Photographs from the collection of Leading Seaman - Lawrance

LS Lawrance served aboard Arethusa from 1935 to 1937, he was career navy serving from 1926-52. He then went on to train the M(Malayan)RNVR in Singapore. I think you will agree that he was quite an accomplished photographer!

Arethusa torpedo practice off portland 1935
What an amazing feat to capture the torpedo in flight? Taken during Arethusa's working up exercises for her first commission in 1935, off Portland harbour. Portland was used extensively for torpedo training.

Arethusa torpedo practice off portland 1935
It seems the torpedoes were recycled, a nice shot showing the ship's boat.

Arethusa full bore salvo
A salvo from the 6 inch main guns.

Queen Elizabeth salutes First Sea Lord
Visit of the First Sea Lord (Sir S Hoare) from Queen Elizabeth, QE fires a salute while he transfers to Arethusa.

First Sea Lord Sir S Hoare aboard Arethusa
Capt Tennant greets the Sea Lord on the quarterdeck of Arethusa.

Arethusa boat deck
A nice shot showing some of Arethusa's deck equipment.

QE ahead of Arethusa refueling a smaller ship
QE ahead refueling a smaller ship.

Arethusa looking forward
Looking forward during combined fleet exercises in 1937.

Arethusa looking aft
Looking aft.

Arethusa main guns
A & B Turrets, Mr Lawrance called this shot "Milestones".

Combined fleet exercises in 1937, from left to right Penelope, Despatch, London and Orion
Combined fleet exercises in 1937, from left to right Penelope, Despatch, London and Orion.