9.
Apr. 6, 2013

We are trying to find information about a presumed crewman on the HMS Theseus in 1947.  He was the best man at a relative's (Walter Irvine) wedding in August of that year in Brisbane, Australia.  His name was Kenneth William Kennedy and in the wedding picture he is wearing a hat with "HMS Theseus".  We are estimating his age in that year as 25-30 yrs old.  He shares a family name and we are trying to determine if he is, in fact, a family member.  Thank you for any information you have.

Mary Mack

8.
Oct. 21, 2011

I served on a cruiser, H.M.S. Newfoundland, in the Red Sea during Operation Musketeer at Suez while the Theseus was doing her ‘thing' at the other end of the Canal, and it is really nice to see pictures of this ship of my time. Thank you all concerned for making this possible. 

Colin Allison
Ex R.N.

7.
Sept. 4, 2011

I once studied in Methodist Boys' School, Kuala Lumpur and i'm still involve in maintaining our school archive. Few months ago, I found some photos which you might be interested, 5 photos from the school album where the 10th and 15th Air Scout Group visited H.M.S. Theseus in 1947.

And I have some questions. My school founder was once an officer on the H.M.S Orion back to 1890's and he left the ship and went on to establish a school in our country, which was Anglo Tamil School in 1897 before it was renamed as Methodist Boys' School, Kuala Lumpur in 1904. I have tried many times to find a photo of that ship but failed to do so, as in locating the ship's bell too.

Leong Yew Zheng
Kuala Lumpur

Boys from 10th and 15th Air Scout Group visiting HMS Theseus.

Boys from 10th and 15th Air Scout Group visiting HMS Theseus.

HMS Theseus seen at Kuala Lumpur.

A Supermarine Walrus seen on the flight deck of HMS Theseus.

Supermarine Seafires in the hanger deck of HMS Theseus.

6.
July 5, 2011

My father served on HMS Theseus during the Korean war. I am a model builder, and recently found a model of HMS Colossus, which I plan on building as the Theseus. My problem is, despite all the information I've found on the internet, I can't figure out what colour she should be. In the great many pictures I've found, all black and white, it's very hard to tell. In some pictures she looks white, others light grey. Any chance you can help me with this problem? I would, of course, like my Theseus to be as accurate as possible and would greatly appreciate any help you can offer me. Thanking you in advance, yours truly.

Chris Softley

5.
May 9, 2011

I'm trying to trace what ships my father was all on, I have a lot of photos of the THESEUS ones with aircraft falling of the side as well as others. My father's name was W. S. PATERSON (JX641495). I know he was recalled in the early 1950's for the Korean conflict.  I would be very happy if you could help at all.

Thank you,
W. D. Paterson

4.
Jan. 13, 2009

My farther was on board HMS Theseus in 1956, I think the year is correct he was with the Duke of Wellington regiment, he was picked up from grand harbour Malta with his battalion and was stood off Cyprus for two or three days before landing, because of bad weather, while on board two of the crew were from Filey, the next town to were my farther came from. They gave him a hammock on the anchor deck, we would like to trace the two lads from Filey who were around 17 years old at the time. Any info on the crew members from North Yorkshire would be be of great help, my fathers name is Alec Bayes.

Many thanks,
Mandy

3.
Oct. 30, 2007

I'm searching for people who knew Cook LSI B. Grimshaw (Brian) he was with the Theseus from Jun 1956 - Mar 1957. He's talked of the Sues/Suez so I believe that's where the ship was based at this time. He is about to turn 70 and I want to surprise him with stories, pictures and contacts. Thank you.

Kind Regards,
Samantha Massey

2.
Sept. 10, 2007

I served as an Officer Steward during 1953-1954 and would like to know has there been any reunions over the years I have been reading the RN magazine for several years now & have never seen an advert for a reunion is it possible there was never any.

Regards,
John Shand

1.
July 29, 2007

My Father passed away in April 1996. I am researching his past and know that he served on board HMS Theseus after the war (when he fought in Burma). From past conversations with him, I think he was a 'batman' on board the carrier, and I also believe he was active as a sailor during the Korea campaign. If you have access to any personnel records or can point me in the right direction i would be most grateful.
My Fathers full name was Kenneth Aloysius Edwards (DOB: 05-10-1923).

Kind Regards,
James Edwards