HMT Era
HMT Era (Adty No 408) 11/07/1916
Displacement: 168 grt.
Length: 31.7m. Beam: 6.4 m. Draught: 3.3m
Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw
Machinery: Muir & Houston, Engineers
Complement: 14 officers and men.
Men Lost: 1
Armament: 1 x 3 pdr
Displacement: 168 grt.
Length: 31.7m. Beam: 6.4 m. Draught: 3.3m
Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw
Machinery: Muir & Houston, Engineers
Complement: 14 officers and men.
Men Lost: 1
Armament: 1 x 3 pdr
The steel steam trawler Era was built in 1899 by Mackie & Thomson & Co., Glasgow for the Great Northern Steam Fishing Co. - Curzon Charles, Hull and had the registration H461.
Great Northern Steamship Fishing Co., Ltd. House Flag
History
Daily Record - Saturday 25 February 1899
LAUNCH OF TRAWLERS AT GOVAN
Messrs Mackie & Thomson launched from their yard in Govan yesterday three fishing trawlers, built to the order of the Great Northern Steam Fishing Co, Hull, per Messrs. Muir & Houston, engineers, Kinning Park, who will supply the vessels with triple expansion engines. The vessels were christened Elgin, Eider and Era respectively by Mrs. Cassles, Annfield Terrace, West Partick;
Mrs Drummond, Charing Cross; and Miss Taggart, University Avenue.
LAUNCH OF TRAWLERS AT GOVAN
Messrs Mackie & Thomson launched from their yard in Govan yesterday three fishing trawlers, built to the order of the Great Northern Steam Fishing Co, Hull, per Messrs. Muir & Houston, engineers, Kinning Park, who will supply the vessels with triple expansion engines. The vessels were christened Elgin, Eider and Era respectively by Mrs. Cassles, Annfield Terrace, West Partick;
Mrs Drummond, Charing Cross; and Miss Taggart, University Avenue.
The Loss
Newspapers
Hull Daily Mail - Monday 17 July 1916
HULL TRAWLERS AND GOOLE STEAMER SUNK.
The following vessels have been sunk:
PATROL TRAWLERS
Onward (Hull).
Era (Aberdeen).
Nellie.
Eleven survivors have been landed.
HULL TRAWLERS AND GOOLE STEAMER SUNK.
The following vessels have been sunk:
PATROL TRAWLERS
Onward (Hull).
Era (Aberdeen).
Nellie.
Eleven survivors have been landed.
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 17 July 1916
PATROL BOATS SUNK. GUNS OUTRANGED BY SUBMARINES’.
News of an engagement with British patrol boats was brought to an East Coast port on Sunday by the Dutch fishing lugger Doggersbank, of Cheneninger. The lugger had board eleven of the crew of the Nellie Nutten, of Aberdeen, which had been sunk
by a submarine in the North Sea. Three of the crew had been killed by shell fire, and three were suffering from flesh wounds. The Hull patrol boat Onward was also reported to have been sunk at the same time, and it is feared that all the crew have been lest.
The patrol boats were surprised by two or more submarines on Thursday evening. The submarines opened heavy fire at long range, concentrating their volleys first on one boat, then on the other. The patrol boats, which are lightly armed, were outranged by the submarines, and though they put up a splendid fight they were unable cope with the bigger guns of the enemy boats and went down fighting. The patrol trawler Era has also been sunk by German submarines. The same fate is recorded of the steam trawler Recorder, North Shields. Her crew have been landed. The British steamers Antigua and Ecclesia are reported sunk. They were not armed. The steamer Sylvie is also reported sunk. The crews of two steamers which had been mined off the East Coast were brought into Lowestoft yesterday. One was the Alto, of Newcastle, with a crew of 22, and the other the Mopsa, of Gole, from Goole to Boulogne with general cargo and a crew of 18. No lives were lost, and no one was injured, but one or two suffered from shock.
PATROL BOATS SUNK. GUNS OUTRANGED BY SUBMARINES’.
News of an engagement with British patrol boats was brought to an East Coast port on Sunday by the Dutch fishing lugger Doggersbank, of Cheneninger. The lugger had board eleven of the crew of the Nellie Nutten, of Aberdeen, which had been sunk
by a submarine in the North Sea. Three of the crew had been killed by shell fire, and three were suffering from flesh wounds. The Hull patrol boat Onward was also reported to have been sunk at the same time, and it is feared that all the crew have been lest.
The patrol boats were surprised by two or more submarines on Thursday evening. The submarines opened heavy fire at long range, concentrating their volleys first on one boat, then on the other. The patrol boats, which are lightly armed, were outranged by the submarines, and though they put up a splendid fight they were unable cope with the bigger guns of the enemy boats and went down fighting. The patrol trawler Era has also been sunk by German submarines. The same fate is recorded of the steam trawler Recorder, North Shields. Her crew have been landed. The British steamers Antigua and Ecclesia are reported sunk. They were not armed. The steamer Sylvie is also reported sunk. The crews of two steamers which had been mined off the East Coast were brought into Lowestoft yesterday. One was the Alto, of Newcastle, with a crew of 22, and the other the Mopsa, of Gole, from Goole to Boulogne with general cargo and a crew of 18. No lives were lost, and no one was injured, but one or two suffered from shock.
Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough - Monday 17 July 1916
THREE MEN KILLED: OTHERS MISSING. A Press Association correspondent telegraphs : At a North-East Coast port on Friday the Dutch lugger Doggerbank, of Scheveningen, put in with eleven men of the crew the British trawler, the Nellie Nutten. The survivors stated that she and other patrol trawlers were surprised by one or more enemy submarines, which directed upon the British vessels heavy gunfire at long range. Three of the crew of the Nellie Nutten were killed, and of the eleven survivors three received slight flesh wounds. news has been received of the patrol vessels, which were likewise shelled. These were the Onward and the Era. It is feared their crews have been lost with the vessels. Each boat would carry13 or 14 men.
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Monday 28 October 1918
ABERDEEN TRAWLERS' FIGHT WITH U-BOATS. OUTRANGED BY SUBMARINES. An engagement in which the trawler crews concerned covered themselves with glory is worthy of description. was fought when oar patrol vessels carried smaller guns than they do now, but although outclassed in gun power and speed, the trawler men gave a splendid exhibition of their indomitable spirit. The vessels concerned were H.M. armed trawlers Onward, Era. and Nellie and they were patrolling the neighbourhood of the North Sea fishing grounds. The skipper of the Nellie Nutten has given a straightforward account the action in which he took honourable part. He says— At about 5.15 p.m., while on patrol, the Onward put up his submarine flag. looking the north-eastward we saw a submarine. We bore down on the submarine, dropping the Era astern, and soon after the Onward opened fire, and I followed. Fire was immediately returned by the submarine. After we had fired considerable number shots, which fell short, we suddenly saw another submarine coming from a more easterly direction out of a cloud of smoke. A third appeared from the south-east, and a fourth from the southward: We had been running to the W.S.W. for about three-quarters of an hour when we got a shot through our stern, and the next round hit our sweep, which exploded, disabling us, and setting fire to the stem of the ship. I saw the Era on fire, and two submarines near her. All three ships had been firing at the submarines without effect, they being out of range. Finding my ship helpless, I started towards Dutch lugger which lay near, and the crew and myself jumped on board, our vessel sinking under stern first! When we last saw Onward _ she was not under control, steam was escaping from her, and two submarines were close to her. The Era was in flames. When I looked again both vessels were gone. The Dutchmen treated us with great kindness, and every hospitality was accorded to us.
ABERDEEN TRAWLERS' FIGHT WITH U-BOATS. OUTRANGED BY SUBMARINES. An engagement in which the trawler crews concerned covered themselves with glory is worthy of description. was fought when oar patrol vessels carried smaller guns than they do now, but although outclassed in gun power and speed, the trawler men gave a splendid exhibition of their indomitable spirit. The vessels concerned were H.M. armed trawlers Onward, Era. and Nellie and they were patrolling the neighbourhood of the North Sea fishing grounds. The skipper of the Nellie Nutten has given a straightforward account the action in which he took honourable part. He says— At about 5.15 p.m., while on patrol, the Onward put up his submarine flag. looking the north-eastward we saw a submarine. We bore down on the submarine, dropping the Era astern, and soon after the Onward opened fire, and I followed. Fire was immediately returned by the submarine. After we had fired considerable number shots, which fell short, we suddenly saw another submarine coming from a more easterly direction out of a cloud of smoke. A third appeared from the south-east, and a fourth from the southward: We had been running to the W.S.W. for about three-quarters of an hour when we got a shot through our stern, and the next round hit our sweep, which exploded, disabling us, and setting fire to the stem of the ship. I saw the Era on fire, and two submarines near her. All three ships had been firing at the submarines without effect, they being out of range. Finding my ship helpless, I started towards Dutch lugger which lay near, and the crew and myself jumped on board, our vessel sinking under stern first! When we last saw Onward _ she was not under control, steam was escaping from her, and two submarines were close to her. The Era was in flames. When I looked again both vessels were gone. The Dutchmen treated us with great kindness, and every hospitality was accorded to us.
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The National Archives
Extract of page from ADM 1/8463/175 - Loss of HM Trawlers ERA, ONWARD, and NELLIE NUTTEN on 11 July 1916.
EXTRACT from report of the Commander Officer late H.M. Trawler ''ONWARD'' dated 11th July 1918.
(M. 012908).....................................................
7. 1918 G. Noel, Skipper, R.N.R. H.M.T. ''ERA'' . Wounded and died under operation at Emden.
T.F. Hughes, R.F.R. H.M.T. ''ERA''. Wounded in both legs. Still in Germany. Not recovered.
I wish to recommend Morgan James C.P.O. (C.G) and J. Tunley R.F.R. for remaining on sinking trawler
with G. Noel and T.F. Hughes (both wounded) and refusing to jump overboard and leave them when
ordered to do so by submarine commander.
X X X X
EXTRACT from report of the Commander Officer late H.M. Trawler ''ONWARD'' dated 11th July 1918.
(M. 012908).....................................................
7. 1918 G. Noel, Skipper, R.N.R. H.M.T. ''ERA'' . Wounded and died under operation at Emden.
T.F. Hughes, R.F.R. H.M.T. ''ERA''. Wounded in both legs. Still in Germany. Not recovered.
I wish to recommend Morgan James C.P.O. (C.G) and J. Tunley R.F.R. for remaining on sinking trawler
with G. Noel and T.F. Hughes (both wounded) and refusing to jump overboard and leave them when
ordered to do so by submarine commander.
X X X X
SMS U-69 (Kptlt. Ernst Wilhelms)
Chart from KTB U 69 showing sinking position HMT Era
Translation from KTB U-69.
Ahead there are two fishing trawlers with a southerly course with a long distance from each other in sight.
A third steamer in sight. Steamer is going out to the NW, they pull to the south in front of the bow of the boat then in straight line on an easterly course and turn course up towards the boat with heavy smoke
With high speed to the north and fire on the first steamer. Fire was immediately suppressed on the three steamers.
They run spread out and turned to the east and with front steamer under fire now. Distance 6000m.
Hits observed.
U 46 intervenes in the battle from the east, a bit later U 24 from the south and U 52 from the west also joins in the battle. After some time steamers turn around. Speed up, running, spread out. Several hits were observed. The last steamer is pursued by U 69 and taken under fire. Steamer stops. Laying . Approaching up to 3000m, we stopped firing and approached the steamer from behind clear of the cannon.
Steamer has a raised grey minor deck, which is only recognized at close distance. Part of the crew, swimming on planks in the water, The rest of crew are still onboard. People are fished up, then went around the steamer and picked up the rest of the crew and some equipment. In total 14 men of the steamer Era A 641 are captured.
Steamer had 14 hits,
The captain had the left hand torn away, A man has wounds in leg. The gun (4.7 cm gun) is taken on board.
Search on board nothing else found.
Steamer is sunk by explosive charge.
A third steamer in sight. Steamer is going out to the NW, they pull to the south in front of the bow of the boat then in straight line on an easterly course and turn course up towards the boat with heavy smoke
With high speed to the north and fire on the first steamer. Fire was immediately suppressed on the three steamers.
They run spread out and turned to the east and with front steamer under fire now. Distance 6000m.
Hits observed.
U 46 intervenes in the battle from the east, a bit later U 24 from the south and U 52 from the west also joins in the battle. After some time steamers turn around. Speed up, running, spread out. Several hits were observed. The last steamer is pursued by U 69 and taken under fire. Steamer stops. Laying . Approaching up to 3000m, we stopped firing and approached the steamer from behind clear of the cannon.
Steamer has a raised grey minor deck, which is only recognized at close distance. Part of the crew, swimming on planks in the water, The rest of crew are still onboard. People are fished up, then went around the steamer and picked up the rest of the crew and some equipment. In total 14 men of the steamer Era A 641 are captured.
Steamer had 14 hits,
The captain had the left hand torn away, A man has wounds in leg. The gun (4.7 cm gun) is taken on board.
Search on board nothing else found.
Steamer is sunk by explosive charge.
Engagement chart from KTB U-69
The Wreck
There is no UKHO Wreck Card for HMT Era. The position for the sinking from the KTB for HMT Nellie Nutten is in the middle of the Triton Oil Field. There is a wreck of a trawler (Wreck Card 2479) 1.3 NM away to the NW of the KTB position for the sinking and this may be HMT Nellie Nutten or HMT Era or HMT Onward.
Crew Lost
Name - NOEL, George
DOB - 7th February 1857
Place of Birth - Hogsthorpe, Lincoln
Died - 13/07/1916, Buried in Hamburg Cemetery
Parents - Son of George and Ann Noel
Early History - Husband of Conelia Jane Noel who ran a corner shop at 36 Gillett Street, Hull. George & Conelia lost two sons at sea during WW1.
Rank - Skipper 466 WSA R.N.R.
Service History - Mentioned in Despatches,
DOB - 7th February 1857
Place of Birth - Hogsthorpe, Lincoln
Died - 13/07/1916, Buried in Hamburg Cemetery
Parents - Son of George and Ann Noel
Early History - Husband of Conelia Jane Noel who ran a corner shop at 36 Gillett Street, Hull. George & Conelia lost two sons at sea during WW1.
Rank - Skipper 466 WSA R.N.R.
Service History - Mentioned in Despatches,
The London Gazette
Mentioned in Despatches,
Portsmouth Evening News - Tuesday 18 July 1916
Naval Casualties
Missing (July 11th). Lieut. Claude Asquith, R.N.R.; Skipper George Noel, R.N.R.
The Scotsman - Wednesday 06 September 1916
PREVIOSLY REPORTED MISSING , PRESUMED KILLED , NOW REPORTED TO HAVE DIED OF WOUNDS WHILST A PRISONER OF WAR .
Skipper George Noel ,. R.N.R .
Naval Casualties
Missing (July 11th). Lieut. Claude Asquith, R.N.R.; Skipper George Noel, R.N.R.
The Scotsman - Wednesday 06 September 1916
PREVIOSLY REPORTED MISSING , PRESUMED KILLED , NOW REPORTED TO HAVE DIED OF WOUNDS WHILST A PRISONER OF WAR .
Skipper George Noel ,. R.N.R .
Hull Daily Mail - Saturday 09 September 1916
Information has been received from the Admiralty by Mrs Noel, 13, Eton-street. Hessle- Road, that her husband. Skipper George Noel, R.N.R, has died in a German hospital. The letter states the information was from the German Red Cross Society that he died, from loss of blood from wounds, in the Reserve Lazarette, Emden, Tivoli Department. Skipper Noel was one of the best known skippers at Hull Fish Docks. He had been going to sea ever since he was a boy of 13, and had served in the fishing smacks. He was for many years for Messrs Hamling and Co., and subsequently he was with the Great Northern Steam Fishing Co, and Messrs Pickering and Haldane.
Information has been received from the Admiralty by Mrs Noel, 13, Eton-street. Hessle- Road, that her husband. Skipper George Noel, R.N.R, has died in a German hospital. The letter states the information was from the German Red Cross Society that he died, from loss of blood from wounds, in the Reserve Lazarette, Emden, Tivoli Department. Skipper Noel was one of the best known skippers at Hull Fish Docks. He had been going to sea ever since he was a boy of 13, and had served in the fishing smacks. He was for many years for Messrs Hamling and Co., and subsequently he was with the Great Northern Steam Fishing Co, and Messrs Pickering and Haldane.
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Ohlsdorfer Friedhof Ohlsdorf, Hamburg-Nord, Hamburg, Germany
Register of deaths, city of Emden:
Nr. 224
Emden, July 14th 1916
Today, the head physician of the local royal reserve-military-hospital, recorded the written notice, that the reserve-officer of English patrol boat H.M.T. “Era”, trawler-captain George Noel, about 65 years old, protestant religion, living in Hull in England, born in Hull in England, name of parents unknown,
died in reserve-hospital Emden, section “Tivoli”, on July 13th 1916 at 4.45 pm, due to his wounds.
(Translation Hinrich Dirksen)
Ostfriesische Zeitung July, 8th 1916,
Funeral of an English officer.
This afternoon at a quarter past 2, the funeral of English captain George Noel took place. He had died in captivity. The mortuary at the “Turnplatz” was adorned with flowers and draped in black. The helmsman, who had also been taken prisoner, laid wounded on a stretcher in front of it, to say the final farewell in a mutely prayer. Exactly at a quarter past 2, eight marine-soldiers raised the coffin, which was decorated with flowers and the English flag, to the wagon. The“Landsturmkapelle” and a “Kompanie” infantry stepped forward to the wagon. Eight high-ranking army and marine- officers and a detachment of 150 men followed the coffin to the “Ehrenfriedhof” of the Lutheran Church. Reverend Blanke addressed a moving assembly in front of the open grave, which was decorated with flowers and oak leaves. He said:” Ahead of us, there lies a fallen enemy, in foreign ground, he now shall be laid to rest after the fight. He was no coward! With tough courage and high endurance, he defended what was assigned to him, until he had to surrender to his enemy. Now may he rest in peace.” With a prayer, three volleys over the grave and the hymn “How they rest so gently” the soothing military funeral ended.
(Translation Hinrich Dirksen)
Note: The helmsman mentioned would be Able Seaman Frederick Hughes.
Nr. 224
Emden, July 14th 1916
Today, the head physician of the local royal reserve-military-hospital, recorded the written notice, that the reserve-officer of English patrol boat H.M.T. “Era”, trawler-captain George Noel, about 65 years old, protestant religion, living in Hull in England, born in Hull in England, name of parents unknown,
died in reserve-hospital Emden, section “Tivoli”, on July 13th 1916 at 4.45 pm, due to his wounds.
(Translation Hinrich Dirksen)
Ostfriesische Zeitung July, 8th 1916,
Funeral of an English officer.
This afternoon at a quarter past 2, the funeral of English captain George Noel took place. He had died in captivity. The mortuary at the “Turnplatz” was adorned with flowers and draped in black. The helmsman, who had also been taken prisoner, laid wounded on a stretcher in front of it, to say the final farewell in a mutely prayer. Exactly at a quarter past 2, eight marine-soldiers raised the coffin, which was decorated with flowers and the English flag, to the wagon. The“Landsturmkapelle” and a “Kompanie” infantry stepped forward to the wagon. Eight high-ranking army and marine- officers and a detachment of 150 men followed the coffin to the “Ehrenfriedhof” of the Lutheran Church. Reverend Blanke addressed a moving assembly in front of the open grave, which was decorated with flowers and oak leaves. He said:” Ahead of us, there lies a fallen enemy, in foreign ground, he now shall be laid to rest after the fight. He was no coward! With tough courage and high endurance, he defended what was assigned to him, until he had to surrender to his enemy. Now may he rest in peace.” With a prayer, three volleys over the grave and the hymn “How they rest so gently” the soothing military funeral ended.
(Translation Hinrich Dirksen)
Note: The helmsman mentioned would be Able Seaman Frederick Hughes.
| the_story_of_george_noel.pdf |
Sources:
www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/124706
Many thanks to Jonathan Fry, great grandson of George Noel.
www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/124706
Many thanks to Jonathan Fry, great grandson of George Noel.
Prisoners of War
Despite obituaries in local newspapers all of the crew of HMT Era were taken prisoner from the sinking vessel. Skipper George Noel died while a Prisoner of War in Germany.
A postcard showing 12 of the crew of HMT Era as POWs ( thanks to Chris Tunley ) & a photo of Dulmen POW camp.
Back Row: Unknown. Unknown. Unknown. Tunley Frederick, Unknown. Unknown.
Front Row: Unknown. Unknown. Unknown. Morgan James. Unknown. Unknown.
Able Seaman Thomas Hughes is missing from photo as he would still be in hospital with wounds to both knees and he is not on the list from the British Red Cross of those at Dulmen Prison of War Camp in document ADM 1/8463/175 - (See Below)
Back Row: Unknown. Unknown. Unknown. Tunley Frederick, Unknown. Unknown.
Front Row: Unknown. Unknown. Unknown. Morgan James. Unknown. Unknown.
Able Seaman Thomas Hughes is missing from photo as he would still be in hospital with wounds to both knees and he is not on the list from the British Red Cross of those at Dulmen Prison of War Camp in document ADM 1/8463/175 - (See Below)
British Red Cross list POWs at Dulmen, Germany. (ADM 1/8463/175)
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Name - Cammish William Cappleman
DOB - 28th April 1895
Place of Birth - Filey, Yorkshire
Parents - Son of John and Mary Cammish
Early History -
Rank - .Deckhand DA 2845
Service History -
DOB - 28th April 1895
Place of Birth - Filey, Yorkshire
Parents - Son of John and Mary Cammish
Early History -
Rank - .Deckhand DA 2845
Service History -
Sources:
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/49319
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/49319
Name - Cross Tom
DOB - 22nd October 1890
Place of Birth - Hull
Parents - Son of Tom and Alice Cross
Early History - Residence Place Hull
Rank - .Trimmer (TS) 1950 T.S R.N.R
Service History - Discharge Date 5th April 1919
DOB - 22nd October 1890
Place of Birth - Hull
Parents - Son of Tom and Alice Cross
Early History - Residence Place Hull
Rank - .Trimmer (TS) 1950 T.S R.N.R
Service History - Discharge Date 5th April 1919
Sources:
WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/111873
WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/111873
Name - Foster, Alfred
DOB - 19th February 1870
Place of Birth - Hull
Parents - Son of Alfred and Ella Foster
Early History -
Rank - .2nd Hand R.N.R. 875 SA
Service History -
DOB - 19th February 1870
Place of Birth - Hull
Parents - Son of Alfred and Ella Foster
Early History -
Rank - .2nd Hand R.N.R. 875 SA
Service History -
Sources:
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/87097
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/87097
Name - Hughes Thomas Frederick
DOB - 3rd December 1882
Place of Birth - Liverpool, Lancashire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman 198976 (R.F.R. Ch. B 2190)
Service History - Joined 22nd Apr 1898 till 31st Dec 1918.
DOB - 3rd December 1882
Place of Birth - Liverpool, Lancashire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman 198976 (R.F.R. Ch. B 2190)
Service History - Joined 22nd Apr 1898 till 31st Dec 1918.
Mentioned in Despatches,
Extracts from ADM 1/8463/175- Loss of HM Trawlers ERA, ONWARD, and NELLIE NUTTEN on 11 July 1916.
List furnished by the German Red Cross and forwarded to British Red Cross, Carlton House, Geneva.
EXTRACT
NAVALPRISONERS OF WAR
German List dated 23.8.16
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LAZARETT LISTE
Hughes, Thomas Fred. Mtr. H.M.S. ''Era''. Reslaz. Tivoli Emden. Wounded in both knees.
(Note: Lazarett is a name for military hospitals for POWs) (Mtr -Matrose, German for Sailor)
List furnished by the German Red Cross and forwarded to British Red Cross, Carlton House, Geneva.
EXTRACT
NAVALPRISONERS OF WAR
German List dated 23.8.16
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
LAZARETT LISTE
Hughes, Thomas Fred. Mtr. H.M.S. ''Era''. Reslaz. Tivoli Emden. Wounded in both knees.
(Note: Lazarett is a name for military hospitals for POWs) (Mtr -Matrose, German for Sailor)
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No 9.N.P.4900/16.
25 December 1916.
Madam,
With reference to the letter from this Department of the 18th. instant,
stating that Thomas Fredrick Hughes, Able |Seaman, official Number 198976
(R.F.R. Ch. B 2190), late of H.M. Trawler ''Era'' was unofficially reported to be
wounded and a prisoner of war Emden, I have to inform you that this information
has now been confirmed in an official list received from the German government
through the American Ambassador.
It is stated, further, that he is suffering from shot
wounds in both knees
25 December 1916.
Madam,
With reference to the letter from this Department of the 18th. instant,
stating that Thomas Fredrick Hughes, Able |Seaman, official Number 198976
(R.F.R. Ch. B 2190), late of H.M. Trawler ''Era'' was unofficially reported to be
wounded and a prisoner of war Emden, I have to inform you that this information
has now been confirmed in an official list received from the German government
through the American Ambassador.
It is stated, further, that he is suffering from shot
wounds in both knees
Mrs. E.E. Hughes
12 Rhiwlas Street,
High Park Road,
LIVERPOOL.
12 Rhiwlas Street,
High Park Road,
LIVERPOOL.
Sources:
ADM 1/8463/175
ADM 188/344/198976
BT 351/1/66261
ADM 1/8463/175
ADM 188/344/198976
BT 351/1/66261
Name - Grantham, James Alfred
DOB - 31st May 1892
Place of Birth - Hull, Yorkshire
Parents - Son of Henry and Sarah Grantham
Early History -
Rank - Deck Hand R.N.R. DA 1795
Service History -
Hull Daily Mail - Friday 21 July 1916
James Alfred Grantham (24) deck hand on the ill-fated trawler Era. lost in the North Sea. He was single. He was the son of Mr and Grantham, 41, St James Street, Hassle-road. Deceased has two brothers serving in France in the R.F.A. On his right Driver J. E. Grantham, and his left Gunner H. Grantham. (see photo below)
DOB - 31st May 1892
Place of Birth - Hull, Yorkshire
Parents - Son of Henry and Sarah Grantham
Early History -
Rank - Deck Hand R.N.R. DA 1795
Service History -
Hull Daily Mail - Friday 21 July 1916
James Alfred Grantham (24) deck hand on the ill-fated trawler Era. lost in the North Sea. He was single. He was the son of Mr and Grantham, 41, St James Street, Hassle-road. Deceased has two brothers serving in France in the R.F.A. On his right Driver J. E. Grantham, and his left Gunner H. Grantham. (see photo below)
Photo: Hull Daily Mail
Sources:
www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/48270
www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/48270
Name - Morgan James
DOB - 4th October 1869
Place of Birth - King Askidda, Cork
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - .Chief Petty Officer. (CG) 132543 (Dev)
Service History - Awarded DSM
DOB - 4th October 1869
Place of Birth - King Askidda, Cork
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - .Chief Petty Officer. (CG) 132543 (Dev)
Service History - Awarded DSM
The Secretary
Admiralty
Morgan James C.P.O. (Coat Guard) O.N. 132543
who was serving in H.M. Trawler ''Era'' sunk in action on
11th July 1916.
A postcard has been received by the wife
of the above named man in his own handwriting informing
her that he is a prisoner of war in Germany. The address
given being -
Gefangenenlager, Dulmen i.W. Germany.
Information was sent to Mrs James by the
Admiralty on 15th July 16 that her husband was missing.
Admiralty
Morgan James C.P.O. (Coat Guard) O.N. 132543
who was serving in H.M. Trawler ''Era'' sunk in action on
11th July 1916.
A postcard has been received by the wife
of the above named man in his own handwriting informing
her that he is a prisoner of war in Germany. The address
given being -
Gefangenenlager, Dulmen i.W. Germany.
Information was sent to Mrs James by the
Admiralty on 15th July 16 that her husband was missing.
.
Page from ADM 1/8463/175.
The Edinburgh Gazette, September 20th, 1918.
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Sources:
ADM 1/8463/175
ADM 188/180/132543
UK, Navy Lists, 1888-1970 Oct 1918
London Gazette - 30536 - 19 FEBRUARY 1918 - Honours for Services in Action with Enemy Submarines.
ADM 1/8463/175
ADM 188/180/132543
UK, Navy Lists, 1888-1970 Oct 1918
London Gazette - 30536 - 19 FEBRUARY 1918 - Honours for Services in Action with Enemy Submarines.
Name - Norman James
DOB - 22 January 1881
Place of Birth - Galway
Parents - Son of George and Bridget Norman
Early History - Residence Place Galway Ireland
Rank - .Seaman C 2153 R.N.R.
Service History - Discharge Date 18th April 1919
DOB - 22 January 1881
Place of Birth - Galway
Parents - Son of George and Bridget Norman
Early History - Residence Place Galway Ireland
Rank - .Seaman C 2153 R.N.R.
Service History - Discharge Date 18th April 1919
Sources:
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/34403
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/34403
Name - Parkinson, William
DOB - 26th December 1891
Place of Birth - Hull, Yorkshire
Parents - Son of Henry and Elizabeth Parkinson, address was 4 Cleveland Terrace, Walcott Street, Hull
Early History - A fisherman. Worked as a Boatswain for the Gamecock Fleet. Married to Esther Parkinson.
His brother, Sergeant, Henry Parkinson, Northumberland Fusiliers, was killed by a sniper on 28/01/1916, aged 21.
Rank - Boatswain R.N.R. 1794 DA
Service History -
Death reported in Hull Daily Mail with his Photograph, on 02/08/1916.
Hull Daily Mail - Wednesday 02 August 1916
Acting-Sergeant-Major H. Parkinson, Northumberland Fusiliers, was killed by sniper January 28th, 1916 (21), and Boatswain William Parkinson, reported to have lost his life on H.M T. Era., minesweeper, on July 11th (aged 24 years), fisherman, left a widow. Before the war Acting-Sergeant-Major Parkinson was an apprentice pilot in the Humber pilot service, and enlisted in the Northumberland Fusiliers. was 21 years of age, and had been married only nine days when he was killed.
Boatswain William Parkinson was 24 years of age, and he had been married 16 months. He has left a widow. He was a fisherman, and acted a boatswain the Gamecock Fleet. Another brother, Arthur Parkinson, is serving in France with Royal Naval Division. Their parents reside 4, Cleveland-Terrace, Walcott-Street, Hessle-Road.
DOB - 26th December 1891
Place of Birth - Hull, Yorkshire
Parents - Son of Henry and Elizabeth Parkinson, address was 4 Cleveland Terrace, Walcott Street, Hull
Early History - A fisherman. Worked as a Boatswain for the Gamecock Fleet. Married to Esther Parkinson.
His brother, Sergeant, Henry Parkinson, Northumberland Fusiliers, was killed by a sniper on 28/01/1916, aged 21.
Rank - Boatswain R.N.R. 1794 DA
Service History -
Death reported in Hull Daily Mail with his Photograph, on 02/08/1916.
Hull Daily Mail - Wednesday 02 August 1916
Acting-Sergeant-Major H. Parkinson, Northumberland Fusiliers, was killed by sniper January 28th, 1916 (21), and Boatswain William Parkinson, reported to have lost his life on H.M T. Era., minesweeper, on July 11th (aged 24 years), fisherman, left a widow. Before the war Acting-Sergeant-Major Parkinson was an apprentice pilot in the Humber pilot service, and enlisted in the Northumberland Fusiliers. was 21 years of age, and had been married only nine days when he was killed.
Boatswain William Parkinson was 24 years of age, and he had been married 16 months. He has left a widow. He was a fisherman, and acted a boatswain the Gamecock Fleet. Another brother, Arthur Parkinson, is serving in France with Royal Naval Division. Their parents reside 4, Cleveland-Terrace, Walcott-Street, Hessle-Road.
Sources:
www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/48269
www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/48269
Name - Pulford, George William
DOB - 24th September 1885
Place of Birth - Hull, Yorkshire
Parents - Son of Charles and Amelia Pulford
Early History - Wife and daughter lived at 46 Green Lane, Hull. His wife was daughter of Mr S.J. Buffey, a well known Hull Fruitier. Before the war, he worked for Groves Oil Mill, Hull and served as a cook on the "Elucide".
Rank - Fireman R.N.R. 1798 DA
Service History -
Hull Daily Mail - Wednesday 26 July 1916
George William Pulford, fireman. lost on the minesweeper Era. Before joining the Era worked at Groves Oil Mill Previous to this he was cook on the trawler. Euclid. He was 29, and leaves a wife and one child. His home was at 46, Green-Lane. His widow is the daughter of S. Buffey. a Hull fruiterer.
Sources:
www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/48264
DOB - 24th September 1885
Place of Birth - Hull, Yorkshire
Parents - Son of Charles and Amelia Pulford
Early History - Wife and daughter lived at 46 Green Lane, Hull. His wife was daughter of Mr S.J. Buffey, a well known Hull Fruitier. Before the war, he worked for Groves Oil Mill, Hull and served as a cook on the "Elucide".
Rank - Fireman R.N.R. 1798 DA
Service History -
Hull Daily Mail - Wednesday 26 July 1916
George William Pulford, fireman. lost on the minesweeper Era. Before joining the Era worked at Groves Oil Mill Previous to this he was cook on the trawler. Euclid. He was 29, and leaves a wife and one child. His home was at 46, Green-Lane. His widow is the daughter of S. Buffey. a Hull fruiterer.
Sources:
www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/48264
Name - Rasberry William Harling
DOB - 23rd July 1885
Place of Birth - Hull
Parents - Son of Jonathan and Mary Ann Rasberry
Early History - Residence Place Hull
Rank - . Engineman 938 E.S R.N.R.
Service History - Discharge Date 6th March 1919
DOB - 23rd July 1885
Place of Birth - Hull
Parents - Son of Jonathan and Mary Ann Rasberry
Early History - Residence Place Hull
Rank - . Engineman 938 E.S R.N.R.
Service History - Discharge Date 6th March 1919
Sources:
WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/130333
WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/130333
Name - Roberts John
DOB - 24th June 1883
Place of Birth -King's Lynn, Norfolk
Parents - Son of John and Louise Roberts
Early History - Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Rank - . Seaman R.N.R. C 3559
Service History -
Sources:
Royal Naval Reserve Service Records Index, 1860-1955
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/35788
DOB - 24th June 1883
Place of Birth -King's Lynn, Norfolk
Parents - Son of John and Louise Roberts
Early History - Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Rank - . Seaman R.N.R. C 3559
Service History -
Sources:
Royal Naval Reserve Service Records Index, 1860-1955
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/35788
Name - Sunlay Thomas
DOB - 6th June 1896
Place of Birth - Hull
Parents - Son of Thomas and Susannah Sunlay
Early History - Lived with wife Susannah 16 Torry Rd, Aberdeen.
Rank - Engineman 932 E.S 4770 E.S. R.N.R.
Service History - Discharge Date 25th January 1919
Sources:
WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/134173
DOB - 6th June 1896
Place of Birth - Hull
Parents - Son of Thomas and Susannah Sunlay
Early History - Lived with wife Susannah 16 Torry Rd, Aberdeen.
Rank - Engineman 932 E.S 4770 E.S. R.N.R.
Service History - Discharge Date 25th January 1919
Sources:
WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers
ADM 1/8463/175
BT 377/7/134173
Name - Tunley Frederick James
DOB - 7th May 1884
Place of Birth - West Brompton, London
Parents -
Early History - From Laytonstone.
Rank - Able Seaman (RFR B 5265) 205251 (Ch)
Service History -
DOB - 7th May 1884
Place of Birth - West Brompton, London
Parents -
Early History - From Laytonstone.
Rank - Able Seaman (RFR B 5265) 205251 (Ch)
Service History -
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No. 9.N.P 16 July 1916
Madam,
I regret to have to inform you that telegraphic
information has been received in this department that
H.M.Trawler ''ERA'' was sunk in action on the 11th. instant
and that Frederick James Tunley, Able Seaman, official
Number 205251 (R.F.R.,B.5265) is reported as missing.
A further communication will be made to you
immediately any further information respecting him is
received.
I am Madam,
Your obedient servant,
Madam,
I regret to have to inform you that telegraphic
information has been received in this department that
H.M.Trawler ''ERA'' was sunk in action on the 11th. instant
and that Frederick James Tunley, Able Seaman, official
Number 205251 (R.F.R.,B.5265) is reported as missing.
A further communication will be made to you
immediately any further information respecting him is
received.
I am Madam,
Your obedient servant,
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No.9.N.P. 4900/16. August 1916.
Madam,
with reference to the letter from this department of
the 17th. instant, respecting Frederick James Tunley A.B.
Official Number 205251 (RFR.Ch.B.5625) late of H.M.Trawler
''ERA'', I have to inform you that he has now been officially
reported by the German Government to be a prisoner of War
at Gefengenenlager, Dulmen, German.
I am, Madam
Your obedient servant,
Accountant General
of the Navy
Mrs. L. I. Tunley
c/o Mrs Hogg,
197 Victoria Road,
Torry,
Aberdeen.
Madam,
with reference to the letter from this department of
the 17th. instant, respecting Frederick James Tunley A.B.
Official Number 205251 (RFR.Ch.B.5625) late of H.M.Trawler
''ERA'', I have to inform you that he has now been officially
reported by the German Government to be a prisoner of War
at Gefengenenlager, Dulmen, German.
I am, Madam
Your obedient servant,
Accountant General
of the Navy
Mrs. L. I. Tunley
c/o Mrs Hogg,
197 Victoria Road,
Torry,
Aberdeen.
Transcript above from pages from ADM 1/8463/175.
London Gazette´ (1916 - 1920)
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Sources:
ADM 1/8463/175
ADM 188/357/205251
BT 339:6 Mercantile Marine Officers; Nominal lists; copies of ´London Gazette´ (1916 - 1920)
UK, Navy Lists, 1888-1970 Jan 1919
London Gazette - 30536 - 19 FEBRUARY 1918 - Honours for Services in Action with Enemy Submarines.
ADM 1/8463/175
ADM 188/357/205251
BT 339:6 Mercantile Marine Officers; Nominal lists; copies of ´London Gazette´ (1916 - 1920)
UK, Navy Lists, 1888-1970 Jan 1919
London Gazette - 30536 - 19 FEBRUARY 1918 - Honours for Services in Action with Enemy Submarines.
