This is the Association for all those lower deck crew members who served in the Cruiser H.M.S.Superb.

The objects are to renew old friendships, help to find old shipmates for past crew members, and if possible to provide information to their relatives.

A re-union is held every year details on this web site or from the H.M.S.Superb Association, address on the useful addresses page.

Further details on reunions can be found here

After a lot of hard work from 2 members of the Engine Room branch, the Association was formed in 1998. The Association is open to all lower deck ratings from any commission and currently (Dec 00) has about 120 members. The first re-Union was held in Chatham in September 1998 at the King Charles Hotel, Gillingham, ex matelots will remember this as the NAAFI Club (half a crown a night the last time I stayed there). The night was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended, and wives, partners and guests were pleasantly surprised by the friendly atmosphere and said they felt part of a big family. See the re-unions page for more information on re-unions past and future.

The organisation is quite informal, and is run single handed by Fred Kinsey, without a committee, with views discussed by members at the AGM, and acted upon by Fred.

We estimate that there are about 5000 potential members, so there must be a lot of you out there who haven't been in contact yet. The current list of members ranges from the 1945 commission to 1957 with most Branches represented. Personally I would like to see some more Electrical Branch from 52/53, A&WI cruise, where are you Debussy (Norfolk), Smudger (St Ives), Ginger (we walked the plank in Quebec), Peter (bloaters are best), Effy (Thetford), Geordie (Whitley bay) etc. etc.

You could help get more members by writing to Fred with the name and address of your local paper so he can hope to get a letter or article included, or better still do it yourself.

If you want to join the Association, e-mail me on dick@hmssuperb.com, or to save time, print out the attached form complete it and send with the subscription to the address shown. Even if you don't want to join it would be nice to know you are still out there. Was your Dad, Grandad, or Uncle on the Superb? Tell him about us.

You can download a form in Microsoft Word or Rich text Format(openable in most packages), by clicking the appropriate link.

 Most of our slops have been sold, and a new order has been placed for ties and blazer badges, but there are just a few lapel badges, brooches and ear rings left. All enquiries to the HMS Superb Association address, and remember cash with order please. This is definitely first come first served! Wear your badge with pride!