www.navyphotos.co.uk

The reason why I produced this site, and a "Thank you" to its many Donors.

Many of the photographs on this site were "Rescued" from an unofficial "Fly Tip" rubbish site during early 1997. There were nearly 4500 in total in a variety of plastic sacks, but, unfortunately, the majority of them were badly damaged by water. Enough remained useable, however, to form the basis of this web site, and, knowing many others would get pleasure from them, I commenced to "Electronically" save what I could. Now no original photo's remain in my possession.

I have made attempts to contact the original owners of those photo's used without success. I hope, therefore, that if anyone recognizes an Image on this site as being, originally, one of theirs, and, considering the nature of my acquisition of it, they will continue to allow my use of it in this form, for the "Free benefit and Educational purposes" of all who may wish to visit these pages, and that they will accept my many and sincere thanks.

In the years since the site has been "active" I have continued to add my own photo's, and have also received copies of many photos from numerous other people, who wish to see their Ships photos displayed for the benefit of all. I have acknowledged their gift where applicable. Major contributors to the site include Mr. Mark Teadham, who has provided several hundred images from his own collection, Mr Gerry Wright who served in HMNZS, - Mr. George Knight, who has put me into contact with a sizeable collection of "Destroyer" photo's, as has Mr. Michael Pocock from Texas in the USA. Michael has also been kind enough to send along copies of many "High Quality" photo's he has obtained from the Royal Navy Photographic section. Mr. Robert Hanley has provided enough photos to enable me to set up another complete section covering WW11 "Escorts", and also Mr. David Downey, a recent large scale contributor, has sent me a complete collection of data cards covering the "Warships of the Worlds Navies" from "Atlas Publications".

I have also received much help from members of the "Loch Class Frigate Association", the "Ton Class Mine-Sweeper Association" and the webmasters of the many RN Ships and Submarines sites who have been in contact with me and have helped in providing me with photos and information that was previously absent. I extend my sincere thanks to you all. 

I have also received much help and inspiration from Mr. Steven Johnson of www.cyber-heritage.co.uk fame, a site that is a "Must" for those of you interested in Plymouth (U.K.) local history, amongst many other subjects, and also from Mr. Peter Mitchell of www.submerged.co.uk  This is another "Must visit" site for all those searching for information concerning S.W. Devon shipwreck (and many worldwide) "Dive sites", and a source of purchase of several Diving related videos, books, and other merchandise.