Peterhead Tragedies.
Seaman John McDonald RNR 12/1900
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser - Tuesday 25 December 1900
PETERHEAD—NAVAL FUNERAL—On Saturday afternoon, the remains of Mr John M'Donald, an old seamen, who resided in Lodge Walk, were internal with naval honours. There was a very large funeral. The members of the Naval Reserve beaded by the Volunteer Artillery band preceded the coffin, which was covered with the Union Jack, and at the churchyard, when the remains had been interred, a detachment of the reserve fired three volleys over the grave.
PETERHEAD—NAVAL FUNERAL—On Saturday afternoon, the remains of Mr John M'Donald, an old seamen, who resided in Lodge Walk, were internal with naval honours. There was a very large funeral. The members of the Naval Reserve beaded by the Volunteer Artillery band preceded the coffin, which was covered with the Union Jack, and at the churchyard, when the remains had been interred, a detachment of the reserve fired three volleys over the grave.
Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District - Saturday 29 December 1900
Naval Funeral.— The remains of Mr John Macdonald, seaman, Lodge Walk, were interred on Saturday afternoon with naval honours. The funeral was largely attended, and the cortege headed by an escort of the Royal Naval Reserve, with arms reversed, followed by the Peterhead Artillery Band, under Bandmaster Ritchie. Next came the coffin covered with the Union Jack, then the chief mourners, while the general public brought up the rear. The route to the churchyard was lined by a large crowd, who seemed to take a melancholy interest in the obsequies. After the remains were interred the escort of reserve men fired three volleys over the grave.
Naval Funeral.— The remains of Mr John Macdonald, seaman, Lodge Walk, were interred on Saturday afternoon with naval honours. The funeral was largely attended, and the cortege headed by an escort of the Royal Naval Reserve, with arms reversed, followed by the Peterhead Artillery Band, under Bandmaster Ritchie. Next came the coffin covered with the Union Jack, then the chief mourners, while the general public brought up the rear. The route to the churchyard was lined by a large crowd, who seemed to take a melancholy interest in the obsequies. After the remains were interred the escort of reserve men fired three volleys over the grave.
Seaman John Mitchell RNR 10/1902
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser - Tuesday 28 October 1902
PETERHEAD - FUNERAL OF A NAVAL RESERVE MAN —The funeral of Mr John Mitchell, seaman, took place on Wednesday from his house in James Street to the Peterhead Churchyard. Mitchell was for long connected will) the Royal Naval Reserve, and the funeral was Largely attended by members of the local battery. The cortege was headed by the Artillery hand, under Bandmaster Ritchie, playing the Dead March from "Saul." The streets, along which the procession passed, were lined by spectators.
PETERHEAD - FUNERAL OF A NAVAL RESERVE MAN —The funeral of Mr John Mitchell, seaman, took place on Wednesday from his house in James Street to the Peterhead Churchyard. Mitchell was for long connected will) the Royal Naval Reserve, and the funeral was Largely attended by members of the local battery. The cortege was headed by the Artillery hand, under Bandmaster Ritchie, playing the Dead March from "Saul." The streets, along which the procession passed, were lined by spectators.
Seaman Peter Robertson RNR 01/1903
Peterhead Sentinel and General Advertiser for Buchan District - Saturday 10 January 1903
Naval Funeral.—The funeral of Mr Peter Robertson, seaman, took place from his house in Seagate to the Peterhead Cemetery on Thursday. Deceased was for number of years connected with the Royal Naval Reserve, and his remains were followed the grave by a large concourse of the Naval Reserve men and the general public. The cortege was preceded the Bind, playing the Dead Match in ''Saul.''
Naval Funeral.—The funeral of Mr Peter Robertson, seaman, took place from his house in Seagate to the Peterhead Cemetery on Thursday. Deceased was for number of years connected with the Royal Naval Reserve, and his remains were followed the grave by a large concourse of the Naval Reserve men and the general public. The cortege was preceded the Bind, playing the Dead Match in ''Saul.''
Seaman Archibald McDougal, RNR 05/1905
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser - Tuesday 09 May 1905
PETERHEAD—NAVAL FUNERAL. —The funeral of a well-known seaman, Mr Archibald M'Dougal, took place on Friday, and was celebrated with naval honours, the men of the local Naval Reserve, of which he was a greatly liked member, attending in full force, and following the remains to the grave. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J. B. Davidson, East Parish Church.
PETERHEAD—NAVAL FUNERAL. —The funeral of a well-known seaman, Mr Archibald M'Dougal, took place on Friday, and was celebrated with naval honours, the men of the local Naval Reserve, of which he was a greatly liked member, attending in full force, and following the remains to the grave. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J. B. Davidson, East Parish Church.
Seaman James Stronach RNR 04/1914
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 09 April 1914
NAVAL FUNERAL AT PETERHEAD funeral of Mr James Stronach, young seaman, who died in Aberdeen, took place yesterday with naval honours from the house of his aunt in Back Street, Peterhead. This the third naval funeral that has taken place at Peterhead during the last six weeks. The Naval Reserve and pensioners assembled the Batteries and marched to Back Street under Chief Coastguardsman Pryor. The coffin was carried in relays to the Old Churchyard, the place burial. The cortege was headed by the Salvation Army band, which played the Dead March in "Saul." Services wore conducted the house and grave the Rev. John Wilkinson, St Peter's Episcopal Church, Peterhead.
NAVAL FUNERAL AT PETERHEAD funeral of Mr James Stronach, young seaman, who died in Aberdeen, took place yesterday with naval honours from the house of his aunt in Back Street, Peterhead. This the third naval funeral that has taken place at Peterhead during the last six weeks. The Naval Reserve and pensioners assembled the Batteries and marched to Back Street under Chief Coastguardsman Pryor. The coffin was carried in relays to the Old Churchyard, the place burial. The cortege was headed by the Salvation Army band, which played the Dead March in "Saul." Services wore conducted the house and grave the Rev. John Wilkinson, St Peter's Episcopal Church, Peterhead.
HMT Tom Tit & The Peterhead Lifeboat Disaster.
Southern Reporter - Thursday 31 December 1914
News of the Week
Three of the crew of the Peterhead motor lifeboat lost their lives on Saturday forenoon in attempting to rescue the crew of the Government vessel Tom Tit, which was driven on to the rocks at the entrance to Peterhead South Harbour.
Western Gazette - Friday 01 January 1915
LIFEBOAT WRECKED. THREE LIVES LOST IN RESCUE WORK.
Three of the Peterhead lifeboat crew were drowned Saturday in attempt rescue the crew of the Hull trawler Tom Tit, at present Government service, which during a terrific gale stranded the rooks close to the harbour. The crew of the Tom Tit were all safely landed, but the vessel still in a perilous position. The Life Saving Brigade had established communication with the unfortunate vessel, and when the first man was about to pulled ashore the lifeboat, which was standing by, was thrown a huge sea on to the rock. In a few minutes the helpless craft was battered to pieces, the crow, who numbered ten, being hurled out of the boat into the raging sea. Several of them were swept up the bay, and were gallantly rescued by people who had lined the shore. Lieutenant Wells, a naval officer, plunged into the boiling surf, and in his attempts grasp one of the drowning men was stunned. One man saved his life by a superhuman leap on a rock. The three men drowned were in the prime of life, two being married and leaving families.
News of the Week
Three of the crew of the Peterhead motor lifeboat lost their lives on Saturday forenoon in attempting to rescue the crew of the Government vessel Tom Tit, which was driven on to the rocks at the entrance to Peterhead South Harbour.
Western Gazette - Friday 01 January 1915
LIFEBOAT WRECKED. THREE LIVES LOST IN RESCUE WORK.
Three of the Peterhead lifeboat crew were drowned Saturday in attempt rescue the crew of the Hull trawler Tom Tit, at present Government service, which during a terrific gale stranded the rooks close to the harbour. The crew of the Tom Tit were all safely landed, but the vessel still in a perilous position. The Life Saving Brigade had established communication with the unfortunate vessel, and when the first man was about to pulled ashore the lifeboat, which was standing by, was thrown a huge sea on to the rock. In a few minutes the helpless craft was battered to pieces, the crow, who numbered ten, being hurled out of the boat into the raging sea. Several of them were swept up the bay, and were gallantly rescued by people who had lined the shore. Lieutenant Wells, a naval officer, plunged into the boiling surf, and in his attempts grasp one of the drowning men was stunned. One man saved his life by a superhuman leap on a rock. The three men drowned were in the prime of life, two being married and leaving families.
Peterhead Lifeboat wrecked
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 08 January 1915
Body Washed Ashore.
The body of David Murray Strachan, one of the three victims of the lifeboat disaster, was washed ashore on Saturday forenoon near the old Brickworks, Invernettie. about a mile from the scene of the calamity. The body was discovered George Wright, gardener South Toll, who notified the police authorities. It was conveyed to the Peterhead Mortuary, and identified. The hull of the trawler Tom Tit has now broken up. and the vicinity of the spot where struck the rocks, is strewn with wreckage.
Body Washed Ashore.
The body of David Murray Strachan, one of the three victims of the lifeboat disaster, was washed ashore on Saturday forenoon near the old Brickworks, Invernettie. about a mile from the scene of the calamity. The body was discovered George Wright, gardener South Toll, who notified the police authorities. It was conveyed to the Peterhead Mortuary, and identified. The hull of the trawler Tom Tit has now broken up. and the vicinity of the spot where struck the rocks, is strewn with wreckage.
Peterhead Old Cemetery. (Also known as St Peters Churchyard)
Mate Charles Beer H.M.T. Raven 24/12/1914
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Friday 12 February 1915
ANOTHER FATALITY PETERHEAD. BODY FOUND IN HARBOUR
The body man was found floating last night in the inner basin of the the Peterhead North Harbour. On being removed from water, it was identified as that of Charles Beer, mate of the Government trawler Raven. Beer went missing on Christmas Eve and was thought then that he had lost way in the darkness, and had fallen into the harbour. The body, which was in a decomposed state, was taken to the mortuary. Beer was a married man and about 60 years of age. He resided 7 Charlotte Terrace, Road, Hull.
Hull Daily Mail - Friday 12 February 1915
DEATHS. Beer.—Charles, the beloved husband of Clara Beer; drowned, December 25th, from H.M trawler Raven at Peterhead Interred at Peterhead February 12th. 1915. R.I.P.
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser - Tuesday 16 February 1915
PETERHEAD -- FUNERAL OF DROWNED NAVAL MEN. --
The funerals of James Herbert Dawson and Charles William Beer, two Hull men, who lost their lives by drowning in Peterhead harbours, took place simultaneously on Friday afternoon from S. Peter's Episcopal Church to the Old Churchyard. Beer had been missing since Christmas, his body being recovered from the harbour on Thursday, and Dawson fell into the harbour on Tuesday night and was killed by striking his head against a vessel's side. An impressive funeral service was conducted in the Episcopal Church by the Rev. Canon Wilkinson. Members of the crews of the Government trawlers on which the deceased were employed followed the remains to the churchyard, and the streets along which the cortege passed were lined by sympathetic spectators.
ANOTHER FATALITY PETERHEAD. BODY FOUND IN HARBOUR
The body man was found floating last night in the inner basin of the the Peterhead North Harbour. On being removed from water, it was identified as that of Charles Beer, mate of the Government trawler Raven. Beer went missing on Christmas Eve and was thought then that he had lost way in the darkness, and had fallen into the harbour. The body, which was in a decomposed state, was taken to the mortuary. Beer was a married man and about 60 years of age. He resided 7 Charlotte Terrace, Road, Hull.
Hull Daily Mail - Friday 12 February 1915
DEATHS. Beer.—Charles, the beloved husband of Clara Beer; drowned, December 25th, from H.M trawler Raven at Peterhead Interred at Peterhead February 12th. 1915. R.I.P.
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser - Tuesday 16 February 1915
PETERHEAD -- FUNERAL OF DROWNED NAVAL MEN. --
The funerals of James Herbert Dawson and Charles William Beer, two Hull men, who lost their lives by drowning in Peterhead harbours, took place simultaneously on Friday afternoon from S. Peter's Episcopal Church to the Old Churchyard. Beer had been missing since Christmas, his body being recovered from the harbour on Thursday, and Dawson fell into the harbour on Tuesday night and was killed by striking his head against a vessel's side. An impressive funeral service was conducted in the Episcopal Church by the Rev. Canon Wilkinson. Members of the crews of the Government trawlers on which the deceased were employed followed the remains to the churchyard, and the streets along which the cortege passed were lined by sympathetic spectators.
Peterhead Old Churchyard. Photos: GariochGraver (findagrave)
Fireman James Herbert Dawson H.M.T. Onward 02/1915
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertised - Tuesday 16 February 1915.
PETERHEAD -- HARBOUR FATALITY. -- A fatal accident occurred at Peterhead on Tuesday night. A man named Dawson, fireman on the Government trawler Onward, stumbled in the darkness over the pier at the South Harbour, and fell between the pier and the Liverpool tug-boat Stormcock. He was taken from the water in an unconscious condition, and conveyed to the Waverley Hotel, where he was attended to by Drs Gillespie and Stephen. Dawson was found to have been very seriously injured about the head and died that night.
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser - Tuesday 16 February 1915
PETERHEAD -- FUNERAL OF DROWNED NAVAL MEN. --
The funerals of James Herbert Dawson and Charles William Beer, two Hull men, who lost their lives by drowning in Peterhead harbours, took place simultaneously on Friday afternoon from S. Peter's Episcopal Church to the Old Churchyard. Beer had been missing since Christmas, his body being recovered from the harbour on Thursday, and Dawson fell into the harbour on Tuesday night and was killed by striking his head against a vessel's side. An impressive funeral service was conducted in the Episcopal Church by the Rev. Canon Wilkinson. Members of the crews of the Government trawlers on which the deceased were employed followed the remains to the churchyard, and the streets along which the cortege passed were lined by sympathetic spectators.
PETERHEAD -- HARBOUR FATALITY. -- A fatal accident occurred at Peterhead on Tuesday night. A man named Dawson, fireman on the Government trawler Onward, stumbled in the darkness over the pier at the South Harbour, and fell between the pier and the Liverpool tug-boat Stormcock. He was taken from the water in an unconscious condition, and conveyed to the Waverley Hotel, where he was attended to by Drs Gillespie and Stephen. Dawson was found to have been very seriously injured about the head and died that night.
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser - Tuesday 16 February 1915
PETERHEAD -- FUNERAL OF DROWNED NAVAL MEN. --
The funerals of James Herbert Dawson and Charles William Beer, two Hull men, who lost their lives by drowning in Peterhead harbours, took place simultaneously on Friday afternoon from S. Peter's Episcopal Church to the Old Churchyard. Beer had been missing since Christmas, his body being recovered from the harbour on Thursday, and Dawson fell into the harbour on Tuesday night and was killed by striking his head against a vessel's side. An impressive funeral service was conducted in the Episcopal Church by the Rev. Canon Wilkinson. Members of the crews of the Government trawlers on which the deceased were employed followed the remains to the churchyard, and the streets along which the cortege passed were lined by sympathetic spectators.
Peterhead Old Churchyard. Photos: GariochGraver (findagrave)
Engineer Francis Joseph Torbet RNR . H.M.D. Girl Rhoda. 13/02/1915
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Monday 15 February 1915
ENGINEER DROWNED AT PETERHEAD. At Peterhead Francis Joseph Torbet, a native of Preston, fell into Port-Henry harbour. Torbet had just arrived from Glasgow, where he resided, and about nine o clock he was proceeding to board the local drifter, Girl Rhoda, on which ho was engaged as engineer, when he stumbled and fell over the side of the pier. An alarm was raised, and Torbet's body was found floating in the water. Artificial respiration was applied, but without avail.
ENGINEER DROWNED AT PETERHEAD. At Peterhead Francis Joseph Torbet, a native of Preston, fell into Port-Henry harbour. Torbet had just arrived from Glasgow, where he resided, and about nine o clock he was proceeding to board the local drifter, Girl Rhoda, on which ho was engaged as engineer, when he stumbled and fell over the side of the pier. An alarm was raised, and Torbet's body was found floating in the water. Artificial respiration was applied, but without avail.
Daily Record - Monday 15 February 1915
NAVY MAN DROWNED AT PETERHEAD. A distressing drowning accident occurred at Peterhead on Saturday night. Francis Joseph Torbet, a middle-aged man, a native of Preston, had arrived from Glasgow that night to join a naval boat as engineer. The harbour precincts are not lighted up, and in the darkness Torbet fell into the water. His shouts for help attracted a number of people who were standing near, though prompt measures were taken to effect his rescue Torbet was drowned.
NAVY MAN DROWNED AT PETERHEAD. A distressing drowning accident occurred at Peterhead on Saturday night. Francis Joseph Torbet, a middle-aged man, a native of Preston, had arrived from Glasgow that night to join a naval boat as engineer. The harbour precincts are not lighted up, and in the darkness Torbet fell into the water. His shouts for help attracted a number of people who were standing near, though prompt measures were taken to effect his rescue Torbet was drowned.
Lancashire Evening Post - Monday 22 February 1915
TORBET.—On the 13th inst., at Peterhead, accidentally drowned whilst engaged on Admiralty Mine Sweeper, FRANK TORBET. Engineer, the beloved son of GEORGE TORBET, in his 36th year. Interred with naval honour. at Peterhead on the 17th inst. R.I.P.-90, Porter-street.
TORBET.—On the 13th inst., at Peterhead, accidentally drowned whilst engaged on Admiralty Mine Sweeper, FRANK TORBET. Engineer, the beloved son of GEORGE TORBET, in his 36th year. Interred with naval honour. at Peterhead on the 17th inst. R.I.P.-90, Porter-street.
Peterhead Old Churchyard. Photos: GariochGraver (findagrave)
Able Seaman Melvin Titford H.M. Yacht Monsoon. 30.07.1915
HMY Monsoon
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Monday 02 August 1915
NEWFOUNDLANDER DROWNED AT PETERHEAD. Helvan(sic) Titford, an able seaman, was accidentally drowned in the Peterhead north harbour, about three o'clock on Friday morning. A cap was observed floating near the vessel which Titford was employed, and a search was made with grappling irons, and in a short time the unfortunate man's body was dragged the surface. Deceased, who was on sentry duty, is supposed to have stumbled over a mooring rope into the harbour, and. having been stunned the fall, was unable to save himself. was 25 years of age and a native of Newfoundland.
NEWFOUNDLANDER DROWNED AT PETERHEAD. Helvan(sic) Titford, an able seaman, was accidentally drowned in the Peterhead north harbour, about three o'clock on Friday morning. A cap was observed floating near the vessel which Titford was employed, and a search was made with grappling irons, and in a short time the unfortunate man's body was dragged the surface. Deceased, who was on sentry duty, is supposed to have stumbled over a mooring rope into the harbour, and. having been stunned the fall, was unable to save himself. was 25 years of age and a native of Newfoundland.
Peterhead Old Churchyard. Photos: GariochGraver (findagrave)
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Saint Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Newfoundland Photos: Anne (Winsor) Gosse (findagrave)
Stoker William Henry Court & Armourer John Frederick Warren H.M.S Lilac 18/08/1915
The story of HMS Lilac can be found: HERE
Peterhead Old Churchyard. Photos: GariochGraver (findagrave)
Trimmer Robert Martin, 03/01/1918
Aberdeen Evening Express - Monday 07 January 1918
MARTlN.—Accidentally drowned at Peterhead, the 3rd Robert Martin, trimmer, R.N.R.T-, aged 38 years, dearly loved son of Robert and Jane Martin, 21 Gallowgate, Aberdeen. Deeply mourned
Note: See Aberdeen Tragedies
MARTlN.—Accidentally drowned at Peterhead, the 3rd Robert Martin, trimmer, R.N.R.T-, aged 38 years, dearly loved son of Robert and Jane Martin, 21 Gallowgate, Aberdeen. Deeply mourned
Note: See Aberdeen Tragedies
Peterhead Old Cemetery
2nd Hand James Stephen, H.M. Paddle Minesweeper Queen of the North 20/07/1917
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 03 August 1917
Boddam.
During week news was received that another of our local men had made the supreme sacrifice—James Stephen, son of Mr. Gilbert Stephen, A Street, Boddam The funeral, which took place Thursday from his father’s house to Peterhead, was very largely attended. Stephen was the only son of G. J. Stephen. He was 23 years of age. and previous to joining the Navy he was employed as a fisherman.
Boddam.
During week news was received that another of our local men had made the supreme sacrifice—James Stephen, son of Mr. Gilbert Stephen, A Street, Boddam The funeral, which took place Thursday from his father’s house to Peterhead, was very largely attended. Stephen was the only son of G. J. Stephen. He was 23 years of age. and previous to joining the Navy he was employed as a fisherman.
Note: HM Paddle Minesweeper was sunk off The Wash on 20th July 1917
Peterhead Cemetery
Lieut.-Commander D. M. McWilliam, R.N.R. H.M.S. Orama, 01/03/1916
R.M.S Orama (HMS Orama)
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 09 March 1916
NAVAL FUNERAL AT PETERHEAD. Yesterday afternoon the funeral took place Lieut.-Commander D. M. M'William, R.N.R., native of Peterhead, and late H.M.S. Orama, from Peter's Episcopal Church to the Peterhead Cemetery. A service in the church was conducted by Canon Wilkinson, and the remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of mourners. A detachment bluejackets acted as pall-bearers.
NAVAL FUNERAL AT PETERHEAD. Yesterday afternoon the funeral took place Lieut.-Commander D. M. M'William, R.N.R., native of Peterhead, and late H.M.S. Orama, from Peter's Episcopal Church to the Peterhead Cemetery. A service in the church was conducted by Canon Wilkinson, and the remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of mourners. A detachment bluejackets acted as pall-bearers.
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Peterhead Cemetery. Photo: Mike Ritchie (findagrave)
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