General Discussions
This is the place to discuss general issues related to the U-boat war or the war at sea in WWII.
Off Topic - Plea for justice - HMS Sheffield 1982
Posted by:
John Griffiths
()
Date: December 11, 2001 05:36PM
<HTML>Hi crew,
Can you take some time out to point your browsers at:
[www.hms-juno.co.uk]
and sign the petition! For those who want more, this from the Defence Correspondent at Sheffield's Home port's newspaper.
Sailors, veterans and survivors take to internet to widen fight for open inquiry into why destroyer was sunk
Web enlisted for Sheffield battle
by Richard Hargreaves
Defence Correspondent
Former crew of HMS Sheffield today backed calls for a fresh inquiry into its sinking as a Portsmouth MP urged a nationwide campaign to re-open the files.
Six sailors who survived the loss of the ship in May 1982 are demanding the truth comes out about the tragedy, when 20 sailors died.
Many sailors, survivors, veterans and their relatives are unhappy with the official account of the loss of HMS Sheffield – and have claimed evidence at a board of inquiry was altered.
An internet petition has been set up by former electronic warfare rating Doug ‘George’ Laybourne from Widley.
‘The good thing is that we are getting support from former Sheffield guys recently – out of support we have received from all over the world,’ he added.
Portsmouth South MP Mike Hancock, whose brother-in-law survived the destroyer’s loss, said the petition would show defence secretary Geoff Hoon the depth of feeling among veterans.
* The petition can be found at HYPERLINK "[www.hms-juno.co.uk"]; www.hms-juno.co.uk
INFORMATION RESTRICTED
Whitehall maintains there is no cover-up about Sheffield’s loss – and it has released all information it can without compromising sailors’ safety. Technology has changed since 1982, but the way the navy deals with missile attacks is similar – so the Sheffield files, including a bulky inquiry report outlining the sinking in depth, remain closed. The Sheffield riles remain shut until at least 2013, under the ’30 year rule’, and may stay closed even longer.
Can I rely on those of you who served ( it doesn't matter whose Navy, Army or Air Force ), fought, have an interest in military matters of who just want to make sure the truth is brought out visit the site and - if you feel strongly enough - sign the petition.
Many thanks,
aye,
John</HTML>
Can you take some time out to point your browsers at:
[www.hms-juno.co.uk]
and sign the petition! For those who want more, this from the Defence Correspondent at Sheffield's Home port's newspaper.
Sailors, veterans and survivors take to internet to widen fight for open inquiry into why destroyer was sunk
Web enlisted for Sheffield battle
by Richard Hargreaves
Defence Correspondent
Former crew of HMS Sheffield today backed calls for a fresh inquiry into its sinking as a Portsmouth MP urged a nationwide campaign to re-open the files.
Six sailors who survived the loss of the ship in May 1982 are demanding the truth comes out about the tragedy, when 20 sailors died.
Many sailors, survivors, veterans and their relatives are unhappy with the official account of the loss of HMS Sheffield – and have claimed evidence at a board of inquiry was altered.
An internet petition has been set up by former electronic warfare rating Doug ‘George’ Laybourne from Widley.
‘The good thing is that we are getting support from former Sheffield guys recently – out of support we have received from all over the world,’ he added.
Portsmouth South MP Mike Hancock, whose brother-in-law survived the destroyer’s loss, said the petition would show defence secretary Geoff Hoon the depth of feeling among veterans.
* The petition can be found at HYPERLINK "[www.hms-juno.co.uk"]; www.hms-juno.co.uk
INFORMATION RESTRICTED
Whitehall maintains there is no cover-up about Sheffield’s loss – and it has released all information it can without compromising sailors’ safety. Technology has changed since 1982, but the way the navy deals with missile attacks is similar – so the Sheffield files, including a bulky inquiry report outlining the sinking in depth, remain closed. The Sheffield riles remain shut until at least 2013, under the ’30 year rule’, and may stay closed even longer.
Can I rely on those of you who served ( it doesn't matter whose Navy, Army or Air Force ), fought, have an interest in military matters of who just want to make sure the truth is brought out visit the site and - if you feel strongly enough - sign the petition.
Many thanks,
aye,
John</HTML>
| Subject | Written By | Posted |
|---|---|---|
Off Topic - Plea for justice - HMS Sheffield 1982
|
John Griffiths | 12/11/2001 05:36PM |
|
Re: Off Topic - Plea for justice - HMS Sheffield 1
|
james stewart | 12/11/2001 09:47PM |
|
Re: Off Topic - Plea for justice - James
|
John Griffiths | 12/12/2001 04:40PM |
|
Re: Off Topic - Plea for justice - HMS Sheffield 1
|
Tom Iwanski | 12/12/2001 03:05PM |