The service of remembrance was held by the HMS Royal Oak Association at St Barbara’s Church in HMS Excellent on Saturday, October 7 to remember those who lost their lives when was torpedoed by the German submarine U-47 on October 14 1939 while anchored in Scotland. Of Royal Oak's complement of 1,234 men and boys, 835 were killed that night or died later of their wounds - many of whom were from the Portsmouth area.
13. HMS Royal Oak
Pictured - Standard Bearer Graham Brown of the Royal Naval Association Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
14. HMS Royal Oak
Pictured - The Sea Cadets read a reading at the service Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
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Pictured - The Portsmouth Sea Cadets were in attendance Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
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Pictured - Mark Wilkins with daughter Maika Wilkins, 7 whose Great Grandfather was lost on HMS Royal Oak Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute