The Association was formed, by relatives, with the aim of furthering an interest in this fine ship and perpetuating the memory, courage and comradeship of the entire ship's company of 189 who were lost when she was sunk by enemy action in the Moray Firth, Caithness, Scotland. on 21st January, 1940.

It is our intention to maintain a strong and continual link with the community of the Old Parish Church in Wick. The Church is the custodian of the White Ensign posthumously awarded to the crew of the Exmouth by Commodore Sandford CBE, on behalf of the Royal Navy, during the memorial service held on Sunday the 2^nd of September.

Applications for membership are welcomed from all interested. Please email the secretary.

The Association has provided an accompanying brass plaque inscribed with the names of the entire crew located in Wick Old Parish Church.

The Association has also donated an album of photographs and details of the crew to be displayed adjacent to the Ensign. It is hoped that this permanent memorial to the crew of HMS Exmouth will provide a focal point for family members who come forward in the future and provide them with the same comfort afforded to us by the minister that “as long as this Church stands, the men of Exmouth will be remembered.”

In 2001, the then serving minister, the Rev Steven Thomson, and the current serving Session Clerk, David More, were appointed as Honorary Members of the Association. As and when these posts are vacated, the Honorary Membership will transfer to the newly appointed Minister and Session Clerk at Wick so that the link between HMS Exmouth and the Church is protected and unbroken.