HMS BAYANO

HMS Bayano

HMS Bayano. 11/03/1915

Displacement: 5948 grt.

Length: 127.0 m. Beam: 16.2 m. Draught: 9.2 m

Propulsion: 2 x 3 cyl. Triple expansion steam engines, , 2 screws

Complement: 218

Crew Lost: 196

Armament: 9 × 6 in guns

S.S. Bayano was a banana boat built in Glasgow and launched in 1913 by A Stephen & Sons, for Elders & Fyffes.

History

London Evening Standard - Monday 21 April 1913

NEW WEST INDIAN LINER. Messrs. Alex. Stephen and Sons (Limited). Glaagow, launched on Saturday the twin-screw steamer—a fruit carrier—Bayano, for Messrs. Elder and Fyfies, London. A feature of the vessel is the large extent of the insulated cold storage, which is 250.000 cubic feet.. She will trade between Bristol the West Indies, and Central America. She was named by Miss Neu Hunter, a daughter of one of the directors.

Lloyd's List - Thursday 24 April 1913

A STILL WIDER CHANNEL.

While there were congratulations all round over the launch of the Aquitania at Clydebank on Monday, it should not be forgotten that the river at and above the yard has very little to spare in the way of breadth. When she was checked the Aquitania's sters was only about 100 ft. from the east bank of the Cart-a very short distance when the length of the vessel is considered. Then, at Fairfield, on Saturday, the strong wind caught the newly launched Allan liner Calgarian and threw her right across the channel, until her stem was resting gently on one side and her stern on the other. But for powerful tugs and very smart handling the side would have been back before she could have been straightened down the river, and then there might have been a disaster. At Linthouse, on the same tide, the newly launched Elders and Fyffes' banana steamer Bayano got caught in the same gust of wind, and as the river was blocked by the Calgarian, she could not pass up to Prince's Dock, where she was to be berthed. In the narrow channel, and without way on, she was almost un- manageable, and was, for a time, in imminent danger of being blown on the banks. But it is not only for launches that a still wider channel is necessary in the upper reaches. The steamers trading regularly with the port are now so large that they, too, require more space when passing up and down the river.

Kinematograph Weekly - Thursday 15 January 1914

The Cinema Halles Trading Co., of 51 Rupert Street, W., inform us that the Cinescope, owing evidently to its low price and efficient qualitics as a home and educational projector, is in great demand, so much so that it is being installed in some of the Atlantic liners for the amusement of passengers during long voyages. The machine had to pass through numerous tests to prove its safety and efficiency before it was adopted. It gives a 5 ft. picture, and the method of illumination is by means of an enclosed metal filament lamp of high candle power. The first installation is on board the " Bayano, one of the Elder Fyfe steamers. Mr. O'Neill Farrell is conducting the first ship kinema on behalf of the shipping company.

S.S. Bayano (LiWD Collection)

The Loss

On March 11th, 1915, HMS Bayano, was on her way to Liverpool to receive coal when she was torpedoed by the German U Boat U-27, (Lt.Cdr. Wegener.) at 05.15 and sank very rapidly. There were only 22 survivors.

The Wreck

HMS Bayano has the Wreck Card number 3821. The card was created in 1972 and the position 55 0302N 05 26 06W. The position was taken from DODAS (10 mile NW by W of Corsewell Point)

A survey in 1972 by HMS Fox failed to locate a wreck in this position but did locate a wreck in 55 03 17N, 05 26 10W.

In 1982 the Kingfisher trawling chart shows a wreck in 55 03 04N, 05 26 32W

The Dive

In 2025 the wreck of HMS Bayano was dived by a group of experienced technical diver - ProjectXplore. the following description of the dive and project was kindly supplied by Leo Fielding.

On 12 October 2025, ProjectXplore divers, supported by skipper Richard Lafferty and crew Timmy Donaghy on board the dive charter MV Aquaholics 5, successfully identified the wreck of HMS Bayano, at a depth of 106m in the North Channel between Northern Ireland and Scotland. On 12 October 2025, the team surveyed the site using a towed side scan sonar (SSS). Subsequently, on 12 and 13 October 2025, the team documented the site.

The wreck of HMS Bayano sits in 106m, with a least depth of 84m, lying bow NNW / stern SSE, with a 20-degree list to starboard. In places, the wreck rises over 15 metres high from the seabed. Much of her superstructure is still in place above her. We are confident that we have conclusively identified the wreck as HMS Bayano, on the basis that she remains the only British Armed Merchant Cruiser (“AMC”) from the First World War sunk in the North Channel with an armament of 6” (152mm) guns. No other British AMC from the First World War was sunk in the North Channel with this type of armament.

Two of the 6-inch guns were photographed, one on the forward starboard rail and one on the centre line of the stern, confirming her conversion from a merchant ship to an AMC. We also measured and photographed the internal diameter of the muzzle of the 6” gun at the stern. Furthermore, the barrel length was confirmed via sonar to measure 6.3m as expected for a Mark 1 QF 6-inch central pivot naval gun.

In addition, we located the following features that reinforce the identification:
► Machinery consistent with early 20th-century refrigeration systems was
identified, including insulated piping and compressor remnants, evidence of the
ship’s pre-war service as a refrigerated fruit carrier.
► The forecastle 6-inch gun remained on the starboard rail, as reported by Johnny
Caulfield, the 20-year-old reservist on look-out duty when U-27’s torpedo struck
(“I was on look-out duty under the bridge at the time, when there was a fearful
crash … Almost instantly the gun on the forecastle went over the side.”)1.
► The bridge foundation and funnel base were identified amidships, confirming the
single-funnel layout typical of Alexander Stephen & Sons designs. Two masts
were documented, one forward and one aft, both collapsed onto the deck.
► We found the distinctive 5-bar safety railings on the promenade deck parallel
with the gunwales outside the companionway as per the photographs here in the
report.
► The well-preserved stern section showed the vessel’s characteristic elliptical
transom profile. The hull’s steel construction, riveted seams, and framing pattern
matched Alexander Stephen & Sons merchant shipbuilding methods.
► The vessel’s dimensions matched the dimensions of HMS Bayano: 126m long and
16m beam confirmed via sonar.
► The pattern of damage on the seabed today closely matches reports of the
circumstances of her loss. There was a clear break forward of the bridge at its
largest on the starboard side, which matches reports from the Royal Marine,
Arthur Craze, that U-27’s torpedo struck “directly under the bridge on the
starboard side, and the fore part of the ship seemed to be blown up”.
► The location of the wreck sits just 1.7nm from the position indicated by Royal
Marine, Private Arthur Craze, and 2.4nm from the position indicated by U-27’s
Kriegstagebuch (“KTB” or war diary) maintained by Kapitänleutnant Wegener.

Crew Lost

ABSALOM, George H, Private, RMLI (RFR B 1120), 10079 (Po)

APPLEBY, Thomas, Able Seaman, RNVR, Tyne Z508

Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Friday 26 March 1915

Roll of Honour.

APPLEBY.-Lost on the Bayano, on the 11th March, aged 32 years, Thomas Appleby, dearly-beloved husband of Hannah Appleby, No. 5, Trewhitt's Crescent.

ARCHER, Arthur, Private, RMLI, 16725 (Po)

ASHTON, James L, Private, RMLI (RFR B 1108), 9947 (Po)

Northern Whig - Wednesday 17 March 1915

BAYANO VICTIMS AT LARNE.

Inquest and Funeral.

Dr. J. J. Adams, J.P., held inquest at Larne yesterday the bodies two men, presumably of the crew of H.M.S. Bayano, which were landed Larne Harbour on Sunday afternoon, having been picked up by the trawler Ceresia off Bangor, County Down. Sergeant Scott gave evidence as to the clothing and marks on the bodies. One man who was only partially had the letters P.W.” and ” 0.P.W.” tattooed his left arm and hand, though his underclothing bore the name of J. L. Ashton, R.N.R.” The other man was full and the marks his jacket denoted the rank of a petty officer of the carpenter rating. Lieutenant Bayne, of the trawler Ceresia, deposed to the finding of the bodies in midchannel on Sunday morning. His opinion was that they were members of the crew of the Bayano, but could not give definite evidence to that effect. The lieutenant also stated that in the carpenter’s pocket found a piece of sandpaper on the back of which was written in pencil, “ Wal . . Baldon. 4319.” Dr. J. M. Killen stated that in his opinion death was due to drowning, and the jury returned a verdict accordingly. The funeral of the two victims took place in the afternoon. Among those present were Admiral Barlowe and Captain Engineer Smith, with other naval officers, and detachment of the R.I.C. under Head-Constable M’Hugh. The service was conducted at the graveside by Rev. Andrew Boyd. M.A., rector of Larne and Inwer, and the Rev*. J. Lyle and D. H. Hanson, 8.A., of the Presbyterian Church.

Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 18 March 1915

Killed in Action.

ASHTON—On 11th inst., James Lockhart, (Jock) Ashton, aged 34 years and 6 days who lost his life on H.M.S. Bayano, the dearly loved husband of Alice Ashton (nee Peachey) of 12, Somerset-street, Southsea, and father of his little son, Jim.
Dearly loved and sadly missed.
Sleep on, beloved, and take thy rest,
‘Twas' God’s will. for He knew best.
Glasgow papers, please copy.

Greenland Cemetery Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland Photo: Stephen Elliott

ATCHESON, James H, 2nd Steward, MMR, 772136

Isle of Man Courier - Friday 26 March 1915

KILLED IN ACTION.

ATCHESON.—On March 11th, through the sinking of H.M. Cruiser ‘‘Bayano.” James Henry, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Atcheson, Maughold Street, Ramsey, aged 35 years.

ATKINSON, Thomas, Private, RMLI, 16352 (Po)

BAILEY, Albert C, Private, RMLI, 17189 (Po)

BAILEY, Leslie F, Ty/Midshipman, RNR

Clapham Observer - Friday 19 March 1915

Obituary. MIDSHIPMAN BAILEY. , Much sympathy has been aroused with Mrs, Bailey, of 11, Belle Vue Gardens, Clapham Road, in the bereavement she has sustained by the death of her youngest son, Leslie Frank Bailey. midshipman, R.N.R., who went down with H.M.S. ''Bayano” on the 11th inst. Midshipman Bailey was nineteen years of age. He was educated at Brixton (St. John's School), where he was held in the highest regard and esteem by a considerable circle of friends. Joining the Navy as cadet, Bailey, who was universally regarded as a youth of great promise. He made rapid progress, and would undoubtedly have gone forward had his life been spared. A particularly tragic feature of his death was the fact that he had returned from a week's leave on the very night that his ship was torpedoed. When the vessel was struck the deceased was in his bunk, and as the ship sank almost immediately there was no chance of escape. He was of a disposition that commands friendship and was very popular with his shipmates, A memorial service in honour of the deceased sailor was held yesterday at St. John's Church, Wiltshire Road, Brixton, where he was confirmed.,

BAIN, Alexander G, Private, RMLI (RFR B 1024), 7542 (Po)

Larne Times - Saturday 03 April 1915

LOST WITH THE BAYANO,

FUNERAL SERVICE AT PORTAFERRY.

Six bodies have been found along the Ards peninsula during the past few days, and on Friday Dr. Wallace (coroner for the division) attended at Portavogie and held an inquest on one of the bodies, believed to be that of a naval seaman named Spracklion, which had been found on the shore at Portavogie. He then proceeded to Cloughey boathouse, and held an inquest on a body that had been found by John M'Causland, of Portaferry, floating in the lough at Cloughey. Nothing was found to enable the body to be identified. He afterwards went to Tara Coastguard Station and held an inquest on three bodies. One was identified as that of a naval seaman named W. A. Wellstead and one named G. A. Bain. The other was not identified. All are naval seamen, believed to be part of the crew of the Bayano, which was torpedoed on the 11th March, which had a crew of 202 officers and men, of whom only 26 were saved. Dr. Mark M'Donald, Portaferry, attended and gave medical evidence as to the cause of death, when the verdict " Found drowned" was returned.

On Saturday the mournful procession of three coffins, enshrouded with the Union Jack, slowly wended its way through the principal streets of the town to Ballyphilip Church. The Navy was represented at the funeral by District-Officer Davies, from Bangor, Chief Officers Knight and Fitzgerald, from Cloughey and Tara, with a number of coastguards from the stations; the constabulary by Sergeant Diver and four constables of the Royal Irish Constabulary from Portaferry; a contingent of the Ulster Volunteer Force, under the command of Mr. William Hoddley, and of the Nationalist Volunteers, under the command of Mr. Joseph Shields, and a large assembly of the inhabitants of the town and district attended the funeral services. The three coffins were borne into the aisle of the church by the coastguards, the Nationalist and Ulster Volunteers. The services were con- ducted by the Rev. G. S. Greer, B.A., rector, and Rev. J. Boyle, curate of the parish, and Miss Rigby (organist) and the choir supplied the music. Just before the funeral started from Tara Chief Officer Knight received instructions by wire to have the body of W. A. Wellstead sent on to Portsmouth, his native place, and his body was detained at Tara pending the necessary arrangements.

Ballyphilip Church of Ireland Graveyard Portaferry, County Dow Northern Ireland Photo: Kevin Byers

BALDWIN, William, Carpenter's Mate, MMR, (not listed)

BALSOM, William, Fireman, MMR, 619380

BARNES, William, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

BARRATT, Fred, Able Seaman (RFR B 3265), SS 803 (Po)

BEER, Philip, Petty Officer 2c, 173325 (Po)

BELL, Richard H W, Able Seaman (RFR B 5926), 232469 (Po)

BIRD, Archie, 3rd Cook, MMR, (not listed)

BLACKEN, Thomas, Fireman, MMR, 734934

BLYTH, John M R, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

BLYTON, Cyril N, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

Lincoln Leader and County Advertiser - Saturday 20 March 1915

LOST WITH H.M.S. BAYANO.

Well-known Lincolner’s Fate.

FIRST TO SIGHT THE “ BLUECHER.”

As our readers will remember, a few weeks ago we published this photograph of Stoker Cyril Blyton, a well-known Lincoln lad, the 24 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Blyton, of 21, Clifton-street. Last week came the news that his ship. H.M.S. "Bayano "-a British auxiliary cruiser- had been torpedoed off the Wigtownshire Coast, and it is now officially reported that Stoker Blyton is amongst the lost.
Last week Stoker Blyton had been on leave in Scotland, and on Wednesday evening he rejoined his ship, which sailed that night. At about 5 a.m. on the Thursday, the survivors state, there was a loud explosion, and most of the crew were below. The doors of the cabins jammed and those inside were trapped.
Four or five weeks ago Stoker Blyton came home on a flying visit from Liverpool, where the " Bayano" had put into dock for a short time. He was then already distinguished.. H.M.S." Bayano" was the first ship to sight the German Bluecher, battleship and, in all probability, Stoker Blyton was the only Lincolner who was present at that great naval victory. When his ship saw the "Bluecher" his officers, of course, signalled to the other vessels of the flotilla, and the "Bayano" fell behind. "It was early in the morning-we don't know Sundays from any other days, "- said Mrs. Blyton, as she told our representative the story as given by her son," when the big German cruisers were first sighted by the Bayano. The warning was given, together with the command to reverse our ship, as we could not expect to do anything in a stand-up fight. But we soon saw the Lion leading the line of our battle cruisers, and then the battle began. We couldn't see anything at first but dense volumes of smoke all over the place," he continued, and the noise of the gun-fire was simply terrific. Then the smoke faded away and the noise lessened. We soon saw the German ships steaming away at full speed, and the Lion' and the others chasing them. We knew nothing more about the ships until they returned, but for a long time afterwards we could hear the firing."
Stoker Blyton was a boy at St Andrew's School, Lincoln, and when at the age of 13 or 14 years he joined the Navy.
After having served five years he was discharged as medically unfit, suffering from rheumatism. On the outbreak of war he again volunteered, leaving a good position and a comfortable home, to do his duty.
For sighting the German squadron in the North Sea, Stoker Blyton would have been entitled to prize-money if he had survived. At Christmas he received the present of cigarettes, etc., from the Princess Mary, which he prized very much, and which he brought home on the occasion of his last visit in the beginning of February.
Stoker Blyton was an only son, and great sympathy will be extended to his parents and friends in the loss of so gallant a sailor.
The only intimation which his parents have received-and it is significant enough- is the following printed communication from the Admiralty:- The King commands me to assure you of the true sympathy of His Majesty and the Queen in your sorrow.

(Below Photo)
GALLANT YOUNG LINCOLN SEAMAN, LOST WITH THE “ BAYANO.” We published this photograph a few weeks ‘mck when Stoker Blyton was over in Lincoln on a short leave. His ship was the first to sight the German raiding cruisers, and it was her signal that called up the British ships to the North Sea victory. He has now gone to a sailor’s grave with the * Bayano.” [Photo, Walker.]

BOWEN, David L, Engine Room Artificer, RNR, EA 1527

BRATTAN, Arthur C, Act/Lieutenant, RNR

Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 16 March 1915

Among the victims of the auxiliary cruiser Bayano was the son of Mr. Arthur C Brattan, of Liverpool. Mr. Arthur Crosfield Brattan, after securing his certificate as master mariner, joined the P. and 0. for a short period, afterwards transferring to the Union Castle Line, where he rose from fourth to second officer. On the outbreak of war he joined the Royal Naval Reserve, and saw active service as sub-lieutenant R.N.R., afterwards being promoted to lieutenant.

Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 20 March 1915

THE CASUALTY LIST.

Owing to the pressure upon our space it will impossible for the “Army and Navy Gazette to publish more than the names and biographies of officers who have died while on service.

THE NAVY.

Lieut. A. C. Brattan. K.N.H., had only just been promoted to that rank, for joining the Bayano Dec. 5, 1914, he was a Sub-Lieutenant. It was Jan. 1,1914, that joined the Royal Naval Reserve as probationary Sub-Lieutenant.

BROOM, John C B, Assistant Steward, MMR, (not listed)

Western Daily Press - Saturday 20 March 1915

DEATHS.

BROOM.—March. 11, John (Jack), beloved eon the late Francis Broom, of 15, Argyle Road. St. Paul's, drowned on H.M.S. Bayano. Loved all. Aged 22.
Oh hear us when we cry to Thee,
for those in peril on the sea.

BROWN, Alfred E, Able Seaman (RFR B 3219), SS 742 (Po)

BROWN, Edmond, Leading Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 815

BROWN, Ernest A, Ty/Act/Lieutenant, RNR

Enfield Gazette - Friday 26 March 1915

In the list of the crew lost by the sinking of H.M. auxiliary cruiser Bayano, torpedoed whilst on patrol duty, appeared the name of Lieut. E. A. Brown, a well-known Cheshunt man.

Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 20 March 1915

THE CASUALTY LIST.

Owing to the pressure upon our space it will impossible for the “Army and Navy Gazette to publish more than the names and biographies of officers who have died while on service.

THE NAVY.
Sub-Lieutenant. E. A. Brown, B. N.H., was serving as navigating officer the Bayano the time she was lost on patrol duty. He was gazetted to a temporary commission in the Royal Naval Reserve on Nov. 28 last as sab-lieutenant, and was apparently promoted after joining the Bayano.

BROWN, James, Armourer (Pens), 149118 (Po)

BROWN, James S, Ordinary Seaman, RNVR, Tyne Z 531

BURBIDGE, Stephen E, Shipwright 1c, 106752 (Po)

Western Gazette - Friday 26 March 1915

DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY.-The cost of the war has been brought home to the inhabitants of this village through the death of Mr. Stephen Burbidge, who went down with H.M.S. Bayano, when that le fated ship was torpedoed by a German submarine. Mr. Stephen Burbidge, who was a native of this village, joined the Royal Navy in 1876, and saw much active service, being present at the bombardment of Alexandria and also of East Africa. Alter 21 years service he left the Royal Navy and settled down in his native village. On the outbreak of war in August, he re-joined the service, and was for some time Petty Officer on H.M.S. Gratton. Not long ago he was transferred to the Bayano, and was one of the brave men who met their death in that ship. He leaves a widow and two children, with whom the deepest sympathy is felt.

BURRIDGE, Albert H, Bugler, RMLI, 16789 (Po)

Portsmouth Evening News - Tuesday 23 March 1915

Killed in Action.

BURRIDGE-In memory of our dear son. Albert Henry Burridge (Bert), bugler, R.M.L.I.. who lost his life in H.M.S. Bayano March 11th, 1915, aged 16.-From mum and dad.

Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 11 March 1920

In Memoriam.

BURRIDGE-In loving memory of our dear son, Albert J. Burridge, bugler, R.M.L.I., who lost his life on H.M.S. Bayano March 11th, 1915-Mother and dad.

BURRIDGE-In ever loving memory of our dear brother, Bert, who was drowned on H.M.S. Bayano.-Nellie,, Kate, Jessie, Phillis, Dorothy, George, and Will.

BUTTLE, Charles T, Able Seaman (RFR B 7016), 207178 (Po)

BUTTON, Alec, Able Seaman (RFR B 2897), 228924 (Po)

CAMPBELL, John, Seaman, RNR, C 3356

Highland News - Saturday 20 March 1915

BAYANO DISASTER-FOUR LEWIS VICTIMS.-The Admiralty intimate that the following Lewis Royal Naval Reservists were lost in the disaster to H.M.S. Bayano:-John Campbell, 13 Upper Aird; Roderick Smith, 20 South Bragar; Donald Murray,, 12 Coll; and George Graham, 1 Portnaguran. We hope to make further reference to the unfortunate men next week.

CARPENTER, Alfred, Able Seaman (RFR B 3292), 187102 (Po)

Wimbledon News - Saturday 20 March 1915

A Wimbledon Seaman Lost Is The " Bayano."

Able-bodied Seaman Alfred Carpenter, who went down last week with the armed liner "Bayano," was for some years in the Wimbledon Fire Brigade. He lived it Durham-road, where his parents still reside. Having finished his period is the Royal Navy, Carpenter came direct into the service of the Fire Brigade in November, 1909, and remained till be was called up on the outbreak of the war early in August last. He was drafted first to H.M.S. "Grafton," and was later transferred to the "Bayano." The late fireman visited Wimbledon on leave fire weeks ago.

Wimbledon News - Saturday 27 March 1915

KILLED IN ACTION.

CARPENTER.—On the. 11th inst., Alfred Carpenter, R.F.R., Seaman Gunner. H.M.S. "Bayano," torpedoed in the Irish Channel.

Wimbledon News - Saturday 27 March 1915

"Bayano." Victim's Naval Career. We are indebted to Mr. H. T. Gear. of 19, Kenwyn-road, Wimbledon. for the following interesting particulars of the career of Mr. Alfred Carpenter, whom sad death we recorded last week. Mr. Gear writes:--

"It was with painful regret that I learned from your last issue that Alfred Carpenter was amongst the unfortunate victims in the recent disaster which befell H.M.S. "Bayano," and as he was a member of a Wimbledon family of over thirty years' standing it will be interesting to the numerous friends of the family to know that Alfred Carpenter was for several years on the China Station, attached to H.M.S. 'Powerful," which ship, it will be remembered, on her return home, was transferred to Durban. where she landed some of her guns which did such effectual work in the Boer War while co- 1 operating with Sir Redvers Buller in Natal. For services on this occasion he wore the medal for the Boer War. Also he was one of the specially selected few to accompany the King (then Prince of Wales) on his memorable world tour to Australia at the opening of the Parliament of the first Commonwealth, and to Canada. Be was the proud possessor of a medal which was handed to him and others at Aden by the present King to commemorate the tour. Alfred Carpenter was so extremely reticent that the many friends of the family will be happy to know he had seen such service in H, M. Navy.'

CARR, Henry C, Commander

Lancashire Evening Post - Monday 15 March 1915

LATE COMMANDER CARR. A NEPHEW OF MR. JOHN TALBOT FAIR.

Commander Henry Cecil Carr, R.N., who lost his life by the sinking of H.M.S. Bayano by a torpedo on Thursday last, was the 4th son of the late Mr. John Carr, of Reseworth, Newcastle on-Tyne and Scremerston Sea House, Berwickshire, and nephew of Mr. John Talbot Fair, Lytham, his mother being the fifth daughter of the late Mr. James Trotter Fair, of Warton Hall, Lytham. Another brother is also in the navy, Commander Reginald Carr, R.N., while another is in the London Scottish. The late commander leaves a young widow to mourn his loss. The / heroism of Commander Carr was testified to by survivors. As the boat went down he was on the bridge, cool and collected. Just before, one of the crew was giving out lifebelts, and the captain, tapping him on the shoulder, said, "Good lad, save yourself.' One survivor told how the captain shook hands with him and then stepped on to the bridge. Next moment the cruiser began to go down bows first with the captain at his post.

The Scotsman - Saturday 13 March 1915

THE COMMANDER OF THE BAYANO. Commander H. C. Carr served as a midshipman on the Boadicea. (flag); and subsequently was in the Naval Brigade when the Brigade was under the command of Vice-Admiral the Hon. Sir E. R. Fremantle, Commander-in-Chief, East Indies, for the, punitive expedition against the Sultan of Vitu in East Africa, October 1890. For these services he was awarded the General Africa Medal, Vitu, 1890, with clasp..

Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 20 March 1915

THE CASUALTY LIST.

Owing to the pressure upon our space it will impossible for the “Army and Navy Gazette to publish more than the names and biographies of officers who have died while on service.

THE NAVY.

Com. H. C. Carr, commanding the auxiliary cruiser Bayano, was forty-two yean age, and was the fourth son of the late John Carr, of Roseworth, Newcastle-on- Tyne. Entering the Navy in July, 1885, he became Sub-Lieu tenant in February, 1892, and a Lieutenant in June, 1894, in which latter year he was serving in the Resolution In the Channel, As a Midshipman, he had served in the Boadicea, flagship of Sir Edmund Fremantle in the East Indies, at the time of the Vita Expedition of 1890, in which be was landed and took part, receiving the medal and clasp. He did not specialise a Lieutenant, and was promoted Commander in June, 1905 after a period as 1st Lieutenant of the stokers’ training ship Nelson. A few weeks before war broke out, had been appointed to command the Aboukir, in reserve, but on Aug. 1 was appointed for service ti e Admiralty. He took command of the Bayano on Nov, 23.

East & West Africa Medal With Witu 1890 Clasp

CARRIGAN, James, Assistant Steward, MMR, (not listed)

CASE, George H, Cooper, 133808 (Po)

Western Daily Press - Tuesday 23 March 1915

DEATHS

CASE.—George Henry. Petty Officer, the beloved eldest son Mrs Case and the late George Henry Case, of 42, Haverstock Road. Knowle, lost H.M.S. Bayano, torpedoed March 11. Weymouth papers please copy.

CASTLE, James, Leading Seaman, 140097 (Po)

CHANT, John F C, Private, RMLI (RFR B 873), 9061 (Po)

Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 18 March 1915

CHANT-On March 11th, in the loss of H.M.S. Bayano John F. C. (Fred), aged 31, the dearly-beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Chant, of Gosport.

CHANT-In loving memory of our dear brother, Fred, who lost his life on HMS Bayano March 11th.-Harry and Ada (Message). He died a hero.

CHANT-In loving memory of my dear uncle (Fred), lost on H.M.S. Bayano, March 11th, 1915. Asleep in the deep.-Claude.

Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 13 March 1916

Killed in Action.-In Memoriam.

CHANT-In fond remembrance of our dear brother Fred, who lost his life on H.M.S. Bayano, March 11th, 1915. His duty nobly done.-Ada and Harry.

CHATER, Frederick W, Ordinary Seaman, RNVR, Tyne Z 501

Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Thursday 18 March 1915

CHATER. Lost on H.M.S. Bayano, Frederick William, the beloved husband Sarah Chater, 114, Chester Road, and youngest son of F A. and E. Chater, 61, Sydenham Terrace.

CHICK, James, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

CHORLEY, Dudley C, Act/Assistant Paymaster, RNR

Sydenham, Forest Hill & Penge Gazette - Friday 19 March 1915

Lost on the ''Bayano."

Among those presumed by the Admiralty to have been lost in H.M. auxiliary cruiser, "Bayano" is Assistant-Paymaster Dudley Cecil Chorley, R.N.R., second son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Chorley of The Grange, Woodcote Valley-road, Purley, and formerly residing at Bishopsthorpe-road, Sydenham, in which district he was well known. brother, Mr. Reginald Chorley, is a talented violinist often heard at local concerts.
Assistant-Paymaster Chorley was for three months on II.M.S. Royal Arthur and was especially commended by the commander and appointed to the "Bayano." He had the distinction of being the youngest assistant- paymaster (in charge) of any unit of his Majesty's fleet.
The wreckage of the vessel and bodies were discovered on March 11, and circumstances point to her having been sunk by a torpedo while on patrol duty. There were 26 survivors.

CLARK, James, Seaman, RNR, B 2886

COATES, George, Seaman, RNR, B 3226

Aberdeen Evening Express - Saturday 20 March 1915

Aberdeen Seaman Lost on H.M.S. Bayano.

Photo of George Coates, who was engaged as an A.B. on board H.M.S. Bayano, sunk off the of Galloway last week by a torpedo from a German submarine. De- ceased was an Aberdeen man. He is survived by his wife and a young family of four, who reside at 95 Wales Street, Aberdeen,

Aberdeen Press and Journal - Saturday 20 March 1915

ABERDEEN SEAMAN DROWNED ON TORPEDOED STEAMER. Our obituary column to-day contains a notice of the death Mr. George Coates, able-bodied seaman, who wont down with H. M.S. Bayano, the British auxiliary cruiser which was engaged patrol duty in the Firth Clyde, off the Ayrshire Coast, on Thursday morning of last week. Mr. was Aberdeen man whose home address was 95 Wales Street, where his widow (nee Mary Munro) resides. was years age. It will be remembered that the pointed to the torpedoing the of the finest vessels of 5848 tons which had come from the Glasgow shipbuilding yard of Messrs. A. Stephen and Sons. Ltd. Only 26 officers and men aboard were saved, and nearly 200 lives were lost, of whom Coates was one Captain M'Garrick, of the steamer Castlereagh, of Belfast, passing over the spot on Thursday morning, stated that his vessel passed through a quantity of wreckage and dead bodies floating in lifebelts, but he was prevented by the appearance of an enemy submarine from searching in hope saving life, being pursued for minutes the enemy.

COKER, Frank, Able Seaman (RFR B 1974), 209153 (Po)

Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 25 March 1915

Killed in Action.

COKER- Sacred to the memory of our dear brother, Frank, who lost his life on the Bayano March 11th. Mourned by his loving father, sisters, and brothers. Died doing his duty.

Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 13 March 1916

Killed in Action.-In Memoriam.

COKER-In loving memory of our dear brother, Frank, who lost his life on H.M.S. Bayano March 11th, 1915.-From his dad, sisters and brother, His duty nobly done.

COLE, Ernest, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

COPLEY, Thomas, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1162

CROFT, Eustace, Able Seaman (RFR B 3189), SS 630 (Po)

Northampton Mercury - Friday 26 March 1915

LOST IN THE BAYANO.

CROFT, ABLE SEAMAN EUSTACE,

H.M.S. Bayano.

Able Seaman Eustace Croft, whose home was 4, Spencer-street,, St. James. Northampton, lost his life on H.M.S. Bayano March 11. He was an employee of Messrs. Padmore and Barnes, and great regret is felt among his fellow workmen. He was in the Royal Naval Reserve, and leaves a wife and two little children. He was home on leave the Sunday before the went down.

DAVIDSON, Alexander C, Ty/Sub Lieutenant, RNR

Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 16 March 1915

PATROL CRUISER BAYANO

LIVERPOOL OFFICER DROWNED

Sub-Lieutenant Alexander Clyne Davidson R.N.R., who was drowned by the sinking of the patrol cruiser Bayano, has many friends in Liverpool! He was a native of Glasgow, but came to Liverpool in infancy when his father was captain of the Clyde steamer Bellarden. When a pupil at Arnot-street School he took many prizes for swimming, including the school medal. Having decided upon a sea- faring life, in which he has also two brothers, he served an apprenticeship in a sailing ship, and was wrecked on entering the Shannon on his return home from the first voyage. At the close of his apprenticeship he entered steam, and, having got his master's certificate, he was sailing as second officer, of the Liverpool liner Bayano belonging to Messrs. Elders and Fyffes, and remained with that vessel when it was taken by the Government as an armed cruiser. Lieut. Davidson, whose age was 27, was an officer of much promise, and his loss has occasioned much regret among his friends. He was unmarried, and was well known in Anfield district, his parents having resided for a long period in Spellow-lane. A cheerful letter was received from him by a friend only last Friday, the day before the news of the loss of the Bayano was published.

DAVIES, David J, Able Seaman (RFR B 1498), 189187 (Po)

DAVIS, Ernest G, Boatswain, MMR, 469577

DEMPSEY, John, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

DUNCAN, John, Assistant Steward, MMR, (not listed)

Daily Record - Monday 15 March 1915

GLASGOW VICTIMS.

On inquiry at the Glasgow Marine Offices it was learned that the Bayano signed on 14 men there, mostly stokers, at the beginning of last week. The records had been despatched to London, and the officials therefore could not give the names.
At least four Glasgow men are believed to have gone down with the vessel. names of these are:-
James M'Ghie, 2 Cameron Court, Anderston.
George Gilfillan, 8 Canning Street, Anderston. 39 M'Intyre Street,
Frank Fogarty Anderston.
Duncan Drysdale, whose address has not transpired.

M'Ghie leaves a wife and two children. and Gilfillan had also a wife and family. M'Ghie was about 40 years of age, and Gilfillan slightly younger. Both were engaged as firemen on the Bayano
Fogarty is described as a fine young fellow of 21 years. He was unmarried, and when on shore lodged with Mr. P. Henry at the address given. Previous to joining the ill-fated steamer he was in the service of the Allan Line, and worked in the stewards' department.
A fact which accentuates the tragedy is that his brother John was one of the men who perished in October last when the hospital ship Rohilla was wrecked near Whitby

Daily Record - Thursday 18 March 1915

MISSING FROM BAYANO.

In a report of the lost steamer Bayano, the name of Duncan Drysdale is given among four of the Glasgow men missing. The correct name John Duncan, who resided with his stepfather, Mr. James at 129 Buccleuch Street, Glasgow. Duncan was a steward board the ill-fated vessel. He sailed for years steward on the Cameronia and Columbia between Glasgow and New York, and also on the P. Henderson liners between Glasgow and Rangoon. Any information regarding John Duncan. will be gratefully received his Stepfather at the above address.

DUNNE, Thomas A, Seaman, RNR, A 5210

DUNPHY, Bernard, Lieutenant, RNR

Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 16 March 1915

LOST WITH THE BAYANO. Lieut. Bernard Dunphy, R.N.R., who lost his life by the torpedoing by an enemy submarine of the auxiliary cruiser Bayano while engaged in patrol duty in the Irish Sea on Thursday, was a brother of Lieut. J. Dunphy Welshpool, at present serving with the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, Mr. Charles Dunphy. solicitor, Llandudno, who is now serving with the Army Service Corps; and Mr. Richard Dunphy, who is acting as drill-instructor at Llandudno.

EAVES, Samuel H, Armourer's Crew, M 8513 (Po)

Birmingham Mail - Thursday 18 March 1915

SMALL HEATH MAN ON THE BAYANO.

SURVIVOR'S LETTER TO HIS MOTHER

Among the crew of H.M.S. Bayano, which was sunk by a German submarine off the coast of Scotland at 5 a.m. on March 11, was Samuel H. Eaves (armourer's crew), son of Mrs. T. Eaves, of 37, Carrington Road, Small Heath, he having enlisted in the Royal Navy on September 4, 1914. In answer to an enquiry, one of the survivors of the Bayano (D. Taylor, a resident of Coventry), writing from Ayr County Hospital, Scot- land, says that at the time of the disaster Eaves, being a dayman, would be in his hammock, and be (the writer) had also "turned in," having been relieved off watch at 4 a.m.
"Whether your son managed to reach the boat deck or not I cannot say," he writes, "for it was too dark to see anyone clearly, although he might have bean near me. I am very sorry indeed for you, as I do not believe for one moment that your boy was saved, for no one has been picked up other than those of us who managed to reach the rafts. The water was bitterly cold, and many were overcome by cold and cramp before they were long in the water. I am sure that I would have shared their fate but for the fact that I am generally considered an expert swimmer. There was not the slightest panic on board, and your son, with the others, went down as a real hero, and I am sure that we who are saved feel proud of them, and none but Britishers could have met the end in such a calm way. It is the fortune of war, and we here in the Ayr County Hospital are united in sending you our sympathy in the loss of your boy, and we hope that the knowledge that he has died as a hero for his country's sake in her hour of need will in some measure compensate you for his loss."

Birmingham Daily Post - Friday 19 March 1915

"A REAL HERO."

SMALL HEATH MAN ON THE BAYANO.

It is unfortunately probable that amongst the men who went down with H.M.S. Bayano, which was sunk by a German submarine off the coast of Scotland on March 11, was Samuel H. Eaves (armourer's crew), son of Mrs. T. Eaves, of 37, Carrington Road, Small Heath. Eaves enlisted in the Royal Navy on September 4 last year. A survivor, writing from Scottish hospital to Mrs. Eaves, says: "I am very sorry indeed for you, as I do not believe for one moment that your boy was saved, for no one has been picked up other than those of us who managed to reach the rafts. The weather was bitterly cold, and many were over- come with cold and cramp before they were long in the water... . There was not the slightest panic on board, and your son, with the others, went down as a real hero, and I am sure that we who are saved feel proud of them; and none but Britishers could have met the end in such a calm way." The writer of this letter is D. Taylor, a resident of Coventry.

EDDY, Thomas H H, Leading Seaman, 190525 (Dev)

ELLERBY, Robert H, Ordinary Seaman, RNVR, London Z 676

Lincolnshire Standard and Boston Guardian - Saturday 20 March 1915

BOSTON SAILOR PERISHES. Late Pilot's Son Goes Down with the Bayano. It is with deep regret that we have to record the fact that Boston has lost one of her sailor sons with the torpedoing of the Bayano, in the person of Mr. Robt. Ellerby. the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellerby, of Freiston-road, Beston., 8 . Mr. Ellerby, senr., is well-known in Boston, and until recently was one of the Port pilots for many years. The son was only 22 years of age, and gave up a lucrative berth as second-mate to join the Navy, The blow has come with tragic suddenness to the family, as Mrs. Ellerby only received a letter from her son this last week-end, and a short time ago also received from him Queen Mary's tobacco box. The sympathy of the whole of Boston will go out to the parents in their loss..

FAREWELL, Joseph, Leading Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 927

FARNDELL, William V G, Able Seaman (RFR B 4076), SS 1297 (Po)

Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 18 March 1915

Killed in Action

FARNDELL-Sacred to the memory of my dear brother, Bill, HMS Bayano.-From his sorrowing sister, Nance.
There is a link death cannot sever, Fond remembrance lives for ever.

FARNDELL HMS. Bayano William Victor George Farndell ( Billy).-From Carrie, Sarah, and Bob.
What are these, whence came they?
These have come out of great tribulation,
And God has wiped away all tears from their eyes.

Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 13 March 1916

Killed in Action.-In Memoriam.

FARNDELL-In sacred memory of our dear brother Willie, who lost his life March 11th, 1915, on H.M.S. Bayano Deeply mourned by sister and brother-in-law, Bertha and Stephen.

FARNWORTH, William, Senior Reserve Attendant, M 8995 (Po)

Bolton Evening News - Monday 15 March 1915

LOST WITH THE BAYANO.

Corporal Farnworth volunteered for ambulance duty on the outbreak of war, having studied the subject or the auspices of the St., John Ambulance Brigade at Adlington, where he was employed for many years at Messrs. T. Miiddleton and Co.'s Springfield Mill
Some time ago he went to Heywood as a weaver, but his widow and child are now living with her parents at Anderton

Horwich Chronicle - Saturday 20 March 1915

SINKING OF H.M.S BAYANO

ADLINGTON AMBULANCE VICTIM.

Adlington has lost one of its patriotic volunteers in connection with the War by the sinking which occurred on Thursday last of HMS Вауапо. The vessel was an armed auxiliary cruiser, and is supposed to have been sunk somewhere off the East Coast of Scotland in the early hours of Thursday morning. The Adlington man, who was aboard as an ambulance man, was Corporal Wm. Farnworth, a very well-known man in the district, but who prior to the outbreak of the War had been living at Heywood, where he had found employment. An intimation has been received of the set of those who were saved, and the same does not contain the name of Farnworth. The Admiralty notify that it must be presumed that those not so appearing must have lost their lives.

Farnworth was 28 years of age, a married man, wife and one child, and had been in the Adlington Ambulance Corps under Dr. W. C. Rigby for about twelve years. He had lived in the Adlington district all his life. On the outbreak of the War, Farnworth happened to be staying in the Adlington district. He had been a member of the Royal Naval Sick Berth Reserve, but was time-expired. He, however, very patriotically volunteered his services immediately the call was received for ambulance men, and left with the first contingent in the first week of the war. He resided at Hey- wood for about two years, prior to which he was employed as a beamer qt Messrs. Middleton's Springfield Mill His parents live at 31, Babylon- lane, Heath Charnock, and his wife's parents at 4. Babylon-lane, Adlington. He performed a great deal of important ambulance duty, and was in the district for a few days up to Monday, the 8th inst. On that day he was ordered to re-join H.M.S Bayano at Glasgow, and left the district in time for this.

Nothing more was heard from him until the papers published the news of the disaster. It was feared that another Adlington man had gone down, but this happily has been found to be untrue. The report arose as a consequence of a second Adlington man, David Reeves, who has been on ambulance duty during the war constantly serving in different places with another ambulance man named Wharton, who has given up his life in the disaster to the "Bayano." They were photographed together, and there seemed good reason to think that Reeves was lost, but Dr. Rigby, who takes a tremendous interest in the welfare of his ambulance men serving the country. made most persistent enquiries during Saturday, as a result of which it is established that a friend of Reeves had received a letter from Chatham Bar- racks posted on the 11th. In addition to Farnworth and Wharton there were three ambulance men from the Bolton Division, with which the Adlington Corps is associated, who were lost, Sergeant Riley, of Astley Bridge, being the third.
Farnworth was a very highly esteemed young man in the neighborhood, and the utmost sympathy is felt and expressed for his widow and child, and his parents and widow's father and mother, all of whom are highly respected residents in the neighborhood.

FLINN, William, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

FLOWER, Henry, Master at Arms (RFR A 1771), 123213 (Po)

Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 18 March 1915

Killed in Action

FLOWER-On 11th inst., Henry (Harry) Flower, M.A.A., aged 48, lost on H.M.S. Bayano beloved husband of Ellen Flower, 31, Woodmancote-road, Milton, formerly of St. George's Hotel, Portsea. Deeply mourned. He died a noble death.

Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 13 March 1916

Killed in Action.-In Memoriam.

FLOWER-In loving memory of my dear husband, Henry Flower (Harry), who lost his life on H.M.S. Bayano March 11th, 1915. Sadly missed.-From his loving wife.

FOGARTY, Francis, Assistant Steward, MMR, (not listed)

Daily Record - Monday 15 March 1915

GLASGOW VICTIMS.

On inquiry at the Glasgow Marine Offices it was learned that the Bayano signed on 14 men there, mostly stokers, at the beginning of last week. The records had been despatched to London, and the officials therefore could not give the names.
At least four Glasgow men are believed to have gone down with the vessel. names of these are:-
James M'Ghie, 2 Cameron Court, Anderston.
George Gilfillan, 8 Canning Street, Anderston. 39 M'Intyre Street,
Frank Fogarty Anderston.
Duncan Drysdale, whose address has not transpired.

M'Ghie leaves a wife and two children. and Gilfillan had also a wife and family. M'Ghie was about 40 years of age, and Gilfillan slightly younger. Both were engaged as firemen on the Bayano
Fogarty is described as a fine young fellow of 21 years. He was unmarried, and when on shore lodged with Mr. P. Henry at the address given. Previous to joining the ill-fated steamer he was in the service of the Allan Line, and worked in the stewards' department.
A fact which accentuates the tragedy is that his brother John was one of the men who perished in October last when the hospital ship Rohilla was wrecked near Whitby

FOLKES, Alfred J, Leading Seaman, 236692 (Po)

Beeston Gazette and Echo - Saturday 20 March 1915

Drowned on the Bayano.

NETHERFIELD MAN GOES DOWN IN TORPEDOED CRUISER

HIS MARRIAGE FIXED FOR APRIL.

It is with regret we have this week to record the death of a local hero named Alfred 'James Folkes, who was drowned on Thursday last. Folkes was a Leading Seaman on board H.M.S. auxiliary cruiser Bayano, which was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Wigtownshire coast, and out of 200 officers and men on board only about 20 were saved. A vessel which passed the spot shortly afterwards saw the wreckage, and stopped to see whether she could pick up any survivors, but was chased by the German submarine, and only just succeeded in escaping. H.M.S. Bayano was a new steel twin screw merchant ship commissioned by the Admiralty since the outbreak of war.

Folkes is well-known in Co!wick, Carlton, and Netherfield, his father, Henry James Folkes, being a goods guard on the G.N.R., and resides opposite the offices of Messrs. Lawrence's furniture works on the Colwick low road. lie was 25 years of age, and educated at the Carlton schools under Mr. Osborne, his parents at one time living in Mar Hill road, and later in Willow road, Carlton. For some time the deceased served on H.M.S. Duke of Edinburgh, and also the King Alfred, while he did useful work at the gunnery school on H.M.S. Excellent stationed at Portsmouth. The Bayano only left port last week, and Mrs. Folkes actually received a letter from her son the day after he was drowned, which had been posted at Greenock. The bereaved parents received a letter of condolence from the King and Queen on Tuesday. A sad feature of the occurrence is the fact that young Folkes had intended to be married at Portsmouth in April. His bride-elect was Miss Townsend, of Southwell, who had given up her situation and gone to prepare the home, a house having been rented, and the necessary furniture purchased. Mr. and Mrs. Folkes visited Portsmouth on Thursday with the intention of bringing Miss Townsend back and selling the many household goods which will not now be required. (photo)

FORSE, William, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

FOX, William John, Private, RMLI (RFR B 438), 4246 (Po)

Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 29 March 1915

Killed in Action

FOX—In ever-loving memory of William John, the dearly: beloved husband of Laura A. Fox, who lost his life on H.M.S, Bayano, 11th inst. Deeply mourned by his sorrowing wife and children. “Many waters cannot quench love.”

Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 13 March 1916

Killed in Action.-In Memoriam.

FOX-In loving memory of our dear brother, Will, who lost his life in the ill-fated Bayano March 11th, 1915. Sadly missed by all.-From mother, father, sisters, brothers. Asleep in the deep.

FRAMPTON, James G, Private, RMLI, 16702 (Po)

GALE, William H B, Petty Officer, RNR, C 1622

Peel City Guardian - Saturday 08 March 1919

In Memoriam

GALE.-Ja ever loving memory of my dear husband, William H. Gale, who was lost through the sinking of H.M.S. Bayano March 11th, 1915.
12, Bridge Street, Peel.

GAMBLEN, Frederick, Shipwright 1c, 148040 (Po)

Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 18 March 1915

Killed in Action

GAMBLEN-In memory of Fred Gamblen, beloved husband of Ruth Gamblen, of 180, Anns Hill-road, Gosport, who lost his life on HMS Bayano 11th March. "Just a few steps ahead."

Hampshire Telegraph - Friday 26 March 1915

THE LATE MR. P. GAMBLEN.

Memorial Service at Gosport.

A memorial service was held at the Wesleyan Church, Stoke-road, Gosport, on Sunday afternoon, in memory of the late Mr. Fred Gamblen, carpenter's mate, R.N., who lost his life in the sinking of H.M.S Bayano. The deceased, who was cradled in Methodism, passed through the Sunday School and classes, until entering the Navy. and during the whole of his service, when duty permitted, was a staunch supporter and member of the Church Choir. On completing his service and retiring on pension a closer connection was maintained with the Church and Society. When the war cloud burst last August he was called away during Divine Service on being mobolised, and at once took up his former rating, being seat to H.M.S Crescent, and later was transferred to the ill-fated Bayano.
A short and appropriate service was conducted by the Rev. J. H. Litten, assisted by the Rev. G. Stuart Cann, the Navy Chaplin. The hymns, "Jesus Lives," and "Now the Labourer's Task Is O'er" were sung. The 39th Psalm and the Lesson from Corinthians were read by the Rev. J. H. Litten, who also delivered an appropriate address from the words, "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." After the address the choir rendered the anthem "What are these?" The sentences of committal for those buried at sea were read by the Rev. G. S. Cann, who also offered the concluding prayers. After the Benediction the organist played "O, Rest in the Lord." The immediate mourners who attended were the widow, Lieut. A. Gamblen, B.N., Mr. J. Gamblen (brothers), Miss H. Gamblen and Mrs. Mark Hutchinson (sisters). and a large number of relatives of the deceased. Mr. E. Gamblen, R.N. (brother) was unable to be present, having to return to active service in the Fleet. Great sympathy is extended to the deceased's aged mother, who was unable to be present.

West Sussex Gazette - Thursday 01 April 1915

Mr. Fred Gamblen, a well-known worker at Stoke-road Baptist Church, called away from Divine service to rejoin the Navy on the outbreak of •war, and bad the misfortune to his life in H.M.S. Bayano.

GATES, William G, Leading Seaman, 201075 (Po)

Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 13 March 1916

Killed in Action.-In Memoriam.

GATES-In loving memory of my dear husband, William George Gates, who lost his life on H.M.S. Bayano
I miss the hand clasp, I miss the loving smile, God help me, God comfort me, while I wait.

GERAGHTY, James R, Leading Seaman, 212883 (Po)

Isle of Man Courier - Friday 19 March 1915

THE BAYANO DISASTER.

DEATHS DUE TO EXPOSURE.

An inquest on three of the victims of the Bayano disaster was held in Douglas to-day (Friday), three of the bodies having been picked up at sea and brought to Douglas. Two of the bodies were identified as Leading Seaman James Raymond Geraghty of No. 6 Mess of the Bayano, whose father- lives at St. Mary Magdalene Lodge Northwald Way, Mortlake, London, and Arthur Gray King, a sergeant. in the Marine Light Infantry, whose home is at 79, Florence Road, Southall, Middlesex. So far the other body has not been identified, but there is a petty officer from the Bayano on his way to Douglas to sec¢ if he can identify the body. All the bodies when found had o lifebelts, and the medical evidence showed that death was due to exposure. A verdict was returned that Geraghty and King had died of exposure, and the inquiry as to the other man was adjourned until Saturday.

Dundee Evening Telegraph - Monday 22 March 1915

PUBLIC HONOURS TO VICTIMS OF BAYANO. Leading Seaman James Raymond Geraghty, of Mortlake, and First-Class Petty Officer A. Hellyer, of Portsmouth, two victims of the Bayano disaster, whose bodies were recovered and brought into Douglas, were buried with public honours at Douglas yesterday. There was naval and military escort to the Borough Cemetery, where the interment took place. The Mayor and Corporation of Douglas attended the funeral, and there was an immense concourse of people. The usual volleys were fired over graves,' and the " Last Post" was sounded.

Douglas Borough Cemetery and Crematorium, Douglas, Middle, Isle of Man. Photo: Hamish K

GILBERT, Charles, Private, RMLI (RFR B 732), 5703 (Po)

Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 18 March 1915

Killed in Action

GILBERT-In loving memory of my dear husband, Charlie, who lost his life on the Bayano on March 11th.-From his sorrowing wife, Annie, who loved him dearly.

CILBERT-In loving memory of our dear brother, Charley, who lost his life on HMS Bayano on the 11th.- From his sorrowing brother and sister, Henry and Bessie.

Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 13 March 1916

Killed in Action.-In Memoriam.

GILBERT-In ever loving memory of my dear husband, Charlie, who lost his life on H.M.S. Bayano March 11th, 1915.-From his sorrowing wife Annie, who loved him dearly.

GILFILLAN, George, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

Daily Record - Monday 15 March 1915

GLASGOW VICTIMS.

On inquiry at the Glasgow Marine Offices it was learned that the Bayano signed on 14 men there, mostly stokers, at the beginning of last week. The records had been despatched to London, and the officials therefore could not give the names.
At least four Glasgow men are believed to have gone down with the vessel. names of these are:-
James M'Ghie, 2 Cameron Court, Anderston.
George Gilfillan, 8 Canning Street, Anderston. 39 M'Intyre Street,
Frank Fogarty Anderston.
Duncan Drysdale, whose address has not transpired.

M'Ghie leaves a wife and two children. and Gilfillan had also a wife and family. M'Ghie was about 40 years of age, and Gilfillan slightly younger. Both were engaged as firemen on the Bayano
Fogarty is described as a fine young fellow of 21 years. He was unmarried, and when on shore lodged with Mr. P. Henry at the address given. Previous to joining the ill-fated steamer he was in the service of the Allan Line, and worked in the stewards' department.
A fact which accentuates the tragedy is that his brother John was one of the men who perished in October last when the hospital ship Rohilla was wrecked near Whitby

GLANVILLE, James, Petty Officer 1c (RFR A 1892), 126966 (Po)

Cork Weekly Examiner - Saturday 27 March 1915

GLANVILLE—On Thursday, 11th March, with H.M. auxiliary cruiser Bayano, James Glanville, P. 0., 1st class, dearly beloved husband of Mary E. Glanville, Goleen Girls N.S.

GLOVER, Everard C, 2c Steward, MMR, (not listed)

GORMAN, John, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

GOUGH, Harold B, Ty/Midshipman, RNR

Derby Daily Telegraph - Wednesday 17 March 1915

ROLL OF HONOUR

GOUGH. On H.M.S. Bayano, torpedoed March 11. Midshipman Harold Brentnall Gough. Second dearly-loved son of Harold and Edith Gough, Kevnsham, Somerset, aged 17.

Clifton and Redland Free Press - Friday 19 March 1915

One of the officers lost in the Bayano Midshipman HaroId Brantnall Gough. son of Mr. Gough. one of the masters at the Bristol Grammar School.

GRAHAM, George, Seaman, RNR, B 4495

Highland News - Saturday 20 March 1915

BAYANO DISASTER-FOUR LEWIS VICTIMS.-The Admiralty intimate that the following Lewis Royal Naval Reservists were lost in the disaster to H.M.S. Bayano:-John Campbell, 13 Upper Aird; Roderick Smith, 20 South Bragar; Donald Murray,, 12 Coll; and George Graham, 1 Portnaguran. We hope to make further reference to the unfortunate men next week.

GREEN, Barton, Leading Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 873

GREEN, Frank, Yeoman of Signals (RFR A 1469), 113643 (Po)

GREGORY, Charles W, Chief Petty Officer (RFR A 3846), 151660 (Po)

GUNN, William, Seaman, RNR, B 3703

John o' Groat Journal - Friday 26 March 1915

GUNN.—Drowned by sinking of H.M.S, Bayano, on active service, on 11th inst., William Gumn, R.N.R., beloved husband of Grace Gunn, 47 Gramt Street, Wick, *He gave his life for others.”

HAMBLIN, Walter, Able Seaman (RFR B 2541), 172052 (Po)

HAMILL, Joseph, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

HAMMOND, Albert, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

HANCOCK, Edward, Fireman, MMR, 601561

HARDY, John, Fireman, MMR, 557357

HARMAN, Frank, Leading Signalman, 218132 (Po)

Isle of Wight County Press - Saturday 13 March 1915

HARMAN.-Lost in H.M.S. Bayano, March 11th Leading-Signalman Frank Harman son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Beere, Arctic-road, Cowes aged 28.-

He was one of the best.

HARRIS, Edward H, Engine Room Artificer, RNR, EA 1544

Reading Mercury - Saturday 20 March 1915

CASUALTIES TO MARLOW MEN.-The list of men who went down with the armed cruiser "Bayano' (torpedoed by the Germans last week) included Chief Engine-room Artificer Edward H. C. Harris, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Harris, of Spittal Street, Marlow. Mr. Harris left the mercantile service to join the Navy last November, and he was home on leave for the week-end previous to the disaster. He was only 25 years of age, and would probably have advanced far in his profession. Sergt. E. E. Benning, of the Royal Berks Regiment, who was in the employ of the Urban Council, is reported killed in the fighting at Neuve Chapelle.

Bucks Herald - Saturday 20 March 1915

CREAT MARLOW.

A MARLOW MAN LOST ON THE CRUISER BAYANO.

Very general sympathy has been extended to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harris, of Spittal-street, Marlow, in the sad loss which they have sustained by the death of their only son Edward, who was drowned in the sinking on Thursday in last week of H.M.S. Auxiliary Cruiser Bayano, which went down with a loss of 200 lives off the Wigtown coast. Mr. Harris, who was an engineer in the Merchant Service, at the call to arms enlisted in the Royal Navy, and was posted to the Bayano as chief Engine Room Artificer Quite a gloom was cast over the town on receipt of the news, Mr. Harris being a highly respected young man, with a promising career before him. The deceased officer had spent the previous week with his parents at Marlow, and attended with them at the Parish Church on the Sunday morning, and at Holy Trinity Church in the evening. The Rev. H. Dening, who is taking temporary duty in the parish, alluded sympathetically to the death of the deceased in his sermons on Sunday last in both Churches.

HARRISON, Richard, Gunner

Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 18 March 1915

Killed in Action

HARRISON-The dearly-loved husband of Lillian Harrison 79, Devonshire-avenue, who lost his life on HMS Bayano March 11th.

HELLYER, Alfred A, Plumber, 143281 (Po)

Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 18 March 1915

Killed in Action

HELLYER- Alfred Albert, 1st class plumber, late of Morrison and Mason's. Dock- yard, the beloved husband of Nellie Hellyer, 30. Prospect road, Mile End, lost on HMS Bayano March 11th, 1915. Sadly missed by his loving wife and children. American papers, please copy.

HELLYER- In loving memory of our dear brother in law, Alfred Albert Hellyer, 1st class plumber, who lost his life on H.M.S. Bayano March 11th, 1915. Sadly missed by us all- From Lottie, Rose, Louie, and Beat.

Dundee Evening Telegraph - Monday 22 March 1915

PUBLIC HONOURS TO VICTIMS OF BAYANO. Leading Seaman James Raymond Geraghty, of Mortlake, and First-Class Petty Officer A. Hellyer, of Portsmouth, two victims of the Bayano disaster, whose bodies were recovered and brought into Douglas, were buried with public honours at Douglas yesterday. There was naval and military escort to the Borough Cemetery, where the interment took place. The Mayor and Corporation of Douglas attended the funeral, and there was an immense concourse of people. The usual volleys were fired over graves,' and the " Last Post" was sounded.

Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 13 March 1916

Killed in Action - In Memoriam

HELLYER-In loving memory of Alfred Albert, the dearly loved husband of Nellie Hellyer, who lost his life on H.M.S. Bayano March 11th, 1915. Gone, but not forgotten by his sorrowing wife and children.
One year has passed, and still we miss him,
Friends may think the wound has healed.
Little do they know the sorrow
Deep within our heart concealed.

Douglas Borough Cemetery and Crematorium, Douglas, Middle, Isle of Man. Photo: Hamish K

HILL, Ernest A, Private, RMLI (RFR B 508), 8407 (Po)

Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 18 March 1915

HILL-On March 11th, Ernest, dearly-loved husband of Beatrice Hill, 32, Winchester- road, lost his life on H.M.S. Bayano R.F.R. One of the best.

HOCKADAY, Charles R, Able Seaman (RFR B 2600), 203470 (Po)

Hants and Sussex News - Wednesday 24 March 1915

Among the crew of H.M.S. Bayano reported by the Admiralty to be lost when that vessel was sunk by a German submarine on the 11th inst., was Charles R. Hockaday, of Rushes Road, Petersfield. He was a naval reservist, and was called up on the outbreak of the war. He was formerly in the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, and for the last three years had been a member of the Petersfield Fire Brigade. His death also will be much deplored by those who knew him

HOCKHAM, Robert W, Able Seaman (RFR B 7000), 217623 (Po

HOOK, Walter G, Private, RMLI, 17190 (Po)

HUBBARD, Frederick F, Sergeant, RMLI (RFR A 784), 12012 (Po)

HUDDY, John, Act/Lieutenant, RNR

Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 13 March 1915

THE LOST OFFICERS.

Admiralty List of Names.

The following further statement was issued early this morning:— The .Secretary of the Admiralty regrets to announce that the following officers of H.M.S. Bayano are missing, and must be presumed to have lost their lives :

Lieutenant (R.N.R.J John Huddy.

Devon and Somerset News - Thursday 25 March 1915

TAUNTON LIEUTENANT DROWNED ON THE BAYANO!

Lieut. John Huddy of the Naval Reserve, eldest son of Mr. Edmund J. Huddy of Weir Lodge, Taunton, was among those who went down on the auxiliary cruiser torpedoed by by the Germans. His death was reported in our last issue, but we were unable to state the fact that he had gone down with the Bayano as the loss of that vessel had not been officially notified.

HUMBLE, Edward W G, Ty/Engineer, RNR

Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail - Tuesday 16 March 1915

DEATHS

HUMBLE.-Engineer-Lieut. R.N.R. Edward William G. Humble, on H.M.S. Bayano, on the 11th inst., dearly beloved husband of Mamie (nee. Dunn), also eldest son of the Gate Henry and Mary Humble, of Newcastle- on-Tyne.

Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 20 March 1915

THE CASUALTY LIST. Owing to the pressure upon our space it will impossible for the “Army and Navy Gazette to publish more than the names and biographies of officers who have died while on service.

THE NAVY.

E. W. G. Humble, N.R., also held temporary in that rank, and was appointed to the Bayano on Nov. 30..

JEWER, Henry J B, Private, RMLI, 13442 (Po)

JOBLING, Thomas M, Ordinary Seaman, RNVR, Tyne Z 1058

JONES, Charles, Ty/Senior Engineer, RNR

Observer - Saturday 27 March 1915

Barrow Engineer on the Bayano.

Amongst those who were lost by the sinking of HM Auxiliary Cruiser Bayano was a Barrow engineer, Mr. Charles Jones. He was 41 years of age, ranked as engineer lieutenant, and had seen much service in the mercantile marine. He had been with the Elders and Fyffes liners for about eight years, and when the Bayano was requisitioned by the Admiralty he responded for active service at once
He was a Barrow Higher Grade School old boy, incidentally, he is the first ''old boy" who has been lost in the war and some two years ago married a daughter of the late Mr. Charles Harrison, who for a long period was registrar of births and deaths at Barrow.
The King and Queen and the Admiralty sent messages of condolence to Mrs. Jones. to whom much sympathy has been extended.

JONES, Stephen J J, Private, RMLI (RFR B 645), 8978 (Po)

KANAVAN, James, Blacksmith (Pens), 151358 (Po)

KEEVEY, John, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

KELLY, J (initial only), Fireman, MMR, (no service number listed)

KELLY, John M, Petty Officer, RNR, D 1898

Daily Record - Monday 15 March 1915

THE BAYANO. This is photograph of first class Officer J. Kelly, who was serving on board the ill - starred Bayano at the time of the disaster. His relatives have not heard from him. and are anxiously awaiting any tidings whatever. Should any the survivors be able to convey any news concerning the Petty Officer his wife, Mrs. J. Kelly, 40 Daimarnock Road. Glasgow, will be grateful. Earlier in the campaign this officer was promoted to his present rank for distinguished conduct. He was a native of Isle of Man. but for the past seven years has been resident in Glasgow. Including his term in the Royal Naval Reserve had 18 years continuous service.

KENNEDY, Stephen, Fireman, MMR, 738739

KING, Arthur G, Sergeant, RMLI (RFR A 741), 5237 (Po)

Isle of Man Courier - Friday 19 March 1915

THE BAYANO DISASTER.

DEATHS DUE TO EXPOSURE.

An inquest on three of the victims of the Bayano disaster was held in Douglas to-day (Friday), three of the bodies having been picked up at sea and brought to Douglas. Two of the bodies were identified as Leading Seaman James Raymond Geraghty of No. 6 Mess of the Bayano, whose father- lives at St. Mary Magdalene Lodge Northwald Way, Mortlake, London, and Arthur Gray King, a sergeant. in the Marine Light Infantry, whose home is at 79, Florence Road, Southall, Middlesex. So far the other body has not been identified, but there is a petty officer from the Bayano on his way to Douglas to sec¢ if he can identify the body. All the bodies when found had o lifebelts, and the medical evidence showed that death was due to exposure. A verdict was returned that Geraghty and King had died of exposure, and the inquiry as to the other man was adjourned until Saturday.

Willesden Chronicle - Friday 26 March 1915

WILLESDEN GREEN MAN GOES DOWN ON "BAYANO

Sergt. Arthur Grey King, for some time past in the employ of Addressograph, Kingsley Works, Grange- road, Willesden Green, as a commissionaire, perished when H.M. auxiliary cruiser" Bayano" was torpedoed and sunk off Wigtown. Deceased, who was extremely popular amongst the employees at Kingsley Works, had seen a good deal of active service during 21 years spent in the Royal Marine Light Infantry. He had encounters with marauding savages and slave dealers whilst on the South African station, and he took part in three small wars against the natives-the Brass River expedition, the Mwele affair, and the Benin expedition, all on the west coast of Africa. He was also engaged in the bombardment and capture of Zanzibar on the east coast. The sergeant received the Ashanti medal and the Brass River and Benin clasps, also a good conduct medal and four good conduct badges He was called ap at the beginning of the present war and was present with the Marines at the defence of Antwerp and the bombardment of Liege. ln describing the terrific nature of that bombardment be wrote home that from Thursday night to Sunday morning they were under heavy shrapnel fire, the trenches being blown about them. He was buried in earth for some time, and although he had the tail of his great coat cut into shreds and his rifle had a piece knocked out of it, he came through soathless. Deceased had made three voyages in the ill-fated "Bayano'' before the disaster occurred. His body was recovered off Douglas, Isle of Man, and was sent to his old home at Southall for burial. The funeral took place on Wednesday with full military honours.

Ashanti Medal

East and West Africa Medal (Clasps - Benin River 1894 & Brass River 1895)

Havelock Cemetery Southall, London Photo: julia&keld

KING, William, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, 2181 X

KNIGHT, Arthur W, Able Seaman (RFR B 5845), 197837 (Po)

KNIGHT, Edward, 2nd Baker, MMR, (not listed)

LAWSON, Charles H, Engine Room Artificer, RNR, EA 1543

Shields Daily News - Wednesday 17 March 1915

There were two local men on board the auxiliary cruiser Bayano, which was torpedoed in the Irish Sea- Robert S. Wood. engine-room artificer, of Sydenham Terrace, South Shields, and C. H. Lawson, engine room artificer of Murie House, Monkseaton. Both of them were enrolled in the Naval Re- serve on 24th Nov., and were drafted to Portsmouth.

LEAMY, Cornelius J, 3rd Steward, MMR, 772096

LESLIE, John, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

LLOYD, Walter D S, Leading Telegraphist, 224068 (Po)

Evening Star - Monday 15 March 1915

LOSS OF THE BAYANO

DEATH BRAVELY MET BY DOOMED OREW.

THE WIRELESS HERO. “S,0.S.” SIGNAL FLASHED TO THE LAST.

"I believe the wireless operator Lloyd remained at his post till the last and went down as he was giving the 'S.O.S." message. The Balmarino and the auxiliary cruiser Tara appeared upon the scene about the same time''.

Dundee Weekly News - Saturday 20 March 1915

Adrift on Raft After Loss of Vessel,

"I believe the wireless operator Lloyd remained at his post till the last, and went down as he was giving the S.O.S. message." This statement, made by one of the survivors, discloses what is perhaps the most dramatic feature connected with the loss of the auxiliary cruiser Bayano off the Wigtownshire coast. Lloyd' name will be added to the growing list of heroes who have sacrificed their lives in an endeavor to secure help for ships in dire peril by sending messages through space.
The disaster, which resulted in the death of nearly 200 men, was accompanied by a magnificent exhibition of that coolness in the face of calamity which is so marked a possession of British seamen the world over. It was just at dawn that the torpedo struck the doomed vessel, and three minutes later the Bayano herself and all of her crew, with the exception of twenty-six, had sunk beneath the waves.

LLOYD, Walter J, Corporal, RMLI (RFR A 690), 4669 (Po)

LUCAS, Richard B, Able Seaman (RFR B 6081), SS 120 (Po)

Coventry Evening Telegraph - Monday 22 March 1915

BEDWORTH MAN ON THE "BAYANO."'

Among the men who were lost with the armoured cruise- "Bayano," was Bernard Lucas (29), 1 son of the late Mr. W. Lucas, Park Road, Bedworth. served five years in the Navy and nearly seven on the reserve and then found employment with the Nuneaton Co-operative Society, first at Bedworth and afterwards at Nuneaton. He rejoined the navy on the outbreak of the war. Deceased leaves a widow and two children, who reside Foleshill.

Coventry Graphic - Friday 26 March 1915

Bernard Lucas, son of Mr. W. Lucas, of Park Road, Bedworth, was among the men lost on H.M.S. “ Bayano.” He leaves a widow and two children.

MACGREGOR, Michael, Ordinary Seaman, RNVR, Tyne Z 533

MACGUIRE, James, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

MANN, Bertram, Petty Officer 1c, 152271 (Po)

MANN, Edward, Seaman, RNR, A 4755

Hastings & St. Leonards Advertiser - Thursday 18 March 1915

Two local men who are reported lost on the "Bayano. The first is Edward Mann, Royal Naval Reserve, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mann, 1, East-street, Hastings. The other is Harry Martin, of the R.N.R. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Martin, of Trafalgar Cottages, Tackleway, Hastings. He was among the Naval men who went to Dunkerque.

MANSBRIDGE, Arthur W, Able Seaman (RFR B 2046), 192761 (Po)

MARSHALL, James, Ship's Cook, MMR, (not listed)

MARTIN, Henry, Seaman, RNR, A 4750

Hastings & St. Leonards Advertiser - Thursday 18 March 1915

Two local men who are reported lost on the "Bayano. The first is Edward Mann, Royal Naval Reserve, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mann, 1, East-street, Hastings. The other is Harry Martin, of the R.N.R. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Martin, of Trafalgar Cottages, Tackleway, Hastings. He was among the Naval men who went to Dunkerque.

MARTIN, Sylvester, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 915

MAY, Richard, Petty Officer 2c (Coast Guard), 140521 (Dev)

MCARTHUR, Dan, Assistant Steward, MMR, (not listed)

MCGHEE, James, Fireman, MMR, 523354

Daily Record - Monday 15 March 1915

GLASGOW VICTIMS.

On inquiry at the Glasgow Marine Offices it was learned that the Bayano signed on 14 men there, mostly stokers, at the beginning of last week. The records had been despatched to London, and the officials therefore could not give the names.
At least four Glasgow men are believed to have gone down with the vessel. names of these are:-
James M'Ghie, 2 Cameron Court, Anderston.
George Gilfillan, 8 Canning Street, Anderston. 39 M'Intyre Street,
Frank Fogarty, Anderston.
Duncan Drysdale,, whose address has not transpired.

M'Ghie leaves a wife and two children. and Gilfillan had also a wife and family. M'Ghie was about 40 years of age, and Gilfillan slightly younger. Both were engaged as firemen on the Bayano
Fogarty is described as a fine young fellow of 21 years. He was unmarried, and when on shore lodged with Mr. P. Henry at the address given. Previous to joining the ill-fated steamer he was in the service of the Allan Line, and worked in the stewards' department.
A fact which accentuates the tragedy is that his brother John was one of the men who perished in October last when the hospital ship Rohilla was wrecked near Whitby

MCGOWAN, Barney, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

MCKINLEY, William G, Petty Officer 1c, 151069 (Po)

MCQUIGG, John A, Fireman, MMR, 766477

Derry Journal - Friday 19 March 1915

M’QCIGG— March 11, 1915, lost the wreck of H.M. auxiliary cruiser Bayano, John M'Quigg, stoker, third son of John and Beesia M 64, Wellington Street, Derry.—R.I.P. Scotch and American papers copy.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on him.
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for him.

Larne Times - Saturday 27 March 1915

STOKER JOHN MCQIGG

A DERBY YICTIM. who went down with H.M. auxiliary cruiser Bayano, had only joined the vessel a week prior to the disaster. His parents reside at Wellington Street, Derry.

Derry Journal - Friday 19 March 1915

Deaths

M'QUIGG-March 11, 1915, lost in the wreck of H.M. auxiliary cruiser Bayano, John M'Quigg, stoker, third son of John and Bessie M'Quigg, 54, Wellington Street, Derry.-R.I.P. Scotch and American papers please copy. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on him. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for him.

MECKLENBURGH, Arthur P, 2nd Writer, MMR, (not listed)

Bristol Times and Mirror - Saturday 20 March 1915

MECKLENBURGH.-On March 11th. Arthur Percival (Percy), aged 20, the loved, youngest son of Mrs.. A. Mecklenburgh, Clifton, lost in H.M.S. Bayano (torpedoed).

MIDDLETON, John V, Able Seaman (RFR B 3323), 188118 (Po)

MILLER, James A, Engine Room Artificer, RNR, EA 928

MORTIMER, William E, Ordinary Signalman, J 26223 (Po)

MOSES, William, Petty Officer 2c (Pens) (RFR A 3104), 122362 (Po)

Isle of Wight County Press - Saturday 20 March 1915

Moses.~ March 11th, on H.M.S, Bayano, William, beloved husband of Kate Moses, of Dorset Villa, Monkton-street, Ryde.

MUNRO, John, Engine Room Artificer, RNR, EA 912

Aberdeen Evening Express - Saturday 27 March 1915

Insch Engineer on Board H.M.S. Bayano.

Mr. John Munro was engaged as an engineer on board H. M. S. Bayano when that ill fated vessel was torpedoed in the Clyde. Mr. Munro, who perished in the disaster, was & popular young native of Insch. His mother resides at Market Green, Insch.

Highland News - Saturday 27 March 1915

LOCAL VICTIM "BAYANO" DISASTER. --News has just reached Inverness that among those who lost their lives in the regrettable "Bayano" disaster was Mr. John Munro (29), artificer, Glasgow. Mr. Munro, who was a native of Inverness, served his apprenticeship in the Rose Street Foundry, and left the Highland Capitol about nine years ago. He was well-known in Inverness and Glasgow, and was a prime favourite with all `Clack" boys in the city. He was a member of the Glasgow Invernessshire Association, and took a great interest in all Highland affairs in St Mango. He was a keen footballer when he resident in Inverness, and at one time had the honour of being captain of the Thistle Club. He used to play half-back for the "Jags," and in his day was reckoned one of the beet halfbacks in town. Much sympathy is felt for his widowed mother and other relatives.

MURRAY, Donald, Seaman, RNR, C 2288

Highland News - Saturday 20 March 1915

BAYANO DISASTER-FOUR LEWIS VICTIMS.-The Admiralty intimate that the following Lewis Royal Naval Reservists were lost in the disaster to H.M.S. Bayano:-John Campbell, 13 Upper Aird; Roderick Smith, 20 South Bragar; Donald Murray,, 12 Coll; and George Graham, 1 Portnaguran. We hope to make further reference to the unfortunate men next week.

Highland News and Football Times - Saturday 27 March 1915

BACK VICTIM OF BAYANO DISASTER.-A gloom was cast over the whole district of Back when it became known that Donald Murray, 12 Coll, had gone down with the fated Bayano. Murray was called up at the mobilisation of the Fleet, and had been continuously on service since. He was born at North Tolsta, but married at Coll, and resided there for the last sixteen years. He was a powerfully-built man, of most unassuming manner. Invariably genial and obliging, he will be greatly missed in the community of Back. Murray was 44 years of age, and leaves a widow, who with a large number of friends mourn is loss.

MURRAY, George L, Carpenter's Mate, MMR, (not listed)

NORMAN, Charles, Baker, MMR, (not listed)

O'CONNOR, Martin, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

OTLEY, Henry J, Leading Seaman (Coast Guard), 158526 (Po)

Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 25 March 1915

Killed in Action

OTLEY- In loving memory of Harry, who lost his life on H.M.S Bayano late H.M. Coast Guard Station, Brighstone, I of W. -From his loving mother, sisters, and brothers. RI.P.

OTLEY- On 11th, Henry, P.O., lost on H.M.S Bayano the dearly-beloved husband of Cissie Otley, late Coast Guard Station, Brighstone, I. of W. Deeply mourned by his sorrowing wife. He died a noble death. R.I.P.

PATTERSON, James S, Ordinary Seaman, RNVR, London Z 619

PEACH, William H, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1001

PEAKE, Clifford W, Able Seaman, RNVR, Bristol 3/1334

North Wilts Guardian - Friday 26 March 1915

ROLL OF HONOUR

WEST COUNTRY MEN KILLED AND INVALIDED IN THEIR COUNTRY'S SERVICE

Clifford William Peake, aged 33 years, young- est son of Mr. James A. Peake, of Clandown, who went down with the Bayano, The deceased, who was in the Royal Naval Reserve, was well- known to many in Clandown and Radstock. His father has been officially notified of his death and has received the papers from the Admiralty. Mr. Peake received a letter from his son the day before the ship went down.(photo)

PENFOLD, Harry, Petty Officer, 181556 (Po)

Isle of Wight County Press - Saturday 13 March 1915

PENFOLD.—Drowned through the sinking of H.M. Bayano, Harry Penfold, 1st class P.O , brother of Mrs. W. Bound, of Palmerston, Shanklin aged 36,

PIERCEY, Charlie A, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1000

POLLOCK, Matt, Assistant Steward, MMR, (not listed)

POTTS, Thomas F, Ordinary Seaman, RNVR, Tyne Z 550

Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Tuesday 23 March 1915

Roll of Honour.

POTTS.— Lost H.M.S. Bayano. aged 20 years, Thomas Fairhead, R.N.V.R., the dearly-loved second son of Guy Potts, 29. Hastings Street.

Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Wednesday 24 March 1915

Roll of Honour.

FAIRHEAD.—Lost on H.M.S. Bayano, aged 20 years, Thomas Fairhead, R.N.V..R., the dearly-beloved second son of Guy and the late Carrie Potts (nee Fairhead), and grandson of the late Daniel and Barbara Fairhead.
(listed in paper as Fairhead not Potts)

Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Friday 26 March 1915

Roll of Honour.

POTTS.-Lost on H.M.S. Bayano, aged 20 years, Thomas Fairhead, R.N.V.R., the dearly-beloved second son of Guy and the late Carrie Potts (nee Fairhead), and grand- son of the late Daniel and Barbara Fairhead.

PRICE, Joseph E, Petty Officer, 197958 (Po)

PRICE, William H, Able Seaman (RFR B 834), 122352 (Po)

REDDIE, Sam, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

REES, Alfred, Private, RMLI (RFR A 546), 6396 (Po)

Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 13 March 1916

Killed in Action - In Memoriam

REES-In loving memory of my beloved husband, Alfred, who lost his life on March 11th, 1915. on H.M.S. Bayano-From his loving wife and children. Late R.M.L.I. and H.M. Dockyard.

RILEY, James, Junior Reserve Attendant, M 10473 (Po)

Bolton Evening News - Monday 15 March 1915

LOST WITH THE BAYANO.

The relatives of Sergeant Tiley, 29, Coop- st.: Sick Berth Reservist Francis Waring, 17, Raphael-st.: and William Farnworth, Babylon-lane, Adlington; have received a communication from the Admiralty expressing regret that their names do not appear in any list of men saved from M auxiliary cruiser Bayano, which was torpedoed near Ailsa Craig in the Forth of Clyde on Thursday, and there can now be little doubt that the three men lost their lives whilst at the post of duty. They were all three members of the Bolton Corps of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and Corps.-Supt. F. Lomax has conveyed to the relatives the sympathy of Col. C. T. Trimble, who commands the No. 4 North-Western district of the Brigade, and of all the local members Riley had recently been promoted to Chief Sick Berth Steward, and when he left home a week ago be took with him a schipperke terrier, the gift of an Astley Bridge gentleman. The little dog became a great favourite on the boat, the crew christening it "Bobs," but its life at sea has only been short. Waring was prominently identified with St. Joseph's Church and School, Halliwell. His is the first to be inscribed on St. Joseph's Roll of Honour. Mr. Frank Tinsley, who is prefect of the section, moved at a meeting on Sunday that the name be inscribed, and that a letter of condolence be sent to the relatives. A deep impression was felt as the meeting, reverently standing, carried the motion. Within the past three weeks four members of of the the Bolton St. John Ambulance Corps have given their lives to "country, a fact upon which Col. Trimble expresses deep regret in his communication to Corps Supt. F. Lomax.

Farnworth Chronicle - Saturday 20 March 1915

“On the Bayano.”

LOSS OF LOCAL AMBULANCE MEN.

Two local ambulance men were serving on the ill-fated merchant cruiser “ Bayano,” and it is feared that they have been lost. It is practically certain that James Riley, Coop Street, Astley Bridge (who was employed by the Cooperative Society as caretaker ¢f one of their reading-rooms), was on the boat, for he was on furlough a week ago and went away again to rejoin the ““ Bayano.” He was a man of considerable experience in St. John Ambulance work, and he served during the South African campaign. The other victim is believed to be Francis Waring, a cotton operative, of 22, France Street, Chorley Old Road. He, like Riley, went out as naval sick berth reservist about October last, and at Christmas they were placed on the “ Bayano.” Corps Superintendent F. Lomax received confirmation later from the Admiralty that their names did not appear amongst the saved. Two local St. John Ambulance men were lost on H.M.S. “ Macnaughton ” quite recently.

ROGAN, Peter, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

ROSS, George, Leading Seaman, RNR, C 3712

John o' Groat Journal - Friday 02 April 1915

CANISBAY.

WENT DOWN WITH THE BAYANO

A deep feeling of regret was experienced throughout this parish when it became known from the list of names of those who lost their lives when the auxiliary cruiser Bayano was torpedoed while on patrol duty, that leading George Ross, youngest son of Mr. Thomas Ross, Stemster, was among those who went down with the vessel. Ross, who had been for a number of years in the Royal Naval Reserve, was called up when war was declared, and before joining the Bayano had been on duty at Portsmouth. A particularly sad circumstance is that just before the vessel sailed, a telegram was sent him informing him of the serious illness of his aged mother, in the hope he might get a few days' leave to visit her, which he hoped to do when the vessel returned to port. The deceased, who was of a most bright and cheerful disposition, kind hearted, and industrious, was the main support of his aged parents, who resided with him on the holding at Stemster, of which he was tenant. His loss has been very keenly felt by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, yet it is tempered by the knowledge that he died doing his duty in his country's service. Much sympathy is felt for his aged parents and other relatives in their sad bereavement.

RUDDY, James, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

RUSSELL, Cleophas B, Assistant Steward, MMR, 771917

SANDERSON, Robert, Engine Room Artificer, RNR, EA 1534

SCHWEITZER, A (initial only), Chief Steward, MMR, (no service number listed)

Bristol Times and Mirror - Saturday 20 March 1915

SCHWEITZER-On March 11, Arthur Schweitzer, dearly-loved husband of Rose Schweitzer, of 24, Strathmore Road, Horfield.Lost in H.M.S Bayano (torpedoed).
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SCOLLARD, W (initial only) (Note: originally identified as SEELLAND, W), Assistant Steward, MMR, (no service number listed)

SELLERS, William, Ordinary Seaman, RNVR, Tyne Z 582

SHAW, John, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

SIMS, Charles E, Act/Sub Lieutenant, RNR

Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 20 March 1915

THE CASUALTY LIST.

Owing to the pressure upon our space it will impossible for the “Army and Navy Gazette to publish more than the names and biographies of officers who have died while on service.

THE NAVY.

Sub.-Lieut. C. E. Sims, R N.R., entered as a midshipman in the Royal Naval Reserve on Feb. 6, 1905, and was promoted to Acting Sub-Lieutenant in January, 1911. He joined the Bayano in December.

SMITH, Daniel V, Chief Cook, MMR, 710569

Liverpool Weekly Courier - Saturday 20 March 1915

VERNON SMITH- March 11, through the disaster to H.M cruiser Bayano aged 26 years, Dan, the dearly beloved and devoted husband of Dorothy Vernon Smith (née Leigh). (He gave his precious life for his country.)

SMITH, George L, Petty Officer 1c (Coast Guard), 166680 (Po)

Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 13 March 1916

Killed in Action - In Memoriam.

SMITH- In ever loving memory of our dear brother George Leonard, who lost his life on H.M.S. Bayano, March 11th, 1915.
Softly at night the stars are gleaming
Over his silent grave.
Where thou sleepest without dreaming,
One we loved and could not save.
-May and George.

SMITH, Roderick, Seaman, RNR, A 4160

Highland News - Saturday 20 March 1915

BAYANO DISASTER-FOUR LEWIS VICTIMS.-The Admiralty intimate that the following Lewis Royal Naval Reservists were lost in the disaster to H.M.S. Bayano:-John Campbell, 13 Upper Aird; Roderick Smith, 20 South Bragar; Donald Murray,, 12 Coll; and George Graham, 1 Portnaguran. We hope to make further reference to the unfortunate men next week.

SOUTHWELL, Alfred T, 1st Writer, MMR, 691023

Southern Echo - Wednesday 24 March 1915

Among the numerous portraits appear those of Alfred Southwell formerly in the Union-Castle Company's service, who was lost on H.M.S. Bayano when that vessel was torpedoed,

SPRACKLIN, Edgar J, Leading Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1113

Larne Times - Saturday 03 April 1915

LOST WITH THE BAYANO,

FUNERAL SERVICE AT PORTAFERRY.

Six bodies have been found along the Ards peninsula during the past few days, and on Friday Dr. Wallace (coroner for the division) attended at Portavogie and held an inquest on one of the bodies, believed to be that of a naval seaman named Spracklion, which had been found on the shore at Portavogie. He then proceeded to Cloughey boathouse, and held an inquest on a body that had been found by John M'Causland, of Portaferry, floating in the lough at Cloughey. Nothing was found to enable the body to be identified. He afterwards went to Tara Coastguard Station and held an inquest on three bodies. One was identified as that of a naval seaman named W. A. Wellstead and one named G. A. Bain. The other was not identified. All are naval seamen, believed to be part of the crew of the Bayano, which was torpedoed on the 11th March, which had a crew of 202 officers and men, of whom only 26 were saved. Dr. Mark M'Donald, Portaferry, attended and gave medical evidence as to the cause of death, when the verdict " Found drowned" was returned.

On Saturday the mournful procession of three coffins, enshrouded with the Union Jack, slowly wended its way through the principal streets of the town to Ballyphilip Church. The Navy was represented at the funeral by District-Officer Davies, from Bangor, Chief Officers Knight and Fitzgerald, from Cloughey and Tara, with a number of coastguards from the stations; the constabulary by Sergeant Diver and four constables of the Royal Irish Constabulary from Portaferry; a contingent of the Ulster Volunteer Force, under the command of Mr. William Hoddley, and of the Nationalist Volunteers, under the command of Mr. Joseph Shields, and a large assembly of the inhabitants of the town and district attended the funeral services. The three coffins were borne into the aisle of the church by the coastguards, the Nationalist and Ulster Volunteers. The services were con- ducted by the Rev. G. S. Greer, B.A., rector, and Rev. J. Boyle, curate of the parish, and Miss Rigby (organist) and the choir supplied the music. Just before the funeral started from Tara Chief Officer Knight received instructions by wire to have the body of W. A. Wellstead sent on to Portsmouth, his native place, and his body was detained at Tara pending the necessary arrangements.

St. Andrew's Churchyard Ballyhalbert, County Down, Northern Ireland Photo: John Donnelly

Cupids United Cemetery Newfoundland, Canada. Photo: K. Fifield

Cupids United Cemetery Newfoundland, Canada. . Photo: K. Fifield

STANLEY, Harold A, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, 2184 X

STERN, Wallis, Lance Corporal, RMLI (RFR A 861), 6156 (Po)

Leicester Daily Post - Wednesday 24 March 1915

Lance-Corporal W. STEARN, R.M.L.I., who went down with H.M. auxiliary cruiser Bayano. His home was at 33, Roslyn-street, Leicester. He had served in the Marines for 21 years, and was called up as a reservist at the outbreak of war.

STEVENS, Edwin, Petty Officer, 181637 (Po)

SUMMERS, James H, Private, RMLI, 16698 (Po)

SUTHERLAND, James A, Engine Room Artificer, RNR, EA 1541

Bo'ness Journal and Linlithgow Advertiser - Friday 19 March 1915

BAYANO VICTIM. JAMES A. SUTHERLAND, BLACKNESS.

Local feeling caused by the loss of the auxiliary cruiser Bayano which was torpedoed off the Wigtownshire coast last week, has been accentuated by thy fact that Engine Room Artificer James Alexander Sutherland R.N.R.. and native of Blackness. und well known in Bo'ness, was on the ill-fated ship when it was sunk, and it is feared that he has become one of the victims, his name now having appeared on the list of those rescued, issued by the Admiralty.
Mr. Sutherland, who e portrait we reproduce, was thirty years of age, and the eldest son of Ma John Sutherland, Blackness. His associations with the seaport extend to his early boyhood, a it was then that he showed an increasing love for the sea, on which he was afterwards to find his vocation. With this before him, young Sutherland turned his attention towards the attainment of a knowledge of marine engineering, and latterly completed his practical training in the engineering works of Messrs Marshall & Duguid, Dock Street, although he for some time previous had been engaged in the service of the Forth Shipbreaking Company. In February, 1912, Mr. Sutherland joined the s.8. Carriden (owned by Messrs Love & Stewart, Bo'ness) on which he sailed until that vessel was sold a year later. He then became a seaman on the Grangemouth steamer Rotter- dam which landed between the Forth and Holland, but in the Spring of last year he was successful in gaining his certificate as second-engineer ab the Engineering College, Leith, and re-entered the service of Messrs Love & Stewart, on whose steamship, the Lovart, he had two voyages, until at the out- break of war, the vessel was hid up in the Finnish port of Viborg-the crew in returning home having had an overland journey through Scandinavia to Bergen and thence to Leith. After coming home, Mr. Sutherland joined the Royal Naval Reserves as engine-room artificer on the Bayang with the rating of chief petty officer.
He was a powerful swimmer, and it is assumed that he must have been below when the Bayano was struck and given no chance to effect his escape.

Linlithgowshire Gazette - Friday 19 March 1915

There was sad news for Linlithgow last Saturday. The name The name of Artificer James Sutherland was not mentioned among the survivors of the ill-fated Bayano There were lingering hopes that he might yet be picked up; but as the days have passed, and no news is heard, his friends have been driven to the sad conclusion that he has perished with the other brave men who gave their lives for their country. Every day brings its sorrows in these tragic times.

Bo'ness War Memorial. Photo: Thanks to Kenny Walker

James Sutherland is also remembered on the family headstone. Photo: Thanks to Kenny Walker

TAYLOR, John S, Boy Telegraphist, J 29016 (Po)

Cumberland Evening News - Monday 15 March 1915

FEARED DEATH OF A WHITEHAVEN YOUTH.

It is feared that a Whitehaven young man named Sydney Taylor is one of those lost through the foundering of the "Bayano."
Taylor, who was 17 years of age, was the son of Mr. John Joseph Taylor chief officer of a passenger steamer plying between Newcastle and Dundee. He lived with his grandmother, Mrs Taylor, in George Street, Whitehaven. Before joining the Navy, Taylor was employed at the Whitehaven Post Office as a messenger boy. He entered the Navy as a wireless operator, his first ship being the "Powerful." A week last Wednesday night he visited ais grandmother and brother at Whitehaven, leaving again on Friday night to join the ill-fated ship at Glasgow.

Whitehaven Advertiser and Cleator Moor and Egremont Observer - Saturday 20 March 1915

The Sinking of the "Bayano.

By the sinking of the "Bayano," it is feared that a Whitehaven youth, named Sydney Taylor, has been lost. Taylor who was 17 years of age, was the son of Mr. John Joseph Taylor, chief officer of passenger steamer plying between Liverpool and Dundee, and resided with his grandmother, Mrs. Taylor widow of the late Mr. John Taylor hairdresser, in George Street. Before he joined the Navy as a wireless operator, he was employed at the Whitehaven Post Office As a telegraph messenger boy. Altogether he had been on four ships, the first being the "Powerful." A week last Wednesday he visited his friends at Whitehaven and again left on Friday to join his ship at Glasgow, sailing the same night. Taylor was well known in Whitehaven.

Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 11 March 1916

TAYLOR-In loving memory of JOHN SIDNEY TAYLOR, youngest son of Mrs. TAYLOR, Winnipeg, and nephew of Mr. and Mrs. JAMES HUMPHREY, Anchorage, 214, Tulketh-brow, Ashton, assistant wire- less operator on the late H.M.S. Bavano] which was torpedoed and sank off the S.W. of Scotland on March 11th, 1915, in his 17th year.
"No prayer nor hymn above the dead,
No tearful mourner's long farewell;
They anchored through eternity,
Her port the graveyard of the sea."
-From Mother, Uncle, Aunt, and Cousins.

THOMPSON, William J, Fireman, MMR, (no service number listed)

TILTMAN, William, Shipwright 2c, 140134 (Po)

South Eastern Advertiser - Saturday 20 March 1915

This War seem's full of strange coincidences. One who follows the information contained in the papers will have become familiar with very many instances which go to show how strangely singular is the fate of many of the men who have been, and are, associated with this greatest war of history. We say this because of a somewhat singular happening last week. On Thursday we had brought to us the name of W. Tiltman of Rye, a member of an old family in the town, who, although retired from the Navy as a P.O., was on the Reserve List, and called He was up. sent recently to the "Bayano." Before it is possible for us to, record this-aye, within a day or so-the news is in the dailies that she has been torpedoed by a submarine, with a loss of 200, and, so far, at the time of writing, his name does not appear in the list of those who have been rescued from a watery grave. W. Tilt- man was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard, Tilt- man, Sen, and we are sure that his relatives have the deepest sympathy of the towns- people that he should have met, so unfortunate a fate.

TODD, John, Seaman, RNR, C 3767

Northern Whig - Thursday 25 March 1915

LOCAL BAYANO VICTIM. Another Belfast victim of the Bayano disaster A. B. John Todd. 22, Earl Lane. He was engaged on trading vessels for a number of yean, but prior to joining the Bayano was employed at the Queen’s Island. leaves wife and one child.

TRUMPER, Arthur, Fireman, MMR, 718312

VEST, George, Fireman, MMR, (not listed)

WALSH, John, Carpenter, MMR, (not listed)

Berwick Advertiser - Friday 26 March 1915

DEATHS

Drowned on H.M.S Bayano, on the 11th March, P.O. John Walsh; aged 32 years, son of Edward and Annie Walsh, 80 Church Street, Walker-on-Tyne, formerly of Berwick-on-Tweed.

Berwickshire News and General Advertiser - Tuesday 30 March 1915

BERWICK MAN LOST ON THE BAYANO Petty Officer John Walsh, who was drowned in the sinking of the armed liner Bayano, was a Berwick man. His father (now living in Walker-on-Tyne) served his time the Berwick Clippers. Both his grandfathers were also o the Clippers. Petty Officer Walsh was 32 years of age. He was nephew of Mrs. Bell, 22 East Street, Berwick.

WARING, Francis, Junior Reserve Attendant, M 9864 (Po)

Leicester Catholic News - Saturday 20 March 1915

WENT DOWN WITH THE BAYANO

A Bolton Catholic Victim.

The relatives of Francis Waring. 17, Raphael Street. Bolton, have received a communication from the Admiralty ex- pressing regret that his name does not appear in any list of men saved from HM auxiliary cruiser Bayano, which was torpecoed near Ailsa Craig in the Forth of Clyde on Thursday of last week, and there can be little doubt he lost his life whilst at the post of duty. He was a member of the Bolton Corns of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and Corps.-Supt. F. Lomax has conveyed to the relatives the sympathy of Col. C. T. Trimble, who commands No. 4 North-Western district of the Brigade, and of all the local members. Waring was prominently identified with St. Joseph's Church and School. Halliwell. His is the first name to be inscribed on the Roll of Honour there.-R.I.P.

Farnworth Chronicle - Saturday 20 March 1915

“On the Bayano.”

LOSS OF LOCAL AMBULANCE MEN.

Two local ambulance men were serving on the ill-fated merchant cruiser “ Bayano,” and it is feared that they have been lost. It is practically certain that James Riley, Coop Street, Astley Bridge (who was employed by the Cooperative Society as caretaker ¢f one of their reading-rooms), was on the boat, for he was on furlough a week ago and went away again to rejoin the ““ Bayano.” He was a man of considerable experience in St. John Ambulance work, and he served during the South African campaign. The other victim is believed to be Francis Waring, a cotton operative, of 22, France Street, Chorley Old Road. He, like Riley, went out as naval sick berth reservist about October last, and at Christmas they were placed on the “ Bayano.” Corps Superintendent F. Lomax received confirmation later from the Admiralty that their names did not appear amongst the saved. Two local St. John Ambulance men were lost on H.M.S. “ Macnaughton ” quite recently.

WELLS, Alfred E, Master at Arms (Pens), 130203 (Po)

WELLSTEAD, William Adolphus, Able Seaman (RFR B 797), 179706 (Po)

Larne Times - Saturday 03 April 1915

LOST WITH THE BAYANO,

FUNERAL SERVICE AT PORTAFERRY.

Six bodies have been found along the Ards peninsula during the past few days, and on Friday Dr. Wallace (coroner for the division) attended at Portavogie and held an inquest on one of the bodies, believed to be that of a naval seaman named Spracklion, which had been found on the shore at Portavogie. He then proceeded to Cloughey boathouse, and held an inquest on a body that had been found by John M'Causland, of Portaferry, floating in the lough at Cloughey. Nothing was found to enable the body to be identified. He afterwards went to Tara Coastguard Station and held an inquest on three bodies. One was identified as that of a naval seaman named W. A. Wellstead and one named G. A. Bain. The other was not identified. All are naval seamen, believed to be part of the crew of the Bayano, which was torpedoed on the 11th March, which had a crew of 202 officers and men, of whom only 26 were saved. Dr. Mark M'Donald, Portaferry, attended and gave medical evidence as to the cause of death, when the verdict " Found drowned" was returned.

On Saturday the mournful procession of three coffins, enshrouded with the Union Jack, slowly wended its way through the principal streets of the town to Ballyphilip Church. The Navy was represented at the funeral by District-Officer Davies, from Bangor, Chief Officers Knight and Fitzgerald, from Cloughey and Tara, with a number of coastguards from the stations; the constabulary by Sergeant Diver and four constables of the Royal Irish Constabulary from Portaferry; a contingent of the Ulster Volunteer Force, under the command of Mr. William Hoddley, and of the Nationalist Volunteers, under the command of Mr. Joseph Shields, and a large assembly of the inhabitants of the town and district attended the funeral services. The three coffins were borne into the aisle of the church by the coastguards, the Nationalist and Ulster Volunteers. The services were con- ducted by the Rev. G. S. Greer, B.A., rector, and Rev. J. Boyle, curate of the parish, and Miss Rigby (organist) and the choir supplied the music. Just before the funeral started from Tara Chief Officer Knight received instructions by wire to have the body of W. A. Wellstead sent on to Portsmouth, his native place, and his body was detained at Tara pending the necessary arrangements.

Ballyphilip Church of Ireland Graveyard, Portaferry, County Down, Northern Ireland. Photo: Kevin Byers

WHALEN, Simeon, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1156

WHARTON, Harold, Junior Reserve Attendant, M 9696 (Po)

Irish Times - Saturday 20 March 1915

A DUBLIN YOUTH ON BOARD THE BAYANO.

By the sinking of the auxiliary cruiser Bayano the Boys' Brigade in Dublin has lost one of its youngest and most promising officers in the person of Harold Wharton the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wharton, of Springfield terrace. Dolphin's Barn. He was a lieutenant in the 15th Company. St. James's Parish, and took an active interest in every branch of the work in the parish. He was a young man of sterling character, and beloved by all who knew him. At the beginning of the war he gave up his employment in Messrs. Scale's. Grafton street, and volunteered for the Royal Naval Sick Berth Reserve, having qualified beforehand in the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Just before Christmas he had a transfer to the ill-fated Bayano, and so died whilst serving King and country. His example should encourage the many young men who knew him to go and do what they can for their country. His parents have been the recipients of much sympathy.

WILKINSON, Lawrence, Able Seaman (RFR B 6936), SS 2919 (Po)

WILLIAMS, Harold R, Ty/Chief Engineer, RNR

Western Mail - Thursday 18 March 1915

Mr. HAROLD E. WILLIAMS, Chief-engineer of the converted cruiser Bayano, torpedoed by the Germans. Mr. Williams was a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Waters, Westville-road, Penylan, and was well known in Cardiff. (photo)

West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser - Monday 22 March 1915

Williams. Drowned through the sinking of H.M.S. Bayano, Mar. 11, Harold Richard Williams, Chief Engineer R.N.R., of Green Bank, Falmouth, aged 35.

WILLIAMS, Herbert B, Petty Officer 1c (Coast Guard), 164160 (Po)

Fleetwood Chronicle - Tuesday 16 March 1915

" BAYANO'S" LIFEBOAT.

BROUGHT TO FLEETWOOD ON A TRAWLER

The steam trawler "Adventure" (Captain Martin), belonging to the Cygnet Steam Trawling Company, arrived at Fleetwood on Sunday, having on board one of the life- boats belonging to the ill-fated armoured cruiser Bayano, which was torpedoed off the South of Scotland on Thursday last week. The skipper stated that when 15 miles N.N.W. of Mull of Galloway, about 12.30 p.m. on Saturday, a small boat was sighted, awash. The trawler bore down upon it, and found that it belonged to H.M.S "Bayano, and contained the dead body of a man. The body and boat were got on board, and the body was taken to Ramsey, LO.M., where, by means of the dise on the clothing, it was identified as that of Chief Petty Officer Herbert B. Williams, coast- guard, of Ryde, Isle of Wight. The deceased bore injuries about the head, which probably caused death.
The boat was considerably damaged, the gunwale being badly smashed. There was every appearance of the boat having been blown out of the davits by the force of the explosion before she could be launched. No plugs had been put in, and the boat had been kept afloat by a number of airtight compartments.
A lifebelt, bearing the name of S. J. Jones, was also picked up in the vicinity.

WILLIAMSON, Samuel, Assistant Steward, MMR, 610863

WILSON, John R, Captain's Steward, MMR, 635084

WINGATE, Henry J G, Leading Seaman, 179890 (Po)

Portsmouth Evening News - Tuesday 30 March 1915

WINGATE—In loving memory of my dear husband, Henry James George Wingate, who lost his life on Bayano, March 11th. Deeply mourned by his sorrowing wife, Lily, and son, Charlie. Gone, but not forgotten.

Portsmouth Evening News - Wednesday 31 March 1915

WINGATE—In loving memory of my dear father, Henry Wingate, who died on duty on H.M.S. Bayano, March 11th, aged 39. Sadly missed by his lonely son, Henry.

Portsmouth Evening News - Saturday 03 April 1915

WINGATE-In loving memory of my only son and our brother, Henry James George Wingate, aged 39, H.M.S. Bayano, who gave his lite for his country. Thy will be done. From his loving father, mother, and sisters Eliza, Eva, Flo, Amy. Beatty, and also eldest son, Henry.

WOOD, Ronald S, Engine Room Artificer, RNR, EA 1542

Shields Daily News - Wednesday 17 March 1915

There were two local men on board the auxiliary cruiser Bayano, which was torpedoed in the Irish Sea- Robert S. Wood. engine-room artificer, of Sydenham Terrace, South Shields, and C. H. Lawson, engine room artificer of Murie House, Monkseaton. Both of them were enrolled in the Naval Re- serve on 24th Nov., and were drafted to Portsmouth.

WORKE, Patrick, Ordinary Seaman, RNVR, Clyde Z 480

Northern Whig - Friday 19 March 1915

A BAYANO VICTIM. Mrs. Worke, 30, Dorham Street. Belfast, has been officially notified that her husband, Patrick Worke, A. 8., went down with H.M.S. Bayano in the North Channel the 11th inst. Deceased was Naval Reserve man, and prior to being called up was in employment in Glasgow.

WYLDE, George, 2c Steward, MMR, (not listed)

WYNNE, Walter A, Able Seaman (RFR B 505), 134398 (Po)

Staffordshire Sentinel - Wednesday 24 March 1915

BURSLEM LOST ON THE BAYANO. Among those who lost their lives when H.M.S. Bayano was torpedoed on the 11th inst. was Walter Wynne, of Burslem, who up to that period had 29 years of service in the Royal Navy to his credit. When war broke out he was called up as a reservist on H.M.S. Grafton, and in December last was transferred to the Bayano. Wynne, who was well known in Burslem, leaves a widow and three children.

Unknown Sailor

Peel City Guardian - Saturday 27 March 1915

Body Washed Ashore at Dalby.

Identified as a H.M.S. Bayano Victim, ——

Nothing to Indicate Man’s Name,

Inquest and Verdict.

On Sunday evening Mr J. T. Moore, of Borrane, Dalby, saw a body floating in the sea at Trieeh, Dalby the body afterwards came ashore, and Mr Moore carried it beyond high water. The police were noti- fied, and the body was afterwards removed to Glenmaye where it was deposited in a stable at the Waterfall Hotel to await inquiry. The body was identified by the clothing and the life-saving waistcoat by First-class Petty-Officer Cummings, of the Bavano as a stoker on that vessel, but owing to the damage caused to the face and the absence of the disc usually carried by men on active service it was impossible to say who the man was.
An inquest was held in the Refreshment Room, Glenmaye, on Monday afternoon, conducted by Mr J. M. Cruickshank, Coroner of Inquests. The following jury were sworn:-Basil Quirk, Louis Moughtin, Arthur Corkill, Caleb K. Counsell, Charles Quane, John T. Kewin, A. Barnes, Edward Mylchreest, Robt. Chas. Cubbon, Thos. Leece, S. Palmer.
The Coroner, addressing the jury, said they had to enquire into the circumstances, so far as could be ascertained, touching the death of a man whom they were unable to identify. The body was found on the shore at Dalby. There was evidence and there seemed to be very little doubt that the body was one of the crew of the ill-fated Bayano, which was torpedoed off Scotland on the 11th inst., but there was no means of identification. No disc had been found as was the case in Douglas and Ramsey, where bodies had been brought in.
John Thomas Moore, of Borrane, Dalby, farm labourer, deposed, I found the body of the man upon the beach at Dalby about 6-30 yesterday evening. It was on the beach to the south of Trieen. I saw the body floating in the water. The body came in on the rocks and I managed to get it up past the high water mark. There was no one with me. I went to the Parsonage and reported the matter to Mr. Walton, and he reported it to the police. I was present when the body was taken to where it now lies-in the stable at Glenmaye. I did not make investigation of the clothing or other- wise.
Richard Barton Quirk, Raby, Patrick, deposed: Mr Walton reported to me that a body had come ashore at Dalby. I ad- vised him to report it to the police. I went to Dalby and assisted to secure the body and bring it higher up. It was then re- moved to Glenmaye. I went through the pockets, but found nothing that would identify the deceased. There were no marks of identification on the body.

Benjamin John Cummings, said I was a first-class petty-officer on board HMS Bayano I belong to Portsmouth. The Bayand was destroyed by a torpedo off the coast of Scotland on the 11th inst about five o'clock in the morning. The vessel went down four minutes after she was struck. I have seen the body. There were no means of identifying the man himself. From the belt and the clothing there is no doubt but that he was a fireman aboard the Bayano The belt was a sort of life- saving waist-coat. There would be no ad- vantage in delaying the burial as there were no means of identifying him. He did not see the submarine, but those with him said they did. The vests given out on the boat were similar to the one worn by deceased. The vest bore the name "Miranda Buoyant made by Peter Robinson, Liver- pool, medium size."

William Shimmin, Inspector of Police, Peel, deposed: I made an exhaustive search of the clothing and the body this morning. I examined the pockets and all that was in them was a little piece of tobacco leaf. There were no marks on the clothing ex- cept the vest. I examined the body and there were no tattoo marks. The body was in a good state of preservation,, but the face was gone. On the body was a singlet with a band of blue on it, a pair of blue serge pants, pair of low, blucher boots, with four lace holes. There was no name on the boots. On the life-saving jacket was the name Peter Robinson, of Liverpool. The body was five feet three inches in length. The head had a quantity of dark brown hair on it. The face was gone, but it appeared to be a round face. I would say his age was about 30 years or a little more.

Henry Gell, physician and surgeon, de- posed: I examined the body between nine and ten o'clock this morning. I went along with Inspector Shimmin and Lieut. Weales. I found the body as described by the former witnesses. The examination was made before the body was taken from the shore to Glenmaye. The body was fairly well nourished. The height was as stated by Inspector Shimmin, and was that of e round faced man with brown hair. The nose had disappeared and also the right ear, which I think would be accounted for by the buffetting against the rocks and by fish. The eyes were absent from the sockets. The appearance of the body pointed to death by drowning. There did not appear to be any injuries present that would have accounted for death. The putrification was very slight, which would be accounted for by the body being immersed in cold water and also the time of the year.
The Coroner said that was all the evidence they had to lay before the jury and the only verdict they would probably be able to find was that the deceased was found drowned. There would be no object in keeping the body in the hope of finding some relative as no one would be able to recognise the body if they did come. The best thing would be to close the enquiry Lieut. Weales was arranging for the burial of the deceased.
The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the evidence.

Graves of Unknown H.M.S. Bayano Crew

A Royal Marine. H.M.S Bayano. St. Andrew's Churchyard Ballyhalbert, County Down, Northern Ireland. Photo: deanalanthomas

Unknown Seaman Douglas Borough Cemetery Douglas, Middle, Isle of Man. Photo: HamishK

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