Our next talk  

“HMS Melbreak, a WW2 destroyer of the Royal Navy”

Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 7.30pm

Built in large numbers, the Hunt class destroyers served in every theatre of World War II with the Royal Navy, never receiving the glamour of their fleet destroyer colleagues; however, these mighty little ships did sterling work. 

Ron Wilkinson looks at the design and why it was needed, then takes a deep dive into HMS Melbreak's service history, some of her exploits, and interesting stories surrounding her.

One of Ron’s closest friends served on the ship and over the years shared these stories that Ron has documented and brought to life; an author, amateur historian and maritime modeller, Ron’s expertise in the Royal Navy will make the talk and the life of this little ship fascinating.

No advance tickets are required.

All are welcome and a liveley discussion is guaranteed!

There is a small admission charge of £5 to cover venue rental cost (includes free tea & coffee).  Pay on the door.