H.M.S. Lilac
HMS Acacia
HMS Lilac (Damaged). 18/08/1915
Acacia Class Sloop
Displacement: 1200 ton
Length: 79,9 m. Beam: 10.1 m. Draught: 3.7 m.
Propulsion: triple expansion engine, 2 boilers, 1 screw
Complement: officers and men.
Crew Lost: 16
Armament: 2 × 12-pdr (76 mm) guns, 2 × 3 pdr (47 mm) AA guns
Acacia Class Sloop
Displacement: 1200 ton
Length: 79,9 m. Beam: 10.1 m. Draught: 3.7 m.
Propulsion: triple expansion engine, 2 boilers, 1 screw
Complement: officers and men.
Crew Lost: 16
Armament: 2 × 12-pdr (76 mm) guns, 2 × 3 pdr (47 mm) AA guns
The Acacia class sloop HMS Lilac was built by Greenock & Grangemouth Dockyard Company, Greenock, and launched on 2nd April 1915.
Striking the Mine.
Secret packs of the Commander in Chief Grand Fleet Volume VIII: Pack 005: Sections L and M
ADM 137/1888
Folios 9-53: HMS Lilac.
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Folios 9-53: HMS Lilac.
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SECRET
H.M.S. HOLLYHOCK
20th August 1915.
Sir,
I have the honour to attach the report of Lieutenant Commander Leslie D Fisher, relative to H.M.S. ''Lilac'' striking a mine at 10.40 a.m. on 18th August 1915, in Lat 58 10'N Long: 2 02'W, when under my orders.
2. Flotilla of 11 Fleet sweepers were sweeping a broad front, each of 4 pairs of sweepers being 2cables apart, with the remaining three ships distributed astern ready to sink mines. The line of the sweep was 143 deg from Lat 57 46'N Long: 1 28'W to Lat: 58 30'N,
an eastward advance of 5 miles, parallel to previous similar swept lines, the idea being to endeavour to locate the eastern limit of
mined water. ''Daphne'' was sweeping with ''Lilac'' at the time; ''Hollyhock'' with ''Foxglove''(the nearest pair),and ''Larkspur'' covering the sweep.
3. After the explosion, I closed ''Lilac'' at once. At least one third of the ship appeared to have been blown away, and it seemed at that time unlikely she would float for more than a few minutes. I therefore, entirely concur in the prompt decision of her Commanding Officer to get the greater portion of the ship's company away. They were picked up mostly by ''Daphne'' and ''Hollyhock'' . Several of these men were suffering from shock and injuries.
4. Turning over the command of the Flotilla to Commander H. Seymour (''Leda''), I ordered them to sweepback over the water already swept, and then to return to Peterhead. ''Daphne' was retained and ''Hollyhock'' prepared to get ''Lilac'' in tow by the stern.
5. The wind and sea were now increasing and some difficulty was experienced with boats already down. Lieutenant Philip. H. Hogg R.N.R. and Sub Lieutenant Maurice. L Vernon R.N, however, handled their boats well, and with the splendid work done by the remaining portion of ''Lilac's'' officers and men, together with the crews of Lieutenant Hogg's and Sub Lieutenant Vernon's boats (who then worked on board ''Lilac''), four hawsers were passed (3. 2 1/2'' wires, and a 5'' Manilla) to ''Hollyhock''.
6. The wind was now increasing to gale force, and, in view of the drift being in a S.S. Easterly direction ( a direction which should clear Kinnaird Head), I decided not to risk parting the hawsers. Both ships were drifting equally and lying snug within a cable of each other, and ''Daphne'' (which ship had been told to remain) was ready to form a lee, in case, at any time it became necessary to get off ''Lilac's'' crew. The drift (by veering Buoy) shewd S.S.E. 1 1/2to 1 3/4 knots.
7. About 5 p.m. the sea became heavier, and following the report of Commanding Officer ''Lilac'' that ''water was entering the engine room'', I ordered ''Daphne'' to form a lee and worked my own ship similarly. The remainder of the ''Lilac's'' officers and crew were taken off, although it was dangerous operation, needing constant baling, and the best boatman on the part of those concerned.
8. My decision for abandonment was taken for the following reasons :-
I felt that, although there was a probability of the ship floating until morning, and that considering the time of year, the gale was probably of short duration, it would be very inadvisable to risk having anybody on board, during the dark hours, the more so as the fore part, which hung at an almost perpendicular angle ( a drift of some 30 feet or more) was particularly likely to strike a second mine. I also considered that the drift of the ship might very well be westward of what I expected, in which case it would entail drifting over thicker portion of the mined water water during the night.
9. I therefore brought the strain on the hawsers. In a few minutes, however, all four parted, and accordingly the ''Daphne'' in company, course was shaped Easterly to make Kinnaird head, and ''Lilac'' left. At the same time I requested a tug might be sent to be off Kinnaird Head at daylight and informed you of the situation.
10. In making Kinnaird Head light and obtaining a position it was found that the set was given from the drift buoy and that ''Lilac'' would probably be well clear of the land at daylight. courses (in water believed to be clear of mines) were steered North and South on bearings of Kinnaird, during the dark hours, and details as to drift given to ''Sea Ranger'', ''Eastward Ho'' and the tug.
11. At 4.30 a.m. ''lilac'' was sighted, her condition being much as before. Shortly afterwards, weather having moderated slightly, a lee was formed and a boats crew again put on board.
12. At 6 a.m. bending the remains of ''Lilac's'' and Hollyhock's'' 2 1/2'' sweep wires together, a tow of about 600 fathom was obtained, and the ships proceeded, ''Hollyhock'' towing 7 to 8 knots. About this time, ''Daphne'', which ship had been sent to try and locate tug, succeeded, and ''Alliance'' on joining remained in attendance. ''Daphne'' then proceeded into harbour to land some men who were seriously hurt.
13. At 8.30 a.m. when off the entrance of Peterhead, the tow was turned over to ''Alliance'' who, assisted by tugs ''Granite City'' and ''James Findlay'' from Aberdeen, berthed ''Lilac'' inside Peterhead Breakwater.
14. The damage to the ''Lilac'' is so great, that it is exceedingly surprising she floated, more particularly considering the weather.
15. I think three reasons may be considered in part to account for this :-
(a) The fact that she was practically out of coal (20 tons) and therefore had much additional buoyancy.
(b) that engines were promptly stopped, and no strain brought on the foremost boiler room bulkhead
then or subsequently.
(c) The excellent work done personally by Lieutenant Commander Leslie. D. Fisher, Sub Lieutenant
William. Q. McKeen R.N.R. Lieutenant Phillip. J. Hogg R.N.R (''Hollyhock'') and Sub Lieutenant
Maurice. L. Vernon R.N. (''Daphne''), also Chief E.R.A. Albert. E. Abraham, O.N, 268771 Stoker Petty Officer
Henry Williams O.N. 309953 (''Lilac'') and Able Seaman Harry Elliot O.N. 229490 (''Hollyhock'') in shoring
this stokehold bulkhead.
16. When it is recollected that there was some 2 or 3 feet of water in the stokehold and the ship rolling 10 to 25 deg. with a big list, and that most of the timber was damaged by the explosion, and everything had to be cut with a hatchet and wedged up with shattered pieces, moreover, throughout the operation below there was quite a likelihood of the ship at her greatest draught striking another mine directly beneath her, I feel most fully justified in bringing these names of these officers and men to your notice
for some special recognition. I cannot speak too highly of the conduct of Lieutenant Commander Leslie. D. Fisher throughout a trying time or of the discipline of his crew.
17. I would further like to mention the prompt manner in which Commander Hubert. H. Holland (''Daphne'') picked up the men, who were ordered to abandon ''Lilac'' and to the smart seaman like way in which he handled his ship.
18. Lieutenant Peter. A. C. Sturrock 1st and (N) of ''Hollyhock'' was also indefatigable in the heavy work of executive officer under these circumstances, which he most ably coupled with his navigation duties.
19. After arrival at Peterhead, it was noticeable that the list was increasing and the water gaining in the foremost stokehole (evidently leaking from the fore bunkers, which were full).
20. After consultation with Senior Naval Officer, Peterhead, the ship was beached forward, so that at low water the upward pressure in the fore part may succeed in breaking it away. In this case, after building a cofferdam or effecting some repairs, she will be able to procced to Aberdeen on her draft, or as directed. Divers reported the draft on arrival as 31ft 6ins forward and 7ft 7ins aft.
21. A list of officers and men specially recommended is attached.
I have the honour to be,
Sir
Your Obedient Servant
Captain-in Charge
Fleet Sweepers.
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LIST OF OFFICERS & MEN SPECIALLY RECOMMENDED
Lieut: Commr: Leslie. D. Fisher R.N. (Retired)
Sub Lieut: William. Q. McKeewn R.N.R. (Lilac)
Lieut: Phillip ,J. Hogg R.N.R. (Hollyhock)
Sub Lieut: Maurice. L. Vernon. R.N. (Daphne)
Albert. E. Abraham. Chief. E.R.A. O.N. 269771 (Lilac)
Henry Williams Stoker Petty Officer O.N. 309953 (written in pen)
Harry Elliot, Able Seaman O.N. 229490 (Hollyhock)
Commr Hubert. H. Holland
Lieut: Peter. A. C. Sturrock
Sub Lieut: William. Q. McKeewn R.N.R. (Lilac)
Lieut: Phillip ,J. Hogg R.N.R. (Hollyhock)
Sub Lieut: Maurice. L. Vernon. R.N. (Daphne)
Albert. E. Abraham. Chief. E.R.A. O.N. 269771 (Lilac)
Henry Williams Stoker Petty Officer O.N. 309953 (written in pen)
Harry Elliot, Able Seaman O.N. 229490 (Hollyhock)
Commr Hubert. H. Holland
Lieut: Peter. A. C. Sturrock
The Damage
Photos: LiWD Collection
Drawing of damaged bow ADM 137/1888 - Folios 9-53: HMS Lilac.
The Wreck
There is no UKHO Wreck Card for the bow of HMS Lilac.
The area where HMS Lilac struck the mine was surveyed, using MBES, by Netsurvey and no debris was seen on the data.
The area where HMS Lilac struck the mine was surveyed, using MBES, by Netsurvey and no debris was seen on the data.
Charted area where HMS Lilac struck the mine. UKHO
There is a charted wreck very close to where HMS Lilac struck the mine but a review of the Multi Beam data shows a small intact vessel, possibly a fishing vessel, and not an area of debris.
It is most likely that the bow was still attached when the vessel left the area but owing to the fact most bodies were not recovered for burial the bow may have detached before the ship reached reached Peterhead.
It is most likely that the bow was still attached when the vessel left the area but owing to the fact most bodies were not recovered for burial the bow may have detached before the ship reached reached Peterhead.
Lost Crew †18/08/1915
Name - ALLEN, THOMAS EDWARD
DOB - 17th February 1891
Place of Birth -Liverpool, Lancashire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/6485), RN
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 17th February 1891
Place of Birth -Liverpool, Lancashire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/6485), RN
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
ADM 188/879/6485
ADM 188/879/6485
Name - BRANDON, HERBERT EDWARD
DOB - 15th December 1896
Place of Birth - Hitchin, Herts
Parents - Son of Frederick and Emily Brandon
Early History - Edward lived with his parents at 57, Bunyan Rd., Hitchin, Herts,
Rank - Stoker 2nd Class (no. SS/116773), RN
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial and the Hitchin War Memorial.
Bucks Herald - Saturday 28 August 1915
DEATH OF A NAVAL MAN. News have reached Aylesbury of the death of Herbert Brandon. 2nd class stoker on H.M.S. Lilac, who was killed on August 18. Deceased, who was only 18 years of age, was formerly employed at the Walton Boot Repairing Depot, by Private T. Horn, who was killed in the trenches in April. Thus both employer and employee have shared similar fate in this war. Brandon's home at Hitchin, but during his stay in Aylesbury he made many friends, who will regret hear of his death.
Biggleswade Chronicle - Friday 03 September 1915
HITCHIN SAILOR OF 17 MISSING. Second Class Stoker Herbert Edward Brandon, of Hitchin, a youth 17, who was apprenticed by the Board of Guardians to a shoemaker until five months ago. is reported missing. An Admiralty message states that Brandon was on H.M.S. Lilac when the ship struck mine and was damaged by explosion. The communication adds: “Under these circumstances it is feared that he must be regarded as having lost his life.”
DOB - 15th December 1896
Place of Birth - Hitchin, Herts
Parents - Son of Frederick and Emily Brandon
Early History - Edward lived with his parents at 57, Bunyan Rd., Hitchin, Herts,
Rank - Stoker 2nd Class (no. SS/116773), RN
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial and the Hitchin War Memorial.
Bucks Herald - Saturday 28 August 1915
DEATH OF A NAVAL MAN. News have reached Aylesbury of the death of Herbert Brandon. 2nd class stoker on H.M.S. Lilac, who was killed on August 18. Deceased, who was only 18 years of age, was formerly employed at the Walton Boot Repairing Depot, by Private T. Horn, who was killed in the trenches in April. Thus both employer and employee have shared similar fate in this war. Brandon's home at Hitchin, but during his stay in Aylesbury he made many friends, who will regret hear of his death.
Biggleswade Chronicle - Friday 03 September 1915
HITCHIN SAILOR OF 17 MISSING. Second Class Stoker Herbert Edward Brandon, of Hitchin, a youth 17, who was apprenticed by the Board of Guardians to a shoemaker until five months ago. is reported missing. An Admiralty message states that Brandon was on H.M.S. Lilac when the ship struck mine and was damaged by explosion. The communication adds: “Under these circumstances it is feared that he must be regarded as having lost his life.”
Hitchin War Memorial, Herts. Photo: David Larkin
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 188/1122/116773
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 188/1122/116773
Name - COURT, William Henry (no. K/22796)
DOB - 4 July 1894
Place of Birth - Hornsey, London
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class, RN,
Service History - Memorial: Buried at Peterhead Old Churchyard
DOB - 4 July 1894
Place of Birth - Hornsey, London
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class, RN,
Service History - Memorial: Buried at Peterhead Old Churchyard
William Henry Court Death Penny
Peterhead Old Churchyard Photos: GariochGraver
Sources:
ADM-188/912/22796
ADM-188/912/22796
Name - FULLAGAR, WILLIAM THOMAS (29)
DOB - 20th December 1885
Place of Birth - Sittingbourne, Kent
Parents - Son of William Thomas and Eliza Fullagar, of 52, Malabar St., Millwall, London.
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/600), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
DOB - 20th December 1885
Place of Birth - Sittingbourne, Kent
Parents - Son of William Thomas and Eliza Fullagar, of 52, Malabar St., Millwall, London.
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/600), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
Sources:
ADM 188/868/600
ADM 188/868/600
Name - GUEST, ALFRED ROBERT (22),
DOB - 15th November 1893
Place of Birth - Wood Green, London
Parents - Son of Alfred and Louisa Guest, of 11, Queen's Rd., Southend-on-Sea.
Early History - Native of Wood Green, London,
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/21110), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
DOB - 15th November 1893
Place of Birth - Wood Green, London
Parents - Son of Alfred and Louisa Guest, of 11, Queen's Rd., Southend-on-Sea.
Early History - Native of Wood Green, London,
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/21110), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
Sources:
ADM 188/909/21110
ADM 188/909/21110
Name - HAWKES, JAMES WILLIAM (41)
DOB - 13th April 1875
Place of Birth - Islington, London
Parents - Son of Joseph Hawkes, of Kimpton Green, Welwyn, Herts
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. 288733), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
DOB - 13th April 1875
Place of Birth - Islington, London
Parents - Son of Joseph Hawkes, of Kimpton Green, Welwyn, Herts
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. 288733), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
Sources:
ADM 188/464/288733
ADM 188/464/288733
Name - IRVING, ROBERT JOHN (36),
DOB - 27 June 1880
Place of Birth -Westgate on Sea, Kent
Parents - Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Irving, of Westcliffe-on-Sea,
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. 186348), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
DOB - 27 June 1880
Place of Birth -Westgate on Sea, Kent
Parents - Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Irving, of Westcliffe-on-Sea,
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. 186348), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
Sources:
ADM-188/314/186348
ADM-188/314/186348
Name - KINGSTON, ALBERT HENRY,
DOB - 13 February 1881
Place of Birth -West Ham, Essex
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 2nd Class (no. K/26262), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
DOB - 13 February 1881
Place of Birth -West Ham, Essex
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 2nd Class (no. K/26262), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
Sources:
ADM 188/919/26262
ADM 188/919/26262
Name - LAVERTY, WILLIAM JOHN (20),
DOB -19th June 1895
Place of Birth - Dover, Kent
Parents - Son of Annie Laverty, of 23, Granleigh Rd., Leytonstone, London, and the late Andrew Laverty,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/18437), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
Leytonstone Express and Independent - Saturday 30 October 1915
SOUTH ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR.
LEYTONSTONE
Willam John Laverty, A.B., Ch. J. 1847 (183, Norman-road, Leytonstone) of H.M.S "Lilac," one of the survivors of H.M.S "Formidable."
DOB -19th June 1895
Place of Birth - Dover, Kent
Parents - Son of Annie Laverty, of 23, Granleigh Rd., Leytonstone, London, and the late Andrew Laverty,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/18437), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
Leytonstone Express and Independent - Saturday 30 October 1915
SOUTH ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR.
LEYTONSTONE
Willam John Laverty, A.B., Ch. J. 1847 (183, Norman-road, Leytonstone) of H.M.S "Lilac," one of the survivors of H.M.S "Formidable."
Sources:
ADM-188/683/18437
ADM-188/683/18437
Name - LAX, JOHN (16),
DOB - 19th September 1896
Place of Birth - Silksworth, Durham
Parents - Son of John R. and Annie Lax, of 95, Second St., Horden, Co. Durham,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 5379S),RNR,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
DOB - 19th September 1896
Place of Birth - Silksworth, Durham
Parents - Son of John R. and Annie Lax, of 95, Second St., Horden, Co. Durham,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 5379S),RNR,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
Sources:
BT 377/7/82038
BT 377/7/82038
Name - LODGE, ALFRED,
DOB - 29th January 1896
Place of Birth - Benwell, Yorkshire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 5426S), RNR,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 29th January 1896
Place of Birth - Benwell, Yorkshire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 5426S), RNR,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
BT 377/7/82085
BT 377/7/82085
Name - MCBRIDE, PATRICK
DOB - 12 April 1876
Place of Birth - Liverpool
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 1206U), RNR,
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Liverpool Echo - Monday 30 August 1915
McBride August 18, on H.M.S. Lilac, Patrick McBride, stoker R.N.R., the beloved husband of Elizabeth McBride, 19, Ascot-street, Liverpool.
DOB - 12 April 1876
Place of Birth - Liverpool
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 1206U), RNR,
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Liverpool Echo - Monday 30 August 1915
McBride August 18, on H.M.S. Lilac, Patrick McBride, stoker R.N.R., the beloved husband of Elizabeth McBride, 19, Ascot-street, Liverpool.
Sources:
BT 377/7/119939
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
BT 377/7/119939
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - MILLER, JAMES
DOB - 3rd May 1895
Place of Birth - Dover, Kent
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 2nd Class (no. K/19582), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
DOB - 3rd May 1895
Place of Birth - Dover, Kent
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 2nd Class (no. K/19582), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
Sources:
ADM 188/906/19582
ADM 188/906/19582
Name - O'HARA, FRANK (32),
DOB - 25 September 1877
Place of Birth - Lower Spennymoor, Durham
Parents - Son of Patrick and Mary O'Hara, of Low Spennymoor, Co. Durham,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 2012T), RNR,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
DOB - 25 September 1877
Place of Birth - Lower Spennymoor, Durham
Parents - Son of Patrick and Mary O'Hara, of Low Spennymoor, Co. Durham,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 2012T), RNR,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
Sources:
BT 377/7/103860
BT 377/7/103860
Name - STEPHENSON, ALBERT EDWARD (18),
DOB - 12th May 1897
Place of Birth - Woolwich, London
Parents - Son of Archibald Thomas and Martha Jane Stephenson, of New Charlton, London,
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/38685), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
DOB - 12th May 1897
Place of Birth - Woolwich, London
Parents - Son of Archibald Thomas and Martha Jane Stephenson, of New Charlton, London,
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/38685), RN,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
Sources:
ADM 188/724/38685
ADM 188/724/38685
Name - WARREN, JOHN FREDERICK (20),
DOB - 12th February 1895
Place of Birth - Deptford, London
Parents - Son of John and Lucy Warren, of 46, Shere Rd., Deptford, London
Early History -
Rank - Armourer's Crew (no. M/5781), RN,
Service History - Buried at Peterhead Old Churchyard
The Kentish Mercury September 10th 1915
DEPTFORD ARMOURER KILLED - ARMOURER JOHN F WARREN (R.N.)
Warren whose parents live at 48 Shere-Road, Deptford was killed by an explosion while serving on a minesweeper. Only 20 years of age he was, previous to joining the navy in February 1913, employed at Messrs Stones Engineering works, Deptford.
DOB - 12th February 1895
Place of Birth - Deptford, London
Parents - Son of John and Lucy Warren, of 46, Shere Rd., Deptford, London
Early History -
Rank - Armourer's Crew (no. M/5781), RN,
Service History - Buried at Peterhead Old Churchyard
The Kentish Mercury September 10th 1915
DEPTFORD ARMOURER KILLED - ARMOURER JOHN F WARREN (R.N.)
Warren whose parents live at 48 Shere-Road, Deptford was killed by an explosion while serving on a minesweeper. Only 20 years of age he was, previous to joining the navy in February 1913, employed at Messrs Stones Engineering works, Deptford.
Armourers Badge
Peterhead Old Churchyard Photos: GariochGraver
Sources:
ADM 188/1029/5781
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 188/1029/5781
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Wounded
Seriously Wounded (sent to Aberdeen Hospital)
Head, Ernest E. Stoker 1st Class O.N. K 14587.. Severe injuries to head.
Dicker, Bertram R. Boy Telegraphist O.N. J. 32338. Injury to ankle.
Pembroke, Thomas. W. Stoker 1st Class. O.N. K. 11849. Broken wrist, abdominal injury, suffering from shock.
Slightly wounded
Burton. John T. Leading Seaman O.N. J 350
Thompson. William Able Seaman O.N. J. 20769
Rozee. Thomas. A. Able Seaman O.N. J. 4568
Howes. Charles Able Seaman O.N. S.S. 4059
Post Mine Strike
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Friday 12 November 1915
Marriages.
HORNE-ROSS.-At St Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen, on the 10th November, Thomas Horne, stoker, HMS "Lilac, son of Henry George Horne, Whit- stable, to Margaret Grant Ross, eldest daughter of John Reid Ross, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald - Saturday 11 December 1915
WHITSTABLE ROLL OF HONOUR.
HORN. THOMAS ALFRED, stoker, H.M.S. “Lilac.”
The Tatler - Wednesday 29 November 1916
Will not some kind-hearted member give "a dog of any breed, not long-haired," as a mascot for H.M.S. Lilac? Sailors are notorious for their kindness to animals, and therefore the mascot is sure to have a good time.
CARLO F. C. CLARKE.
The Tatler - Wednesday 22 November 1916
I AM glad to be able to report that owing to the generosity of my readers many dog-lovers are now happy. Mrs. Proffitt has presented a beautiful young bull bitch to the sailors at the Dockyard Signal Station in Scotland, whilst Mr. Stallard is sending one of the famous ‘“ Cintra ”” bulldogs as a mascot to H.M.S. Lilac. Mrs. Morland has kindly given a Sealyham puppy to Private Hewings, who is at present stationed at Malta, so that his wife will take care of the dog till his return.
NOTE: Unsure why the above mention of the new mascot pre dates the request for a mascot for H.M.S. Lilac.
Will not some kind-hearted member give "a dog of any breed, not long-haired," as a mascot for H.M.S. Lilac? Sailors are notorious for their kindness to animals, and therefore the mascot is sure to have a good time.
CARLO F. C. CLARKE.
The Tatler - Wednesday 22 November 1916
I AM glad to be able to report that owing to the generosity of my readers many dog-lovers are now happy. Mrs. Proffitt has presented a beautiful young bull bitch to the sailors at the Dockyard Signal Station in Scotland, whilst Mr. Stallard is sending one of the famous ‘“ Cintra ”” bulldogs as a mascot to H.M.S. Lilac. Mrs. Morland has kindly given a Sealyham puppy to Private Hewings, who is at present stationed at Malta, so that his wife will take care of the dog till his return.
NOTE: Unsure why the above mention of the new mascot pre dates the request for a mascot for H.M.S. Lilac.
