Memorial
H.M.S. LOYALTY J217 (H.M.S. RATTLER)
Current Location
Barrel Vault entrance, Ripley Town Hall, Market Place, Ripley, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, DE5 3BT, England
OS Grid Reference
SK 39808 50524
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 110512
- Description
- Bronze mural plaque. (Ship was to be called HMS RATTLER but changed to HMS LOYALTY before launched)
- Inscription
- Ship's Crest TO COMMEMOTHE ADOPTION OF / H.M.S. RATTLER / BY THE CITIZENS OF / RIPLEY / DERBYSHIRE / WARSHIP WEEK / (rest unknown)
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Maker(s)
- Sponsored By
- Warship Week 1942
Ceremonies
Unveiled
Before 29th June 2000
Ripley Town Mayor Councillor Maurice Gent
Components
- Plaque
Made from: Bronze
Condition: Good
- Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press - Friday 25 June 1943 Page 3 H.M.S. "RATTLER." Mr. Whitcombe told the meeting that in regard to the exchange of plaques, he had received something of a shock when the Admiralty notified him that the ship had been renamed "Loyalty " The plaque had cost a fair amount of money, and there was now only two courses open. to present it as it stood, or to pay for the alteration if it could be made. It was decided the matter be left to tie committee. ---
- Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press - Thursday 29 June 2000 Page 7 Mystery ship puzzle solved. ---