HMS Maid Marion

Discussion in 'The War at Sea' started by Apollo, Jul 31, 2017.

  1. Apollo

    Apollo Member

    Hi. My grandfather served on the HMS Maid Marion, a Cornish lugger during the evacuation on La Rochelle in 1940. Ive just spoken to the owner who feels that there are two Maid Marion . Would anyone know of a list of ships that took part in Operation Aerial so I can check that there was only one?
    Many thanks
     
  2. Orwell1984

    Orwell1984 Senior Member

  3. Apollo

    Apollo Member

  4. Roy Martin

    Roy Martin Senior Member

    I think HMS Maid Marion was an almost new steam yacht.
    Roy
     
  5. Hugh MacLean

    Hugh MacLean Senior Member

    There were two MAID MARIONs. HMS MAID MARION which was an armed yacht and the Cornish lugger MAID MARION (Association of Dunkirk Little Ships). So I expect Apollo's grandfather was on the armed yacht which was the only ship of the two that was HMS.

    Regards
    Hugh
     
  6. Apollo

    Apollo Member

    Thank you. I cant seem to find any record of HMS Maid Marion ( armed yacht) except for one in USA. Do you have any idea where I can find some more information please?
     
  7. Apollo

    Apollo Member

    Thanks hugh. HMS Maid Marion is stamped on my grandfather's discharge form. I assumed it was the Maid Marion so that was agreat help. He was also a second steward and the Maid Marion seemed a bit small to have a second steward. Would you know know where I could find a photo of the ship please?
     
  8. Hugh MacLean

    Hugh MacLean Senior Member

  9. Apollo

    Apollo Member

    Thank you so much Hugh. Really useful link. :)
     

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