The Association

The Glorious, Ardent & Acasta Association (GLARAC), is dedicated to:

To perpetuate the proud memory of the 1531 officers and men of HMS Glorious, Ardent & Acasta who lost their lives in the Norwegian Sea on 8th June 1940 and the few that survived.

To act as the focal point for the survivors, former crewmembers, their relatives and all relatives and friends of those who lost their lives.

To act as a focal point for all those interested in the history of the 3 ships and the events that led to their sinking.

To organise social gatherings and an annual memorial service at St Nicholas Church, HMS Drake, Devonport, on the nearest weekend to 8th June.

To organise other appropriate gatherings and memorials to the events of 8th June 1940.