HMS Caribbean
HMS Caribbean. 27/09/1915
Displacement: 5824 grt.
Length: 128 m. Beam: 15.2m. Draught: 7.6 m.
Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw.
Complement: officers and men.
Men Lost: 13
Armament:
Displacement: 5824 grt.
Length: 128 m. Beam: 15.2m. Draught: 7.6 m.
Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw.
Complement: officers and men.
Men Lost: 13
Armament:
The RMS Dunnottar Castle was built at Govan Shipyards in 1889 by the Fairfield Ship Building & Engineering Co. for the Castle Line, passing to the Union Castle Line in 1900.
In 1904 Dunnottar Castle was laid up at Southampton Water, and 1907 was being chartered to the Panama Railroad Co. for their New York to Colon (Panama Canal) service.
In 1908 she was chartered to Sir Henry Lunn Ltd for cruises to Norway and the Mediterranean,
Union-Castle became part of the Royal Mail Group in 1912, and Dunnottar Castle was sold to the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company in 1913 as the Caribbean.
In 1914 she was requisitioned as HMS Caribbean firstly as a troop ship bringing soldiers from Canada to Europe and later as an Armed Merchant Cruiser. Being found unsuitable as an armed cruiser she was converted into an accommodation ship in 1915
In 1904 Dunnottar Castle was laid up at Southampton Water, and 1907 was being chartered to the Panama Railroad Co. for their New York to Colon (Panama Canal) service.
In 1908 she was chartered to Sir Henry Lunn Ltd for cruises to Norway and the Mediterranean,
Union-Castle became part of the Royal Mail Group in 1912, and Dunnottar Castle was sold to the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company in 1913 as the Caribbean.
In 1914 she was requisitioned as HMS Caribbean firstly as a troop ship bringing soldiers from Canada to Europe and later as an Armed Merchant Cruiser. Being found unsuitable as an armed cruiser she was converted into an accommodation ship in 1915
Dundee Courier - Friday 23 May 1890
LAUNCH OF THE DUNNOTTAR CASTLE
The Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company yesterday launched from their yard at Govan a new mail steamer to the order of the Castle Mail Packets Company, of which Messrs Donald Carrie & Co. are the managing owners. This vessel, which on leaving the ways was named the Dunnottar Castle by Lady Currie, will excel in dimensions and speed any of the steamers now employed on the South African route, and will be ready in good time for the autumn traffic. This new addition to the Castle Line will, when completed, have a smart appearance, being beautifully modelled, and having two funnels and three masts, with yards on the foremast, and is of the following dimensions:-- Length, 435 feet over all, 50 feet broad, and 34 feet in depth, with a gross tonnage of 5000 tons. She is built entirely of steel, with a continuous cellular double bottom, and has eight vertical watertight bulkheads, which extend to the upper deck, and divide the vessel into nine compartments, thus minimising risk in case of accidents. Particular attention has been given to the accommodation for passengers, the ventilation, lighting, and sanitary arrangements being of the most improved and modern character. Lofty 'tween decks, with commodious reception and sleeping apartments replete with every convenience and luxury are provided, while the first-class passengers' promenade deck affords a continuous promenade for about two-thirds of the vessel's length. The dining saloon, which extends across the full width of the ship, is seated for 160 passengers, while that reserved for the second-class passengers will accommodate 100 and is situated forward. The third-class accommodation is further forward still, and is approached from the upper deck by double companions, with easy stairs. The vessel is fitted with a complete installation of electric light and electric bells, and refrigerating machinery, besides which is a complete system of ventilation by means of compressed air, is introduced throughout the ship. The engines are of the triple-expansion type, with the high-pressure cylinder 38 inches diameter, medium-pressure 61½ inches diameter, and the low-pressure cylinder 100 inches diameter, the length of stroke being 5 ft. 6 in. The whole of the shafting is of Vickers, Sons, & Co.'s steel, also the propeller base and blades. Messrs G. & J. Weir's fuel-heater and pumps, also their evaporators, are fitted, the latter for producing fresh water for the boilers. Steam will be supplied at 160lbs. pressure by four large boilers, each having six Fox's corrugated furnaces. The boilers are constructed with steel throughout under the supervision of the Board of Trade and Lloyd's surveyors, while the whole machinery has been erected under the superintendence of the Company's engineer, Mr John List, assisted by Mr R. A. Munn.
SERVICE OF CAKE AND WINE
After the launch a select company of ladies and gentlemen, who had been specially invited, repaired to the model room, where cake and wine were served. Mr Barnwell, the managing director, in proposing "Success to the Dunnottar Castle," said that was the sixth they had built for the Messrs Donald Currie & Co., but they had been progressing each time, and the Dunnottar Castle's horse-power and speed were greater than any of its predecessors. The vessel would tend to the development of South Africa, which meant more commerce, more cargo, and therefore more ships of great speed. {Applause.} The Dunnottar Castle was the finest vessel of the fleet sailing to South Africa. He coupled the toast with the name of Sir Donald Currie, M.P., who in reply said it was true that the Fairfield Company had built so many ships for his Line, and that that was the finest of them all. {Applause.} The launch that day marked an epoch in the history of South Africa, and in the colonial relations of Great Britain with that great dependency. The laurels also meant the advancement and the adding of a link to the union between the mother country and South Africa. It was remarkable how great had been the advance in our mercantile marine, but the Clyde shipbuilders were quite equal to all that was required - "Hear, hear," and applause)-- both for the navy and the mercantile marine. {Applause.} The launch was specially interesting because it carried the memory back to the year 1872, when the first vessel of the Company was only 1200 tons, and when it competed with a subsidised line. At that time 37 days were allowed by the postal authorities for the passage. At the end of the contract with the subsidised line he held that 37 days was too long a time, and ultimately the Cape Government cancelled the contract, and promised to give it to his Line, which they did, giving £100 for every day that his ships were faster than those under the old contract. The agreement now was to make the passage in 21½ days. Sir Donald also referred to the great development of South Africa, mentioning that it had now a large industry in the digging of gold and diamonds, in ostrich feathers, and in pearls, and said that the Englishmen and Scotchmen in South Africa were strongly desirous of federal union with the mother country. {Applause.} Other toasts followed
LAUNCH OF THE DUNNOTTAR CASTLE
The Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company yesterday launched from their yard at Govan a new mail steamer to the order of the Castle Mail Packets Company, of which Messrs Donald Carrie & Co. are the managing owners. This vessel, which on leaving the ways was named the Dunnottar Castle by Lady Currie, will excel in dimensions and speed any of the steamers now employed on the South African route, and will be ready in good time for the autumn traffic. This new addition to the Castle Line will, when completed, have a smart appearance, being beautifully modelled, and having two funnels and three masts, with yards on the foremast, and is of the following dimensions:-- Length, 435 feet over all, 50 feet broad, and 34 feet in depth, with a gross tonnage of 5000 tons. She is built entirely of steel, with a continuous cellular double bottom, and has eight vertical watertight bulkheads, which extend to the upper deck, and divide the vessel into nine compartments, thus minimising risk in case of accidents. Particular attention has been given to the accommodation for passengers, the ventilation, lighting, and sanitary arrangements being of the most improved and modern character. Lofty 'tween decks, with commodious reception and sleeping apartments replete with every convenience and luxury are provided, while the first-class passengers' promenade deck affords a continuous promenade for about two-thirds of the vessel's length. The dining saloon, which extends across the full width of the ship, is seated for 160 passengers, while that reserved for the second-class passengers will accommodate 100 and is situated forward. The third-class accommodation is further forward still, and is approached from the upper deck by double companions, with easy stairs. The vessel is fitted with a complete installation of electric light and electric bells, and refrigerating machinery, besides which is a complete system of ventilation by means of compressed air, is introduced throughout the ship. The engines are of the triple-expansion type, with the high-pressure cylinder 38 inches diameter, medium-pressure 61½ inches diameter, and the low-pressure cylinder 100 inches diameter, the length of stroke being 5 ft. 6 in. The whole of the shafting is of Vickers, Sons, & Co.'s steel, also the propeller base and blades. Messrs G. & J. Weir's fuel-heater and pumps, also their evaporators, are fitted, the latter for producing fresh water for the boilers. Steam will be supplied at 160lbs. pressure by four large boilers, each having six Fox's corrugated furnaces. The boilers are constructed with steel throughout under the supervision of the Board of Trade and Lloyd's surveyors, while the whole machinery has been erected under the superintendence of the Company's engineer, Mr John List, assisted by Mr R. A. Munn.
SERVICE OF CAKE AND WINE
After the launch a select company of ladies and gentlemen, who had been specially invited, repaired to the model room, where cake and wine were served. Mr Barnwell, the managing director, in proposing "Success to the Dunnottar Castle," said that was the sixth they had built for the Messrs Donald Currie & Co., but they had been progressing each time, and the Dunnottar Castle's horse-power and speed were greater than any of its predecessors. The vessel would tend to the development of South Africa, which meant more commerce, more cargo, and therefore more ships of great speed. {Applause.} The Dunnottar Castle was the finest vessel of the fleet sailing to South Africa. He coupled the toast with the name of Sir Donald Currie, M.P., who in reply said it was true that the Fairfield Company had built so many ships for his Line, and that that was the finest of them all. {Applause.} The launch that day marked an epoch in the history of South Africa, and in the colonial relations of Great Britain with that great dependency. The laurels also meant the advancement and the adding of a link to the union between the mother country and South Africa. It was remarkable how great had been the advance in our mercantile marine, but the Clyde shipbuilders were quite equal to all that was required - "Hear, hear," and applause)-- both for the navy and the mercantile marine. {Applause.} The launch was specially interesting because it carried the memory back to the year 1872, when the first vessel of the Company was only 1200 tons, and when it competed with a subsidised line. At that time 37 days were allowed by the postal authorities for the passage. At the end of the contract with the subsidised line he held that 37 days was too long a time, and ultimately the Cape Government cancelled the contract, and promised to give it to his Line, which they did, giving £100 for every day that his ships were faster than those under the old contract. The agreement now was to make the passage in 21½ days. Sir Donald also referred to the great development of South Africa, mentioning that it had now a large industry in the digging of gold and diamonds, in ostrich feathers, and in pearls, and said that the Englishmen and Scotchmen in South Africa were strongly desirous of federal union with the mother country. {Applause.} Other toasts followed
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Saturday 24 May 1890
LARGEST STEAMER TO SOUTH AFRICA. The Dunnottar Castle, the largest the fleet of Sir Donald Currie and Co,, was successfully launched from Fairfield Shipbuilding Yard, Glasgow, on Thursday, Lady Currie naming the steamer. The vessel, entirely of steel, with nine watertight compartments, is 5,000 tons, 435 feet long, 50 feet broad, and 36 feet deep. Her dining saloon is built to seat 160 cabin passengers. Her speed is 17 knots. She is expected make the voyage from Liverpool Capetown in 20 days.
LARGEST STEAMER TO SOUTH AFRICA. The Dunnottar Castle, the largest the fleet of Sir Donald Currie and Co,, was successfully launched from Fairfield Shipbuilding Yard, Glasgow, on Thursday, Lady Currie naming the steamer. The vessel, entirely of steel, with nine watertight compartments, is 5,000 tons, 435 feet long, 50 feet broad, and 36 feet deep. Her dining saloon is built to seat 160 cabin passengers. Her speed is 17 knots. She is expected make the voyage from Liverpool Capetown in 20 days.
Dundee Courier - Wednesday 29 October 1890
A Smart Passage to the Cape. Messrs Donald Currie & Co.'s new Royal Mail steamer Dunnottar Castle, 0n her first voyage to South Africa from Dartmouth via Lisbon, arrived at Cape Town at noon yesterday. Her net steaming time from Dartmouth —16 days 11 hours 54 minutes—is nearly 24 hours better than any former record.
A Smart Passage to the Cape. Messrs Donald Currie & Co.'s new Royal Mail steamer Dunnottar Castle, 0n her first voyage to South Africa from Dartmouth via Lisbon, arrived at Cape Town at noon yesterday. Her net steaming time from Dartmouth —16 days 11 hours 54 minutes—is nearly 24 hours better than any former record.
The Loss
HMS Caribbean, during the summer of 1915 had been in Birkenhead being fitted out as an accommodation ship to be based in Scapa Flow, Orkney. On the 24th September 1915 the ship left the Mersey and headed north to Scapa Flow via The Minch.
On the 26th September HMS Caribbean entered the lower Minch and met really poor weather. At noon it was reported to Commander H.L. Bethune that water was entering the stokehold through the port foremost cross bunker. The shutter door forward was shored up and caulked but continued to leak having been deformed by the weight of water forward. The pumps were then found to have been choked by ash and could no longer keep up with the rising water.
it was found that some of the portholes in the room above the bunker were found to be open and this is how the water was entering the ship. These were closed and deadlights fastened. It was noted that all portholes had been reported closed as the ship left Birkenhead.
Despite the portholes being closed, the ship still continued to take on water, and it is possible the shear weight of this water inside the ship had damaged some of the plates.
Despite all efforts HMS Caribbean sank on 27th September 1915 with the loss of 15 crew.
An inquiry later blamed the ship's carpenter for being insufficiently familiar with the ship and for failing to shut all the scuttles, but like most of the crew, he had joined the ship just 10 days earlier and had not had time to learn about the vessel.
On the 26th September HMS Caribbean entered the lower Minch and met really poor weather. At noon it was reported to Commander H.L. Bethune that water was entering the stokehold through the port foremost cross bunker. The shutter door forward was shored up and caulked but continued to leak having been deformed by the weight of water forward. The pumps were then found to have been choked by ash and could no longer keep up with the rising water.
it was found that some of the portholes in the room above the bunker were found to be open and this is how the water was entering the ship. These were closed and deadlights fastened. It was noted that all portholes had been reported closed as the ship left Birkenhead.
Despite the portholes being closed, the ship still continued to take on water, and it is possible the shear weight of this water inside the ship had damaged some of the plates.
Despite all efforts HMS Caribbean sank on 27th September 1915 with the loss of 15 crew.
An inquiry later blamed the ship's carpenter for being insufficiently familiar with the ship and for failing to shut all the scuttles, but like most of the crew, he had joined the ship just 10 days earlier and had not had time to learn about the vessel.
The Wreck
HMS Caribbean has the UKHO Wreck card 792. The wreck was first recorded after being located by HMS Fox during a survey. It was found on echo sounder being in a depth of 56 fathoms but its position was not recorded.
In 1976 there was a further update to the wreck card when the salvage company Risdon Beazley submitted a report saying that they surveyed the wreck in 1956-57 and reported '' LOCATED IN 581250N, 054350W USING DECCA. A 2 FUNNEL PASSENGER SHIP WITH A HEIGHT OF 52FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 27.10.76, SURVEYED IN 1956-57)''
The wreck was further Surveyed in 1984 (Land & Marine) The depth to the wreck was found to be sitting in 103m.
the wreck was recorded as being 118m long and 14m wide. Latitude:58°12,844'N Longitude:05°43,955'W.
In 2001 the wreck card was further updated when Bob Baird and Kevin Heath provided the ID as HMS Caribbean.
The wreck was dived in 2004 by technical divers diving of the MV Jean Elaine, skippered by Andy Cuthbertson. there was an article in the August 2004 issue of Diver magazine.
In 1976 there was a further update to the wreck card when the salvage company Risdon Beazley submitted a report saying that they surveyed the wreck in 1956-57 and reported '' LOCATED IN 581250N, 054350W USING DECCA. A 2 FUNNEL PASSENGER SHIP WITH A HEIGHT OF 52FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 27.10.76, SURVEYED IN 1956-57)''
The wreck was further Surveyed in 1984 (Land & Marine) The depth to the wreck was found to be sitting in 103m.
the wreck was recorded as being 118m long and 14m wide. Latitude:58°12,844'N Longitude:05°43,955'W.
In 2001 the wreck card was further updated when Bob Baird and Kevin Heath provided the ID as HMS Caribbean.
The wreck was dived in 2004 by technical divers diving of the MV Jean Elaine, skippered by Andy Cuthbertson. there was an article in the August 2004 issue of Diver magazine.
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The Crew
Name - CADE, Henry George
DOB - 20th January 1890
Place of Birth - Near Woolwich, Kent
Parents -
Early History - Husband of M. Cade, of 23, Dante Rd., Newington Butts, Kennington, London. Native of Woolwich.
Rank - Stoker 1st Class - K 7232
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Memorial
DOB - 20th January 1890
Place of Birth - Near Woolwich, Kent
Parents -
Early History - Husband of M. Cade, of 23, Dante Rd., Newington Butts, Kennington, London. Native of Woolwich.
Rank - Stoker 1st Class - K 7232
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Memorial
Sources:
ADM 188/881/7232
ADM 188/881/7232
Name - CHANDLER, Stuart
DOB - 11th April 1893
Place of Birth -Eastbourne, Sussex
Parents - Son of Edith and the late Alfred Chandler,
Early History -
Rank - Stoke 1st Class - K 13082
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Memorial
DOB - 11th April 1893
Place of Birth -Eastbourne, Sussex
Parents - Son of Edith and the late Alfred Chandler,
Early History -
Rank - Stoke 1st Class - K 13082
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Memorial
Eastbourne Chronicle - Saturday 02 October 1915
LOCAL NAVAL MAN MISSING.-Official information has been received by Mrs. E. Chandler, of Ashford-road, to the effect that her son, 1st Class Stoker Stuart Chandler, is missing from one of his Majesty's ships and unless evidence to the contrary is forthcoming it is to be assumed he has lost his life. Chandler, who was 22 years of age, joined the Navy about four years ago and was present at the battle of Heligoland Bight. He was an exceeding promising young sailor, sod at the time be is reported to have been missing he had only just been promoted. He was one of four brothers serving their King and country, three of them being in the Army. Chandler was home on leave about a month ago.
Eastbourne Gazette - Wednesday 06 October 1915
DEATHS.
CHANDLER.—On September 26, at sea. while active service. Stuart Chandler, son of Edith and the late Alfred Chandler, cf Ashford-road, Eastbourne, age 22.
LOCAL NAVAL MAN MISSING.-Official information has been received by Mrs. E. Chandler, of Ashford-road, to the effect that her son, 1st Class Stoker Stuart Chandler, is missing from one of his Majesty's ships and unless evidence to the contrary is forthcoming it is to be assumed he has lost his life. Chandler, who was 22 years of age, joined the Navy about four years ago and was present at the battle of Heligoland Bight. He was an exceeding promising young sailor, sod at the time be is reported to have been missing he had only just been promoted. He was one of four brothers serving their King and country, three of them being in the Army. Chandler was home on leave about a month ago.
Eastbourne Gazette - Wednesday 06 October 1915
DEATHS.
CHANDLER.—On September 26, at sea. while active service. Stuart Chandler, son of Edith and the late Alfred Chandler, cf Ashford-road, Eastbourne, age 22.
Sources:
ADM 188/893/13082
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Sources:
ADM 188/893/13082
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
DICKINSON, Harry - MMR, Chief Cook
Daily Express - Monday 11 October 1915
HM. SHIPS
MISSING BELIEVED DEAD.
Wright, William Arthur, Sto R.N.R., 7645 S
MERCHANTILE MARINE.
Dickenson Harry, Chief Cook: McGregor, Robert, Asst Steward: Messenger, A D, Fireman; Moore, C. S, Donkeyman
Daily Express - Monday 11 October 1915
HM. SHIPS
MISSING BELIEVED DEAD.
Wright, William Arthur, Sto R.N.R., 7645 S
MERCHANTILE MARINE.
Dickenson Harry, Chief Cook: McGregor, Robert, Asst Steward: Messenger, A D, Fireman; Moore, C. S, Donkeyman
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - MARGETSON, William Moor
DOB - 24th March 1897
Place of Birth -Wheatley, Hull
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker - 7660S
Service History -
North Star (Darlington) - Tuesday 30 November 1915
Seaman W M Margetson HMS Carribean of Holden drowned-(photo)
DOB - 24th March 1897
Place of Birth -Wheatley, Hull
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker - 7660S
Service History -
North Star (Darlington) - Tuesday 30 November 1915
Seaman W M Margetson HMS Carribean of Holden drowned-(photo)
Sources:
BT 377/7/84317
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
BT 377/7/84317
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
McGREGOR, Robert - MMR - Assistant Steward
Daily Express - Monday 11 October 1915
HM. SHIPS
MISSING BELIEVED DEAD.
Wright, William Arthur, Sto R.N.R., 7645 S
MERCHANTILE MARINE.
Dickenson Harry, Chief Cook: McGregor, Robert, Asst Steward: Messenger, A D, Fireman; Moore, C. S, Donkeyman
Daily Express - Monday 11 October 1915
HM. SHIPS
MISSING BELIEVED DEAD.
Wright, William Arthur, Sto R.N.R., 7645 S
MERCHANTILE MARINE.
Dickenson Harry, Chief Cook: McGregor, Robert, Asst Steward: Messenger, A D, Fireman; Moore, C. S, Donkeyman
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - MESSENGER, Alexander Dadalot
DOB - 24th January 1893
Place of Birth - New South Wales
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Fireman- 841049
Service History -
Daily Express - Monday 11 October 1915
HM. SHIPS
MISSING BELIEVED DEAD.
Wright, William Arthur, Sto R.N.R., 7645 S
MERCHANTILE MARINE.
Dickenson Harry, Chief Cook: McGregor, Robert, Asst Steward: Messenger, A D, Fireman; Moore, C. S, Donkeyman
DOB - 24th January 1893
Place of Birth - New South Wales
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Fireman- 841049
Service History -
Daily Express - Monday 11 October 1915
HM. SHIPS
MISSING BELIEVED DEAD.
Wright, William Arthur, Sto R.N.R., 7645 S
MERCHANTILE MARINE.
Dickenson Harry, Chief Cook: McGregor, Robert, Asst Steward: Messenger, A D, Fireman; Moore, C. S, Donkeyman
Sources:
BT 377/7/85194
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
BT 377/7/85194
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
MOSS, George Ernest - MMR - Donkeyman
Daily Express - Monday 11 October 1915
HM. SHIPS
MERCHANTILE MARINE.
Dickenson Harry, Chief Cook: McGregor, Robert, Asst Steward: Messenger, A D, Fireman; Moore, C. S, Donkeyman
London Daily Chronicle - Wednesday 12 January 1916
H.M. SHIP
MISSING, BELIEVED DEAD.
Correction: Moss, G E, Donkeyman, previously rptd s Moore, C S
Daily Express - Monday 11 October 1915
HM. SHIPS
MERCHANTILE MARINE.
Dickenson Harry, Chief Cook: McGregor, Robert, Asst Steward: Messenger, A D, Fireman; Moore, C. S, Donkeyman
London Daily Chronicle - Wednesday 12 January 1916
H.M. SHIP
MISSING, BELIEVED DEAD.
Correction: Moss, G E, Donkeyman, previously rptd s Moore, C S
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - PESCOT, Charles Edward
DOB - 27th August 1892
Place of Birth -Petworth, Hampshire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class - K 10608
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Memorial
Brighton Gazette - Saturday 09 October 1915
MISSING, BELIEVED DEAD, .
H. M. SHIPS.
PESCOT, Charles Edward, Sto. Ist el., K. 10608 (Po.)
DOB - 27th August 1892
Place of Birth -Petworth, Hampshire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class - K 10608
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Memorial
Brighton Gazette - Saturday 09 October 1915
MISSING, BELIEVED DEAD, .
H. M. SHIPS.
PESCOT, Charles Edward, Sto. Ist el., K. 10608 (Po.)
Sources:
ADM 188/888/10608
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 188/888/10608
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
SHORT, William - 815350 MMR - Baker
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Wednesday 13 October 1915
H.M. Ships.
MISSING, BELIEVED KILLED.
MERCANTILE RATINGS.—Short, baker; Smith, Henry, assistant, cook ; Wormell, E. W. 8., messman. Civilians, Griffiths, T., canteen manager; Waterfield, H. S., canteen assistant.
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Wednesday 13 October 1915
H.M. Ships.
MISSING, BELIEVED KILLED.
MERCANTILE RATINGS.—Short, baker; Smith, Henry, assistant, cook ; Wormell, E. W. 8., messman. Civilians, Griffiths, T., canteen manager; Waterfield, H. S., canteen assistant.
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
SMITH, Henry S - MMR - Assistant Cook
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Wednesday 13 October 1915
H.M. Ships.
MISSING, BELIEVED KILLED.
MERCANTILE RATINGS.—Short, baker; Smith, Henry, assistant, cook ; Wormell, E. W. 8., messman. Civilians, Griffiths, T., canteen manager; Waterfield, H. S., canteen assistant.
Liverpool Daily Post - Wednesday 27 September 1916
SMITH — In loving memory of my dear husband. Septimius Hy. Smith who was lost on H.M S. Caribbean on September 26. 1915.—Sadly missed Caribbean. September 26 1915. (Sadly missed by his Wife Olive and Children, James. Ivy. and Ernest.)
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Wednesday 13 October 1915
H.M. Ships.
MISSING, BELIEVED KILLED.
MERCANTILE RATINGS.—Short, baker; Smith, Henry, assistant, cook ; Wormell, E. W. 8., messman. Civilians, Griffiths, T., canteen manager; Waterfield, H. S., canteen assistant.
Liverpool Daily Post - Wednesday 27 September 1916
SMITH — In loving memory of my dear husband. Septimius Hy. Smith who was lost on H.M S. Caribbean on September 26. 1915.—Sadly missed Caribbean. September 26 1915. (Sadly missed by his Wife Olive and Children, James. Ivy. and Ernest.)
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - WADE, Alexander Keslake
DOB - 1st August 1893
Place of Birth -Islington, London
Parents - Son of Harry and Rosina Wade, of 7, Magdala Rd., Highgate, London.
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class- K 13090
Service History - Buried at New Sandwick Cemetery, Sandwick, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
DOB - 1st August 1893
Place of Birth -Islington, London
Parents - Son of Harry and Rosina Wade, of 7, Magdala Rd., Highgate, London.
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class- K 13090
Service History - Buried at New Sandwick Cemetery, Sandwick, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Photo: Old headstone ADB48 Findagrave
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Photo: New headstone ADB48 Findagrave
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While researching this project it was noticed, by Wendy Sadler, that the date on the headstone was wrong. It gives date of death as 26th September when if fact Stoker 1st Class wade died on the 27th. This was brought to the attention of the CWGC who were going to amend the date on the headstone.
The image above right shows new headstone.
The image above right shows new headstone.
Sources:
ADM 188/893/13090
findagrave.com
ADM 188/893/13090
findagrave.com
Name - WRIGHT, William Arthur
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker - 76455 RNR
Service History -
Daily Express - Monday 11 October 1915
HM. SHIPS
MISSING BELIEVED DEAD.
Wright, William Arthur, Sto R.N.R., 7645 S
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker - 76455 RNR
Service History -
Daily Express - Monday 11 October 1915
HM. SHIPS
MISSING BELIEVED DEAD.
Wright, William Arthur, Sto R.N.R., 7645 S
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Photo: Robert Neill
Name - WORMELL, Ernest William Benjamin
DOB - January 1875
Place of Birth - Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire
Parents - Son of William Bailey Wormell and Sarah Ann Tomlinson
Early History - Ernest was one of eleven children with five brothers and five sisters. Married to Edith Ashton in 1906. Birth of son William Walter Wormell in 1908.
Rank - Messman - 769828
Service History - Served with the 1st Battalion King's Regiment (Liverpool) on South Africa (Service number E3577) between 8-11-1901 to 31-05-1902. Ernest was awarded the South Africa Medals. Ernest joined the Mercantile Marine Reserve and served on H.M.S. Caribbean as a Messman.
Two Ernest brothers were also lost during the war, George Wormell (details unknown) and Capt. Oliver Edward Wormell died in 1917 of wounds sustained at Gallipoli.
Ernest's Star, Victory and British War medals were given to his widow.
DOB - January 1875
Place of Birth - Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire
Parents - Son of William Bailey Wormell and Sarah Ann Tomlinson
Early History - Ernest was one of eleven children with five brothers and five sisters. Married to Edith Ashton in 1906. Birth of son William Walter Wormell in 1908.
Rank - Messman - 769828
Service History - Served with the 1st Battalion King's Regiment (Liverpool) on South Africa (Service number E3577) between 8-11-1901 to 31-05-1902. Ernest was awarded the South Africa Medals. Ernest joined the Mercantile Marine Reserve and served on H.M.S. Caribbean as a Messman.
Two Ernest brothers were also lost during the war, George Wormell (details unknown) and Capt. Oliver Edward Wormell died in 1917 of wounds sustained at Gallipoli.
Ernest's Star, Victory and British War medals were given to his widow.
WWI Medals and Awards
South Africa Medals
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1914-15 Star medal, War medal, MMR and Victory medals
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Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Wednesday 13 October 1915
H.M. Ships.
MISSING, BELIEVED KILLED.
MERCANTILE RATINGS.—Short, baker; Smith, Henry, assistant, cook ; Wormell, E. W. , messman. Civilians, Griffiths, T., canteen manager; Waterfield, H. S., canteen assistant.
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 28 September 1916
WORMELL—In loving Ernest, the dearly beloved husband of Edith Wormell who lost his life through the sinking of H.M.S. Caribbean, about September 27, 1915. (Deeply mourned all at 11. Lenthall-street-, Walton.)
H.M. Ships.
MISSING, BELIEVED KILLED.
MERCANTILE RATINGS.—Short, baker; Smith, Henry, assistant, cook ; Wormell, E. W. , messman. Civilians, Griffiths, T., canteen manager; Waterfield, H. S., canteen assistant.
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 28 September 1916
WORMELL—In loving Ernest, the dearly beloved husband of Edith Wormell who lost his life through the sinking of H.M.S. Caribbean, about September 27, 1915. (Deeply mourned all at 11. Lenthall-street-, Walton.)
Memorial
Plymouth Naval memorial. Photo: K Hatton
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Plymouth Naval memorial. Photo: Robert Neill
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Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Robert Neill
UK, Military Campaign Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1949 for E W B Wormell
WWI Medals and Awards. Naval War Medals - Mercantile Marine Reserve
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Robert Neill
UK, Military Campaign Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1949 for E W B Wormell
WWI Medals and Awards. Naval War Medals - Mercantile Marine Reserve
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Grave of an unknown sailor.
HMS Caribbean unknown sailor grave. Sandwick cemetery Stornoway. Photo: Robert Neill
