HMS Calgarian
HMS Calgarian. 01/03/1918
Displacement: 17,515 grt.
Length: 1 m. Beam: 1 m. Draught: 1 m
Propulsion: 4 x Parsons Steam turbines, 4 shafts, 4 screws, 6 double ended boilers & 4 single ended boilers.
Complement:
Crew Lost: 48
Armament: 9 × 6 in guns
Displacement: 17,515 grt.
Length: 1 m. Beam: 1 m. Draught: 1 m
Propulsion: 4 x Parsons Steam turbines, 4 shafts, 4 screws, 6 double ended boilers & 4 single ended boilers.
Complement:
Crew Lost: 48
Armament: 9 × 6 in guns
RMS Calgarian was built in 1913 by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Govan for the Allan Line.
Allan Line Badge
Fairplay - Thursday 24 April 1913
LAUNCHES OF THE WEEK
April 19th.
FAIRFIELD SHIPBUILDING AND ENGINEERING Co., Govan, the quadruple screw turbine : Steamer Calgarian ; 590 ft., by 70ft., by 54 ft.; 18,500 tons gross: she is to have accommodation for 200 first, 500 second, and 1,000 third class passengers, and steam about 18 knots on service. Owners, the Allan Line, Glasgow. She is intended for their Liverpool - St. Lawrence mail service.
Allan Line Postcard
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.
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.
The Loss
On March 1st, 1918, the British armed merchant cruiser H.M.S. Calgarian was struck by four torpedoes and sunk by the German submarine U-19 (Johannes Spieß), off Rathlin Island.
Stern of Calgarian showing guns fitted. Photo: LiWD collection.
H.M.S. CALGARIAN TORPEDOED OFF IRISH COAST.
17.500-TON ARMED MERCANTILE CRUISER: FORMERLY AN ALLAN LINER.
2 OFFICERS AND 46 MEN LOST AND 562 SAVED: VESSEL STRUCK THREE TIMES.
The Admiralty issued the following announcement yesterday :— His Majesty's armed mercantile cruiser Calgarian (Captain Robert A. Newton, Royal Navy), was torpedoed and sunk on March 1. : Two officers and 46 men (including mercantile crew) were lost. The next of kin have been informed.
THREE TORPEDOES.
45 MINUTES BETWEEN FIRST AND
SECOND BLOWS.
Three hundred and ninety-four survivors of the Calgarian, which was torpedoed off the Irish coast, landed at Larne on Saturday. Others, it is understood, reached Portrush and Londonderry. The ship is said to have had on board a crew of 450, and also 160 naval ratings, so that there were 562 survivors.
The Calgarian was with other escorting vessels in the morning, and no sign of any enemy submarine was seen until 4 p.m., when she was struck by a torpedo near the forward boiler. Steps were at once taken to ascertain the damage done to the ship. Preparations were being made to repair the damage, and men were standing by for the purpose, when a second and then a third torpedo struck the vessel.
The last exploded in the engine-room, splintering the decks and destroying some of the lifeboats. It was then seen that the ship was doomed, and the work of transferring the men to the boats was carried out with celerity and a complete absence of panic. Captain Newton issued his orders with perfect calmness, and they were obeyed with alacrity.
So far as is known, the loss of life was confined almost entirely to the engine- room and stokehold staff. Some men were blown by the force of the last explosion from the decks into the sea, but it is believed these were almost all picked up. A stoker who was in the forward hold declared that tons of coal were flung all over the bold, and there was a great inrush of water. He believed that of the 30 men in the watch he was the only one who succeeded in reaching the deck.
Among the survivors landed at Larne are 20 seriously injured. They were taken to local hospitals, where they are said to be progressing favourably. Survivors who were interviewed were very reticent. One of the deck bands, who saw the periscope of the submarine before the first torpedo was launched, estimated that three-quarters of an hour elapsed between the discharge of the first and second torpedoes, the third following hard on the heels of the second. He was blown into the water, and swam for half an hour before being picked up.
FIRST DAMAGE SLIGHT.
A stoker said he was in the after stoke- hold when the first explosion occurred, and immediately went on deck. The damage appeared to be slight, and word went round that the vessel would float. Volunteers were asked to go below and carry on, and he went. They had been below for some time when two terrific ex- plosions occurred, and they rushed on deck. He slid down a rope on to a trawler.
One man who fell out of a lifeboat as it was being lowered declared that while he was in the water he heard a boy crying piteously, "Mother, mother!" "I am not a strong swimmer," said the man, "and 1 could do little for him. There was a bit of timber floating beside us, and I pushed it towards him and told him to hang on. I have not seen him since."
The rescued men believe that the sub- marine was sunk. While some of the escort devoted themselves to securing the safety of the Calgarian's crew others attacked the enemy. Several depth charges were dropped, and it is believed that the sub- marine cannot have escaped.
The majority of the rescued men were brought in by patrol vessels The good food and roaring fires provided for the men, combined with a supply of dry clothing to put them in the best of spirits, and they soon appeared little the worse for their experience. Arrangements for sleeping were quickly made, and within three hours of the landing of the first batch of survivors the great majority of the men were peacefully asleep.
According to a Belfast message the Calgarian was struck by four torpedoes.
NEW ALLAN LINER.
COMPLETED JUST BEFORE THE WAR FOR CANADIAN SERVICE.
Completed in 1914, on the Clyde, the Cal- gorian was, next to her sister ship the Alsatian, the largest of the Allan Line ves sels, her gross tonnage being 17,515, her length 600ft., and her horse power 19,500 She was a stee! quadruple screw steamer, propelled by turbines, and on her trial trip ele registered a mean speed of 20.63 knots.
The Calgarian, which was finished just before the outbreak of the war, was in tended for the Liverpool-St. Lawrence ser vice. Sumptuously fitted in the Georgian style, she had accommodation for 1,700 passengers and a ship's company of 500. She carried an eight knot motor launch, which, in case of fog, could be sent ahead for scouting purposes, maintaining communication with the ship through a light steel wire.
17.500-TON ARMED MERCANTILE CRUISER: FORMERLY AN ALLAN LINER.
2 OFFICERS AND 46 MEN LOST AND 562 SAVED: VESSEL STRUCK THREE TIMES.
The Admiralty issued the following announcement yesterday :— His Majesty's armed mercantile cruiser Calgarian (Captain Robert A. Newton, Royal Navy), was torpedoed and sunk on March 1. : Two officers and 46 men (including mercantile crew) were lost. The next of kin have been informed.
THREE TORPEDOES.
45 MINUTES BETWEEN FIRST AND
SECOND BLOWS.
Three hundred and ninety-four survivors of the Calgarian, which was torpedoed off the Irish coast, landed at Larne on Saturday. Others, it is understood, reached Portrush and Londonderry. The ship is said to have had on board a crew of 450, and also 160 naval ratings, so that there were 562 survivors.
The Calgarian was with other escorting vessels in the morning, and no sign of any enemy submarine was seen until 4 p.m., when she was struck by a torpedo near the forward boiler. Steps were at once taken to ascertain the damage done to the ship. Preparations were being made to repair the damage, and men were standing by for the purpose, when a second and then a third torpedo struck the vessel.
The last exploded in the engine-room, splintering the decks and destroying some of the lifeboats. It was then seen that the ship was doomed, and the work of transferring the men to the boats was carried out with celerity and a complete absence of panic. Captain Newton issued his orders with perfect calmness, and they were obeyed with alacrity.
So far as is known, the loss of life was confined almost entirely to the engine- room and stokehold staff. Some men were blown by the force of the last explosion from the decks into the sea, but it is believed these were almost all picked up. A stoker who was in the forward hold declared that tons of coal were flung all over the bold, and there was a great inrush of water. He believed that of the 30 men in the watch he was the only one who succeeded in reaching the deck.
Among the survivors landed at Larne are 20 seriously injured. They were taken to local hospitals, where they are said to be progressing favourably. Survivors who were interviewed were very reticent. One of the deck bands, who saw the periscope of the submarine before the first torpedo was launched, estimated that three-quarters of an hour elapsed between the discharge of the first and second torpedoes, the third following hard on the heels of the second. He was blown into the water, and swam for half an hour before being picked up.
FIRST DAMAGE SLIGHT.
A stoker said he was in the after stoke- hold when the first explosion occurred, and immediately went on deck. The damage appeared to be slight, and word went round that the vessel would float. Volunteers were asked to go below and carry on, and he went. They had been below for some time when two terrific ex- plosions occurred, and they rushed on deck. He slid down a rope on to a trawler.
One man who fell out of a lifeboat as it was being lowered declared that while he was in the water he heard a boy crying piteously, "Mother, mother!" "I am not a strong swimmer," said the man, "and 1 could do little for him. There was a bit of timber floating beside us, and I pushed it towards him and told him to hang on. I have not seen him since."
The rescued men believe that the sub- marine was sunk. While some of the escort devoted themselves to securing the safety of the Calgarian's crew others attacked the enemy. Several depth charges were dropped, and it is believed that the sub- marine cannot have escaped.
The majority of the rescued men were brought in by patrol vessels The good food and roaring fires provided for the men, combined with a supply of dry clothing to put them in the best of spirits, and they soon appeared little the worse for their experience. Arrangements for sleeping were quickly made, and within three hours of the landing of the first batch of survivors the great majority of the men were peacefully asleep.
According to a Belfast message the Calgarian was struck by four torpedoes.
NEW ALLAN LINER.
COMPLETED JUST BEFORE THE WAR FOR CANADIAN SERVICE.
Completed in 1914, on the Clyde, the Cal- gorian was, next to her sister ship the Alsatian, the largest of the Allan Line ves sels, her gross tonnage being 17,515, her length 600ft., and her horse power 19,500 She was a stee! quadruple screw steamer, propelled by turbines, and on her trial trip ele registered a mean speed of 20.63 knots.
The Calgarian, which was finished just before the outbreak of the war, was in tended for the Liverpool-St. Lawrence ser vice. Sumptuously fitted in the Georgian style, she had accommodation for 1,700 passengers and a ship's company of 500. She carried an eight knot motor launch, which, in case of fog, could be sent ahead for scouting purposes, maintaining communication with the ship through a light steel wire.
Halifax Daily Guardian - Tuesday 19 March 1918
NEW PIRATE HERO. Lieutenant-Commander Spiess, the U.boat commander who sank the Calgarian, is the Huns’ newest submarine hero. A special Admiralty communique glorifying that achievement um that in the course of the same cruise Spiess 35,000 tons of shipping.
NEW PIRATE HERO. Lieutenant-Commander Spiess, the U.boat commander who sank the Calgarian, is the Huns’ newest submarine hero. A special Admiralty communique glorifying that achievement um that in the course of the same cruise Spiess 35,000 tons of shipping.
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Chart above from ADM 1/8519/87 Loss of HMS CALGARIAN
The Wreck
H.M.S. Calgarian has the UKHO Wreck Card 3651. The card was created in 1918 stating ''SANK 6M DUE N. FROM RATHLIN IS'' This position was taken from survivor's during the Court of Enquiry.
In 1953 it was charted as NDWPA (Non-Dangerous Wreck Position Approximate )
In 1957 H.M.S. Cook failed to find the wreck using ASDIC.
In 1968 a further search with sonar from H.M.S. Mermaid also failed to find the wreck.
In 1974 Risdon Beazley Marine located a wreck reported to be H.M.S. Calgarian 552500N, 061500W.
In 1985 H.M.S. Beagle surveyed the wreck in reported position 552540N, 061740W. The wreck was reported as being intact, with a length of 80m ( 100m shorter than Calgarian) 9.5m high, orientated 350/170 deg in a depth of 106m.
In 2017 the wreck of H.M.S. Calgarian was placed under The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986.
In 1953 it was charted as NDWPA (Non-Dangerous Wreck Position Approximate )
In 1957 H.M.S. Cook failed to find the wreck using ASDIC.
In 1968 a further search with sonar from H.M.S. Mermaid also failed to find the wreck.
In 1974 Risdon Beazley Marine located a wreck reported to be H.M.S. Calgarian 552500N, 061500W.
In 1985 H.M.S. Beagle surveyed the wreck in reported position 552540N, 061740W. The wreck was reported as being intact, with a length of 80m ( 100m shorter than Calgarian) 9.5m high, orientated 350/170 deg in a depth of 106m.
In 2017 the wreck of H.M.S. Calgarian was placed under The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986.
Crew Lost
ADAMS, Frederick T, Steward, MMR, 725876
Volunteer Service Gazette and Military Dispatch - Saturday 06 July 1918
Steward FRED ADAMS, H.M.S. Calgarian, B.R.N was on board that boat when she wea torpedoed on March 1 off the Irish Coast. Although nearly all the men on board were picked up and saved, Mr. and Mrs. Adams (Hyston, Edinburgh Road, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales) have been notified, through the _Australian Navy, that their son was amongst the "missing." It is believed that he was the only Australian on the Calgarian," so perhaps some of the saved may be able to tell the parents what happened to Steward Adams. They being so far away are placed at a great disadvantage over British parents, but we hope the publicity we are able to give will bring a response from one or more of those who were saved from the wreck..
Volunteer Service Gazette and Military Dispatch - Saturday 06 July 1918
Steward FRED ADAMS, H.M.S. Calgarian, B.R.N was on board that boat when she wea torpedoed on March 1 off the Irish Coast. Although nearly all the men on board were picked up and saved, Mr. and Mrs. Adams (Hyston, Edinburgh Road, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales) have been notified, through the _Australian Navy, that their son was amongst the "missing." It is believed that he was the only Australian on the Calgarian," so perhaps some of the saved may be able to tell the parents what happened to Steward Adams. They being so far away are placed at a great disadvantage over British parents, but we hope the publicity we are able to give will bring a response from one or more of those who were saved from the wreck..
AGNEY, Thomas, Leading Fireman, MMR, 686138
BROWN, Joseph, Trimmer, MMR, (no service number listed)
BROWN, William Alfred, Trimmer, MMR, 939572
South Wales Daily News - Saturday 09 March 1918
William Alfred Brown, 46, Milford-street, East Moors, Cardiff, was another victim. He was 17 1/2 years of age, and a forrmer pupil at Moorland-road Council School.
South Wales Daily News - Saturday 09 March 1918
William Alfred Brown, 46, Milford-street, East Moors, Cardiff, was another victim. He was 17 1/2 years of age, and a forrmer pupil at Moorland-road Council School.
BYRNE, Phillip, Trimmer, MMR, 908114
CLELAND, James, Fireman, MMR, 840219
CLEMENT, Frederick Stanley, Fireman, MMR, 908693
South Wales Daily News - Friday 08 March 1918
SWANSEA VICTIM OF CALGARIAN,
Amongst the victims of H.M.S. Calgarian is a Swansea man—Frederick Stanley Clement, aged 19 of Balaclava Street.
South Wales Daily News - Friday 08 March 1918
SWANSEA VICTIM OF CALGARIAN,
Amongst the victims of H.M.S. Calgarian is a Swansea man—Frederick Stanley Clement, aged 19 of Balaclava Street.
CLIFTON, Joseph, Fireman, MMR, 673758
COUGHLIN, Edmund, Trimmer, MMR, 825190
DEAN, Charles, Trimmer, MMR, (no service number listed)
FLYNN, John, Fireman, MMR, 850880
FOKERD, Arthur, Fireman, MMR, 841392
HARRIS, Claude, Trimmer, MMR, 934598
Gloucestershire Chronicle - Saturday 16 March 1918
AMONGST MISSING.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris, of Saul, have been notified that their son Claude is among the missing of the Calgarian disaster. At the first military recruiting meeting at Saul some three years ago Claude Harris as a youth was the first to come forward, but was rejected on account of his age. Fully determined to "do his bit," as soon as he was eligible, he applied for service in the Royal Marines, and was allotted to the Calgarian, in which this was his second voyage. When the ship was first struck, on Captain Newton calling for volunteers for the stokehold Claude Harris appears to have been one who at once responded to the call. But the succeeding shots causing the engine-room explosion gave no chance to the lad although an excellent swimmer to save his life.
Gloucester Citizen - Tuesday 01 March 1921
HARRIS —In loving memory of Claude Alfred Charles Harris, who lost his life on H.M.S. Calgarian by torpedo, the Irish Sea, on March 1st, 1918, aged 18.
We waited his safe home-coming.
Longed to grasp his hand;
But God took the son loved so dear,
And hushed the voice longed hear.
Ever remembered his Father, Mother, and Brother.
Gloucestershire Chronicle - Saturday 16 March 1918
AMONGST MISSING.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris, of Saul, have been notified that their son Claude is among the missing of the Calgarian disaster. At the first military recruiting meeting at Saul some three years ago Claude Harris as a youth was the first to come forward, but was rejected on account of his age. Fully determined to "do his bit," as soon as he was eligible, he applied for service in the Royal Marines, and was allotted to the Calgarian, in which this was his second voyage. When the ship was first struck, on Captain Newton calling for volunteers for the stokehold Claude Harris appears to have been one who at once responded to the call. But the succeeding shots causing the engine-room explosion gave no chance to the lad although an excellent swimmer to save his life.
Gloucester Citizen - Tuesday 01 March 1921
HARRIS —In loving memory of Claude Alfred Charles Harris, who lost his life on H.M.S. Calgarian by torpedo, the Irish Sea, on March 1st, 1918, aged 18.
We waited his safe home-coming.
Longed to grasp his hand;
But God took the son loved so dear,
And hushed the voice longed hear.
Ever remembered his Father, Mother, and Brother.
JARVIS, Hugh T, Ty/Engineer Sub Lieutenant, RNR
Ampthill & District News - Saturday 09 March 1918
LOCAL WAR CASUALTIES. — The loss of the “Calgarian” comes home to Bedford. One of the two officers who lost their lives when she was sunk was Sub-Lieut. Hugh Townley Jarvis, R.N.R., fifth son of the late Mr. Lewis P. Jarvis and Mrs. Jarvis, of Bedford. He was at Bedford School 1898 to 1906, and then went to Westgarth and Richardson, Shipbuilders, at West Hartlepool. When war broke out he joined up in the R.N.R. He had been With the “ Calgarian” since she was launched.
East Anglian Daily Times - Monday 11 March 1918
The following officers lost their lives when the undermentioned ship was sunk:— H.M.S. Calgarian.—Engineer-Sub-Lieut. Hugh Sprott, R.N.R, and Engineer-Sub-Lieut. Hugh T. Jarvis, R.N.R. ——
Ampthill & District News - Saturday 09 March 1918
LOCAL WAR CASUALTIES. — The loss of the “Calgarian” comes home to Bedford. One of the two officers who lost their lives when she was sunk was Sub-Lieut. Hugh Townley Jarvis, R.N.R., fifth son of the late Mr. Lewis P. Jarvis and Mrs. Jarvis, of Bedford. He was at Bedford School 1898 to 1906, and then went to Westgarth and Richardson, Shipbuilders, at West Hartlepool. When war broke out he joined up in the R.N.R. He had been With the “ Calgarian” since she was launched.
East Anglian Daily Times - Monday 11 March 1918
The following officers lost their lives when the undermentioned ship was sunk:— H.M.S. Calgarian.—Engineer-Sub-Lieut. Hugh Sprott, R.N.R, and Engineer-Sub-Lieut. Hugh T. Jarvis, R.N.R. ——
KEANE, John, Trimmer, MMR, 906577
KEEFE, Henry, Fireman, MMR, (no service number listed)
KENNEDY, Thomas, Fireman, MMR, 917046
Cork Examiner - Wednesday 20 March 1918
STOKER THOMAS KENNEDY, HM.S. Calgarian, drowned at sea, late of Pickett's Lane, Cork.(photo)
Cork Examiner - Wednesday 20 March 1918
STOKER THOMAS KENNEDY, HM.S. Calgarian, drowned at sea, late of Pickett's Lane, Cork.(photo)
LAKE, Thomas, Fireman, MMR, 877931
LARKIN, James, Trimmer, MMR, (no service number listed)
LLOYD, William E, Fireman, MMR, 900976
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 19 March 1918
CALGARIAN VICTIM
By the torpedoing the Allan Line steamer Calgarian March 1, Stoker W.E. Lloyd lost his life, He was 31 years of age, and Old Boy of the Seamen's ' Orphanage. He leaves a widowed mother, who resides 15 Pugin-street. Walton, (photo)
Liverpool Evening Express - Wednesday 01 March 1922
In Memoriam.
LLOYD--In sad and loving memory of my only son, W. E. LLOYD, who was killed March 1, 1918, on H.M.S. Calgarien.
No stone shows where unknown he rests,
No cross marks where he sleeps;
God gave, He took, He will restore,
Till we meet again on that beautiful shore.
-From his loving mother, E. Lloyd, 15, Puginst Walton.
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 19 March 1918
CALGARIAN VICTIM
By the torpedoing the Allan Line steamer Calgarian March 1, Stoker W.E. Lloyd lost his life, He was 31 years of age, and Old Boy of the Seamen's ' Orphanage. He leaves a widowed mother, who resides 15 Pugin-street. Walton, (photo)
Liverpool Evening Express - Wednesday 01 March 1922
In Memoriam.
LLOYD--In sad and loving memory of my only son, W. E. LLOYD, who was killed March 1, 1918, on H.M.S. Calgarien.
No stone shows where unknown he rests,
No cross marks where he sleeps;
God gave, He took, He will restore,
Till we meet again on that beautiful shore.
-From his loving mother, E. Lloyd, 15, Puginst Walton.
MARTIN, John, Fireman, MMR, 750833
Liverpool Evening Express - Monday 01 March 1920
MARTIN-In sad remembrance of my Thomas, who was torpedoed on the R.M.S. March 1, 1917; also John, torpedoed H.M.S. Cargarian (sic) March 1, 1918; and George who was killed in France Aug. 10. 1915. Never forgotten by father, brother, and sisters
(Luther-street, Everton.)
Dearer to memory than words can tell;
Are thoughts of them we loved so well;
We have lost, Heaven has gained
Three of the best this world contained
Liverpool Evening Express - Monday 01 March 1920
MARTIN-In sad remembrance of my Thomas, who was torpedoed on the R.M.S. March 1, 1917; also John, torpedoed H.M.S. Cargarian (sic) March 1, 1918; and George who was killed in France Aug. 10. 1915. Never forgotten by father, brother, and sisters
(Luther-street, Everton.)
Dearer to memory than words can tell;
Are thoughts of them we loved so well;
We have lost, Heaven has gained
Three of the best this world contained
MAYATT, Rupert, Trimmer, MMR, 947238
MCLACHLAN, Thomas, Trimmer, MMR, (no service number listed)
O'DWYER, Pat, Trimmer, MMR, 906583
O'TOOLE, Thomas, Leading Fireman, MMR, 641185
Liverpool Daily Post - Wednesday 03 April 1918
O'TOOLE-THOMAS (Tom), who lost his life through the torpedoing of the s.s. Calgarian RIP (Oh God, how manifold are Thy ways.)-
Fondly but sadly missed by his Sister Maggie and Brother-in-law 57. Clifford-street, Bootle. (Montreal papers please copy.)
Liverpool Daily Post - Wednesday 03 April 1918
O'TOOLE-THOMAS (Tom), who lost his life through the torpedoing of the s.s. Calgarian RIP (Oh God, how manifold are Thy ways.)-
Fondly but sadly missed by his Sister Maggie and Brother-in-law 57. Clifford-street, Bootle. (Montreal papers please copy.)
PINE, Robert E, Fireman, MMR, 779178
RADFORD, John, Fireman, MMR, 862545
- REES, Samuel, Trimmer, MMR, 934600
South Wales Daily News - Saturday 09 March 1918
LOCAL CALGARIAN VICTIMS, One of the victims on H.M.S, Calgarian was Stoker Samuel Rees, of the Mercantile Marine Service, son of Mr. Philemon Rees, Grocer, Windsor-road, Neath. Stoker Rees, who was 40 years of age, joined the service in November last. Another brother is serving in H. M. Navy.
ROBINSON, Francis R, Fireman, MMR, 785088
SOBEY, Samuel, Fireman, MMR, 665919
SPROTT, Hugh, Ty/Engineer Sub Lieutenant, RNR
Liverpool Evening Express - Friday 08 March 1918
LIEUT-ENGINEER SPROTT
Sir — Lieut, Sprott of Roxborough-street Walton amongst those reported missing after the torpedoing of HMS Calgarian. May I tribute to this brave young hero? He has been bravely doing his duty all this war When last Liverpool I advised him to rest for the sake of his parents as well as himself. He would not hear of it. Here in the north-end of this city we have more hardly hit by this dreadful U-boat campaign than perhaps other part of the kingdom. None the less the men steadily sternly set themselves to do their duty, as my friend, Lieut Sprott has done. Their conduct is magnificent. Stanley Rogers, Quarry Bank, March 7.
East Anglian Daily Times - Monday 11 March 1918
The following officers lost their lives when the undermentioned ship was sunk:— H.M.S. Calgarian.—Engineer-Sub-Lieut. Hugh Sprott, R.N.R, and Engineer-Sub-Lieut. Hugh T. Jarvis, R.N.R. ——
Liverpool Evening Express - Friday 08 March 1918
LIEUT-ENGINEER SPROTT
Sir — Lieut, Sprott of Roxborough-street Walton amongst those reported missing after the torpedoing of HMS Calgarian. May I tribute to this brave young hero? He has been bravely doing his duty all this war When last Liverpool I advised him to rest for the sake of his parents as well as himself. He would not hear of it. Here in the north-end of this city we have more hardly hit by this dreadful U-boat campaign than perhaps other part of the kingdom. None the less the men steadily sternly set themselves to do their duty, as my friend, Lieut Sprott has done. Their conduct is magnificent. Stanley Rogers, Quarry Bank, March 7.
East Anglian Daily Times - Monday 11 March 1918
The following officers lost their lives when the undermentioned ship was sunk:— H.M.S. Calgarian.—Engineer-Sub-Lieut. Hugh Sprott, R.N.R, and Engineer-Sub-Lieut. Hugh T. Jarvis, R.N.R. ——
WOOD, John, Trimmer, MMR, (no service number listed)
WRIGHT, John, Fireman, MMR, 635283
Liverpool Weekly Courier - Saturday 16 March 1918
A CALGARIAN VICTIM. By the torpedoing of the Allan liner Calgarian on March 1st, a Liverpool family has been bereft of its breadwinner, Stoker John Wright being drowned at sea. Wright, who was 26 years of age, leaves a widow and two children, who reside at 18, Seacome-street, Everton, Liverpool.
Liverpool Evening Express - Saturday 01 March 1919
WRIGHT-In loving memory of my dear husband. Stoker Jack Wright, who lost his life through the sinking of H.M.S. Calgarian, March 1, 1918
I had a loving husband,
I have lost my dearest friend,
But I will cherish his dear memory,
And will love him to the end.
His wife and two children, 18, Seacome-st.
WRIGHT-In loving memory of my dear son, John Wright (our Jack), who lost his life through the sinking of H.M.S. Calgarian, March 1, 1918.
Forgotten, dear Jack, in the world you may be,
But never one moment forgotten by us.
Mother, sisters, and brother-in-law, 18. Seacome-st
Liverpool Weekly Courier - Saturday 06 March 1920
WRIGHT —ln loving memory of my dear husband, John Wright, who lost his life through the sinking of H.M.S. Calgarian March 1, 1918. Sadly by his wife and two children, 18, Seacome street.
From memories page' I will never blot
Three little words—" Forget you not.”
WRIGHT —ln loving memory of my dear son, Stoker John Wright (our Jack), who lost his life in the torpedoing of H.M.S. Calgarian March 1, 1918, (Too dearly loved to forgotten by mother, sisters, and brothers-in-law, 18, Seacome street.)
WRIGHT —ln loving memory of Stoker John Wright, (our Jack), who lost his life in the torpedoing of H.M.S. Calgarian March 1, 1918, Though lost to sight. to memory ever deary— From. his sister Jin and brother-n-law Bill and all at 64, China street.
Liverpool Weekly Courier - Saturday 16 March 1918
A CALGARIAN VICTIM. By the torpedoing of the Allan liner Calgarian on March 1st, a Liverpool family has been bereft of its breadwinner, Stoker John Wright being drowned at sea. Wright, who was 26 years of age, leaves a widow and two children, who reside at 18, Seacome-street, Everton, Liverpool.
Liverpool Evening Express - Saturday 01 March 1919
WRIGHT-In loving memory of my dear husband. Stoker Jack Wright, who lost his life through the sinking of H.M.S. Calgarian, March 1, 1918
I had a loving husband,
I have lost my dearest friend,
But I will cherish his dear memory,
And will love him to the end.
His wife and two children, 18, Seacome-st.
WRIGHT-In loving memory of my dear son, John Wright (our Jack), who lost his life through the sinking of H.M.S. Calgarian, March 1, 1918.
Forgotten, dear Jack, in the world you may be,
But never one moment forgotten by us.
Mother, sisters, and brother-in-law, 18. Seacome-st
Liverpool Weekly Courier - Saturday 06 March 1920
WRIGHT —ln loving memory of my dear husband, John Wright, who lost his life through the sinking of H.M.S. Calgarian March 1, 1918. Sadly by his wife and two children, 18, Seacome street.
From memories page' I will never blot
Three little words—" Forget you not.”
WRIGHT —ln loving memory of my dear son, Stoker John Wright (our Jack), who lost his life in the torpedoing of H.M.S. Calgarian March 1, 1918, (Too dearly loved to forgotten by mother, sisters, and brothers-in-law, 18, Seacome street.)
WRIGHT —ln loving memory of Stoker John Wright, (our Jack), who lost his life in the torpedoing of H.M.S. Calgarian March 1, 1918, Though lost to sight. to memory ever deary— From. his sister Jin and brother-n-law Bill and all at 64, China street.
