John Wentworth Farquhar DSO, RN
| Birth details unknown |
| Ranks
Retired: 8 Jan 1949 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for John Wentworth Farquhar, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Despatch (D 30) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 26 Feb 1940 | Jun 1940 |
| HMS Diomede (D 92) | Capt. | Light cruiser | Jun 1940 | 1 Jun 1941 |
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Events related to this officer
Light cruiser HMS Despatch (D 30)
1 Mar 1940
HMS Despatch (Capt. A. Poland, RN) intercepts the German merchant Troja (2390 GRT) off Aruba, Dutch West Indies. However before the German ship can be captured she is scuttled by her own crew.
Light cruiser HMS Diomede (D 92)
5 Dec 1940
HMS Diomede (Capt. J.W. Farquhar, RN) intercepts the German passenger / cargo ship Idarwald (5033 GRT) off Cape Corrientes, Cuba. Unfortunately before the German ship can be captured it is set on fire by her crew and finally sinks on December 9th.