Died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday the 31st of May 2014. Funeral is on the 12th of June, Mintlyn Crematorium at 12.15pm in King's Lynn if any old shipmates would like to attend.
Cdr. Maltby was Skipper during Jupiters time as Belize Guardship in 1979, a well respected CO who was a real gentleman, many comments about him are on the facebook pages of Jupiter and I served on Jupiter.
These are the Guys from Liskard, about a £10 for the BBCap, Association Polo Shirts,Ties and Jumpers are available from the Association.
Unfortunately due to lack of interest in both items we cannot place a minimum order, so we are unable to offer these.
The following is the email received from Barbara:-
"Possible picture of HMS Jupiter in 1915 - Could ypu please help me to identfy if it is?
My Great-Grandfather JOHN JAMES GILES BLACKLER served on HMS Jupiter between 17 Aug 1914 and 19th May 1915 also 12 Aug 1915 – 22 Dec 1916
During his first time on the ship:
5 February 1915: Jupiter was detached to serve as an icebreaker at Arkangelsk in the White Sea, north Russia.
1 May 1915: Jupiter left north Russia and returned to the UK, paying off at Birkenhead on 19 May to undergo refit at the Cammell Laird shipyard.
I have enclosed a copy of a photograph that I have always wondered if it was HMS Jupiter in the ice at Arkangelsk. I wonder if anybody could identify it for me."
JOHN JAMES GILES BLACKLER joined the Navy in 1890 until 1902 on ships then as a Coast guard till 1911. Then he rejoined at the start of WW1 age 46. He was a shipwright and my father used to tell a story of him having to repair a ship in icy water. I assume this was the ship.
As you can see this is an original postcard, a copy of which is on the website
http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/hms_jupiter.htm
If anyone has any further information please let me know to pass on to Barbara or use the Blog Page. It is always great to have some real human stories about life and times of all the Jupiters.
We need orders for about 20 badges initially to place the order with our Supplier, please email me if you wish to purchase one, cost is £7 plus postage.
