HMS Lowestoft Association & Forums
An association to unite old shipmates and foster the friendships
of all who served aboard HMS Lowestoft.
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Welcome to the HMS Lowestoft Association
Website & Forums
HMS Lowestoft was first commissioned on the 18th October 1961 and was sunk for target practice on the 8th June 1986 by a single Tigerfish torpedo fired by HM Submarine Conqueror, who had in 1982 torpedoed the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano during the Falklands war.
Membership to the Association is open to all who served onboard HMS Lowestoft by registering on the Forum Registration Page. If you are having a problem registering, please email an Administrator at admin@hmslowestoft.co.uk
HMS Lowestoft Summary of Service : 1961 to 1985
Information supplied by the Naval Historical Branch
HMS Lowestoft, callsign "GDBU", was a Type 12 First Rate Anti-Submarine Frigate of the Rothesay class built and engined by Messrs Alexander Stephen and Sons Ltd. Laid 9th June 1958, the Lowestoft was launched by Mrs N A Copeman, wife of Vice Admiral N A Copeman CB, DSC the fourth Sea Lord and Vice Controller of the Navy on 23 June 1960. As well as being the ninth and last of the Rothesay class, HMS Lowestoft was the 36th frigate to be completed since 1955, when the first post-war frigates were commissioned.
HMS Lowestoft Association Annual Reunion
Every year the Association holds an annual reunion open to all members
The 12th Reunion will be Tue/Wed 15/16th Oct 2024 at the Queens Hotel Southsea. Bookings direct with the hotel, for a booking form please contact. www.admin@hmslowestoft.uk All who served in Lowestoft during her RN service (1961-1986) are welcome to attend (including wives/partners/guests). Why not come along and meet some old oppo's, make some new friends.
Join the HMS Lowestoft Association Forums
Our forums are an active community of over 500 old shipmates. With all the latest association news, picture galleries & reunion details it's a great place to find old mates and swap stories with new friends.
Details of the forum, what it is and what it does along with registration information.
If you're interested in joining us at our next reunion, this is the place to start.
Photo Albums
Members Area : Thousands of photo's supplied by our members. Are you in there?
Lowestoft Slops
Members Area : Lowestoft crests, association badges, ties, cap tallies etc.
Forum Competions
Members Area : Caption competitions, over 200 and counting. Win or lose, it is fun.