Allied Warships

HMS L Incomprise

Torpedo boat of the La Melpoméne class

NavyThe Royal Navy
TypeTorpedo boat
ClassLa Melpoméne 
Pennant 
Built byChr. Worms (Rouen, France) 
Ordered 
Laid down20 Oct 1934 
Launched14 Apr 1936 
Commissioned6 Jul 1940 
End service 
HistoryCaptured by the British at Portsmouth on 3 July 1940.
Returned to the Free French Navy but laid up in reserve at Hartepool, U.K in mid 1944.
Returned to Cherbourg on 9 September 1945.
Stricken 31 August 1950. 

Commands listed for HMS L Incomprise

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1Lt.Cdr. John Douglas Hayes, RN6 Jul 1940Apr 1941
2Lt. (retired) Francis Samuel Deveson, RNRApr 1941mid 1944

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Notable events involving L Incomprise include:


23 Jul 1941
HrMs O 9 (Lt. H.A.W. Goossens, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown together with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(retired) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (1)

27 Jul 1941
HMS H 34 (Lt. H. Winter, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS La Cordeliere (A/Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). (2)

14 Aug 1941
HMS H 44 (Lt. A.C.G. Mars, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J. Windram, RNR). (3)

10 Sep 1941
HMS H 44 (Lt. A.C.G. Mars, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS La Flore. (4)

12 Sep 1941
HMS H 43 (Lt. A.C. Halliday, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). and HMS Spaniel (Skr. C. Coultas, DSC, RNR). (5)

14 Sep 1941
HMS H 43 (Lt. A.C. Halliday, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Spaniel (Skr. C. Coultas, DSC, RNR). (5)

15 Sep 1941
HMS H 44 (Lt. A.C.G. Mars, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. S.G. Jinks, RNR). (4)

11 Jan 1942
HrMs O 9 (Lt.Cdr. H.A.W. Goossens, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown together with HMS Boarhound (Skr. S.G. Jinks, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (6)

3 Feb 1942
HrMs O 9 (Lt.Cdr. H.A.W. Goossens, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown together with HMS Bedlington (Skr. J.H.D. Dansie, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (6)

24 Feb 1942
HMS P 511 (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. S.G. Jinks, RNR). (7)

3 May 1942
HrMs O 10 (Lt. Baron D.T. Mackay, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (A/Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr. (retired) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (8)

5 May 1942
HrMs O 10 (Lt. Baron D.T. Mackay, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (A/Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (8)

6 May 1942
HrMs O 10 (Lt. Baron D.T. Mackay, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (A/Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (8)

9 May 1942
HMS Trident (Lt. A.R. Hezlet, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. These included A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (9)

29 May 1942
HMS P 45 (Lt. H.B. Turner, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Carina (Lt. R.A.H. Lord, RNR). Upon completion of these exercises HMS P 45 proceeded to Holy Loch. (10)

4 Jun 1942
HMS Otway (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). These included night exercises. (11)

17 Jun 1942
HrMs O 10 (Lt. Baron D.T. Mackay, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J. Windram, RNR). Upon completion of these exercises she proceeded to Ardishaig. (12)

25 Jun 1942
HrMs O 10 (Lt. Baron D.T. Mackay, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Bedlington (Skr. J.H.D. Dansie, RNR). (12)

28 Jun 1942
HrMs O 10 (Lt. Baron D.T. Mackay, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS La Cordeliere (A/Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). (12)

2 Jul 1942
HrMs O 10 (Lt. Baron D.T. Mackay, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Spaniel. (12)

28 Jul 1942
HMS H 43 (Lt. J.P.H. Oakley, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (13)

30 Jul 1942
HrMs O 10 (Lt. Baron D.T. Mackay, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). (12)

7 Aug 1942
HMS H 43 (Lt. J.P.H. Oakley, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (14)

27 Aug 1942
HMS Unique (Lt. R.E. Boddington, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). These included practice attacks on HMS Alecto (Cdr. J.R.S. Brown, RN), HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN), HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN), HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (15)

5 Oct 1942
HMS P 511 (Lt. C.R. Pelly, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). (16)

20 Jan 1943
HMS H 50 (Lt. R.B. Forster, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (17)

21 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (18)

25 Jan 1943
HMS H 43 (Lt. R. Boyd, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). (19)

26 Jan 1943
HMS H 50 (Lt. G.S.C Clarabut, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (17)

31 Jan 1943
HMS H 43 (Lt. R. Boyd, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). (19)

1 Feb 1943
HMS H 43 (Lt. R. Boyd, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). (20)

2 Feb 1943
HMS H 50 (Lt. G.S.C Clarabut, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR).

During these exercises H 50 and L'Incomprise collided while H 50 was submerged. H 50 sustained serious damage to her bridge structure. (21)

3 Feb 1943
HMS H 34 (Lt. J.P. Angell, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN), HMS Valena (Lt.Cdr. E. Gleave, RNR), HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Spaniel. (22)

22 Feb 1943
HMS H 43 (Lt. D. Swanston, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (20)

25 Feb 1943
HMS H 43 (Lt. D. Swanston, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (20)

26 Feb 1943
HMS H 34 (Lt. J.P. Angell, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bedlington (A/Skr.Lt. J.H.D. Dansie, RNR), HMS Spaniel, HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (23)

22 Mar 1943
HMS Satyr (Lt. T.S. Weston, RN) conducted attack exercises in the Clyde area during which HMS Skate (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) A.W. Preston, RN), HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Biter (Capt. E.M.C. Abel Smith, RN) served as the targets. These included night exercises. (24)

22 Mar 1943
HMS Stubborn (Lt. A.A. Duff, RN) conducted attack exercises in the Clyde area during which HMS Skate (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) A.W. Preston, RN) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) served as targets. (25)

23 Mar 1943
HMS Stubborn (Lt. A.A. Duff, RN) conducted attack exercises in the Clyde area during which HMS Skate (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) A.W. Preston, RN) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) served as targets. (25)

25 Mar 1943
HMS Satyr (Lt. T.S. Weston, RN) conducted attack exercises for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) in the Clyde area during which HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR), HMS Kihna (A/Cdr.(Retd.) A.R.W. Sayle, RD, RNR) and HMS Z 5 (T/A/Lt.Cdr. S.T. Wenlock, RNR) served as the targets. The included night exercises. (24)

26 Mar 1943
HMS Satyr (Lt. T.S. Weston, RN) conducted night attack exercises for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) in the Clyde area during which HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR), HMS Kihna (A/Cdr.(Retd.) A.R.W. Sayle, RD, RNR) and HMS Z 5 (T/A/Lt.Cdr. S.T. Wenlock, RNR) served as the targets. (24)

3 Apr 1943
HrMs O 9 (Lt.Cdr. J.F. Drijfhout Van Hooff, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). (26)

7 Apr 1943
HMS H 33 (Lt. J.A. Spender, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (27)

9 Apr 1943
HMS H 33 (Lt. J.A. Spender, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMCS Ottawa (Cdr. H.F. Pullen, RCN). (27)

11 Apr 1943
HMS H 44 (Lt. P.S. Beale, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (28)

12 Apr 1943
HrMs O 9 (Lt.Cdr. J.F. Drijfhout Van Hooff, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). (26)

16 Apr 1943
HMS Sealion (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted attack exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) during which HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) served as the target. (29)

18 Apr 1943
HMS Sealion (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted attack exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) during which HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) served as the target. (29)

19 Apr 1943
HMS Upstart (Lt. P.C. Chapman, DSC and Bar, RN) conducted attack exercises in the Clyde area during which HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) served as the target. HMS Upstart proceeded to Campbeltown on completion. (30)

19 Apr 1943
HMS Sealion (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted attack exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) during which HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) served as the target. (29)

28 Apr 1943
HrMs O 9 (Lt.Cdr. J.F. Drijfhout Van Hooff, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, RD, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (31)

30 Apr 1943
HMS H 44 (Lt. R. Bannar-Martin, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (28)

4 May 1943
HMS H 44 (Lt. R. Bannar-Martin, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (32)

11 May 1943
HMS P 511 (Lt. J.S. Launders, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN), HMS Bedlington (Skr. J.H.D. Dansie, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (33)

16 May 1943
HMS Sealion (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted attack exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) during which HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) served as the target. (34)

17 May 1943
HMS Sealion (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted attack exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) during which HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) served as the target. (34)

19 May 1943
HMS Sealion (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted attack exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) during which HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) served as the target. (34)

8 Jun 1943
HMS H 32 (Lt. T.G. Ridgeway, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. F.J. Webster, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (35)

8 Jun 1943
HMS L 27 (Lt. R.G.P. Bulkeley, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, RD, RNR). (36)

9 Jun 1943
HMS L 27 (Lt. R.G.P. Bulkeley, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN). (36)

10 Jun 1943
HMS H 34 (T/Lt. R.L. Willoughby, RNR) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (37)

10 Jun 1943
HMS L 27 (Lt. R.G.P. Bulkeley, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN). (36)

11 Jun 1943
HMS H 34 (T/Lt. R.L. Willoughby, RNR) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (37)

17 Jun 1943
HMS L 27 (Lt. R.G.P. Bulkeley, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Tuscarora (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) H.T. Pitt, RN) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (36)

22 Jun 1943
HMS L 27 (Lt. R.G.P. Bulkeley, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN). (36)

24 Jun 1943
HMS Tantalus (Lt.Cdr. H.S. Mackenzie, DSO and Bar, RN) shifted from Holy Loch to Campbeltown. Later the same day radar exercises were carried out with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (38)

25 Jun 1943
HMS H 50 (Lt. J.M. Michell, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, RD, RNR). (39)

30 Jun 1943
HMS H 50 (Lt. J.M. Michell, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN), HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and aircraft. (39)

8 Jul 1943
HMS H 50 (Lt. J.M. Michell, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with aircraft and (at least) HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (40)

12 Jul 1943
HMS H 50 (Lt. J.M. Michell, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with (at least) HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (40)

18 Jul 1943
HMS H 50 (Lt. J.M. Michell, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with (at least) HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (40)

19 Jul 1943
HrMs O 9 (Lt. J.B.M.J. Maas, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Altair (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) W.R.T. Clements, RNR). (31)

23 Jul 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. Baron D.T. Mackay, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bedlington (Skr. A.W. Peak, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (41)

25 Jul 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. Baron D.T. Mackay, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, RD, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (41)

3 Aug 1943
HrMs O 9 (Lt. J.B.M.J. Maas, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (31)

4 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. Baron D.T. Mackay, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr. (retired) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR). (41)

8 Aug 1943
HMS Untiring (Lt. R. Boyd, DSC, RN) conducted attack exercises in the Clyde area during which HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) served as the target. (42)

9 Aug 1943
HrMs O 9 (Lt. J.B.M.J. Maas, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HrMs O 9 (Lt. J.B.M.J. Maas, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (31)

11 Aug 1943
HrMs O 9 (Lt. J.B.M.J. Maas, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HrMs O 9 (Lt. J.B.M.J. Maas, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (31)

12 Aug 1943
HMS Varangian (Lt. J. Nash, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (43)

13 Aug 1943
HMS H 34 (Lt. B. Charles, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Cygnet (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.B. Proudfoot, RN). (44)

18 Aug 1943
HMS Umbra (Lt. P.H. May, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (45)

24 Aug 1943
HMS Umbra (Lt. P.H. May, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (45)

25 Aug 1943
HMS Umbra (Lt. P.H. May, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (45)

29 Aug 1943
HrMs O 10 (Lt.Cdr. A. van Altena, RNN(R)) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN). (41)

30 Aug 1943
HMS H 34 (Lt. B. Charles, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR). Upon completion of these exercises HMS H 34 proceeded to Rothesay. (44)

12 Sep 1943
HrMs O 9 (Lt. J.B.M.J. Maas, RNN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Lycett, RD, RNR). (31)

14 Sep 1943
HMS Umbra (Lt. P.H. May, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR) and HMS Bedlington (Skr. A.W. Peak, RNR). (46)

17 Sep 1943
HMS Umbra (Lt. P.H. May, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (46)

21 Sep 1943
HMS Venturer (Lt. J.S. Launders, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (47)

12 Oct 1943
HMS H 44 (Lt. H.C. Gowan, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (48)

14 Oct 1943
HMS H 32 (Lt. K.S. Renshaw, DSC, RNR) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (49)

17 Oct 1943
HMS H 44 (Lt. H.C. Gowan, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (48)

18 Oct 1943
HMS H 32 (Lt. K.S. Renshaw, DSC, RNR) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (49)

19 Oct 1943
HMS H 44 (Lt. H.C. Gowan, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (48)

24 Oct 1943
HMS H 32 (Lt. K.S. Renshaw, DSC, RNR) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (49)

Sources

  1. File 2.12.03.6367 (Dutch Archives, The Hague, Netherlands)
  2. ADM 173/16762
  3. ADM 173/16784
  4. ADM 173/16785
  5. ADM 173/16775
  6. File 2.12.03.6369 (Dutch Archives, The Hague, Netherlands)
  7. ADM 173/17491
  8. File 2.12.03.6379 (Dutch Archives, The Hague, Netherlands)
  9. ADM 173/17647
  10. ADM 173/17406
  11. ADM 173/17337
  12. File 2.12.03.6380 (Dutch Archives, The Hague, Netherlands)
  13. ADM 173/17251
  14. ADM 173/17252
  15. ADM 173/17705
  16. ADM 173/17499
  17. ADM 173/17824
  18. ADM 173/17864
  19. ADM 173/17802
  20. ADM 173/17803
  21. ADM 173/17825
  22. ADM 173/17792
  23. ADM 173/17791
  24. ADM 173/17997
  25. ADM 173/18132
  26. File 2.12.03.6370 (Dutch Archives, The Hague, Netherlands)
  27. ADM 173/17781
  28. ADM 173/17815
  29. ADM 173/18014
  30. ADM 173/18372
  31. File 2.12.03.6371 (Dutch Archives, The Hague, Netherlands)
  32. ADM 173/17816
  33. ADM 173/17924
  34. ADM 173/18015
  35. ADM 173/17771
  36. ADM 173/17857
  37. ADM 173/17795
  38. ADM 173/18190
  39. ADM 173/17829
  40. ADM 173/17830
  41. File 2.12.03.6383 (Dutch Archives, The Hague, Netherlands)
  42. ADM 173/18437
  43. ADM 173/18446
  44. ADM 173/17797
  45. ADM 173/18331
  46. ADM 173/18332
  47. ADM 173/18448
  48. ADM 173/17821
  49. ADM 173/17775

ADM numbers indicate documents at the British National Archives at Kew, London.


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