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.
1. HMS Royal Oak
Pictured - Church of St Barbara in HMS Excellent Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
2. HMS Royal Oak
Pictured - Families at the service held at the Church of St Barabara Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
3. HMS Royal Oak
Pictured - A wreath was laid by the Portsmouth Sea Cadets Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
4. HMS Royal Oak
Pictured - Families arriving at the Church of St Barbara Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute