HMS Sidmouth - anyone have a photo ?

sx976 · 23-04-2008

Does anyone have a photo of HMS Sidmouth which was a WWII Bangor Class Minesweeper with the number J47 ?

I know one exists as a photo of her used to hang in the town museum in Sidmouth (Devon) but I'll be darned if I can find one on the web.

Many Thanks !

sx976

sunnybob · 26-04-2008

try this link
Google Image Result for http://uboat.net/allies/warships/photos/ca/aboard_a_canadian_bangor_class_minesweeper1.jpg

sx976 · 27-04-2008

sunnybob

Thanks for your input, but that was one of the sites I scoured thoroughly with no luck.
I decided that HMS Sidmouth was probably similar to HMS Cromer of which I found a photo and a side view.
I intend to build the model along the lines of those from Glynn Guest. I roughed out a side view at 750mm length, but it was too big for my needs. So I have rescaled down to 600mm. Even though a tad shorter than the DE Hibbard, the much wider beam makes it more suitable for access with my less than delicate hands.
At least with a semi-scale model I won't get too worried about the representation being rather 'generic'.

john flan · 01-05-2008

I have a couple of photos of H M S Sidmouth . My uncle served aboard during the war

sx976 · 06-05-2008

John

Many thanks ! I have sent you a private email.

Chris P / sx976