HMT Sophron
HMT Sophron. (Adty No 725) 22/08/1917
Displacement: 195 grt.
Length: 35.7m. Beam: 6.7m. Draught: 3.5m
Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw
Machinery: Amos & Smith, Ltd., Hull
Complement: 14 officers and men.
Men Lost: 8
Armament: 1 x 6pdr
Displacement: 195 grt.
Length: 35.7m. Beam: 6.7m. Draught: 3.5m
Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw
Machinery: Amos & Smith, Ltd., Hull
Complement: 14 officers and men.
Men Lost: 8
Armament: 1 x 6pdr
The steel trawler Sophron was built by Cook, Welton & Gemmell Ltd. Hull in 1903 for Standard Steam Fishing Co. Ltd., Grimsby and given the registration GY.1270. The machinery was made by Amos & Smith, Ltd., Hull
History
Grimsby News - Friday 09 December 1904
CASUALTIES. .
Yesterday morning the steam trawler Sophron towed in the s.s. Magic, the latter's boilers having given out.
Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer - Saturday 21 January 1905
THRILLING TALE OF THE SEA TRAWLERS FEARFUL EXPERIENCES. Another thrilling story of the sea was unfolded at Grimsby. when the trawler Sophron entered dock from a trip to the Icelandic fishing ground.. while on their way they encountered the full force of the gale, and shipping a heavy sea the craft was tossed about in merciless fashion. Huge waves swept the deck, and one of these took overboard the third hand and trimmer. A great effort was made by the skipper and crew to rescue the drowning fishermen, but owing to the heavy seas the poor fellows. were never seen again. A pathetic incident was witnessed as the Sophron entered docks. Standing on the quay was the wife of the third hand. and, seeing the vessel approaching the dock,. she, like many others, had no thought of the terrible news awaiting her. Seeing the flag half-mast a crowd soon gathered around the vessel, among them being the wife and mother.. Upon hearing the terrible news the former collapsed, and was carried away from the unfortunate trawler.
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Thursday 22 March 1906
LINCOLNSHIRE. ALLEGED ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT SEA. William Grundy, a Grimsby steward, was yesterday charged with attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a razor while at sea on the trawler Sophron. The chief engineer of the vessel said early in the morning of Jan. 12 he saw the prisoner in the galley cooking breakfast, but some minutes later found him lying on the locker with his head dangling over the edge. Blood was pouring from a gash in the throat, and a razor lay on the deck. Witness informed the skipper, who had the man’s injuries dressed, and then steamed full speed for port. Chief Constable Stirling stated owing to the rest of the crew being at sea, and the skipper in hospital with a broken leg sustained in last week’s gale, he could not offer further evidence against prisoner. Prisoner said he could not remember anything of the matter. The Stipendiary committed Him for trial at the Quarter Sessions.
CASUALTIES. .
Yesterday morning the steam trawler Sophron towed in the s.s. Magic, the latter's boilers having given out.
Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer - Saturday 21 January 1905
THRILLING TALE OF THE SEA TRAWLERS FEARFUL EXPERIENCES. Another thrilling story of the sea was unfolded at Grimsby. when the trawler Sophron entered dock from a trip to the Icelandic fishing ground.. while on their way they encountered the full force of the gale, and shipping a heavy sea the craft was tossed about in merciless fashion. Huge waves swept the deck, and one of these took overboard the third hand and trimmer. A great effort was made by the skipper and crew to rescue the drowning fishermen, but owing to the heavy seas the poor fellows. were never seen again. A pathetic incident was witnessed as the Sophron entered docks. Standing on the quay was the wife of the third hand. and, seeing the vessel approaching the dock,. she, like many others, had no thought of the terrible news awaiting her. Seeing the flag half-mast a crowd soon gathered around the vessel, among them being the wife and mother.. Upon hearing the terrible news the former collapsed, and was carried away from the unfortunate trawler.
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Thursday 22 March 1906
LINCOLNSHIRE. ALLEGED ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT SEA. William Grundy, a Grimsby steward, was yesterday charged with attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a razor while at sea on the trawler Sophron. The chief engineer of the vessel said early in the morning of Jan. 12 he saw the prisoner in the galley cooking breakfast, but some minutes later found him lying on the locker with his head dangling over the edge. Blood was pouring from a gash in the throat, and a razor lay on the deck. Witness informed the skipper, who had the man’s injuries dressed, and then steamed full speed for port. Chief Constable Stirling stated owing to the rest of the crew being at sea, and the skipper in hospital with a broken leg sustained in last week’s gale, he could not offer further evidence against prisoner. Prisoner said he could not remember anything of the matter. The Stipendiary committed Him for trial at the Quarter Sessions.
The Loss
On the 22nd August 1917 HMT Sophron, paired with HMT Thomas Young, were tasked with sweeping possible mines in the vicinity of a German minelaying U Boat, UC-41, that had been sunk the previous day on one of its own mines.
The wreck of the U Boat had been marked by a danbuoy. The minesweeping operation started at 07.15 and very shortly after HMT Sophron struck a mine on her port quarter and very quickly sank with the loss of eight crew. There were six survivors.
The wreck of the U Boat had been marked by a danbuoy. The minesweeping operation started at 07.15 and very shortly after HMT Sophron struck a mine on her port quarter and very quickly sank with the loss of eight crew. There were six survivors.
Taken from the Bi Monthly Minesweeping Report - 16th August to 31st August 1917 - ADM 116-1517
GROUP ''D'' On August 21st a yawl reported that she has sighted an enemy submarine 4 miles S.E. by S of Scurdyness Lighthouse at 1100. At 1650 on the same day armed trawlers when sweeping the Tay Estuary observed a heavy explosion followed by air bubbles and thick brown oil rising to surface in large quantities. Course was at once altered and position swept when sweep wire parted on an obstruction, one part coming clear, the other end remaining foul, and being cleared only with difficulty. Depth charges were dropped, more oil and air bubbles rising to surface. A type IV mine was swept up in this position and sunk by gunfire. Position of what was approximately a destroyed submarine was carefully buoyed, sounding were taken from a small boat, and hand lead line became entangled in obstruction.
Clearing operations were commenced on the following morning. At 0715 the armed trawler ''SOPHRON'' was destroyed by a mine, her chain sweep having apparently fouled either a submerged moored mine or a mine laying on the bottom, the explosion being deep and actually well clear of the vessel. A further mine type IV was brought to the surface and sunk later in the day 1 mile N.N.E of Tay fairway Buoy. Clearing operations were continued on the following day, but no further mines were located. on the next day (24th) a check sweep with chain was carried out, but no further mines being found, area was considered clear. The submarine reported by the yawl was probably the one now proved by divers to have sunk in the Tay entrance, as her position and course when sighted are consistent with the supposition.
Clearing operations were commenced on the following morning. At 0715 the armed trawler ''SOPHRON'' was destroyed by a mine, her chain sweep having apparently fouled either a submerged moored mine or a mine laying on the bottom, the explosion being deep and actually well clear of the vessel. A further mine type IV was brought to the surface and sunk later in the day 1 mile N.N.E of Tay fairway Buoy. Clearing operations were continued on the following day, but no further mines were located. on the next day (24th) a check sweep with chain was carried out, but no further mines being found, area was considered clear. The submarine reported by the yawl was probably the one now proved by divers to have sunk in the Tay entrance, as her position and course when sighted are consistent with the supposition.
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From ADM 137/3310 - Loss of H.M. Trawler SOPHRON
Extract from Court of Enquiry on 22nd August 1917. Pg. 262-263
Lieutenant C. Stuart Burgon, Royal Navy Reserve, the commanding officer of H.M Trawler ''CHIKARA'', called and cautioned.
Q. Are you Lieutenant C. Stuart Burgon, Royal Navy Reserve ?
A. Yes sir.
Q Were you in command of the Trawler ''CHIKARA'' on the 22nd August 1917 ?
A. Yes sir.
Q. Did you actually see the ''SOPHRON'' blow up ?
A. I heard it and saw the water settling down, and the ''SOPHRON'S'' bow disappear.
Q. Is there anything you wish to add to your written report concerning the ''SOPHRON'' dated 25th August 1917.
A. Yes, sir. There is a discrepancy in the time. The time of launching the boat should be 7.25 instead of 7.30. That is all.
Q. You state you picked up one body, the body of Easter, Able Seaman ?
A. Yes sir.
Q. Was he wearing a lifebelt ?
A. No sir.
Q. You mention in your report the meritorious service and gallantry was displayed by J Irvine, Second Hand of ''CHIKARA''.
Will you state the circumstances ?
A. I approached the spot at full speed. Irvine was in charge of launching the boat, which he carried out with the boat going
at high speed without any accident. He promptly put the boat into the water and arrived over the position among the
debris and picked up this man Easter. He took every means in his power to ascertain whether there was life and bring him
round. He got him on board the ship and immediately after went out again and continued the search. He searched the area
very thoroughly for one and a half hours without finding traces of any other survivors. He was able to do this work absolutely
on his own initiative. He carried it out in a very satisfactory manner, with great zeal, and with no time lost. I had to leave it
to him because I was attending to the survivors on the ''THOMAS YOUNG'', and giving the skipper the necessary instructions.
I mention that sir, because on a previous occasion when the ''NORTHUMBRIA'' went up, a Petty Officer of the ''NORTHUMBRIA''
was rescued alive; the weather being very rough and the night dark. In both occasions the boat was in danger of capsizing.
Irvine was in charge, and brought this man safely on board within fifteen minutes of the ship going up. He was the last survivor.
Witness withdrew.
Q. Are you Lieutenant C. Stuart Burgon, Royal Navy Reserve ?
A. Yes sir.
Q Were you in command of the Trawler ''CHIKARA'' on the 22nd August 1917 ?
A. Yes sir.
Q. Did you actually see the ''SOPHRON'' blow up ?
A. I heard it and saw the water settling down, and the ''SOPHRON'S'' bow disappear.
Q. Is there anything you wish to add to your written report concerning the ''SOPHRON'' dated 25th August 1917.
A. Yes, sir. There is a discrepancy in the time. The time of launching the boat should be 7.25 instead of 7.30. That is all.
Q. You state you picked up one body, the body of Easter, Able Seaman ?
A. Yes sir.
Q. Was he wearing a lifebelt ?
A. No sir.
Q. You mention in your report the meritorious service and gallantry was displayed by J Irvine, Second Hand of ''CHIKARA''.
Will you state the circumstances ?
A. I approached the spot at full speed. Irvine was in charge of launching the boat, which he carried out with the boat going
at high speed without any accident. He promptly put the boat into the water and arrived over the position among the
debris and picked up this man Easter. He took every means in his power to ascertain whether there was life and bring him
round. He got him on board the ship and immediately after went out again and continued the search. He searched the area
very thoroughly for one and a half hours without finding traces of any other survivors. He was able to do this work absolutely
on his own initiative. He carried it out in a very satisfactory manner, with great zeal, and with no time lost. I had to leave it
to him because I was attending to the survivors on the ''THOMAS YOUNG'', and giving the skipper the necessary instructions.
I mention that sir, because on a previous occasion when the ''NORTHUMBRIA'' went up, a Petty Officer of the ''NORTHUMBRIA''
was rescued alive; the weather being very rough and the night dark. In both occasions the boat was in danger of capsizing.
Irvine was in charge, and brought this man safely on board within fifteen minutes of the ship going up. He was the last survivor.
Witness withdrew.
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H.M. Trawler ''JACKINTH''
25th, August 1917
25th, August 1917
Sirs,
I have the honour to report the loss of the H.M. Trawler ''SOPHRON''
while clearing a minefield off the Tay River on Wednesday Morning the
22nd August 1917.
I commenced a clearing sweep of T.3, with four pairs in ''C'' Formation,
''JACKINTH'' being guide of fleet. Detailed ''THOMAS YOUNG'' and
''SOPHRON'' to sweep around the vicinity of buoyed position of submarine
with chain sweep.
At 0715, heard an explosion apparently of a mine exploding in a sweep,
but owing to low visibility nothing was seen and I continued sweeping.
Shortly afterwards ''STRATHFINELLA'' closed to full speed and reported
to me that the ''SOPHRON'' had been blown up by a mine and that the
''CHIKARA'' had slipped and proceeded to render assistance.
I completed the sweep and ''CHIKARA'' closed and reported to me the
action he had taken, details of which are embodied in the attached
statement by Lieutenant Charles S. Burgon R.N.R.
I have the honour to be
sir
Your obedient servant
I have the honour to report the loss of the H.M. Trawler ''SOPHRON''
while clearing a minefield off the Tay River on Wednesday Morning the
22nd August 1917.
I commenced a clearing sweep of T.3, with four pairs in ''C'' Formation,
''JACKINTH'' being guide of fleet. Detailed ''THOMAS YOUNG'' and
''SOPHRON'' to sweep around the vicinity of buoyed position of submarine
with chain sweep.
At 0715, heard an explosion apparently of a mine exploding in a sweep,
but owing to low visibility nothing was seen and I continued sweeping.
Shortly afterwards ''STRATHFINELLA'' closed to full speed and reported
to me that the ''SOPHRON'' had been blown up by a mine and that the
''CHIKARA'' had slipped and proceeded to render assistance.
I completed the sweep and ''CHIKARA'' closed and reported to me the
action he had taken, details of which are embodied in the attached
statement by Lieutenant Charles S. Burgon R.N.R.
I have the honour to be
sir
Your obedient servant
LIEUTENANT R.N.R.
In command.
The Senior Officer
GRANTON.
In command.
The Senior Officer
GRANTON.
The Wreck
HMT Sophron has the UKHO Wreck Card 3000. The wreck was originally added to the chart in 1919 in position 56 23 35N, 02 35 25W.
In 1923 this was amended to Dangerous Wreck (1919)
In 1923 this was amended to Dangerous Wreck (1919)
In 1989 an extensive search by Gordon Wadsworth, in the UKHO position, failed to locate the wreck.
The Gardline Hydro survey also failed to locate the wreck in 2008 and the UKHO Wreck Card was amended to ''DEAD''.
The charted wreck position for HMT Sophron is 2.2 miles south from the wrecksite of UC-41.
The divers reported that at least 10 mines were still on board out of 18 but did not report if mine chute 4 was full or empty so unknown if this was the first line being laid when lost or if several other mines were dropped in the charted area of HMT Sophron. 4 were swept in the vicinity of the wreck of UC 41, one accounted for the submarine and one for HMT Sophron which leaves two mines unaccounted for.
It is likely that the above UKHO charted position is an error.
The Gardline Hydro survey also failed to locate the wreck in 2008 and the UKHO Wreck Card was amended to ''DEAD''.
The charted wreck position for HMT Sophron is 2.2 miles south from the wrecksite of UC-41.
The divers reported that at least 10 mines were still on board out of 18 but did not report if mine chute 4 was full or empty so unknown if this was the first line being laid when lost or if several other mines were dropped in the charted area of HMT Sophron. 4 were swept in the vicinity of the wreck of UC 41, one accounted for the submarine and one for HMT Sophron which leaves two mines unaccounted for.
It is likely that the above UKHO charted position is an error.
Possible Wrecks
ADM 137/3310 - Loss of H.M. Trawler SOPHRON and the Bi Monthly minesweeping reports say that HMT Sophron was lost off the red Tay Fairway Buoy which is near the wreck of UC 41.
Position in Bi Monthly Minesweeping Reports - ADM 116-1517
Chart 149 : Elie to Arbroath (1939) showing wreck UC41 and Tay Fairway Buoy (UKHO)
The area at the entrance to the River Tay has been well surveyed and five wrecks were located in the area HMT Sophron was most probably lost.
UKHO Wreck Card number: 3016 - SS Anu (Probably) . The SS Anu was an Estonian cargo ship of 1421 grt and 76.2m in length. The ship was sunk by a mine laid off the River Tay in 1940. The wreck card was created the same year and the wreck was added to the chart as a dangerous wreck in position 56°26,39'N 02°36,54'W.
In 1969 HMS Beagle located the wreck and described the contact as being a small wreck, 200ft long, laying 045°/225°, in position 56°26,54'N 02°35,41'W.
In 1989 the wreck was dived by experienced wreck diver Gordon Wadsworth and described as ''Complete Wk. Small trawler type. Stands 3 mtrs high.''
A survey in 2004 located in 56°26,952'N 02°36,028'W. It was described as ''Intact, upright, with slight list'' The dimensions given from the survey were 38m x 10m x 1.8m. 160°/340° with bows towards 340°.
The 2004 survey shows a contact to small to be the wreck of SS Anu and with the description by Gordon Wadsworth of a small trawler type then this could be HMT Sophron.
UKHO Wreck Card number: 63101 - Unknown. Located in 2003 in position 56°26,935'N 02°36,651'W. There are no survey details on the wreck card.
UKHO Wreck Card number: 63116 - Unknown. Located in 2003 in position 56°26,745'N 02°36,962'W. The wreck was surveyed again in 2004. Sonar dimensions 35m x 15m x 4,3m. Surveying details describe the wreck as partially intact and upright.
UKHO Wreck Card number: 63117 - Unknown. Located in 2003 in position 56°26,58'N 02°37,132'W. The wreck was surveyed again in 2004. Sonar dimensions 25m x 5m x 2,8m. Surveying details describe the wreck as intact and upright.
UKHO Wreck Card number: 101214 - Unknown. Located in 2022 by Clinton Marine Survey in position 56°26,073'N 02°37,185'W. Sonar dimensions 38.5m x 19m x 1.2 m and orientated 226/046 deg and described as ''potentially buried and degraded wreck''.
UKHO Wreck Card number: 3016 - SS Anu (Probably) . The SS Anu was an Estonian cargo ship of 1421 grt and 76.2m in length. The ship was sunk by a mine laid off the River Tay in 1940. The wreck card was created the same year and the wreck was added to the chart as a dangerous wreck in position 56°26,39'N 02°36,54'W.
In 1969 HMS Beagle located the wreck and described the contact as being a small wreck, 200ft long, laying 045°/225°, in position 56°26,54'N 02°35,41'W.
In 1989 the wreck was dived by experienced wreck diver Gordon Wadsworth and described as ''Complete Wk. Small trawler type. Stands 3 mtrs high.''
A survey in 2004 located in 56°26,952'N 02°36,028'W. It was described as ''Intact, upright, with slight list'' The dimensions given from the survey were 38m x 10m x 1.8m. 160°/340° with bows towards 340°.
The 2004 survey shows a contact to small to be the wreck of SS Anu and with the description by Gordon Wadsworth of a small trawler type then this could be HMT Sophron.
UKHO Wreck Card number: 63101 - Unknown. Located in 2003 in position 56°26,935'N 02°36,651'W. There are no survey details on the wreck card.
UKHO Wreck Card number: 63116 - Unknown. Located in 2003 in position 56°26,745'N 02°36,962'W. The wreck was surveyed again in 2004. Sonar dimensions 35m x 15m x 4,3m. Surveying details describe the wreck as partially intact and upright.
UKHO Wreck Card number: 63117 - Unknown. Located in 2003 in position 56°26,58'N 02°37,132'W. The wreck was surveyed again in 2004. Sonar dimensions 25m x 5m x 2,8m. Surveying details describe the wreck as intact and upright.
UKHO Wreck Card number: 101214 - Unknown. Located in 2022 by Clinton Marine Survey in position 56°26,073'N 02°37,185'W. Sonar dimensions 38.5m x 19m x 1.2 m and orientated 226/046 deg and described as ''potentially buried and degraded wreck''.
UC-41 and nearby wrecks (UKHO)
Crew Lost †22/08/1917
Name - BROWN, John Morgan (38)
DOB - 16 Sep 1877
Place of Birth - Fisherrow, Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Margaret Brown, of 190, New St., Fisherrois, Musselburgh
Rank - Second Hand (no. 1916SA) RNR
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB - 16 Sep 1877
Place of Birth - Fisherrow, Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Margaret Brown, of 190, New St., Fisherrois, Musselburgh
Rank - Second Hand (no. 1916SA) RNR
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Sources:
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Name - CARPENTER, Sydenham (21)
DOB - 11 July 1896
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles Sydenham Carpenter & Eda Carpenter
Early History -
Rank - Signalman, RNVR, Bristol Z 1466
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Bristol Times and Mirror - Wednesday 29 August 1917
Secretary Admiralty following Killed : Carpenter Sydenham Signalman RNVR Z1466
DOB - 11 July 1896
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles Sydenham Carpenter & Eda Carpenter
Early History -
Rank - Signalman, RNVR, Bristol Z 1466
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Bristol Times and Mirror - Wednesday 29 August 1917
Secretary Admiralty following Killed : Carpenter Sydenham Signalman RNVR Z1466
Sources:
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www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
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www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - EASTER, James Harrold,
DOB - Jun 1892
Place of Birth - Diss, Norfolk
Parents - Son of Rev. James Easter & Ellen Cozens
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. London Z/4730) RNVR
Service History - Edinburgh (Seafield) Cemetery. Location of Grave Lair M.379. Body recovered at time of loss by HMT Chikara.
DOB - Jun 1892
Place of Birth - Diss, Norfolk
Parents - Son of Rev. James Easter & Ellen Cozens
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. London Z/4730) RNVR
Service History - Edinburgh (Seafield) Cemetery. Location of Grave Lair M.379. Body recovered at time of loss by HMT Chikara.
Edinburgh (Seafield) Cemetery Photo: Peter Drysdale (Find a Grave)
Source:
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www.findagrave.com
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www.findagrave.com
Name - FOSTER John
DOB - 16 Apr 1866
Place of Birth -Queenstown, County Cork
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Norah, 13 Westbourne Place, Queenstown, Co Cork
Rank - Petty Officer 1st Class (no. 117626), Royal Fleet Reserve,RFR/DEV/A/1443
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB - 16 Apr 1866
Place of Birth -Queenstown, County Cork
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Norah, 13 Westbourne Place, Queenstown, Co Cork
Rank - Petty Officer 1st Class (no. 117626), Royal Fleet Reserve,RFR/DEV/A/1443
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Sources:
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Name - HANN, Alfred George Brown
DOB - 10th August 1883
Place of Birth - Grimsby, Lincolnshire,
Parents - Son of George Hann & Caroline Brown
Early History - Husband of Jane Ann Singleton Hann, of 364, Wellington St., Grimsby
Rank - Trimmer (no. 1242TS) RNR
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 10th August 1883
Place of Birth - Grimsby, Lincolnshire,
Parents - Son of George Hann & Caroline Brown
Early History - Husband of Jane Ann Singleton Hann, of 364, Wellington St., Grimsby
Rank - Trimmer (no. 1242TS) RNR
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
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Name - HORSLEY, James (49)
DOB - 11th November 1869
Place of Birth -Colchester, Essex, England
Parents - Son of George and Ada Charlotte Horsley, of Colchester
Early History - Husband of Ellen Horsley, of 125, Castle St., Grimsby
Rank - Trimmer Cook (no. 81TC), RNR
Service History -Served in South African War. Mentioned for Special Service H.M.T. Sophron, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 11th November 1869
Place of Birth -Colchester, Essex, England
Parents - Son of George and Ada Charlotte Horsley, of Colchester
Early History - Husband of Ellen Horsley, of 125, Castle St., Grimsby
Rank - Trimmer Cook (no. 81TC), RNR
Service History -Served in South African War. Mentioned for Special Service H.M.T. Sophron, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
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Name - MORRISON Finlay
DOB - 5th February 1898
Place of Birth -South Dell Barvas Isle of Lewis Scotland
Parents - Son of Norman Morrison 19, South Dell, Ness Stornoway
Early History -
Rank - Deckhand (no. 9104/A) RNR
Service History - Edinburgh (Seafield) Cemetery. Location of Grave Lair. M.377.
DOB - 5th February 1898
Place of Birth -South Dell Barvas Isle of Lewis Scotland
Parents - Son of Norman Morrison 19, South Dell, Ness Stornoway
Early History -
Rank - Deckhand (no. 9104/A) RNR
Service History - Edinburgh (Seafield) Cemetery. Location of Grave Lair. M.377.
Edinburgh (Seafield) Cemetery Photo: Peter Drysdale (Find a Grave)
Source:
CWGC
www.findagrave.com
CWGC
www.findagrave.com
Name - ROBINSON, Thomas (28)
DOB - 15th January 1889
Place of Birth -Grimsby
Parents - Son of William and Betsy Robinson, of Grimsby
Early History - Husband of Eva Robinson, of Killingholme, Lincs. Brother: George, 73 Stortford Street, Little Coates, Grimsby
Rank - Engineman (no. 1762TS) RNR
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 15th January 1889
Place of Birth -Grimsby
Parents - Son of William and Betsy Robinson, of Grimsby
Early History - Husband of Eva Robinson, of Killingholme, Lincs. Brother: George, 73 Stortford Street, Little Coates, Grimsby
Rank - Engineman (no. 1762TS) RNR
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
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Survivors
Robert Daubney Skipper
Frederick Moran Engineman
Patrick McGarry Deck Hand
James Wilson Deck Hand
James Johnston Deck Hand
George Pope Trimmer
From ADM 137/3310
Frederick Moran Engineman
Patrick McGarry Deck Hand
James Wilson Deck Hand
James Johnston Deck Hand
George Pope Trimmer
From ADM 137/3310
