Hello again Glynis
Yes indeed you are quite correct HMS Albatross was ex HMAS Albatross and
originally a seaplane carrier.
Taken over by RN in 1938 and a couple of conversions and re commissions
later, was operating as a trade protection vessel off west Africa at the
time of his death
Not sunk but survived the War but it would be interesting to find out the
circumstances of OHC's demise.
If this is not possible electronically, it may be that the Ships Log Book
survives and if so, we may be able to find out what happened.
Somewhere in my muddle of a filing system I have the name and address of the
Government Archive where Logs are held.
Not all Logs were kept, I know that because a few years ago now I wanted to
check the Log for HMS Keppel a "K Class" Destroyer whilst researching my
Alfred Cattley k.i.a. RAF 1941, only to discover that all RN Destroyer Logs
were disposed of in the 1950's.
If you get further, then please do let me know, I will do the same.
Best wishes Tim
----- Original Message -----
From: Glynis Brown <glynisb(a)shaw.ca
To:
<CATLEY-L(a)rootsweb.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 4:22
AM
Subject: [CAT...] Oliver Catley, Master at Arms
Hi Tim
Having looked at CWGC entry for Oliver Catley more closely, his parents
are named
as Walter and Margaret, and his wife Edith Lillian. Liz has an
Oliver Catley marrying in 1919 in Devonport ( spouse Rosevear) which fits
too. His ship is listed as HMS Albatross (ex HMAS Albatross) who served in
Atlantic off West Africa. I cannot find any reference to an action involving
the Albatross but will keep looking to see what I can uncover.
Thanks for the lead.
Best regards
Glynis
glynisb(a)shaw.ca
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