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The history of HMS Trusty as compiled on this page was created in February 2012 and is extracted from the patrol reports and logbooks of this submarine. Corrections and details regarding information from the enemy's side (for instance the composition of convoys attacked) is kindly provided by Mr. Platon Alexiades, a naval researcher from Canada.

This page was last updated in November 2023.

28 Jul 1941
Around 1430B/28, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from her builders yard at Barrow for Holy Loch. She made the passage together with HMS P 34 (Lt. P.R.H. Harrison, DSC, RN). They were escorted by HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN). (1)

29 Jul 1941
In the late afternoon, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Holy Loch for a period of trials and training.

[As no logs are available for this period details regarding the training period are incomplete.] (1)

30 Jul 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted trials in the Clyde area. (2)

2 Aug 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted trials / exercises in the Clyde area. (3)

3 Aug 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted trials / exercises in the Clyde area. (3)

5 Aug 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted trials / exercises in the Clyde area. (3)

6 Aug 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted trials / exercises in the Clyde area. (3)

7 Aug 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted trials / exercises in the Clyde area. (3)

8 Aug 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) departed Holy Loch for trials / exercises in the Clyde area. She returned to Holy Loch on the 9th. (3)

11 Aug 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) departed Holy Loch for trials / exercises in the Clyde area. She returned to Holy Loch on the 12th. (3)

13 Aug 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) departed Holy Loch. She only returned on the 18th. Presumably during this period she conducted her torpedo discharge trials at the torpedo range at Arrochar. (3)

19 Aug 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (3)

20 Aug 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (3)

27 Aug 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) departed Holy Loch for exercises in the Clyde area. She returned to Holy Loch on the 28th. (3)

29 Aug 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) departed Holy Loch for exercises in the Clyde area. She returned to Holy Loch on the 30th. (3)

6 Sep 1941
Around 1400A/6, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Holy Loch for Gibraltar escorted by armed yacht HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A.E. Johnston, RN) to Bishop Rock. She is to join the Mediterranean Fleet.

[No log is available for this period and the passage report don't mentions positions so no map can be displayed.] (4)

7 Sep 1941
Around 2300A/7, HMS Tuna (Lt.Cdr. M.K. Cavenagh-Mainwaring, DSO, RN), made rendez-vous with HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) and HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A. E. Johnston, RN). Tuna and Breda then proceeded in company towards Holy Loch and Trusty set course for Gibraltar. Tuna however soon lost contact with Breda due to thick fog. (5)

13 Sep 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Gibraltar from Holy Loch. (4)

20 Sep 1941
Around 2000A/20, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Gibraltar for her 1st war patrol. She is to patrol in the Tyrrhenian Sea North of Sicily. She is to provide cover for convoy operation 'Halberd'.

HMS Trusty is to proceed to Malta upon completion of this patrol.

For the daily positions of HMS Trusty during this patrol see the map below.

(6)

27 Sep 1941
Around 2000A/27, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) left her initial patrol area as ordered in Capt. S 10's signal timed 1715B/27 to proceed with despatch for a patrol area off Naples to intercept the Italian battle fleet. (6)

28 Sep 1941
Around 1530A/28, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) sighted a small two-masted schooner in position 40°37'N, 13°47'E. She was not attacked. (6)

29 Sep 1941
Around 0825A/29, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) sighted a small sailing vessel at a range of about 4 miles, possibly a two-masted schooner in position 40°35'N, 13°46'E. No attack was made so as to not give away the submarines position.

Around 1440A/29, HMS Trusty sighted a two-masted schooner at a range of about 3 miles in position 40°33'N, 13°40'E. Again no attack was made.

Around 2000A/29, HMS Trusty left patrol for Malta as ordered in Capt. S 10's signal timed 1617B/29. (6)

30 Sep 1941
At 1148A/30, in position 38°39'N 12°19'E, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) sighted the Vichy-French hospital ship Canada (9684 GRT, built 1912).

A submarine was then seen to surface on the hospital ships port bow steering 050°. The hospital ship then hove too and hoisted her signal letters before getting underway again.

The submarine was first thought to be perhaps HMS Upholder but was later thought to be Italian. In fact it was neither as it was the German U-97 which according to her KTB (log) surfaced at 1150 hours within signalling distance of the hospital ship before continuing her passage on the surface. The Germans were not aware of the fact that HMS Trusty was also in the area. (7)

2 Oct 1941
Around 1030A/2, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) ended her 1st war patrol at Malta. (6)

19 Oct 1941
Around 1745B/19, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Malta for her 2nd war patrol. She was ordered to patrol off the West coast of Greece.

For the daily and attack positions of HMS Trusty during this patrol see the map below.

(6)

20 Oct 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN), HMS Truant (Lt.Cdr. H.A.V. Haggard, DSC, RN) and HMS Thorn (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) are ordered (in a signal from Capt. S 1 timed 1731B/19) to form a patrol line 75 miles South-West of Cephalonia to intercept a convoy that was expected to proceed from Taranto to Benghazi. (6)

22 Oct 1941
At 2200B/22, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) was ordered to proceed to her initial patrol area. (Signal from Capt. S 1, timed 1651B/22.) (6)

25 Oct 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) claims the sinking of a merchant vessel out of a convoy off the West coast of Greece in position 38°24'N, 20°13'E. No ship was however sunk in that area at that time. The convoy attacked was made up of the transports Calino (Italian, 5186 GRT, built 1940) and Calitea (Italian, 4013 GRT, built 1933) escorted by the Italian destroyer Augusto Riboty. They were proceeding from Brindisi to Patras.

0618B/25 - In position 38°24'N, 20°13'E sighted two merchant vessels escorted by one destroyer bearing 351°, range 5000 yards. The ships were in line ahead in the following order:
- destroyer (one funnel, type unknown)
- merchant vessel of about 5000 tons, single funnel amidships,
- straight bow merchant vessel, also of about 5000 tons, single funnel amidships, ice breaker bow and cruiser stern.

Started attack.

Two salvos of three torpedoes each were fired. One salvo at each of the merchant ships. The first salvo missed. Five minutes after firing the first torpedo of the second salvo an explosion was heard, followed 42 seconds later by another similar explosion. These explosions are thought to be torpedoes hitting the target.
[According to Italian sources Calino sighted a torpedo track and took avoiding action but the other torpedoes must have been quite off the mark.]

Eight minutes later a small pattern of depth charges was dropped.

After avoiding action Trusty came to periscope depth and saw the first merchant disappearing out of sight. The second merchant vessel had dropped astern. The destroyer was near hear. After a second look through the periscope a few moments later only the destroyer was seen. The merchant vessel is thought to have sunk.

Trusty then went deep to reload. Fourteen more depth charges were dropped at random. (6)

27 Oct 1941
At 1515B/27, while in position 37°57'N, 20°22'E, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) sighted smoke bearing 330°.

The smoke was seen to come from two ships. They were joined by two aircraft thought to be BR 20 bombers. The convoy, which was thought to consist of a merchant vessel of about 3000 tons and another smaller merchant vessel / trawler type vessel. They were proceeding eastwards towards the coast. HMS Trusty broke off her attack at 1622B/27 as it was not possible to get within attack range.

The convoy sighted was probably the one made up of the merchant vessels Goffredo Mameli (Italian, 4103 GRT, built 1910) and Resurrectio (Italian, 981 GRT, built 1894 [She looked a bit like a trawler]). They had been escorted by the auxiliary Brindisi (1977 GRT, built 1931) but perhaps this ship had already been detached or was out of sight at the time the convoy was sighted. This convoy arrived at Patras around 1845B/27. (6)

30 Oct 1941
At 2112B/30, while in position 37°02'N, 20°22'E, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) sighted smoke bearing 181° at an estimated range of 10 nautical miles.

Earlier, at 1335B/30, HMS Trusty had received a signal from Capt. S 1 times 1131B/30, which stated that a small convoy had been sighted which was expected to pass through position 37°58'N, 19°50'E at 1700B/30. Enemy course was 155°, speed 10 knots. Course was then set to try to intercept.

The smoke was sighted thought to come from a merchant vessel and an escorting destroyer. They course and speed were estimated to be 180°, speed 8 knots. Trusty was well astern of the enemy and it was decided to try to work up onto the port bow of the convoy keeping out of sight and then attack from close range against the setting moon. However during the night contact was lost and it could not be regained. HMS Trusty then set course to return to her patrol area.

The ships sighted were most likely part of the convoy made up of the transports Capo Faro (Italian, 3476 GRT, built 1906) and Capo Arma (Italian, 3172 GRT, built 1905) escorted by Italian torpedo boat Procione on passage from Brindisi (departed 1830B/29) to Benghasi (arrived 0900B/1). This convoy came under air attack between 0040-0155B/1 with about 50 bombs dropped but none hit. (6)

1 Nov 1941
At 1147B/1, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) sighted a small vessel bearing 115°, range about 7 nautical miles. Position was 105°, Cape Gheroghambo, 6 nautical miles. She was proceeding at very slow speed and it is thought this was a patrol vessel. Later she turned to the eastward and disappeared. (6)

3 Nov 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) attacked two merchant vessels in a convoy off the West coast of Greece, in position 38°32'N, 19°52'E. Four torpedoes were fired but all missed. The targets have not yet been identified.

1817B/3 - In position 38°32'N, 19°52'E sighted a convoy of two merchant ships escorted by one destroyer, bearing 280°, distance 7000 yards, enemy course 155°, speed 8 knots. Started attack.

1824B/3 - Fired two salvos of two torpedoes each at both merchant ships. All torpedoes missed. Attempted to get ahead of the enemy for another attack but they were not sighted again so course was set for Malta. (6)

5 Nov 1941
Around 0940B/5, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) ended her 2nd war patrol at Malta. (6)

19 Nov 1941
Around 1630B/19, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Malta for her 3rd war patrol. She was ordered to patrol off the West coast of Greece.

She was escorted out by HMS Abingdon (Lt. G.A. Simmers, RNR) on which two practice attacks were made. (6)

19 Nov 1941
For the daily and attack positions of HMS Trusty during her 3rd war patrol see the map below.

23 Nov 1941
Around 0200B/23, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) is ordered to take up position 'P' [unknown what position this was]. She was ordered to be within 48 miles from position 38°11'N, 20°21'E [which is on land near Cape Gheroghambo] passing through position 36°20'N, 20°00'E en-route. (6)

24 Nov 1941
At 0830B/24, in position 37°13'N, 20°37'E, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN), which had been ordered further south by now, sighted a tanker escorted by a destroyer. An attack was started. While bringing the torpedo tubes to the ready no.3 torpedo tube had a hot run forcing the tube crew to use DSEA apparatus but they all collapsed from CO poisoning before a salvo of torpedoes could be fired. The attack had to be aborted.

The targets were most probably the tanker Berbera (Italian, 2093 GRT, built 1931) escorted by the Italian torpedoboat Pegaso. (6)

25 Nov 1941
In a signal timed 1917B/24, Capt. S 1, ordered HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) to return to her previous patrol area 'P' within 48 miles from position 38°11'N, 20°21'E. Course was set accordingly at 0230B/25. (6)

26 Nov 1941
In a signal timed 1205B/26, Capt. S 1, ordered HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) to patrol off Argostoli on the 27th. (6)

28 Nov 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) was patrolling off Argostoli (in position 38°01'N, 20°21'E) when at 1411B/28, three Navigatori-class destroyers were observed coming out of the mist at a range of 1500 yards. The submarine could not turn quickly enough to bring it to an attacking course and the opportunity was missed. This was one of the instances where the lack of gyro angle torpedoes was regretted. According to Italian sources the destroyers were most probably Antonio da Noli, Emanuelle Pessagno and Ugolino Vivaldi escorting the transport Bellona (German, 1297 GRT, built 1929) from Argostoli to Navarino. (6)

29 Nov 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) was ordered (in a signal from Capt. S 1, timed 0133B/29) to form a patrol line with HMS Perseus (Lt.Cdr. E.C.F. Nicolay, DSO, RN), HMS Thunderbolt (Lt.Cdr. C.B. Crouch, DSO, RN) and HMS Triumph (Lt. J.S. Huddart, RN) south-west of Navarino to intercept enemy convoys and the heavy ships covering them but nothing was sighted. (6)

1 Dec 1941
In a signal timed 1116B/1, Capt. S 1, ordered HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) to return to her previous patrol area 'P'. (6)

3 Dec 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) when about 15 nautical miles West of Zakinthos in position 37°43'N, 20°22'E fires three torpedoes from a range of 600 yards at three Grecale-class destroyers but they miss probably under. They are probably Maestrale, Vincenzo Gioberti and Alfredo Oriani proceeding from Derna to Taranto.

0813B/3 - In position 37°43'N, 20°22'E heard HE and sighted smoke bearing 140°. This was later seen to be three Grecale-class destroyers in close formation. Enemy course was 310°, speed 26 knots. Trusty was right ahead of the enemy and turned out for a stern shot. A concentrated salvo of three torpedoes were fired on a 85° track at a range of 600 yards with a firing interval of four seconds. No hit was obtained and it is considered likely that the torpedoes ran must have ran under. (6)

4 Dec 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) makes a torpedo attack on ' what is identified as ' an Italian Grecale-class destroyer west of Zakynthos island, Greece in position 37°46'N, 20°25'E. All torpedoes fired however missed their target. The target was the Italian torpedo-boat Procione transporting fuel from Argostoli to Benghazi. She counter attacked, dropping 63 depth-charges (12 x 100 kg and 51 x 50 kg) but did not observe any result.

1150B/4 - In position 37°46'N, 20°25'E heard HE and sighted smoke bearing 345°. This soon proved to be a Grecale-class destroyer [Actually it was a Spica-class torpedo boat, but this mistake often made as the ships looked alike]. Started attack.

1217B/4 - Fired three torpedoes from 1800 yards. One torpedo, most likely the last, had a gyro failure and ran back over the submarine. No hits were obtained and a counter attack developed. 54 Depth charges were counted but none was very close and no damage was done.

HMS Trusty is often credited with the sinking of the transport Eridano (Italian, 3586 GRT, built 1912) but this ship was sunk by HMS Perseus (Lt.Cdr. E.C.F. Nicolay, DSO, RN) instead. (6)

9 Dec 1941
Around 1100B/9, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) ended her 3rd war patrol at Alexandria. (6)

19 Dec 1941
In the evening of the 18th, the Italian submarine Scirè launched three SLC (Siluro Lenta Corsa = Slow moving torpedo also known as Maiale = pig) near Ras El Tin.

These managed to pass through the gate with ships entering harbour. The boom had been opened several times; Around 2359B/18 the boom was ordered to be closed after the sloop HMS Flamingo (Cdr. R.J.O. Otway-Ruthven, RN) and the tugs HMS Roysterer and HMS St. Monance had just entered.

At 0024B/19, the boom, which had not yet been completely closed was ordered to be opened again. It was open by 0040B/19 after which first the light cuisers HMS Naiad (Capt. M.A.H. Kelsey, DSC, RN flying the flag of Rear-Admiral P.L. Vian, DSO and 2 Bars, RN), HMS Euryalus (Capt. E.W. Bush, DSO, DSC, RN). Followed not long after by the destroyers HMS Sikh (Cdr. G.H. Stokes, DSC, RN), HMS Maori (Cdr R.E. Courage, DSO, DSC and Bar, RN) and HMS Legion (Cdr. R.F. Jessel, RN). The destroyer HrMs Isaac Sweers (Cdr. J. Houtsmuller, RNN) had been with them but was a little behind and entered at 0120B/19 after which the boom was ordered to be closed which was completed at 0150B/19.

At 0225B/19 the boom was ordered to be opened again which was completed at 0242B/19 after which the destroyers HMS Jervis (Capt. P.J. Mack, DSO and Bar, RN), HMS Kimberley (Cdr. J.S.M. Richardson, DSO, RN), HMS Kipling (Cdr. A. St.Clair Ford, RN) and HMAS Nizam (Lt.Cdr. M.J. Clark, RAN) entered and the boom was ordered to be closed at 0300B/19. It was reported shut at 0315B/19.

One of the Maiale crew mentioned in interrogation that they had been able to get in together with three big destroyers, this might therefore have been HMS Sikh, HMS Maori and HMS Legion.

All three crews of the Maiale managed to place the explosive warheads. Warheads were attacked to the main targets, the battleships HMS Queen Elizabeth (Capt. C.B. Barry, DSO, RN, flying the flag of Admiral Sir A.B. Cunningham, GCB, DSO and 2 Bars, RN), HMS Valiant (Capt. C.E. Morgan, DSO, RN) and the tanker Sagona (Norwegian, 7554 GRT, built 1929).

At 0325B/19, two Italians were picked up which were on HMS Valiant's mooring buoy. Interrogation produced no result.

At 0547B/19, an explosion occured under the stern of the Sagona causing massive damage to the tanker. The bow of the destroyer HMS Jervis who was alongside was also damaged by the explosion.

At 0606B/19, an explosion occured under the "A" turret of HMS Valiant. She was heavily flooded forward and was down by the bow.

At 0610B/19, HMS Queen Elizabeth was rocketed by an explosion underneath the boiler rooms and as a result three boiler rooms were flooded. She was unable to raise steam and the submarines HMS Triumph (Lt. J.S. Huddart, RN) and HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) were brought alongside either side to provide electricity. HMS Trusty leaves after a few hours but HMS Triumph remained alongside until 22 December.

Neither battleship could be docked immediately due to their current draught.

All six crew of the Maiale were captured by the British.

26 Dec 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Alexandria for Port Said. She is to proceed to Singapore to join the British forces in the Far East fighting the Japanese.

[No log is available for this period so no map can be displayed.] (8)

27 Dec 1941
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Port Said. She transits the Suez Canal and departed from for Aden later the same day. (8)

1 Jan 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Aden. She departed from for Colombo later the same day. (8)

9 Jan 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Colombo. (8)

12 Jan 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Colombo for Singapore.

On the 15th Trusty receives at signal from Rear Admiral Malaya that ordered her to sink any surface craft sighted in the Malacca Straits North of 02°00'N. Especially any proceeding from Malaya to Sumatra by night. (8)

20 Jan 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Singapore. (8)

30 Jan 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) was damaged by splinters from near misses from Japanese bombing in Keppel Harbour, Singapore. (4)

2 Feb 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Singapore for her 4th war patrol (1st in the Far East). She was ordered to patrol in the Gulf of Siam.

Upon completion of her patrol she was ordered to proceed to Batavia, Dutch East Indies (It appears this was later changed to Surabaya).

[No log is available for this period so no map can be displayed.] (9)

8 Feb 1942
(date uncertain)
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) attacked a small Japanese tanker with gunfire but the enemy returned fire and narrowly missed ramming the submarine. Attack was broken off when a submarine gunner was wounded by splinters. The target was probably Se Go of 51 tons which reported attack off Pulo Condore on that date. Another medium-sized merchantman is claimed to have been sunk by gunfire at about this time but the submarines patrol report has not survived so we have no details regarding these attacks.

11 Feb 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) was ordered to patrol off the Anambas Islands. (9)

19 Feb 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Surabaya, Netherlands East Indies. (4)

23 Feb 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) is docked at Surabaya after it was discovered she was leaking oil.

This was most likely due to damage by grounding off Alexandria in December 1941 (don't know the actual date) made worse by near misses during a bombardment by Japanese aircraft at Singapore on 30/31 January 1942.

As the dock is urgently required for Dutch ships there is no time for repairs. (4)

26 Feb 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Surabaya for Colombo. She was deemed unfit of offensive patrol but passage to Colombo for repairs was possible.

[No log is available for this period so no map can be displayed.] (4)

28 Feb 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) is detected by a Japanese aircraft north of Batavia, Netherlands East Indies in position 05°45'S, 106°44'E. While diving she is machine gunned. (4)

7 Mar 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Colombo. At Colombo she was docked for repairs [date of docking is not known to us]. (4)

4 Apr 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) is undocked. (10)

13 Apr 1942
Around 0600F/13, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Colombo for her 5th war patrol (2nd in the Far East). She is to patrol in the Northern entrance to the Malacca Straits.

For the daily positions of HMS Trusty during this patrol see the map below.

(4)

23 Apr 1942
In a signal from the C-in-C Eastern Fleet, timed 1247Z/23, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) is ordered to leave patrol that night and return to Colombo. (4)

30 Apr 1942
Around 1015F/30, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) ended her 5th war patrol (2nd in the Far East) at Colombo. (4)

28 May 1942
Around 1830F/28, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Colombo for her 6th war patrol (3rd in the Far East). She was ordered to patrol in the Northern entrance to the Malacca Straits.

[No log is available for this period and the patrol report don't mentions positions so no map can be displayed.] (4)

4 Jun 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) torpedoed and sank the Japanese merchant cargo ship Toyohashi Maru (7031 GRT, built 1915) in the Malacca Strait in position 07°14'N, 98°06'E.

According to the website combinedfleet.com (offsite link) the Toyohashi Maru was in an unescorted convoy with Celebes Maru (5857 GRT, built 1917), England Maru (5865 GRT, built 1919) and Kyokusei Maru (5704 GRT, built 1920). This last one picked up the survivors from Toyohashi Maru.

2300F/3 - In position 10 nautical miles bearing 230 Pulo Raja, HMS Trusty sighted smoke from 2 ships bearing 020°. 2315F/3 - dived to attack.

0030F/4 - Fired four torpedoes at the leading ship. Two hits were obtained and the target was seen to settle on an even keel slightly down by the head. The second ship, half a mile astern of the first ship, made a 180 degree turn before it could be attacked and fled the area zig-zagging wildly.

0054F/4 - The first ship sank as a result of the two torpedo hits. Trusty surfaced four minutes later and attempted to get ahead of the second ship which was in sight about 4 nautical miles to the northward.

0200F/4 - Another ship was sighted and Lt. Balston broke of the chase to close this ship.

0207F/4 - Dived to attack.

0246F/4 - Surfaced to attack with the deck gun. 6 rounds were fired before the enemy returned the fire. Also another ship not sighted before opening fire. Lt.Cdr. Balston broke of the attack. (4)

9 Jun 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) makes a torpedo attack on a Japanese merchant vessel west of Phuket. Two torpedoes were fired but both missed their target.

1700F/9 - While in position 07°48'N, 98°09'E sighted smoke between Pulau Raja and the mainland. This was later seen to be a merchant ship of about 3000 tons that was Northbound. Started attack.

1811F/9 - Fired two torpedoes. Both missed, no detonations were heard.

1821F/9 - The target was no longer visible through the periscope so surfaced. Trusty was however sighted by the merchant vessel and it opened fire so Trusty dived again. (4)

17 Jun 1942
Around 1930F/17, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) ended her 6th war patrol (3rd in the Far East) at Colombo. (4)

11 Jul 1942
Around 1730F/11, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Colombo for her 7th war patrol (4th in the Far East). She was ordered to patrol off the West coast of Siam.

No log is available for this period and the patrol report don't mentions positions so no map can be displayed. (4)

24 Jul 1942
Around 1730F/24, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed her patrol area to proceed to Trincomalee. While on passage she was ordered to proceed to Colombo instead. (4)

30 Jul 1942
Around 0730F/30, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) ended her 7th war patrol (4th in the Far East) at Colombo. The patrol had been uneventful. (4)

12 Aug 1942
HMS Truant (Lt.Cdr. H.A.V. Haggard, DSO, DSC, RN) and HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) both conducted special (dehumidifying) trials off Colombo. (11)

17 Aug 1942
Around 1800F/17, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Colombo for her 8th war patrol (5th in the Far East). She was ordered to patrol in the Malacca Straits.

For the daily positions of HMS Trusty during this patrol see the map below.

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24 Aug 1942
At 0950F/24, while on patrol off Diamond Point in position 05°27'N, 97°39'E, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) sighted smoke bearing 188°.

At 1017F/24, HMS Trusty surfaced to try to work ahead. The smoke was identified as coming from an eastbound merchant vessel. Only the tops of the masts and funnel were visible. Later it was seen that there was a second merchant vessel astern of the one sighted first.

At 1345F/24, when in position 05°02'N, 98°11'E, HMS Trusty submerged when 20 degrees on the port bow of the leading ship at a range of around 7 miles. She then commenced to run it at high speed but the range could not be closed enough to attack. As it was possible that HMS Trusty might have been sighted it was decided to proceed to the eastern side of the Malacca Strait during the night.

31 Aug 1942
At 0814F/31, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) sighted what is thought to be a Japanese torpedo boat of the Otori-class north of Sabang in position 05°58'N, 95°15'E. The enemy passed about 1 mile astern at high speed and then entered Sabang.

On surfacing at 1836F/31, HMS Trusty left patrol and set course to return to Colombo.

If this identification was correct this was most likely Kari (offsite link) which was the only one operating in this area. (12)

5 Sep 1942
Around 0815F/5, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) ended her 8th war patrol (5th in the Far East) at Colombo. (4)

23 Sep 1942
Around 1730FG/23, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Colombo for her 9th war patrol (6th in the Far East). She was ordered to patrol in the Malacca Straits.

For the daily and attack positions of HMS Trusty during this patrol see the map below.

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7 Oct 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) sights a Japanese submarine North of Sumatra. Trusty is however unable to attack.

0855FG/7 - While in position 300° Pulau Rondo 8 nautical miles sighted the conning tower of a submarine bearing 210°, range 2000 yards. Enemy course was 060°. Turned to attack but Trusty was in a unfavourable position and she eventually ended up right astern. Due to the bad weather the enemy was not sighted earlier. HE was not reported until the target had been sighted.

The attack was reluctantly broken off. The enemy submarine was identified as Japanese I-165 class. This was most likely quite correct as the Japanese submarine I-165 (offsite link) returned to Penang from patrol in the Indian Ocean on 9 October. (4)

12 Oct 1942
At 0948FG/12, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) ended her 9th war patrol (6th in the Far East) at Colombo. (4)

18 Oct 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) is docked at Colombo. (13)

27 Oct 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) is undocked. (13)

4 Nov 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) conducted exercises (including A/S) off Colombo. (14)

6 Nov 1942
Around 1750FG/6, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Colombo for her 10th war patrol (7th in the Far East). She was ordered to patrol in the Malacca Straits.

For the daily and attack positions of HMS Trusty during this patrol see the map below.

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14 Nov 1942
Around 1530FG/14, when in position 05°33'N, 99°56'E to the north-west of Penang, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) sighted smoke bearing 055° at very long range. This was most likely a ship entering or leaving Penang by the inshore route. Given the long range an attack could not be made and the ship itself was never sighted. (4)

16 Nov 1942
Around 1630FG/16, when in position 05°28'N, 99°59'E to the west of Penang, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) sighted smoke bearing 145° at very long range. This was most likely a southbound ship leaving Penang by the southern entrance. Given the long range an attack could not be made and the ship itself was never sighted. (4)

18 Nov 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) torpedoed and damaged the Japanese transport Columbia Maru (5617 GRT, built 1927) near Penang, Malaya in position 06°18'N, 99°11'E.

0128FG/18 - In position 06°04'N, 99°32'E sighted, against a low moon, two Northbound ships bearing 240°. Range was 6 to 7 nautical miles. Altered course to close.

0336FG/18 - Now in position 06°18'N, 99°11'E range was now 1 nautical mile. Started attack.

0341FG/18 - Fired three torpedoes at the leading ship from about 1000 yards. It appeared that the first two torpedoes passed ahead and the third passed astern.

As it appeared the attack was not observed Trusty turned away to set up a second attack.

It was now seen that the second ship was by far the larger of the two and that it was heavily laden. The first ship was high in the water and was most likely in ballast.

0420FG/18 - Fired two torpedoes at the leading ship. The second of these appeared to run directly underneath the funnel.

0424FG/18 - Fired three torpedoes from 670 yards at the second ship and obtained one hit just forward of the bridge. (4)

19 Nov 1942
After dark, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) left patrol to return to Colombo. (4)

20 Nov 1942
At 2100FG/20, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) received signal timed 0943Z/20 from the Flag Officer Ceylon ordering her to conducted an anti-submarine patrol in position 05°12'N, 99°05'E until dark on 21 November. Lt.Cdr. Balston then sent a signal timed 1432Z/20 that HMS Trusty was already 260 miles from this position and was therefore unable to comply. (4)

24 Nov 1942
At 1235FG/24, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) ended her 10th war patrol (7th in the Far East) at Colombo.

Earlier that day, at 0925FG/24, when in position 06°53'N, 79°16'E, she was fired upon by a south-west bound merchant vessel from a range of about 7 miles. The fall of shot was however about 2 miles short and rate of fire was very slow. (4)

27 Nov 1942
While moored at Colombo the transport Fort Alexandria (British, 7127 GRT, built 1942) rammed the stern of HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN). (14)

28 Nov 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) is docked for repairs. (14)

9 Dec 1942
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) is undocked. (15)

4 Jan 1943
Around 1800FG/4, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Colombo for Exmouth Gulf, Australia.

[No log is available for this period so no map can be displayed.] (4)

17 Jan 1943
Around 0530H/17, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) arrived at Exmouth Gulf. She was escorted in by USS Whippoorwill (T/Lt. C.L. Knopp, USN). (4)

20 Jan 1943
Around 1100H/20, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Exmouth Gulf for her 11th war patrol (8th in the Far East). A special operation has to be carried out off the South coast of French Indo-China (operation 'Alight', no details available as of yet).

[No log is available for this period and the patrol report don't mentions positions so no map can be displayed.] (4)

23 Jan 1943
In the evening, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) passed Lombok Strait northbound. (4)

26 Jan 1943
At 0208H/26, when to the north-east of Bawean Island, in position 05°26'S, 113°22'E, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) sighted a transport with a small escort. These were evaded as such targets were not to be attacked until after the completion of the special operation. (4)

28 Jan 1943
At 0535H/28, when in Karimata Strait, in position 02°48'S, 109°18'E, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) sighted a destroyer proceeding to the south-east. Range was about 4 nautical miles. (4)

31 Jan 1943
At 0535H/31, when south-south-west of the Natuna Islands, in position 02°29'N, 107°41'E, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) sighted a trawler type vessel at a range of 2.5 miles. After the ship was lost from sight HE could still be heard for about half an hour. (4)

4 Feb 1943
At 1952H/4, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) surfaced to commence special operation 'Alight' which was an SIS operation to deliver codes and wireless equipment to agents in southern French Indo-China [no further details on this operation have so far been found].

The operation was completed at 0130H/7. (4)

11 Feb 1943
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) claims the sinking of a 4000 tons merchant vessel in the Java Sea about 25 nautical miles north-north-west of Bawean Island in position 05°33'S, 112°28'E. [No target has however been identified].

0253H/11 - In position 05°26'S, 112°29'E sighted a merchant ship of about 4000 tons bearing 080°, range 5 nautical miles. Enemy course was 190°, speed 8 knots. Started attack.

0310H/11 - At the moment of firing the first torpedo of the salvo the target was seen to turn towards and the remainder of the torpedo salvo was withheld. The merchant ship opened fire and Trusty dived. Position was 05°38'S, 112°23'E. Range was only 600 yards.

0325H/11 - Surfaced to chase the enemy. The target was making off to the South-West zig-zagging on a course between 220° and 270°.

0439H/11 - In position 05°33'S, 112°28'E fired four torpedoes from 2000 yards. One explosion was heard 70 seconds after firing the first torpedo. The target settled quickly by the stern and was seen to sink in about 8 minutes. (4)

12 Feb 1943
During the night of 12/13 February 1943, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) made the southbound passage of Lombok Strait. (4)

16 Feb 1943
At 0620H/16, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) ended her 11th war patrol (8th in the Far East) at Exmouth Gulf. (4)

17 Feb 1943
Around 0730H/17, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Exmouth Gulf for Colombo.

[No log is available for this period so no map can be displayed.] (4)

27 Feb 1943
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) arrived at Colombo. (4)

5 Apr 1943
Around 1835FG/5, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Colombo for the U.K. where she is to refit. The first leg of the trip is to Diego Suarez.

For the daily positions of HMS Trusty during the passage to the U.K. see the map below.

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14 Apr 1943
Around 0800C/14, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) arrived at Diego Suarez. (4)

15 Apr 1943
Around 1820C/15, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Diego Suarez for Durban. (4)

20 Apr 1943
Around 1200D/20, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN), makes rendezvous in position 27°42'S, 40°10'E with HMS Jasmine (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) C.D.B. Coventry, RNR) that is to escort her to Durban. (4)

22 Apr 1943
Around 0845B/22, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) and HMS Jasmine (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) C.D.B. Coventry, RNR) arrived at Durban. (4)

26 Apr 1943
Around 1140B/26, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Durban for Simonstown. She is escorted by HMS Fritillary (Lt.Cdr. W.H. Barker, RD, RNR). En-route exercises are carried out with the escort vessel and SAAF aircraft. During the night of 27/28 April the two ships lost contact. Aircraft searched for Trusty but were unable to find her, looks like some more exercises were needed ! (4)

29 Apr 1943
Around 1100B/29, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) arrived at Simonstown from Durban. (4)

5 May 1943
Around 1500B/5, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Simonstown for Lagos, Nigeria. She is escorted by Free French corvette HMS Commandant d'Estienne d'Orves. (4)

12 May 1943
At 0200B/12, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN), while in position 09°01'S, 07°02'E, received orders to proceed to Pointe Noire instead of Lagos. (4)

13 May 1943
Around 1000A/13, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) arrived at Pointe Noire. (4)

14 May 1943
Around 1250A/14, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Pointe Noire for Freetown. (4)

20 May 1943
Around 1820Z/20, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) arrived at Freetown from Pointe Noire. (4)

28 May 1943
Around 1040Z/28, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Freetown for Holy Loch. (4)

6 Jun 1943
At 1125Z/6, in position 35°45'N, 11°48'W (about 300 nautical miles West of Gibraltar), HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) was rammed by the Spanish tanker Campeche (6382 GRT, built 1934). Trusty was at a depth of 49 feet when she was rammed. A report of the situation was signalled and Trusty set course towards Gibraltar.

Trusty was proceeding dived by day and proceeded at a depth of 49 feet as it was extremely difficult to keep her at periscope depth at slow speeds. As she came up to periscope depth to receive the 1130 hours radio routines no HE around her was picked up. When she came to periscope depth though she was rammed by the Spanish tanker Campeche. Lt.Cdr. Balston tried to have a look through the periscope but both could not be operated. He decided to surface to inspect the damage. It turned out that considerable damage was done to the conning tower and periscope sheers. Lt.Cdr. Balston decided to proceed to Gibraltar for repairs. (4)

7 Jun 1943
Around 2000A/7, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) arrived at Gibraltar for temporary repairs. (4)

16 Jun 1943
Around 1600B/16, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Gibraltar for Holy Loch. (4)

25 Jun 1943
Around 0430B/25, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) is met off Bishop Rock by the armed yacht HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN) which then escorted the submarine towards Holy Loch. (4)

26 Jun 1943
Around 1515B/26, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) arrived at Holy Loch from Gibraltar. (4)

30 Jun 1943
Around 2000B/30, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Holy Loch for Blyth. Passage north through the Minches was made together with FFS Curie (Lt. P.M. Sonneville). Escort was provided by HMS Scimitar (Lt.Cdr. C.G. Cuthbertson, DSC, RNR). They were joined at 2000/30 by the Dutch submarine HrMs K XV Lt.Cdr. Baron C.W.T. van Boetzelaer, RNN).

At 1900B/1, HMS Loch Monteith (T/Lt. K.W. Richardson, RNR) and HNoMS Ula (Lt. R.M. Sars) joined and Scimitar and Curie left.

At 1200B/2, Loch Monteith, Ula and K XV went to Dundee and HMS ML 254 (T/Lt. W.M. Russell, RNVR) took over the escort of Trusty for the remaining passage towards Blyth. (4)

2 Jul 1943
Around 1945B/2, HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) arrived at Blyth. (4)

9 Jul 1943
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr. E.F Balston, DSO, RN) proceeded from Blyth to Wallsend. She is to refit at the Swan Hunter shipyards. (4)

5 Dec 1943
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducted D/G trials in the Tyne. (16)

6 Dec 1943
With her refit completed HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) departed from Wallsend for Blyth where she arrived later this day. (16)

7 Dec 1943
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducted torpedo firing trials off Blyth. (16)

8 Dec 1943
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducted torpedo firing trials off Blyth. (16)

10 Dec 1943
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducted diving trials off Blyth. (16)

11 Dec 1943
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducted diving trials off Blyth. (16)

12 Dec 1943
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducted diving trials off Blyth. (16)

15 Dec 1943
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducted diving trials off Blyth. (16)

17 Dec 1943
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) departed Blyth for Rothesay. She makes the passage together with HMS Uther (Lt. P.S. Beale, RN) and HMS Ursula (Lt. A.G. Davies, RN). They were escorted by HMS Loch Monteith (T/Lt. K.W. Richardson, RNR) until 1305/18 when HMS Sardonyx (T/A/Lt.Cdr. E. Playne, RNVR) took over the escort. Also HMS Telemachus (Cdr. W.D.A. King, DSO, DSC, RN) joined the convoy. (16)

21 Dec 1943
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) arrived at Rothesay for a period of training. (16)

12 Jan 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducted D/F calibation trials in the Clyde area. (17)

13 Jan 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducted independent exercises in Rothesay Bay. (17)

14 Jan 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (17)

15 Jan 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (17)

16 Jan 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (17)

18 Jan 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) is docked at Rothesay in AFD 20 for repairs to some valves. After the repairs were completed Trusty was undocked later the same day. (17)

19 Jan 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducted independent exercises in the Clyde area. (17)

20 Jan 1944
During the afternoon HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) makes several practice attacks on ORP Dragon (Cdr. S.T. Dzienisiewicz). (17)

21 Jan 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducts attack exercises with HMS Proteus (Lt. H.D. Verschoyle, DSC, RN). (17)

23 Jan 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducts attack exercises on the armed yacht HMS Breda (Lt.Cdr. G.G. Slade, RN). (17)

24 Jan 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducts attack exercises with HMS Proteus (Lt. H.D. Verschoyle, DSC, RN). (17)

25 Jan 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) conducts attack exercises with HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) and later with HMS Tradewind (Lt.Cdr. S.L.C. Maydon, DSO and Bar, RN). (17)

26 Jan 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) returned to Rothesay. (17)

29 Jan 1944
HMS Taku (Lt. A.J.W. Pitt, RN), HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) and HMS Tradewind (Lt.Cdr. S.L.C. Maydon, DSO and Bar, RN) departed from Holy Loch for Lerwick. They are escorted by the armed yacht HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN). (18)

31 Jan 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) arrived at Lerwick. (17)

1 Feb 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) departed from Lerwick for her 12th war patrol. This is a work-up (anti-U-boat) patrol in the Norwegian Sea.

For the daily positions of HMS Trusty during this patrol see the map below.

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12 Feb 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) ended her 12th war patrol at Lerwick. (4)

15 Feb 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) departed from Lerwick for Rothesay. (19)

17 Feb 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN) arrived at Rothesay. (19)

1 Mar 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Rothesay for Scapa Flow together with HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) and HMS Sunfish (Lt. H.J. Bartlett, DSC, RN). They are escorted by Norwegian patrol vessel HNoMS Narvik. (20)

3 Mar 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Scapa Flow. Here she is to participate in A/S and attack exercises. (20)

6 Mar 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts independent attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (20)

7 Mar 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow during which the battleship HMS Anson (Capt. E.D.B. McCarthy, DSO and Bar, RN) served as target. (20)

8 Mar 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow with HMS Bermuda (Capt. J.S. Bethell, CBE, RN). (20)

9 Mar 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow with HMS Berwick (Capt. N.V. Grace, RN). (20)

10 Mar 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts A/S exercises at / off Scapa Flow with the Canadian destroyer HMCS Algonquin (A/Lt.Cdr. D.W. Piers, DSC, RCN) and later with the British destroyer HMS Undaunted (Lt.Cdr. A.A. Mackenzie, RD, RNR). (20)

14 Mar 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow with HMS Apollo (Capt. J.A. Grindle, CBE, RN). (20)

15 Mar 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts attack exercises off Scapa Flow during which HMS Furious (Capt. G.T. Philip, DSO, DSC, RN) served as target. Most likely the carrier was escorted by HMS Savage (Cdr. M.D.C. Meyrick, DSO, RN) and HMS Vigilant (Lt.Cdr. L.W.L. Argles, RN). (20)

16 Mar 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Scapa Flow for Lerwick where she arrived later the same day.

After topping up with fuel and fresh water Trusty departed from for her 13th war patrol. She is to patrol of Western Norway, Skudesnes Fjord area.

For the daily positions of HMS Trusty during this patrol see the map below.

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22 Mar 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) ended her 13th war patrol at Lerwick. (4)

24 Mar 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Lerwick for Dundee. She made the passage together with HMS Unbroken (Lt. P.L. Langley-Smith, RN) and HMS Unbending (Lt. J.D. Martin, DSC, RN) that were both to proceed to Blyth. They were escorted by HMS Loch Monteith (T/Lt. K.W. Richardson, RNR). (20)

25 Mar 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Dundee. (20)

30 Mar 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Dundee for Lerwick. She is escorted by HMS Gorgon (T/A/Lt.Cdr. F. Mugford, RNR). (20)

31 Mar 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Lerwick. (20)

1 Apr 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) shifts from Lerwick to Scapa Flow. She is escorted by HMS Gorgon (T/A/Lt.Cdr. F. Mugford, RNR). (21)

5 Apr 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow with HMS Berwick (Capt. N.V. Grace, RN). (21)

6 Apr 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts A/S exercises at / off Scapa Flow with the Norwegian destroyer HNoMS Svenner (Lt.Cdr. T. Holte) and later with the Greek destroyer RHN Salamis. (21)

7 Apr 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts attack exercises with HMS Devonshire (Capt. D.K. Bain, DSO, RN) which was conducting gunnery exercises off Scapa Flow. (22)

10 Apr 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts exercises at / off Scapa Flow with HMS Victorious (Capt. M.M. Denny, CB, CBE, RN), HMS Verulam (Lt.Cdr. W.S. Thomas, DSC, RN) and HMS Wizard (Lt.Cdr. D.T. McBarnet, DSC, RN). (21)

14 Apr 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Scapa Flow for Dundee. She is escorted by HMS Loch Monteith (T/A/Lt.Cdr. K.W. Richardson, RNR). (21)

15 Apr 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Dundee. (21)

26 Apr 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts attack exercises off Dundee with HMS Loch Monteith (T/A/Lt.Cdr. K.W. Richardson, RNR). (21)

28 Apr 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Dundee for Scapa Flow. She makes the passage together with HMS Unrivalled (Lt. D.S. Brown, RNVR). The submarines are escorted by HMS Castlenau (Skr. W.G. Mickleburgh, RNR). (21)

29 Apr 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Scapa Flow. (21)

2 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow during which HMS Kent (Capt. G.A.B. Hawkins, DSC, MVO, RN) served as target. (23)

4 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (24)

5 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (24)

7 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) and HMS Voracious (Lt. F.D.G. Challis, DSC, RN) conducted attack exercises at/off Scapa Flow with each other. (24)

8 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts A/S exercises at / off Scapa Flow with several destroyers. (24)

8 May 1944
Around 1900B/8, the battleship HMS Nelson (Capt. A.H. Maxwell-Hyslop, AM, RN) departed the Firth of Forth for Scapa Flow where she arrived around 1815B/9.

Before arrival at Scapa Flow exercises were carried out. She also acted as target for the submarine HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN). The destroyers HMS Musketeer (Cdr. R.L. Fisher, OBE, DSC, RN) and HMS Oribi (Lt.Cdr. J.C.A. Ingram, DSC and Bar, RN) were in company from around 1100B/9. (25)

9 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (24)

10 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (24)

11 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (24)

12 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Scapa Flow for Dundee. (24)

13 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Dundee. (24)

21 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) is docked at Dundee in the King George V graving dock. (24)

25 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) is undocked. (24)

27 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Dundee for Scapa Flow. (24)

28 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Scapa Flow. (24)

29 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow.

In the afternoon practice attacks were made on HMS Indomitable (Capt. J.A.S. Eccles, RN) which was being escorted by HMS Wessex (Lt.Cdr. R. Horncastle, RN). (26)

30 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (24)

31 May 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (24)

1 Jun 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (27)

2 Jun 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (27)

4 Jun 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducted attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (27)

8 Jun 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) departed from Scapa Flow for Dundee. (27)

9 Jun 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) arrived at Dundee. (27)

16 Jun 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) departed from Dundee for Edinburgh where she is to participate in D/F experiments. She is escorted by HMS ML 229 (T/Lt. W.C.R. Walsh, RNVR). (27)

22 Jun 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) returns to Dundee. She is escorted by HMS Castlenau (Skr. W.G. Mickleburgh, RNR). (27)

24 Jun 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) departed from Dundee for Scapa Flow. She is escorted by HMS Castlenau (Skr. W.G. Mickleburgh, RNR). (27)

25 Jun 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) arrived at Scapa Flow. (27)

27 Jun 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises at / off Scapa Flow for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with HMS Duke of York (Capt. G.H.E. Russell, RN, flying the flag of Vice-Admiral H.R. Moore, KCB, CVO, DSO, RN). (27)

29 Jun 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises at/ off Scapa Flow for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with HMS Bermuda (Capt. J.S. Bethell, CBE, RN). (27)

30 Jun 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises off Scapa Flow for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with HMS Devonshire (Capt. D.K. Bain, DSO, RN, flying the flag of Rear-Admiral R.R. McGrigor, CB, DSO, RN).

Besides the exercises with the submarine HMS Devonshire also made full power runs on the measured mile as well as a rangefinding and inclination (RIX) exercise during which HMS Mermaid (Lt.Cdr. J.P. Mosse, RN) acted as target. (28)

1 Jul 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises with HMS Kingston Topaz (Skr.Lt. J.E. Harwood, RD, RNR). (29)

2 Jul 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises with HMS Supreme (Lt. T.E. Barlow, RN). (29)

7 Jul 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) departed from Scapa Flow for Dundee. She is escorted by HMS Kingston Topaz (Skr.Lt. J.E. Harwood, RD, RNR). (29)

8 Jul 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) arrived at Dundee. (29)

22 Jul 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises with HMS Satyr (Lt. T.S. Weston, RN).

In the afternoon Trusty departed from Dundee for Scapa Flow. She is escorted by HMS Celia (T/A/Lt.Cdr. L.B. Merrick, RNR). (29)

23 Jul 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) arrived at Scapa Flow. (29)

24 Jul 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with HMS Duke of York (Capt. the Hon. G.H.E. Russell, CBE, DSO, RN) which was most likely escorted by HMS Nubian (Lt.Cdr. T.A. Pack-Beresford, RN) and HMS Scourge (Lt.Cdr. G.I.M. Balfour, RN). (29)

25 Jul 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with HMS Devonshire (Capt. D.K. Bain, DSO, RN) and HMNZS Achilles (Capt. F.J. Butler, CBE, RN).

On completion of the exercises HMS Devonshire proceeded to Loch Ewe. (29)

26 Jul 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course during with HMS Indefatigable (Capt. Q.D. Graham, CBE, DSO, RN) acted as target. The carrier was escorted by HMS Volage (Cdr. L.G. Durlacher, OBE, RN), HMCS Algonquin (Lt.Cdr. D.W. Piers, DSC, RCN) and HMS Caprice (Lt.Cdr. G.W. McKendrick, RN). (30)

28 Jul 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with HMNZS Achilles (Capt. F.J. Butler, CBE, RN) (29)

29 Jul 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with HMNZS Achilles (Capt. F.J. Butler, CBE, RN). (29)

1 Aug 1944
HMS Jamaica (Capt. J. Hugh-Hallett, DSO, RN) and HMS Swiftsure (Capt. R.D. Oliver, CBE, DSC, RN) both conducted exercises off Scapa Flow.

HMS Jamaica also served as target for HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) which then conducted an attack exercise for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course. (31)

2 Aug 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with HMS Swiftsure (Capt. R.D. Oliver, CBE, DSC, RN). (32)

3 Aug 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with HMS Enterprise (Capt. H.T.W. Grant, DSO, RCN). (32)

4 Aug 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) departed from Scapa Flow for Holy Loch. She is escorted by with HMS Sardonyx (A/Lt.Cdr. T.A. Easton, RNVR). (32)

6 Aug 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) arrived at Holy Loch. (32)

7 Aug 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) is docked at Holy Loch in AFD 7. (32)

8 Aug 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) is undocked. (32)

11 Aug 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) departed from Holy Loch for Dundee. (32)

14 Aug 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) arrived at Dundee. (32)

26 Aug 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) departed from Dundee for Rosyth where she arrived later the same day. She is escorted by HMS ML 229 (T/Lt. W.C.R. Walsh, RNVR). (32)

28 Aug 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) is docked at Rosyth in AFD 3. (32)

29 Aug 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) left dock. She immediately departed Rosyth for Dundee where she arrived later the same day. (32)

1 Sep 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) departed from Dundee for Scapa Flow. She is escorted by HMS Loch Monteith (T/A/Lt.Cdr. K.W. Richardson, RNR). (33)

2 Sep 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) arrived at Scapa Flow. (33)

3 Sep 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducted exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (33)

5 Sep 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with the light cruiser HMS Euryalus (Capt. R. Oliver-Bellesis, RN).

Following the exercises with the submarine HMS Euryalus conducted a rangefinding and inclination exercise with the destroyer HMS Cambrian (Lt.Cdr. H.T. Harrel, RN). (34)

6 Sep 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course during which HMS King George V (Capt. T.E. Halsey, DSO, RN) served as target. (33)

7 Sep 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with HMS Varne (Lt. I.G. Raikes, DSC, RN). (33)

8 Sep 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course during which HMS King George V (Capt. T.E. Halsey, DSO, RN) served as target. (33)

10 Sep 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with HMS Scythian (T/Lt. C.P. Thode, RNZNVR). (33)

11 Sep 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with HMS Milne (Capt. M. Richmond, DSO, OBE, RN). (33)

14 Sep 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts A/S exercises with HMS Verulam (Lt.Cdr. W.S. Thomas, DSC, RN), HMS Cassandra (Cdr. P.F. Powlett, DSO and Bar, DSC, RN) and later on the day with HMS Zephyr (Lt.Cdr. J.F.D. Bush, DSC and 2 Bars, RN). (33)

15 Sep 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course during which HMS King George V (Capt. T.E. Halsey, DSO, RN) acted as target. (33)

16 Sep 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts A/S exercises with HMS Cassandra (Cdr. P.F. Powlett, DSO and Bar, DSC, RN). (33)

17 Sep 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) participated in A/S exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (33)

20 Sep 1944
HMS Venturer (Lt. J.S. Launders, DSC and Bar, RN) departed Lerwick for Dundee. She was escorted by HMS Loch Monteith (T/Lt. K.W. Richardson, RNR). Off Scapa Flow rendez-vous was made with HMS Truculent (Lt.Cdr. R.L. Alexander, DSO, DSC, RN) and HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN). (35)

21 Sep 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) departed from Scapa Flow for Dundee. (33)

22 Sep 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) arrived at Dundee. (33)

30 Sep 1944
During exercises off Dundee, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN), serves as target ship for HMS Viking (Lt. R. Bannar-Martin, DSC, RN). Later Trusty and Viking departed from Dundee for Scapa Flow and Lerwick respectively. They were escorted by HMS Ebor Wyke (T/A/Ch.Skr. H.A. Jensen, DSC, RNR) (36)

1 Oct 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) arrived at Scapa Flow. (37)

2 Oct 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with HMS Devonshire (Capt. D.K. Bain, DSO, RN) which was conducted exercises off Scapa Flow.

On completion of the exercises HMS Devonshire set course to proceed to Rosyth. (38)

5 Oct 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with HMS Apollo (Capt. J.A. Grindle, CBE, RN). (37)

6 Oct 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course off Scapa Flow with HMS Euryalus (Capt. R. Oliver-Bellesis, RN) and later with HMS Apollo (Capt. J.A. Grindle, CBE, RN). (39)

8 Oct 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) carries out exercises HMS Solent (Lt. J.D. Martin, DSC, RN). (37)

9 Oct 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course off Scapa Flow with HMS Euryalus (Capt. R. Oliver-Bellesis, RN).

Following these exercises HMS Euryalus conducted gunnery exercises before returning to Scapa Flow. (39)

10 Oct 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSO, RN) conducts attack exercises for the Commanding Officer Qualifying Course with HMS Trumpeter (Cdr. K.S. Colquhoun, RN) and HMS Fencer (A/Lt.Cdr. J.A. Eardley-Wilmot, DSC, RN) and later on this day with HMS Euryalus (Cap. R. Oliver-Bellesis, RN). (37)

16 Oct 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) conducts A/S exercises with HMS Zambesi (Lt.Cdr. W. Scott, DSC and Bar, RN). After these exercises were completed Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN takes over command from Lt. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN. (37)

18 Oct 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducts A/S exercises with HMS Orwell (Lt.Cdr. J.R. Gower, RN). (37)

19 Oct 1944
At / off Scapa Flow, HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducts A/S exercises with HMS Caesar (Capt. G.N. Brewer, DSO, RN) and later with HMS Lord Lloyd (T/A/Lt.Cdr. A. Flaaten, RNR) and HMS Scalby Wyke (Skr. A. Mackay, RNR). (37)

25 Oct 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, RN) departed from Scapa Flow for Dundee. (37)

26 Oct 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, RN) arrived at Dundee. (37)

3 Dec 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) departed from Dundee for Rosyth where she arrived later the same day. (40)

4 Dec 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) is docked at Rosyth in AFD 20. (40)

6 Dec 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) left dock. (40)

7 Dec 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) departed from Rosyth for Dundee where she arrived later the same day. (40)

9 Dec 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) departed from Dundee for Scapa Flow. She makes the passage together with HMS Turpin (A/Lt.Cdr. J.S. Stevens, DSO and Bar, DSC, RN) and HMS Unruly (T/Lt. D.J. Palmer, RNVR). They are escorted by HMS Loch Monteith (T/Lt. W.E. Turner, RNVR). (40)

10 Dec 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) arrived at Scapa Flow. (40)

13 Dec 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducts attack exercises off Scapa Flow with HMS Newfoundland (Capt. R.W. Ravenhill, CBE, DSC, RN). (40)

13 Dec 1944
HMS Norfolk (Capt. J.G.Y. Loveband, RN) and HMS Newfoundland (Capt. R.W. Ravenhill, CBE, DSC, RN) conduced RIX (rangefinding and inclination) exercises off Scapa Flow.

Following these exercises HMS Newfoundland served as target during attack exercises by the submarine HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN). These were carried out around noon.

Later in the afternoon aircraft made dummy attacs on HMS Newfoundland.

HMS Norfolk was meanwhile joined by HMS Diadem (Capt. E.G.A. Clifford, RN, flying the flag of Vice-Admiral F.H.G. Dalrymple-Hamilton, KCB, RN) and HMS Mauritius (Capt. C.A.E. Stanfield, RN) for more exercises.

Earlier in the day, HMS Mauritius had conducted turning trials. (41)

16 Dec 1944
While at Scapa Flow HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) was rammed forward by HMS Sibyl (Lt. H.R. Murray, RN) causing damage to the casing. (40)

18 Dec 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducts A/S exercises at / off Scapa Flow with HMS Zest (Lt.Cdr. R.B.N. Hicks, DSO, RN). (40)

19 Dec 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) departed from Scapa Flow for Rothesay. She makes the passage together with HMS Tuna (Lt.Cdr. E.D. Norman, DSO, DSC, RN). They are escorted by HMS Hastings (A/Cdr. E.A. Stocker, DSC, RN). (40)

21 Dec 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) arrived at Rothesay. (40)

27 Dec 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducts exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Safari (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN). (40)

31 Dec 1944
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducts attack exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Milford (Cdr.(Retd.) G.G. Slade, RN). (40)

2 Jan 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (42)

3 Jan 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducts A/S exercises with HMCS Orkney (A/Lt.Cdr. V. Browne, RCNR) and HMCS St. Therese (T/Cdr. J.E. Mitchell, RCNVR). (42)

4 Jan 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (42)

5 Jan 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (42)

14 Jan 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) departed Rothesay for the Campbeltown area where she conducted exercises with HMS Milford (Cdr.(Retd.) G.G. Slade, RN). (42)

15 Jan 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) continued her exercises. Upon completion of these she proceeded to Campbeltown. (42)

17 Jan 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) shifted from Campbeltown to Rothesay escorted by HMS Milford (Cdr.(Retd.) G.G. Slade, RN). (42)

20 Jan 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) departed from Rothesay for Scapa Flow. She makes the passage together with HMS Taciturn (Lt.Cdr. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN) and HMS Viking (Lt. R. Bannar-Martin, DSC, RN). They are escorted by HMS Shikari (Lt. E.H.U. Cautley, RNVR). (42)

22 Jan 1945
HMS Taciturn (Lt.Cdr. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN), HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN), HMS Viking (Lt. R. Bannar-Martin, DSC, RN) and their escort, HMS Shikari (Lt. E.H.U. Cautley, RNVR), all arrived at Scapa Flow. HMS Trusty and HMS Shikari remained at Scapa Flow while HMS Taciturn and HMS Viking departed later this day for Lerwick where they arrived later the same day. These last two submarines were now escorted by HMS Elm (T/Lt. B.W. Webb, RNVR). (43)

23 Jan 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Scapa Flow with the heavy cruiser HMS Norfolk (Capt. J.G.Y. Loveband, RN, flying the flag of Rear-Admiral R.R. McGrigor, CB, DSO, RN) and the destroyers HMS Oribi (?) and HNoMS Stord (Lt.Cdr. H. Øi). (44)

24 Jan 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducts exercises off Scapa Flow with HMS Mauritius (Capt. C.A.E. Stanfield, RN) and two destroyers.

HMS Mauritius had earlier been carrying out turning trials. (45)

27 Jan 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises with HMS Birmingham (Capt. H.W. Williams, RN). (42)

28 Jan 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) and HMS Votary (Lt. P.M. Staveley, RN) conducted attack exercises on each other at Scapa Flow. (42)

31 Jan 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted A/S exercises with HMS Birmingham (Capt. H.W. Williams, RN) off Scapa Flow.

Following these A/S exercises HMS Birmingham conducted 4" HA gunnery exercises. (46)

3 Feb 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) departed from Scapa Flow for Rothesay. She makes the passage together with HMS Taciturn (Lt.Cdr. E.T. Stanley, DSO, DSC, RN). Off Loch Alsh they were joined by HMS Stubborn (Lt. A.G. Davies, RN). escorted by HMS Bridgewater (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN). (47)

4 Feb 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) arrived at Rothesay. (47)

7 Feb 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (47)

13 Feb 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) departed from Rothesay for Ardrossan. Upon arriving at Ardrossan she is immediately put into dock. (47)

17 Feb 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) left dock. She immediately departed from Ardrossan for Rothesay where she arrived later the same day. (47)

20 Feb 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (47)

24 Feb 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Loch Achray (T/A/Lt.Cdr. L.H. Stammers, RNVR). (47)

4 Mar 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) departed from Rothesay for Scapa Flow. (48)

5 Mar 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) arrived at Scapa Flow. (48)

6 Mar 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) conducted exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (48)

7 Mar 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) conducted exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (48)

8 Mar 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) conducted exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (48)

9 Mar 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) was conducting exercises with ships from the Home Fleet on this day. During the exercises one of the destroyers, HMCS Haida (A/Lt.Cdr. R.P. Welland, DSC, RCN), dropped five depth charges in error. Trusty immediately surfaced and was briefly taken under fire by Haida and two cruisers. Fire was soon ceased. No damage was caused.

The next day a board of inquiry was held on board HMS Bellona (Capt. G.S. Tuck, DSO, RN). (48)

11 Mar 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) and HMS Scotsman (Lt. A.H.B. Anderson, DSC, RNR) conducted exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (48)

13 Mar 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) conducted exercises at / off Scapa Flow. (48)

15 Mar 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) conducts exercises at / off Scapa Flow with HMS Searcher (Capt. J.W. Grant, DSO, RN). (48)

17 Mar 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) departed from Scapa Flow for Rothesay. She makes the passage together with HMS Universal (Lt. S.S. Brooks, DSC, RN). They are escorted by HMS Hastings (A/Cdr. E.A. Stocker, DSC, RN). (48)

18 Mar 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. H.S. May, RN) arrived at Rothesay from Scapa Flow. (48)

29 Mar 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR) proceeds from Rothesay to Ardrossan for the replacement of a part of the battery. (48)

12 Apr 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR) departed Ardrossan for Scapa Flow. She makes (part of) the passage with HMS Trespasser (Lt. L.E. Herrick, DSC, RN) and HMS Tactician (Lt.Cdr. L.N.A. Jewell, DSC, MBE, RN). They are escorted by HMS Bridgewater (Cdr.(Retd.) M.W. Ewart-Wentworth, RN). (49)

13 Apr 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR) arrived at Scapa Flow. (49)

17 Apr 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR) conducts exercises with HrMs Zeehond (Lt. S.H. de Boer, RNN) and later on the day with exercises with HMS Carysfort (Lt.Cdr. L. St.G. Rich, DSO and Bar, RN). (49)

18 Apr 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR) conducts exercises off Scapa Flow with HrMs Zeehond (Lt. S.H. de Boer, RNN) and HMS Bellona (Capt. G.S. Tuck, DSO, RN).

HMS Bellona also conducted gunnery exercises. (50)

20 Apr 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR) conducts exercises at / off Scapa Flow with HMS Carysfort (Lt.Cdr. L. St.G. Rich, DSO and Bar, RN), HMS Zambesi (Lt.Cdr. J.M. Palmer, RN) and ORP Garland (Lt. K. Hess). (49)

21 Apr 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR) served as target at/off Scapa Flow during radar exercises for HMS Amphion (Cdr. R.H. Dewhurst, DSO and 2 Bars, RN). (49)

22 Apr 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR) served as target at/off Scapa Flow during radar exercises for HMS Amphion (Cdr. R.H. Dewhurst, DSO and 2 Bars, RN). (48)

23 Apr 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR) conducts exercises at / off Scapa Flow with HMS Carysfort (Lt.Cdr. L. St.G. Rich, DSO and Bar, RN), HMS Obdurate (Lt.Cdr. R.D. Franks, DSO, DSC, OBE, RN) and ORP Garland (Lt. K. Hess). (49)

24 Apr 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR) conducts exercises at / off Scapa Flow with HMS Savage (Lt.Cdr. C.W. Malins, DSO, DSC and Bar, RN), HMS Obdurate (Lt.Cdr. R.D. Franks, DSO, DSC, OBE, RN) and ORP Garland (Lt. K. Hess). (49)

25 Apr 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR) served as target at/off Scapa Flow during radar exercises for HMS Amphion (Cdr. R.H. Dewhurst, DSO and 2 Bars, RN). (49)

26 Apr 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR) conducts exercises at / off Scapa Flow with HMS Carysfort (Lt.Cdr. L. St.G. Rich, DSO and Bar, RN). (49)

1 May 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR) conducted exercises off Scapa Flow. (51)

2 May 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR) and HrMs Dolfijn (Lt.Cdr. J.B.M.J. Maas, RNN) both conducted exercises off Scapa Flow. (51)

5 May 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR), HMS Surf (Lt. H.W. Wilkinson, RN) and HMS Varne (Lt. I.G. Raikes, DSC, RN) all departed from Scapa Flow for Rothesay / Holy Loch. They were escorted by HMS Bridgewater (Cdr.(Retd.) M.W. Ewart-Wentworth, RN). (51)

6 May 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. W. St.G. Anderson, DSC, RNR) arrived at Rothesay.

[No logbooks are available for HMS Trusty after May 1945, therefore no further details can be given other then those provided for the moment]. (51)

29 Jun 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. O. Lascelles, DSC, RN) departed from Rothesay for Blyth. (8)

2 Jul 1945
HMS Trusty (Lt. O. Lascelles, DSC, RN) arrived at Blyth. (8)

26 Sep 1945
HMS Trusty departed from Blyth for Portsmouth. (8)

28 Sep 1945
HMS Trusty arrived at Portsmouth. (8)

17 Oct 1945
HMS Trusty departed from Portsmouth for Falmouth. (8)

18 Oct 1945
HMS Trusty arrived at Falmouth where she is berthed on the mud to await scrapping. (8)

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