HMS Jervis Bay

My grandmother's sister married Mr. Porter whose son was also on the Jervis Bay and knew Len Baker.

Our family moved to a place called Westcliff-on-Sea from 1957 - 1997 and never knew that the Captain's steward, Davey B.W also hailed from there.

My mother maintains that her brother came home on leave early in 1940 because the ship's Victorian 6" pea-shooters were being replaced with 8" guns. This was apparently unsuccessful (the ship had been designed circa. 1921, and perhaps 6" mountings were considered good enough to tackle the Q-ships of World War 1). I have been unable to find anyone else who can verify this story.

Len Baker, left, with cigarette.

Len Baker, second from right. Note Tropical Kit.

Boxing Match. Note 6inch gun

Boxing Match.

Pic Unknown.

Boxing Match.

HMS Jervis Bay.

Officer on Bridge.