Allied Warships

HMS Oberon (N 21)

Submarine of the O class

Navy	The Royal Navy
Type	Submarine
Class	O
Pennant	N 21
Mod	Prototype
Built by	Chatham Dockyard (Chatham, U.K.):
Ordered	1 Nov 1923
Laid down	22 Mar 1924
Launched	24 Sep 1926
Commissioned	24 Aug 1927
End service	5 Jul 1944
History	On 2 August 1939 HMS Oberon was recommissioned after she had been in reserve from 1937. She was mainly used for training. Decommissioned at Blyth on 5 July 1944. Sold to be broken up for scrap on 24 August 1945. Scrapped at Dunston.
Former name	O 1

Commands listed for HMS Oberon (N 21)

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and that we only list Commanding Officers for the duration of the Second World War.

	Commander	From	To
1	Lt.Cdr. Henry Carlton Cumberbatch, RN	2 Aug 1939	20 Nov 1939
2	Lt.Cdr. James Anthony Surtees Wise, RN	20 Nov 1939	16 Apr 1940
3	Lt. Peter Ronald Ward, RN	16 Apr 1940	8 May 1940
4	Lt. Cecil Bernard Crouch, RN	8 May 1940	19 Aug 1940
5	Lt.Cdr. Edward Fowle Pizey, DSO, RN	19 Aug 1940	27 Jan 1941
6	Lt. Peter Robert Helfrich Harrison, DSC, RN	27 Jan 1941	2 Feb 1941
7	Lt.Cdr. Edward Fowle Pizey, DSO, RN	2 Feb 1941	22 Sep 1941
8	Lt. Michael Beauchamp St. John, RN	22 Sep 1941	3 Nov 1941
9	Lt.Cdr. George David Archibald Gregory, DSO, RN	3 Nov 1941	17 Nov 1941
10	Lt. Robert Evelyn Boddington, RN	17 Nov 1941	22 Nov 1941
11	Lt.Cdr. Peter Joseph Howell Bartlett, RN	22 Nov 1941	28 Dec 1941
12	Lt.Cdr. Hugh Patrick de Crery Steel, RN	28 Dec 1941	1 Jan 1942
13	Lt. Norman Jack Coe, DSC, RNR	1 Jan 1942	6 Jan 1942
14	Lt.Cdr. Peter Joseph Howell Bartlett, RN	6 Jan 1942	Mar 1942 ?
15	T/S.Lt. James Joseph Dymoke-Bryne, RNR	Mar 1942 ?	4 Jun 1942
16	Lt. Stephen John Fovargue, RN	4 Jun 1942	8 Sep 1942
17	Lt.Cdr. John Wentworth McCoy, DSC, RN	8 Sep 1942	20 Jul 1943
18	Lt.Cdr. John Bertram de Betham Kershaw, DSO, RN	20 Jul 1943	24 Mar 1944
19	Lt. Michael Lindsay Coulton Crawford, DSC, RN	24 Mar 1944	5 Jul 1944

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Notable events involving Oberon include:

The history of HMS Oberon as compiled on this page is extracted from the patrol reports and logbooks of this submarine.

This page was last updated in February 2018.

11 Oct 1935
Damaged in collision with the destroyer HMS Thanet at Devonport.

8 Sep 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.C. Cumberbatch, RN) conducted independent exercises off Portsmouth. (1)

9 Sep 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.C. Cumberbatch, RN) departed Portsmouth for Dundee. She was escorted until around 1900 hours by HMS Skate (Lt.Cdr. A.O. Johnson, RN).

During the night of 9/10 September 1939 HMS Oberon was in company with HMS Bittern (Cdr. G.F. Stevens-Guille, OBE, RN) and HMS Enchantress (Cdr. A.K. Scott-Moncrieff, RN).

Around 0930/10, HMS Oberon, took station astern of a convoy until 1600 hours when she joined HMS Matabele (Cdr. G.K. Whitmy-Smith, RN) which remained with Oberon until she was off Dundee on the 13th. (1)

13 Sep 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.C. Cumberbatch, RN) arrived at Dundee. (1)

15 Sep 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.C. Cumberbatch, RN) was docked at Dundee. (1)

17 Sep 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.C. Cumberbatch, RN) was undocked. (1)

19 Sep 1939
During 19 and 20 September 1939, HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.C. Cumberbatch, RN), conducted independent exercises off Dundee. These included night exercises. (1)

22 Sep 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.C. Cumberbatch, RN) departed Dundee for her 1st war patrol. She was ordered to patrol in the central North Sea.

For the daily positions of HMS Oberon during this patrol see the map below.

(2)

5 Oct 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.C. Cumberbatch, RN) ended her 1st war patrol at Rosyth. (2)

7 Oct 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.C. Cumberbatch, RN) departed Rosyth for Dundee. (3)

8 Oct 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.C. Cumberbatch, RN) arrived at Dundee. (3)

12 Oct 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.C. Cumberbatch, RN) departed Dundee for Portland. She made part of the passage in convoy FS 20. During passage through the Channel she was escorted by HMS Boadicea (Lt.Cdr. G.B. Kingdon, RN) and later by HMS Saladin (Lt.Cdr. L.J. Dover, RN). (3)

15 Oct 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.C. Cumberbatch, RN) arrived at Portland. She was now assigned to A/S training. (3)

23 Oct 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.C. Cumberbatch, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Portland with HMS Drangey (Lt. S.C.B. Hickman, RNR) and HMS Kingston Cornelian (Skr. W. Green, RNR). (3)

24 Oct 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.C. Cumberbatch, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Portland with HMS Mildenhall and HMS Canadian Prince. (3)

27 Oct 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.C. Cumberbatch, RN) shifted from Portland to Portsmouth for repairs beyond the capacity of the submarine depot ship. (3)

29 Nov 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.A.S. Wise, RN) shifted Portsmouth to Portland to resume her role as A/S training submarine. (4)

5 Dec 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.A.S. Wise, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Portland with HMS St. Modwen (Cdr.(Retd.) V. Searles-Wood, RN). (5)

6 Dec 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.A.S. Wise, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Portland with HMS Kingston Ceylonite (Ch.Skr. J.R. Coultas, RNR) and HMS Kingston Cairngorm (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) P.E. Vaux, DSC, RN). (5)

7 Dec 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.A.S. Wise, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Portland with HMS St. Modwen (Cdr.(Retd.) V. Searles-Wood, RN) and HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN). (5)

12 Dec 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.A.S. Wise, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Portland with HMS Scott (Cdr. E.H.B. Baker, RN) and HMS Pintail (Lt.Cdr. T.H. Hill-Walker, RN). (5)

13 Dec 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.A.S. Wise, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Portland with HMS St. Modwen (Cdr.(Retd.) V. Searles-Wood, RN). (5)

14 Dec 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.A.S. Wise, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Portland with HMS Leicester City (Skr. W.A. Cormack, RNR). (5)

15 Dec 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.A.S. Wise, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Portland with HMS St. Modwen (Cdr.(Retd.) V. Searles-Wood, RN). (5)

22 Dec 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.A.S. Wise, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Portland with HMS St. Modwen (Cdr.(Retd.) V. Searles-Wood, RN). (5)

24 Dec 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.A.S. Wise, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Portland with HMS Kelvin (Lt.Cdr. J.L. Machin, RN). (5)

28 Dec 1939
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.A.S. Wise, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Portland with HMS Le Tiger (Skr. A.R. Lewis, RNR) and HMS Lady Beryl (Skr. R.W. Slater, RNR).

[No logs are available for HMS Oberon for the months of January to June 1940 so no other details on her operations can be given here other then the ones currently listed.] (5)

17 Feb 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.A.S. Wise, RN) shifted from Portland to Portsmouth. (6)

28 Feb 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.A.S. Wise, RN) shifted Portsmouth to Portland to resume her role as A/S training submarine. (6)

22 May 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.A.S. Wise, RN) shifted from Portland to Portsmouth. (6)

29 May 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) departed Portsmouth for her 2nd war patrol. She was ordered to patrol in the English Channel.

No log is available for May 1940 so no map for this patrol can be displayed. (2)

1 Jun 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) ended her 2nd war patrol at Portsmouth. (2)

17 Jun 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) departed Portsmouth for Fowey. (6)

18 Jun 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) arrived at Fowey. (6)

28 Jun 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) departed Fowey for Portsmouth.

29 Jun 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) arrived at Portsmouth. (6)

5 Jul 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) departed Portsmouth for her 3rd war patrol. She was ordered to patrol in the English Channel.

For the daily positions of HMS Oberon during this patrol see the map below.

(2)

12 Jul 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) ended her 3rd war patrol at Portsmouth. (2)

13 Jul 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) departed Portsmouth for Rothesay. (7)

16 Jul 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) arrived at Rothesay. She was now assigned to the 7th Submarine Flotilla for training purposes. (7)

17 Jul 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) conducted exercises for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) in the Clyde area with HMS White Bear (Capt. R. Gill, RD, RNR). Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon proceeded to Campbeltown. (7)

18 Jul 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) conducted exercises for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) off Campbeltown with HMS White Bear (Capt. R. Gill, RD, RNR). (7)

19 Jul 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) conducted exercises for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) off Campbeltown with HMS Topaze (Lt.Cdr. J.N. Hambly, MBE, RN). (7)

21 Jul 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) conducted exercises for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) off Campbeltown with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (7)

24 Jul 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) shifted Campbeltown to Rothesay. (7)

30 Jul 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Campbeltown where A/S exercises were carried out with HMS Carina (Cdr.(Retd.) T.St.V.F. Tyler, RN).

[No log is available for HMS Oberon for the month of August 1940 so no other details on her operations during this month can be given here other then the ones currently listed.] (7)

19 Aug 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (8)

23 Aug 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (8)

28 Aug 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) arrived at Troon where she was docked for repairs and a short refit. (9)

29 Aug 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (8)

25 Sep 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) was undocked. (10)

11 Oct 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) shifted from Troon to Rothesay. (8)

21 Oct 1940
During 21/22 October 1940, HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN), conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). These included night exercises. (8)

24 Oct 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with the Dutch torpedo boat HrMs Z 8 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN). (8)

26 Oct 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with the Dutch torpedo boat HrMs Z 8 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN). (8)

28 Oct 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with the Dutch torpedo boat HrMs Z 8 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN). (8)

31 Oct 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with the Dutch torpedo boat HrMs Z 8 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN). (8)

4 Nov 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN) and HMS Otway (Lt. E.D. Norman, RN). (11)

6 Nov 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (11)

10 Nov 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (11)

12 Nov 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (11)

14 Nov 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Campbeltown. (11)

15 Nov 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMCS Skeena (Lt.Cdr. J.C. Hibbard, RCN). (11)

16 Nov 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Terje 2 (Skr. S.G. Jinks, RNR) and HMS Topaze (Lt.Cdr. J.N. Hambly, MBE, RN). (11)

18 Nov 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Cdr.(Retd.) W.A. Ford, RN) and HMS Terje 2 (Skr. S.G. Jinks, RNR). (11)

19 Nov 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Cdr.(Retd.) W.A. Ford, RN) and HMS Terje 1 (Skr. C. Coultas, DSC, RNR). (11)

21 Nov 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Cdr.(Retd.) W.A. Ford, RN) and HMS Terje 2 (Skr. S.G. Jinks, RNR). (11)

22 Nov 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Anthony (Lt.Cdr. V.C.F. Clark, DSC, RN) and HMS Topaze (Lt.Cdr. J.N. Hambly, MBE, RN). (11)

23 Nov 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) shifted from Campbeltown to Rothesay. (11)

26 Nov 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (11)

27 Nov 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with the Dutch torpedo boat HrMs Z 8 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN). (11)

28 Nov 1940
During 28/29 November 1940, HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN), conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). These included night exercises. (11)

2 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (12)

4 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (12)

5 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with the Dutch torpedo boat HrMs Z 8 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN). (12)

7 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Campbeltown. (12)

9 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Lady Sharazad (Cdr.(Retd.) A.G. Venables, RN) and HMS Topaze (Lt.Cdr. J.N. Hambly, MBE, RN). (12)

10 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Cdr.(Retd.) W.A. Ford, RN). (12)

11 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Lady Sharazad (Cdr.(Retd.) A.G. Venables, RN). (12)

12 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Cdr.(Retd.) W.A. Ford, RN) and HMS Topaze (Lt.Cdr. J.N. Hambly, MBE, RN). (12)

13 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Lady Sharazad (Cdr.(Retd.) A.G. Venables, RN). (12)

15 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) shifted from Campbeltown to Rothesay. (12)

17 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (12)

18 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with the Dutch torpedo boat HrMs Z 8 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN). (12)

19 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (12)

22 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with the Dutch torpedo boat HrMs Z 8 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN). (12)

24 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (12)

26 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (12)

27 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (12)

30 Dec 1940
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (12)

1 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with the Dutch torpedo boat HrMs Z 8 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN). (13)

2 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with the Dutch torpedo boat HrMs Z 8 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN). (13)

5 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A. E. Johnston, RN). (13)

6 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A. E. Johnston, RN). (13)

7 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with the Dutch torpedo boat HrMs Z 8 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN). (13)

8 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with the Dutch torpedo boat HrMs Z 8 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN) and HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (13)

11 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Campbeltown. (13)

14 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Lady Sharazad (Cdr.(Retd.) A.G. Venables, RN) and HMS Terje 1 (Skr. C. Coultas, DSC, RNR). (13)

15 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Topaze (Ch.Skr. G.R. Gale, RNR). (13)

16 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN). (13)

17 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Topaze (Ch.Skr. G.R. Gale, RNR) and HMS Terje 3 (Skr. J.H.D. Dansie, RNR). (13)

18 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) shifted from Campbeltown to Rothesay. (13)

20 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted special trials in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Lt. F.M. Graves, RN). (13)

21 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted special trials in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Lt. F.M. Graves, RN). (13)

29 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Ardrishaig. (13)

30 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Ardrishaig. (13)

31 Jan 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Ardrishaig. Upon completion of these exercises she proceeded to Rothesay. (13)

4 Feb 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS White Bear (Cdr.(Retd.) C.C. Flemming, RN). (14)

5 Feb 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) was to conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS White Bear (Cdr.(Retd.) C.C. Flemming, RN). However the exercises were cancelled. (14)

6 Feb 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS White Bear (Cdr.(Retd.) C.C. Flemming, RN). (14)

7 Feb 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS White Bear (Cdr.(Retd.) C.C. Flemming, RN). (14)

8 Feb 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS White Bear (Cdr.(Retd.) C.C. Flemming, RN). These included night exercises. (14)

10 Feb 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS White Bear (Cdr.(Retd.) C.C. Flemming, RN). (14)

11 Feb 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS White Bear (Cdr.(Retd.) C.C. Flemming, RN). (14)

12 Feb 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with the Dutch torpedo boat HrMs Z 8 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN). (14)

15 Feb 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS White Bear (Cdr.(Retd.) C.C. Flemming, RN). (14)

18 Feb 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with the Dutch torpedo boat HrMs Z 8 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN). (14)

19 Feb 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with the Dutch torpedo boat HrMs Z 8 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN). (14)

20 Feb 1941
HMS Taku (Lt. J.F.B. Brown, RN) conducted night exercises in the Clyde area together with HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN). (15)

22 Feb 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Campbeltown. (14)

23 Feb 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Fiji (Capt. P.B.R.W. William-Powlett, RN). (14)

24 Feb 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted paratice attacks on HMS Fiji (Capt. P.B.R.W. William-Powlett, RN) off Ettrick Bay. (14)

25 Feb 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) shifted from Campbeltown to Rothesay. (14)

4 Mar 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (16)

5 Mar 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Ettrick Bay. (16)

5 Mar 1941
HrMs O 10 (Lt. J.H. Geijs, RNN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. These included several practice attacks on HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN). (17)

6 Mar 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in exercises off Ettrick Bay in which she served as target for HMS Otway (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN). (16)

7 Mar 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (16)

10 Mar 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (16)

11 Mar 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Campbeltown. (16)

12 Mar 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS Lady Sharazad (Lt.Cdr.(Emgy.) D.S. Hore-Lacy, RN). (16)

13 Mar 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Lady Sharazad (Lt.Cdr.(Emgy.) D.S. Hore-Lacy, RN) and HMS Tuscarora (Cdr.(Retd.) N.T.B. Holt, RN). (16)

14 Mar 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Boarhound (Skr. S.G. Jinks, RNR) and HMS Bedlington (Skr. J.H.D. Dansie, RNR). (16)

16 Mar 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bedlington (Skr. J.H.D. Dansie, RNR). (16)

17 Mar 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN). (16)

20 Mar 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (16)

21 Mar 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (16)

21 Mar 1941
During 21/22 March 1941, HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN), HMS H 44 (Lt. W.N.R. Knox, DSC, RN) and HMS L 26 (Lt. S.L.C. Maydon, RN) all conducted exercises off Campbeltown with each other.

Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon and HMS L 26 proceeded to Rothesay, HMS H 44 proceeded to Campbeltown. (16)

22 Mar 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) departed Rothesay for her 4th war patrol. She was ordered to patrol in the Bay of Biscay as it is feared the German battlecruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau might break out from Brest.

Passage through the Irish Sea was made together with the Dutch submarine HrMs O 24 (Lt.Cdr. O. de Booy, RNN). They were escorted by the British armed yacht HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN). (2)

22 Mar 1941

For the daily positions of HMS Oberon during her 4th war patrol see the map below.

(18)

24 Mar 1941
At 1925 hours, off Wolf Rock, HrMs O 24 and the British submarine HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) were released by their escort, the British armed yacht HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN).

Both submarines now proceeded to their patrol areas in the Bay of Biscay. (19)

13 Apr 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) ended her 4th war patrol at Falmouth.

Later the same day she shifted from Falmouth to the Devonport Dockyard. (2)

19 Apr 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) departed the Devonport Dockyard for Rothesay. She was escorted by HMS Alecto (Cdr. R.M.G. Gambier, RN). (20)

22 Apr 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) arrived at Rothesay. (20)

28 Apr 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (20)

29 Apr 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (20)

30 Apr 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (20)

1 May 1941
During 1/2 May 1941, HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN), conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A. E. Johnston, RN). These included night exercises. (21)

2 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (21)

4 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Cdr.(Retd.) W.V.H. Harris, DSC, RN). (21)

5 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (21)

6 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (21)

8 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN).

Also a practice attack was carried out on HMS Cyclops (A/Capt. R.L.M. Edwards, RN) which was escorted by HMS Breda and MA/SB's. (21)

9 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Cyclops (A/Capt. R.L.M. Edwards, RN) and HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A. E. Johnston, RN). (21)

12 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). (21)

13 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). (21)

14 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). (21)

21 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (21)

21 May 1941
HMS H 44 (Lt. W.N.R. Knox, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. These included two practice attacks on HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN). (22)

22 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (21)

23 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (21)

26 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Cdr.(Retd.) W.V.H. Harris, DSC, RN). (21)

27 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (21)

28 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (21)

29 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (21)

30 May 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (21)

2 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) was docked at Rothesay. (23)

7 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) was undocked. (23)

10 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (23)

11 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (23)

12 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (23)

13 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (23)

16 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). (23)

17 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted gunnery exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). (23)

18 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (23)

19 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN).

During the night of 19/20 June 1941 night exercises were carried out, also with HMS Breda. (23)

22 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HrMs Z 5 (Lt. J.J. Steensma, RNN). (23)

23 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (23)

24 Jun 1941
Convoy attack exercises were carried out in the Clyde area.

The convoy was made up of HMS Cyclops (A/Capt. R.L.M. Edwards, RN), which served as the 'main target'. She was escorted by HMS Alecto (Cdr. R.M.G. Gambier, RN), HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN), HrMs Z 5 (Lt. J.J. Steensma, RNN), HMS La Capricieuse (Lt.Cdr. G.W. Dobson, RNR) and FFS La Moqueuse.

This convoy was attacked in the morning by two submarines; HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) and HMS H 43 (Lt. J.D. Martin, RN).

In the afternoon the convoy was attacked (near Campbeltown) by HMS L 27 (Lt. H.N. Edmonds, DSC, RN), HMS H 31 (Lt. R.J. Hemingway, DSC, RN) and HMS H 32 (Lt. B.G. Heslop, DSC, RN). (24)

25 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS La Capricieuse (Lt.Cdr. G.W. Dobson, RNR) and FFS La Moqueuse

Later practice attacks were made on HMS Cyclops (A/Capt. R.L.M. Edwards, RN) and her escort which was made up of HMS Alecto (Cdr. R.M.G. Gambier, RN), HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN), HrMs Z 5 (Lt. J.J. Steensma, RNN), HMS La Capricieuse and FFS La Moqueuse. (23)

26 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (23)

27 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (23)

29 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (23)

30 Jun 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HrMs Z 5 (Lt.Cdr. P.A. de Boer, RNN). (23)

1 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (25)

2 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (25)

3 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (25)

4 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (25)

7 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) departed Rothesay for special A/S trials in very deep water. She was escorted by HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN) and HMS Kingfisher (Cdr.(Retd.) W.V.H. Harris, DSC, RN). (25)

10 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) returned to Rothesay. (25)

14 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (25)

15 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (25)

16 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (25)

17 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (25)

18 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (25)

22 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (25)

23 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (25)

24 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (25)

25 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HrMs Z 5 (Lt. J.J. Steensma, RNN). (25)

27 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HrMs Z 5 (Lt. J.J. Steensma, RNN). (25)

28 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HrMs Z 5 (Lt. J.J. Steensma, RNN). (25)

29 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HrMs Z 5 (Lt. J.J. Steensma, RNN). (25)

30 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (25)

31 Jul 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). These also included night exercises during the night of 31 July / 1 August 1941. (25)

1 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (26)

4 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). These also included night exercises during the night of 4 / 5 August 1941. (26)

5 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (26)

6 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Otway (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN). These included night exercises. (26)

7 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (26)

13 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (26)

14 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (26)

15 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in special A/S trials in the Clyde area. (26)

15 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted special A/S trials in the Clyde area. (26)

15 Aug 1941
HMS Proteus (Lt.Cdr. P.S. Francis, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS White Bear (Cdr.(Retd.) C.C. Flemming, RN), HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) and HMS Tuna (Lt.Cdr. M.K. Cavenagh-Mainwaring, DSO, RN). These included night exercises. (27)

16 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Campbeltown. (26)

17 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (26)

18 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (26)

19 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (26)

20 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (26)

21 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (26)

22 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (26)

24 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (26)

26 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (26)

27 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (26)

28 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (26)

29 Aug 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon proceeded to Rothesay. (26)

1 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) participated in A/S exercises in the Clyde area. (28)

2 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Alecto (Cdr. R.M.G. Gambier, RN). (28)

3 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (28)

4 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). These also included night exercises during the night of 4 / 5 September 1941. (28)

5 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (28)

7 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). (28)

8 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). These included night exercises during the night of 8 / 9 September. (28)

9 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). (28)

10 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). (28)

11 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). These included night exercises during the night of 11 / 12 September. (29)

12 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). (28)

14 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Broke (Cdr. W.T. Couchman, OBE, RN). (28)

15 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda(Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (28)

16 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Broke (Cdr. W.T. Couchman, OBE, RN). (28)

17 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (28)

18 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (28)

20 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted special trials in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Cdr.(Retd.) W.V.H. Harris, DSC, RN). (28)

21 Sep 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Pizey, DSO, RN) conducted special trials in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Cdr.(Retd.) W.V.H. Harris, DSC, RN). (28)

1 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Ardrishaig where she participated in A/S exercises with MA/SB's. (30)

2 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Ardrishaig with MA/SB's. (30)

3 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Ardrishaig with MA/SB's. Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon proceeded to Rothesay. (30)

6 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Campbeltown. (30)

7 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. F.J. Webster, RNR) and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J. Windram, RNR). (30)

8 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS St. Modwen (Lt.Cdr. F.J. Webster, RNR) and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J. Windram, RNR). (30)

9 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Valena (Lt.Cdr. A.F.C. Gray, RNR) and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J. Windram, RNR). (30)

10 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bedlington (Skr. J.H.D. Dansie, RNR) and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J. Windram, RNR). (30)

12 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN). (30)

13 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Spaniel (Skr. C. Coultas, DSC, RNR) and HMS Bedlington (Skr. J.H.D. Dansie, RNR). (30)

14 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Spaniel (Skr. C. Coultas, DSC, RNR) and HMS La Flore. (30)

15 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt. A.J.G. Barff, RNR), HMS La Flore, HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS Bedlington (Skr. J.H.D. Dansie, RNR). (30)

16 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Spaniel (Skr. C. Coultas, DSC, RNR) and HMS La Flore. (30)

17 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J. Windram, RNR) and HMS Tuscarora (Lt.Cdr.(Emgy.) C.E. Lowther, RAN). (30)

19 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS L' Atlantique (Skr. A. McKay, RNR) and HMS Spaniel (Skr. C. Coultas, DSC, RNR). (30)

20 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Bedlington (Skr. J.H.D. Dansie, RNR) and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J. Windram, RNR). (30)

21 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Shemara (Cdr.(Retd.) H. Buckle, RN) and HMS La Flore. (30)

22 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Boarhound (Skr. S.G. Jinks, RNR), HMS Spaniel (Skr. C. Coultas, DSC, RNR), HMS Valena (Lt.Cdr. A.F.C. Gray, RNR) and HMS Tuscarora (Lt.Cdr.(Emgy.) C.E. Lowther, RAN). (30)

23 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Valena (Lt.Cdr. A.F.C. Gray, RNR) and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J. Windram, RNR). (30)

24 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Valena (Lt.Cdr. A.F.C. Gray, RNR) and HMS Bretwalda (Skr. J. Windram, RNR). Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon proceeded to Rothesay. (30)

28 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (30)

29 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (30)

30 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (30)

31 Oct 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HrMs Z 5 (Lt. J.J. Steensma, RNN). (30)

2 Nov 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (31)

3 Nov 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.B. St. John, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HrMs Z 5 (Lt. J.J. Steensma, RNN). (31)

4 Nov 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. G.D.A. Gregory, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (31)

5 Nov 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. G.D.A. Gregory, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HrMs Z 5 (Lt. J.J. Steensma, RNN). (31)

6 Nov 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. G.D.A. Gregory, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). These included night exercises. (31)

7 Nov 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. G.D.A. Gregory, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (31)

9 Nov 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. G.D.A. Gregory, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (31)

10 Nov 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. G.D.A. Gregory, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (31)

11 Nov 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. G.D.A. Gregory, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). These included night exercises. (31)

12 Nov 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. G.D.A. Gregory, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (31)

14 Nov 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. G.D.A. Gregory, DSO, RN) conducted special trials in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Cdr.(Retd.) W.V.H. Harris, DSC, RN). (31)

17 Nov 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt. R.E. Boddington, RN) was docked at Kames Bay. (31)

24 Nov 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) was undocked. (31)

11 Dec 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Alecto (Cdr. R.M.G. Gambier, RN). These included night exercises during the night of 11/12 December 1941. (32)

14 Dec 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HrMs Z 5 (Lt. J.J. Steensma, RNN). (32)

15 Dec 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Alecto (Cdr. R.M.G. Gambier, RN). (32)

16 Dec 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) departed Rothesay for her 5th war patrol. She was ordered to patrol in the Bay of Biscay as it is feared the German battlecruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau and heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen might breack out from Brest.

Passage through the Irish Sea was made together with the HMS H 33 (Lt. J.H. Bromage, DSC, RN) and HMS H 50 (Lt. E.T. Stanley, RN). They were escorted by HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN).

For the daily positions of HMS Oberon during this patrol see the map below.

(2)

18 Dec 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) is forced to abandon her war patrol due to a serious leak aft and several other defects. Course is set to return to Rothesay escorted by HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN). (2)

20 Dec 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) ended her 5th war patrol at Rothesay. (2)

23 Dec 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). (32)

24 Dec 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). (32)

26 Dec 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). (32)

27 Dec 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course). (32)

31 Dec 1941
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. H.P.deC. Steel, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Turbulent (Cdr. J.W. Linton, DSC, RN) as target. (32)

15 Jan 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (33)

16 Jan 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with ML's. (33)

19 Jan 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (33)

28 Jan 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (33)

29 Jan 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN).

These were followed by night exercises with HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN). (33)

30 Jan 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN). (33)

1 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Carina (Lt. R.A.H. Lord, RNR). (34)

2 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Carina (Lt. R.A.H. Lord, RNR). The exercises had to be abandoned due to the poor visibility. (34)

3 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN). (34)

4 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN). (34)

5 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN). These included night exercises. (34)

6 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (34)

8 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN). (34)

9 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN), HMS Alecto (Cdr. R.M.G. Gambier, RN) and HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN). (34)

10 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with ORP Blyscawica (Cdr. W. Francki, ORP) and the merchant vessel Empire Rhodes (7030 GRT, built 1941). (34)

11 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN) and HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN). (34)

12 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (34)

13 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (34)

16 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (34)

17 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (34)

18 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (33)

19 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (34)

20 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with MA/SB's. (34)

22 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) departed Rothesay for Portsmouth.

Passage southwards through the Irish Sea was made together with HMS P 42 (Lt. A.C.G. Mars, RN). They were escorted by HMS Felixstowe (Lt.Cdr. C.H. Corbet-Singleton, DSC, RN) until 1800/24. (34)

26 Feb 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. P.J.H. Bartlett, RN) arrived at Portsmouth where she was to refit. (34)

27 Dec 1942
With her refit completed HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted trials of Portsmouth. (35)

29 Dec 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted trials of Portsmouth. (35)

30 Dec 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted trials of Portsmouth. (35)

31 Dec 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted trials of Portsmouth. (35)

2 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted trials of Portsmouth. (36)

3 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) departed Portsmouth for Rothesay. She made the passage together with HMS P 229 (Lt. R. Gatehouse, DSC, RN) and HMS P 31 (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSC, RN). They were escorted HMS Unst (T/Lt. J.R. Smith, RNR) until 0830/04 when the armed yacht HMS Star of India took over the escort. (36)

6 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) arrived at Rothesay where she resumed her training role. (36)

10 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (36)

11 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (36)

12 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted torpedo (salvo) firing exercises/trials in the Clyde area. (36)

14 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (36)

15 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) G.H. Gandy, RN). (36)

17 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Campbeltown. (36)

18 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR), HMS L' Atlantique (Skr. A. McKay, RNR) and HMS Spaniel. (36)

19 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR). (36)

20 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS Tuscarora (Cdr.(Retd.) K.W. Stewart, RN). (36)

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). (36)

22 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) shifted from Campbeltown to Rothesay. En-route A/S exercises were carried out with HMS Wanderer (Lt.Cdr. D.H.P. Gardiner, DSC, RN). (36)

2 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (37)

3 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted gunnery exercises in the Clyde area with a target towed by HrMs Jan van Gelder (Lt.Cdr. P.L.M. van Geen, RNN). (37)

4 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted gunnery exercises in the Clyde area with a target towed by HrMs Jan van Gelder (Lt.Cdr. P.L.M. van Geen, RNN). (37)

5 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in the Clyde area for aircraft from HMS Dasher (Cdr. C.N. Lentaigne, DSO, RN). During these exercises HMS Oberon was escorted by HNoMS King Haakon VII. (37)

7 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) G.H. Gandy, RN). (37)

8 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) was to conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with HMS ML 472 but these exercises were cancelled. HMS Oberon then carried out indendent exercises instead. (37)

11 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) G.H. Gandy, RN). (37)

12 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (37)

14 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (37)

15 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in Bute Sound for HMS Sealion (Lt. D.S.M. Verschoyle-Campbell, DSC, RN). (37)

16 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in Bute Sound for HMS Sealion (Lt. D.S.M. Verschoyle-Campbell, DSC, RN). (37)

17 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) cunducted gunnery exercises with a target towed by HMS La Capricieuse (Lt.Cdr. G.W. Dobson, RNR). (37)

20 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) cunducted gunnery exercises with a target towed by HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). These included night exercises. (37)

22 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) G.H. Gandy, RN) and HMS ML 472. (37)

23 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) G.H. Gandy, RN) and HMS ML 472. (37)

26 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted torpedo trials in the Clyde area with the brand new merchant vessel Bradford City (7266 GRT, built 1943). (37)

27 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted torpedo trials in the Clyde area with the brand new merchant vessel Bradford City (7266 GRT, built 1943). (37)

1 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (38)

2 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (38)

3 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (38)

5 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (38)

8 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (38)

9 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (38)

13 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Skate (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) A.W. Preston, RN). (38)

14 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Skate (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) A.W. Preston, RN). (38)

15 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in the Clyde area for members of the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with were embarked in HMS Sealion (Lt. D.S.M. Verschoyle-Campbell, DSC, RN). (38)

16 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in the Clyde area for members of the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with were embarked in HMS Sealion (Lt. D.S.M. Verschoyle-Campbell, DSC, RN). (38)

17 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (38)

18 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (38)

19 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (38)

24 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (38)

25 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (38)

26 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (38)

27 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (38)

29 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (38)

30 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in the Clyde area for members of the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with were embarked in HMS Sealion (Lt. D.S.M. Verschoyle-Campbell, DSC, RN).

Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon conducted independent exercises. (38)

31 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (38)

1 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (39)

2 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (39)

8 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (39)

9 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (39)

12 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (39)

13 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (39)

14 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (39)

16 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (39)

17 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) proceeded to Arrochor for torpedo firing trials. Upon completion of these trials HMS Oberon returned to Rothesay. (39)

20 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in the Clyde area for members of the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with were embarked in HMS Sealion (Lt. D.S.M. Verschoyle-Campbell, DSC, RN).

Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon served as target for HMS Ultimatum (Lt. W.H. Kett, RNR). (39)

21 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in the Clyde area for members of the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with were embarked in HMS Sealion (Lt. D.S.M. Verschoyle-Campbell, DSC, RN).

Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon served as target for HMS Unsparing (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSC and 2 bars, RD, RNR). (39)

22 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted gunnery exercises in the Clyde area with a target towed by HMS Z 5 (T/A/Lt.Cdr. S.T. Wenlock, RNR). (39)

27 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (39)

28 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (39)

29 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Sealion (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR), HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN), HMS Shikari (Lt.Cdr. D.A. Rayner, DSC, VRD, RNVR), HMS Saladin (Lt. A.A. Diggens, DSC, RN) and HMS Z 5 (T/A/Lt.Cdr. S.T. Wenlock, RNR). (39)

30 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (39)

1 May 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted special A/S trials in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN) and HMS Kingfisher (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) G.H. Gandy, RN). (40)

2 May 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (40)

3 May 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with aircraft. (40)

19 May 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted diving trials in the Clyde area. Upon completion of these trials HMS Oberon proceeded to Kames Bay. (40)

20 May 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted trials in the Clyde area. (40)

21 May 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) departed Kames Bay for special trials at Loch Alsh. (40)

24 May 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) returned to Rothesay. (40)

25 May 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Campbeltown. (40)

26 May 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon proceeded to Ardrishaig. (40)

27 May 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Ardrishaig. (40)

28 May 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Ardrishaig. Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon proceeded to Rothesay. (40)

1 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

2 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

3 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

4 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

7 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

9 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

10 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

11 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

14 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

15 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

17 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

18 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

21 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

22 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

23 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

23 Jun 1943
HMS Proteus (Lt. A.R. Profit, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) and HMS White Bear (Cdr. J.F. Drake, RNR). Upon completion of these exercises HMS Proteus proceeded to Campbeltown. (42)

24 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

25 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

28 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

29 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

30 Jun 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (41)

1 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

2 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) was docked at Rothesay. (43)

2 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon was docked at Rothesay. (43)

7 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) was undocked. (43)

7 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) is undocked. (43)

8 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

9 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

10 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

11 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

12 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

13 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

14 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

15 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

16 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

19 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

20 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. Upon completion of these exercises Lt.Cdr. Kershaw took over command from Lt.Cdr. McCoy. (43)

21 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

22 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

23 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

24 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

27 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

28 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

29 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

30 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

2 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (44)

3 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (44)

4 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (43)

5 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (44)

6 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Glasgow for a short refit. (44)

6 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon proceeded to Glasgow. (44)

14 Aug 1943
With her short refit completed, HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) returned to Rothesay. (44)

14 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) shifted from Glasgow to Rothesay. (44)

15 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted trials in the Clyde area. (44)

17 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (44)

18 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (44)

19 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (44)

20 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (44)

21 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (44)

24 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (44)

25 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (44)

26 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (44)

27 Aug 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (44)

13 Sep 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (45)

14 Sep 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (45)

15 Sep 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (45)

16 Sep 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (45)

17 Sep 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (45)

18 Sep 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (45)

20 Sep 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (45)

21 Sep 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (45)

22 Sep 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (45)

23 Sep 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (45)

24 Sep 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (45)

28 Sep 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (45)

29 Sep 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (45)

30 Sep 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (45)

1 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

2 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

3 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

4 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

6 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

7 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

8 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

11 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

12 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

14 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

15 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

18 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

19 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

20 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

21 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

22 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

26 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC, RN) served as target in the Clyde area for members of the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with were embarked in HMS Sirdar (Lt. J.A. Spender, RN). (46)

27 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (46)

28 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

29 Oct 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (46)

1 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

2 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

3 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

4 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

5 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

8 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

9 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

10 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

11 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

12 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

16 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

17 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

22 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

24 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

25 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

26 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

29 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

30 Nov 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (47)

1 Dec 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (48)

2 Dec 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (48)

3 Dec 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (48)

4 Dec 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (48)

5 Dec 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (48)

8 Dec 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Kames Bay where she was immediately docked. (48)

14 Dec 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) is undocked at Kames Bay and then immediately proceeded to Rothesay. (48)

27 Dec 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (48)

28 Dec 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (48)

29 Dec 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (48)

30 Dec 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (48)

31 Dec 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (48)

7 Jan 1944
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) departed Rothesay for Barrow. (49)

7 Jan 1944
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) departed Rothesay for Barrow where she was to undergo repairs to her main motors. She was escorted by HMS Breda (Lt.Cdr. G.G. Slade, RN). (49)

8 Jan 1944
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.B.de B. Kershaw, DSO, RN) arrived at Barrow for engine repairs. (49)

13 Apr 1944
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC, RN) and HMS Sealion (Lt. P.E. Newstead, DSC, RN) departed Barrow for Rothesay. They were escorted by HMS Kihna (A/Cdr.(Retd.) A.R.W. Sayle, RD, RNR). (50)

14 Apr 1944
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC, RN) arrived at Rothesay. (50)

15 Apr 1944
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (50)

16 Apr 1944
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (51)

22 Apr 1944
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (50)

27 Apr 1944
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC, RN) departed Rothesay for Scapa Flow. She made the passage north together with FFS Rubis. They were escorted by HMS Portchester Castle (Lt. A.G. Scott, RNR).

29 Apr 1944
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC, RN) arrived at Scapa Flow. (50)

30 Apr 1944
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC, RN) departed Scapa Flow for Blyth. She was escorted by HMS Castlenau (Skr. W.G. Mickleburgh, RNR). (50)

1 May 1944
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC, RN) arrived at Blyth. (52)

5 Jul 1944
HMS Oberon (Lt. M.L.C. Crawford, DSC, RN) was decomissioned at Blyth. She then moved to the Tyne for scrapping. (53)

Sources

ADM 173/15802
ADM 199/1831
ADM 173/15803
ADM 173/15804
ADM 173/15805
ADM 199/2568
ADM 173/16346
ADM 173/16348
ADM 199/2564
ADM 173/16347
ADM 173/16349
ADM 173/16350
ADM 173/16814
ADM 173/16815
ADM 173/17004
ADM 173/16816
File 2.12.03.6375 (Dutch Archives, The Hague, Netherlands)
ADM 173/16816 + ADM 173/16817
ADM 199/1879
ADM 173/16817
ADM 173/16818
ADM 173/16781
ADM 173/16819
File 2.12.03.7131 (Dutch Archives, The Hague, Netherlands)
ADM 173/16820
ADM 173/16821
ADM 173/16920
ADM 173/16822
ADM 173/16822
ADM 173/16823
ADM 173/16824
ADM 173/16825
ADM 173/17312
ADM 173/17313
ADM 173/17317
ADM 173/17864
ADM 173/17865
ADM 173/17866
ADM 173/17867
ADM 173/17868
ADM 173/17869
ADM 173/17890
ADM 173/17870
ADM 173/17871
ADM 173/17872
ADM 173/17873
ADM 173/17874
ADM 173/17875
ADM 173/18545
ADM 173/18548
ADM 173/17848
ADM 173/18549
ADM 199/1385

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

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