Swiftsure was burnt out from below main deck right up through the bridge superstructure as a result of a diesel tank and bofors magazine exploding upon impact. Collision between HMS Swiftsure and HMS Diamond, 29 September 1953. In 1946 she was the flagship of the 4th Cruiser Squadron and in 1951 she became the flagship of the 2nd Cruiser Squadron. After a collision between HMS Swiftsure and the destroyer HMS Diamond in the West Indies in 1952, the Swiftsure was largely rebuilt to the pattern of the Belfast class reconstruction in 1956-59. Oct. 06, 1953 - The ''Swiftsure'' And ''Diamond'' Arrive. Period aboard HMS Swiftsure, 1/1953-11/1953: story of collision with HMS Diamond off Iceland, 10/1953, including outbreak of fire, use of hosepipe, smoke inhalation and period in sick bay; rum ration; crew morale; concert party. HMS Diamond was a Daring class destroyer launched on June 14, 1950, while HMS Swiftsure was a Minotaur class light cruiser launched on February 4, 1943. HMS Swiftsure, entering Victoria Harbour through North Point on 30 August 1945.. Post War service Edit. HMS SWIFTSURE | Imperial War Museums Do you have 5 minutes to help us improve our website? The first of a new Minotaur class, a development of the later Colony class with extra beam and a fifth twin 4 inch turret. That is why much of the quotes are viewed from a Vanguard comparison. The surrender of the English HMS ... Tromp's ship Liefde was in collision with Groot Hollandia, and both fell out of line.
Date: 1953 Jan 01 - 1965 Dec 31 Held by: The National Archives, Kew: Former reference in its original department: NAVY 4/65: Legal status: Public Record(s) Closure status: Open Document, Open Description Access conditions: Keystone Photo Shows:- The damaged bows of H.M.S. Administration .
What this photo shows is HMS Swiftsure after a collision with HMS Diamond in September 1953. That is why much of the quotes are viewed from a Vanguard comparison. The Crown Colony Class Cruisers. [Ok don't shoot the messenger. She was scrapped because of the collision with HMS Diamond, Denmark Straits 1955(?) I was asked by Jesse Bongsley to produce some info with regards to the 1953 Nato Exercise, Operation Mariner , part of Exercise Mainbrace. The cruiser Swiftsure and the Daring class ship Diamond, which were involved in collision during Exercise Mariner, arrived off Sheerness today. The Minotaur was transferred 'New' to Canada as the Ontario, and the Swiftsure was involvd in a dramatic collision with the destroyer Diamond in 1953.