The Destroyer, Lelant
8th May 2009
WWI Destroyer
Some of the vessels broken at Lelant were
HMS Aberdeen [1936] in January 1949; HMS Alarm [1911] in May 1921; HMS Chelmer [1904] in June 1920;
HMS Marvel [1915] in May 1921@; HMS Milford [1932] in June 1949; HMS Oak [1912] in 1922;
HMS Plyades [1916] in May 1921; HMS Sunflower [1940] in August 1947;
HMS Woolwich [1912] in July 1926; HMS Bristol [cruiser] in 1921.
The interest, simply, is that one of them, in part, remains at Lelant, north of Dynamite Quay.
She was a WWI destroyer, which is clear.
Some inspection of the hull, and riveting pattern as well as porthole postions, etc, may reveal a type or even the ship itself.
A great deal of checking with service records will be necessary.
In part, a clue will be found in the reason for placing it there, and that may be the contents?
I note the dumping of concrete lighting posts has not helped it to maintain its integrity.
I will make a closer inspection at a later date.
Raymond Forward
