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Jeff James Guest 3/16/2003 13:19:13	Subject: HMS Cockchafer IP: Logged Message: I would like to hear from anyone who has any information or photo's etc on HMS Cockchafer (Gunboat) My father Richard James (Dick) served on board during the second world war. He will be 80 this year and I would like to present him with any memories that come up. Thanks. Jeff James.
Al Guest 5/28/2003 14:39:34	RE: HMS Cockchafer IP: Logged Message: Hi Jeff, Have you looked here? Good luck! www.ww1photos.com/ShippingAndNaval.html
Robert Peace Guest 7/26/2003 09:55:57	RE: HMS Cockchafer IP: Logged Message: I've been developing a site about Royal Navy Gunboats. I think there is one shot of the Cockchafer in the Insect Class section. http://www.hmsfalcon.com/insect/insect.htm
Robert Peace Guest 7/26/2003 17:24:28	RE: HMS Cockchafer IP: Logged Message: To: Jeff James There is a wreck off of Cyprus that is thought to be HMS Cricket (sister ship of Cockchafer). There are some problems with the fact it is the Cricket and the only real alternative is the Cockchafer. I would ask that you please contact me as I have a couple of questions to ask on this matter. Email address below. Robert Peace wampit@warstrike.com
barry Guest 9/27/2003 10:09:30	RE: HMS Cockchafer IP: Logged Message: my father-in-law, Henry Hornsey (bif) was on the Cockchafer at the time of the invasion of scilly in 1941-2 (?)we don't have any pictures, only memories. If you have any i would be very garteful if you could e-mail them to me at swiss_swiss88@hotmail.com

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