The Merseyside 'Sparrows'

'Harry Tates Navy'

'Churchill's Pirates'

'Sparrows'

This is just some of the names they were given during the last war and those who are still with us deserve to be recognised and those that are not, should always be remembered for all time.

There are not many 'Sparrows' left in the 'Nest' at the Merseyside branch of the

Royal Naval Patrol Service Association.

This is a collective view of some of them though there are a few not in this picture.

For last committee and list of members Go for it!

To the sparrow's gallery

To the shipmates who crossed the bar.

For information about the ships used during the 2nd world war with the 'Sparrows' then download this PDF file > > Chapters

There are 2 pages Gleaned from "Historic Lowestoft" about the "Sparrows Nest" and

There is also a wealth of information about some of these brave lads who were clearing mines at sea to keep the Royal Naval fleet moving in the last war. Visit harry-tates for some of their stories.