Carter.
Here are his posting details:
1) HMS Deptford
Cyril was an Able Seaman on this ship at the following times:
15 Sept 44
24 Sept 44 – 08 Oct 44
11 Oct 44 – 13 June 45
2) HMS Chequers
Cyril was an Able Seaman on ..."
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