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HMT Tern

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Whitten Head. Photo: Bob Anderson
​HMT Tern.  (Adty No 548 ) 23/02/1915
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Displacement: 199  grt.

Length: 34 m.    Beam: 6 m.   Draught:

​Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw

​Complement:  12 officers and men.
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​​Men Lost: 6

Armament: ​​​1 x 3 pdr
The steel steam trawler Tern was built 1907 in Goole by Goole Shipbuilding & Repairing Co. Ltd, Yard No 99, for Kelsall Bros & Beeching Ltd, and had was Hull-registered H.961

She was taken into service 10.14
-2.15 as an auxiliary patrol vessel..

THE LOSS

The Scotsman - Wednesday 24 February 1915

HULL TRAWLER ABANDONED SIX OF THE CREW SAVED. . Lloyd's agent at Talmine , near Tongue , Sutherlandshire , telegraphs : —Steam trawler Tern of Hull with a crew of twelve abandoned off Whiter's Rock . Six of crew saved . No trace of vessel yet .



Hull Daily Mail - Wednesday 24 February 1915.

TRAWLER TERN WRECKED. Lloyd's agent at Talmine, near Tongue, Sutherlandshire, telegraphs that the steam trawler Tern, of Hull, with crew of twelve, has been abandoned off Whiters Rock Six of the Crew were saved. There is no trace the vessel yet the trawler Tern is Owned by Kelsall Bros, and Beeching. but at present under Government charter. 

 

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Thursday 25 February 1915

THE HULL TRAWLER TERN. News has been received that the Hull trawler Tern, reported as yesterday as abandoned, belonging to Messrs Kelsall Bros, and Beeching, Hull, has been wrecked off Whiten Rock, Sutherlandshire. Six of the crew 12 were saved. The owners have no details of the wreck.
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London Evening Standard - Thursday 23 February 1915

TERN, steam trawler, of Hull, with a crew of 12, abandoned off Whiten Rock.  Six of crew saved,. No trace of vessel yet - Talmine (near Tongue)( Sutherlandshire), Feb 23


London Evening Standard - Thursday 25 February 1915

TERN, steam trawler, of Hull, before reported abandoned has come ashore at Whiten Head.  Vessel submerged and a total wreck - Talmine (near Tongue)( Sutherlandshire), Feb 24 (6:15p.m)


​Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 26 February 1915

CASUALTIES. &c

TERN -- Talmine  (Sutherlandshire) Feb. 24-The steamer Tern (123) Hull, came ashore at Whiten Head; submerged, total wreck. Visited the spot to-day in a small boat.




THE WRECK
The wreck ​of HMT Tern has not yet been recorded as found. 

                                                                     CREW LOST 
(Research is ongoing)
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​Daily News (London) - Thursday 18 March 1915

LOSSES IN THE TERN. The Secretary of the Admiralty also regrets to announce 
the following casualties as the result of the foundering of H.M trawler Tern on
the 23rd ultime: 
                                             DROWNED

Douglas Alexander, Seaman, R.N.R 4471 B. Green, George, Seaman 1598 D.A.
                                           
                                               MISSING

Booth John James Henry. Second Hand, R.N.R. 415 S.A. 
Bradford George Richard, Engineman, R.N.R. 773 E.S.
Cargill, Frederick, Seaman, R.N.R 2725 C. 
Swanton, John James, C.P.0.. Po. 137955 

The Board of Admiralty will at once take steps to pay pensions and gratuities
provided under the regulations.

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​John James Henry Booth, 2nd Hand, RNR, SA 415

Birth Date: 6 Aug 1884

​Birth Place: Manchester

​Relatives Notified and Address: Widow, Esther. 2 Elm Villas, Keyingham, Hull.



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George Richard Bradford, Engineman, RNR, ES 773

Birth Date: 28 Dec 1877​

​Birth Place: Hull

Relatives Notified and Address: Widow Alice Edith Dibnah. 6, Gladys Terrace, Walcott Street, Hull.

Hull Daily Mail 2nd March 1915  

HULL TRAWLER TERN. George E. Bradford (37), second engineer of the Hull trawler Tern, was lost on February 23rd, on the west coast of Scotland while engaged in mine-sweeping operations. Six the crew were saved and six are missing. Mr Bradford was married, and has left wife and two children. He lived at 6. Gladys-terrace, Walcottstreet, Hessle-road, Hull.
 


Picture''Lost his life at sea while serving in H.M Minesweeper "TERN" Beloved husband of Isabella Coull'' Photo: Finches
Frederick Cargill, Seaman, RNR, C 2725

Birth Date: 23 Nov 1882

Birth Place: Ferryden, Forfar, Scotland​

Relatives Notified and Address: Widow. 34 King Street, Terryden by Montrose.



​Dundee Courier 01 March 1915

MONTROSE NAVAL RESERVISTS DROWNED. Two Montrose naval reservists have been drowned in the execution of their duties. The victims, Alexander Douglas, Back Close, Lochside, and Fred Cargill, 34 King Street, Ferryden, belonged to the first reserve, and the official notification received stated that they had been washed overboard. ().
 


PictureSleepyhillock Cemetery Photo: Credit Unknown - Findagrave.com
Alexander Douglas, Seaman, RNR, B 4471

Birth Date: 25 Jan 1874

Birth Place: Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland​

Relatives Notified and Address:​ Widow. Back Close, 125 Northesk Road, Montrose.


Montrose Standard 5th March 1915​

MONTROSE NAVAL RESERVISTS DROWNED. Two Montrose naval reservists have been drowned in the execution of their duties. The victims, Alexander Douglas, Back Close, Lochside, and Fred Cargill, 34 King Street, Ferryden, belonged to the first reserve, and the official notification received stated that they had been washed overboard. Cargill leaves a widow and one of a family. The remains of the former, who was lost off H.M.S. trawler Tern at Loch Eribol, arrived at Montrose on Saturday evening, and were removed to his home. On Monday the funeral took place to Sleepyhillock Cemetery, and was accorded military honours. By the kind permission of Colonel Cathcart, a large company of the Highland Cyclist Battalion attended, accompanied by their Pipe Band, which played "The Flowers of the Forest" and "The Land o' the Leal." The Battalion also provided a firing party, and " The Last Post was sounded over the grave by buglers. The Rev. Hugh Callan, M.A., Parish Church, conducted impressive services at the residence of deceased and at the graveside. Douglas, who was 42 years of age, leaves a widow and young family.
 


PictureMelness Cemetery, Tongue Photo: Unknown - Findagrave.com
​​George Green, Deck Hand, RNR, DA 1598

Birth Date:19 Feb 1878

Birth Place: Ipswich, Suffolk

Relatives Notified and Address: Sister: Mrs, R Pratt Bull Inn Hickling, Norwich or Melton Mowbray



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​John James Swanton, Chief Petty Officer (Pens), 137955 (Po)

Birth Date: 20 Feb 1871, 

​Birth Place: Devonport.

​Relatives Notified and Address: Mother: Catherine; 44, North Street, Portsea, Portsmouth


Survivors
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Skipper. Daniel Stather RNR W.S.A.382



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T. Green. Deck Hand R.N.R.   D.A.1600

E. Scales. Trimmer. R.N.R.   T.S.745

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John Beelby Chief Engineer.  R.N.R.   E.S.781 .
 

Hull Daily Mail 25 February 1915

Mrs. Beelby, wife of John Beelby, chief engineer of the Hull trawler Tern, wrecked off West coast of Scotland, has received a telegram, " Happily, saved." Six of twelve of the crew have been lost.


Hull Daily Mail  26 February 1915

SAVED FROM TRAWLER TERN

John Beelby, 2, Victoria-terrace, Williamson-street, the chief engineer of the Hull trawler Tern, lost off the West Coast of Scotland. The Tern was under Government charter, and Engineer Beelby has wired to his wife: ''John happily saved.''




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