HMS CLAN MACNAUGHTON

HMS Clan MacNaughton

HMS Clan MacNaughton. 03/02/1915

Displacement:   4985 grt.

Length: 131 m.    Beam: 16 m.   Draught: 10.6 m.

Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw.

Complement:   281 officers and men.

Men Lost: 281

Armament: 8 x 4.7in guns

Clan Macnaughton was built in Glasgow by Messrs. Alex Stephen & Sons for Clan Line in 1911.

Fairplay - Thursday 06 July 1911

LAUNCHES OF THE WEEK

June 28th

MESSRS. ALEX. STEPHEN AND Sons, Linthouse, the s.s. Clan Macnaughton ; 430 ft., by 53ft. 3in,, by 37ft. Owners, the Clan Line.

Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Thursday 13 July 1911

New Vessels Fitting Out at Glasgow. This week eleven new vessels have been fitting out afloat at Glasgow—three warships,. and eight mercantile steamers,-

The new mercantile steamers fitting out at Glasgow are the Anchor Line's twin-screw Atlantic. steamer Carneronia, built by Messrs. D. and W. Henderson and Co., Partick; the Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company's twinacres., "intermediate" steatner Gloucester Castle, by the Fairfield Company, Govan; the Dutch-owned cargo steamer Harimeen, by Messre. William Hamilton and Co., Port Glasgow; the Dundee-owned cargo eteamer Den of Airlie, by Messrs. Russell and Co., Port Glasgow; the Clan liner Clan Macnaughton, by Messrs. Alexander Stephen and Sons, Linthouse; the Liverpool-owned cargo steamer Frankmere, by Messrs. Charles Connell and Co., Scotatoun; the Glasgow-owned cargo l steamer Bargany, by the Greenock and Grangemouth Docyard Co., Grangemouth; and the ' foreign-owned steamer Pantelleria, by Mackie and Thomson, Govan. The French-owned cargo steamer Dunks.- quois, built by the Campheltown Shipbuilding Company, wish engines by Messrs. David Rowan and Co., Glasgow, has been oomplete:, and has run her trial trip.

South Wales Daily News - Friday 08 May 1914

The Admiralty requisitioned Clan MacNaughton and was converted into an armed merchant cruiser in 1914.

H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton sailed from Liverpool on the 23rd January 1915 for patrol in the North Atlantic.

The Loss

On the 3rd of February 1915, H.M.S. Clan Macnaughton reported by wireless that Leading Seaman William Armin was lost overboard. The reported position was 58°47′N 09°27′W, 60 miles NW of the Flannen isles.

No further signal was ever received from the ship..

On the 9th of February HMS Hildebrand, a converted Booth Line steamship, reported seeing some wreckage which included a hatchway cover, a spar, a door, battens, and lifebelts.

On the 15th of February, HMS Bayano, was patrolling northwest of the Hebrides and found a ship's lifeboat, painted grey.. The boat had no ship's name, but was likely to have belonged to H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton

Bayswater Chronicle - Saturday 27 February 1915

ARMED LINER LOST.

CLAN McNAUGHTON DISAPPEARS WITH ALL HANDS,

The loss of another armed merchant cruiser, the Clan McNaughton, with the whole of those on board, numbering 280 officers and men, is reported in the following dispatch issued on Wednesday by the Admiralty:— The Secretary of the Admiralty regrets to announce that H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, armed merchant cruiser, Commander Robert Jeffreys, R.N., has been missing since February 3, and it is feared that the vessel has been lost. Unsuccessful search was made, and wreckage, supposed to be portions of this ship, has since been discovered. The last signal received from the Clan McNaughton was made in the early morning of February 3, and it is feared that she was lost during the bad weather which prevailed at that time. There were on board, 20 officers, a crew consisting of 191 naval men, including a number from the reserve and 21 from Newfoundland, and 69 men of the merchant service, the last named mostly being stewards, cooks, and members of the engine-room staff. Nearly all the crew belonged to the Chatham division. The Clan McNaughton, 4985 tons, was a steamer of Messrs. Cayzer, Irvine, and Co. (Limited’s) Clan Line, and was built in 1911,

Northern Whig - Friday 05 March 1915

Are They Seaworthy?

Lord CHARLES BERESFORD asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he was aware that since the loss of his Majesty's ships Viknor and Clan Macnaughton there was a doubt as to the seaworthiness of similar ships being employed as armed cruisers, notably when the bunkers became empty: whether the Admiralty could give these ships more ballast, there being no cargo; and whether mounting guns on the upper deck under these circumstances rendered this class of ship top heavy.
Dr. MAONAMARA replied that in the case of each of these vessels the most careful attention had been paid to the loading and stability of the vessel. Stability tests had been carried out in all necessary cases, and instructions had been issued to the commanding officers as to the .extent to which the vessels be loaded, and the precautions to be observed in working out the coal. In cases in which investigation showed it to be necessary ballast was added. In all cases the Admiralty were satisfied as to the lading of the vessels and as to their stability in all conditions of lading. The guns carried by the ships were very light in comparison with the size of the vessels, and the weights added in this respect were fully taken into account when their stability was investigated, and the instructions issued. None of the vessels when taken over were new, and all of them had been employed on their merchant cruises The mounting of the guns has not rendered the vessels top heavy. and no further ballast for stability purposes is necessary.

Mr. HINDS asked the Secretary to the Admiralty how many lifeboats and what other life-saving apparatus the s.s. Clan Mac Naughton carried.

Dr. MACNAMARA-The Clan MacNaughton carried six lifeboats, as well as four other boats, the total carrying capacity of which was sufficient for all on board. She was further supplied with a large number of lifebelts and two liferafts, each capable of supporting fifty men.

Berks and Oxon Advertiser - Friday 19 March 1915

It was stated by Dr. Macnamara in this House of Commons that the Admiralty were satisfied that the lost liner Clan McNaughton was seaworthy and in a stable condition.

The Wreck

The UKHO have no wreck card for H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton and to date the wreck has not been located. It is likely to be in very deep water.

Crew Lost

Lost Overboard 3rd February 1915

ARMIN, William, Leading Seaman, J 4936

Leeds Mercury - Thursday 11 February 1915

Wm. Armin, a native of West Hartlepool and a leading seaman in the Royal navy was washed overboard during bad weather from H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton.
The terrible condition of the sea made it impossible to lower the boats
Every possible effort at rescue was made but without success.

Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail - Tuesday 03 February 1920

In Memoriam.

ARMIN - In loving memory of William William Armin, leading seaman R.N., washed overboard from H.M.S. Clan MacNaughten February 3rd - Ever remembered by father and mother brother, sister, and brother-in- law God's will be done.

ARMIN-In loving memoriam of William Armin. (Leading Seaman Gunner), lost from H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton. February 3rd 1915-Ever remembered by his chum. John

Lost when H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton foundered on or after 3rd February 1915

ADAMS, Arthur E N,, Petty Officer (NS), 204978 (Ch)

East Anglian Daily Times - Friday 12 March 1915

KILLED IN ACTION.

ADAMS.—Lost at sea, on H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, Arthur E. N. Adams, Petty Officer, beloved second son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Adams, 50, Seckford Street, Wood- | bridge, aged 31.

ALLEN, George Greig, Steward, MMR, 619820

Southern Echo - Thursday 04 March 1915

ALLEN. - Lost at sea, by the foundering of H.M.S Clan MacNaughton, George. the dearly beloved son of William and Elizabeth Allen, 11, Vincent-avenue, Shirley, Southampton.

ALLEN. Lost at sea, by the foundering of H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton. George Greig Allen the dearly beloved husband of Lily Emily Allen 14, Vincent-avenue, Shirley, Southampton

ALLEN, Samuel T, Seaman, RNR, A 6473 (Po)

ALLEN, William, Private, RMLI, 10096 (Ch)

ALP, Leonard, Seaman, RNR, A 5715 (Ch)

AMBROSE, Frank B, Fireman, MMR, 719515

ARNOLD, Alfred, Boy 1c, J 27878 (Ch)

Nottingham Evening Post - Thursday 25 February 1915

A. Arnold, 7, Ritson Terrace, Hawkridge St., Nottingham, aged 17. Lost at sea with the Clan MacNaughton . (photo)

Nottingham Evening Post - Saturday 03 February 1917

IN MEMORIAM

ARNOLD.-In loving memory of my dear friend, Alfred Arnold, who was lost with H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton, February 3rd, 1915. Always in my thoughts.—From his old chum F. R. Adkin (in France).

ARTHY, Charles J, Private, RMLI (RFR B 1405), 8514 (Ch)

ARTIS, George W, Seaman, RNR, 1382 (Ch)

Eastern Evening News - Wednesday 03 March 1915

YARMOUTH VICTIMS OF THE CLAN McNAUGHTON.

Two Yarmouth men on board the ill-fated armed merchant cruiser Clan McNaughton. Seaman George Wm. Artis was one of the survivors of the torpedoed cruiser Aboukir, his home being in Row 97,
The other victim, Herbert Bracey, was listed as first-class boy, only 17, who had previously served on the loyal Arthur. He was an only son, and his parents reside on Lancaster Road. (photo)

AULD, John H, Midshipman, RNR

The Scotsman - Monday 22 February 1915

DEATH OF A PROMISING YOUNG EDINBURGH NAVAL OFFICER.

Mr. John Hamilton Auld reported dead on active service at the early age of twenty years, was a son of the late Mr. Hugh Auld , W . S ., and of Mrs. Auld ; 5 Oxford Terrace, Edinburgh He was educated at Seascale Preparatory School and Fettes College He joined H.M.S . Conway, Rockferry, Cheshire in 1910 . After leaving this training ship, he entered the merchant service. In December of last year he was given a temporary commission as midshipman in the Royal Naval Reserve . He was a keen sailor, and a young man of great promise.

Edinburgh Evening News - Monday 22 February 1915

EDINBURGH MIDSHIPMAN DEAD Mr. John Hamilton Auld (20), whose death has been reported on active was a son of the late Mr. Hugh Auld, W.S., and of Mrs. Auld, 5 Oxford Terrace, Edinburgh. He was educated at Fettes College, and in December of last year he was given a temporary commission as midshipman in the Royal Naval Reserve.

Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 27 February 1915

Midshipman John Auld, also received temporary commission Dec. 3. 1914 and was appointed be the Clan McNaughton the same day. He was twenty years of age, and was the elder son of the late Mr. Hugh Auld, Writer to the Signet, and Mrs. Auld, of 5, Oxford Terrace, Edinburgh.

The Scotsman - Saturday 20 March 1915

BACON, Merkrom (Merhom in Service Record, Mertrom in CWGC), Private, RMLI, 14951 (Ch)

BAILLIE, Archibald, Seaman, RNR, A 6416 (Po)

BAKER, Joseph W, Boy 1c, J 29615 (Ch)

BALL, Bertie, Trimmer, MMR, 803176

BANKS, William, Private, RMLI, 18934 (Ch)

Lancashire Evening Post - Thursday 25 February 1915

A NELSON NAVAL RESERVIST.

Mr. H. W. Hunt, a naval reservise. of Nelson, who, as reported yesterday, is believed to have lost his life at sea. When leaving his wife six weeks ago, at the conclusion of a brief visit, Hunt told her he had a presentiment that he would never return..
Both he and Donald Reeday, rating petty officer, Colne, whose death was also reported in yesterday's "Post," are believed to have been serving on H.M.S. McNaughton.

Blackpool Gazette & Herald - Friday 26 February 1915

A former employee of the Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramroad Company and of the Blackpool Post is stated to have been among the crew of the armed liner "Clan McNaughton," which was yesterday reported by the Admiralty to have been lost with all hands. This is William Henry Hunt, • private in the Royal Marine Light Infantry. Hunt, who was a reservist, married, and formerly lived at Bispham, but left there to reside in Manchester prior to the outbreak of war.

Cannock Advertiser - Saturday 27 February 1915

Mrs. Banks, of Clay-street, Penkridge, has received official intimation from the Admiralty that her husband, Wm. Banks, who was a seaman on the Clan McNaughton, has been lost at sea by the sinking of the vessel by the Germans. Banks, who had a family of five children, was formerly employed at the Littleton Collieries, Huntington.

BATT, Augustus, Assistant Cook, MMR, 786914

BATY, Ernest Temperley. Py/Engine Room Artificer, RNR, EA 1491 (Ch)

Newcastle Journal - Friday 26 February 1915

LOSS OF THE CLAN MACNAUGHTON. HEXHAM ENGINEER ON BOARD. The mother of Ernest Temperley Baty, of Hexham, who was an engine-room artificer on board H.M.S. Clan Macnaughton, has received from the headquarters of the R.N.R., London, an official intimation that the Clan Macnaughton has been lost with all hands, and that her son is believed to have formed one of the crew. Mr. Baty, who was unmarried, and the elder son of Mrs. Baty and the late William Baty, of 16, Tynedale Terrace, Hexham, was formerly an engineer with the Prince Line. Towards the end of last year he joined the R.N.R., and was appointed to the Clan Macnaughton.
He was well known in Hexham and district, and took an active interest in Association football, playing for several seasons full back for Northern Star (Hexham) in the West Tyne League.

BENNETT, Albert, Senior Reserve Attendant, M 9059 (Po)

Farnworth Chronicle - Saturday 27 February 1915

Mr. Albert Bennett. Mr. Bennett was an employee at the Harwich Loco. Works and a member of the St. John Ambulance Association. Along with Mr. Walter Smith, another ambulance man on active service, he went down with the armed liner “ Clan Macnaughton,” which has this week been reported lost by the Admiralty. (photo)

BENNETT, William S, Seaman, RNR, A 5912 (Ch)

BENSON, Frederick J, 2nd Steward (Storekeeper), MMR, 39775

Gravesend Reporter - Saturday 27 February 1915

LOCAL VICTIMS.

The following are details of some of the local victims:-

FRED J. BENSON, 2nd steward, storekeeper, one of the specially entered mercantile crew, who lived at Carlton Villas, Park-road.

BENSTEAD, Thomas R, Private, RMLI, 14324 (Ch)

Kentish Mercury - Friday 26 March 1915

DROWNED AT SEA, Private T. R. Benstead, of the Royal Marine Light Infantry. whose mother lives at 66, Baring road, Lee, was drowned by the sinking of the auxiliary cruiser Clan McNaughton as the result of being torpedoed. This photograph, which was ‘taken when he was 18, is the only one in existence. (photo)

BETHELL, William, Leading Seaman, 220985 (Ch)

BICKFORD, Francis, 2nd Cook, MMR, 754068

BICKFORD, William F D, Boy 1c, J 27592 (Ch)

Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser - Saturday 06 March 1915

SHEERNESS BOYS LOST. By the disaster which occurred to the armed liner, H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, two Sheerness boys have, unhappily, lost their lives. Wm. Frederick Bickford, aged 16 years and 8 months, son of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Bickford, 2, Acorn Street, Mile Town, was for some months at the Harwich Naval Barracks, training as signaller, his seafaring experience having extended over 18 months. On leaving the Barracks he first served on the “ Royal Arthur,” to which shortly before Christmas he was transferred to H-M.S. Clan McNaughton.. Last Thursday fortnight the parents received official news from the Admiralty that he had been drowned in the disaster which occurred to the liner off the coast of Ireland, when all hands were lost. Quite a pathetic element is imparted to the bereavement of the relatives by the fact that a pair of mittens which was forwarded to the deceased about a fortnight ago was returned to Sheerness yesterday (Friday) morning.— Frederick George Cox, aged 17 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Cox, 1, Queen's Terrace, Acorn Street, was also serving with Bickford on the “Clan McNaughton,” and was lost in the disaster, and on Wednesday last the parents received all the letters which had been forwarded to the son, marked “Ship lost.” The unfortunate youth was at home on 48 hours’ leave only six weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. Cox have another son serving on H.M.S. Vernon. Much sympathy will be extended to the parents and relatives of both boys in the heavy bereavement they have sustained.

BIGGS, Percy C, Writer, MMR, 39807

BINGHAM, Charles E, Private, RMLI, 13192 (Ch)

West Ham and South Essex Mail - Friday 12 March 1915

EAST HAM ROLL OF HONOUR.

The "Echo" will week by week publish the latest additions to East Ham's ever- growing Roll of Honour. We shall be glad to receive from the relatives and friends of heroes at the front information relating to casualties.

Charles Ernest Bingham, 13,192; drown- ed from H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton, February 3. Resided at 23, Clements-road, East Ham.

BIRCHALL, Bertie P C, Boy 1c, J 28569 (Ch)

BIRD, George E, Boy 1c, J 28568 (Ch)

BOATMAN, James, Trimmer, MMR, 39810

Gravesend Reporter - Saturday 27 February 1915

LOCAL VICTIMS.

The following are details of some of the local victims:-

JAMES BOATMAN, trimmer, 2, Gordon-road, Rosherville, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Dagenhard.

BOLITHO, Fleetwood J, Petty Officer 1c, 167341 (Ch)

Gravesend & Northfleet Standard - Friday 26 February 1915

One of happiest sailors was Petty Officer Bolitho. The night. before he boarded the Clan MacNaughton, at Tilbury, he was in the company of number of friends in Gravesend, one of whom was a member of our own staff, and another of whom presented him with a small puppy for a mascot. Petty Officer Bolitho did not appear to have the slightest idea of danger. Having done service in the North sea, he talked rather lightly (in answer to questions) of his having ventured right into the "dragon's. jaws. " "We knew," he said, "that with one move we should have been swallowed up, but it. is always a satisfaction to a British tar to know for a certainty that for every one we lose, the Germans will at lose two." This man was a type of sailor who might been been chosen by Charles Dibdin for a study. He delighted to talk of kindness in discipline, where harshness would only have an undesirable effect.

BOYLE, Hugh, Trimmer, MMR, 39812

Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 05 February 1916

In Memoriam.

BOYLE. In ever-loving memory of Hugh Boyle, who lost his life on the "Clan McNaughton, Feb. 3rd, 1915. "Gone, but not forgotten." Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in- law, James and Martha.
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BRACEY, Herbert, Boy 1c, J 27638 (Ch)

Eastern Evening News - Wednesday 03 March 1915

YARMOUTH VICTIMS OF THE CLAN McNAUGHTON.

Two Yarmouth men on board the ill-fated armed merchant cruiser Clan McNaughton. Seaman George Wm. Artis was one of the survivors of the torpedoed cruiser Aboukir, his home being in Row 97,
The other victim, Herbert Bracey, was listed as first-class boy, only 17, who had previously served on the loyal Arthur. He was an only son, and his parents reside on Lancaster Road. (photo)

BRADFORD, William W, Seaman, RNR, A 6475 (Po)

BRADSHAW, Thomas, Boy 1c, J 29146 (Ch)

BREEDS, Edgar, Seaman, RNR, A 6398 (Po)

BRITTON, Ernest, Private, RMLI, 18323 (Ch)

BROMFIELD, Jesse, Private, RMLI, 18140 (Ch)

Louth and North Lincolnshire Advertiser - Saturday 13 March 1915

LOUTH MAN DROWNED ON “CLAN MACNAUGHTON .—Among the crew of the Clan MacNaughton, which was sunk some time ago, was a son of Mr. S. Bromfield, bonesetter, Aswell Street, named Jesse Bromfield, aged 23. He had been a member of the Royal Marines for over two years, and had fought at Antwerp and other places in the present war. Prior to joining the Clan MacNaughton he was on the Russell.

BROWN, Alfred Vincent, Boy 1c, J 29605 (Ch)

Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Saturday 27 February 1915

Roll of Honour. BROWN.—Lost Clan McNaughton. aged 16 year. Alfred Vincent, R.N., beloved son of William and Jennie Brown, 2, Liddell Street, Monkwearmouth. Deeply mourned.

Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Thursday 03 February 1916

IN MEMORIAM.--

Roll of Honour.

BROWN.—In loving memory of our dear nephew Alfred Vincent, who was drowned on Clan McNaughton, Feb, 3rd, 1915. He answered the call. Ever remembered by his uncle and aunt, Gerald and Julia Brown

BROWN, Geoffrey E, Py/Midshipman, RNR

Bexhill-on-Sea Chronicle - Saturday 27 February 1915

THE DEATH MR. GEOFFREY BROWN.
As we briefly announced week. Bexhill people will be grieved to hear that one of our oldest residents, Mr. Austin Brown, has lost his eldest son, Midshipman Geoffrey Brown, whose name appears among the list of officers who went down in the armed cruiser, H.M.S. ' Clan Macnaughton." Mr. Geoffrey Brown took to the sea at fourteen. With the consent of Sir Charles Cayzer, of the Clan Line,. to which he was attached, he sought for and was granted, a commission in the Navy on the outbreak of the war. After a course of gunnery at Chatham. was put in charge of the Upnor Air Station was then drafted into a submarine and later was appointed to the ship which he so sadly perished with all hands.
His experience in the Merchant Service made him useful as a Middy, and he was due for promotion at time of his death.
With their usual feelings for those who have given a son to the country, their Majesties sent a telegram of sympathy to Mr. Brown, when his personal loss was made known to them. England grieves as she inscribes the names of promising young men on her roll of honour and his native town, to which Midshipman Geoffrey Brown returned from his vessels with continually increasing love. We feel personal loss mingled with personal pride as she inscribes his name on her own Roll of honour.
Austin Brown begs us to state that he is unable to answer the immense number of letters very kindly addressed to him by people in Bexhill who were fond of his son, and who have written expressing their sympathy and regret at his loss in H.M.S. ' Clan Macnaughton." .

Bexhill-on-Sea Observer - Saturday 27 February 1915

In his great sorrow at the loss of his son, midshipman on the ill-fated merchant cruiser, “Clan McNaughton,” Mr. Austin Brown will have the sincere sympathy of everyone in Bexhill, and we desire to add our own. There is something infinitely sad and tragic in the manner of Geoffrey Brown's death in that he and his shipmates had no chance of striking any answering blow. But they are heroes none the less and the only consolation open to the bereaved relatives is that the crew of the armoured liner died in the service of their country The death such a fine, manly young fellow as Geoffrey Brown brings home very keenly the horrors of war - Many people in Bexhill have watched him grow from a boy into a man, and while we mourn with his bereaved father his death, it is with pride we record that he died a hero.

Bexhill-on-Sea Observer - Saturday 25 October 1919

Roll of Honour

Bexhill War Memorial

MIDSHIPMEN.

Brown, Geoffrey .. .. .. H.M.S. Clan Macnaughton.

BROWN, Joseph, Boy 1c, J 29068 (Ch)

BROWN, Walter, Boy 1c, J 28844 (Ch)

BROWN, William, Py/Midshipman, RNR

BRYAN, Edward, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1284

BUCKLEY, Francis F, Able Seaman, 236551 (Ch)

BURLINSON, Arthur, Sub Lieutenant, RNR

Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Saturday 27 February 1915

BURLINSON. - on H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, aged 24 years, Sub-Lieut Arthur Burlinson. R.N.R.. beloved brother of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Robertson, 25. Dale Terrace, Fulwell. and of Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson, 10. Gainsboro' Grove. Newcastle, and only son of the late Fred and Edith Burlinson, answered the call.

Newcastle Journal - Monday 15 March 1915

Sub-Lieut. Arthur Burlinson, who was lost through the sinking of the Clan Macnaughton, was the first of the boys trained at the Sunderland Orphan Asylum to give his life for the country
The institution was originated to help the orphans of seafaring men and many of the boys trained there have followed a seaman's calling.
Sub-Lieut. Burlinson was an apprentice on one of the ships owned by Messrs Ritson, of Sunderland, and on passing the Board of Trade examination in November last for his chief mate's certificate, entered the Royal Navy, and was soon afterwards given his commission as Sub-Lieutenant.

BUSHELL, Alfred, Fireman, MMR, 39785

BUTLER, Basil G, Midshipman, RNR

Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 27 February 1915

Midshipman Basil Butler, R.N.R., received a temporary commission on Dec. 3, 1914, and was appointed the Clan McNaughton on the same day. He was twenty-one years of age, and was the youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Butler, of Ravens Court, Wealdstone, Middlesex.

BUTLER, Peter, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 2174

CAMPBELL, Donald, Seaman, RNR, B 4018 (Ch)

Highland News - Saturday 27 February 1915

NINE LEWIS RESERVISTS PERISH.—The heaviest blow sustained by . Lewis since the commencement of the war was officially notified on Monday, when the Admiralty posted the information that the following Lewis Royal Naval Reservists formed part of the crew of the Clan Macnaughton, which had been lost with all hands:—
Donald Martin, Portvoller.
Donald 'Campbell, 71 Arnol.
Dougald Kennedy, 2 Catboat.
Donald Finlayson, 19 Aird-of-Tong.
Kenneth Macaulay, 3 Breasclet.
Neil Morrison, 9 Calbost.
Donald Murray, 33 South Dell.
John Macleod, 25, Aird-of-Tong.
Donald Morrison, 41 Fivepenny, Borve.
The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved families. We hope in our next issue to make more detailed reference to the unfortunate men who have lost their lives at the post of duty in the hour of national need. All honour to our Lewis heroes!

Highland News and Football Times - Saturday 06 March 1915

"SOLDIER AND SAILOR TOO."
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Deep sympathy is felt for the widow and family of Donald Murray, 33 South Dell, Ness, one the crew of the ill-fated Clan MacNaughton. Murray, who was about 37 years of age, put in five years service with the 3rd Seaforths, part of the time in Egypt, and attained the rank of Sergeant
In 1902 he joined the Royal Naval Reserve, and qualified during his first training.
Нe was called up immediately war was declared, and served on more than one ship before he joined the Clan Macnaughton. He was a keen sailor, and as late as the winter of 1913-14 attended a class in navigation at Lionel Public School. A very capable crofter; a liberal-minded man; was held in high esteem in his own ship, where he will be greatly missed. He is survived by a widow (sister of the popular Barvas Bard) and a family of five one son and four daughters, the youngest six months and the eldest 9 years.

Highland News and Football Times - Saturday 13 March 1915

ARNOL RESERVIST LOST.-The community of Arnol learned with deep regret the loss in the Clan Macnaughton of Donald Campbell, croft No 7. Deceased, was 39 years of age, was married only a year. He was a strong, active and very popular in the district.
Campbell, who is the first Arnol man to lose his life in connection with the war and had taken part with the Naval Brigade the defence of Antwerp. Arnol from the croft has 62 men serving in Navy and Army, including two commissioned officers.

CASTLE, Joseph, Seaman, RNR, A 2765 (Ch)

CHAFE, Wiliam H, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1283

CHAPLIN, Frederick, Lance Sergeant, RMLI, 16206 (Ch)

CHAPLIN, William H, Able Seaman, J 4971 (Ch)

CHAPMAN, John D, Ty/Chief Engineer, RNR

CHAPPLE, Robert, Greaser, MMR, (not given)

CHATTING, William, Fireman, MMR, 640550

Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 07 February 1920

IN MEMORIAM.

CHATTING —ln loving memory of our dear| son and brother. William, lost on H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, February 3rd, 1915.
In our home you are fondly remembered,
Sweet memories cling around your name,
Hearts that loved you with true affection,
Will love you in death just the same. ‘ —from his loving father, mother, sisters and , 41 Belmont Road, Grays. . 13914

CHEESEMAN, William, Trimmer, MMR, 754167

Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 07 February 1920

CHEESEMAN —ln ever loving memory of my dear son and brother, William Cheeseman, who |- Pas drowned. at sea. on HMS. Clan McNaughton. 3rd February, 1915,
The midnight stars are gleaming,
On a grave I cannot see,
Where sleeping, without dreaming,
Lies one so dear to me
No loving hands clasped yours that day,
No home voice said. '' Good-bye,”
No loving eyes can trace,
His resting place a watery grave.
lnserted by loving mother and sisters, 28, ﬁg Lane, Grays 13304

CLARK, James, Trimmer, MMR, 754073

Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 06 March 1915

MR. and MRS. E. WRIGHT and FAMILY, of 211, London Road, wish to THANK all kind friends for sympathy shown in the loss of their dear son, James Clark, in his 18th year, who lost his life on the Clan MacNaughton,' doing his duty for King and Country.
For them no bell was tolled.
O'er them no service held.
While at duty they were called,
No chance to say farewell.
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Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 07 February 1920

CLARK —ln ever loving memory of my dear son, James Clark, who lost his life on the H M S Clan McNaughton, 3rd February, 1915, aged 18 years,
There is a place over the ocean
Where a brave sailor sleeps
And here at home in England,
His mother often weeps,
Not once has has she forgotten him,
Since that day he said, * Good-bye.”
— From his loving mother and step-father, Mr. and Mr. Wright, 201, London-rd., Grays. 1369A

CLAW, William H, Boy 1c, J 30330 (Ch)

CLEARY, Nicholas, Petty Officer 2c (RFR B 5027), 188961 (Ch)

P.O. Cleary is remembered on the memorials at the Dock Board Building, Pier Head, the War Memorial in Liverpool Town Hall and in the Catholic church of St John the Evangelist in Kirkdale in Liverpool. He is also on the Royal Naval memorial at
Chatham.

Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Thursday 25 February 1915

ARMED LINER LOST. ADMIRALTY'S LIST OF MISSING CREW.

The Secretary of the Admiralty regrets to announce that, according to the latest information available, the following officers, petty officers, non-commissioned officers and men were serving in H.M.S. Clan McNaughton when that vessel was lost with all on board :

PETTY OFFICERS, N.C.O 'S AND MEN.

Cleary, N., petty officer, 2nd class (R.F.R.. 8.5027), 188961

Enniscorthy Guardian - Saturday 15 January 1916

PETTY OFFICER NICHOLAS CLEARY HOUSELAND, FETHARD.

Petty Officer Cleary H.M.S Clan Mac Northon, lost his life when the Clan Mac Northon was torpedoed in a naval engagement. He escaped when another ship on which was aboard was blown up in the North Sea. He had several other narrow escapes, but the brave fellow went down the Clan Mac Northon. He had 19 years services with the colours, seven in the naval reserve. He volunteered at the outbreak of the war. He leaves a wife and three children. His name adds another to the list of brave fellows from Hook district who have sacrificed their all in this terrible war.

COADY, Timothy F, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1293

COSGROVE, Frederick, Plumber, MMR, 39804

Gravesend Reporter - Saturday 27 February 1915

COSGROVE. —ln Feb.. drowned on the H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, Fred, third beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cosgrove, 30, Wellington-street. ~Rest in peace.

COSGROVE. Fred Cosgrove, the dearly beloved husband of Teresa K. Cosgrove, who was drowned on HMS. Clan McNaughton, in February, aged 30 years R.I.P.

COSSTICK, Robert, Private, RMLI (RFR B 1866), 12117 (Ch)

COURTIS, Ernest G, Chief Gunner

Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 03 March 1915

The armed liner Clan McNaughton, which was lost in a gale early in Febinarly, was manned by a crew from the Nore Command, and a large number of families have been bereaved, especially in the neighbourhood of Gravesend and Tilbury, where a number of Reserve ratings had their homes. Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved family of Chief Gunner E. G. Courtis who was so well know and highly respected at this port. First Class Boy F. Cox, who had not long completed his training after leaving Greenwich School - the Clan McNaughton being his first ship was the son of a chief petty officer at this port.

Torquay Directory and South Devon Journal - Wednesday 03 March 1915

Lost on the Clan McNaughton.

One of the men lost on the armed liner Clan McNaughton, which is assumed to have foundered in a gale early in February, was Chief Gunner Ernest George Courtis of Torquay. He lived at Clovelly, Avenue Road, where his widow is.

COX, Frederick G, Boy 1c, J 24709 (Ch)

Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser - Saturday 06 March 1915

SHEERNESS BOYS LOST. By the disaster which occurred to the armed liner, H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, two Sheerness boys have, unhappily, lost their lives. Wm. Frederick Bickford, aged 16 years and 8 months, son of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Bickford, 2, Acorn Street, Mile Town, was for some months at the Harwich Naval Barracks, training as signaller, his seafaring experience having extended over 18 months. On leaving the Barracks he first served on the “ Royal Arthur,” to which shortly before Christmas he was transferred to H-M.S. Clan McNaughton.. Last Thursday fortnight the parents received official news from the Admiralty that he had been drowned in the disaster which occurred to the liner off the coast of Ireland, when all hands were lost. Quite a pathetic element is imparted to the bereavement of the relatives by the fact that a pair of mittens which was forwarded to the deceased about a fortnight ago was returned to Sheerness yesterday (Friday) morning.— Frederick George Cox, aged 17 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Cox, 1, Queen's Terrace, Acorn Street, was also serving with Bickford on the “Clan McNaughton,” and was lost in the disaster, and on Wednesday last the parents received all the letters which had been forwarded to the son, marked “Ship lost.” The unfortunate youth was at home on 48 hours’ leave only six weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. Cox have another son serving on H.M.S. Vernon. Much sympathy will be extended to the parents and relatives of both boys in the heavy bereavement they have sustained.

CROCKER, Stanley, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 2178

CURRAN, Fred, Assistant Cook, MMR,

CURTIS, William J, Steward, MMR, 639742

DAVIS, Albert, Ship's Steward, MMR,

DAVISON, Robert H, Petty Officer (NS), 133622 (Ch)

DAWS, George E, Yeoman of Signals, 223578 (Ch)

DAWSON, William G, Steward, MMR, 786981

DAY, Percy G, Boy 1c, J 27626 (Ch)

DENNIS, Frederick, Trimmer, MMR, 731159

Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 07 February 1920

IN MEMORIAM

DENNIS—ln loving memory of our dear son Fred, who lost his life on the Clan MacNaughton, on February 3rd, 1915,
We cannot weep beside his grave,
For he sleeps in the secret sea,
And only the distant murmuring wave,
Will mark the spot for us,
But tho unseen by human eye,
And we may know it not,
His Father knoweth where he lies,
And angels guard the spot. inserted by his ever sorrowing mother and father 55, Exmouth Road. 139ZA

DICKER, Stephen, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1240

DILLINGHAM, Ernest, Able Seaman, J 1693 (Ch)

Tottenham and Edmonton Weekly Herald - Friday 05 March 1915

LOST AT SEA.-P.S. H. F. Pavey, of Tottenham, was one of the crew of the ill- fated armed liner "Clan Macnaughton," of whose loss in the Irish Sea on February 3rd news arrived on Thursday. Pavey was a private in the Royal Marine Light Infantry. Another local victim is Ernest Dillingham, an A.B.. whose wife lives at 62, Barbot- street, Edmonton. He leaves two baby children.

DODGE, Samuel, Baker, MMR, 602780

DOUGLAS, Frank, Private, RMLI (RFR B 850), 11044 (Ch)

DRAPER, Harold G, Boy 1c, J 25275 (Ch)

West Ham and South Essex Mail - Friday 26 March 1915

Harold George Draper, 25275, of 317, Dersingham-avenue, Manor Park. Lost on H.M.S. Clan Macnaughton, February 3.

DREW, Ernest, Seaman, RNR, D 19430 (Ch)

DUCKETT, Edwin, Carpenter's Crew, M 9945 (Ch)

DUNN, Roy, Painter, MMR, (not given)

Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 05 February 1916

In Memoriam.

DUNN-In loving memory of Roy Dunn, who lost his life on the ill-fated "Clan McNaughten," Feb. 3rd, 1915.
A year has passed, and still we miss him,
Though he's not far away.
.Christ called him up among his ransomed.
Where we shall meet on Judgment Day. -Inserted by his loving wife, brothers, and sisters.
144A

DUNTON, Frederick M, Boy 1c, J 27887 (Ch)

DYER, William G, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 2170

EDMUNDS, William G, Seaman, RNR, C 1583 (Ch)

Lowestoft Journal - Saturday 27 February 1915

LOST ON THE CLAN MACNAUGHTON.
Amongst those lost in the wreck of the armed liner Clan Macnaughton. officially notified by the Admiralty on Wednesday. was a Lowestoft man named William Edmonds, who lived at Erskine Place, North Lowestoft. He was one of those saved from H.M.8 Aboukir, and as a member of the RNR he was transferred to the ill-fated liner.

Name - EMSON, Francis Reginald (31)

DOB - 5th July 1882

Place of Birth -

Parents - Son of Reginald Embleton Emson and Louise Emson of 1 Hillside Road, Tulse Hill

Early History - Husband of Catherine Dorothy Emson, of "The Nook," 7, Oakhill Rd., Beckenham, Kent

Rank - Assistant Paymaster, RNR

Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 27 February 1915

Asst. Paymr. Francis B. Emson, N.R, received his commission on July 9, 1904, and was appointed to the Clan MacNaughton on Dec. 7 from the Charybdis, in which he had been serving since Aug.1. He was thirty-one years of age, and was the eldest son of the late Mr. R. E. Emson, R. E. Emson and Co., incorporated accountants, and Mrs. Emson. He married Miss Catherine Dorothy Bane, daughter of Mr. J. E. Bane, of the Times Editorial Staff.

Bromley Chronicle - Thursday 04 March 1915

Assistant Paymaster Francis Reginald Emson, RNR who was lost in H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, was one of the first accountants to enter the Royal Naval Re- serve under the Order in Council of March, 1904. The eldest son of the late Mr. R. E. Emson, of R. E. Emson and Co., incorporated accountants, Budge Row, EC., and Mrs. Emson, he was 32 years old. Mr. Emson, who was educated at Dulwich College, was married to Catherine Dorothy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bune, of Beckenham. Mrs. Emson, who with her two young children is residing in Beckenham, has received from the King and Queen a telegram of sympathy, and the most tender condolences locally have been expressed with the bereaved lady.

ADM 240/79/26 -- Francis Reginald Emson . Rank: Acting Assistant Paymaster . Date of Seniority:...

Francis Emson's Death penny , Star & Victory Medals (LiWD)

ENTWISTLE, Walter S, Leading Seaman (RFR B 988), 162408 (Ch)

FAIRWEATHER, John, Engine Room Artificer, RNR, EA 1499 (Po)

Barrhead News - Friday 26 February 1915

Another name which appears in the list of man lost with this ill-fated vessel is that of John Era Fairweather. This, we understand, is a son of Mr Fairweather, formerly gas manager, Barrhead, and now of Kilmarnock.

FANNING, Percy H C, Boy 1c, J 27239 (Ch)

FERRAR, William H, Leading Seaman, 210502 (Ch)

Wimbledon News - Saturday 27 February 1915

IN MEMORIAM.

IN ever-loving memory of my darling husband. William Henry Ferrar. who lost his life on "Clan McNaughton," on February 3rd. 1915. aged 36 years.
His toils are past, his work is done.
And he is fully blest;
He fought the fight, the victory won,
And entered into met.
Never to be forgotten.

Wimbledon News - Saturday 06 March 1915

Went Down In the "Clan McNaughton."

As announced in the "Boro' News" last week, one of the victims of the catastrophe to the "Clan McNaughton" was William Henry Ferrar, a leading seaman. He was a young married man of 28, who's home was at 24 Trevor-road. and he was a Hoydens-road School Old Boy. He had served as boy and man just 16 years in the Nary, and latterly was serving on H.M.S. "St. George" for a gunnery course. At the end of December he was transferred to the "Clan McNaughton " and after the holidays proceeded to Tilbury to join that ship which had been put in for refitting. He had last been at home a month before the "Clan McNaughton" sailed from England. Mrs. Ferrer received a message from the Admiralty announcing that her husband had gone down in the ship a full week before the news was first published in the papers. On top of the formal official notification of the sad news came a message:—" H.M. the King commands me to assure you of the true sympathy of himself and the Queen in your sorrow.—Winston Churchill." The late Mr. Ferrer (who leaves no family) earned some distinction during his career in the Navy. He held a medal for bravery in lifesaving at Malta, and also another medal for conspicuous services in rescuing the injured after the dreadful earthquake at Messina.

FINCH, John, Assistant Donkeyman, MMR, 773954

Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 07 February 1920

FINCH. — In ever loving memory of my dear brother, John Edward Finch, who was lost on the Clan McNaughton, February 3rd, 1915
Afar he sleeps. the ocean s roar,
Disturbs his calm repose no more,
Through no voice from home was near,
To sooth with love his dying ear.
Inserted by his loving sisters, Halford Cottages, East Tilbury 1329

FINLAYSON, Donald, Seaman, RNR, A 2289 (Ch)

Highland News - Saturday 27 February 1915

NINE LEWIS RESERVISTS PERISH.—The heaviest blow sustained by . Lewis since the commencement of the war was officially notified on Monday, when the Admiralty posted the information that the following Lewis Royal Naval Reservists formed part of the crew of the Clan Macnaughton, which had been lost with all hands:—
Donald Martin, Portvoller.
Donald 'Campbell, 71 Arnol.
Dougald Kennedy, 2 Catboat.
Donald Finlayson, 19 Aird-of-Tong.
Kenneth Macaulay, 3 Breasclet.
Neil Morrison, 9 Calbost.
Donald Murray, 33 South Dell.
John Macleod, 25, Aird-of-Tong.
Donald Morrison, 41 Fivepenny, Borve.
The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved families. We hope in our next issue to make more detailed reference to the unfortunate men who have lost their lives at the post of duty in the hour of national need. All honour to our Lewis heroes!

Highland News - Saturday 06 March 1915

TWO GALLANT TONG LADS.-A gloom was cast over the district of Tong when it became known that two of our young men had gone down with H.M.S. Clan Macnaughton, which has not been heard of since February 3rd, and is supposed to have been wrecked during a gale which raged at that time. The sailors were John Macleod, R.N.R., 25, Aird of Tong, and Donald Finlayson, R.N.R., 19, Aird of Tong, who had both taken part in the defence of Antwerp. They were splendid young fellows, and excellent types of the British sailor. John Macleod was the eldest son of Widow Peter Macleod, and her chief support. His brother, Alexander (Gordon Highlanders) was wounded at Ypres about three months ago, and after spending some six weeks in Stornoway Hospital, is now at Aberdeen in hospital. Donald Finlayson was the son of Angus Finlayson, and has two brothers— John, R.N.R., and Donald, piper in Ross-shire Mountain Battery—serving their King and country. Truly the widowed mother and relatives of Macleod, and the parents and relatives of Finlayson have the sympathy of the community. "Let us think of them that sleep Full many a fathom deep."

FLAVIN, Thomas H, Leading Seaman, RNR, Sussex 2/139

Chichester Observer - Wednesday 03 March 1915

We regret that the war has cast another shadow over Littlehampton. Mr. David Flavin, an old and respected local resident who but a few days ago lost his son, William Charles, has sustained further bereavement. His grandson Mr. David Flavin, whose father Mr James Flavin (now resident at Hove) is known to many townspeople, was the ''Clan MacNaughton”' at the time of its mysterious disappearance. Much sympathy is extended to the relatives.

FOREMAN, James S, Boy 1c, J 27883 (Ch)

FRIEND, George, Steward, MMR, 525990

FROST, Edward, Leading Fireman, MMR, 517670

FULLER, Walter R, Bugler, RMLI, 18174 (Ch)

Chatham, Rochester and Brompton Observer - Saturday 27 February 1915

LOCAL MISSING MEN.

Walter Richard Fuller, a bugler, sixteen years of age, is one of the 280 lost in the vessel. Bugler Fuller was the fourth son of Bugle-Major and Mrs Wm. Fuller, of 76, Dale-street, Chatham, and joining the Marines at the age of fifteen, was with the Division at Ostend and afterwards at Antwerp.

Chatham, Rochester and Brompton Observer - Saturday 27 February 1915

FULLER.—Lost in H.M.S, Clan McNaughton, Bugler Walter Richard (Wally) Fuller, aged 16, fourth son of Bugle Major and Mrs, William Fuller, of 76, Dale-street, Chatham. From his sorrowing parents.

GALTRESS, Arthur, Corporal, RMLI, 16717 (Ch)

Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Friday 26 February 1915

Among the crow on the armed liner Clan McNaughton was Corporal Arthur Galtreiss, 21. of the Royal Marines. He was a member of an old Doncaster family, and had three uncles and two aunts living in Doncaster. His mother resides at York.

GARDINER, James, Seaman, RNR, A 6487 (Ch)

GARNSWORTHY, Charles S, Act/Lieutenant, RNR

Western Times - Friday 19 February 1915

Death of a Naval Lieutenant at Topsham Relatives of Lieut. Garnsworthy, sou of 'Mr. Garnsworthy, Topsham, received the sad news from the Admiralty, yesterday, that, he lost his life while serving on a patrol boat off Liverpool. was formerly in the Mercantile Marine, but transferred his services to the Navy on the outbreak the war. No details are given in the Admiralty's intimation as to the circumstances under which he lost his life. About 24 years of age, he is the nephew of Councillor Garnsworthy, of Exeter, and brother-in-law of Mr. Tom Fulford, auctioneer, of Sylvan-road. Deceased had not been married long, and his wife, who was a daughter of ex-Councillor Gardner, of Exeter, now Canada, resides with her sister in Sylvan-road.

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Friday 05 March 1915

LOSS OF THE CLAN McNAUGHTON.

Lieut. C. S. Garnsworthy, Topsham, who went down with H.MS, Clan McNaughton recently.(photo)

GENTRY, George, Fireman, MMR, 564545

Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 05 February 1916

In Memoriam.

GENTRY-In loving memory of George Gentry, lost in the "Clan McNaughten," Feb. 3rd, 1915.
One year has passed,
And still we miss him,
Never shall his memory fade.
Oft-times our thoughts to him wander In his re tless ocean grave.
Our Father in Heaven His silent watch keep. 124A

GIBSON, Edward, Chief Carpenter's Mate (Pens), 145048 (Ch)

Chatham, Rochester and Brompton Observer - Saturday 06 March 1915

Lost in H.M.S. Clan McNaughton.

Among those lost in the armed cruiser Clan McNaughton were:— Chief Carpenter's Mate Edward Gibson, . of 27, Pagitt-street, Chatham. He served his apprenticeship in Chatham Dockyard and joined the Navy in 1888. He served commissions on H.M.S. Tourmaline, North America and West Indian station H.M.S, Daphne, China station: H.M.S, Torch, Australian station; his last commission being on the surveying ship H.M.S, Egeria, Pacific station. He retired on pension in March, 1910, and was recalled for service on the outbreak of war, He was immediately appointed to H.M.S. Royal Arthur for duty in the North Sea, leaving this depot August 8th, and returned on November 26th. After a few days on leave he rejoined the R.N. Barracks, and was eventually drafted to the ill fated Clan MacNaughton for patrol duty, which ship he joined on December 21st, 1914 at Tilbury. Deceased was the third son of the late William Thomas Gibson, chief carpenter. R.N., who had also seen considerable service, being the possessor of the Arctic and Canton medals, together with the Fatschan clasp.

Chatham, Rochester and Brompton Observer - Saturday 06 March 1915

GIBSON.—Lost in H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, at sea, Edward Gibson, pensioned Chief Carpenter's Mate, R.N., of 27, Pagitt street, Chatham, dearly-loved son of the late William Thomas Gibson, R.N. “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”

GIBSON, Ernest, Private, RMLI, 17470 (Ch)

Alderley & Wilmslow Advertiser - Friday 26 February 1915

GlBSON.—Private ERNEST GIBSON, of 1. Elisabeth-street, an old boy of St. Thomas's School. Lost on the H.M.S. Clan McNaughton.

GIBSON, Robert, Leading Seaman (RFR B 3347), 183099 (Ch)

Enfield Gazette - Friday 26 February 1915

The Price of Admiralty.
The list of men lost in the foundering of H.M.S. Clan McNaughton includes the name of Leading Seaman Robert Gibson. whose parents live in Bell-road, Baker-street. Gibson was a Naval Reserve man and leaves a wife and three young children. Bell-road, though containing but a few houses, has contributed its share—if not more —to the cause of King and Country.

GILDER, Sidney, Private, RMLI, 17052 (Ch)

GLOVER, Jack S, Boy 1c, J 27585 (Ch)

Todmorden & District News - Friday 26 February 1915

TODMORDEN YOUNG MAN DROWNED.

We regret to have to record death of still another Todmorden young man in the cause of his country, viz., Jack Glover, who at the outbreak of the war was a member of the crew of the cruiser “ Royal Arthur.” The sad news came to hand on Tuesday, the deceased’s brother, Frank Glover, of the Royal Field Artillery, writing to a Todmorden friend to the effect that Jack had been drowned whilst serving His Ship, “Clan Mac- naughton,” to which vessel he had been drafted. The gallant young fellow was only seventeen years of age, and prior to joining the navy he resided at Eastwood and attended Mankin- holes Wesleyan Sunday School. His mother resides at Cleethorpes, and she had already lost her husband, who went down with the Grimsby trawler “Salvia” some years ago The Clan Macnaughton was a steel screw steamer of 4,985 tons, built in Glasgow in 1911 and owned by Cayzer, Irvine & Co of Glasgow and Liverpool She was fitted out as an armed cruiser at the beginning of January ans afterwards proceeded to Liverpool. She had been missing since February 3rd. Unsuccessful search was made, and wreckage supposed to be portions of this ship, have since been discovered.
The last signal from the Clan Macnaughton was made in the early morning of February 3, it is feared that she was lost during the bad weather which prevailed at that time. Altogether the vessel had 280 officers and men onboard.

GOODALL, John C, Petty Officer (NS), 232827 (Ch)

GORHAM, Arthur, Butcher, MMR, 628968

Kent Messenger & Gravesend Telegraph - Saturday 06 March 1915

MR A. GORHAM,

A VICTIM OF THE CLAN McNAUGHTON DISASTER.

Mr. Arthur Gorham, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Gorham, of Church Terrace, Seal, was one of the crew of the armed liner Clan McNaughton, recently lost. Mr. Gorham, who was 24 years of age, was for eight or nine years employed by Mr. Hussey, of Seal, as a butcher. He then joined the Orient Company, and for about five years served as a butcher on their liners. At the end of last December he went on the Clan McNaughton. Mr. and Mrs. Gotham have another son William, who is serving with the transport section of the Australian contingent, and he arrived in England on the same day as his parents received the news of his brother's death.(photo)

Maidstone Telegraph - Saturday 05 February 1916

In Memoriam

GORHAM-In loving memory of my dearest Arthur, who was lost at sea with HM.S. Clar McNaughton, February 3rd, 1915. How dreary life seems without him. But duty is ours, events are God's, We all must go when He commands.
His loving Alice.

GREENHEAD, Arthur T, Steward, MMR, 774393

GRIFFITH, Robert, Cook, MMR, (not given)

GRIFFITHS, William J, Corporal, RMLI, 14956 (Ch)

HALLETT, Albert, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 931

HALLIDAY, Francis A, Chief Petty Officer (RFR A 1603), 137182 (Ch)

Clapham Observer - Friday 12 March 1915

Among the crew of the armed liner, “ Clan MacNaughton,” which recently foundered at sea, with the loss of all hands, was, it is believed, Mr. Halliday, the school keeper of Smallwood Road School, Garratt Lane, Tooting. As a naval reservist, he rejoined the Fleet at the outbreak of war, and the news of his death has aroused deep sympathy in the school, where he was highly esteemed.

HAMPSHIRE, Edward, Seaman, RNR, B 5282 (Ch)

Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald - Saturday 27 February 1915

ANOTHER WHITSTABLE ROYAL NAVAL RESERVIST LOST.

We regret to record the fact that Roval Naval Reserve Seaman Edward Hampshire. B 5282, of Albert Street, Whitstable, has been lost in the armed liner H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton.

Canterbury Journal - Saturday 27 February 1915

WHITSTABLE ROLL OF HONOUR.

EDWARD HAMPSHIRE . lost in disaster to armed liner H.M.S. Clan Mac- Naughton.

HARDWICK, Charles R, Trimmer, MMR, 663627

Gravesend & Northfleet Standard - Tuesday 02 March 1915

CLAN McNAUGHTON • DISASTER. -____ GRAYS & TILBURY'S HEAVY LOSSES. The terrible and unfortunate disaster has cast a gloom and caused a painful sensation in the waterside parishes, the like of which, says the " Grays and Tilbury Gazette," has not been experienced since the awful catastrophe on the Goliath training ship off the Grays Beach. Large, numbers of families in Grays, Tilbury, West Thurrock, and Little Thurrock have been thrown into mourning through the loss of husbands, fathers, sweetheart., brothers, and other relatives. So far as can be ascertained at present, of the crew lost, 26 were Grays men, 10 from Tilbury, and two each from Little Thurrock and West Thurrock. The local victims included:

Chas. Hardwick., trimmer, 41, Quebec-road, Tilbury.

HARPER, John, Private, RMLI, 7550 (Ch)

HARRIS, Edward, Boy 1c, J 29118 (Ch)

West Ham and South Essex Mail - Friday 26 March 1915

Edward Harris, 16, first class boy, on H.M.S. Clan Macnaughton ; drowned at sea, February 3. Lived at 35, Ladysmith. avenue, East Ham.

HARRISON, Charles, Chief Cook, MMR, 768052

HARRISON, Charles P, Seaman, RNR, A 6242 (Ch)

HART, John, Seaman, RNR, D 1383 (Dev)

HARVEY, Edward A, Blacksmith, 342578 (Ch)

Lancashire Evening Post - Wednesday 03 March 1915

TWO ESCAPES FROM DEATH. After having twice escaped from torpedoed battleships, Edward Harvey of Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire, has lost his life in the service of his country. He was on his Majesty's ship Hogue when she was torpedoed by a German submarine, but was rescued and taken on board the Aboukir, which was subsequently sunk by a torpedo. His next ship was the Clan McNaughton, in which Harvey went down. He leaves a widow.

Lincolnshire Free Press - Tuesday 09 March 1915

BRAVE SUTTON BRIDGE SAILOR.

Who went Down with the Clan McNaughton

THE LATE Mr. A. E. HARVEY, who was drowned when the *‘Clan McNaughton” went down, leaves behind him at Sutton Bridge, a widow, and a little daughter, with whom the utmost sympathy is felt. He had been a kind and considerate husband, and it is a hard blow for Mrs. Harvey to bear, The poor fellow, before he was lost on the ‘“Clan McNaughton ” had had some awful hardships and been through some terrible experiences. He had seen active service in the Persian Gulf and Somaliland. For the latter he received a medal, whilst one had been struck for the former. Then about 12 months ago he received a good conduct medal. The first time he nearly met his death was as soon as war broke out. The wireless apparatus (it is understood) gave way, and he and another sailor were thrown into the water. The other was killed instantly, whilst Mr. Harvey was picked up by a boat which had been lowered, floating down the stream. But his hardships did not cease then—indeed they were continuous. He was on the ‘ Hogue ” when it went down. Whilst going to the rescue of the “ Aboukir”, as all know, the ' Hogue ” was torpedoed. He stayed on board until the ship had been torpedoed twice, but jumped off before the third arrived. He swam to the '' Cressy'' but was only two yards off it when that ship was torpedoed. He had to make way to another boat, and was eventually rescued. He came home on January 19th staying but for the day, and then he said he never thought he would have ever seen home again — such were the times they were having at sea! However, he left home for Liverpool, telling his wife not to worry, and went out in the Irish Sea on the '' Clan McNaughton'' and, as thousands of others have done, he too gave his all for his country,(photo)

Lincolnshire Free Press - Tuesday 08 February 1916

IN MEMORIAM.

HARVEY.-In ever-loving memory of Ed ward Albert Harvey, the beloved husband of Annie Lydia Harvey, and affectionate father of Mary Barbara, who lost his life on Feb ruary 3rd, 1915] by the sinking of H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, aged 37 years.
Day by day we all do miss him,
Words will fail our loss to tell,
But in heaven we hope to meet him,
Evermore with him to dwell.
Sutton Bridge.

HARVEY, Frank H T, Boy 1c, J 27514 (Ch)

HASTIE, William, Steward, MMR, (not given)

The Scotsman - Saturday 27 February 1915

EDINBURGH MAN ON THE CLAN NACNAUGHTON.

Among those lost on the Clan " Macnaughton was William Hastie , eldest son of Mr and Mrs. Andrew Hastie, 52 Elm Row, Edinburgh. Mr. Hastie was thirty-five years, and was a married man, his wife residing at 31 . Apslev Street . Partick.

HAYES, Francis G, Boy 1c, J 29317 (Ch)

HEMSLEY, Joseph, Private, RMLI, 18839 (Ch)

HENLEY, William E, Leading Seaman, 229717 (Ch)

HERRMANN, William J, Leading Boatman (Coast Guard), 129891 (Po)

HILLSLEY, Percy A, Boy 1c, J 27268 (Ch)

HOLLANDS, James H, Private, RMLI (RFR B 1385), 10016 (Ch)

HOLMES, Frederick, Private, RMLI, 10637 (Ch)

HORNER, James P, Fireman, MMR, 795929

HOWE, William J, Engine Room Artificer, RNR, EA 1494 (Ch)

HOWES, Walter, Seaman, RNR, A 6231 (Ch)

HOWITT, Joseph V, Private, RMLI, 18312 (Ch)

Sheffield Evening Telegraph - Saturday 05 February 1916

In Memoriam

HOWITT-In loving memory of Private Joseph Howitt (of Royal Marines), aged 18 years, who lost his life on H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, February, 1915. For his Country's sake.

HUGHES, Ellis, Telegraphist, 216514 (Ch)

North Wales Times - Saturday 20 February 1915

A Denbighite lost at Sea.

—The news reached town on Thursday of the loss at sea of the British Merchant Cruiser *Clan McNaughton,” with all hands. Information was received by Mr. D. C. Hughes, High Street, whose brother, Mr. Ellis Hughes, was wireless operator on the unfortunate ship. . Seaman Hughes had been in the Royal Navy for 14 years, and was on the North Service since the war began. He was the son of the late Mrs. Hughes, St. Hillary’s Terrace (sister to Mr. David Owen, Star Shop). . Mr. Ellis Hughes was well known to Denbigh, and the news of his death was received with profound regret by members of the family and acquaintances. He and another brother were in Denbigh about five weeks ago. Much sympathy is felt with Mr. D. C. Hughes, and two other brothers. who are serving their country with the Army, and other members of the family, in their very sad bereavement.

HUNT, William H, Private, RMLI, 4538 (Ch)

Blackpool Gazette & Herald - Friday 26 February 1915

A former employee of the Blackpool and Fleetwood Trammed Company and of the Blackpool Post is stated to have been among the crew of the armed liner "Clan McNaughton," which was yesterday report. ed by the Admiralty to have been loot with all hands. This is William Henry Hunt, • private in the Royal Marine Light Infantry. Hunt, who was a reservist, married, and formerly lived at Bispham, but left there to reside in Manchester prior to the outbreak of war.

HUNTER, Adam, Greaser, MMR,

Dundee Courier - Friday 26 February 1915

COWDENBEATH VICTIM OF THE CLAN MACNAUGHTON DISASTER. One of the victims of the Clan MacNaughton disaster is Adam Hunter, greaser, son the late Adam Hunter, who resided at Bridge Street, Cowdenbeath. Hunter, who had been for twenty years at sea, was for some time on the Mantua, and was transhipped to the Clan MacNaughton.

JACKSON, Peter, Fireman, MMR, 795971

JACKSON, William G, Petty Officer (NS), 181593 (Ch)

JACOBS, Thomas, Boy 1c, J 29617 (Ch)

Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 05 March 1915

BOYS DIE FOR THEIR COUNTRY.-The Roll of Honour in the Linton Church porch contains the following sad announcement:--"In pious memory Thomas Jacobs, drowned in H.M.S. Clan McNaughton. Grant him, O Lord, eternal rest, and let perpetual light shine upon him."" The vicar, the Rev. J. H. Rutter, told a representative of this journal that Jacobs a Linton youth, was rated as "first class boy." He had been in training at Shotley before joining the ill-fated Clan McNaughton. Samuel Pearson, of Hadstock, another "first class" boy, was also drowned in the Clan McNaughton.

JAMES, William G, Steward, MMR, 732259

JEFFREYS, Robert, Commander

Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 24 February 1915

Commander Robert Jeffreys, who is reported to have been lost at sea, was 39 years of age, and the second son of Mr. John Jeffreys, of Canterton Manor, He resided at Manor House, North Huish. The announcement of his death will be received with deep regret at Devonport, where he wag flag<commander to Admiral Sir Geo. Egerton, Commander-in-Chief, from March 20th, 1913, to August 5th, 1914, Entering the navy on March 15th, 1889, Commander Jeffreys was promoted to midshipman on June 15th, 1891; sub-lieutenant, May 14th, 1895; lieutenant, October 1st, 1897; and commander, December 3lst, 1908. He was lieutenant and first lieutenant of the Albemarle from 1903 to 1908, when promoted to commander, studied at the Military Staff College, Camberley, in 1909, and commanded a division of the Sixth Destroyer flotilla from November, 1911, to March, 1913.

Aldershot Military Gazette - Thursday 27 April 1922

ELVETHAM WAR MEMORIAL. UNVEILED BY ADMIRAL GOUGH-CALTHORPE

R. Jeffreys, Commander, R.N.. H.M.S. “Clan MacNaughton.’'—Lost at sea (with all hands), on patrol duty in the North Atlantic, February,

JOEL, Edgar C, Lieutenant, RNR

Gravesend Reporter - Saturday 27 February 1915

LOCAL VICTIMS.

The following are details of some of the local victims:-

EDGAR CECIL JOEL, 28 years of age, was the fourth son of Mr. H. S. Joell of "Leyland Croft," Old-road East, Gravesend. After serving an apprenticeship at sea under sail, he joined the Clan Line of steamers, with which he had been connected for seven years. He had passed all his ex- master's ticket.
aminations and held his When the Clan McNaughton was taken over by the Government and converted into an armoured cruiser, he he was appointed sub- lieutenant, and 28 days at sea he was pro- moted full lieutenant and stood fifth in the list of officers. He was, we believe, about to be married. On Saturday last, Mr. and Mrs. Joel were the recipients of a telegram from T.M. King and Queen, deeply sympathising with them on the loss of their son and so able an officer.

Gravesend Reporter - Saturday 27 February 1915

JOEL.—Edgar Cecil Joel, Lieutenant R.N.R., H.M.S. “ Clan McNaughton,” lost at sea, February, 1915,

JOHNS, Percy J, Boy 1c, J 29127 (Ch)

JOHNSON, Frederick E, Boy 1c, J 29141 (Ch)

Deal, Walmer & Sandwich Mercury - Saturday 06 March 1915

1st Class Boy F. E. JOHNSON, R.N.
One of the crew reported missing from the ill-fated armed merchant cruiser, H.M.S. Clan McNaughton (which has been missing since Feb. 3rd), and is feared to have been lost during the severe gale experienced at that time, was Frederick Edward Johnson, boy 1st class, whose parents reside at Ham Brooke, Eastry. A native of the village; Johnson would have been 17 in June next. He was educated at Northbourne School, and was at one time employed by Mr. A. E. Woodruff, chemist and stationer, Eastry. He had been in the Navy nearly 12 months, and was home on 40 hours' leave on the 21st January, it being some consolation to his family that they were able to see him, though for so short a time only, before his last voyage. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have two other sons serving, one in the Buffs and one in the Royal Sussex Regt. The deceased had also five cousins in the Roll of Honour, one of who went down in H.M.S. Hawke.

Kent Messenger & Gravesend Telegraph - Saturday 13 March 1915

One of the missing crew of the armed merchant cruiser Clan McNaughton was Frederick James Johnson,. whose parents reside at "Ham Brook," Eastry. A native of Eastry, Johnson was only 16.
Another of the - missing men is Frederick Charles Thompson, aged 16 years and four months, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Thompson, of 3, Spring Gardens, Dover.

JONES, Alfred, Fireman, MMR, 172344

Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 06 March 1915

MRS. S. HARRIS. of 196, London Road, Grays, wishes to THANK all kind friends for the kindness and sympathy shown in the loss of her only dear brother. Alfred Jones, who gave his life in H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton disaster. "Gone, but never to be forgotten." n8400

Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 07 February 1920

In Memoriam

JONES. — In loving memory of my dear brother. Alfred Jones. who lost his life on the Clan McNaughton, February 3rd, 1915.— Gone, but not forgotten."—lnserted by his sister, Mrs. Lionel Harris, 196 London Rd., Grays. 1401A

JONES, Richard H, Ty/Engineer, RNR

Liverpool Echo - Thursday 25 February 1915

MEN ON LOST LINER. SOME LOCAL NAMES IN THE LIST.

Among the names those supposed to have been lost the Clan MacNaughton are some of local men.
Engineer R. H. Jones residing at Aintree. He was well known and highly respected in marine- engineering circles, and was known as a most capable member his profession. Before joining the Clan line he was with W. Thomas, .Sons, and Co., ship owners. Liverpool.

Liverpool Echo - Monday 01 March 1915

THE CLAN MACNAUGHTON. Among the victims of the sinking of the Clan Macnaughton is Holyhead man. Richard Hugh Jones, engineer, who resided in Devonald-street. He served his apprenticeship on the City of Dublin's R.M.S. Connaught, was twenty-four years of age, and leaves a widow and one child. He was a son of Mr. Richard Jones, second engineer of R.M.S. Connaught

JOYCE, Benjamin G, Colour Sergeant, RMLI, 8920 (Ch)

KAVANAGH, Thomas J, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 2171

KEHOE, William J, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 2173

KENNEDY, Dugald, Seaman, RNR, 1 5424 (Ch)

Highland News - Saturday 27 February 1915

NINE LEWIS RESERVISTS PERISH.—The heaviest blow sustained by . Lewis since the commencement of the war was officially notified on Monday, when the Admiralty posted the information that the following Lewis Royal Naval Reservists formed part of the crew of the Clan Macnaughton, which had been lost with all hands:—
Donald Martin, Portvoller.
Donald 'Campbell, 71 Arnol.
Dougald Kennedy, 2 Catboat.
Donald Finlayson, 19 Aird-of-Tong.
Kenneth Macaulay, 3 Breasclet.
Neil Morrison, 9 Calbost.
Donald Murray, 33 South Dell.
John Macleod, 25, Aird-of-Tong.
Donald Morrison, 41 Fivepenny, Borve.
The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved families. We hope in our next issue to make more detailed reference to the unfortunate men who have lost their lives at the post of duty in the hour of national need. All honour to our Lewis heroes!

Highland News and Football Times - Saturday 06 March 1915

MORE CALBOST HEROES.-The dire re- alts of this great war are now being felt the humblest homes. Only last week we commented on the death of a gallant Sea-Forth lad, son of Murdo Kennedy, 14 Calbost. This issue we have to record the death of two brave young seamen. Sympathetic letters have been received from the King through Mr Churchill intimating to Mr. John Morrison, 9 Calbost, Lochs, and Mr. Don. Kennedy, 2 Calbost, that their sons, Neil Morrison R.N.R. 3878A, and Dugald Kennedy, R.N.R. 5424A, have been drowned. Both lads were serving on board the Clan Macnaughton, but how this ship disappeared with all hands will possibly remain a mystery for ever. - Young as the lads were, they had come through stirring times, for both were on board H.M.S. Hermes when she was blown up. Fortunately at that time they escaped and were at home here for a short time on leave. Their old ship gone, they were drafted to the Clan Macnaughton, and now they have ''crossed the line." The deepest sympathy for the bereaved parents, who in each case have lost their eldest son, is felt by all. Both lads were high-spirited young fellows, the life of their homes and the joy of the village-lads who feared nothing and who considered it a privilege to fight for their King and country. Heroes both, their names will long be remembered and their actions treasured as ensamples of what Lewis youth can do.
"Toll for the brave,
Brave Lewis lads' are gone.
Their last seafight is fought,
Their work of glory done."
A strange point may here be noticed. Another lad, Donald Morrison from same Croft, No. 9 Calbost, was booked to sail with the Clan Macnaughton, but a few days before sailing he met with an accident to his arm, and when the vessel sailed he was in hospital and is now safe.

KERBEY, Charles J, Able Seaman, J 4063 (Ch)

KIMPTON, John E, Boy 1c, J 27152 (Ch)

KINCAID, Frank, Ty/Engineer, RNR

Barrhead News - Friday 26 February 1915

SINKING THE "CLAN MACNAUGHTON."
The name of Engineer Frank Kincaid, R.N.R., appears on the list of officers and men lost in the sinking of the "Clan Macnaughton." Engineer Kincaid resided with his parents in Neilston and prior to taking up duties in connection with the war was employed with the Arthurlie Engineering Coy., Barrhead.

KING, Ronald W, Leading Seaman, RNVR, London 9/1340

KNIGHT, Ernest G, Boy 1c, J 27640 (Ch)

KNIGHT, Thomas, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1297

LeDAIN, Daniel, Steward, MMR, 735007

LEWIS, Frederick G, Act/Lieutenant, RNR

Woolwich Gazette - Tuesday 09 March 1915

Woolwich Polytechnic Student Drowned.

Lieutenant Frederick G. Lewis, R.N.R who was drowned in the foundering of H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, an armed liner belonging to the Clan Line, was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis, of 3, Lower Park Road, Belvedere, and their loss is a loss to the merchant service as well as to the Navy.
He was a pupil at Picardy Schools, Belvedere, and finished his education at the Woolwich Polytechnic, but not being contented to remain on land he was apprenticed to the sea, and had travelled extensively. Favoured with success he laboured through the Board of Trade examinations, and worked up step by step till he gained his master's certificate just when the war broke out. Patriotism compelled him to offer his services to his King and country, and he was readily accepted and given a commission in the Royal Naval Reserve. Having completed a short course of training, he put to sea again under Commander Robert Jeffreys, R.N., and was delighted with his experiences, which he stated he should have regretted had he missed them. After three weeks he distinguished himself on contraband work, and was promoted to lieutenant, and he was proud of the fact that his promotion was due to his own merits, and now, after a very successful career- one of adventure and wide- world experience he has laid down his life with 278 other noble officers and seamen.
The Admiralty regrets the loss sustained by this unfortunate incident, and their Majesties the King and Queen sent a tele gram of condolence to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, who appreciate their gracious act.

LEWIS, Walter E, Signal Boy, J 29613 (Ch)

South Yorkshire Times and Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 06 March 1915

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lewis. 14, Silverwood View, Conisboro'. received the sad news, dated from the Admiralty Thursday, Feb. 25. that their son, Walter Elliott Lewis, aged 17 years, had gone down with H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, in the Irish Sea. The vessel was reported missing on Feb 18, and was last signalled on Feb. 3rd. The young sailor was formerly a scholar at Morley Place School, of which Mr. Wm. Smith is headmaster. He was also a regular attender at the Baptist Church. Previous to joining the Navy, the missing youth was employed in the electrical department. Cadeby Pit. On enlistment, about twelve months ago. he proceeded to Shotley Naval Barracks, near Harwich. The enlistment embraced two years' service in the Naval School and 12 years as a seaman. After 12 months in the Naval School he became a member (No. J29613) of the crew of H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton. His conduct seems to have been most exemplary. A further letter has been received from Miss Agnes Weston, of the Royal Sailors' Rest. Portsmouth, sympathising with his parents their bereavement. The sad mother, possesses a temperance certificate of the Royal Naval Society. The young sailor is the second son of a family of ten members. His eldest brother William, enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery last September. He has been on a short visit to Conisboro', arriving last Saturday. to sympathise with his parents, and re turned to the Porder Camp. Aldershot, on Monday. Much sympathy is expressed to the parents by a large number of Conisboro' residents. by whom the youth was well- known and very highly respected.(photo)

LEYBORNE-POPHAM, Arthur, Lieutenant Commander

Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette - Saturday 27 February 1915

LOST ON THE CLAN McNAUCHTON.

Among the officers lost with the Clan McNaughton was Lieut.-Commander Arthur Popham, R.N., a member of the well-known of Littlecote, Wilts, and Hunstrete, near Bath. Deceased entered the Navy as a cadet in January, 1893, and became lieutenant in 1901 lieutenant commander in June, 1909. was appointed the Clan McNaughton November last gunnery officer.

Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 27 February 1915

Lieut.-Com. Arthur L. Popham was advanced to that rank in June, 1909. Joining the Navy in 1893, he was made Lieutenant in June, 1901, while serving in the Pylades in Australia. Last August he was serving in the Crescent, vessel belonging the training squadron. He joined the Clan McNaughton on Nov. 21, 1914, as Gunnery Officer. Lieut. Leslie B. Brest, had completed fourteen years’ service, and was promoted in April, 1909. He was serving as Navigating Officer in the cruiser Grafton during the early part of the war, having been appointed to this ship in January, 1913, from the Navigation School, and was appointed to the lost auxiliary liner on Dec. 4, 1914.

Marlborough Times - Friday 05 March 1915

POPHAM.—Lost on active service, Lieut,-Commander Arthur Leyborne Popham. R.N., and youngest son of the late Rev. E. Leyborne Popham, Vicar of Hemyock.

Marlborough Times - Friday 05 March 1915

CHILTON FOLIAT. Roll of Honour.—Among the officers lost with the Clan McNaughton, was Lieut-Commander Arthur Leyborne Popham, R.N., a member of the well known Wiltshire family of Littlecote. Deceased entered the Navy as a cadet in January, 1803, and became lieutenant in 1901, and lieutenant-commander in June, 1909, He was appointed to the Clan McNaughton in November last, as gunnery officer.

LINES, Frederick W, Boy 1c, J 27571 (Ch)

LITTLEFORD, William, Cooper (Pensoner), 141147 (Ch)

LIVERMORE, Harry, Signalman, 231788 (Ch)

LONG, Frederick, Trimmer, MMR, 799524

MACAULAY, Kenneth, Seaman, RNR, B 4971 (Ch)

Highland News - Saturday 27 February 1915

NINE LEWIS RESERVISTS PERISH.—The heaviest blow sustained by . Lewis since the commencement of the war was officially notified on Monday, when the Admiralty posted the information that the following Lewis Royal Naval Reservists formed part of the crew of the Clan Macnaughton, which had been lost with all hands:—
Donald Martin, Portvoller.
Donald 'Campbell, 71 Arnol.
Dougald Kennedy, 2 Catboat.
Donald Finlayson, 19 Aird-of-Tong.
Kenneth Macaulay, 3 Breasclet.
Neil Morrison, 9 Calbost.
Donald Murray, 33 South Dell.
John Macleod, 25, Aird-of-Tong.
Donald Morrison, 41 Fivepenny, Borve.
The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved families. We hope in our next issue to make more detailed reference to the unfortunate men who have lost their lives at the post of duty in the hour of national need. All honour to our Lewis heroes!

MACEY, George J B, Private, RMLI, 12392 (Ch)

MACEY, Victor, Fireman, MMR, 639773

MANSFIELD, Henry R, Boy 1c, J 28065 (Ch)

MARSHALL, Forbes E, Boy 1c, J 30332 (Ch)

MARTIN, Arthur William, Leading Seaman, 221552 (Ch)

West Ham and South Essex Mail - Friday 12 March 1915

EAST HAM ROLL OF HONOUR.

The "Echo" will week by week publish the latest additions to East Ham's ever- growing Roll of Honour. We shall be glad to receive from the relatives and friends of heroes at the front information relating to casualties.

Arthur William Martin, 221,552, of 76, Clements-road, East Ham; H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton, Drowned at sea, February 3.

West Ham and South Essex Mail - Friday 26 March 1915

Arthur William Martin, 221,552, of 76, Clements-road, East Ham; H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton. Drowned at sea, February 3.

MARTIN, Donald, Seaman, RNR, A 6803 (Ch)

MASON, Bertram, Writer, MMR, (not given)

MATTHEWS, Robert E, Boy 1c, J 27556 (Ch)

MATTINSON, Alfred, Petty Officer, RNVR, London 9/1139

MCLEAN, Donald, Carpenter, MMR, (not given)

MCLEOD, John, Seaman, RNR, A 3092 (Ch)

Highland News - Saturday 27 February 1915

NINE LEWIS RESERVISTS PERISH.—The heaviest blow sustained by . Lewis since the commencement of the war was officially notified on Monday, when the Admiralty posted the information that the following Lewis Royal Naval Reservists formed part of the crew of the Clan Macnaughton, which had been lost with all hands:—
Donald Martin, Portvoller.
Donald 'Campbell, 71 Arnol.
Dougald Kennedy, 2 Catboat.
Donald Finlayson, 19 Aird-of-Tong.
Kenneth Macaulay, 3 Breasclet.
Neil Morrison, 9 Calbost.
Donald Murray, 33 South Dell.
John Macleod, 25, Aird-of-Tong.
Donald Morrison, 41 Fivepenny, Borve.
The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved families. We hope in our next issue to make more detailed reference to the unfortunate men who have lost their lives at the post of duty in the hour of national need. All honour to our Lewis heroes!

Highland News - Saturday 06 March 1915

TWO GALLANT TONG LADS.-A gloom was cast over the district of Tong when it became known that two of our young men had gone down with H.M.S. Clan Macnaughton, which has not been heard of since February 3rd, and is supposed to have been wrecked during a gale which raged at that time. The sailors were John Macleod, R.N.R., 25, Aird of Tong, and Donald Finlayson, R.N.R., 19, Aird of Tong, who had both taken part in the defence of Antwerp. They were splendid young fellows, and excellent types of the British sailor. John Macleod was the eldest son of Widow Peter Macleod, and her chief support. His brother, Alexander (Gordon Highlanders) was wounded at Ypres about three months ago, and after spending some six weeks in Stornoway Hospital, is now at Aberdeen in hospital. Donald Finlayson was the son of Angus Finlayson, and has two brothers— John, R.N.R., and Donald, piper in Ross-shire Mountain Battery—serving their King and country. Truly the widowed mother and relatives of Macleod, and the parents and relatives of Finlayson have the sympathy of the community. "Let us think of them that sleep Full many a fathom deep."

MILLETT, Albert E, Petty Officer (NS), 233773 (Ch)

Chatham, Rochester and Brompton Observer - Saturday 27 February 1915

Petty Officer Albert Edward Millett, 25, who was the third son of the late Carpenter W. Millett, R.N., and Mrs Millett, of 28, Hills-terrace, Chatham, entered Greenwich School at 11 years of age, and the Royal Navy four years later. When 16 years old he went to the West Indies, and at 18 was appointed to H.M.S. Triumph as an ordinary seaman. He served as seaman gunner in H.M.S. Boadicea, and while in H.M.S. Iphigenia qualified as a diver. He was afterwards appointed to H.M.S. Royal Arthur, and only joined H.M.S. Clan McNaughton some five weeks ago. He received his 1st class P.O. distinction at 23 years of age. The late Car- penter Millett, R.N., retired in 1894 and died in 1912.

Chatham, Rochester and Brompton Observer - Saturday 27 February 1915

MILLETT. - Lost at sea with H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, Petty Officer Albert Edward Millett, third son of the late Mr, W. Millett, Carpenter, RN, and Mrs. M. A. Millett of 28 Hills terrace, Chatham: aged 25 years. R.I.P.

Chatham, Rochester and Brompton Observer - Saturday 05 February 1916

In Memoriam

IN ever-loving and affectionate remem- brance of Albert Edward Millett, P.O., R.N., son of the late Mr W. Millett, R.N., and Mrs Millett, of 28, Hills-terrace, Chatham, who was lost at sea in H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, Feb 3rd 1915. "Eternal rest give unto him, U Lord. May he rest in peace."

MOAT, George, Seaman, RNR, B 5013 (Ch)

MONAGHAN, Francis, Greaser, MMR, (not given)

MOON, Albert E, Boy 1c, J 27283 (Ch)

MOORE-ANDERSON, Walter Graham, Staff Surgeon.

Bayswater Chronicle - Saturday 21 February 1920

UNVEILING OF WAR NMENORIAL AT BAYSWATER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Sunday last was a day which will long be remembered by those connected with Bayswater Presbyterian Church, when the war memorial erected in memory of those who laid down their lives during the great war, was unveiled amidst very impressive scenes.

Staff-Surgeon W. S. Moore Anderson, B.A., M. B., R.N., third son of the late Sir Robert Anderson, K.C.8., LL.D., and the Lady Agnes Anderson. He was serving on the Auxiliary Cruiser, H.M.S, *‘ Clan Macnaughton "’ when she was lost with all on board in the North Sea about February 3rd, 1915.

MORGAN, John T, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1255

MORRIS, Walter, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1282

MORRISON, Donald, Seaman, RNR, D 2395 (Ch)

Highland News - Saturday 13 March 1915

A BRAVE LEWISMAN.-In the list of names of those who lost their lives on the Clan Macnaughton is that of Donald Morrison, 41, Fivepenny, Borve. Morrison leaves a widow and a helpless young family of six. The circumstances here are peculiarly sad for the widow is herself so seriously ill that it has not been considered advisable to communicate the sad news of her husband's death to her. Donald Morrison was a fine type of Lewisman, a man who faced his troubles bravely and without a grumble. He died esteemed by all who knew him, and left a memory of patience, industry, courage and honesty.

MORRISON, Ewen, Seaman, RNR, A 6392 (Ch)

MORRISON, Neil, Seaman, RNR, A 3878 (Ch)

Highland News and Football Times - Saturday 06 March 1915

MORE CALBOST HEROES.-The dire re- alts of this great war are now being felt the humblest homes. Only last week we commented on the death of a gallant Sea-Forth lad, son of Murdo Kennedy, 14 Calbost. This issue we have to record the death of two brave young seamen. Sympathetic letters have been received from the King through Mr Churchill intimating to Mr. John Morrison, 9 Calbost, Lochs, and Mr. Don. Kennedy, 2 Calbost, that their sons, Neil Morrison R.N.R. 3878A, and Dugald Kennedy, R.N.R. 5424A, have been drowned. Both lads were serving on board the Clan Macnaughton, but how this ship disappeared with all hands will possibly remain a mystery for ever. - Young as the lads were, they had come through stirring times, for both were on board H.M.S. Hermes when she was blown up. Fortunately at that time they escaped and were at home here for a short time on leave. Their old ship gone, they were drafted to the Clan Macnaughton, and now they have ''crossed the line." The deepest sympathy for the bereaved parents, who in each case have lost their eldest son, is felt by all. Both lads were high-spirited young fellows, the life of their homes and the joy of the village-lads who feared nothing and who considered it a privilege to fight for their King and country. Heroes both, their names will long be remembered and their actions treasured as ensamples of what Lewis youth can do.
"Toll for the brave,
Brave Lewis lads' are gone.
Their last seafight is fought,
Their work of glory done."
A strange point may here be noticed. Another lad, Donald Morrison from same Croft, No. 9 Calbost, was booked to sail with the Clan Macnaughton, but a few days before sailing he met with an accident to his arm, and when the vessel sailed he was in hospital and is now safe.

MOSSOP, Charles, Trimmer, MMR, (not given)

MURRAY, Donald, Seaman, RNR, C 3275 (Ch)

Highland News - Saturday 27 February 1915

NINE LEWIS RESERVISTS PERISH.—The heaviest blow sustained by . Lewis since the commencement of the war was officially notified on Monday, when the Admiralty posted the information that the following Lewis Royal Naval Reservists formed part of the crew of the Clan Macnaughton, which had been lost with all hands:—
Donald Martin, Portvoller.
Donald 'Campbell, 71 Arnol.
Dougald Kennedy, 2 Catboat.
Donald Finlayson, 19 Aird-of-Tong.
Kenneth Macaulay, 3 Breasclet.
Neil Morrison, 9 Calbost.
Donald Murray, 33 South Dell.
John Macleod, 25, Aird-of-Tong.
Donald Morrison, 41 Fivepenny, Borve.
The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved families. We hope in our next issue to make more detailed reference to the unfortunate men who have lost their lives at the post of duty in the hour of national need. All honour to our Lewis heroes!

Highland News - Saturday 06 March 1915

Deep sympathy is felt for the widow and family of Donald Murray, 33 South Dell, Ness, one of the crew of the ill-fated Clan Macnaughton. Murray, who was about 37 years of age, put in five years' service with the 3rd Seaforths, part of the time in Egypt, and attained the rank of Sergeant. In 1902 he joined the Royal Naval Reserve, and "qualified" during his first training. He was called up immediately war was declared, and served on more than one ship before he joined the Clan Macnaughton. He was a keen sailor, and as late as the winter of 1913-14 attended a class in Navigation at Lionel Public School. A very capable crofter; a liberal-minded man; he was held in high esteem in his own township, where he will be greatly missed. He is survived by a widow (sister of the popular Barvas Bard) and a family of five —one son and four daughters—the youngest being six months and the eldest 9 years. eldest 9 years.

NEWMAN, Thomas, Fireman, MMR, 550713

O'BRIEN, Patrick J, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 2172

OSMOND, Gerald A, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1287

OSWALD, Thomas A W, Boy 1c, J 27905 (Ch)

PALMER, Alfred, Steward, MMR, 787130

PARRY, Frederick G, Master at Arms (Pens), 350119 (Ch)

Deal, Walmer & Sandwich Mercury - Saturday 06 March 1915

Master-at-Arm F. G. PARRY, R.F.R. The loss of the armed liner H.M.S. Clan Mac- Naughton, on the 3rd Feb. last, carried with it unfortunately another local man, Master-at- Arms Frederick George Parry, R.F.R., who had lived in Deal for several years and was well known here, being a market gardener residing at Yow Cottage, Church Path, where he came retiring to pension after 23 years' service He was called up on mobilisation at the beginning of the war, and after being attached to the depot at Chatham went afloat in the armed liner which there can now be no doubt perished with all hands during the gale of the 3rd ult. Before his retirement to pension the deceased saw active service on three occasions, including the Boxer rising in China, and he had also be shipwrecked. He was in possession of two war medals and the long service medal. Sympathy goes out to the widow and her mother, Mrs. Spinner, of 2, The Meads, Mill-road, in their loss.

PAVEY, Henry F, Private, RMLI (RFR B 1214), 11585 (Ch)

Hornsey & Finsbury Park Journal - Friday 26 February 1915

LOCAL MAN LOST AT SEA.- Police-sergeant H. F. Pavey, of Tottenham, and formerly of Highgate, was one of the crew of the ill- fated armed liner, Clan Macnaughton, of whose loss in the Irish Sea on February 3rd news arrived yesterday. The whole crew of 284 men was lost, but it is not known whether the ship struck a mine or fell a victim to the gale on that date. Pavey was a private in the Royal Marine Light Infantry.

Tottenham and Edmonton Weekly Herald - Friday 05 March 1915

LOST AT SEA.-P.S. H. F. Pavey, of Tottenham, was one of the crew of the ill- fated armed liner "Clan Macnaughton," of whose loss in the Irish Sea on February 3rd news arrived on Thursday. Pavey was a private in the Royal Marine Light Infantry. Another local victim is Ernest Dillingham, an A.B.. whose wife lives at 62, Barbot- street, Edmonton. He leaves two baby children.

PEARSON, Samuel, Boy 1c, J 27890 (Ch)

PENNEY, William M, Assistant Cook, MMR, (not given)

PERKINS, Albert E, Armourer's Crew, M 8149 (Ch)

PERKINS, William G, Boy 1c, J 29629 (Ch)

PETTITT, William, Leading Fireman, MMR,

Birkenhead News - Saturday 06 March 1915

Birkenhead Sailors

LOST WITH CLAN MACNAUGHTON. Mr. Joseph Williams, of I. St, Anne street, Birkenhead, is another of Britain's heroes who has given his life in the cause of right. Deceased, who was a single young man, was formerly a greaser in the employ of the Blue Funnel Line, and only joined the ill-fated Clan McNaughton five weeks ago. It was his first trip as a member of the Navy. Mr. Williams was formerly a soldier in the 2nd Cheshire Regiment, and fought all through the Boer campaign, for which he held both Queen Victoria's and King Edward's South African medals.' He was well known in Birkenhead, and is mourned by a large circle of friends. Mr. Williams's brother-in-law, Mr. Wm. Petitt, of 12, Payson-street, Birkenhead. was also a member of the crew of the Clan McNaughton, and his wife has now received the Admiralty intimation that he has been lost. Mr. Petitt was also a member of the Cheshire Regiment, serving in the 2nd Battalion, and fought in the South African War, receiving the King's medal in recognition of his services. He leaves a wife and Thar small children, and much sympathy will be extended to her in her sad loss.

PIKE, Francis, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 2175

POLLARD, William W G, Boy 1c, J 29100 (Ch)

POTTER, Herbert, Private, RMLI (RFR B 828), 9034 (Ch)

Bromley Chronicle - Thursday 25 February 1915

BROMLEY POSTMAN DROWNED

On Active Service
We regret to announce that a communication has been received that Postman H. Potter, private R.M.L.I., has lost his life while serving on the Clan McNaughton, an armed cruiser, which has been lost with all hands. Private Potter had served 12 years with the Colours and was called up on mobilisation of the Navy in August last. He was drafted to the Royal Arthur and after- wards transferred to the Clan McNaughton. He leaves a widow and three children to mourn their loss, but they will rest assured that he died, as he lived, doing his duty to his King and country.
Mr. Potter comes of an old Bromley family. his father being in business as a baker in the London-road. Private Potter, after completing his marine service, was appointed postman at the Bromley Office in 1906. He was of a very cheerful disposition and will be greatly missed by his colleagues. It is understood that some 200 men have gone down with the ship, many of whom were Reservists.

POWER, Alfred E, Boy 1c, J 27577 (Ch)

PRATT, Percy, Private, RMLI, 18185 (Ch)

Alderley & Wilmslow Advertiser - Friday 26 February 1915

PRATT.—Private PERCY PRATT, son of Mr. Alfred Pratt, of 43, Canal street, Stockport, and an old boy of St. Thomas School. Lost on H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, an armed merchant cruiser, supposed to have foundered in a storm.

PREST, Leslie Barton, Lieutenant

Barrow News - Saturday 27 February 1915

CARNFORTH.

THE LOSS OF H.M.S. CLAN MACNAUGHTON: A LOCAL VICTIM. -- The loss of the British armed liner Clan Macnaughton, with all hands, announced by the Admiralty on Wednesday evening, will be specially regretted in Carnforth and district, owing to the fact that one of the lieutenants on board the liner was Mr. Leslie B. Prest, a grandeon of the late Mr. Edward Barton, of Warton Grange, and nephew of Mr. A. E. Barton, of Red Court, Carnforth. Lieut. Prest was about 28 years of age, and leaves a widow and one child.

Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 03 March 1915

Lieut. Leslie Barton Prest was appointed a mid- shipman on May 30th, 1903; sub-lieutenant August 30th, 1906; and lieutenant, April 1st, 1909. He was navigating Lieutenant of the cruiser Grafton from January 2nd, 1913, until appointed to the Clan McNaughton for similar duties on November 21st, 1914.

PRICKETT, James W, Private, RMLI (RFR B 1000), 8264 (Ch)

PRICKETT, Richard, Private, RMLI, 18318 (Ch)

PRYER, Albert T, Leading Stoker, MMR, 222877

RANDELL, Ralph, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 2176

REDMOND, Raymond O ' C, Ty/Surgeon Probationer, RNVR

Freeman's Journal - Tuesday 23 February 1915

YOUNG DUBLIN DUBLIN SURGEON

DIES IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY.

The sad announcement by his friends of the death of Surgeon Raymond O'Carroll Redmond, "in the service of his country," will evoke feelings of the deepest regret. Surgeon Redmond was the third son of Dr. and Mrs. O'Connell Redmond of 15 Talbot street, Dub. lin. On the outbreak of the war he volunteered for the Naval Medical Service. No de tails are given as to the circumstances of his death. Deceased was only twenty-one years of age. He was educated at Belvedere College, from which he passed to the College of Surgeons, where he got through his course with marked distinction. Prior to his volunteering he was attached to the Richmond Hospital. The feeling that he died like a hero at his post will serve to mitigate in some degree the sorrow of his bereaved parents and relatives, to whom deep sympathy will be extended in their great loss.

Weekly Irish Times - Saturday 06 March 1915

Surgeon Raymond O'Connell Redmond,

The sympathy of the Dublin public of all glasses has gone out to the bereaved relatives of Surgeon Raymond O'Connell Redmond and Lieutenant Weldrick, two young Dublin men, who lost their lives in the armed cruiser, Clan MacNaughton. Surgeon Redmond, who was a son of Dr. O'Connell Redmond of Tal- bot street. Dublin, and only 21 years of age, was well known in social circles in the city, and established himself a favourite with everyone who met him. When roller- skating was at its height in Dublin there was no more enthusiastic "rinker" than young Redmond He was a prominent figure at the Fancy Dress Carnivals in the Rotunda Rink. The last occasion on which I saw him, it must have been only a day or two before he left on his first, and as Fate decreed, his last voyage, in connection with the war, was about five weeks ago, He was standing chatting to a friend in Sackville street, and right well he looked in his naval uniform. Surgeon Redmond had a distinguished course in the Royal College of Surgeons and, prior to volunteering for service in the war, was attached to the Richmond Hospital. The cutting off of a young life so full of promise is one of the many tragedies of this terrible war. It must. however, be some consolation to his bereaved parents, and brothers and sisters, to know that he died, as many other gallant Irishmen have done since the outbreak of the war. in the service of the Empire, and a nobler end he could not have had.

REDSHAW, Horace, Fireman, MMR, 663322

REEDAY, Donald, Petty Officer (NS), 208553 (Ch)

Burnley Express - Wednesday 24 February 1915

COLNE NAVAL MAN DROWNED.
Official information has been received of the death, by drowning, of Donald Reeday rating petty officer whose sister, Mrs. Jennings, lives at 19, Messenger-street, Nelson. Reeday was native of Colne, and was 30 years of age. He had been in the Navy 15 years, and when the war broke out he had just concluded his term of service, though he had not actually left for home. As a boy he went to the Exchange- street. National Day School, then living with his parents in Walton-street. At the present time his other sisters reside in Leech-street, Primet Bridge. He was over on a visit to England about Christmas, and before then he had not been home for four years. He then told his friends that he was anxious to "have a pop" at the Germans. During his service. he had had many romantic experiences, the chief of which was when he was in the wreck of the H.M.S. Bedford in China. On that occasion 24 lives were lost.

REEKIE, William, Seaman, RNR, A 6361 (Po)

Dundee Courier - Monday 22 February 1915

CELLARDYKE'S FIRST VICTIM OF THE WAR.

Information was received in Cellardyke on Saturday that Wm. Reekie, R.N.R. had been lost through the sinking of the Clan M'Naughton.
Reekie, who joined the RNR soon after the war broke out, was about 22 years of age and unmarried. He is the first Cellardyke victim of the war.

RICHARDS, Thomas, Fireman, MMR, 628714

Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 05 February 1916

In Memoriam.

RICHARDS.-In memory of our beloved son. Thomas Richards, are 26 years, who lost his life on the "Clan McNaughten," Feb. 3rd. 1915.-Inserted by his father and mother, 19. High Street, Grays. 129A

RICHARDSON, Albert E J, Private, RMLI, 5514 (Ch)

Hendon & Finchley Times - Friday 26 February 1915

RICHARDSON, Albert E. J., Royal Marine Light Infantry, H.M.S. “ Clan McNaughton,” West Hendon.

RICHARDSON, Ernest H, Signalman (RFR B 10073), 236438 (Ch)

ROBB, James, Seaman, RNR, A 6461 (Po)

ROBBSHAW, Edward W G, Lance Corporal, RMLI, 17320 (Ch)

ROUSE, William, Trimmer, MMR, 658106

Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 27 March 1915

ROUSE.—In loving memory of a dear son. William Rouse, of 120. Bridge Road. Grays. who gave his life for King and Country on HMS. Clan McNaughton, February 3rd, 1915, aged 24 years.
Tossed upon life’s racing billow,
Sweet it is, O Lord. to know
Thou didst press a sailor's pillow
And canst feel a sailor's woe.
Never slumbering, never sleeping.
Though the night be dark and drear,
Thou the faithful watch art keeping.
All, all well! Thy constant cheer.

RUDD, Ernest W, Boy 1c, J 27884 (Ch)

SANDERS, William H, Shipwright 2c, M 6750 (Ch)

Brixham Western Guardian - Thursday 24 August 1916

BRIXHAM ROLL OF HONOUR.

IN MEMORIAM.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend.”

W. H. Sanders...H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton

SCOTT, William, Engine Room Artificer, RNR, EA 1481 (Ch)

Newcastle Journal - Thursday 25 February 1915

SHIELDS ENGINEER ON BOARD.

The relatives of William Scott, South Shields, who waft" engine-room artificer on board the Clan MacNaughton, have received from the headquarters of the R.N.R., London, the following official intimation: —"l regret to have to inform you that information has reached the Admiralty that H.M.S. Clan Macnaughton has been lost with all hands, and that William Scott is believed to have formed one of the crew." Accompanying the letter an expression of sympathy with the relatives from the King and Queen. Mr. Scott was 29 years of age, and unmarried. He was formerly in the employ of Messrs Steel, Young and Co., shipowners, London, as chief engineer, and joined the R.N.R. shortly after the war commenced. was appointed to the Clan Macnaughton when the vessel signed on her crew in London, and so far can be ascertained was the only Shieldsman board.

SHEFFORD, Robert R, Ship's Corporal 1c, 187178 (Ch)

Chatham, Rochester and Brompton Observer - Saturday 06 March 1915

SHEFFORD. - Lost in H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, on 3rd February, 1915, Ship's Corporal, 1st Class, Robert Reginald Shefford, aged 38, of 49, Jubilee Cottages, Luton.

SIMMONS, Eugene F, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1285 (Ch)

SIMPSON, Harold G, Boy 1c, J 25244 (Ch)

SMALL, James Stevenson, Messman, MMR, (no service number listed)

Barrhead News - Friday 26 February 1915

Mr. James Stevenson Small, who was chief steward of the lost armed liner, Clan Macnaughton, was a native of Barrhead, where he was born 28 years ago. His parents, however, went to reside in Glasgow many years ago. A number of his relatives still live in the town.

Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 05 March 1915

ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR. .

NAYY.

Small. J. Messman. H.M.S. Clan McNaughton

SMALLMAN, Frank, Boy 1c, J 27126 (Ch)

SMITH, David W P, Junior Reserve Attendant, M 9131 (Dev)

SMITH, Frederick G, Boy 1c, J 28531 (Ch)

SMITH, James W, Donkeyman, MMR, 335080

Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 05 February 1916

In Memoriam.

SMITH T loving memory of James Walter Smith donkeyman, who lost his life on the Clan McNaughten." Feb. 3rd. 1915.
I cannot weep beside his grave
For he sleeps in a secret sea,
And only the distant murmuring waves
Will mark the spot for me.
But though unseen by human eye,
And we may know it not,
His Father knoweth where he be,
And angel's guard the spot.
-Inserted by his loving wife and family, 21. Quebec Road, Tilbury Docks.
131A

SNELL, Frank, Able Seaman, 211691 (Ch)

SNOW, Randell J, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1256

SPALL, Charles, Carpenter's Crew, M 9940 (Ch)

SPARKS, Alfred, Fireman, MMR, 704224

SPENCER, William D, Private, RMLI, 12558 (Ch)

SQUIRES, Richard J, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1280

STEVENS, Richard, Leading Seaman (RFR B 1674), 183618 (Ch)

STILLAWAY, William, Fireman (Storekeeper), MMR, 806581

Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 06 March 1915

MRS. W. STILLAWAY and FAMILY.
of 17. Charles Street. Grays, wish to THANK all kind friends for sympathy shown to her in her sad bereavement of the loss of a dear husband and a good father, who lost his life on the H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton on February 3rd. 1915. In the midst of life we are in death." He went to do his duty. n8425

STONE, Edward, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1295

STONE, Sidney J, Boy 1c, J 27238 (Ch)

Croydon Times - Saturday 27 February 1915

CLAN MACNAUGHTON Thornton Heath Boy Among the Missing The sad news has reached Thornton Heath that Jack Stone, a bright, jolly Jack Tar in the making—a typical English seaboy of the best sort—went down with his ship, the Clan Macnaughton, a victim to German frightfulness in its new form. The official news reached the family on Wednesday, and the name, "Sidney J. Stone, Boy A1," figured in list of missing on Thursday.

STRAWBRIDGE, Francis S, Steward, MMR, 438464

Western Times - Friday 05 March 1915

Among those who were lost on the patrol boat, "Clan Macnaughton." which has not been heard of since February 3rd, was Francis George Strawbridge, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Strawbridge, of the Swan Forge Honiton. Mr. Strawbridge was formerly steward on the Orient Liners, the mail boats which run between Tilbury and Sydney, and he had made eighteen voyages between England and Australia. On the outbreak of the war Mr. Strawbridge volunteered for active service, and he had been employed on the Clan Macnaughton since. He was well known in Honiton, where he frequently visited while on holiday, and he was a great favourite with all who knew him. The late Mr. Strawbridge, who was 27 years of age, leaves a widow and four children. Much sympathy is felt for his relatives in their sad loss,

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Friday 05 March 1915

LOSS OF THE CLAN McNAUGHTON.

F. G. Strawbridge, Honiton, who was also a victim of the Clan McNaughton disaster.(photo)

STREET, William, Private, RMLI, 18322 (Ch)

STUART, William, Private, RMLI, 8958 (Ply)

Dundee Courier - Saturday 13 March 1915

FIFE VICTIM OF CLAN MACNAUGHTON DISASTER. Mrs Farmer, Mitchell Hall Cottage, Kinglassie, has been notified that her brother, Private William Stuart, was lost the Clan Macnaughton at sea on 3rd February. Stuart was grandson of the late Police- Sergeant Stuart, Leslie, and superintendent of Dunfermline Prison. He had 17 years service, most of which was spent on H.M.S. Magnificent in Australian and Indian waters.

Fifeshire Advertiser - Saturday 13 March 1915

STUART. Lost with H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton. William Stuart, Royal Marines, late H.M.S. Ringdove, eldest son of the late William Stuart, St Andrews, and grandson of the late Inspector Stuart. Fifeshire Constabulary, and Dunfermline Prison, beloved brother of Mrs. Farmer, Mitchell Hall, Kinglassie, aged 38.

TAYLOR, John, Assistant Cook, MMR, (not given)

TAYLOR, Leonard K, Boy 1c, J 29099 (Ch)

TAYLOR, Walter V, Boy 1c, J 27306 (Ch)

TEDFORD, Peter, Leading Fireman, MMR, 548936

THOMPSON, Edward, Petty Officer (NS), 181978 (Ch)

THOMPSON, Frederick C, Boy 1c, J 29148 (Ch)

Kent Messenger & Gravesend Telegraph - Saturday 13 March 1915

One of the missing crew of the armed merchant cruiser Clan McNaughton was Frederick James Johnson,. whose parents reside at "Ham Brook," Eastry. A native of Eastry, Johnson was only 16.
Another of the - missing men is Frederick Charles Thompson, aged 16 years and four months, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Thompson, of 3, Spring Gardens, Dover.

THOMPSON, James, Greaser, MMR, 733124

THOMSON, Andrew, Ty/Senior Engineer, RNR

THOMSON, George M, Petty Officer 2c (Coast Guard), 153945 (Ch)

Fifeshire Advertiser - Saturday 27 February 1915

KIRKCALDY MAN ON THE CLAN MACNAUGHTON.

Amongst the crew of H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton, the armed merchant cruiser which has been posted as missing and feared lost by the Admiralty was George Miller Thomson, First-Class Petty Officer of the Royal Navy. Thomson was 40 years of age, and was 2 native of Linktown, Kirkcaldy, youngest son of the late George Thomson had 24 1/2 years’ service. At outbreak of hostilities, Thomson was in the Coastguard engaged at H.M. Wireless Station, Stockton-on-Tees, and was transferred to the Clan Macnaughton. He was married, and Mrs. Thomson resides at 33 Eaton Road, Stockton-on-Tees. Mrs. Ingram, 3 Kirk Wynd, is his sister.

TICKNER, Henry A, Private, RMLI (RFR B 764), 8392 (Ch)

TILL, Arthur J, Leading Seaman (RFR B 258), 162520 (Ch)

TOULSON, Cyril, 2nd Cook, MMR, 668589

Gravesend Reporter - Saturday 27 February 1915

LOCAL VICTIMS.

The following are details of some of the local victims:-

CYRIL TOULSON, 2nd cook (also of the specially entered mercantile crew), Prospect- grove.

TREDWELL, William, Fireman, MMR, 733468

TUTHILL, Harry T, Boy 1c, J 29326 (Ch)

Eltham & District Times - Friday 26 February 1915

LOST ON AN ARMED LINER,

ANOTHER NORTH CRAY LAD DIES FOR HIS OOUNTRY.

Mr. and Mrs. Tuthill, of Pretoria-cottage- Foots Cray (North Cray parish), have been informed by the Admiralty that their son Harry, aged 16, has been lost at sea. Tuthill, who began his naval career on the Warspite, had served two years in the navy. After his preliminary training he joined the Powerful, and when war broke out he was transferred to the armed merchant- ~ Clan McNaughton, which has been lost with all on board. Harry Tuthill was a member of the North Cray Troop of Boy Scouts, and Scoutmaster Spencer speaks highly of the lad. who is the fourth from the parish to give up his life in his country’s service during the present war.,

VIDLER, Benjamin, Steward, MMR, 678400

Hants and Sussex News - Wednesday 03 March 1915

LOCAL WAR NOTES AND TOPICS.

We regret to learn that the casualty list of H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, the armed merchant cruiser, reported last week as lost at sea, included a Petersfield sailor, Benjamin Vidler, aged 24, whose home was formerly in the Winchester Road, and who, before joining the mercantile marine a few years since, was employed in Petersfield and also at Bedales. He was one of a specially entered mercantile crew on the ill-fated ship, the commander of which, Commander Robert Jeffreys, R.N., was a Hampshire man, a son of Mr. John Jeffereys, Canterton Manor, Lyndhurst. Vidler was well known to many people in Petersfield and his lose will excite much sympathy.

WALKER, Richard A, Steward, MMR, 663584

Gravesend Reporter - Saturday 27 February 1915

LOCAL VICTIMS.

The following are details of some of the local victims:-

RICHARD A. WALKER, steward, of 124, Windmill-street.

WALKER, Thomas, Trimmer, MMR, (not given)

West Ham and South Essex Mail - Friday 12 March 1915

EAST HAM ROLL OF HONOUR.

The "Echo" will week by week publish the latest additions to East Ham's ever- growing Roll of Honour. We shall be glad to receive from the relatives and friends of heroes at the front information relating to casualties.

Thomas Walker, of 10, Bendish-road, East Ham, trimmer on H.M.S. Clan MacNaughton. Drowned at sea, February 3.

WARD, James, Trimmer, MMR, (not given)

Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 06 March 1915

MR. WARD. of 37. College Road. Grays. wishes to THANK all kind friends for sympathy shown in the loss of his dear son, James Ward. who went down with the "Clan MacNaughton." He died at his post for his King and Country's sake. n8421

WARNER, Frederick E, Boy 1c, J 20622 (Ch)

WATKINS, Jonas, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 2177

WATSON, James, Fireman, MMR, (not given)

WELDRICK, George J, Lieutenant, RNR

Munster Express - Saturday 27 February 1915

BRITISH MERCHANTMAN LOST

The presumed loss through stress of weather, of the armed merchantman Clan McNaughton, with 280 hands, is officially announced by the Admiralty. One victim is rom Cappoquin—surgeon R, O'Connell Redmond, and one from Dublin—Lieutenant Weldrick.

WELLS, Arthur Francis, Private, RMLI, 15654 (Ch)

Chatham, Rochester and Brompton Observer - Saturday 06 March 1915.

WELLS,—Lost in H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, Arthur Francis Wells, Private, R M.L.I, aged 23, third and dearly-loved son of J. B. and Ellen Wells, of 13, Clarence avenue, Delee.

Chatham, Rochester and Brompton Observer - Saturday 03 February 1917

In Memoriam

IN loving memory of my dear son, Arthur Francis Wells, drowned on H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, on Feb. 3rd, 1915; also of Lance-Sergt. Thorpe, cousin of the above, drowned on H.M.S. Formidable, January 1, 1915.
We loved them-yes, no tongue can tell How deep, how dearly, and how well! Christ loved them, too, and thought it best To take them home with Him to rest.
They died doing their duty for King and Country.

WELLS, William G A, Boy 1c, J 29979 (Ch)

WESTLAKE, Henry J, Chief Armourer (Pens), 164880 (Dev)

WHITFIELD, Charles, Boy 1c, J 27523 (Ch)

WILLIAMS, Joseph, Greaser, MMR,

Birkenhead News - Saturday 06 March 1915

Birkenhead Sailors

LOST WITH CLAN MACNAUGHTON. Mr. Joseph Williams, of I. St, Anne street, Birkenhead, is another of Britain's heroes who has given his life in the cause of right. Deceased, who was a single young man, was formerly a greaser in the employ of the Blue Funnel Line, and only joined the ill-fated Clan McNaughton five weeks ago. It was his first trip as a member of the Navy. Mr. Williams was formerly a soldier in the 2nd Cheshire Regiment, and fought all through the Boer campaign, for which he held both Queen Victoria's and King Edward's South African medals.' He was well known in Birkenhead, and is mourned by a large circle of friends. Mr. Williams's brother-in-law, Mr. Wm. Petitt, of 12, Payson-street, Birkenhead. was also a member of the crew of the Clan McNaughton, and his wife has now received the Admiralty intimation that he has been lost. Mr. Petitt was also a member of the Cheshire Regiment, serving in the 2nd Battalion, and fought in the South African War, receiving the King's medal in recognition of his services. He leaves a wife and Thar small children, and much sympathy will be extended to her in her sad loss.

WINFIELD, William George Knight, Boy Telegraphist, J 26648 (Ch)

Oxford Times - Saturday 27 March 1915

THE GREAT WAR.

DROWNED.

George William Knight Winfield, Church Enstone, a boy Telegraphist went down on H.M.S. Clan McNaughton.

WOOLF, Walter, Boy 1c, J 30479 (Ch)

WOOLFORD, Thomas J, Leading Boatman (Coast Guard), 155146 (Ch)

Uxbridge & W. Drayton Gazette - Friday 26 February 1915

COWLEY MAN DROWNED. WENT DOWN WITH THE "CLAN McNAUGHTON."

We learnt that among the nearly three hundred men who it is feared were drowned in the wreck of H.M.. auxiliary cruiser "Clan McNaughton," is a Cowley man—Mr. John Thomas Woolford, who is well-known as the gardener at Cowley Hall, the residence of Mr. Richards. He had not been in Cowley very long. His wife lives at White Lodge, and every condolence will be extended to her. The notification in the list of the lost reads simply: Woolford, Thomas John, Ldg. Btn. (C.G.). 155146.

YOUNG, William E, Private, RMLI (RFR A 625

Chatham, Rochester and Brompton Observer - Saturday 27 February 1915

Private William Edward Young, R.M.L.I., was a single man, aged 42, living with his sister, Mrs Conway, at 28, Dale-street, Chatham. He had served 23 years, and was called up at the outbreak of war. He was present at the retreat from Antwerp. His father was the late Col.-Sgt. W. E. Young, who was connected with the Marines in Chatham for many years,

Lucky Survivors

Carpenter's Mate Leonard Banks,

Evening News (London) - Monday 01 March 1915

LlVlNG MAN'S ‘DEATH ' NOTICE.

One of the men of the lost H,M.S. Clan McNaughton has received the official intimation of his own “ death.” The carpenter’s mate, Leonard Banks, was invalided ashore suffering from gastritis at the time the Clan McNaughton sailed on her last voyage
He went to his home at Grays to await orders and while there received the Admiralty notification to his “ widow ” that he had gone down with the rest of the crew.
A steward named Burke, of Gravesend, whose name also appears in the official list, had taken his discharge about the same time.

Daily Mirror - Wednesday 03 March 1915

Leonard Banks, carpenter's mate on the lost H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, has received the official intimation . of his own "death." His wife is holding the notification.

Two Unknown

Manchester Courier - Tuesday 23 March 1915

Two naval ratings and three members of the mercantile crew the Clan Macnaughton, previously reported missing, were last night listed as not having been on board the time the was lost.

Petty Officer William Highfield

Evening Despatch - Saturday 27 February 1915

A HOGUE SURVIVOR. SINGULAR STORY OR A SEAMAN’S LOSS OF MEMORY. It is stated, on the authority of an official, that a man has been in the Walsall Workhouse since 25 January, suffering from loss of memory. He has recovered so far as to state that his name is William Highfield, a shipwright, holding the rank of a petty officer in the navy, and that the last he remembers of anything was getting into the train at Euston Station, London, to join the armed liner Clan McNaughton — recently reported missing. His loss of memory, therefore, caused him to miss his ship.
It is believed that he must have got out of the train somewhere — probably at Birmingham commenced to wander about the country for he was found wandering at Cannock and from thence taken to Walsall Work-house. It is also interesting to note that Highfield states he is one of the survivors of H.M.S. Hogue, sunk in the North Sea, and that his home is at Gillingham, Kent.
The case has been reported to the Admiralty, and the sailor has left the workhouse in order to report himself.

Laurence Arthur

Shetland News - Saturday 27 February 1915

BRITISH ARMED LINER LOST.

NONE OF THE CREW SAVED.

VESSEL ONLY LATELY COMMISSIONED

London, Wednesday night.

It is officially announced that all on board the Clan MacNaughton are lost.
The crew numbered 280.-Press Association..
The following message, which arrived at our office late last night, gives the full text of the Press Burau statement:-

The Secretary of the Admiralty regrets to announce that H.M.S. Clan McNaughton, an armed merchant cruiser (Commander Robert Jeffreys.) has been missing since the 3rd February, and is in feared that the vessel has been lost.
Unsuccessful search was made, and wreckage, supposed to be portions of this ship, has since been discovered.
The last signal from the Clan McNaughton was made in the early morning of February 3, and it is feared that she was lost during the bitter weather which prevailed at that time.-Press Association
We understand that a Shetland. R.N.R man, named Laurence Arthur, Laxfirth. No. Nesting was on board the ill-fated vessel
The Clan McNaughton was commissioned by the Admiralty some months after war broke out. as, although appearing in the 1915 Navy Last she was not included in that of November 1914
The Clan McNaughton, which belonged to the "Clan" Line, Glasgow (Cayzer, Irvine & Coy.). was built in 1911. She was 4985 tons gross and 3103 net register, and was 400 feet in length.
The first news, by several hours of the loss of the Clan McNaughton, was received at "The Shetland News" office last night, and created widespread interest and speculation as to the circumstances of the loss of the vessel.

Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Tuesday 23 March 1915

H.M.S. CLAN MACNAUGHTON.

Correction. The following men previously reported missing were not on board at the time the vessel was lost:-

NAVAL RATINGS.

Arthur, Robert, seaman R.N.R., 2923B.; Bonnell, G., seaman R.N.R., Newfoundland 1286X.

MERCANTILE CREW.

Banks, Leonard, carpenter's mate; Barwick, G. C. J., chief steward; Burke, M. H., assistant steward.

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