Photographs from the collection of Henry (Harry) Oliver

Henry joined Arethusa on 10th April 1942 (after refit at Chatham) as a Stoker / 2nd class and left the ship on 26th January 1943 as a Stoker / 1st class.

Henry (left) with Charlie Beacon (centre) and Francis John (Jack) Hewitt (shipmates identified by Jack's daughter, thanks Eunice)

Not sure which carrier this is, if you know better please let me know

I'd say that this is Ark Royal sinking, not sure if Arethusa was there but these pictures are history

Another of Ark Royal sinking

A Royal Navy tradition for a crew members' first crossing of the equator

Shipmates - Port Suez May 1942

The next photo will explain this one taken at Haifa August 1942

Entertaining the local children at Haifa August 1942

The local children with ice cream - Haifa August 1942

A marine showing one of the children the sights of his Lee Enfield

Shipmates - Port Said September 1942

Gymnastics - Port Said November 1942 - this must have been taken while Arethusa was waiting to join Operation Stoneage

More images to come soon from this collection