Shipmates

Former Flight Chief Petty Officer, Don Garthwaite crossed the bar on 1st April 2011.  Don served aboard HMS Naiad during the mid-sixties.  He was also drafted to HMS Phoebe during the Six-Day-War, but retained a fondness for the Naiad and her crew.  He held great respect for Sir Peter Anson, who was the skipper during his time aboard, and commented that he was "the best skipper he ever served under". On leaving the Royal Navy Don relocated to Wales and eventually became an active member of the RNA Cardigan and District branch.