HMY Verona
HMY Verona. (No 034 ) 24/02/1917
Displacement: 437 grt.
Length: 56.1 m. Beam: 7.3 m. Draught: 4.6 m
Propulsion: 2 schooner rigged masts, quadruple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw, 1 boiler.
Complement: officers and men.
Crew Lost: 23
Armament: 3 x 6 pdr. one on the stern and two at the bow. Depth charges.
Displacement: 437 grt.
Length: 56.1 m. Beam: 7.3 m. Draught: 4.6 m
Propulsion: 2 schooner rigged masts, quadruple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw, 1 boiler.
Complement: officers and men.
Crew Lost: 23
Armament: 3 x 6 pdr. one on the stern and two at the bow. Depth charges.
Lloyd's Register Of Yachts 1899
History
Steel steam yacht built in 1890 by Fleming & Ferguson Ltd., Paisley for Wood John Robert, Newcastle, Australia as S.Y. Imogen.
1893 SS Imogen was sold to Schilizzi D. S., Southampton (UK) and renamed S.Y. Lord Byron.
1894 purchased by Clark K. M. & N. - Kenneth M. Clark & Norman Clark, Glasgow and renamed S.Y. Katoomba.
1896 sold to C E & C A Allan, Glasgow & Belfast. renamed S.Y. Tighnamara.
1898 sold to Countess of Shaftsbury, registered Greenock.
1899 purchased by Davison Dalziel renamed S.Y. Verona.
1900 sold to Col Henry Platt, Llanfairfechan. North Wales.
1903 sold to Lt Col C. Meeking. Colnbrook, Bucks.
1914 sold to Alfred D. Broughton.
1914 sold to Hugh Andrews, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.
November 1914 hired by Admiralty as auxiliary patrol yacht HMY Verona
1893 SS Imogen was sold to Schilizzi D. S., Southampton (UK) and renamed S.Y. Lord Byron.
1894 purchased by Clark K. M. & N. - Kenneth M. Clark & Norman Clark, Glasgow and renamed S.Y. Katoomba.
1896 sold to C E & C A Allan, Glasgow & Belfast. renamed S.Y. Tighnamara.
1898 sold to Countess of Shaftsbury, registered Greenock.
1899 purchased by Davison Dalziel renamed S.Y. Verona.
1900 sold to Col Henry Platt, Llanfairfechan. North Wales.
1903 sold to Lt Col C. Meeking. Colnbrook, Bucks.
1914 sold to Alfred D. Broughton.
1914 sold to Hugh Andrews, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.
November 1914 hired by Admiralty as auxiliary patrol yacht HMY Verona
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Hampshire Advertiser - Wednesday 14 January 1891
YACHTING
Fleming and Ferguson. Paisley, have received an order from Mr. Peter Coats, to build a Steam Yacht of 250 tons, to fitted by the builders with a set of their quadruple engines to indicate 450h.p. The yacht will be built to the design of Mr. G. L. Watson.
Field - Saturday 16 August 1890
LAUNCH 0F THE STEAM YACHT IMOGEN.— Messrs Fleming and Ferguson, Paisley, launched this week a steel steam yacht, 194 ft. by 24ft. by I5 1/2 ft., of 410 tons yacht measurement. This vessel has been built to the order of Mr J. B. Wood, and is fitted up in a handsome manner, with all the latest improvements, including electric lights &c. Her accommodation consists of dining-room, smoking-room, drawing-room, state room, and music room. Her engines are to be of the builders' patent quadruple expansion type to indicate 1000 h.p., which it is expected will drive her thirteen knots. As she left the ways she was named the Imogen
Lloyd's List - Wednesday 17 September 1890
TRIAL TRIPS
IMOGEN.--On Sept. 12 the steam yacht Imogen, recently launched by Messrs. Fleming and Ferguson, Paisley, went down the Clyde for speed trial, and on the measured mile attained 14 knots per hour, the engines working without hitch or stoppage of any kind. The Imogen is a steam screw yacht of 410 tons yacht measurement, her dimensions being 157 feet by 24 feet by 15 feet 6 inches. She has been built to the order of Mr. J. R. Wood, of New South Wales. The engines are of the quadruple-expansion type to indicate 1,000-horse power.
Paisley & Renfrewshire Gazette - Saturday 12 May 1894
Mr Kenneth M. Clark's Steam Yacht. The handsome Paisley-built steam yacht Lord Byron, which Messrs. Kenneth M. and Norman Clark, Paisley, purchased at Southampton a few weeks ago, has had her name changed to Katoomba. This is much-named yacht, as she was called the Imogen when Messrs. Fleming A Ferguson turned her out from their yard on the Cart in 1890. Katoomba is a favourite name for a boat with the Messrs. Clark. It is the name of little place in the Blue Mountains of Australia, and the Messrs. Clark gave it to steam yacht before the one question.
Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette - Saturday 17 September 1898
STEAM YACHT TIGHNAMARA ASHORE AT CAPBELTOWN
Yesterday the steam yacht Tighnamara, 500 tons, of London (McGibbon, master), while proceeding from Oban to Campbeltown, ran ashore during a dense fog on Rhuepoint, about six miles south of Campbeltown harbour. The yacht lies in a dangerous and exposed position, with her stern in deep water and her bow resting on a rock, and completely out of the water. The vessel stranded at high water. The Tighnamara is owned by Mr Davidson Dalziel, who, with Lord Fingal and a distinguished party was asleep on board when the casualty occurred. The party were taken to Campbeltown in small-boats, and a steam launch from H.M.S. Northampton brought their effects to the town. The Tighnamara was formerly known as the Katoomba, and was owned by Messrs Clark, Paisley.
Tewkesbury Register - Saturday 24 September 1898
A GALLANT RESCUE
The steam yacht Tigh-na-Mara, which went on the rocks at Rhue Point at one o'clock on Friday morning of last week, was towed into Greenock on Monday by the tug Flying Irishman, while her passengers arrived in Glasgow late at night. The story of the disaster is somewhat sensational. The Tigh-na-Mara, which is a yacht of about 500 tons, is owned by Mr. Davison Dalziel, who had been at Oban for the regatta week. Although arrangements were made to leave Oban at an early hour on Thursday morning, the departure was postponed until three o'clock in the afternoon, owing to a fog. The party on board consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Davison Dalziel, Miss Helen Dalziel, Mrs Dalziel, sen., Miss Winneyowsky, the Earl of Fingall, the Hon. Harry Lee Dillon, and Mr. George Dalziel. Early on Friday morning of last week, after all the ladies had retired to rest, and while the gentlemen were still in the smoking saloon, a dense fog came on, and shortly afterwards the vessel struck the rocks with a dreadful crash, and then keeled over almost to the water's edge.
There was a heavy swell running at the time, and the situation appeared critical. The ladies were, however, brought on deck as rapidly as the position of the vessel would allow, and the boats lowered. Mr Harry Dillon performed a signal(sic) act of gallantry. A young lady in the party, while being lifted into the gig, in an almost insensible condition, by the Earl of Fingall, suddenly set up a piercing shriek, and struggled so violently that she fell into the water. In a moment Mr. Dillon had sprung into the water to her assistance, and being a fine swimmer, he succeeded in landing her on the ship, from which she was ultimately transferred to the boat.
In the meantime rockets were fired and blue lights burned without effect, and finding that no assistance was likely to be obtained, the entire party took to the boats, and commenced what to them must have proved a memorable journey. The seas were high, the coast dangerous, and fog intermittent, so that the 10 miles or more which separated them from Campbeltown had to be covered under exceptionally trying circumstances'. It was only after four hours of constant peril, the boats almost every few minutes being in danger of being swamped, that they reached Campbeltown, and found shelter in the hotel. The officers of her Majesty's ship Northampton, as soon as they heard of the disaster, sent a launch to the assistance of the Tigh-na-Mara and crew, and brought clothing on shore for the ladies. The entire party left for London on Tuesday morning.
Field - Saturday 14 January 1899
YACHT INTELLIGENCE
Cowes:- the s.y. Tighnamara, Countess of Shaftsbury, has sailed for the Mediterranean.
North Wales Chronicle - Saturday 29 July 1899
THE SAFETY OF COLONEL PLATT, AN UNFOUNDED RUMOUR. It is inexplicable how the rumour gained currency in some parts of Anglesey and: Caernarvonshire on Friday that some disaster had befallen Colonel Henry Platt, CB., of Gorddinog,. Llan- fairfechan, and members of his family,, who had gone with their fine steam yacht "Verona," for a cruise. to Norway. Al! along this story, the origin of which cannot be traced, has been disbelieved by fir W. A. Dew, of Wellfield-;.Bangor, Colonel Platt's estate agent, and by Mr. J.. M- Baker, of. Gorddinog estate office. On Tuesday morning. Mr Dew received a letter from-Colonel Platt, dated the 22nd inst., and written onboard the steam yacht "Verona" from Fra Fjord Stavanger. In this communication Colonel Platt stated that he and all the, party on board were: well, and that they were experiencing exceedingly fine weather.. .We are glad. to learn today, through Mr. J. M. Baker, that news was received from Colonel Platt on Thursday, the communication being, dated Monday last, the 24th inst. Colonel Platt. and his party ae all well and the yacht quite safe. There cannot now, therefore, be any doubt. that the story bruited about that the yacht and its occupants had-been lost was without any .foundation whatever.
YACHTING
Fleming and Ferguson. Paisley, have received an order from Mr. Peter Coats, to build a Steam Yacht of 250 tons, to fitted by the builders with a set of their quadruple engines to indicate 450h.p. The yacht will be built to the design of Mr. G. L. Watson.
Field - Saturday 16 August 1890
LAUNCH 0F THE STEAM YACHT IMOGEN.— Messrs Fleming and Ferguson, Paisley, launched this week a steel steam yacht, 194 ft. by 24ft. by I5 1/2 ft., of 410 tons yacht measurement. This vessel has been built to the order of Mr J. B. Wood, and is fitted up in a handsome manner, with all the latest improvements, including electric lights &c. Her accommodation consists of dining-room, smoking-room, drawing-room, state room, and music room. Her engines are to be of the builders' patent quadruple expansion type to indicate 1000 h.p., which it is expected will drive her thirteen knots. As she left the ways she was named the Imogen
Lloyd's List - Wednesday 17 September 1890
TRIAL TRIPS
IMOGEN.--On Sept. 12 the steam yacht Imogen, recently launched by Messrs. Fleming and Ferguson, Paisley, went down the Clyde for speed trial, and on the measured mile attained 14 knots per hour, the engines working without hitch or stoppage of any kind. The Imogen is a steam screw yacht of 410 tons yacht measurement, her dimensions being 157 feet by 24 feet by 15 feet 6 inches. She has been built to the order of Mr. J. R. Wood, of New South Wales. The engines are of the quadruple-expansion type to indicate 1,000-horse power.
Paisley & Renfrewshire Gazette - Saturday 12 May 1894
Mr Kenneth M. Clark's Steam Yacht. The handsome Paisley-built steam yacht Lord Byron, which Messrs. Kenneth M. and Norman Clark, Paisley, purchased at Southampton a few weeks ago, has had her name changed to Katoomba. This is much-named yacht, as she was called the Imogen when Messrs. Fleming A Ferguson turned her out from their yard on the Cart in 1890. Katoomba is a favourite name for a boat with the Messrs. Clark. It is the name of little place in the Blue Mountains of Australia, and the Messrs. Clark gave it to steam yacht before the one question.
Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette - Saturday 17 September 1898
STEAM YACHT TIGHNAMARA ASHORE AT CAPBELTOWN
Yesterday the steam yacht Tighnamara, 500 tons, of London (McGibbon, master), while proceeding from Oban to Campbeltown, ran ashore during a dense fog on Rhuepoint, about six miles south of Campbeltown harbour. The yacht lies in a dangerous and exposed position, with her stern in deep water and her bow resting on a rock, and completely out of the water. The vessel stranded at high water. The Tighnamara is owned by Mr Davidson Dalziel, who, with Lord Fingal and a distinguished party was asleep on board when the casualty occurred. The party were taken to Campbeltown in small-boats, and a steam launch from H.M.S. Northampton brought their effects to the town. The Tighnamara was formerly known as the Katoomba, and was owned by Messrs Clark, Paisley.
Tewkesbury Register - Saturday 24 September 1898
A GALLANT RESCUE
The steam yacht Tigh-na-Mara, which went on the rocks at Rhue Point at one o'clock on Friday morning of last week, was towed into Greenock on Monday by the tug Flying Irishman, while her passengers arrived in Glasgow late at night. The story of the disaster is somewhat sensational. The Tigh-na-Mara, which is a yacht of about 500 tons, is owned by Mr. Davison Dalziel, who had been at Oban for the regatta week. Although arrangements were made to leave Oban at an early hour on Thursday morning, the departure was postponed until three o'clock in the afternoon, owing to a fog. The party on board consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Davison Dalziel, Miss Helen Dalziel, Mrs Dalziel, sen., Miss Winneyowsky, the Earl of Fingall, the Hon. Harry Lee Dillon, and Mr. George Dalziel. Early on Friday morning of last week, after all the ladies had retired to rest, and while the gentlemen were still in the smoking saloon, a dense fog came on, and shortly afterwards the vessel struck the rocks with a dreadful crash, and then keeled over almost to the water's edge.
There was a heavy swell running at the time, and the situation appeared critical. The ladies were, however, brought on deck as rapidly as the position of the vessel would allow, and the boats lowered. Mr Harry Dillon performed a signal(sic) act of gallantry. A young lady in the party, while being lifted into the gig, in an almost insensible condition, by the Earl of Fingall, suddenly set up a piercing shriek, and struggled so violently that she fell into the water. In a moment Mr. Dillon had sprung into the water to her assistance, and being a fine swimmer, he succeeded in landing her on the ship, from which she was ultimately transferred to the boat.
In the meantime rockets were fired and blue lights burned without effect, and finding that no assistance was likely to be obtained, the entire party took to the boats, and commenced what to them must have proved a memorable journey. The seas were high, the coast dangerous, and fog intermittent, so that the 10 miles or more which separated them from Campbeltown had to be covered under exceptionally trying circumstances'. It was only after four hours of constant peril, the boats almost every few minutes being in danger of being swamped, that they reached Campbeltown, and found shelter in the hotel. The officers of her Majesty's ship Northampton, as soon as they heard of the disaster, sent a launch to the assistance of the Tigh-na-Mara and crew, and brought clothing on shore for the ladies. The entire party left for London on Tuesday morning.
Field - Saturday 14 January 1899
YACHT INTELLIGENCE
Cowes:- the s.y. Tighnamara, Countess of Shaftsbury, has sailed for the Mediterranean.
North Wales Chronicle - Saturday 29 July 1899
THE SAFETY OF COLONEL PLATT, AN UNFOUNDED RUMOUR. It is inexplicable how the rumour gained currency in some parts of Anglesey and: Caernarvonshire on Friday that some disaster had befallen Colonel Henry Platt, CB., of Gorddinog,. Llan- fairfechan, and members of his family,, who had gone with their fine steam yacht "Verona," for a cruise. to Norway. Al! along this story, the origin of which cannot be traced, has been disbelieved by fir W. A. Dew, of Wellfield-;.Bangor, Colonel Platt's estate agent, and by Mr. J.. M- Baker, of. Gorddinog estate office. On Tuesday morning. Mr Dew received a letter from-Colonel Platt, dated the 22nd inst., and written onboard the steam yacht "Verona" from Fra Fjord Stavanger. In this communication Colonel Platt stated that he and all the, party on board were: well, and that they were experiencing exceedingly fine weather.. .We are glad. to learn today, through Mr. J. M. Baker, that news was received from Colonel Platt on Thursday, the communication being, dated Monday last, the 24th inst. Colonel Platt. and his party ae all well and the yacht quite safe. There cannot now, therefore, be any doubt. that the story bruited about that the yacht and its occupants had-been lost was without any .foundation whatever.
The Loss
On the morning of February 24th, 1917, HMY Verona was on anti submarine patrol off Tarbat Ness. The boat struck a mine that had been laid from the German U Boat, UC-33 (Martin Schelle) early January 1917. , HMY Verona sank in two minutes with the loss of 23 officers & crew.
UC-33
Extract from the KTB of UC 33 from 30/12/1916
to 07/01/1917 Patrol
Translation of above:
Cromarty Firth _ The entrance to the Cromarty Firth was, as intended, blocked by three mines at Tarbat Ness (for ships traveling to the north).and one at Burghead (for ships approaching from the south under Cromarty Firth) closed. The barrier at Tarbat Ness was placed a little further from land (3 1/2 nm) so that it is in the likely route of the large ships, which probably head directly for the Cromarty light buoy from Noss Head
Cromarty Firth _ The entrance to the Cromarty Firth was, as intended, blocked by three mines at Tarbat Ness (for ships traveling to the north).and one at Burghead (for ships approaching from the south under Cromarty Firth) closed. The barrier at Tarbat Ness was placed a little further from land (3 1/2 nm) so that it is in the likely route of the large ships, which probably head directly for the Cromarty light buoy from Noss Head
Part of Mine Chart from KTB UC - 33
The Wreck
HMY Verona has the UKHO Wreck Card 2091. The wreck was added to the chart as NDW (non dangerous wreck) (1917) (PA) in position 575000N, 034100W (see chart below)
Logie Head to Tarbet Ness - Chart 3547 (1924) UKHO
A survey by HMS Welcome failed to find the wreck in 1955
The wreck of the steam yacht Verona was finally located by HMS Echo in 1976 in position 57°51,65'N 03°38,592'W in 33m. The wreck was reported broken in two with the bow section being the largest.
UKHO Wreck Card 2091 states:
12.1.05 LIES IN 39MTRS. WHOLE BOW LEANS TO STARBOARD. FORWARD GUN LIES ON SEABED. MAIN BOILER AND DONKEY BOILER IN PLACE, BUT MAIN BOILER HAS ROLLED 90DEGS TO STARBOARD. VESSEL IS BROKEN JUST AFT OF THE BOILER WITH AFT SECTION LYING AT 60-70DEGS ANGLE FROM BOW SECTION. HULL AFTER BREAK LIES ON PORT SIDE WITH STERN GUN ON SEABED. WK OWNED BY INVERNESS BSAC. (DIVER MAGAZINE JAN'05).
The wreck of the steam yacht Verona was finally located by HMS Echo in 1976 in position 57°51,65'N 03°38,592'W in 33m. The wreck was reported broken in two with the bow section being the largest.
UKHO Wreck Card 2091 states:
12.1.05 LIES IN 39MTRS. WHOLE BOW LEANS TO STARBOARD. FORWARD GUN LIES ON SEABED. MAIN BOILER AND DONKEY BOILER IN PLACE, BUT MAIN BOILER HAS ROLLED 90DEGS TO STARBOARD. VESSEL IS BROKEN JUST AFT OF THE BOILER WITH AFT SECTION LYING AT 60-70DEGS ANGLE FROM BOW SECTION. HULL AFTER BREAK LIES ON PORT SIDE WITH STERN GUN ON SEABED. WK OWNED BY INVERNESS BSAC. (DIVER MAGAZINE JAN'05).
Chart showing mine locations, wreck of HMY Verona and previous (PA) UKHO
Photos courtesy Gawaine Appleby
Crew Lost
Name - BIBBY, Harold Mowbray (23)
DOB - 24 Dec 1893
Place of Birth -Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Parents - Son of Alfred Bibby & Mary Emma Harold
Early History - 1901 census show Harold living in Douglas, Conchan, Isle of Man.
Rank - Ty/Lieutenant, RNR. Rank: Lieutenant (Temporary) Date of Seniority: 24 July 1916.
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial.
Isle of Man Examiner - Saturday 03 March 1917
ROLL OF HONOUR. BIBBY.—Feb. 24th, killed in the North Sea, aged 23 years, Lieut. Harold Mowbray Bibby, R.N.R., eldest son of Alfred Bibby, 44 Oxford-road, Bootle; formerly of Douglas, I.O.M.
Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Saturday 03 March 1917
LIEUT. H. M. BIBBY R.N.R
The Mercantile Marine Service Association has sustained a great loss in the death of one of its youthful members, Lieutenant Harold Mowbray Bibby R.N.R., who has been killed on active service in the North Sea, and the sympathy of the council is extended to Mr. Alfred Bibby, of 44, Oxford-road, Bootle, formerly of Douglas, I.O.M., who has thus been bereaved of his eldest son. Lieutenant Bibby first went to sea on December 5th, 1908, in the steamship Cervantes, belonging to Messrs. Lamport and Holt, of Liverpool, which was then under the command of Captain A. W. Amery, a popular and universally beloved member of the seafaring profession, and an old member of the association. He was then an apprentice, but five years later saw him the proud possessor of a Board of Trade second mate's certificate, at the very early age of 20 years. He made a three months' voyage in the steamship Ramazan, belonging to Messrs. H. Fernie and Sons, as third officer, but returned to Messrs. Lamport and Holt later, making voyages of seven months each in their steamers Sallust and Phidias, again under the command of Captain Amey, who had been transferred to the latter vessel. Lieut. Bibby was at New Orleans on board the steamship Phidias when war was declared, and on her return to England he left her in order to enter the Royal Naval Reserve, obtaining a commission as sub-lieutenant, R.N.R., in January 1915. He served in that rank on H.M. yachts Vanessa and Surf, and having passed for master early in this year he was promoted to lieutenant, R.N.R., and detailed for active service in the North Sea. The deceased officer, who was only 23 years of age, was a member of the Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge, Liverpool.
DOB - 24 Dec 1893
Place of Birth -Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Parents - Son of Alfred Bibby & Mary Emma Harold
Early History - 1901 census show Harold living in Douglas, Conchan, Isle of Man.
Rank - Ty/Lieutenant, RNR. Rank: Lieutenant (Temporary) Date of Seniority: 24 July 1916.
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial.
Isle of Man Examiner - Saturday 03 March 1917
ROLL OF HONOUR. BIBBY.—Feb. 24th, killed in the North Sea, aged 23 years, Lieut. Harold Mowbray Bibby, R.N.R., eldest son of Alfred Bibby, 44 Oxford-road, Bootle; formerly of Douglas, I.O.M.
Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Saturday 03 March 1917
LIEUT. H. M. BIBBY R.N.R
The Mercantile Marine Service Association has sustained a great loss in the death of one of its youthful members, Lieutenant Harold Mowbray Bibby R.N.R., who has been killed on active service in the North Sea, and the sympathy of the council is extended to Mr. Alfred Bibby, of 44, Oxford-road, Bootle, formerly of Douglas, I.O.M., who has thus been bereaved of his eldest son. Lieutenant Bibby first went to sea on December 5th, 1908, in the steamship Cervantes, belonging to Messrs. Lamport and Holt, of Liverpool, which was then under the command of Captain A. W. Amery, a popular and universally beloved member of the seafaring profession, and an old member of the association. He was then an apprentice, but five years later saw him the proud possessor of a Board of Trade second mate's certificate, at the very early age of 20 years. He made a three months' voyage in the steamship Ramazan, belonging to Messrs. H. Fernie and Sons, as third officer, but returned to Messrs. Lamport and Holt later, making voyages of seven months each in their steamers Sallust and Phidias, again under the command of Captain Amey, who had been transferred to the latter vessel. Lieut. Bibby was at New Orleans on board the steamship Phidias when war was declared, and on her return to England he left her in order to enter the Royal Naval Reserve, obtaining a commission as sub-lieutenant, R.N.R., in January 1915. He served in that rank on H.M. yachts Vanessa and Surf, and having passed for master early in this year he was promoted to lieutenant, R.N.R., and detailed for active service in the North Sea. The deceased officer, who was only 23 years of age, was a member of the Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge, Liverpool.
Lt. H.M. Bibby
Sources:
ADM 240/39/646
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 240/39/646
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
BRAGG, Reginald A, Steward, MMR, (no service number listed)
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Bragg. R.A. Steward
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Bragg. R.A. Steward
Name - DOYLE, Harry Thomas
DOB - 12th Jan 1884
Place of Birth -Kilburn, London, England
Parents - Son of Joseph Doyle & Ellen Death
Early History - 1891 Census shows Harry aged 7 living with his Aunt and Uncle living in Brightlingsea, Essex, England. Married Lillian Savage on the 16th March 1908 at Brightlingsea All Saints, Essex, England
Rank - Ty/Sub Lieutenant, RNR. Rank: Sub Lieutenant (Temporary), Date of Seniority: 28 November 1914.
Service History - Buried on 1st March 1917 at All Saints, Brightlingsea, Essex, England
DOB - 12th Jan 1884
Place of Birth -Kilburn, London, England
Parents - Son of Joseph Doyle & Ellen Death
Early History - 1891 Census shows Harry aged 7 living with his Aunt and Uncle living in Brightlingsea, Essex, England. Married Lillian Savage on the 16th March 1908 at Brightlingsea All Saints, Essex, England
Rank - Ty/Sub Lieutenant, RNR. Rank: Sub Lieutenant (Temporary), Date of Seniority: 28 November 1914.
Service History - Buried on 1st March 1917 at All Saints, Brightlingsea, Essex, England
All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex Photos: Wendy Sadler
Sources:
ADM 240/38/433
Essex, England, Church of England Marriages, 1754-1935
ADM 240/38/433
Essex, England, Church of England Marriages, 1754-1935
DUCK, Frederick, Assistant Steward, MMR, (no service number listed)
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Duck F. Assist Steward
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Duck F. Assist Steward
KESSON, William, 3rd Engineer, MMR, (no service number listed)
Aberdeen Evening Express - Thursday 01 March 1917
City Engineer Killed.
Mr and Mrs William Kesson, 42 Park Street, Aberdeen, have received notification of the death, by accident, of their son, William Kesson, who was third engineer Government boat. The accident occurred February 24,
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 02 March 1917
KESSON. Killed, on 24th February (the result of an explosion), William Kesson, Jun., third engineer, H.M.Y. dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs William Kesson, 42 Park Street. Loved by all who knew him.
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Kesson W 3rd Engineer
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 09 March 1917
ROLL OF HONOUR
KESSON. Died, result of an explosion, on 24th February, W. F. Kesson, jun., 2rd engineer, H.M. yacht.
Aberdeen Evening Express - Thursday 01 March 1917
City Engineer Killed.
Mr and Mrs William Kesson, 42 Park Street, Aberdeen, have received notification of the death, by accident, of their son, William Kesson, who was third engineer Government boat. The accident occurred February 24,
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 02 March 1917
KESSON. Killed, on 24th February (the result of an explosion), William Kesson, Jun., third engineer, H.M.Y. dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs William Kesson, 42 Park Street. Loved by all who knew him.
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Kesson W 3rd Engineer
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 09 March 1917
ROLL OF HONOUR
KESSON. Died, result of an explosion, on 24th February, W. F. Kesson, jun., 2rd engineer, H.M. yacht.
Source:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - LAURENSON, Robert Daval
DOB - 7th August 1894
Place of Birth -Norwick, Shetland
Parents - Son of Alexander Laurenson & Robina Laurenson
Early History - Sister- Mrs Joan Grey Norwick-Unst, Shetland
Rank - Seaman, RNR (Shetland Section), L 1084
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB - 7th August 1894
Place of Birth -Norwick, Shetland
Parents - Son of Alexander Laurenson & Robina Laurenson
Early History - Sister- Mrs Joan Grey Norwick-Unst, Shetland
Rank - Seaman, RNR (Shetland Section), L 1084
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Sources:
BT 377/7/76104
CWGC
BT 377/7/76104
CWGC
Name - LOWE, William Robert
DOB - 29th October 1885
Place of Birth -Jesmond, Northumberland, England
Parents - Son of John Wardlaw Lowe & Jane Wilkie Doig
Early History -
Rank - Signalman, RNVR, Tyneside Z 9579
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
DOB - 29th October 1885
Place of Birth -Jesmond, Northumberland, England
Parents - Son of John Wardlaw Lowe & Jane Wilkie Doig
Early History -
Rank - Signalman, RNVR, Tyneside Z 9579
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
Sources:
ADM 337/78/199
CWGC
ADM 337/78/199
CWGC
Name - MALCOLMSON, William
DOB - 12th February 1892
Place of Birth - Ochraquoy, Cunningsburgh, Shetland
Parents - Son of George and Barbara Malcolmson
Early History - Husband of Janet (Jessie) Mary Nicolson
Rank - Leading Seaman, RNR, A 3737
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Shetland Times - Saturday 17 March 1917
Malcolmson.—William Malcolmson, R.N.R., husband of Mrs Malcolmson, Starkigarth, Cunningsburgh, aged 25 years, Killed, February, 1917
Shetland Times - Saturday 31 March 1917
MALCOLMSON, —Killed in the sinking of of H.M.T. ''Verona,'' on 24th February, 1917, William Malcolmson, leading seaman, RNR., aged 24 years, third and dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs George Malcolmson, Vestinore, Cunningsburgh. dearly loved and sadly missed.
Home with Jesus, oh, how glorious,
No more ‘stormy seas to face
Oh, to see your face still smiling,
In that bright and glorious place.
Oh how sad we feel, dear Willie,
When we think on days gone by;
But we know we'll meet in heaven,
Where we'll never say good-bye.
None can tell how much we miss him,
But the ones that loved him best;
He is in his Saviour's keeping,
Nothing can disturb his rest. - Inserted by his sorrowing parents, brothers and sisters,
MALCOLMSON. —-Killed by the sinking of H.M.S. '' Verona,'' on 24th February, 1917, William Malcolmson, leading = seaman, R.N.R., aged 24 years, dearly beloved husband of Jessie Nicolson, Starkigarth, Cunningsburgh. Deeply regretted and sadly missed.
To think that we are left alone
In this dark world of care,
Without thy love, our husband dear,
That thought we cannot bear.
Far beyond this world of changes,
Far beyond the world of care,
We shall find our missing loved one
In our Father's mansion fair.
The only comfort that we have,
Is in heaven we'll meet again,
And live in peace and joy and love
Where parting is unknown. ~inserted by his sorrowing widow.
DOB - 12th February 1892
Place of Birth - Ochraquoy, Cunningsburgh, Shetland
Parents - Son of George and Barbara Malcolmson
Early History - Husband of Janet (Jessie) Mary Nicolson
Rank - Leading Seaman, RNR, A 3737
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Shetland Times - Saturday 17 March 1917
Malcolmson.—William Malcolmson, R.N.R., husband of Mrs Malcolmson, Starkigarth, Cunningsburgh, aged 25 years, Killed, February, 1917
Shetland Times - Saturday 31 March 1917
MALCOLMSON, —Killed in the sinking of of H.M.T. ''Verona,'' on 24th February, 1917, William Malcolmson, leading seaman, RNR., aged 24 years, third and dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs George Malcolmson, Vestinore, Cunningsburgh. dearly loved and sadly missed.
Home with Jesus, oh, how glorious,
No more ‘stormy seas to face
Oh, to see your face still smiling,
In that bright and glorious place.
Oh how sad we feel, dear Willie,
When we think on days gone by;
But we know we'll meet in heaven,
Where we'll never say good-bye.
None can tell how much we miss him,
But the ones that loved him best;
He is in his Saviour's keeping,
Nothing can disturb his rest. - Inserted by his sorrowing parents, brothers and sisters,
MALCOLMSON. —-Killed by the sinking of H.M.S. '' Verona,'' on 24th February, 1917, William Malcolmson, leading = seaman, R.N.R., aged 24 years, dearly beloved husband of Jessie Nicolson, Starkigarth, Cunningsburgh. Deeply regretted and sadly missed.
To think that we are left alone
In this dark world of care,
Without thy love, our husband dear,
That thought we cannot bear.
Far beyond this world of changes,
Far beyond the world of care,
We shall find our missing loved one
In our Father's mansion fair.
The only comfort that we have,
Is in heaven we'll meet again,
And live in peace and joy and love
Where parting is unknown. ~inserted by his sorrowing widow.
Sources:
BT 377/7/3752
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
CWGC
BT 377/7/3752
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
CWGC
MARETT, Joseph, Fireman, MMR, 749862
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Marett J. Fireman.
Hampshire Independent - Saturday 17 March 1917
MARETT.—On February 24. 1917. Joe Marett, of 32. Elm-street, the dearly son of Frank and Jane Marett, who lost his life whilst on duty on one of H.M Ships
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Marett J. Fireman.
Hampshire Independent - Saturday 17 March 1917
MARETT.—On February 24. 1917. Joe Marett, of 32. Elm-street, the dearly son of Frank and Jane Marett, who lost his life whilst on duty on one of H.M Ships
Source:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - MCINTOSH, Alister Charles Kenneth
DOB - 17th October 1885
Place of Birth -Newcastle Upon Tyne
Parents - Son of Robert Young McIntosh & Eliza Emily Millican
Early History -
Rank - Signalman, RNVR, Tyneside Z 9578
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 17th October 1885
Place of Birth -Newcastle Upon Tyne
Parents - Son of Robert Young McIntosh & Eliza Emily Millican
Early History -
Rank - Signalman, RNVR, Tyneside Z 9578
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
ADM 337/78/198
CWGC
ADM 337/78/198
CWGC
MCLAREN, Charles, Fireman, MMR, (no service number listed)
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
M'Claren C. Fireman
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
M'Claren C. Fireman
Source:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - NOBLE, Thomas Herbert
DOB - April 1890
Place of Birth -Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England
Parents - Son of Thomas Edwin Noble & Emily Noble
Early History - married to Nellie Gillbank, Daughter Alice Noble.
Rank - Ty/Assistant Paymaster, RNR
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Hull Daily Mail - Tuesday 27 February 1917
Roll of Honour
Noble.—Killed at sea, February 24th, Assistant Paymaster Thomas Herbert Noble, R.N.R.. only and dearly loved son of Thomas E. Noble, 79 Park-street, Hull, aged 26.
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser - Tuesday 06 March 1917
PETERHEAD - NAVAL - LOSSES. The following naval losses reported, and amongst them are some names well known in Peterhead, especially familiar being the name of Paymaster Noble. Mr Noble held licence lay reader from the Bishop of London, and on several occasions read the lessons in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Peterhead, and officiated St. John’s, Longside.
DOB - April 1890
Place of Birth -Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England
Parents - Son of Thomas Edwin Noble & Emily Noble
Early History - married to Nellie Gillbank, Daughter Alice Noble.
Rank - Ty/Assistant Paymaster, RNR
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Hull Daily Mail - Tuesday 27 February 1917
Roll of Honour
Noble.—Killed at sea, February 24th, Assistant Paymaster Thomas Herbert Noble, R.N.R.. only and dearly loved son of Thomas E. Noble, 79 Park-street, Hull, aged 26.
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser - Tuesday 06 March 1917
PETERHEAD - NAVAL - LOSSES. The following naval losses reported, and amongst them are some names well known in Peterhead, especially familiar being the name of Paymaster Noble. Mr Noble held licence lay reader from the Bishop of London, and on several occasions read the lessons in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Peterhead, and officiated St. John’s, Longside.
Source:
CWGC
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
CWGC
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
NOEL, Philip, Able Seaman, MMR, (no service number listed)
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Noel P. A.B.
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Noel P. A.B.
Source:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
PHILLIPS, Edgar G, Assistant Cook, MMR, (no service number listed)
POWELL, James S, Fireman, MMR, (no service number listed)
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Powell J. Fireman
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Powell J. Fireman
Source:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - RUTHEN, Samuel (41)
DOB - 12th May 1876
Place of Birth - Frostenden, Suffolk, England
Parents - Son of Philip James & Sarah Ruthen
Early History - Married to Margaret Lavinia. Ruthen. One daughter, Lavinia Maud Lived at 9 New Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, England
Rank - Petty Officer, RNR, C 3586
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Hampshire Telegraph - Friday 21 February 1919
ROLL OF HONOUR
In Proud & Loving Memory
On fame's eternal camping ground their silent tent are spread.
And Glory guards with solemn round the Bivouac of the Dead.
Ruthen S P.O., Yacht Verona.
DOB - 12th May 1876
Place of Birth - Frostenden, Suffolk, England
Parents - Son of Philip James & Sarah Ruthen
Early History - Married to Margaret Lavinia. Ruthen. One daughter, Lavinia Maud Lived at 9 New Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, England
Rank - Petty Officer, RNR, C 3586
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Hampshire Telegraph - Friday 21 February 1919
ROLL OF HONOUR
In Proud & Loving Memory
On fame's eternal camping ground their silent tent are spread.
And Glory guards with solemn round the Bivouac of the Dead.
Ruthen S P.O., Yacht Verona.
Sources:
Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll 1914-1919
World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923
CWGC
Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll 1914-1919
World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923
CWGC
SALMON, George, Cook, MMR, 94002
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Salmon G. Cook
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Salmon G. Cook
Source:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
SHEPARD, Thomas, Assistant Cook, MMR, (no service number listed)
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Shepard T. Assist Cook.
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Shepard T. Assist Cook.
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British War Medal to Asst. Steward Thomas Shepard.. Thanks to Michael C. Johnson Oakville Ontario
Source:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
STEADY, William J, Able Seaman, MMR, 59556
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Steady W. A.B.
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Steady W. A.B.
Tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex Photo: Wendy Sadler
Source:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
STEPHEN, Alexander, Carpenter, MMR, (no service number listed)
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Stephen A. Carpenter
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Stephen A. Carpenter
Source:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
STEWART, George T, 2nd Engineer, MMR, (no service number listed)
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Stewart G. 2nd Engineer
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Stewart G. 2nd Engineer
Source:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
THORNE, Ernest, Greaser, MMR, (no service number listed)
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Thorne E. Greaser
The Scotsman - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SPECIALLY ENTERED MERCANTILE CREW MISSING BELIEVED KILLLED
Thorne E. Greaser
Source:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - WILSON, Charles Peter,
DOB - 4th November 1868.
Place of Birth - Sunderland, Durham, England
Parents - Son of John Thomas ( Capt ) Wilson Master Mariner & Anne Pyle.
Early History - Married to Isabel ( Isa) Lee
Rank - Commander, RNR (ret) Date of Seniority: 2nd January 1913.
Service History - remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Tuesday 06 March 1917
COMMANDER CHAS. P. WILSON, R.N.R.
His many friends will learn with regret that Commander Charles P. Wilson, R.D., R.N.R., of South Hill, Bradworthy, Devon, formerly of Sunderland, has been killed while on active service.
Commander Wilson was the son of the late Captain John T Wilson, of 2, The Avenue, Sunderland, and was well known in shipping circles in Sunderland and West Hartlepool. For a number of years he was a captain for the West Hartlepool firm of Messrs Pyman but retired about five years ago owing to ill health and took a farm at Bradworthy, Devon. At the same time he retired from the Royal Naval Reserve with a rank of commander, but immediately war broke out he offered his services to the Admiralty, and had ever since been on active service. Of a very kindly disposition and a very efficient seaman, he was highly esteemed by all who knew him, and his death in the prime of life will be a blow to his relatives and friends. He leaves a widow and two young children.
Shields Daily News - Wednesday 07 March 1917
CAPTAIN’S DEATH AT SEA. News has been received of on. active service Commander Charles P. Wilson, R.D., R.N.R., son the late Capt. J. T. Wilson, of 2 The Avenue, Sunderland. For number years was a captain in. the employ of the West Hartlepool firm of Messrs Pyman, but removed some five years ago to Breadworthy,(sic) Devon, on account of ill health. Immediately the war broke out he offered his services to the Admiralty, and had been actively engaged at sea up to the time of his death.
DOB - 4th November 1868.
Place of Birth - Sunderland, Durham, England
Parents - Son of John Thomas ( Capt ) Wilson Master Mariner & Anne Pyle.
Early History - Married to Isabel ( Isa) Lee
Rank - Commander, RNR (ret) Date of Seniority: 2nd January 1913.
Service History - remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Tuesday 06 March 1917
COMMANDER CHAS. P. WILSON, R.N.R.
His many friends will learn with regret that Commander Charles P. Wilson, R.D., R.N.R., of South Hill, Bradworthy, Devon, formerly of Sunderland, has been killed while on active service.
Commander Wilson was the son of the late Captain John T Wilson, of 2, The Avenue, Sunderland, and was well known in shipping circles in Sunderland and West Hartlepool. For a number of years he was a captain for the West Hartlepool firm of Messrs Pyman but retired about five years ago owing to ill health and took a farm at Bradworthy, Devon. At the same time he retired from the Royal Naval Reserve with a rank of commander, but immediately war broke out he offered his services to the Admiralty, and had ever since been on active service. Of a very kindly disposition and a very efficient seaman, he was highly esteemed by all who knew him, and his death in the prime of life will be a blow to his relatives and friends. He leaves a widow and two young children.
Shields Daily News - Wednesday 07 March 1917
CAPTAIN’S DEATH AT SEA. News has been received of on. active service Commander Charles P. Wilson, R.D., R.N.R., son the late Capt. J. T. Wilson, of 2 The Avenue, Sunderland. For number years was a captain in. the employ of the West Hartlepool firm of Messrs Pyman, but removed some five years ago to Breadworthy,(sic) Devon, on account of ill health. Immediately the war broke out he offered his services to the Admiralty, and had been actively engaged at sea up to the time of his death.
National Probate Calendar
Source:
ADM 240/52/44
World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
CWGC
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
ADM 240/52/44
World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
CWGC
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
