John Wentworth McCoy DSC, RN
| Born | 27 Feb 1903 | ||
| Died | 25 Dec 1978 | (75) |
 | Ranks
Retired: 27 Feb 1948 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for John Wentworth McCoy, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Triumph (i) (N 18) | Lt.Cdr. | Submarine | 9 Feb 1938 | Feb 1940 |
| HMS Wolfhound (I 56) | Lt.Cdr. | Destroyer | 19 Mar 1940 | 21 Jul 1941 |
| HMS Oberon (N 21) | Lt.Cdr. | Submarine | 8 Sep 1942 | 20 Jul 1943 |
| HMS Thrasher (N 37) | Lt.Cdr. | Submarine | 13 Nov 1943 | 17 Nov 1943 |
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Submarine HMS Triumph (i) (N 18)
25 Aug 1939
Around 0001A/25, HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) departed from Dundee to take up a patrol position off the South-West coast of Norway. When the war started this became her 1st war patrol.
For the daily positions of HMS Triumph during this patrol see the map below.
(1)
8 Sep 1939
Around 0615A/8, HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) ended her 1st war patrol at Dundee. (1)
23 Sep 1939
Around 1930A/23, HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) departed from Dundee for her 2nd war patrol. She is to patrol off the South coast of Norway.
For the daily positions of HMS Triumph during this patrol see the map below.
(1)
25 Sep 1939
At 0755A/25, HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN), sighted two Tribal class destroyers steering directly toward her. The submarine fired a smoke candle and dived to 120 feet. Communications by SS/T was established, one of the destroyers apparently was HMS Matabele (Cdr. G.K. Whitmy-Smith, RN) and they left the scene. (1)
27 Sep 1939
During the afternoon HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) twice spotted a German torpedo boat operating near position 57°51'N, 08°36'E. Triumph is not detected.
The torpedo boat(s) was / were most likely to be one of the following; Iltis, Wolf, Seeadler and Leopard. These four torpedo boats were inspecting shipping in the Skagerrak together with the destroyers Z 10/Hans Lody, Z 14/Friedrich Ihn and Z 15/Erich Steinbrinck. (1)
28 Sep 1939
At 0725A/28, in position 57°34'N, 08°15'E, HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) was hunted by two MTBs or fast trawlers and escaped by bottoming at 320 feet. (1)
8 Oct 1939
At 2150A/8, about 80 nautical miles west of Aberdeen, a destroyer was sighted. HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) fired a smoke candle and dived, bottoming at 250 feet. No attack followed. (1)
9 Oct 1939
Around 0755A/9, HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) ended her 2nd war patrol at Dundee. (1)
14 Oct 1939
Around 0225A/14, HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) departed from Dundee for Rosyth where she arrived around 1010A/14. (2)
22 Oct 1939
Around 1000A/22, HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) departed from Rosyth for her 3rd war patrol. She is to perform an anti-submarine patrol off the West coast of Scotland near St. Kilda. She is escorted by HMS Sturdy (Lt.Cdr. G.T. Cooper, RN) as far as Dunnet Head. (1)
22 Oct 1939
For the daily positions of HMS Triumph during her 3rd war patrol see the map below.
11 Nov 1939
At 0800A/11, in position 58°40'N, 06°15'W, HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) makes rendezvous with the destroyer HMS Maori (Cdr. G.N. Brewer, RN), that is to escort Triumph and HMS Trident (Cdr. J.G. Gould, RN) back to Rosyth. (1)
12 Nov 1939
Around 1030A/12 HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) ended her 3rd war patrol at Rosyth. (1)
23 Nov 1939
Around 2030Z/23, HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) departed from Rosyth for her 4th war patrol. She is to patrol off Stavanger, Norway.
For the daily positions of HMS Triumph during this patrol see the map below.
(1)
27 Nov 1939
During the afternoon HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) was ordered to search for her damaged sister ship HMS Triad (Lt.Cdr. R.McC.P. Jonas, RN) and escorting the destroyers. She is unable to find her stricken sister. (1)
28 Nov 1939
At 1230Z/28, HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) finally finds her stricken sister vessel HMS Triad (Lt.Cdr. R.McC.P. Jonas, RN) and the destroyers HMS Inglefield (Capt. P. Todd, RN) and HMS Maori (Cdr. G.N. Brewer, RN) which were escorting the stricken submarine.
At 1700 hours HMS Triumph lost contact owning to the bad weather and visibility.
HMS Triumph tried to regain contact the next day but was unable to do so. She was later ordered to resume patrol. (1)
8 Dec 1939
Around 1030Z/8, HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) ended her 4th war patrol at Rosyth. (1)
14 Dec 1939
HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) is docked in the floating dock (AFD 3) at the Rosyth Dockyard. (3)
16 Dec 1939
HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) is undocked. (3)
23 Dec 1939
Around 1415Z/23, HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) departed from Rosyth for her 5th war patrol. She is to patrol in the Skagerrak.
For the daily positions of HMS Triumph during this patrol see the map below.
(1)
26 Dec 1939 (position 56.44, 5.00)
HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) hits a floating mine in the North Sea in position 56°44'N, 05°00'E. Her bow was badly damaged, but fortunately the torpedoes in the torpedo tubes did not detonate. Some eighteen feet of bow was blown off and her pressure hull was also damaged. The boat managed to limp back home under the protection of fighter aircraft and destroyers. HMS Triumph was under repair at Chatham Dockyard until 27 September 1940.
2300Z/26 - The Officer of the Watch sighted a floating mine about 20 feet ahead. The mine was floating free and was first sighted on the crest of the swell. The wheel was put hard to starboard but Triumph had not started to swing when the mine exploded. The explosion was very heavy and there was a sheet of flame of about 50 feet high.
Damage was inspected and acted upon as far as possible. A signal was made to base that Triumph was returning and requesting escort. (1)
27 Dec 1939
HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) is joined by an escort during her return to Rosyth.
0943Z/27 - Sighted one Hudson aircraft.
0955Z/27 - There were now four Hudson aircraft overhead.
1056Z/27 - Sighted one enemy aircraft approaching. The Lewis gun was manned and the bridge was cleared with the exception of the Commanding Officer and the gun crews. The enemy was however driven off by the escorting Hudson aircraft.
1105Z/27 - Sighted HMS Exmouth (Capt. R.S. Benson, DSO, RN), HMS Echo (Cdr. S.H.K. Spurgeon, DSO, RAN), HMS Electra (Lt.Cdr. S.A. Buss, MVO, RN), HMS Encounter (Lt.Cdr. E.V.St.J. Morgan, RN) and HMS Escapade (Cdr. H.R. Graham, RN).
1110Z/27 - The enemy aircraft again came in to attack but was again driven off by the Hudsons. (1)
28 Dec 1939
Around 1400Z/28, the damaged HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) ended her 5th war patrol at Rosyth. (1)
29 Dec 1939
HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) is docked in the floating dock (AFD 3) at the Rosyth Dockyard. (3)
6 Jan 1940
HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) is undocked. (4)
7 Jan 1940
Around 0845Z/7, HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) departed from Rosyth for Chatham dockyard where she will be repaired. She is escorted by HMS Exmouth (Cdr. R.S. Benson, DSO, RN). (4)
8 Jan 1940
Around 1800Z/8, HMS Griffin (Lt.Cdr. J. Lee-Barber, RN) takes over the escort of HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) from HMS Exmouth (Cdr. R.S. Benson, DSO, RN).
9 Jan 1940
Around 1530Z/9, HMS Triumph (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, RN) arrived at Chatham dockyard for repairs. (4)
Submarine HMS Oberon (N 21)
27 Dec 1942
With her refit completed HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted trials of Portsmouth. (5)
29 Dec 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted trials of Portsmouth. (5)
30 Dec 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted trials of Portsmouth. (5)
31 Dec 1942
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted trials of Portsmouth. (5)
2 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted trials of Portsmouth. (6)
3 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) departed Portsmouth for Rothesay. She made the passage together with HMS P 229 (Lt. R. Gatehouse, DSC, RN) and
HMS P 31 (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSC, RN). They were escorted HMS Unst (T/Lt. J.R. Smith, RNR) until 0830/04 when the armed yacht HMS Star of India took over the escort. (6)
6 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) arrived at Rothesay where she resumed her training role. (6)
10 Jan 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (6)
11 Jan 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (6)
12 Jan 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted torpedo (salvo) firing exercises/trials in the Clyde area. (6)
14 Jan 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (6)
15 Jan 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) G.H. Gandy, RN). (6)
17 Jan 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Campbeltown. (6)
18 Jan 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Boarhound (Skr. A. Keable, RNR), HMS L' Atlantique (Skr. A. McKay, RNR) and HMS Spaniel. (6)
19 Jan 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR). (6)
20 Jan 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS Radiant (T/Lt. C.S.R. Shapland, RNVR) and HMS Tuscarora (Cdr.(Retd.) K.W. Stewart, RN). (6)
21 Jan 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises off Campbeltown with HMS La Cordeliere (Lt.Cdr. A.J.G. Barff, RNR) and HMS L'Incomprise (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) F.S. Deveson, RNR). (6)
22 Jan 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) shifted from Campbeltown to Rothesay. En-route A/S exercises were carried out with HMS Wanderer (Lt.Cdr. D.H.P. Gardiner, DSC, RN). (6)
2 Feb 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (7)
3 Feb 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted gunnery exercises in the Clyde area with a target towed by HrMs Jan van Gelder (Lt.Cdr. P.L.M. van Geen, RNN). (7)
4 Feb 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted gunnery exercises in the Clyde area with a target towed by HrMs Jan van Gelder (Lt.Cdr. P.L.M. van Geen, RNN). (7)
5 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in the Clyde area for aircraft from HMS Dasher (Cdr. C.N. Lentaigne, DSO, RN). During these exercises HMS Oberon was escorted by HNoMS King Haakon VII. (7)
7 Feb 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) G.H. Gandy, RN). (7)
8 Feb 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) was to conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with HMS ML 472 but these exercises were cancelled. HMS Oberon then carried out indendent exercises instead. (7)
11 Feb 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) G.H. Gandy, RN). (7)
12 Feb 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (7)
14 Feb 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (7)
15 Feb 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in Bute Sound for HMS Sealion (Lt. D.S.M. Verschoyle-Campbell, DSC, RN). (7)
16 Feb 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in Bute Sound for HMS Sealion (Lt. D.S.M. Verschoyle-Campbell, DSC, RN). (7)
17 Feb 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) cunducted gunnery exercises with a target towed by HMS La Capricieuse (Lt.Cdr. G.W. Dobson, RNR). (7)
20 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) cunducted gunnery exercises with a target towed by HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). These included night exercises. (7)
22 Feb 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) G.H. Gandy, RN) and HMS ML 472. (7)
23 Feb 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) G.H. Gandy, RN) and HMS ML 472. (7)
26 Feb 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted torpedo trials in the Clyde area with the brand new merchant vessel Bradford City (7266 GRT, built 1943). (7)
27 Feb 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted torpedo trials in the Clyde area with the brand new merchant vessel Bradford City (7266 GRT, built 1943). (7)
1 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (8)
2 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (8)
3 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (8)
5 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (8)
8 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (8)
9 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (8)
13 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Skate (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) A.W. Preston, RN). (8)
14 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Skate (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) A.W. Preston, RN). (8)
15 Mar 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in the Clyde area for members of the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with were embarked in HMS Sealion (Lt. D.S.M. Verschoyle-Campbell, DSC, RN). (8)
16 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in the Clyde area for members of the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with were embarked in HMS Sealion (Lt. D.S.M. Verschoyle-Campbell, DSC, RN). (8)
17 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (8)
18 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (8)
19 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (8)
24 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (8)
25 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (8)
26 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (8)
27 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (8)
29 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (8)
30 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in the Clyde area for members of the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with were embarked in HMS Sealion (Lt. D.S.M. Verschoyle-Campbell, DSC, RN).
Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon conducted independent exercises. (8)
31 Mar 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (8)
1 Apr 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (9)
2 Apr 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (9)
8 Apr 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (9)
9 Apr 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (9)
12 Apr 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (9)
13 Apr 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (9)
14 Apr 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (9)
16 Apr 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (9)
17 Apr 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) proceeded to Arrochor for torpedo firing trials. Upon completion of these trials HMS Oberon returned to Rothesay. (9)
20 Apr 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in the Clyde area for members of the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with were embarked in HMS Sealion (Lt. D.S.M. Verschoyle-Campbell, DSC, RN).
Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon served as target for HMS Ultimatum (Lt. W.H. Kett, RNR). (9)
21 Apr 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) served as target in the Clyde area for members of the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with were embarked in HMS Sealion (Lt. D.S.M. Verschoyle-Campbell, DSC, RN).
Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon served as target for HMS Unsparing (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSC and 2 bars, RD, RNR). (9)
22 Apr 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted gunnery exercises in the Clyde area with a target towed by HMS Z 5 (T/A/Lt.Cdr. S.T. Wenlock, RNR). (9)
27 Apr 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (9)
28 Apr 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (9)
29 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area for the C.O.Q.C. (Commanding Officers Qualifying Course) with HMS Sealion (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR), HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN), HMS Shikari (Lt.Cdr. D.A. Rayner, DSC, VRD, RNVR), HMS Saladin (Lt. A.A. Diggens, DSC, RN) and HMS Z 5 (T/A/Lt.Cdr. S.T. Wenlock, RNR). (9)
30 Apr 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (9)
1 May 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted special A/S trials in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN) and HMS Kingfisher (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) G.H. Gandy, RN). (10)
2 May 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (10)
3 May 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with aircraft. (10)
19 May 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted diving trials in the Clyde area. Upon completion of these trials HMS Oberon proceeded to Kames Bay. (10)
20 May 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted trials in the Clyde area. (10)
21 May 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) departed Kames Bay for special trials at Loch Alsh. (10)
24 May 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) returned to Rothesay. (10)
25 May 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) shifted from Rothesay to Campbeltown. (10)
26 May 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon proceeded to Ardrishaig. (10)
27 May 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Ardrishaig. (10)
28 May 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) participated in A/S exercises off Ardrishaig. Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon proceeded to Rothesay. (10)
1 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
2 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
3 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
4 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
7 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
9 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
10 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
11 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
14 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
15 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
17 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
18 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
21 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
22 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
23 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
24 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
25 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
28 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
29 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
30 Jun 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (11)
1 Jul 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (12)
2 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) was docked at Rothesay. (12)
2 Jul 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. Upon completion of these exercises HMS Oberon was docked at Rothesay. (12)
7 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) was undocked. (12)
7 Jul 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) is undocked. (12)
8 Jul 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (12)
9 Jul 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (12)
10 Jul 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (12)
11 Jul 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (12)
12 Jul 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (12)
13 Jul 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (12)
14 Jul 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (12)
15 Jul 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (12)
16 Jul 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (12)
19 Jul 1943
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (12)
20 Jul 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Oberon (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. Upon completion of these exercises Lt.Cdr. Kershaw took over command from Lt.Cdr. McCoy. (12)
Submarine HMS Thrasher (N 37)
13 Nov 1943
Around 0915A/13, HMS Thrasher (Lt. H.R.B. Newton, RN) arrived at Scapa Flow for a period of (A/S) exercises. (13)
17 Nov 1943
HMS Thrasher (Lt.Cdr. J.W. McCoy, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Scapa Flow. (13)
Sources
- ADM 199/1848
- ADM 173/16221
- ADM 173/16223
- ADM 173/16650
- ADM 173/17317
- ADM 173/17864
- ADM 173/17865
- ADM 173/17866
- ADM 173/17867
- ADM 173/17868
- ADM 173/17869
- ADM 173/17870
- ADM 173/18231
ADM numbers indicate documents at the British National Archives at Kew, London.
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