HMT Sarah Alice
HMT Sarah Alice (No.329). 26/09/1916
Displacement: 299 grt.
Length: 39.8 m. Beam: 7 m. Draught: 4 m.
Propulsion: Triple expansion engine, 1 boiler, 1 screw.
Complement: 11 officers and men.
Men Lost: 16
Armament: Yes
Displacement: 299 grt.
Length: 39.8 m. Beam: 7 m. Draught: 4 m.
Propulsion: Triple expansion engine, 1 boiler, 1 screw.
Complement: 11 officers and men.
Men Lost: 16
Armament: Yes
Steel trawler Sarah Alice was built by Smith's Dock Co. Ltd, Middlesbrough in 1911 and registered in Fleetwood as FD140, In World War One The trawler was hired to the Royal Navy as a Patrol Vessel HMT Sarah Alice.
On the evening of the 29th August 1916 the auxiliary patrol vessels, HMY Conqueror II and HMT Sarah Alice, were on patrol between Fair Isle and Shetland. A steamship had been seen heading from the north east and did not appear to be flying the recognised ''flag of the day'' and the steamship was ordered to stop. The vessel turned out to be the British SS St Gothard, 2788 ton of Glasgow. At 5pm all three vessels had stopped and HMY Conqueror II, after checking the identity and was satisfied, gave the order for the steamship to proceed. Moments later a torpedo was seen passing the bow of SS St Gothard then past the stern of HMY Conqueror and struck HMT Sarah Alice and exploded. The trawler foundered immediately leaving no trace and no survivors.
HMT Sarah Alice had been sunk by U 52 (Kptlt. Hans Walther)
See HMY Conqueror II HERE
On the evening of the 29th August 1916 the auxiliary patrol vessels, HMY Conqueror II and HMT Sarah Alice, were on patrol between Fair Isle and Shetland. A steamship had been seen heading from the north east and did not appear to be flying the recognised ''flag of the day'' and the steamship was ordered to stop. The vessel turned out to be the British SS St Gothard, 2788 ton of Glasgow. At 5pm all three vessels had stopped and HMY Conqueror II, after checking the identity and was satisfied, gave the order for the steamship to proceed. Moments later a torpedo was seen passing the bow of SS St Gothard then past the stern of HMY Conqueror and struck HMT Sarah Alice and exploded. The trawler foundered immediately leaving no trace and no survivors.
HMT Sarah Alice had been sunk by U 52 (Kptlt. Hans Walther)
See HMY Conqueror II HERE
The crew of HMT Sarah Alice - (Research ongoing)
LOVETT, Hugh Mcvey, Act/Lieutenant, RNR of Crosby
Birmingham Daily Post - Monday 02 October 1916
NAVAL CASUALTIES.
The the Admiralty announce the following casualties under various dates
LOVETT, Acting Lieutenant H. Mc. V.. R.N.R
Liverpool Daily Post - Wednesday 04 October 1916
LOVETT—Lost his life in action in the North Sea aged 27 years. Lieutenant H. McV. Lovett (R.N.R.), the dearly-beloved son John and Sarah Lovett, Coronation-road. Crosby.
Birmingham Daily Post - Monday 02 October 1916
NAVAL CASUALTIES.
The the Admiralty announce the following casualties under various dates
LOVETT, Acting Lieutenant H. Mc. V.. R.N.R
Liverpool Daily Post - Wednesday 04 October 1916
LOVETT—Lost his life in action in the North Sea aged 27 years. Lieutenant H. McV. Lovett (R.N.R.), the dearly-beloved son John and Sarah Lovett, Coronation-road. Crosby.
Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Saturday 07 October 1916
OBITUARY.
LIEUT. H. MvC. LOVETT, R.N.R.
The death is announced of Lieut. Hugh McV. Lovett, R.N R., who lost his life a few days ago when his vessel was in action with the enemy. Lieut. Lovett. who was 27 years of age (the news of his death being received by his parents on his birthday), resided at Great Crosby, was, like his father, well known in Liverpool shipping circles. He served his time with Messrs. McVicar, Marshall and Co. on board the sailing ship Dunfermline, on which he served for 4 years and 8 months, his first experience in steam being as third officer in the Ellerman Line, and latterly in the Branch Line of Sunderland. He was second officer of the steamer Elm Branch, when he left to obtain his extra-master's certificate, and was given commission in the Royal Naval Reserve. He was a staunch supporter of the Imperial Merchant Service Guild. His father, Mr. John Lovett, senior engineer, R.N.R., on the retired list. He sailed out of the port of Liverpool for 25 years in the West India and Pacific SS. Company. It was only at the end of the past week he was informed of the loss of his son. and the following telegram was received from Buckingham Palace :--
The King and deeply regret the loss you and the Nary have sustained by the death of your son in the service of his country. Their Majesties truly sympathise with you in your sorrow.
OBITUARY.
LIEUT. H. MvC. LOVETT, R.N.R.
The death is announced of Lieut. Hugh McV. Lovett, R.N R., who lost his life a few days ago when his vessel was in action with the enemy. Lieut. Lovett. who was 27 years of age (the news of his death being received by his parents on his birthday), resided at Great Crosby, was, like his father, well known in Liverpool shipping circles. He served his time with Messrs. McVicar, Marshall and Co. on board the sailing ship Dunfermline, on which he served for 4 years and 8 months, his first experience in steam being as third officer in the Ellerman Line, and latterly in the Branch Line of Sunderland. He was second officer of the steamer Elm Branch, when he left to obtain his extra-master's certificate, and was given commission in the Royal Naval Reserve. He was a staunch supporter of the Imperial Merchant Service Guild. His father, Mr. John Lovett, senior engineer, R.N.R., on the retired list. He sailed out of the port of Liverpool for 25 years in the West India and Pacific SS. Company. It was only at the end of the past week he was informed of the loss of his son. and the following telegram was received from Buckingham Palace :--
The King and deeply regret the loss you and the Nary have sustained by the death of your son in the service of his country. Their Majesties truly sympathise with you in your sorrow.
BROOKS, Ernest James, 2nd Hand, RNR, SA 152 of Fleetwood
CADBY, Frederick Norman, Seaman, RNR, A 4287
CASS, James, Trimmer, RNR, TS 235 of Fleetwood
COLLINSON, Joseph, Trimmer, RNR, TS 226 of Fleetwood
FRASER, Thomas Mclennan, Telegraphist, RNVR, Clyde Z 2460
Dundee Courier - Thursday 05 October 1916
BRITAIN'S ROLL OF HONOUR.
CLYDE R.N.V.R. CASUALTIES.
The. Admiralty reports the following casualties amongst men the Clyde R.N.V.R.
Telegraphist Thos. M'Lennan Fraser, Z/2460
Dundee Courier - Thursday 05 October 1916
BRITAIN'S ROLL OF HONOUR.
CLYDE R.N.V.R. CASUALTIES.
The. Admiralty reports the following casualties amongst men the Clyde R.N.V.R.
Telegraphist Thos. M'Lennan Fraser, Z/2460
GRIFFIN, William, Engineman, RNR, ES 275
HEARN, Alfred, Deck Hand, RNR, DA 559 of Fleetwood
MACLEOD, William Angus, Deck Hand, RNR, DA 9727
MAIR, William Watson, Deck Hand, RNR, DA 1565 of Aberdeen
MANSLOW, William George, Deck Hand, RNR, DA 608
MOORE, John Francis, Engineman, RNR, ES 3803
REYNOLDS, Richard James, Petty Officer (RFR B 4310), 190582 (Po)
SCOTT, David, Deck Hand, RNR, DA 11439
THOMPSON, John William, Deck Hand, RNR, DA 9565
WIDDICOMBE, Rennels Edmund, 2nd Hand, RNR, B 5382
