HMD Leonard
HMD Leonard. (No2802) 12/02/1920
Displacement: 88 grt.
Length: 24.4 m. Beam: 5.60 m. Draught: 2.6 m.
Propulsion: . 1 x Boiler, single screw.
Machinery:
Complement: 6 officers and men.
Crew Lost: 6
Armament: 1 x 6pdr
Length: 24.4 m. Beam: 5.60 m. Draught: 2.6 m.
Propulsion: . 1 x Boiler, single screw.
Machinery:
Complement: 6 officers and men.
Crew Lost: 6
Armament: 1 x 6pdr
Steel drifter built by MacDuff Shipyards Ltd. - MacDuff Engineering Co in 1900 as ''Two''. Owned by the Smith's Dock Trust Company who named all their ships by numbers. Registered first in Yarmouth as YH473 and in 1907 was sold to Macduff near Banff and registered as BF632.
History
Norfolk News - Saturday 16 June 1900
MORE STEAM DRIFTERS FOR YARMOUTH owners have placed a contract with Tyne builders for three new steam drifters, The first of these has been delivered, and on Saturday, having taken in nets, went out for her trial trip. She is named One, and the two sister boats to follow will be named Two and Three respectively. The One is an excellent model, being iron built carrying lefty yellow funnel with bridge platform for the wheel &c and equipped with all modern conveniences for pursuing the fish.
Yarmouth Gazette and North Norfolk Constitutionalist - Saturday 29 December 1900
The Herring Voyage is now closed, the last catch of the season being landed on Thursday in last week. The total catch for the season is 28,483 lasts, beating all records. The catch at Lowestoft this year was 18,383, At this port the record hitherto had been made in 1899 with 26,377 lasts, but even that big total was this year surpassed by over 2100 lasts. The season’s catch in 1898 of 18,392 lasts, by comparison becomes almost insignificant. The local boats have done exceedingly well, the best, we believe, being the steam drifter Two, one of four fine modern boats owned by Smith's Dock Company of Shields, but worked from Yarmouth.
MORE STEAM DRIFTERS FOR YARMOUTH owners have placed a contract with Tyne builders for three new steam drifters, The first of these has been delivered, and on Saturday, having taken in nets, went out for her trial trip. She is named One, and the two sister boats to follow will be named Two and Three respectively. The One is an excellent model, being iron built carrying lefty yellow funnel with bridge platform for the wheel &c and equipped with all modern conveniences for pursuing the fish.
Yarmouth Gazette and North Norfolk Constitutionalist - Saturday 29 December 1900
The Herring Voyage is now closed, the last catch of the season being landed on Thursday in last week. The total catch for the season is 28,483 lasts, beating all records. The catch at Lowestoft this year was 18,383, At this port the record hitherto had been made in 1899 with 26,377 lasts, but even that big total was this year surpassed by over 2100 lasts. The season’s catch in 1898 of 18,392 lasts, by comparison becomes almost insignificant. The local boats have done exceedingly well, the best, we believe, being the steam drifter Two, one of four fine modern boats owned by Smith's Dock Company of Shields, but worked from Yarmouth.
Banffshire Reporter - Wednesday 30 October 1907
BANFF SKIPPER FINED AT SCARBOROUGH.— George West, master of the Banff drifter Leonard, was fined £3 and costs at Scarborough on Wednesday for disobeying the orders of the deputy harbourmaster on October 3rd. The harbour was full of boats, and West, with the skipper of another vessel, just arrived, was ordered to go astern, but this was not done. The other skipper was fined on October 9th. Traffic, it was stated, was delayed, and slight damage done. The defendant did not appear, and his solicitor - stated that West could not hear the orders given by the deputy harbourmaster.
BANFF SKIPPER FINED AT SCARBOROUGH.— George West, master of the Banff drifter Leonard, was fined £3 and costs at Scarborough on Wednesday for disobeying the orders of the deputy harbourmaster on October 3rd. The harbour was full of boats, and West, with the skipper of another vessel, just arrived, was ordered to go astern, but this was not done. The other skipper was fined on October 9th. Traffic, it was stated, was delayed, and slight damage done. The defendant did not appear, and his solicitor - stated that West could not hear the orders given by the deputy harbourmaster.
The Loss
Dundee Courier - Tuesday 13 January 1920
NAVAL VESSEL BOUND FOR DUNDEE Is Now Several Days Overdue. Grave Fears for Her Safety. The worst fears are entertained for the safety of H.M. drifter Leonard. Nothing has been heard of her since she left lnverkeithing for Dundee on Thursday last. The Leonard was due to arrive at Dundee on the same day, and in the afternoon, in response to message from the naval base, the tug Tynedale proceeded to the mouth of the Tay to render assistance to a drifter whose arrival was expected by the naval authorities at Dundee. The Tynedale searched about for a considerable time, but could find trace of any vessel. Inquiry all the ports round the coast has failed to throw any light on the fate of the missing vessel. The Leonard, which carried crew of about nine men was registered at Banff, and the bulk . of her crew hailed from the North of Scotland. The vessel was recently repaired at Dundee.
Western Daily Press - Wednesday 14 January 1920
MINE-SWEEPER MISSING. Grave fears are entertained concerning the safety of H.M. Drifter Leonard, which sailed , with crew nine men from Inverkeithing, for Dundee, last Thursday, and has not since been heard of. The vessel should have reached Dundee the same day. A small craft was observed in distress at the mouth of the Tay that afternoon, but a tug which put out to lender assistance failed to find her.
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 15 January 1920
THE MISSING BANFF DRIFTER. The drifter Leonard, belonging to Banff, is reported to have been lost off the Tay on Thursday, sailed from Inverkeithing on Wednesday last week. The authorities at Aberdeen report that the vessel was not seen in distress that she had crew of six, and not eight as stated. The names and addresses of the crew will be announced by the Admiralty due course.
NAVAL VESSEL BOUND FOR DUNDEE Is Now Several Days Overdue. Grave Fears for Her Safety. The worst fears are entertained for the safety of H.M. drifter Leonard. Nothing has been heard of her since she left lnverkeithing for Dundee on Thursday last. The Leonard was due to arrive at Dundee on the same day, and in the afternoon, in response to message from the naval base, the tug Tynedale proceeded to the mouth of the Tay to render assistance to a drifter whose arrival was expected by the naval authorities at Dundee. The Tynedale searched about for a considerable time, but could find trace of any vessel. Inquiry all the ports round the coast has failed to throw any light on the fate of the missing vessel. The Leonard, which carried crew of about nine men was registered at Banff, and the bulk . of her crew hailed from the North of Scotland. The vessel was recently repaired at Dundee.
Western Daily Press - Wednesday 14 January 1920
MINE-SWEEPER MISSING. Grave fears are entertained concerning the safety of H.M. Drifter Leonard, which sailed , with crew nine men from Inverkeithing, for Dundee, last Thursday, and has not since been heard of. The vessel should have reached Dundee the same day. A small craft was observed in distress at the mouth of the Tay that afternoon, but a tug which put out to lender assistance failed to find her.
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 15 January 1920
THE MISSING BANFF DRIFTER. The drifter Leonard, belonging to Banff, is reported to have been lost off the Tay on Thursday, sailed from Inverkeithing on Wednesday last week. The authorities at Aberdeen report that the vessel was not seen in distress that she had crew of six, and not eight as stated. The names and addresses of the crew will be announced by the Admiralty due course.
Broughty Ferry Guide and Advertiser - Friday 30 January 1920
CLAN SHAW WRECK. While engaged at work on the wreck, which is situated beyond the bar of the Tay, some eleven or twelve miles from Dundee Harbour, the men employed on the work of removing the Clan Shaw wreck have discovered the mizzen sail and Q boom, apparently belonging to a vessel of the drifter type, a clear indication that such a vessel has either suffered serious damage from stormy weather in the vicinity, or, as is at present feared, has foundered with all hands. It will be remembered that the Government drifter Leonard left Inverkeithing on a voyage to Dundee more than three weeks ago, and never reached her destination. During that time high seas were running, such as would be a serious menace to a vessel of the drifter type, and which would make her successful entry over the Bar of the Tay a matter for speculation. Distress signals had evidently been sent up, as the authorities at the Naval Base at Dundee received intimation that a vessel was in serious difficulty off the mouth of the river. The tug Tynedale was despatched to the scene, but after braving the elements for some considerable time and making an exhaustive but fruitless search she was obliged to return to port. Since that time nothing has been heard of the Leonard, although at the time it was considered remarkable that so little was known of her mysterious disappearance, in view of the fact that she was journeying on a route much frequented by all classes of vessels. The present discovery is considered, therefore, to have some connection with the tragedy of the ill - fated Leonard, as the sail and boom found are exactly of the type that would have been part of the drifter's fittings. So far no definite proof has been established, as the articles found bear no mark by which they would be identified. The find was removed to Tayport on the return of the salvage vessel Lily, and inquiries are at present being instigated in order to ascertain whether the find is in any way connected with the Leonard's disappearance.
CLAN SHAW WRECK. While engaged at work on the wreck, which is situated beyond the bar of the Tay, some eleven or twelve miles from Dundee Harbour, the men employed on the work of removing the Clan Shaw wreck have discovered the mizzen sail and Q boom, apparently belonging to a vessel of the drifter type, a clear indication that such a vessel has either suffered serious damage from stormy weather in the vicinity, or, as is at present feared, has foundered with all hands. It will be remembered that the Government drifter Leonard left Inverkeithing on a voyage to Dundee more than three weeks ago, and never reached her destination. During that time high seas were running, such as would be a serious menace to a vessel of the drifter type, and which would make her successful entry over the Bar of the Tay a matter for speculation. Distress signals had evidently been sent up, as the authorities at the Naval Base at Dundee received intimation that a vessel was in serious difficulty off the mouth of the river. The tug Tynedale was despatched to the scene, but after braving the elements for some considerable time and making an exhaustive but fruitless search she was obliged to return to port. Since that time nothing has been heard of the Leonard, although at the time it was considered remarkable that so little was known of her mysterious disappearance, in view of the fact that she was journeying on a route much frequented by all classes of vessels. The present discovery is considered, therefore, to have some connection with the tragedy of the ill - fated Leonard, as the sail and boom found are exactly of the type that would have been part of the drifter's fittings. So far no definite proof has been established, as the articles found bear no mark by which they would be identified. The find was removed to Tayport on the return of the salvage vessel Lily, and inquiries are at present being instigated in order to ascertain whether the find is in any way connected with the Leonard's disappearance.
Dundee Courier - Friday 06 February 1920
BLOWING UP WRECK OF CLAN SHAW. FIRST CHARGE FIRED BY SALVAGE MEN.
Strange Discovery Near The Scene Of The Explosion.
Another chapter has been added to the tragic history of the Clan Shaw. The first charge in the process of blowing up the wreck was fired by the salvage men yesterday. Complete success attended the operation. Not much wreckage was visible on account of the Clan Shaw being an iron-built vessel. - The sea was strewn with the bodies of dead fish, while pieces of jute were scattered about on the surface of the water. Sea Strewn With Dead Fish. It to low tide when the salvage authorities reached the scene of operations at the mouth of the River Tay. The first thing that caught the eye on arrival there was the mast of another vessel protruding above the water, while her masthead light was also visible. Those in charge of operations decided buoy the stranger's mast. On this being completed a diver from each vessel made a short survey of the scene. The sunken stranger may or may not be the Government drifter Leonard which been missing for several weeks. The " Courier" was informed last night that the matter would be reported to the Senior Naval Officer at Dundee.
BLOWING UP WRECK OF CLAN SHAW. FIRST CHARGE FIRED BY SALVAGE MEN.
Strange Discovery Near The Scene Of The Explosion.
Another chapter has been added to the tragic history of the Clan Shaw. The first charge in the process of blowing up the wreck was fired by the salvage men yesterday. Complete success attended the operation. Not much wreckage was visible on account of the Clan Shaw being an iron-built vessel. - The sea was strewn with the bodies of dead fish, while pieces of jute were scattered about on the surface of the water. Sea Strewn With Dead Fish. It to low tide when the salvage authorities reached the scene of operations at the mouth of the River Tay. The first thing that caught the eye on arrival there was the mast of another vessel protruding above the water, while her masthead light was also visible. Those in charge of operations decided buoy the stranger's mast. On this being completed a diver from each vessel made a short survey of the scene. The sunken stranger may or may not be the Government drifter Leonard which been missing for several weeks. The " Courier" was informed last night that the matter would be reported to the Senior Naval Officer at Dundee.
Dundee Courier - Saturday 14 February 1920
The Fate of the Drifter Leonard. In view of recent developments by the discovery of indications of another wreck believed to the Government drifter Leonard laying in close proximity to the Clan Shaw at the mouth of the Tay, a number of Harbour officials yesterday visited the scene on board the tug Gilroy. On arrival, however, it was found that the weather conditions were against a diver making a thorough inspection of the wrecks and the project was abandoned.
The Fate of the Drifter Leonard. In view of recent developments by the discovery of indications of another wreck believed to the Government drifter Leonard laying in close proximity to the Clan Shaw at the mouth of the Tay, a number of Harbour officials yesterday visited the scene on board the tug Gilroy. On arrival, however, it was found that the weather conditions were against a diver making a thorough inspection of the wrecks and the project was abandoned.
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Saturday 14 February 1920
DRIFTER LEONARD'S FATE ASCERTAINED. SUNK OFF MOUTH OF THE TAY. Facts which have now come to light leave little or doubt that the mysterious wreck lying beside the sunken Clan Shaw at the mouth of the estuary of the Tay is that of the lost drifter Leonard, Thursday the Lily, the vessel engaged in salving work at the Clan Shaw, and two harbour tugs, the Gilroy and Charles Barrie, visited the wreck, and it is learned that from investigation made, the fate of the Leonard is now practically settled. The wreck lies close to the Clan Shaw,- so close, indeed, that it has been decided not to place a wreck buoy on it, the buoy marking the Clan Shaw being considered sufficient.
Recently, it will be remembered, wreckage, apparently of a vessel of the Leonard class, was picked up by the Lily, the harbour tugs, and pilot cutter North Esk. None of the bodies of the crew the drifter has, however, yet been found. The Leonard, under the command of Skipper Thomas Lawson, of Buckie, with a crew of some half-dozen men, left Inverkeithing on January 8th for Dundee, to be fully re-equipped after war service. She did not arrive next day, as expected, but vessel was reported that night to be in distress at the mouth of the Tay. A tug boat went out, but could find no signs of a disabled vessel. It was generally believed that the Leonard, had foundered with all hands, but no definite evidence of her fate was obtained. No official intimation has been made as yet in the matter by the Admiralty beyond the statement that the Leonard is missing. Two of the crew belong to Shetland, one hails from Aberdeen. one from Peterhead, and one from Hull.
DRIFTER LEONARD'S FATE ASCERTAINED. SUNK OFF MOUTH OF THE TAY. Facts which have now come to light leave little or doubt that the mysterious wreck lying beside the sunken Clan Shaw at the mouth of the estuary of the Tay is that of the lost drifter Leonard, Thursday the Lily, the vessel engaged in salving work at the Clan Shaw, and two harbour tugs, the Gilroy and Charles Barrie, visited the wreck, and it is learned that from investigation made, the fate of the Leonard is now practically settled. The wreck lies close to the Clan Shaw,- so close, indeed, that it has been decided not to place a wreck buoy on it, the buoy marking the Clan Shaw being considered sufficient.
Recently, it will be remembered, wreckage, apparently of a vessel of the Leonard class, was picked up by the Lily, the harbour tugs, and pilot cutter North Esk. None of the bodies of the crew the drifter has, however, yet been found. The Leonard, under the command of Skipper Thomas Lawson, of Buckie, with a crew of some half-dozen men, left Inverkeithing on January 8th for Dundee, to be fully re-equipped after war service. She did not arrive next day, as expected, but vessel was reported that night to be in distress at the mouth of the Tay. A tug boat went out, but could find no signs of a disabled vessel. It was generally believed that the Leonard, had foundered with all hands, but no definite evidence of her fate was obtained. No official intimation has been made as yet in the matter by the Admiralty beyond the statement that the Leonard is missing. Two of the crew belong to Shetland, one hails from Aberdeen. one from Peterhead, and one from Hull.
Londonderry Sentinel - Thursday 15 January 1920
DRIFTER MISSING. A Dunbar message says—H.M. drifter Leonard, which sailed from Inverkeithing, on the Firth Forth coast, last Thursday, has not since been heard of. The vessel was bound for Dundee, where she should have arrived the same day. A ship was observed distress the mouth of the that afternoon, and tug, which proceeded to render assistance, failed find any trace of her. The Leonard is in the minesweeper service, and carried nine men.
DRIFTER MISSING. A Dunbar message says—H.M. drifter Leonard, which sailed from Inverkeithing, on the Firth Forth coast, last Thursday, has not since been heard of. The vessel was bound for Dundee, where she should have arrived the same day. A ship was observed distress the mouth of the that afternoon, and tug, which proceeded to render assistance, failed find any trace of her. The Leonard is in the minesweeper service, and carried nine men.
Broughty Ferry Guide and Advertiser - Friday 27 February 1920
It is now officially accepted that the mysterious wreck which was discovered in the neighbourhood of the sunken Clan Shaw at the mouth of the Tay Estuary is that of the drifter Leonard, which disappeared with all hands while on a voyage from Inverkeithing to Dundee on 8th January.
It is now officially accepted that the mysterious wreck which was discovered in the neighbourhood of the sunken Clan Shaw at the mouth of the Tay Estuary is that of the drifter Leonard, which disappeared with all hands while on a voyage from Inverkeithing to Dundee on 8th January.
Dundee Courier - Wednesday 03 March 1920
THE CLAN SHAW OPERATIONS. Leonard Victims' Bodies Irrecoverable. Considerable progress continues to made in disposing of the Tay shipping menace —the Clan Shaw wreck and, given favourable weather, Mr Thomas Round, Sunderland, the contractor, is hopeful that in two months' time his heavy task w ill have been completed. During the recent spell of favourable weather every opportunity has been taken of observing the results of the blasting operations which have to the present been carried through, and the results have been found to be eminently satisfactory. Mr Round's salvage vessel Lily was again engaged at the scene of the wreck yesterday. when the diver descended and made a thorough inspection of the work which has already been accomplished. Efforts were made to lay another big charge which would materially hasten the process dispersal, but owing to the water not being over clear On account of the recent rain this project was partially abandoned pending an opportunity for clearer vision. It is expected that the charge will be finally laid to-day. No Bodies Found. Mr Round stated to the Courier last night that the wreck the Government drifter Leonard in the vicinity had now been completely disposed of, and that the operations on the Clan Shaw could now be carried on without hindrance far as the other wreck is concerned. Some surprise has been caused by the fact that none of the bodies of the crew of the ill-fated Leonard have been discovered. A careful scrutiny of the Leonard was made prior to the operations, but no trace of any corpses were found the vicinity. Mr Round stated last night that in his opinion none the Leonard's crew were aboard her when she foundered, and that in all probability they had put off in their small boat and been swamped possibly some distance from the scene of the disaster, mountainous seas were running at the time.
THE CLAN SHAW OPERATIONS. Leonard Victims' Bodies Irrecoverable. Considerable progress continues to made in disposing of the Tay shipping menace —the Clan Shaw wreck and, given favourable weather, Mr Thomas Round, Sunderland, the contractor, is hopeful that in two months' time his heavy task w ill have been completed. During the recent spell of favourable weather every opportunity has been taken of observing the results of the blasting operations which have to the present been carried through, and the results have been found to be eminently satisfactory. Mr Round's salvage vessel Lily was again engaged at the scene of the wreck yesterday. when the diver descended and made a thorough inspection of the work which has already been accomplished. Efforts were made to lay another big charge which would materially hasten the process dispersal, but owing to the water not being over clear On account of the recent rain this project was partially abandoned pending an opportunity for clearer vision. It is expected that the charge will be finally laid to-day. No Bodies Found. Mr Round stated to the Courier last night that the wreck the Government drifter Leonard in the vicinity had now been completely disposed of, and that the operations on the Clan Shaw could now be carried on without hindrance far as the other wreck is concerned. Some surprise has been caused by the fact that none of the bodies of the crew of the ill-fated Leonard have been discovered. A careful scrutiny of the Leonard was made prior to the operations, but no trace of any corpses were found the vicinity. Mr Round stated last night that in his opinion none the Leonard's crew were aboard her when she foundered, and that in all probability they had put off in their small boat and been swamped possibly some distance from the scene of the disaster, mountainous seas were running at the time.
SS Clan Shaw
The Wreck
There is no wreck card for HMD Leonard but there is a wreck card (3015) for the SS Clan Shaw. The chart from 1920 shows the charted wreck of the Clan Shaw, wreck (1917).It is most likely that HMD Leonard, in poor weather, struck the wreck of SS Clan Shaw. The wreck of the SS Clan Shaw was dispersed during the early part of 1920 and on the 1921 chart it is shown as ''Foul Ground'' and the wreck card gives a cleared depth of 22 feet by August 1920. In November 1920 the light buoy marking the wreck was removed. From the newspaper articles it was noted that the wreck of HMD Leonard was also reduced by explosives and the two wrecks are most likely intermingled together.
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Chart 1481. River Tay 1920 & 1921. (UKHO)
Bob Baird, in his great book Shipwrecks of the Firth and Tay writes '' The wreck of the Leonard is easy to find. Just swim along the exposed propeller shaft of the Clan Shaw to the propeller, which is sitting 1.5 meters high off the sand. Directly off the end of the propeller, less than 20 feet away, lies the small wreck of the Leonard.''
The Crew.
The Scotsman - Thursday 26 February 1920
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Name - Henry Bruce (46),
DOB - 31 Jan 1873
Place of Birth - Haroldswick, Unst, Shetland
Parents - Son of Walter and Mary Bruce, of Haroldswick, Unst, Shetland Isles
Early History - Husband of Isabella Smith Bruce, of 97, West North St., Aberdeen
Rank - Trimmer, no. 5423TS, RNR.
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Sources:
CWGC
Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919
DOB - 31 Jan 1873
Place of Birth - Haroldswick, Unst, Shetland
Parents - Son of Walter and Mary Bruce, of Haroldswick, Unst, Shetland Isles
Early History - Husband of Isabella Smith Bruce, of 97, West North St., Aberdeen
Rank - Trimmer, no. 5423TS, RNR.
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Sources:
CWGC
Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919
Name - Charles Rowland Colby,
DOB - 25 Jan 1898
Place of Birth -Hull, Yorkshire
Parents -
Early History - Brother: Harry 15, Nellies Terrace Gillett St, Hull Aunt: Mrs Elizabeth Bonnell, 31, Gillett St Hessle Road, Hull
Rank - Trimmer, no. 7240TS, RNR.
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
CWGC
Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919
DOB - 25 Jan 1898
Place of Birth -Hull, Yorkshire
Parents -
Early History - Brother: Harry 15, Nellies Terrace Gillett St, Hull Aunt: Mrs Elizabeth Bonnell, 31, Gillett St Hessle Road, Hull
Rank - Trimmer, no. 7240TS, RNR.
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
CWGC
Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919
Name - Robert Fisher, (42),
DOB - 3 May 1878
Place of Birth - Nottingham
Parents - Son of Thomas Fisher
Early History - husband of Henrietta Fisher, of 31, West Dock Avenue, Hessle Rd., Hull,
Rank - Engineman, no. 4335ES, RNR
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial3 May 1878
Sources:
CWGC
Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919
DOB - 3 May 1878
Place of Birth - Nottingham
Parents - Son of Thomas Fisher
Early History - husband of Henrietta Fisher, of 31, West Dock Avenue, Hessle Rd., Hull,
Rank - Engineman, no. 4335ES, RNR
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial3 May 1878
Sources:
CWGC
Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919
Name - Roderick Gillies, (20),
DOB - 23 Oct 1899
Place of Birth - Stornoway
Parents - Son of Murdo and Annie Gillies, of 20, South Dell, Ness, Stornoway, Ross-shire,
Early History -
Rank - Deckhand, no. 20647DA, RNR
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
CWGC
Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919
DOB - 23 Oct 1899
Place of Birth - Stornoway
Parents - Son of Murdo and Annie Gillies, of 20, South Dell, Ness, Stornoway, Ross-shire,
Early History -
Rank - Deckhand, no. 20647DA, RNR
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
CWGC
Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919
Name - Thomas Lawson (44)
DOB - 9 Dec 1875
Place of Birth - Fife, Scotland
Parents - Son of Thomas Lawson and Jane King.
Early History - Husband of Rachael Goodall 4 Colonsay Place, Buckie, Banffshire. Occupation Sailmaker & Skipper & Sailor.
Rank - Skipper, RNR.
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB - 9 Dec 1875
Place of Birth - Fife, Scotland
Parents - Son of Thomas Lawson and Jane King.
Early History - Husband of Rachael Goodall 4 Colonsay Place, Buckie, Banffshire. Occupation Sailmaker & Skipper & Sailor.
Rank - Skipper, RNR.
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Sources:
1901 Scotland Census
CWGC
Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919
1901 Scotland Census
CWGC
Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919
Name - John Murray (19),
DOB - 30 Jun 1900
Place of Birth -Swainbost, Stornoway
Parents - Son of Donald and Flora Murray, of 21, Swanibost, Ness, Stornoway, Ross-shire,
Early History -
Rank - Deckhand, no. 22055DA. RNR
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 30 Jun 1900
Place of Birth -Swainbost, Stornoway
Parents - Son of Donald and Flora Murray, of 21, Swanibost, Ness, Stornoway, Ross-shire,
Early History -
Rank - Deckhand, no. 22055DA. RNR
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
CWGC
Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919
CWGC
Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919
