HMS Alcantara
HMS Alcantara. 29/02/1916
Displacement: 15831 grt.
Length: 173.7 m. Beam: 20.5 m. Draught: 10.1 m.
Propulsion: 2 x 4 cyl. triple expansion steam engines and1 x Parsons LP steam turbine driving her middle screw.
Machinery: Harland & Wolff Ltd., Belfast
Complement 160 ? .
Men Lost: 72
Armament: 6 × 6 in (150 mm) guns 2 × 3 pdr guns,
Displacement: 15831 grt.
Length: 173.7 m. Beam: 20.5 m. Draught: 10.1 m.
Propulsion: 2 x 4 cyl. triple expansion steam engines and1 x Parsons LP steam turbine driving her middle screw.
Machinery: Harland & Wolff Ltd., Belfast
Complement 160 ? .
Men Lost: 72
Armament: 6 × 6 in (150 mm) guns 2 × 3 pdr guns,
RMS Alcantara. Built by Harland & Wolff Ltd., Belfast in 1914 for Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. Ltd. RMS Alcantara entered service just weeks before the start of World War One.
Dominica Chronicle - Wednesday 07 January 1914
THE fine large mail and passenger steamer ' Alcantara." constructed for the Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. by Messrs. Harland and Wolf, Ltd. was successfully launched at Glasgow recently. The " Alcantara' is nearly 600 ft. long by 67 ft. beam. and will be about 15,600 tons gross. She is a triple screw vessel, and will have combination turbo reciprocating engines. The " Alcantara" is to be employed in the R. M. S. P's South America Mail Service and in order to meet the demands of the frozen and chilled meat trade the Alcantara" will befitted with expensive refrigerating machinery.
Belfast Telegraph - Friday 29 May 1914
TRIAL TRIP OF ALCANTARA. The triple screw steamer Alcantara, built by Messrs. Harland lc Wolff, Ltd., for the South American mail service of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, Ltd., left the Alexandra Wharf on Thursday for her trials in Belfast Lough. These were very successful, and the vessel went on to Southampton. whence she sails on her maiden voyage to Brazil and Argentina on 19th prox. The Alcantara is a my handsome ship, nearly 600ft, long and 67 feet beam. Her gross tonnage is about 15,700, so that she is the largest vessel owned by the R.M.S.P. Co. 11cr hull was built at Harland & Wolff's Govan yard, and the engines and machinery in Belfast, where the vessel was completed. Features of the Alcantara are her luxurious passenger accommodation and extensive refrigerating machinery. Her engines consist of the combination of reciprocating and turbine. which is in such vogue at Queen's Island at present. The amount of tonnage building in Belfast for the Royal Mail Steam Packet-Pacific Steam Navigation combination constitutes a record. Including the Alcantara, it tops 100,000 tons, made up of nine vessels, two of which are for the Pacific Steam Navigation Co.. all the capital of which is owned by the R.M.S.P. Co.
THE fine large mail and passenger steamer ' Alcantara." constructed for the Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. by Messrs. Harland and Wolf, Ltd. was successfully launched at Glasgow recently. The " Alcantara' is nearly 600 ft. long by 67 ft. beam. and will be about 15,600 tons gross. She is a triple screw vessel, and will have combination turbo reciprocating engines. The " Alcantara" is to be employed in the R. M. S. P's South America Mail Service and in order to meet the demands of the frozen and chilled meat trade the Alcantara" will befitted with expensive refrigerating machinery.
Belfast Telegraph - Friday 29 May 1914
TRIAL TRIP OF ALCANTARA. The triple screw steamer Alcantara, built by Messrs. Harland lc Wolff, Ltd., for the South American mail service of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, Ltd., left the Alexandra Wharf on Thursday for her trials in Belfast Lough. These were very successful, and the vessel went on to Southampton. whence she sails on her maiden voyage to Brazil and Argentina on 19th prox. The Alcantara is a my handsome ship, nearly 600ft, long and 67 feet beam. Her gross tonnage is about 15,700, so that she is the largest vessel owned by the R.M.S.P. Co. 11cr hull was built at Harland & Wolff's Govan yard, and the engines and machinery in Belfast, where the vessel was completed. Features of the Alcantara are her luxurious passenger accommodation and extensive refrigerating machinery. Her engines consist of the combination of reciprocating and turbine. which is in such vogue at Queen's Island at present. The amount of tonnage building in Belfast for the Royal Mail Steam Packet-Pacific Steam Navigation combination constitutes a record. Including the Alcantara, it tops 100,000 tons, made up of nine vessels, two of which are for the Pacific Steam Navigation Co.. all the capital of which is owned by the R.M.S.P. Co.
When World War one started the ship was taken over by the Admiralty as an armed auxiliary vessel and became HMS Alcantara.
The Loss
In January 1916 HMS Alcantara was conducting a patrol with 10th Cruiser Squadron and was patrolling north of Shetland. On the 29th February HMS Alcantara spotted, what was thought to be the Norwegian ship SS Rena and approached for inspection and contraband control. At 09.15 the merchant ship was ordered to stop for inspection. The steamship complied with this order. when at a range of about 2000 yards HMS Alcantara lowered her cutter with the boarding part.
At 09.40 the steamship started to maneuver, the flag of Norway was lowered and the German Imperial Navy flag was raised and previously hidden guns then started firing on HMS Alcantara. The ship had revelled her true identity as SMS Grief.
It was stated by Captain Thomas Wardle (Commanding Officer HMS Alcantara) that after lowering the Norwegian flag no other flag was raised.
The battle between the two vessels lasted until 10.22 when the crew of SMS Grief ere seen to be abandoning ship. Both vessels had sustained critical damage. The article below gives a good account, from the British side, of the battle.
At 09.40 the steamship started to maneuver, the flag of Norway was lowered and the German Imperial Navy flag was raised and previously hidden guns then started firing on HMS Alcantara. The ship had revelled her true identity as SMS Grief.
It was stated by Captain Thomas Wardle (Commanding Officer HMS Alcantara) that after lowering the Norwegian flag no other flag was raised.
The battle between the two vessels lasted until 10.22 when the crew of SMS Grief ere seen to be abandoning ship. Both vessels had sustained critical damage. The article below gives a good account, from the British side, of the battle.
HMS Alcantara & SMS Greif
Belfast News-Letter - Monday 27 March 1916
THRILLING NORTH SEA DUEL
How German Raider Was Sank
CAUGHT UNDER NEUTRAL FLAG.
Rescues by British Destroyers.
The Secretary to the Admiralty, in an announcement issued Saturday afternoon, says; An engagement took place on 29th February in the North .Sea between an armed German raider, Greif, disguised as Norwegian merchant vessel, and H.M. armed merchant cruiser Alcantara (Captain T. E. Wardle, R,N.). The engagement resulted in the loss both vessels (the German raider being sunk by gunfire and the Alcantara apparently by torpedo). Five German officers and 115 men were picked up and taken prisoners out a total complement that is believed to have been over 300. The British losses amounted to five officers and 69 men. It should be noted that during the whole the engagement the enemy fired over the Norwegian colours painted on the side of the ship. This news is now published as it is made clear by the receipt of the German wireless message that the enemy had learned that the Greif, a similar ship to the Moewe, had been destroyed before she succeeded in passing our line of patrols.
THE GERMAN VERSION.
Fight With “Three English Cruisers and a Destroyer."
The German official report of this incident was issued in Berlin on Saturday as follows: Reports have come hand from various sources, and have now been confirmed, that the northern part of the North Sea a battle took place on 29th February between the German auxiliary cruiser Greif and three English cruisers and a destroyer. The Grief during the fighting sank by torpedo an English cruiser of some 15,000 tons. Afterwards the crew of the Greif themselves blew up their ship. Some 150 men of the crew, whose names are not yet known, have been made prisoners by the English. . They are cut off from all communication with outside quarters by the English, who have taken measures to keep profound silence about what has happened.
HOW THE RAIDER WAS SUNK
Effective British Gunnery.
SUBMARINE ALSO DESTROYED.
Prisoners Brought to Edinburgh.
Giving some further details of the fight, the Press Association says—ln respect save that seamanship and gunnery was the patrol liner the equal, much less the superior, of the enemy ship. Once the ships recognised each other a battle proceeded. The marksmanship of the British gunners was effective almost from the outset of the trial of strength, and time and again the raider, though the heaviest vessel and the speedier, was hit and damaged. Of course the British vessel did not escape being struck, but the pounding was all in favour of the auxiliary. The finish of the two vessels came after they had determinedly battered themselves to destruction. The raider was the first to founder, and soon after the auxiliary cruiser shared the fate of her more powerful adversary. The British destroyers succoured all whom they could find in the water—British and German alike—and also had the satisfaction of sending one of Germany’s fleet of U boats to the bottom the North Sea. The German prisoners were conveyed to Leith, and disembarked at the docks, from which the public were rigidly excluded, and the contingent were placed in three large motor buses and taken to Edinburgh Castle for confinement. There were also two or three Red Cross motor ambulances which conveyed wounded, and men of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders acted as a guard to the party. The motor buses, like the Red Cross waggons, were closed vehicles, so that it was impossible to ascertain the exact number of the party, but they were supposed muster about 160 in all, and they included several officers. One of the Germans was dead when the party landed, and his funeral took place on Friday to Seafield Cemetery, Leith. The coffin, over which was placed the German flag, was conveyed from the castle to the cemetery by gun carriage drawn by six horses. In front the carriage was a party of sixteen men from the Scottish Rifles, while in the rear were three German sailors followed by two members of the military police. In a closed cab were two German naval officers and the Assistant Provost Marshal. During a subsequent week the funerals of two German sailors have taken place from Edinburgh Castle to Seafield Cemetery. The coffins, wrapped in the Imperial German flag with the black eagle, were conveyed to the cemetery on gun-carriages, attended by German officers and men who are also prisoners at Edinburgh Castle. The committal sentences were read in English, and after the coffins were lowered by the Germans present the usual musketry volleys were fired by parties of British soldiers, who also formed' the escort. No Last Post was sounded.
PRISONERS' STORIES.
They Knew They Left for Their Doom Within forty hours (says special correspondent) the prisoners were landed at Leith under circumstances already published. A few days after reaching Edinburgh Castle the rescued men were able walk about on the parade ground allotted to them. From the battlements they looked down on Princes Street with the people thronging the broad thoroughfare. One prisoner remarked : There is no sign of war here.” In conversation another prisoner said—“ We knew well when left Wilhelmshaven we were going our doom.” Asked what was wrong with their gunnery and why they made such poor marksmanship, the explanation given was that they fully realised they had walked into a trap and knowing that though they succeeded in destroying the big Alcantara other British warships would soon be on the scene and the certainty of their annihilation overwhelmed them. How would you feel if you knew that single handed you were to fight the whole might of the British Fleet? That was why our gun-laying was wild.”
THE ALCANTARA AND THE GREIF.
The Alcantara was vessel of 15.800 tons, and carried a crew of between 300 and 400. She was built in 1914 at Messrs. Harland & Wolff’s, Belfast. It is understood that the German vessel was of 11.000 tons, and carried a crew 300. The Alcantara was originally owned the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company.
THRILLING NORTH SEA DUEL
How German Raider Was Sank
CAUGHT UNDER NEUTRAL FLAG.
Rescues by British Destroyers.
The Secretary to the Admiralty, in an announcement issued Saturday afternoon, says; An engagement took place on 29th February in the North .Sea between an armed German raider, Greif, disguised as Norwegian merchant vessel, and H.M. armed merchant cruiser Alcantara (Captain T. E. Wardle, R,N.). The engagement resulted in the loss both vessels (the German raider being sunk by gunfire and the Alcantara apparently by torpedo). Five German officers and 115 men were picked up and taken prisoners out a total complement that is believed to have been over 300. The British losses amounted to five officers and 69 men. It should be noted that during the whole the engagement the enemy fired over the Norwegian colours painted on the side of the ship. This news is now published as it is made clear by the receipt of the German wireless message that the enemy had learned that the Greif, a similar ship to the Moewe, had been destroyed before she succeeded in passing our line of patrols.
THE GERMAN VERSION.
Fight With “Three English Cruisers and a Destroyer."
The German official report of this incident was issued in Berlin on Saturday as follows: Reports have come hand from various sources, and have now been confirmed, that the northern part of the North Sea a battle took place on 29th February between the German auxiliary cruiser Greif and three English cruisers and a destroyer. The Grief during the fighting sank by torpedo an English cruiser of some 15,000 tons. Afterwards the crew of the Greif themselves blew up their ship. Some 150 men of the crew, whose names are not yet known, have been made prisoners by the English. . They are cut off from all communication with outside quarters by the English, who have taken measures to keep profound silence about what has happened.
HOW THE RAIDER WAS SUNK
Effective British Gunnery.
SUBMARINE ALSO DESTROYED.
Prisoners Brought to Edinburgh.
Giving some further details of the fight, the Press Association says—ln respect save that seamanship and gunnery was the patrol liner the equal, much less the superior, of the enemy ship. Once the ships recognised each other a battle proceeded. The marksmanship of the British gunners was effective almost from the outset of the trial of strength, and time and again the raider, though the heaviest vessel and the speedier, was hit and damaged. Of course the British vessel did not escape being struck, but the pounding was all in favour of the auxiliary. The finish of the two vessels came after they had determinedly battered themselves to destruction. The raider was the first to founder, and soon after the auxiliary cruiser shared the fate of her more powerful adversary. The British destroyers succoured all whom they could find in the water—British and German alike—and also had the satisfaction of sending one of Germany’s fleet of U boats to the bottom the North Sea. The German prisoners were conveyed to Leith, and disembarked at the docks, from which the public were rigidly excluded, and the contingent were placed in three large motor buses and taken to Edinburgh Castle for confinement. There were also two or three Red Cross motor ambulances which conveyed wounded, and men of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders acted as a guard to the party. The motor buses, like the Red Cross waggons, were closed vehicles, so that it was impossible to ascertain the exact number of the party, but they were supposed muster about 160 in all, and they included several officers. One of the Germans was dead when the party landed, and his funeral took place on Friday to Seafield Cemetery, Leith. The coffin, over which was placed the German flag, was conveyed from the castle to the cemetery by gun carriage drawn by six horses. In front the carriage was a party of sixteen men from the Scottish Rifles, while in the rear were three German sailors followed by two members of the military police. In a closed cab were two German naval officers and the Assistant Provost Marshal. During a subsequent week the funerals of two German sailors have taken place from Edinburgh Castle to Seafield Cemetery. The coffins, wrapped in the Imperial German flag with the black eagle, were conveyed to the cemetery on gun-carriages, attended by German officers and men who are also prisoners at Edinburgh Castle. The committal sentences were read in English, and after the coffins were lowered by the Germans present the usual musketry volleys were fired by parties of British soldiers, who also formed' the escort. No Last Post was sounded.
PRISONERS' STORIES.
They Knew They Left for Their Doom Within forty hours (says special correspondent) the prisoners were landed at Leith under circumstances already published. A few days after reaching Edinburgh Castle the rescued men were able walk about on the parade ground allotted to them. From the battlements they looked down on Princes Street with the people thronging the broad thoroughfare. One prisoner remarked : There is no sign of war here.” In conversation another prisoner said—“ We knew well when left Wilhelmshaven we were going our doom.” Asked what was wrong with their gunnery and why they made such poor marksmanship, the explanation given was that they fully realised they had walked into a trap and knowing that though they succeeded in destroying the big Alcantara other British warships would soon be on the scene and the certainty of their annihilation overwhelmed them. How would you feel if you knew that single handed you were to fight the whole might of the British Fleet? That was why our gun-laying was wild.”
THE ALCANTARA AND THE GREIF.
The Alcantara was vessel of 15.800 tons, and carried a crew of between 300 and 400. She was built in 1914 at Messrs. Harland & Wolff’s, Belfast. It is understood that the German vessel was of 11.000 tons, and carried a crew 300. The Alcantara was originally owned the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company.
S.M.S. Greif
The Wreck
UKHO have no wreck card for HMS Alcantara and to date the wrecks of neither HMS Alcantara or the raider Greif have been found.
Crew Lost
ANGEL, George F, Private, RMLI (RFR B 552), 7599 (Po)
BAIN, Duncan, Seaman, RNR, A 8063. Son of Neil and Catherine Bain, of Isle Horrisdale, Gairloch, Ross-shire,Remembered on a memorial in the North Yell Old Churchyard.
BAKER, Godfrey E, Fireman, MMR, (no service number listed)
Southern Echo - Saturday 02 March 1918
In Memoriam
BAKER.-In ever loving memory of Godfrey Ernest, the dearly loved son of Thomas Mary Baker, of 14, Princes street, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara whilst in action, on February 29th, 1916, aged 22 years.
A loving son and brother kind,
A beautiful memory left behind;
For all of us he did his best.
God grant him Eternal Rest.
For King, Home, and Country.
-Deeply mourned by Mother and Dad, Brothers and Sister-Ted, Bert, George, Jack, and Maggie.
Southern Echo - Saturday 02 March 1918
In Memoriam
BAKER.-In ever loving memory of Godfrey Ernest, the dearly loved son of Thomas Mary Baker, of 14, Princes street, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara whilst in action, on February 29th, 1916, aged 22 years.
A loving son and brother kind,
A beautiful memory left behind;
For all of us he did his best.
God grant him Eternal Rest.
For King, Home, and Country.
-Deeply mourned by Mother and Dad, Brothers and Sister-Ted, Bert, George, Jack, and Maggie.
BATES, Henry, Able Seaman, RNVR, Mersey 2/213 Son of George Bates, of 39, Winifred St., Edge Hill, Liverpool, Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial,
BECKETT, James, Wireless Telegraph Operator, RNR, WTS 47. Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial,
BELCHER, Edwin, Chief Petty Officer (RFR A 3309), 144589 (Po) Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
BETTS, Ernest J W, Armourer's Crew, M 2897 (Po) Son of John and Grace M. Betts, of Chancery Place, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, Memorial: Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery
Essex Newsman - Saturday 18 March 1916
ESSEX BOLL OF HONOUR. The FULL LIST of the ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR
Armourer Ernest John William Betts, R.N., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Betts, of Chancery Place, Writtle, lost his life while in one of H.M. ships on war service. Deceased, who joined the Navy about six years ago, was 24 years age.
Essex Newsman - Saturday 18 March 1916
ESSEX BOLL OF HONOUR. The FULL LIST of the ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR
Armourer Ernest John William Betts, R.N., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Betts, of Chancery Place, Writtle, lost his life while in one of H.M. ships on war service. Deceased, who joined the Navy about six years ago, was 24 years age.
Lyness Naval Cemetery, Hoy Orkney Photo: ADB48 Find A Grave
BLOWERS, Albert F, Petty Officer 1c (RFR A 3209), 139028 (Po) Son of the late John Blowers; husband of Ellen Murray (formerly Blowers), of 2, Cleveland Villas, Church Rd., Gurnard, Cowes, Isle of Wight. Native of Lowestoft, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
BONE, Thomas J, Greaser, MMR, (no service number listed)
BROUGHTON, Joseph, Carpenter's Mate, MMR, 822417
BROWN, Albert, Trimmer, MMR, 667684
Southern Echo - Saturday 01 March 1919
IN MEMORIAM
BROWN.-In loving memory of Albert. Brown, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara, February 29th, 1916,
When the stars are shining Over a silent grave,
There lies a sailor sleeping.
Whoes memory will never fade.
From his loving Sister, Barb., and Niece, Annie,
Southern Echo - Saturday 01 March 1919
IN MEMORIAM
BROWN.-In loving memory of Albert. Brown, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara, February 29th, 1916,
When the stars are shining Over a silent grave,
There lies a sailor sleeping.
Whoes memory will never fade.
From his loving Sister, Barb., and Niece, Annie,
CAIN, Charles, Seaman, RNR, B 3573 Husband of Margaret Cain, 13, Hanna St., Belfast, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
CASEY, Thomas D, Gunner. Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Saturday 28 February 1920
In Memoriam
CASEY —ln loving memory my dear husband, T. D. Casey, Gunner, R.N., who lost hip life H.M.S. Alcantara. Feb. 29th. 1916. Never forgotten his wife and family.
Portsmouth Evening News - Saturday 28 February 1920
In Memoriam
CASEY —ln loving memory my dear husband, T. D. Casey, Gunner, R.N., who lost hip life H.M.S. Alcantara. Feb. 29th. 1916. Never forgotten his wife and family.
CORNWELL, Albert, Able Seaman (RFR B 2109), 189092 (Po) Son of Alfred and Sally Cornwell, of Burwash Common, Sussex; husband of Mary Cornwell, 27, Wellington Gardens, Battle, Sussex. Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DAWE, William H, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1174 Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve,. Son of Mrs. Rebecca Dawe, of Ship Cove, Port de Grave, Conception Bay, Remembered on the Beaumont-Hamel (Newfoundland) Memorial
DICKINSON, Thomas, Fireman, MMR, (no service number listed)
DUNDAS, Alexander H, Leading Seaman (RFR B 2011), 199405 (Po). Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
EDMONDS, Samuel H, Storekeeper, (no service number listed)Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
EYERS, Bertie, Trimmer, MMR, 766193
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM.
In loving memory of my dear husband, Bertie Eyers, who lost his life in the sink- ng of HL.M.S. Alcantara, February 29th, 1916. From his sorrowing Wife and Children, 18. Shortetreet, Southampton.
They will be done.
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM.
In loving memory of my dear husband, Bertie Eyers, who lost his life in the sink- ng of HL.M.S. Alcantara, February 29th, 1916. From his sorrowing Wife and Children, 18. Shortetreet, Southampton.
They will be done.
FIELDER, Charles R, Baker, MMR, (no service number listed) Husband of Ada Eva Fielder, of 29, Middle Street Avenue, Southampton.
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM
FIELDER- In loving memory of my dear husband (Bob), of 29, Middlea-street-avenue who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara February 29th, 1916. Gone, but not forgotten.
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM
FIELDER- In loving memory of my dear husband (Bob), of 29, Middlea-street-avenue who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara February 29th, 1916. Gone, but not forgotten.
FOAD, Sidney J, Able Seaman (RFR B 10160), 203313 (Po) Son of Fred and Mary Ann Foad, of 28, Church Rd Whitstable, Kent. Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald - Saturday 01 March 1919
IN MEMORIAM.
FOAD.—In loving memory our dear boys. Stephen Thomas Foad. died February 21st. 1915. also Sydney John Foad. killed in action in the North Sea, while serving H.M.S. Alcantara, February 1916. Sadly missed by all.
Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald - Saturday 01 March 1919
IN MEMORIAM.
FOAD.—In loving memory our dear boys. Stephen Thomas Foad. died February 21st. 1915. also Sydney John Foad. killed in action in the North Sea, while serving H.M.S. Alcantara, February 1916. Sadly missed by all.
GEE, Frederick W, Able Seaman (RFR B 7026), SS 2937 (Po) Son of Frederick William and Helena Gee, of 9, Nun Mill St., Scarcroft Rd., York. Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
GLUE, Alfred, Private, RMLI (RFR B 668), 10138 (Po) Husband of Mrs. E. Smith (formerly Glue), of 112, Stoughton Rd., Stoughton, Guildford. Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
GREEN, Walter C, Electrician, MMR, (no service number listed)
HALLETT, Frank, Greaser, MMR, (no service number listed)
HARPER, Albert, Assistant Baker, MMR, (no service number listed) Son of Jesse Harper, of Marsh Benham, Newbury, Berks,
HARRIS, Archibald, Fireman, MMR, (no service number listed)
HEWITT, James, Trimmer, MMR, 761894
HOOPER, Albert, Fireman, MMR, (no service number listed)
Southern Echo - Wednesday 28 February 1917
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of Albert Hooper, who lest his life on H.M.8. Alcantara, 29th February, 1916.
Sleep on, dear brother, in a sailor's grave,
Your life for your country you nobly gave.
No one stood near you to say goodbye,
But safe in God's keeping you safely lie.
-From his loving sisters, Jessie and Alice.
Southern Echo - Wednesday 28 February 1917
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of Albert Hooper, who lest his life on H.M.8. Alcantara, 29th February, 1916.
Sleep on, dear brother, in a sailor's grave,
Your life for your country you nobly gave.
No one stood near you to say goodbye,
But safe in God's keeping you safely lie.
-From his loving sisters, Jessie and Alice.
HORNE, Leonard, Private, RMLI, 17724 (Po)
HORNER, Charles, Fireman, MMR, 734530
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of Charles Henry Horner, the eldest son of Mr. and Horner, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara, February, 29th, 1916,
No father or mother saw him die,
No sisters or brothers to say good-bye.
No friends or relatives to grasp his hand,
But they hope to meet in the better land
Father, Mother, Sisters, Brothers
Southern Echo - Saturday 01 March 1919
IN MEMORIAM
HORNER.-In loving memory of Charles Henry Horner, the eldest son of Henry and Ellen Horner, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara, February 29th, 1916, in action. From his Father, Mother, Sisters and Brothers.
Gone from us, but not forgotten,
Never shall thy memory fade.
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger
Round the spot where thou art laid.
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of Charles Henry Horner, the eldest son of Mr. and Horner, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara, February, 29th, 1916,
No father or mother saw him die,
No sisters or brothers to say good-bye.
No friends or relatives to grasp his hand,
But they hope to meet in the better land
Father, Mother, Sisters, Brothers
Southern Echo - Saturday 01 March 1919
IN MEMORIAM
HORNER.-In loving memory of Charles Henry Horner, the eldest son of Henry and Ellen Horner, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara, February 29th, 1916, in action. From his Father, Mother, Sisters and Brothers.
Gone from us, but not forgotten,
Never shall thy memory fade.
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger
Round the spot where thou art laid.
HUTLEY, Walter, Fireman, MMR, (no service number listed)
JOHNSTON, James, Ty/Surgeon Probationer, RNVR
KEEFE, James, Sergeant, RMLI (RFR A 719), 4490 (Po), Died 4th March from injuries. Awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Husband of Frances Rose Port (formerly Keefe), of 50, St. James St., Dover, Memorial: Dover (St. James's) Cemetery
Dover Express - Friday 17 March 1916
FUNERAL OF SERGT. J. KEEFE. The funeral took place at St. James's Cemetery 011 Monday of Sergeant J. Keefe, of the Royal Marines, who died March 4th, from wounds received action. The mourners present were Mrs. J. Keefe, Messrs. James Keefe, Keefe, Jack Keefe, and William Keefe, Miss Violet Keefe, Mr. Thomas Keefe. Mr. John Keefe, Mrs. Margaret Price, Mrs. Mary Thorpe, Mr. George Price, Mr. James Price. Mr. William Abrahams, Mr. Sharman, and Mr. and Mrs. Rigden. The funeral arrangements were carried out Mr. Tapley.
Dover Chronicle - Saturday 18 March 1916
SERGT. J. KEEFE, R. M. L.I. The death took place on 31arch 4th, at sea, on the hospital ship Garth Castle, off Scotland, of Sergt. James Keefe, R.M.L.I. The remains were taken to Queensferry hospital, and afterwards to Dover for interment, on Monday, at St. James cemetery, at which the Rev. Father Evans officiated. Besides the mourners present, there were several friends, including a number of naval watchmen. The floral tributes were very handsome. and were sent from the following :—To my beloved husband—His heart-broken wife; To our dear father—All his beloved children; In affectionate remembrance—His brother Tom; In loving memory—Nellie ; With deepest sympathy—Meg and children; With deepest sympathy—Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Sharman and Lily; With deepest ~ sympathy —Members of the Sergeants' Mess, Royal Marines Deal; With deepest sympathy—Employees R.N. Dept., Dover; With deepest sympathy—Friends at Mamains Road; With deepest sympathy--
Dover Express - Friday 17 March 1916
FUNERAL OF SERGT. J. KEEFE. The funeral took place at St. James's Cemetery 011 Monday of Sergeant J. Keefe, of the Royal Marines, who died March 4th, from wounds received action. The mourners present were Mrs. J. Keefe, Messrs. James Keefe, Keefe, Jack Keefe, and William Keefe, Miss Violet Keefe, Mr. Thomas Keefe. Mr. John Keefe, Mrs. Margaret Price, Mrs. Mary Thorpe, Mr. George Price, Mr. James Price. Mr. William Abrahams, Mr. Sharman, and Mr. and Mrs. Rigden. The funeral arrangements were carried out Mr. Tapley.
Dover Chronicle - Saturday 18 March 1916
SERGT. J. KEEFE, R. M. L.I. The death took place on 31arch 4th, at sea, on the hospital ship Garth Castle, off Scotland, of Sergt. James Keefe, R.M.L.I. The remains were taken to Queensferry hospital, and afterwards to Dover for interment, on Monday, at St. James cemetery, at which the Rev. Father Evans officiated. Besides the mourners present, there were several friends, including a number of naval watchmen. The floral tributes were very handsome. and were sent from the following :—To my beloved husband—His heart-broken wife; To our dear father—All his beloved children; In affectionate remembrance—His brother Tom; In loving memory—Nellie ; With deepest sympathy—Meg and children; With deepest sympathy—Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Sharman and Lily; With deepest ~ sympathy —Members of the Sergeants' Mess, Royal Marines Deal; With deepest sympathy—Employees R.N. Dept., Dover; With deepest sympathy—Friends at Mamains Road; With deepest sympathy--
St. James's Cemetery, Dover
KIRWAN, Thomas, Fireman, MMR, (no service number listed)
LAING, Alex, Seaman, RNR, A 8103 Cousin of Margaret McCallum, of Badachro; Gairloch, Ross-shire,
LAMB, George W, Private, RMLI, 16720 (Po) Son of John and Emily Mary Lamb, of 17, Maple St., Queen's Rd., Hull,
LE PAGE, Edward J, Ty/Engineer Sub Lieutenant, RNR Son of John and Margaret Le Page, of Southampton,
Evening Star - Saturday 11 March 1916
KILLED
Engineer Sub Lieutenant Edward J. Le Page R.N.R.
Evening Star - Saturday 11 March 1916
KILLED
Engineer Sub Lieutenant Edward J. Le Page R.N.R.
LIGHT, Arthur H, Trimmer, MMR, (no service number listed)
LLOYD, Albert J, Boy 1c, J 32967 Son of Walter John and Ellen Emily Amelia Lloyd, of 20, Wilmott Place, Hanwell, London,
LOADER, Albert, Able Seaman (RFR B 6022), 203514 (Po) Son of the late Edward and Emily Loader, of Winchester.
LONGMAID, Richard W, Trimmer, MMR, 763081
Liverpool Echo - Friday 01 March 1918
In Memoriam
LONGMAID-In loving memory of our only son and brother, RICHARD, who lost his life in the sinking or H.M.S. Alcantaral in the North Sea, February 29, 1916.-Sadly missed by his sorrowing, Mother, Father, and Sisters. (Asleep in the deep. He died as he lived, to do his bit and to take his share.)
His heart was good and his spirits brave,
And now be lies in a hero's grave.
When days are dark and friends are few,
My dear brother, how I long for you.
-His sister Dolly.
Liverpool Echo - Friday 01 March 1918
In Memoriam
LONGMAID-In loving memory of our only son and brother, RICHARD, who lost his life in the sinking or H.M.S. Alcantaral in the North Sea, February 29, 1916.-Sadly missed by his sorrowing, Mother, Father, and Sisters. (Asleep in the deep. He died as he lived, to do his bit and to take his share.)
His heart was good and his spirits brave,
And now be lies in a hero's grave.
When days are dark and friends are few,
My dear brother, how I long for you.
-His sister Dolly.
LUNNON, Thomas, Greaser, MMR, (no service number listed)
LYNSKEY, John, Steward, MMR, (no service number listed)
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 28 February 1917
IN MEMORIAM
LYNSKEY-In loving memory of our dear son, John Lynskey, killed in action on H.M.S. Alcantaral in the North Sea, February 29, 1916. R.I.P. (Sadly missed by all at home.) - 143,' Hill-street, Park-place.
LYNSKEY-In memory of our dear friend, John Lynskey, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara (On his soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy.) Sadly missed by all at 37. Park-street.
LYNSKEY-In memory of my dear friend John, killed in action on H.M.S. Alcantara (Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord.) Sadly missed by Frances Shields,
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 28 February 1917
IN MEMORIAM
LYNSKEY-In loving memory of our dear son, John Lynskey, killed in action on H.M.S. Alcantaral in the North Sea, February 29, 1916. R.I.P. (Sadly missed by all at home.) - 143,' Hill-street, Park-place.
LYNSKEY-In memory of our dear friend, John Lynskey, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara (On his soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy.) Sadly missed by all at 37. Park-street.
LYNSKEY-In memory of my dear friend John, killed in action on H.M.S. Alcantara (Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord.) Sadly missed by Frances Shields,
MIELL, George, Fireman, MMR, (no service number listed)
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of George Miell, the beloved husband of Laura Miell, who lost his life on HMS. Alcantara, February 29th, 1916. From his loving Wife and Children RIP
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of George Miell, the beloved husband of Laura Miell, who lost his life on HMS. Alcantara, February 29th, 1916. From his loving Wife and Children RIP
MILLER, Edward, Petty Officer 1c, 196315 (Po) Son of William and Frances Miller, of Portsmouth; husband of Alice E. Brown (formerly Miller), of 5 Block, 1 Quarter, Parkhurst, Isle of Wight,
Portsmouth Evening News - Saturday 11 March 1916
Killed in Action MILLER- In loving memory of Edward Miller, the beloved husband of Lizzie Miller, of 53, Simpson-road, who lost his life on Feb. 29th on one of H.M. ships.
Deeply mourned.
God knows the way, He holds the key,
He guides us with enerring hand,
Some time with tearless eyes we'll see,
' Tis there, up there, we'll understand.
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 13 March 1916
Killed in Action. MILLER—In loving memory our dear brother. Edward Miller, who lost his life one of H.M. ships, Feb. 29th.
We know not what- he suffered,
We never saw him die.
We only know he has gone and left us,
And never said good-bye.—Walt and Annie.
Portsmouth Evening News - Wednesday 08 November 1916
MILLER- In loving memory of Bert, the beloved brother-in-law, who died 8th Nov., 1915; alto the dearly beloved husband of Lizzie Miller, who gave his life for his country in H.M.S. Alcantara, Feb. 29th, 1916. Sleep on, beloved.—Lizzie Miller, 53, Simpson-road.
Portsmouth Evening News - Saturday 11 March 1916
Killed in Action MILLER- In loving memory of Edward Miller, the beloved husband of Lizzie Miller, of 53, Simpson-road, who lost his life on Feb. 29th on one of H.M. ships.
Deeply mourned.
God knows the way, He holds the key,
He guides us with enerring hand,
Some time with tearless eyes we'll see,
' Tis there, up there, we'll understand.
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 13 March 1916
Killed in Action. MILLER—In loving memory our dear brother. Edward Miller, who lost his life one of H.M. ships, Feb. 29th.
We know not what- he suffered,
We never saw him die.
We only know he has gone and left us,
And never said good-bye.—Walt and Annie.
Portsmouth Evening News - Wednesday 08 November 1916
MILLER- In loving memory of Bert, the beloved brother-in-law, who died 8th Nov., 1915; alto the dearly beloved husband of Lizzie Miller, who gave his life for his country in H.M.S. Alcantara, Feb. 29th, 1916. Sleep on, beloved.—Lizzie Miller, 53, Simpson-road.
MILLS, George H, Able Seaman, RNVR, London Z 90 Son of Henry and Annie Mills of Chalfont St. Peter, Gerrard's Cross, Bucks; husband of Emily Mills, of Great Milton, Wallingford, Berks,
MUGFORD, Nathan, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1171 Son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Ann Mugford, of Port de Grave,
MURRELL, Percy, Seaman, RNR, A 5248 Son of Thomas and Harriet Maria Murrell, of 86, Reginald Rd., Bexhill-on-Sea,
NEALE, Ted, Stoker 1c (RFR B 5537), SS 107945 (Po) Son of Henry Neale. Native of Herts,
NOBLE, David, Able Seaman (RFR B 2136), 207466 (Po) Husband of Jane Noble, of 7, George St., Macduff, Banffshire.
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 30 March 1916
ROSEHEARTY SEAMAN DROWNED
David Noble, R.N.R., 7 George Street, Macduff, who was engaged on board an auxiliary cruiser, has been accidentally drowned. He was 35 years of age, and leaves wife and four children. was a native Rosehearty, but went to Macduff a number years ago. His wife is daughter of Mr William Cowie, George Street, Macduff. Noble was very quiet and unassuming young man, and was much respected. He was an ardent Freemason, and took a great interest in Lodge St James (No. 653), Macduff, to he was affiliated a number of years ago.
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 30 March 1916
ROSEHEARTY SEAMAN DROWNED
David Noble, R.N.R., 7 George Street, Macduff, who was engaged on board an auxiliary cruiser, has been accidentally drowned. He was 35 years of age, and leaves wife and four children. was a native Rosehearty, but went to Macduff a number years ago. His wife is daughter of Mr William Cowie, George Street, Macduff. Noble was very quiet and unassuming young man, and was much respected. He was an ardent Freemason, and took a great interest in Lodge St James (No. 653), Macduff, to he was affiliated a number of years ago.
PAGELLA, Francis, Steward, MMR, (no service number listed)
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM.
In loving memory of Francis, eldest son of E. and E. Pagella, who was killed, February 29th, 1916, whilst serving on H.M.S. Alcantara, aged 23.
"For his country be died."
Southern Echo - Friday 01 March 1918
In Memoriam,
PAGELLA.~ In loving memory of dear Francis, eldest son of E. and E. Pagella, who was killed in action on H.M.S. Alcantara, February 29th, 1916, aged 22. He died for his country.
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM.
In loving memory of Francis, eldest son of E. and E. Pagella, who was killed, February 29th, 1916, whilst serving on H.M.S. Alcantara, aged 23.
"For his country be died."
Southern Echo - Friday 01 March 1918
In Memoriam,
PAGELLA.~ In loving memory of dear Francis, eldest son of E. and E. Pagella, who was killed in action on H.M.S. Alcantara, February 29th, 1916, aged 22. He died for his country.
PEARSE, John, Stoker 1c (RFR B 5537), SS 100131 (Dev) Son of Harry and Harriet Pearse, of 1, East St., Okehampton; husband of Amelia Pearse, of 46, North St., Okehampton, Devon.
POOK, Charles H, Ty/Engineer Sub Lieutenant, RNR Son of Charles Seward Pook and Lucy Pook, of 73, Porchester Rd., Woolston, Southampton,
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM
In ever loving memory of Charles Harry, dearly loved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Pook, 73, Porchester-road, Woolston, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara February 29th, 1916.
Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand, and the sound of a voice that is still,
Southern Echo - Friday 01 March 1918
In Memoriam
POOK.—In ever loving memory of our dearly loved Son and Brother, Charles Harry Pook, who lost his life on board H.M.S Alcantara, February 29, 1916, aged 24
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die,
Southern Echo - Saturday 01 March 1919
IN MEMORIAM
POOK. In loving memory of Engr. Sub Lieut. Charles H. Pook, who lost his life by enemy action in H..M.A.C. Alcantara on February 29th, 1916. From his Father, Mother and Brothers, at Kingsclere." Porchester-road, Woolston.
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM
In ever loving memory of Charles Harry, dearly loved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Pook, 73, Porchester-road, Woolston, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara February 29th, 1916.
Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand, and the sound of a voice that is still,
Southern Echo - Friday 01 March 1918
In Memoriam
POOK.—In ever loving memory of our dearly loved Son and Brother, Charles Harry Pook, who lost his life on board H.M.S Alcantara, February 29, 1916, aged 24
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die,
Southern Echo - Saturday 01 March 1919
IN MEMORIAM
POOK. In loving memory of Engr. Sub Lieut. Charles H. Pook, who lost his life by enemy action in H..M.A.C. Alcantara on February 29th, 1916. From his Father, Mother and Brothers, at Kingsclere." Porchester-road, Woolston.
PORTER, Gordon, Boy 1c, J 32962
PRINCE, William E, Able Seaman (RFR B 979), 196621 (Po) Only son of William and Alice Constance Prince, of 2, Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton. Born at Croydon, Surrey.
READ, John, Steward, MMR, (no service number listed)
RILEY, Alfred V, Steward, MMR, (no service number listed)
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser - Saturday 01 April 1916
LOST THE “ALCANTARA.” recently announced that Petty Officer A. Valentine Biley, son Mr. A. J. Bilcy (Sunt, the Caterham Division of the St. John Ambulance was lost whilst serving on one H.U. ships. Now that the. engagement in which his ship took part in the North Sea has been officially reported, it may be stated that he was one of the crew of the "Alcantara," which herself was sunk after being torpedoed. but not before she had put out of action the German raider "Greif," which also sank.
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser - Saturday 01 April 1916
LOST THE “ALCANTARA.” recently announced that Petty Officer A. Valentine Biley, son Mr. A. J. Bilcy (Sunt, the Caterham Division of the St. John Ambulance was lost whilst serving on one H.U. ships. Now that the. engagement in which his ship took part in the North Sea has been officially reported, it may be stated that he was one of the crew of the "Alcantara," which herself was sunk after being torpedoed. but not before she had put out of action the German raider "Greif," which also sank.
ROBERTS, Harold F, Boy 1c, J 32841 (Ch)
ROUTLEDGE, William, Fireman, MMR, (no service number listed)
SANDFORD, John, Fireman, MMR, (no service number listed)
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM
SANFORD - In memory of John Thomas Sanford, who lost his life in the sinking of HMS. Aleantara, February 29th, 1916. Gone, but not forgotten.
Southern Echo - Saturday 01 March 1919
In Memoriam
SANDFORD.-In loving memory of our dear brother, Jack, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara February 29th, 1916: Also of dear Dad, who passed away February 16th, 1916.
Gone, but not forgotten.
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM
SANFORD - In memory of John Thomas Sanford, who lost his life in the sinking of HMS. Aleantara, February 29th, 1916. Gone, but not forgotten.
Southern Echo - Saturday 01 March 1919
In Memoriam
SANDFORD.-In loving memory of our dear brother, Jack, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara February 29th, 1916: Also of dear Dad, who passed away February 16th, 1916.
Gone, but not forgotten.
STANLEY, Leonard, Ty/Sub Lieutenant, RNR, Died 2nd March. Son of Walter E. Stanley, of St. Cloud, Florida, U.S.A.; husband of Kate Stanley. Born at Hull, Memorial: Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery.
Lyness Naval Cemetery, Hoy Orkney Photo: ADB48 Find A Grave
STEVENSON, Jack E, Private, RMLI (RFR B 1022), 12180 (Po) Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
STYLE, William C, Able Seaman (RFR B 2538), 290651 (Po) Husband of Daisy Florence Style, of 93, Northfield Rd., King's Norton, Birmingham. Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
SUTHERLAND, Joseph, Seaman, RNR, A 7369 Son of William and Jane Sutherland, of 10, Sandend, Portsoy, Banffshire, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
TANNER, Frederick, Fireman, MMR, (no service number listed)
Southern Echo - Saturday 01 March 1919
IN MEMORIAM
TANNER.-In loving memory of Frederick T. Tanner (Bob), the dearly beloved brother of Edith Ireland, of 14, Bevois- street, who lost his life through the sinking of H.M.S. Alcantara on February 29, 1916.
But his memory is as dear to-day
As in the hour he passed away.
-Still sadly missed. From his loving Sister and Brothers.
Southern Echo - Saturday 01 March 1919
IN MEMORIAM
TANNER.-In loving memory of Frederick T. Tanner (Bob), the dearly beloved brother of Edith Ireland, of 14, Bevois- street, who lost his life through the sinking of H.M.S. Alcantara on February 29, 1916.
But his memory is as dear to-day
As in the hour he passed away.
-Still sadly missed. From his loving Sister and Brothers.
TEMPLE, George F S, Chief Steward, MMR, (no service number listed) Husband of H. M. H. Temple, of 3, Ordnance Rd., Southampton.
THORNHILL, William R, Steward, MMR, (no service number listed)
Southern Echo - Wednesday 28 February 1917
IN MEMORIAM
THORNHILL-In loving memory of William Thornhill, the eldest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. Thornhill, of 18, Methuen- street, Southampton, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara
R.I.P.
February 29th, 1916.
Southern Echo - Wednesday 28 February 1917
IN MEMORIAM
THORNHILL-In loving memory of William Thornhill, the eldest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. Thornhill, of 18, Methuen- street, Southampton, who lost his life on H.M.S. Alcantara
R.I.P.
February 29th, 1916.
UNWIN, James W, Private, RMLI, 17862 (Po) Son of H. and E. Unwin, of 8, Darby Terrace, Lotus St., Nottingham,Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
WADDINGHAM, James, Private, RMLI (RFR B 1072), 12494 (Po) Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
WILLIAMS, Robert, 3rd Cook, MMR, (no service number listed) Son of Henry and Sophia Williams, of 50, J Suvenal St., Cazneau St., Liverpool,
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 28 February 1918
In Memoriam.
WlLLlAMS—February 29. 1916, H.M.S.. Alcantara, ROBERT (Bob), the dearly - beloved second son of Mrs. Carlin 50, Juvenal-street. Also HENRY, third son the above, who was killed in action, July 7. 1916. (Deeply mourned by Mother and Family.)
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 28 February 1918
In Memoriam.
WlLLlAMS—February 29. 1916, H.M.S.. Alcantara, ROBERT (Bob), the dearly - beloved second son of Mrs. Carlin 50, Juvenal-street. Also HENRY, third son the above, who was killed in action, July 7. 1916. (Deeply mourned by Mother and Family.)
WILTON, Henry, Greaser, MMR, (no service number listed)
Southern Echo - Saturday 01 March 1919
In Memoriam
WILTON. In loving memory of my dear brother, Henry, who lost his life on his Majesty's Ship Alcantara. February 29. 1916.-From his loving Sister and Brother- in-law, G. and J. Bagley: also from his two Nieces, Nellie and Kate,
Southern Echo - Saturday 01 March 1919
In Memoriam
WILTON. In loving memory of my dear brother, Henry, who lost his life on his Majesty's Ship Alcantara. February 29. 1916.-From his loving Sister and Brother- in-law, G. and J. Bagley: also from his two Nieces, Nellie and Kate,
WINDER, William D H (real name, but served as William D King), Able Seaman, RNVR, Sussex 6/10 Husband of Mrs. A. Winder, of 1, The Huts, Denton Island, Newhaven, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
WYLES, Alfred, Trimmer, MMR, (no service number listed)
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM
In ever loving memory of my dear son, John Alfred Ernest Wyles, youngest son f the late Edward and Alice Wyles, who lost his life on H.M.S, Alcantara.
Gone, but not forgotten,
and never will his dear memory fade."
-From his still sorrowing Mother,
Southern Echo - Thursday 01 March 1917
IN MEMORIAM
In ever loving memory of my dear son, John Alfred Ernest Wyles, youngest son f the late Edward and Alice Wyles, who lost his life on H.M.S, Alcantara.
Gone, but not forgotten,
and never will his dear memory fade."
-From his still sorrowing Mother,
