S.S. Jacona
SS Jacona †12/08/1915
Displacement: 2969 grt.
Length: 97.5 m. Beam: 12.5 m. Draught: 6.1 m.
Propulsion: 1 x 3-cyl. triple expansion engine,(24", 39", & 64" x 42") single shaft, 1 screw 2 x boilers
Machinery: J. Dickinson, Sunderland
Complement: 39 officers and men.
Men Lost: 29
Armament: unknown
House Flag Cairn Line of Steamships Ltd.
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The steel steamship SS Jacona built in 1889 by Laing James & Sons Ltd. (Sir James Laing & Sons), Sunderland, as S.S. Saint Marnock. for British & Foreign S.S. Co. Ltd. - Rankin, Gilmour & Co., Liverpool The ship was engine by J.Dickinson, Sunderland
Lloyd's List - Tuesday 31 December 1889
SHIPBUILDING IN 1889.
THE WEAR
Mr. James Laing, of the Deptford Yard, turned off 11 vessels of a total tonnage of 29,160, as against 8 vessels representing an aggregate tonnage of 16,969 last year. This firm launched the fine steamer Mombassa, of 4,662 tons register, for the British India Steam Navigation Company. The Ville de Havre, built by Mr. Laing to the order of the Compagnie Havraise Peninsulaire de Navigation & Vapeur, of Havre, is 339 feet long, with a gross registered tonnage of 3,100. The other big tonnage vessels launched at the Deptford Yard are the Norse King, 3,100 tons; the Glenartney, 3,100 tons; the St. Marnock, 2,969 tons; and the Galicia, 2,854 tons. The other vessels, with the exception of two, are all above 2,000 tons.
SHIPBUILDING IN 1889.
THE WEAR
Mr. James Laing, of the Deptford Yard, turned off 11 vessels of a total tonnage of 29,160, as against 8 vessels representing an aggregate tonnage of 16,969 last year. This firm launched the fine steamer Mombassa, of 4,662 tons register, for the British India Steam Navigation Company. The Ville de Havre, built by Mr. Laing to the order of the Compagnie Havraise Peninsulaire de Navigation & Vapeur, of Havre, is 339 feet long, with a gross registered tonnage of 3,100. The other big tonnage vessels launched at the Deptford Yard are the Norse King, 3,100 tons; the Glenartney, 3,100 tons; the St. Marnock, 2,969 tons; and the Galicia, 2,854 tons. The other vessels, with the exception of two, are all above 2,000 tons.
Lloyds Register of Shipping 1916
History
Built in 1889 by Laing James & Sons Ltd.as S.S. Saint Marnock for British & Foreign S.S. Co. Ltd.
Dundee Courier - Wednesday 08 February 1899
Addition to Tonnage of Port.-Messrs William Thomson & Sons have completed the purchase (subject to docking clause) of the S Saint Marnock belonging at present to Messrs Rankin, Gilmour, & Co., of Liverpool. The Saint Marnock is a steel vessel of 2969 tons gross register, and of about 4400 tons deadweight capacity, fitted with triple engines, and was built about nine years ago by Sir James Laing, of Sunderland, to the highest class at Lloyd's. The Saint Marnock is expected to proceed tomorrow from Antwerp, where she has been discharging, to Cardiff, where she will be drydocked and taken over.
Fairplay - Thursday 06 April 1899
The steel s.s. Saint Marnock, 2,969 tons gross, 1,951 tons net, built by Mr. James Laing in 1889, and owned by the British and Foreign Steamship Company, Limited (Messrs. Rankin, Gilmour & Co.), Liverpool, recently sold to Mr. W, Thomson, Dundee, has been re-named Jacona
In 1899 vessel was sold to S.S. Jacona Co. Ltd. - W. Thomson & Sons, Dundee and renamed S.S. Jacona.
Shields Daily Gazette - Thursday 22 November 1900
HEAVY WEATHER AT SEA.
TYNE-BOUND STEAMER'S ROUGH VOYAGE.
The Dundee steamer Jacona has arrived in Shields harbour from Montreal with cattle for the Newcastle Sanitorium, after, experiencing heavy weather in the Atlantic. During the passage the weather was very stormy, and the seas which continually broke aboard had a serious effect. A large portion of the cattle pens, and fittings were smashed, rendering matters very hazardous. Many of the cattle were actually drowned in their stalls through breakers coming aboard, while others died through the effects of the storm. About 80 head of cattle in all succumbed on the voyage.
Dundee Evening Post - Saturday 11 May 1901
JACONA REFLOATED. The S.S. Jacona which was reported to have gone ashore at Verchers after leaving Montreal yesterday morning owing to some breakage of her steering-gear, but was got off a without any damage, and proceeded last night on her voyage to Newcastle and Leith.
Dundee Courier - Wednesday 06 June 1906
News was received in Dundee last night that the Dundee steamer Jacona had reported off Cape Wray that the engineers on board were fitting a spare third crank shaft to replace one that had been broken information was also to the effect that all onboard were well
In 1907 W. Thomson was taken over by Cairn Line (Cairns, Noble & Co.) but the name Thomson Line was retained.
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Friday 16 December 1910
CREW OF JACONA HAVE EXCITING TIME ON VOYAGE FROM CANADA. Thrilling Tale of the Sea. The Jacona reached South Shields this morning from Montreal, having been twentyseven days on thirteen days' passage. Terrific weather was experienced after passing Cape Raoe, with mountainous seas, and frequently the vessel had be hove owing to the violence of the gale. The bunker coals became exhausted, and the crew were obliged break up the deck fittings and i after deckhouse to keep the fires going. The crew had a most trying time of it.
In 1911 all the Thomson Line passenger ships were sold to Cunard Line & company then operated a cargo ships under the name Cairn - Thomson Line.
Dundee Courier - Wednesday 08 February 1899
Addition to Tonnage of Port.-Messrs William Thomson & Sons have completed the purchase (subject to docking clause) of the S Saint Marnock belonging at present to Messrs Rankin, Gilmour, & Co., of Liverpool. The Saint Marnock is a steel vessel of 2969 tons gross register, and of about 4400 tons deadweight capacity, fitted with triple engines, and was built about nine years ago by Sir James Laing, of Sunderland, to the highest class at Lloyd's. The Saint Marnock is expected to proceed tomorrow from Antwerp, where she has been discharging, to Cardiff, where she will be drydocked and taken over.
Fairplay - Thursday 06 April 1899
The steel s.s. Saint Marnock, 2,969 tons gross, 1,951 tons net, built by Mr. James Laing in 1889, and owned by the British and Foreign Steamship Company, Limited (Messrs. Rankin, Gilmour & Co.), Liverpool, recently sold to Mr. W, Thomson, Dundee, has been re-named Jacona
In 1899 vessel was sold to S.S. Jacona Co. Ltd. - W. Thomson & Sons, Dundee and renamed S.S. Jacona.
Shields Daily Gazette - Thursday 22 November 1900
HEAVY WEATHER AT SEA.
TYNE-BOUND STEAMER'S ROUGH VOYAGE.
The Dundee steamer Jacona has arrived in Shields harbour from Montreal with cattle for the Newcastle Sanitorium, after, experiencing heavy weather in the Atlantic. During the passage the weather was very stormy, and the seas which continually broke aboard had a serious effect. A large portion of the cattle pens, and fittings were smashed, rendering matters very hazardous. Many of the cattle were actually drowned in their stalls through breakers coming aboard, while others died through the effects of the storm. About 80 head of cattle in all succumbed on the voyage.
Dundee Evening Post - Saturday 11 May 1901
JACONA REFLOATED. The S.S. Jacona which was reported to have gone ashore at Verchers after leaving Montreal yesterday morning owing to some breakage of her steering-gear, but was got off a without any damage, and proceeded last night on her voyage to Newcastle and Leith.
Dundee Courier - Wednesday 06 June 1906
News was received in Dundee last night that the Dundee steamer Jacona had reported off Cape Wray that the engineers on board were fitting a spare third crank shaft to replace one that had been broken information was also to the effect that all onboard were well
In 1907 W. Thomson was taken over by Cairn Line (Cairns, Noble & Co.) but the name Thomson Line was retained.
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Friday 16 December 1910
CREW OF JACONA HAVE EXCITING TIME ON VOYAGE FROM CANADA. Thrilling Tale of the Sea. The Jacona reached South Shields this morning from Montreal, having been twentyseven days on thirteen days' passage. Terrific weather was experienced after passing Cape Raoe, with mountainous seas, and frequently the vessel had be hove owing to the violence of the gale. The bunker coals became exhausted, and the crew were obliged break up the deck fittings and i after deckhouse to keep the fires going. The crew had a most trying time of it.
In 1911 all the Thomson Line passenger ships were sold to Cunard Line & company then operated a cargo ships under the name Cairn - Thomson Line.
World War One
The Loss
Lloyds War Losses World War One
On the 12th August 1915 SS Jacona was crossing the Moray Firth, on route Tees to Montreal, with a general cargo when a mine was struck. The mine was most likely from the SMS Meteor minefield. Lloyds reported the position as ''Mined when 25 miles NNW of Troup Head''.
The vessel sank very quickly
The vessel sank very quickly
Cargo and items insured by Lloyds of London. - Lloyds Return of Ships Sunk in The Great War - August 1914 to December 1916
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Monday 16 August 1915
GRAVE FEARS ARE ENTERTAINED FOR SAFETY OF DUNDEE OFFICERS , On Board Lost Steamer Jacona. Official Statement by Owners. The following officers were stated to-day by the owners of the lost Dundee steamer Jacona, previously reported lost, to be missing, and the gravest fears were entertained for their safety :— John Neave, mate, Broughty Ferry. Robert Fleming, first engineer, Thornbank Street, Arbroath Road, Dundee. D. G. Mudie, second engineer, 24 North Ramsay Street, Monifieth. Edward Hendry, engineer, 33 Baldovan Terrace. Dundee. —. Sinclair, second mate, Dunston-on-Tyne. The mate is brother of Mr Alfred Neave, wine and spirit merchant, Victoria Road, Dundee. Mr Fleming is a brother of Mr E. A. Flaming, 139 Clepington Road, Dundee. He is unmarried. The second engineer has been at sea for about ten years, and is 28 years of age. His father, David Mudie, is engineer on board the Dundee Harbour Trustees steam dredger Joseph Philip.
GRAVE FEARS ARE ENTERTAINED FOR SAFETY OF DUNDEE OFFICERS , On Board Lost Steamer Jacona. Official Statement by Owners. The following officers were stated to-day by the owners of the lost Dundee steamer Jacona, previously reported lost, to be missing, and the gravest fears were entertained for their safety :— John Neave, mate, Broughty Ferry. Robert Fleming, first engineer, Thornbank Street, Arbroath Road, Dundee. D. G. Mudie, second engineer, 24 North Ramsay Street, Monifieth. Edward Hendry, engineer, 33 Baldovan Terrace. Dundee. —. Sinclair, second mate, Dunston-on-Tyne. The mate is brother of Mr Alfred Neave, wine and spirit merchant, Victoria Road, Dundee. Mr Fleming is a brother of Mr E. A. Flaming, 139 Clepington Road, Dundee. He is unmarried. The second engineer has been at sea for about ten years, and is 28 years of age. His father, David Mudie, is engineer on board the Dundee Harbour Trustees steam dredger Joseph Philip.
Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Monday 16 August 1915
THE LOSS OF THE JACONA. Respecting the of the Tyne steamer Jacona, information transpired today that the owners had received word that among those landed were Captain Organ and Third Officer Herrington. The names of the other members of the crew saved are Lofthouse. Larsen. Jacobson, Turner, Parker. Adams, and McDonald. Chief Officer Neave is among these missing, of whom, up to Saturday afternoon, there was no word. .The steamer Jacona, formerly owned by Messrs Thomson of Dundee. but latterly belonging to Cairns, Noble and Co., was well-known Tyne trader. It was ascertained on Saturday by our Shields correspondent that of the 51 of the crew only the following had been landed, The master, Captain Organ, of Sharpness, the third officer Cecil Herrington and other eight members of the crew, Messrs. Lofthouse, Larsen, Gibson, Jacobson, Turner, Parker, Adams. and McDonald. The missing men include Mr. Neave. the chief officer, and 15 cattlemen mostly Canadians and Americans. who were employed to look after the cattle on the homeward voyage. , The owners were unable to furnish any more names. as they had not received a full list of the crew from where the vessel signed on.
THE LOSS OF THE JACONA. Respecting the of the Tyne steamer Jacona, information transpired today that the owners had received word that among those landed were Captain Organ and Third Officer Herrington. The names of the other members of the crew saved are Lofthouse. Larsen. Jacobson, Turner, Parker. Adams, and McDonald. Chief Officer Neave is among these missing, of whom, up to Saturday afternoon, there was no word. .The steamer Jacona, formerly owned by Messrs Thomson of Dundee. but latterly belonging to Cairns, Noble and Co., was well-known Tyne trader. It was ascertained on Saturday by our Shields correspondent that of the 51 of the crew only the following had been landed, The master, Captain Organ, of Sharpness, the third officer Cecil Herrington and other eight members of the crew, Messrs. Lofthouse, Larsen, Gibson, Jacobson, Turner, Parker, Adams. and McDonald. The missing men include Mr. Neave. the chief officer, and 15 cattlemen mostly Canadians and Americans. who were employed to look after the cattle on the homeward voyage. , The owners were unable to furnish any more names. as they had not received a full list of the crew from where the vessel signed on.
The Scotsman - Monday 16 August 1915
THE LOSS OF THE JACONA The following members of the crew of the steamer Jacona , of Dundee, have been landed at Wick by a patrol boat : —Captain Organ , of Bristol, Cecil Hetherington , apprentice ; John Larssen , Frederick Lofthouse , R. Gibson , Julius Jacobson, A. Turner , . T. Parker, J. Adams , and H. Macdonald.
Linlithgowshire Gazette - Friday 20 August 1915
SUNK BY SUBMARINE. Five more vessels have been sunk by German submarines—the Glasgow steamers Princess Caroline and Cairo, the smack Amethyst, the trawler Gloria, and the Norwegian barque Morna. Four of the crew of Princess Caroline have been lost. Of the crew of the Dundee steamer Jacona, already reported sunk, 31 are reported missing.
THE LOSS OF THE JACONA The following members of the crew of the steamer Jacona , of Dundee, have been landed at Wick by a patrol boat : —Captain Organ , of Bristol, Cecil Hetherington , apprentice ; John Larssen , Frederick Lofthouse , R. Gibson , Julius Jacobson, A. Turner , . T. Parker, J. Adams , and H. Macdonald.
Linlithgowshire Gazette - Friday 20 August 1915
SUNK BY SUBMARINE. Five more vessels have been sunk by German submarines—the Glasgow steamers Princess Caroline and Cairo, the smack Amethyst, the trawler Gloria, and the Norwegian barque Morna. Four of the crew of Princess Caroline have been lost. Of the crew of the Dundee steamer Jacona, already reported sunk, 31 are reported missing.
The Wreck
UKHO Wreck 1161 (Jacona Possibly)
SS Jacona has UKHO Wreck Card 1161 ''JACONA (POSSIBLY)''. The card was originally created in 1919 and sinking position given as 25 miles NNW from Troupe Head.
The wreck was charted as Wk in 58 00.000N 02 47.300W.
This was updated in 1926 to Non Dangerous Wreck (NDW) Position Approximate (PA) in same position.
In 1945 a sonar contact was reported in position 58 00.12N 02 44.00W and given a length of 105 feet with height of 30 feet.
In 1978 the wreck symbol was updated to Wk PA 58m in position 58 00.12N, 02 44.00W.
In 1984 a local fishing skipper reported the wreck of a ''Destroyer'' in position 58 00.13N 02 42.46W and in 1986 the wreck symbol was amended to a wreck in 55m.
in 2012 a wreck was located in 5800.202N, 0243.156W by NetSurvey by MBES. the wreck was measured at 99.2m long by 14.5m wide with a height of 10.4m. The wreck was reported as intact and upright with bows to ENE and sits in 66.6m of water.
The wreck was charted as Wk in 58 00.000N 02 47.300W.
This was updated in 1926 to Non Dangerous Wreck (NDW) Position Approximate (PA) in same position.
In 1945 a sonar contact was reported in position 58 00.12N 02 44.00W and given a length of 105 feet with height of 30 feet.
In 1978 the wreck symbol was updated to Wk PA 58m in position 58 00.12N, 02 44.00W.
In 1984 a local fishing skipper reported the wreck of a ''Destroyer'' in position 58 00.13N 02 42.46W and in 1986 the wreck symbol was amended to a wreck in 55m.
in 2012 a wreck was located in 5800.202N, 0243.156W by NetSurvey by MBES. the wreck was measured at 99.2m long by 14.5m wide with a height of 10.4m. The wreck was reported as intact and upright with bows to ENE and sits in 66.6m of water.
Chart showing probable route plus charted wrecks & MBES of wreck 1161 (possible Jacona) UKHO- MCA- Netsurvey
The UKHO charted position for ''SS Jacona', is in the red circle on above chart, is certainly on one of the SMS Meteor mine lines, but is 15 miles further west than the route that would be taken after passing Kinnaird Head. The route for the Pentland Firth is shown by the red line on above chart.
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Bob Baird in his book '' Shipwrecks of the North of Scotland,'' has the SS Jacona as one of the wrecks on the Smiths Bank.
This wreck has the wreck card 1182 in position 58°13,418'N 02°43,067'W. (red square in chart above) The survey details, which were added after the book was released, give a total length of the wreck, which is two pieces, as approximately 170m which is almost twice the length of SS Jacona. (This may in fact be two wrecks as none lost with the a length of 170m) This wreck is also 7 miles west of the known mine line, so for these two reasons can be discounted as the wreck of the SS Jacona.
From UKHO Wreck Card 1182
** HH100/351/14 5.8.99 DIVED IN 5813.40N, 0243.10W [WGD] USING GPS. A SS LYING UPRIGHT WITH TWO SIDE BY SIDE BOILERS STILL CONTAINED IN THE HULL. THE WK APPEARS TO BE OF FAIRLY BROAD BEAM WITH A SMALL FORWARD CABIN. THE DECKING ALMOST RESEMBLES A TANKER DECKING, BUT THERE WERE NO VISIBLE PIPES SO THIS WAS DISCOUNTED. JUST AFT OF THE BOILERS THERE IS A SHEER BREAK IN THE HULL AND IT IS ASSUMED TO BE IN TWO PIECES. STERN NOT SEEN BUT THERE WAS A SECOND CONTACT ON THE E/S SOME 50MTRS TO THE SE. HT 7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. (J LEIGH/B HUMBY, LTR DTD 24.7.99). NCA.
** HH091/150/01 23.1.08 EXAM'D 25.6.06 IN 5813.418N, 0243.067W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.5 IN GEN DEPTH 47.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 165MTRS, WIDTH 48MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS WITH BOWS WSW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, BROKEN IN TWO. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). AMEND WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
This wreck has the wreck card 1182 in position 58°13,418'N 02°43,067'W. (red square in chart above) The survey details, which were added after the book was released, give a total length of the wreck, which is two pieces, as approximately 170m which is almost twice the length of SS Jacona. (This may in fact be two wrecks as none lost with the a length of 170m) This wreck is also 7 miles west of the known mine line, so for these two reasons can be discounted as the wreck of the SS Jacona.
From UKHO Wreck Card 1182
** HH100/351/14 5.8.99 DIVED IN 5813.40N, 0243.10W [WGD] USING GPS. A SS LYING UPRIGHT WITH TWO SIDE BY SIDE BOILERS STILL CONTAINED IN THE HULL. THE WK APPEARS TO BE OF FAIRLY BROAD BEAM WITH A SMALL FORWARD CABIN. THE DECKING ALMOST RESEMBLES A TANKER DECKING, BUT THERE WERE NO VISIBLE PIPES SO THIS WAS DISCOUNTED. JUST AFT OF THE BOILERS THERE IS A SHEER BREAK IN THE HULL AND IT IS ASSUMED TO BE IN TWO PIECES. STERN NOT SEEN BUT THERE WAS A SECOND CONTACT ON THE E/S SOME 50MTRS TO THE SE. HT 7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. (J LEIGH/B HUMBY, LTR DTD 24.7.99). NCA.
** HH091/150/01 23.1.08 EXAM'D 25.6.06 IN 5813.418N, 0243.067W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.5 IN GEN DEPTH 47.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 165MTRS, WIDTH 48MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS WITH BOWS WSW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, BROKEN IN TWO. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). AMEND WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
The Dive
Wreck 1161 was dived by the ''Project Meteor'' team on the 23rd August 2024. Cairn - Thomson Crockery was found on the ship to confirm this is the SS Jacona. The visibility was said to be very poor and not much else of the wreck was noted.
Cup and small plate or saucer and sole of a shoe. - James Porter
Crew Lost †12/08/1915
BROWN E .(18), 2nd Steward, Mercantile Marine, Born in London, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
BRUCE, GEORGE (38), Chief Steward, Mercantile Marine, , Husband of Mrs. Bruce, of 21, Spring Terrace, North Shields. Born at Liverpool, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 18 August 1915
BRUCE—August 12, lost the sinking of the Jacona the Irish Sea, George Stevenson elder son the late Cosmo Bruce and Mrs. Bruce Stronvar, Waterloo.
Jarrow Express - Friday 27 August 1915
TYNE STEWARD MISSING. It is stated that a Tyne steward, Mr. G. S. Bruce, who lived in Spring Terrace, North Shields, was chief steward on board of the steamer Jacona when that vessel was torpedoed by a German submarine the 12th inst. He leaves widow and three children.
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 18 August 1915
BRUCE—August 12, lost the sinking of the Jacona the Irish Sea, George Stevenson elder son the late Cosmo Bruce and Mrs. Bruce Stronvar, Waterloo.
Jarrow Express - Friday 27 August 1915
TYNE STEWARD MISSING. It is stated that a Tyne steward, Mr. G. S. Bruce, who lived in Spring Terrace, North Shields, was chief steward on board of the steamer Jacona when that vessel was torpedoed by a German submarine the 12th inst. He leaves widow and three children.
Newcastle Journal - Friday 27 August 1915
THE LOSS OF THE JACONA. NORTH SHIELDS MAN AMONG THE MISSING. It has transpired that Mr George S. Bruce, 21, Spring Terrace, North Shields, is one of the missing members of the crew of the steamer Jacona which was torpedoed and sunk, August 12th He was serving on in the capacity of chief Steward. He leaves a widow and three children. Mr Bruce was serving on board a sister ship too Jacona, namely, the lona, when it was sunk in the North Sea, about three months ago.
THE LOSS OF THE JACONA. NORTH SHIELDS MAN AMONG THE MISSING. It has transpired that Mr George S. Bruce, 21, Spring Terrace, North Shields, is one of the missing members of the crew of the steamer Jacona which was torpedoed and sunk, August 12th He was serving on in the capacity of chief Steward. He leaves a widow and three children. Mr Bruce was serving on board a sister ship too Jacona, namely, the lona, when it was sunk in the North Sea, about three months ago.
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CHEYNE, ARTHUR DUNCAN (25), Able Seaman, Mercantile Marine Medal 1914-1918,
Mercantile Marine, °1890 ~ 1915 Son of Andrew and Christina Cheyne; husband of Catherine Cheyne (nee Thomson), of 67, Prince Regent St., Leith. Born in Shetland. Previous vessel "Lemnos", Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial.
Shetland Times - Saturday 12 August 1916
CHEYNE.-In loving memory of Arthur Duncan Cheyne, beloved husband of Catherine Thomson, who lost his life by the sinking of the ss. Jacona on 12th August, 1915.
God sometimes wills to take our best,
That He may give a better still;
True childlike confidence, and rest
In learning more of His sweet will.
We mourn for loved ones gone before,
As if the parting were for aye;
Yet in the atmosphere of God
Love knows no parting or decay.
Still close beside us, if unseen,
A well-known presence as of yore,
Is with us in love's holy bond-
Yea, with us now, and evermore.
-Inserted by Mrs Catherine Cheyne, Northness, Trondra, by Scalloway.
Shetland Times - Saturday 11 August 1917
CHEYNE- In loving memory of Arthur Duncan Cheyne, beloved husband husband of Catherine Thomson, and eldest son of Andrew and Christina Cheyne, Afrigarth, Bridge-of-Walls, who lost his life by the sinking of s.s. Jacona, on 12th August, 1915.
Although your hand we cannot clasp,
Your face we cannot see,
As long as life and memory last,
We will remember thee.
-Inserted by his sorrowing widow and relatives.
Mercantile Marine, °1890 ~ 1915 Son of Andrew and Christina Cheyne; husband of Catherine Cheyne (nee Thomson), of 67, Prince Regent St., Leith. Born in Shetland. Previous vessel "Lemnos", Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial.
Shetland Times - Saturday 12 August 1916
CHEYNE.-In loving memory of Arthur Duncan Cheyne, beloved husband of Catherine Thomson, who lost his life by the sinking of the ss. Jacona on 12th August, 1915.
God sometimes wills to take our best,
That He may give a better still;
True childlike confidence, and rest
In learning more of His sweet will.
We mourn for loved ones gone before,
As if the parting were for aye;
Yet in the atmosphere of God
Love knows no parting or decay.
Still close beside us, if unseen,
A well-known presence as of yore,
Is with us in love's holy bond-
Yea, with us now, and evermore.
-Inserted by Mrs Catherine Cheyne, Northness, Trondra, by Scalloway.
Shetland Times - Saturday 11 August 1917
CHEYNE- In loving memory of Arthur Duncan Cheyne, beloved husband husband of Catherine Thomson, and eldest son of Andrew and Christina Cheyne, Afrigarth, Bridge-of-Walls, who lost his life by the sinking of s.s. Jacona, on 12th August, 1915.
Although your hand we cannot clasp,
Your face we cannot see,
As long as life and memory last,
We will remember thee.
-Inserted by his sorrowing widow and relatives.
CRONIN, C. (46), Horseman, Mercantile Marine, °1869 ~ 1915, Born at Montreal, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
CROWDEN, JOHN BAIN (27), Fireman, Mercantile Marine, Son of the late John Bain Crowden and of Jessie Crowden; husband of Catherine Jardine Crowden (nee Wilson), of 7, St. Andrew St., Leith. Born at Leith, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
DICKENS, LOUIS (29), Second Cook, Mercantile Marine, °1886 ~ 1915, Born at Montreal, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
DUGGAN, JOHN (37), Pantryman, Mercantile Marine, °1878 ~ /1915, Born at Dublin. (NB, listed on crew list as a Fireman & Trimmer), Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
FERGUSON D (53) Mercantile Marine, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
FLEMING, ROBERT WALLACE (42), First Engineer, Mercantile Marine, , Son of the late Alexander and Mary Fleming (nee Lindsay). Born at Broughty Ferry, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
Daily Record - Thursday 19 August 1915
It may interest the older class footballers to know that Robert Fleming, the chief engineer the unfortunate ship Jacona, was some twenty odd years ago a very prominent Dundee footballer, playing at full back for the East End. His brother, E. A, Fleming, played for Our Boys, and was also a famous wicket-keeper in the district.
Broughty Ferry Guide and Advertiser - Friday 20 August 1915
The Lost Jacona. Doubts are now being entertained for the safety of local men who formed' part of the crew of the ill-fated steamer Jacona, formerly of Dundee. A statement has been issued by the owners of the vessel that all four of these members are still missing, and' no information regarding their welfare, has been received. Their names are:
John Neave,- mate, Broughty Ferry.
Robert Fleming, First engineer, Thornbank Street, Arbroath Road, Dundee,
D. G. Mudie, second engineer, 24 North Ramsay Street, Monfieth.
Edward Hendry, engineer, 33 Baldovan Terrace, Dundee.
Daily Record - Thursday 19 August 1915
It may interest the older class footballers to know that Robert Fleming, the chief engineer the unfortunate ship Jacona, was some twenty odd years ago a very prominent Dundee footballer, playing at full back for the East End. His brother, E. A, Fleming, played for Our Boys, and was also a famous wicket-keeper in the district.
Broughty Ferry Guide and Advertiser - Friday 20 August 1915
The Lost Jacona. Doubts are now being entertained for the safety of local men who formed' part of the crew of the ill-fated steamer Jacona, formerly of Dundee. A statement has been issued by the owners of the vessel that all four of these members are still missing, and' no information regarding their welfare, has been received. Their names are:
John Neave,- mate, Broughty Ferry.
Robert Fleming, First engineer, Thornbank Street, Arbroath Road, Dundee,
D. G. Mudie, second engineer, 24 North Ramsay Street, Monfieth.
Edward Hendry, engineer, 33 Baldovan Terrace, Dundee.
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FORD, GEORGE (24), Cattleman, Mercantile Marine, Born at Moffat, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
FRASER, MAGNUS (24), Able Seaman, Mercantile Marine, °1891 ~ 1915, Son of George and Elizabeth Fraser, of Setter Papa Stour, Lerwick, Shetland. Born in Shetland. Previous vessel "Queensland Transport", Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
Shetland Times - Saturday 04 September 1915
FRASER. -- Magnus Fraser, one of the crew of the ill-fated ship Jacona, which was torpedoed or mined 25 miles south of Wick, on the 12th August, beloved son of George and Elizabeth Fraser, Setter, Papa Stour, aged 24 years.
"Himself hath done it." yes, although severe
May seem the stroke, and bitter be the cup.
"Tis His own hand that holds it, and we know
He'll give us grace to drink it meekly up.
"Himself hath done it," then we fain would say
"Thy will in all things evermore be done;"
E'en though that will removes whom best we love,
While Jesus lives we cannot be alone"
-- Inserted by his sorrowing family who mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate son and a most loving brother.
Shetland Times - Saturday 12 August 1916
IN MEMORIAM
FRASER.-In ever loving memory of my dear brother Magnus Fraser, Setter, Papa Stour, who was lost with the ill-fated steamer Jacona, on 12th August, 1915. A brother dear and kind.
One year is past, my heart still sore,
As time goes on I miss him more;
One of the dearest, one of the best-
God in His mercy took him to rest.
-Inserted by his sorrowing brother George.
Shetland Times - Saturday 04 September 1915
FRASER. -- Magnus Fraser, one of the crew of the ill-fated ship Jacona, which was torpedoed or mined 25 miles south of Wick, on the 12th August, beloved son of George and Elizabeth Fraser, Setter, Papa Stour, aged 24 years.
"Himself hath done it." yes, although severe
May seem the stroke, and bitter be the cup.
"Tis His own hand that holds it, and we know
He'll give us grace to drink it meekly up.
"Himself hath done it," then we fain would say
"Thy will in all things evermore be done;"
E'en though that will removes whom best we love,
While Jesus lives we cannot be alone"
-- Inserted by his sorrowing family who mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate son and a most loving brother.
Shetland Times - Saturday 12 August 1916
IN MEMORIAM
FRASER.-In ever loving memory of my dear brother Magnus Fraser, Setter, Papa Stour, who was lost with the ill-fated steamer Jacona, on 12th August, 1915. A brother dear and kind.
One year is past, my heart still sore,
As time goes on I miss him more;
One of the dearest, one of the best-
God in His mercy took him to rest.
-Inserted by his sorrowing brother George.
GOOSSENS, POLYDOS (48), Horseman, Mercantile Marine, Born in Belgium, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
HEALY, MAURICE (18), Wireless Operator, Mercantile Marine, °1897 ~ 1915, Son of Maurice and Mary Healy, of Earlville, Aginagh, Macroom, Co. Cork, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
HENDRY, EDWARD SLAUGHTER (23), Third Engineer, Mercantile Marine, Son of John and Annie Hendry (nee Sturrock), of 33, Baldwan Terrace, Dundee. Born at Dundee, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
Dundee Courier - Monday 16 August 1915
DUNDEE ENGINEER JACONA. Above reproduce a photo of Mr Edward Hendry, son of Mrs Hendry, Baldovan Terrace, Dundee, who was employed on the steamer Jacona an engineer. Mr Hendry is 22 years of age, and has been at sea for about two years. He served his apprenticeship in Lilybank Foundry, Dundee.(photo)
Broughty Ferry Guide and Advertiser - Friday 20 August 1915
The Lost Jacona. Doubts are now being entertained for the safety of local men who formed' part of the crew of the ill-fated steamer Jacona, formerly of Dundee. A statement has been issued by the owners of the vessel that all four of these members are still missing, and' no information regarding their welfare, has been received. Their names are:
John Neave,- mate, Broughty Ferry. Robert Fleming,
first engineer, Thornbank Street, Arbroath Road, Dundee,
D. G. Mudie, second engineer, 24 North Ramsay Street, Monfieth.
Edward Hendry, engineer, 33 Baldovan Terrace, Dundee.
Dundee Courier - Monday 16 August 1915
DUNDEE ENGINEER JACONA. Above reproduce a photo of Mr Edward Hendry, son of Mrs Hendry, Baldovan Terrace, Dundee, who was employed on the steamer Jacona an engineer. Mr Hendry is 22 years of age, and has been at sea for about two years. He served his apprenticeship in Lilybank Foundry, Dundee.(photo)
Broughty Ferry Guide and Advertiser - Friday 20 August 1915
The Lost Jacona. Doubts are now being entertained for the safety of local men who formed' part of the crew of the ill-fated steamer Jacona, formerly of Dundee. A statement has been issued by the owners of the vessel that all four of these members are still missing, and' no information regarding their welfare, has been received. Their names are:
John Neave,- mate, Broughty Ferry. Robert Fleming,
first engineer, Thornbank Street, Arbroath Road, Dundee,
D. G. Mudie, second engineer, 24 North Ramsay Street, Monfieth.
Edward Hendry, engineer, 33 Baldovan Terrace, Dundee.
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JOHNSTONE, ANDREW (23), Sailor, Mercantile Marine, Son of Janet Johnstone, of Hillside Cottage, Dale, Sandvoe, Northroe, Lerwick, Shetland. Born at Fraserburgh, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
MCGHEE, JAMES (19), Fireman, Mercantile Marine, Born in London, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
MCLAUGHLAN J (45) Horseman , Born At Kilwinning. Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
MORGAN, FREDERICK J. (42), Fireman, Mercantile Marine, °1873 ~ 1915, Husband of Helen Louisa Morgan, of 2, Wheeler St., Newport, Mon. Born at Newport, Mon. Previous vessel "Rhineland", Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
Western Mail - Tuesday 24 August 1915
SEAMAN ON THE JACONA. Mr. George Jackson, the Newport secretary the Seamen's Union, has received an intimation from the owners of the steamship Jacona that among the 29 victims of the disaster which befell that vessel (blown up by a mine, as the captain thinks) was Mr. F. J. Morgan, whose home is 2, Wheeler-street, Newport.
Western Mail - Tuesday 24 August 1915
SEAMAN ON THE JACONA. Mr. George Jackson, the Newport secretary the Seamen's Union, has received an intimation from the owners of the steamship Jacona that among the 29 victims of the disaster which befell that vessel (blown up by a mine, as the captain thinks) was Mr. F. J. Morgan, whose home is 2, Wheeler-street, Newport.
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MUDIE, DAVID GOODALL (31), Second Engineer, Mercantile Marine, Son of David Goodall Mudie and the late Ann Mudie (nee Shepherd); husband of Margaret Mudie (nee Mitchell), of 21, North Ramsay St., Monifieth, Forfar. Born at Tayport, Fifeshire, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Monday 16 August 1915
GRAVE FEARS ARE ENTERTAINED FOR SAFETY OF DUNDEE OFFICERS , On Board Lost Steamer Jacona. Official Statement by Owners. The following officers were stated to-day by the owners of the lost Dundee steamer Jacona, previously reported lost, to be missing, and the gravest fears were entertained for their safety :— John Neave, mate, Broughty Ferry. Robert Fleming, first engineer, Thornbank Street, Arbroath Road, Dundee. D. G. Mudie, second engineer, 24 North Ramsay Street, Monifieth. Edward Hendry, engineer, 33 Baldovan Terrace. Dundee. —. Sinclair, second mate, Dunston-on-Tyne. The mate is brother of Mr Alfred Neave, wine and spirit merchant, Victoria Road, Dundee. Mr Fleming is a brother of Mr E. A. Flaming, 139 Clepington Road, Dunjee. He is unmarried. '1 second engineer has been at sea for about ten years, and is 28 years of age. His father, David Mudie, is engineer on board the Dundee Harbour Trustees steam dredger Joseph Philip.
Broughty Ferry Guide and Advertiser - Friday 20 August 1915
The Lost Jacona. Doubts are now being entertained for the safety of local men who formed' part of the crew of the ill-fated steamer Jacona, formerly of Dundee. A statement has been issued by the owners of the vessel that all four of these members are still missing, and' no information regarding their welfare, has been received. Their names are:
John Neave,- mate, Broughty Ferry.
Robert Fleming, first engineer, Thornbank Street, Arbroath Road, Dundee,
D. G. Mudie, second engineer, 24 North Ramsay Street, Monfieth.
Edward Hendry, engineer, 33 Baldovan Terrace, Dundee.
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Monday 16 August 1915
GRAVE FEARS ARE ENTERTAINED FOR SAFETY OF DUNDEE OFFICERS , On Board Lost Steamer Jacona. Official Statement by Owners. The following officers were stated to-day by the owners of the lost Dundee steamer Jacona, previously reported lost, to be missing, and the gravest fears were entertained for their safety :— John Neave, mate, Broughty Ferry. Robert Fleming, first engineer, Thornbank Street, Arbroath Road, Dundee. D. G. Mudie, second engineer, 24 North Ramsay Street, Monifieth. Edward Hendry, engineer, 33 Baldovan Terrace. Dundee. —. Sinclair, second mate, Dunston-on-Tyne. The mate is brother of Mr Alfred Neave, wine and spirit merchant, Victoria Road, Dundee. Mr Fleming is a brother of Mr E. A. Flaming, 139 Clepington Road, Dunjee. He is unmarried. '1 second engineer has been at sea for about ten years, and is 28 years of age. His father, David Mudie, is engineer on board the Dundee Harbour Trustees steam dredger Joseph Philip.
Broughty Ferry Guide and Advertiser - Friday 20 August 1915
The Lost Jacona. Doubts are now being entertained for the safety of local men who formed' part of the crew of the ill-fated steamer Jacona, formerly of Dundee. A statement has been issued by the owners of the vessel that all four of these members are still missing, and' no information regarding their welfare, has been received. Their names are:
John Neave,- mate, Broughty Ferry.
Robert Fleming, first engineer, Thornbank Street, Arbroath Road, Dundee,
D. G. Mudie, second engineer, 24 North Ramsay Street, Monfieth.
Edward Hendry, engineer, 33 Baldovan Terrace, Dundee.
Dundee People's Journal - Saturday 21 August 1915
MUDIE.—In the North Sea, the 12th inst., David G. Mudie, second engineer. s.s. Jacona, beloved husband Margaret Mitchell, 21 North Ramsay Street, Monifieth.
MUDIE.—In the North Sea, the 12th inst., David G. Mudie, second engineer. s.s. Jacona, beloved husband Margaret Mitchell, 21 North Ramsay Street, Monifieth.
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NEAVE, JOHN MCLEOD (49), First Mate, Mercantile Marine, Son of Catherine and the late John Neave; husband of Sarah McPherson Neave (nee Paterson), of 6, Alpha Terrace, Broughty Ferry, Forfarshire. Born at Dundee, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial & Barnhill Cemetery
Broughty Ferry Guide and Advertiser - Friday 20 August 1915
The Lost Jacona. Doubts are now being entertained for the safety of local men who formed' part of the crew of the ill-fated steamer Jacona, formerly of Dundee. A statement has been issued by the owners of the vessel that all four of these members are still missing, and' no information regarding their welfare, has been received. Their names are:
John Neave,- mate, Broughty Ferry.
Robert Fleming, first engineer, Thornbank Street, Arbroath Road, Dundee,
D. G. Mudie, second engineer, 24 North Ramsay Street, Monfieth.
Edward Hendry, engineer, 33 Baldovan Terrace, Dundee.
Broughty Ferry Guide and Advertiser - Friday 20 August 1915
The Lost Jacona. Doubts are now being entertained for the safety of local men who formed' part of the crew of the ill-fated steamer Jacona, formerly of Dundee. A statement has been issued by the owners of the vessel that all four of these members are still missing, and' no information regarding their welfare, has been received. Their names are:
John Neave,- mate, Broughty Ferry.
Robert Fleming, first engineer, Thornbank Street, Arbroath Road, Dundee,
D. G. Mudie, second engineer, 24 North Ramsay Street, Monfieth.
Edward Hendry, engineer, 33 Baldovan Terrace, Dundee.
Barnhill Cemetery, Dundee. Photo Findagrave Rog
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NIMMO, JOHN (22), Mess Room Steward, Mercantile Marine, °1893 ~ 1915, Son of Mrs. Nimmo, of 78, Henderson St, Leith. Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
Edinburgh Evening News - Saturday 21 August 1915
NIMMO - Drowned by the torpedoing of S.S. Jacona on 12th of August, JOHN ALFRED CAVAHAGH NIMMO, aged 26 years. eldest son and dearly beloved son of PETER and MARY MIMMO, 72 Henderson Street, Leith, R.I.P deeply mourned.
Edinburgh Evening News - Saturday 21 August 1915
NIMMO - Drowned by the torpedoing of S.S. Jacona on 12th of August, JOHN ALFRED CAVAHAGH NIMMO, aged 26 years. eldest son and dearly beloved son of PETER and MARY MIMMO, 72 Henderson Street, Leith, R.I.P deeply mourned.
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NOLLET, JOHN (34), Horseman, Mercantile Marine, Born in Belgium, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
PERRY, HENRY JOSEPH (33), Fireman, Mercantile Marine, °1882 ~ 1915, Husband of Jane Perry (nee McFarlane), of 50, Bangor Rd., Leith. Born at Leith. Previous vessel "Berlin", Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
SEMPLE, JOHN (41), Fireman, Mercantile Marine, °1874 ~ 1915, Born at Millom. Previous vessel "Ampleforth", Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
SINCLAIR, JOHN THOMAS (22), Second Mate, Mercantile Marine Medal 1914-1918, Mercantile Marine, ° 1893 - 1915, Son of W. Sinclair, of Haig St., Dunston-on-Tyne. Born at Gateshead. Previous vessel "Cairndon", Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
Newcastle Journal - Monday 23 August 1915
THE ROLL OF HONOUR.
Dunston Man's Death.
Second Officer John T. Sinclair, son of Mr and Mrs Sinclair, 6, Dennison Street, Dunston, was lost with the Jacona on August 12th. He was 22 years of age .
Newcastle Journal - Monday 23 August 1915
THE ROLL OF HONOUR.
Dunston Man's Death.
Second Officer John T. Sinclair, son of Mr and Mrs Sinclair, 6, Dennison Street, Dunston, was lost with the Jacona on August 12th. He was 22 years of age .
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TAIT, MAGNUS T. (27), Able Seaman, Mercantile Marine, Son of Elizabeth Tait, of 5, Hamilton St., Leith. Born in Shetland, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
Shetland News - Thursday 24 August 1916
In Memoriam and Acknowledgments.
In ever loving memory of my dear husband, MAGNUS T. TAIT (Tommy), who was lost off the s.s. Jacona (mined or torpedoed) in the North Sea on 12th August, 1915.
I never thought when parting.
That no more I'd see your face,
But hope in heaven we'll meet again.
In that bright and glorious place.
Duty called him, he was there,
To do his bit, and take his share.
-Inserted by his widow, Elizabeth Velzian Tait, 1 Hamilton Street, Leith..
Shetland News - Thursday 24 August 1916
In Memoriam and Acknowledgments.
In ever loving memory of my dear husband, MAGNUS T. TAIT (Tommy), who was lost off the s.s. Jacona (mined or torpedoed) in the North Sea on 12th August, 1915.
I never thought when parting.
That no more I'd see your face,
But hope in heaven we'll meet again.
In that bright and glorious place.
Duty called him, he was there,
To do his bit, and take his share.
-Inserted by his widow, Elizabeth Velzian Tait, 1 Hamilton Street, Leith..
TURKINGTON, ALBERT (22), Cattleman, Mercantile Marine, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Turkington, of 17, Nolver St. Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. Born in Co. Tyrone, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
VANDENHEUVAL, F. (55), Horseman, Mercantile Marine, °1860 ~ 1915, Born in Belgium, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
VANDENHEUVAL, JEAN (26), Horseman, Mercantile Marine, Born in Belgium, Remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial
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Survivors
The Scotsman - Monday 16 August 1915
THE LOSS OF THE JACONA The following members of the crew of the steamer Jacona , of Dundee , have been landed at Wick by a patrol . boat : —Captain Organ , of Bristol, Cecil Hetherington, apprentice ; John Larssen , Frederick Lofthouse , R . Gibson , Julius Jacobson A . Turner , . T- Parker . J . Adams , and H . McDonald .
THE LOSS OF THE JACONA The following members of the crew of the steamer Jacona , of Dundee , have been landed at Wick by a patrol . boat : —Captain Organ , of Bristol, Cecil Hetherington, apprentice ; John Larssen , Frederick Lofthouse , R . Gibson , Julius Jacobson A . Turner , . T- Parker . J . Adams , and H . McDonald .
Organ Ellis Arthur, of Bristol, Captain. Born at Wanswell, Gloucestershire.
Hetherington Cecil, apprentice ;
Newcastle Journal - Tuesday 24 August 1915
THE LOSS OF THE JACONA. BRAVE CONDUCT OF ALLENDALE APPRENTICE. The Jacona, which was recently mined or torpedoed, sank in less than two minutes. There was time for Launching boats, all hands going drown with the vessel. Ten men, however, came to the surface, clinging to wreckage, amongst whom was Cecil Hetherington, of Allendale. Ten fifteen minutes later Hetherington, who is a senior apprentice, saw what appeared be a boat floating upright at a distance of 75 to 100 yards. Some of the men being an exhausted condition and crying for help, Hetherington volunteered to try and reach the boat. His efforts were successful, although he had great difficulty in climbing into the boat, after his long swim, fully dressed. then took the boat to the master, Captain Organ, picking up one man on his way. The three men pulled around amongst the wreckage and picked up seven others, making a total of ten survivors. Captain Organ states that had it not been for the brave act of Hetherington in securing the boat more lives would have been lost.
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 01 October 1915
HUMANE SOCIETY'S AWARDS
ABERDEEN MEN HONOURED
Silver medal and diploma to Cecil Hetherington, apprentice the s.s. Jacona, for his heroic gallantry on 12th August, when that vessel was either torpedoed struck by mine in the Moray Firth. The ship went down in two minutes, that no boats could be launched, but on coming the surface with some other survivors clinging to the wreckage, empty boat was seen 75 yards away, and this Hetherington made his way and, getting in, brought it back and was thereby means of saving 13 men, the remainder of the crew 39 being lost.
Newcastle Journal - Tuesday 24 August 1915
THE LOSS OF THE JACONA. BRAVE CONDUCT OF ALLENDALE APPRENTICE. The Jacona, which was recently mined or torpedoed, sank in less than two minutes. There was time for Launching boats, all hands going drown with the vessel. Ten men, however, came to the surface, clinging to wreckage, amongst whom was Cecil Hetherington, of Allendale. Ten fifteen minutes later Hetherington, who is a senior apprentice, saw what appeared be a boat floating upright at a distance of 75 to 100 yards. Some of the men being an exhausted condition and crying for help, Hetherington volunteered to try and reach the boat. His efforts were successful, although he had great difficulty in climbing into the boat, after his long swim, fully dressed. then took the boat to the master, Captain Organ, picking up one man on his way. The three men pulled around amongst the wreckage and picked up seven others, making a total of ten survivors. Captain Organ states that had it not been for the brave act of Hetherington in securing the boat more lives would have been lost.
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 01 October 1915
HUMANE SOCIETY'S AWARDS
ABERDEEN MEN HONOURED
Silver medal and diploma to Cecil Hetherington, apprentice the s.s. Jacona, for his heroic gallantry on 12th August, when that vessel was either torpedoed struck by mine in the Moray Firth. The ship went down in two minutes, that no boats could be launched, but on coming the surface with some other survivors clinging to the wreckage, empty boat was seen 75 yards away, and this Hetherington made his way and, getting in, brought it back and was thereby means of saving 13 men, the remainder of the crew 39 being lost.
Humane Silver Medal
Westerham Herald - Saturday 09 October 1915
MEDAL FOR BRAVE SAILOR LAD. The King has awarded the bronze medal for gallantry in saving life at sea to Cecil Hetherington, apprentice of the steamer Jacona, of Dundee, for his services at the loss of the Jacona off the coast of Scotland on August 12th.
MEDAL FOR BRAVE SAILOR LAD. The King has awarded the bronze medal for gallantry in saving life at sea to Cecil Hetherington, apprentice of the steamer Jacona, of Dundee, for his services at the loss of the Jacona off the coast of Scotland on August 12th.
THE BOARD OF TRADE SEA GALLANTRY MEDAL, 1910-1921 (SGM)
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Wednesday 29 December 1915
A GALLANT SHIP'S APPRENTICE. meeting the offices of Shipping Federation Newcastle yesterday. Sir Walter Runciman, on behalf that body, presented medal, cheque, and diploma to Cecil Hetherington, apprentice on the Newcastle steamer Jacona, in recognition of his bravery which resulted the rescue of largo part of the crew after the vessel had been blown up by mine. The Jacona sank so rapidly that the boats could not be launched, and when the crew clinging to floating wreckage Hetherington swam to a capsized lifeboat some distance away, and brought it within reach of the crew, that most of them were saved. Sir Walter spoke briefly in praise of Hetherington’s gallantry, and Mr, W. J. Noble, owner of the vessel, endorsed his remarks. It was intimated that Hetherington's action has been brought to notice the Board of Trade, and that King has awarded him the bronze medal for gallantry in saving life at sea.
Western Daily Press - Friday 31 December 1915
Sir Walter Runciman, special meeting of the Shipping Federation at Newcastle, presented a medal and diploma to C. Hetherington, an apprentice of the Newcastle steamer Jacona, which was mined the North Sea. Hetherington swam to and righted a capsized lifeboat, then returning rescued half the Jacona crew.
A GALLANT SHIP'S APPRENTICE. meeting the offices of Shipping Federation Newcastle yesterday. Sir Walter Runciman, on behalf that body, presented medal, cheque, and diploma to Cecil Hetherington, apprentice on the Newcastle steamer Jacona, in recognition of his bravery which resulted the rescue of largo part of the crew after the vessel had been blown up by mine. The Jacona sank so rapidly that the boats could not be launched, and when the crew clinging to floating wreckage Hetherington swam to a capsized lifeboat some distance away, and brought it within reach of the crew, that most of them were saved. Sir Walter spoke briefly in praise of Hetherington’s gallantry, and Mr, W. J. Noble, owner of the vessel, endorsed his remarks. It was intimated that Hetherington's action has been brought to notice the Board of Trade, and that King has awarded him the bronze medal for gallantry in saving life at sea.
Western Daily Press - Friday 31 December 1915
Sir Walter Runciman, special meeting of the Shipping Federation at Newcastle, presented a medal and diploma to C. Hetherington, an apprentice of the Newcastle steamer Jacona, which was mined the North Sea. Hetherington swam to and righted a capsized lifeboat, then returning rescued half the Jacona crew.
BRAVEST DEED OF THE YEAR The Stanhope Medal for the bravest deed of the year has been awarded to Cecil Hetherington, eighteen years of age, living at Allendale, Northumberland. ' The deed that won him this distinction was performed in August last. He was then an apprentice in the steamer Jacona. which was torpedoed. The crew were thrown into the water and ten came to the surface clinging to wreckage. Young Hetherington saw a boat floating about 100 yards away, and swimming towards it succeeded in getting aboard and rescuing his nine comrades. Mr. Hetherington is now third officer of another vessel.
The Stanhope Medal
Edinburgh Evening News - Tuesday 03 November 1925
EAST COAST WRECK HERO. HOLDER OF STANHOPE MEDAL Second Officer Cecil Hetherington, who distinguished himself in connection with the saving of the crew of the Newcastle steamer Cairnavon which was wrecked at Bucbanness on Sunday morning, is the possessor of the Stanhope Medal for the bravest deed of the year 1915. The deed for which he was awarded the medal was the saving of 11 lives off the Dundee steamer Jacona.
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Tuesday 03 November 1925
GALLANT SAILOR AGAIN DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF. Man Who Saved Eleven Lives Off Dundee Steamer. Second Officer Cecil Hetherington, who distinguished himself connection with the saving of the crew of the Newcastle steamer Cairnavon, which was wrecked Buchanness, is the possessor of the Stanhope Medal for the bravest deed of the year 1915. The deed for which he was awarded the medal was the saving of eleven lives off the Dundee steamer Jacona. When the Cairnavon struck the rocks Hetherington swung himself ashore means of a rope ladder, and, establishing a firm footing on the rocks, assisted other members of the crew to get ashore.
EAST COAST WRECK HERO. HOLDER OF STANHOPE MEDAL Second Officer Cecil Hetherington, who distinguished himself in connection with the saving of the crew of the Newcastle steamer Cairnavon which was wrecked at Bucbanness on Sunday morning, is the possessor of the Stanhope Medal for the bravest deed of the year 1915. The deed for which he was awarded the medal was the saving of 11 lives off the Dundee steamer Jacona.
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Tuesday 03 November 1925
GALLANT SAILOR AGAIN DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF. Man Who Saved Eleven Lives Off Dundee Steamer. Second Officer Cecil Hetherington, who distinguished himself connection with the saving of the crew of the Newcastle steamer Cairnavon, which was wrecked Buchanness, is the possessor of the Stanhope Medal for the bravest deed of the year 1915. The deed for which he was awarded the medal was the saving of eleven lives off the Dundee steamer Jacona. When the Cairnavon struck the rocks Hetherington swung himself ashore means of a rope ladder, and, establishing a firm footing on the rocks, assisted other members of the crew to get ashore.
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Larssen John ,rank/rating, Carpenter; age, 41; place of birth, Sweden,
Lofthouse Frederick , rank/rating, Boatswain; age, 35; place of birth, Norton, Stockton; previous ship, Ampleforth of Cardiff.
Gibson R. ,rank/rating, Able Seaman; age, 26; place of birth, Sunderland; previous ship, New Zealand Transport of West Hartlepool.
Jacobson Julius , rank/rating, Sailor; age, 27; place of birth, Norway; previous ship, Norwegian.
Turner Alex , rank/rating, Donkeyman; age, 35; place of birth, Edinburgh;
Parker James. , rank/rating, Fireman and Trimmer; age, 43; place of birth, Leith; previous ship, Ennissnon.
Adams, J. Rank/rating, Fireman and Trimmer; age, 30; place of birth, Leith; previous ship, Aquitania.
Macdonald H. . rank/rating, Cook; age, 42; place of birth, Melford; previous ship.
