HMS Cyclops Prepares to Receive HMS Sceptre by Ivan Berryman. (B) SHN21 led by Major John Howard

led by Major John Howard earlier that morning

packed with Royal Marine Commandos and the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division

7 cruisers and 32 destroyers

just four days later claimed a Messerschmitt Bf

their reign of terror now almost at its end

HMS Cyclops Prepares to Receive HMS Sceptre by Ivan Berryman. (B) SHN21 led by Major John HowardB0214B. HMS Cyclops Prepares to Receive HMS Sceptre by Ivan Berryman. Originally constructed as a Home Fleet Repair Ship, HMS Cyclops was later converted into a submarine depot ship and enjoyed a long career, both in the Mediterranean and in home waters. Here she prepares to receive HMS Sceptre. Another S class submarine is already tethered alongside. Unsigned part of the edition on 1150 prints. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm)