TOWER HILL - GREATER LONDON
Tower Hill Memorial
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A - M
1914 – 1918
The names of the dead are to be found under the names of the ships in which they were serving. The ships of the Merchant Navy are in alphabetical order, followed by those of the Fishing Fleet similarly arranged. The ships of the Merchant Navy begin at the point indicated on the plan by "A" and continue, as shown by the arrows, to "B" and from "C" to D". The vessels of the Fishing Fleets are set out in the same manner from "E" to F".
The names of the dead are to be found under the names of the ships in which they were serving. The ships of the Merchant Navy are in alphabetical order, followed by those of the Fishing Fleet similarly arranged. The ships of the Merchant Navy begin at the point indicated on the plan by "A" and continue, as shown by the arrows, to "B" and from "C" to D". The vessels of the Fishing Fleets are set out in the same manner from "E" to F".
Able Seaman E. AHERN
Mercantile Marine - SS Era (Melbourne) Died: 1-5-1918 Honoured Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic) 15-6-1918
THE ERA TORPEDOED. The Commonwealth Shipping Board has received a cable message from the British Admiralty, stating that the cargo steamer Era, 2,379 tons, has been torpedoed. The Era was built in 1888 at West Hartlepool. Since leaving the slip she had been the property of Howard Smith Ltd., and was employed for many years on the coal and general cargo service between Melbourne and Sydney and Newcastle. The Era had a carrying capacity of about 3,000 tons. She was withdrawn from the interstate trade on about January 18, after landing coal cargoes at Adelaide and Wallaroo. It is believed that the Era was lost in British waters, and that the crew consisted of men who had signed on at Sydney. At least one stoker was drowned, and seven or eight other members of the crew are missing. |
Third Engineer Archibald Walter ALLISON
Born: Sydney, N.S.W
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Harbury (London)
Killed in Action: 9-6-1917 aged 24years
Son of Bridget Allison, of 47, Davies St., Surrey Hill, Sydney, New South Wales
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Born: Sydney, N.S.W
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Harbury (London)
Killed in Action: 9-6-1917 aged 24years
Son of Bridget Allison, of 47, Davies St., Surrey Hill, Sydney, New South Wales
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
S.S. Saint Ninian was sunk on 7 February 1917 by torpedo fired by German submarine UB-34 at position 54° 30' N, 00° 32' W - approximately 3 nautical miles East of Whitby. She was en route from Port Kelah to the Tees with a cargo of iron pyrites.
Able Seaman George BRACKEN
Born: Tasmania
Mercantile Marine - H.M.H.S. Llandovery Castle
Killed in Action 27-6-1918 aged 34years
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Born: Tasmania
Mercantile Marine - H.M.H.S. Llandovery Castle
Killed in Action 27-6-1918 aged 34years
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
3rd Officer Archibald Howard BROOKES
Mercantile Marine - SS Wimmera (Melbourne)
Killed by Mine 26-6-1918 aged 37years
Husband of Lovina Averline Phyllis Weatherall (formerly Brookes) Auckland, New Zealand.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Mercantile Marine - SS Wimmera (Melbourne)
Killed by Mine 26-6-1918 aged 37years
Husband of Lovina Averline Phyllis Weatherall (formerly Brookes) Auckland, New Zealand.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
The passenger ship struck a mine laid by the merchant raider SMS Wolf and sank in the Pacific Ocean 24 nautical miles (44kms) northwestof Hooper's Point, South Island, New Zealand, with loss of 10 passengers and 16 of her crew. Sixty six passengers and 59 crew members survived.
Fireman J BROWN
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Kyarra Fremantle, West Australia Died 26-5-1918, aged 33years Honoured Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
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The steamship Kyarra was taken over for service as a hospital ship during WW1 and on May 26th 1918 was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine two miles S.S.E. of Anvil Point. Six persons were killed. The captain was amongst the survivors.
S.S. Henry R. James was sunk on 16 July 1917 by torpedo fired by German submarine UC-48 at position 48° 49' N, 03° 46' W - approximately 10 nautical miles East by North of Ile de Batz, Brittany. She was en route from Bilbao via Brest to Middlesbrough with a cargo of iron ore.
Mate Samuel BUSBY
Born: Sydney, N.S.W. Mercantile Marine - S.S. Buffalo (Whitehaven) Killed in Action 13-9-1918, aged 25years Son of John Connolly Busby and Isabella Busby Husband of Anna Matilda Busby, Kilcoan, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll |
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S.S. Buffalo was sunk on 13 September 1918 by torpedo fired by German submarine UB-64 off Corsewall Point. She was en route from Ayr to Dundalk with a cargo of coal.
Monday, 19 November 1917
English Channel
APARIMA, 5,704/1902, Union SS Co of New Zealand, London, 1-4.7in QF, 111 crew, Mr J Doorley, London for Barry Roads in ballast, carrying pilot. Torpedoed by UB.40 (Hans Howaldt) at 0050, before boats could be launched sank five minutes later 6 miles SW 1/2 W of Anvil Point, S of Poole, Dorset (wi - 6 miles S by W 1/2 W, in 50.29.23N, 01.54.51W); 26 European and 30 native crew lost, of the survivors, 26 were picked up by Norwegian SS Selun and landed at St Helens, 16 by a patrol vessel and the remaining 14 landed at Saint Alban’s Head.
English Channel
APARIMA, 5,704/1902, Union SS Co of New Zealand, London, 1-4.7in QF, 111 crew, Mr J Doorley, London for Barry Roads in ballast, carrying pilot. Torpedoed by UB.40 (Hans Howaldt) at 0050, before boats could be launched sank five minutes later 6 miles SW 1/2 W of Anvil Point, S of Poole, Dorset (wi - 6 miles S by W 1/2 W, in 50.29.23N, 01.54.51W); 26 European and 30 native crew lost, of the survivors, 26 were picked up by Norwegian SS Selun and landed at St Helens, 16 by a patrol vessel and the remaining 14 landed at Saint Alban’s Head.
She was sunk on 1 January 1916 by torpedo fired by German submarine U-34 at position 35° 19' N, 19° 04' E - approximately 240 nautical miles East by South of Malta. She was en route from Vladivostock and Bombay to Genoa and London with passengers and a cargo of cotton.
2nd Engineer Stanley R. COLLIER
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Wimmera
Killed by mine 26-6-1918
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Wimmera
Killed by mine 26-6-1918
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
She was sunk on 11 September 1917 by torpedo fired by German submarine U-49 at position 46° 59' N, 13° 05' W - approximately 340 nautical miles West by North of Ushant. She was en route from Brest to New York with a general cargo.
Troop Cook John James COOPER
Born in London Mercantile Marine S.S. Umengi "London" Died 9-11-1917 (presumed drowned) Son of Mary Ann Cooper, and the late James Cooper Husband of Bridget Catherine Cooper (formerly Rice, nee Donnelly), East Fremantle, Western Australia Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll |
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Watch Frederick CROSA
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Wimmera - (Melbourne)
Killed by Mine 26-6-1918
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Wimmera - (Melbourne)
Killed by Mine 26-6-1918
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Steward Alfred Henry COURTNEY
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Warilda (Adelaide)
Killed in Action: Drowned at sea 3-8-1918 attack by enemy submarine , aged 28years
Son of William and Martha Courtney, of 103, St. Andrew's Rd., Southampton;
Husband of Mabel Courtney, of 26, Weymouth Terrace, Western Shore, Southampton.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Warilda (Adelaide)
Killed in Action: Drowned at sea 3-8-1918 attack by enemy submarine , aged 28years
Son of William and Martha Courtney, of 103, St. Andrew's Rd., Southampton;
Husband of Mabel Courtney, of 26, Weymouth Terrace, Western Shore, Southampton.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
First Officer Harry Archibald DANIEL
Born: Kiataumara, New Zealand Mercantile Marine S.S. "Aparima" (London) Killed in Action 19-11-1917 aged 29years Son of the late Samuel George and Elizabeth Daniel Husband of Alice Maud Daniel, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll |
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Monday, 19 November 1917
English Channel
APARIMA, 5,704/1902, Union SS Co of New Zealand, London, 1-4.7in QF, 111 crew, Mr J Doorley, London for Barry Roads in ballast, carrying pilot. Torpedoed by UB.40 (Hans Howaldt) at 0050, before boats could be launched sank five minutes later 6 miles SW 1/2 W of Anvil Point, S of Poole, Dorset (wi - 6 miles S by W 1/2 W, in 50.29.23N, 01.54.51W); 26 European and 30 native crew lost, of the survivors, 26 were picked up by Norwegian SS Selun and landed at St Helens, 16 by a patrol vessel and the remaining 14 landed at Saint Alban’s Head.
English Channel
APARIMA, 5,704/1902, Union SS Co of New Zealand, London, 1-4.7in QF, 111 crew, Mr J Doorley, London for Barry Roads in ballast, carrying pilot. Torpedoed by UB.40 (Hans Howaldt) at 0050, before boats could be launched sank five minutes later 6 miles SW 1/2 W of Anvil Point, S of Poole, Dorset (wi - 6 miles S by W 1/2 W, in 50.29.23N, 01.54.51W); 26 European and 30 native crew lost, of the survivors, 26 were picked up by Norwegian SS Selun and landed at St Helens, 16 by a patrol vessel and the remaining 14 landed at Saint Alban’s Head.
Third Mate Charles Albert Edward DARMODY
Born: Port Adelaide, South Australia
Mercantile Marine S.S. "Rydal Hall" (Liverpool)
Killed in Action 1-12-1917 aged 29years
Son of Francis Winks & Emma Darmody, of 40, Oliver St., Prospect, South Australia.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Born: Port Adelaide, South Australia
Mercantile Marine S.S. "Rydal Hall" (Liverpool)
Killed in Action 1-12-1917 aged 29years
Son of Francis Winks & Emma Darmody, of 40, Oliver St., Prospect, South Australia.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Able Seaman W. DYSON
Born: Melbourne, Victoria
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Livonia (London)
Killed in Action 3-12-1917 aged 17years
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Born: Melbourne, Victoria
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Livonia (London)
Killed in Action 3-12-1917 aged 17years
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Able Seaman George Traill Foulis FLETT
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Era (Melbourne) Killed in Action 1-5-1918, aged 29years Son of James and Margaret Flett, (nee Flett), of 18, Garden St., Kirkwall, Orkney. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic) 15-6-1918
THE ERA TORPEDOED. The Commonwealth Shipping Board has received a cable message from the British Admiralty, stating that the cargo steamer Era, 2,379 tons, has been torpedoed. The Era was built in 1888 at West Hartlepool. Since leaving the slip she had been the property of Howard Smith Ltd., and was employed for many years on the coal and general cargo service between Melbourne and Sydney and Newcastle. The Era had a carrying capacity of about 3,000 tons. She was withdrawn from the interstate trade on about January 18, after landing coal cargoes at Adelaide and Wallaroo. It is believed that the Era was lost in British waters, and that the crew consisted of men who had signed on at Sydney. At least one stoker was drowned, and seven or eight other members of the crew are missing. |
She was sunk on 5 September 1917 by torpedo fired by German submarine U-52 approximately 40 nautical miles North by East of Ushant. She was en route from Port Arthur to an unknown destination.
Fireman Joseph FOSTER
Mercantile Marine - Era (Melbourne) Killed in Action 1-5-1918 aged 32years Husband of Elsie Ann Foster (nee Whitehorn), Rochdale, Sydney, N.S.W. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic) 15-6-1918
THE ERA TORPEDOED. The Commonwealth Shipping Board has received a cable message from the British Admiralty, stating that the cargo steamer Era, 2,379 tons, has been torpedoed. The Era was built in 1888 at West Hartlepool. Since leaving the slip she had been the property of Howard Smith Ltd., and was employed for many years on the coal and general cargo service between Melbourne and Sydney and Newcastle. The Era had a carrying capacity of about 3,000 tons. She was withdrawn from the interstate trade on about January 18, after landing coal cargoes at Adelaide and Wallaroo. It is believed that the Era was lost in British waters, and that the crew consisted of men who had signed on at Sydney. At least one stoker was drowned, and seven or eight other members of the crew are missing. |
Chief Steward George FRAMPTON
Born: Sydney, N.S.W. Mercantile Marine - S.S. Hazelwood (Middlesborough) Killed in Action 19-10-1917 aged 44years Son of John Samuel and Charlotte Frampton Husband of Elizabeth Ann Frampton, Collingwood St., South Shields. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll |
She was sunk on 5 September 1917 by torpedo fired by German submarine U-52 approximately 40 nautical miles North by East of Ushant. She was en route from Port Arthur to an unknown destination.
Steward Edgar GREAVES
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Wimmera (Melbourne)
Killed by Mine 26-6-1918 aged 26years
Son of Mary Elizabeth Greaves, Thornaby-on-Tees, Yorks, & the late James Greaves.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Wimmera (Melbourne)
Killed by Mine 26-6-1918 aged 26years
Son of Mary Elizabeth Greaves, Thornaby-on-Tees, Yorks, & the late James Greaves.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Engineer Charles Thomas HEAZLEWOOD
S.S. Southborough, Merchant Navy
Killed in Action 16-7-1918 (torpedoed by German submarine)
Off Ravenscar, North Sea, U.K.
Son of Fanny Margaret Heazlewood, of 11, Douch St., Williamstown, Victoria, Australia.
S.S. Southborough, Merchant Navy
Killed in Action 16-7-1918 (torpedoed by German submarine)
Off Ravenscar, North Sea, U.K.
Son of Fanny Margaret Heazlewood, of 11, Douch St., Williamstown, Victoria, Australia.
Second Baker John Haseleden HEDLEY
Born in Australia Mercantile Marine S.S. "Manitou" (West Hartlepool) Killed in Action 16-4-1915 aged 30years Son of the late Charles John Hedley and of Charlotte Jane Hedley Husband of Ada Helen Hedley (nee Truan), of 696, Burwood Rd., Auburn, Victoria, Australia Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll |
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Fireman William HERMITAGE
Mercantile Marine - Era (Melbourne) Killed in Action 1-5-1918 Husband of Jane Hermitage, of 421, Collins St., Melbourne. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic) 15-6-1918 THE ERA TORPEDOED. The Commonwealth Shipping Board has received a cable message from the British Admiralty, stating that the cargo steamer Era, 2,379 tons, has been torpedoed. The Era was built in 1888 at West Hartlepool. Since leaving the slip she had been the property of Howard Smith Ltd., and was employed for many years on the coal and general cargo service between Melbourne and Sydney and Newcastle. The Era had a carrying capacity of about 3,000 tons. She was withdrawn from the interstate trade on about January 18, after landing coal cargoes at Adelaide and Wallaroo. It is believed that the Era was lost in British waters, and that the crew consisted of men who had signed on at Sydney. At least one stoker was drowned, and seven or eight other members of the crew are missing. |
S.S. Calypso is reported as was sunk on 11 July 1916 by torpedo fired by German submarine U-53 approximately 15 nautical miles West of Listafjord, Norway. She was en route from London to Christiana with a general cargo. - No Survivors
The Grafton Argus & Clarence River General Advertiser (N.S.W.) 9-8-1916
Lifeboats, rafts and wreckage have come ashore on the Norwegian coast, which indicate that the British steamers Calypso and Aro were either mined or submarined. It is feared the passengers and crew are lost.
Lifeboats, rafts and wreckage have come ashore on the Norwegian coast, which indicate that the British steamers Calypso and Aro were either mined or submarined. It is feared the passengers and crew are lost.
Sailor Alfred Robert HOOD
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Southborough (Sydney, N.S.W.)
Killed in Action: 16-7-1918, North Sea (Ravenscar)
Honoured Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Southborough (Sydney, N.S.W.)
Killed in Action: 16-7-1918, North Sea (Ravenscar)
Honoured Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Trimmer Thomas Albert HUGO
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Era (Melbourne) Killed in Action: 1-5-1918 Son of Henrietta Hugo (nee Williams), of 131, Falmouth Rd., Redruth, Cornwall, and the late James Hugo. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic) 15-6-1918
THE ERA TORPEDOED. The Commonwealth Shipping Board has received a cable message from the British Admiralty, stating that the cargo steamer Era, 2,379 tons, has been torpedoed. The Era was built in 1888 at West Hartlepool. Since leaving the slip she had been the property of Howard Smith Ltd., and was employed for many years on the coal and general cargo service between Melbourne and Sydney and Newcastle. The Era had a carrying capacity of about 3,000 tons. She was withdrawn from the interstate trade on about January 18, after landing coal cargoes at Adelaide and Wallaroo. It is believed that the Era was lost in British waters, and that the crew consisted of men who had signed on at Sydney. At least one stoker was drowned, and seven or eight other members of the crew are missing. |
She was sunk on 5 September 1917 by torpedo fired by German submarine U-52 approximately 40 nautical miles North by East of Ushant. She was en route from Port Arthur to an unknown destination.
Master H.J.G KELL
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Wimmera (Melbourne)
Died 26-6-1918
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Wimmera (Melbourne)
Died 26-6-1918
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
She was sunk on 5 September 1917 by torpedo fired by German submarine U-52 approximately 40 nautical miles North by East of Ushant. She was en route from Port Arthur to an unknown destination.
Able Seaman Thomas Inman KING
Born in New Zealand
Mercantile Marine H.M.Hospital Ship "Llandovery Castle (London)
Killed in Action 27-6-1918 aged 27years
Son of Thomas King, of McLaren Vale, Willunga, South Australia, and the late Jennie Alexandrina King
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Born in New Zealand
Mercantile Marine H.M.Hospital Ship "Llandovery Castle (London)
Killed in Action 27-6-1918 aged 27years
Son of Thomas King, of McLaren Vale, Willunga, South Australia, and the late Jennie Alexandrina King
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Third Engineer George Perry LEDAN
Born in Australia Mercantile Marine S.S. "Southborough" (Sydney, N.S.W.) Killed in Action - North Sea off Ravenscar, U.K. 17-7-1918 Son of Peter Perry Ledan and Aphrah Sarah Ledan, of East Terrace, Port Pirie, South Australia Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll |
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Plaque St. Peter's Anglican Church, Pt. Pirie, S.A.
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Chronicle (Adelaide) 5-10-1918
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ledan, of The Terrace, Pirie West, have received the following cable through the Broken Hill Associated Smelters, in regard to their only son, Mr. GEORGE PERRY LEDAN, who was third engineer on the steamer Southborough when she was torpedoed and sunk in European waters on July 17:— ''Ledan was on board, unfortunately, coming to this country. He was 26 years old and was born at North Adelaide. He had resided in Port Pirie since he was four years old. He went to sea about two years ago as an engineer on the Southborough. He was employed for eight years as an engineer at the smelting works. He was passionately fond of the sea, and was an expert swimmer. When 15 years of age he often swum across the Port Pirie river when the mooring line of a vessel became entangled in the propeller, young Ledan dived and cut the rope adrift. He was very popular, and was a fine type of an Australian. |
First Mate Francis Joseph Leslie MARTYN
Born in Australia Mercantile Marine S.S. "Rio Verde" (London) Killed in Action 21-2-1918 aged 24years Son of Francis Edward & Lydia Martyn, of 4, Upfold St., Hamilton, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll |
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She was sunk on 5 September 1917 by torpedo fired by German submarine U-52 approximately 40 nautical miles North by East of Ushant. She was en route from Port Arthur to an unknown destination.
Third Engineer Alexander Neil McKAY
Born: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Mercantile Marine S.S. "Sowwell" (London) Killed in Action 19-4-1917 aged 21years Son of Alexander and Matilda McKay (nee Hansen), Maylands, Perth, Western Australia. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll |
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Fireman Duncan MacKENZIE
Born: Udrigle Merchant Navy - S.S. Kyarra Killed in Action 26-5-1918 aged 52years Son of the late Murdo and Catherine Mackenzie. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
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The steamship Kyarra was taken over for service as a hospital ship during WW1 and on May 26th 1918 was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine two miles S.S.E. of Anvil Point. Six persons were killed. The captain was amongst the survivors.
Fireman Andrew McKEON
Born: Walker-on-Tyne
Mercantile Marine - S.S. (Southborough, N.S.W.)
Killed in Action: 17-7-1918, aged 49years - North Sea (Off Ravenscar, U.K.)
Son of the late Andrew and Ann McKeon
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Born: Walker-on-Tyne
Mercantile Marine - S.S. (Southborough, N.S.W.)
Killed in Action: 17-7-1918, aged 49years - North Sea (Off Ravenscar, U.K.)
Son of the late Andrew and Ann McKeon
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Stewardess Clara Louisa McMILLAN
Mercantile Marine "Wimmera" (Melbourne)
Killed by Mine 26-6-1918 aged 31years
Daughter of Mrs. Margaret McIlwraith, of 229, Bridport St., Albert Park, Australia.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Mercantile Marine "Wimmera" (Melbourne)
Killed by Mine 26-6-1918 aged 31years
Daughter of Mrs. Margaret McIlwraith, of 229, Bridport St., Albert Park, Australia.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
The passenger ship struck a mine laid by the merchant raider SMS Wolf and sank in the Pacific Ocean 24 nautical miles (44kms) northwestof Hooper's Point, South Island, New Zealand, with loss of 10 passengers and 16 of her crew. Sixty six passengers and 59 crew members survived.
Steward's Boy Laurence Albert McPHUN
Born: Hull, England Mercantile Marine S.S. Kyarra (Fremantle, W.A.) Killed in Action: 26-5-1918 attack by enemy submarine, aged 16years Son of Mrs. Louisa McPhun, of 12, Tynemouth St., Hull. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
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The steamship Kyarra was taken over for service as a hospital ship during WW1 and on May 26th 1918 was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine two miles S.S.E. of Anvil Point. Six persons were killed. The captain was amongst the survivors.
Arca [Official Number-135147] was a 4,839 GRT steam tanker completed in December 1912 at a cost of £63,500 by Palmer’s Shipbuilding & Iron Co Ltd, Jarrow for Anglo Saxon Petroleum Co. Ltd. Launched: 30 August 1912 and entered service in December 1917. She was one of a group of ships requisitioned by the Admiralty December 1917 to augment the ships of the RFA. She was sunk in the Atlantic on 2 October 1918 by a torpedo from German submarine U-118 at position 55° 45' N, 07° 35' W - approximately 40 nautical miles North-West by West of Torry Island. She was en route from Philadelphia to Portishead with a cargo of benzine. She had survived an earlier attack by UC-75 on 6 January 1918 while on passage from Southampton to Devonport about 10 miles SW of Start Point but arrived at Devonport safely.
Geoffrey Gillon
Fourth Engineer Officer George MENNIE
Born: Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia
Mercantile Marine S.S. "Australian Transport" (West Hartlepool)
Killed in Action 23-8-1918 aged 23years
Son of John Newton & Margaret Mennie (nee Brownhill), Northcote, Bourke, Melbourne, Australia.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Born: Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia
Mercantile Marine S.S. "Australian Transport" (West Hartlepool)
Killed in Action 23-8-1918 aged 23years
Son of John Newton & Margaret Mennie (nee Brownhill), Northcote, Bourke, Melbourne, Australia.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
4th Engineer William MINEHANE
Served as W. Minchin Mercantile Marine - S.S. Era Killed in Action: 1-5-1918 Son of James and Bridget Evelyn Minehane, of Bell St., Townsville, Queensland. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic) 15-6-1918
THE ERA TORPEDOED. The Commonwealth Shipping Board has received a cable message from the British Admiralty, stating that the cargo steamer Era, 2,379 tons, has been torpedoed. The Era was built in 1888 at West Hartlepool. Since leaving the slip she had been the property of Howard Smith Ltd., and was employed for many years on the coal and general cargo service between Melbourne and Sydney and Newcastle. The Era had a carrying capacity of about 3,000 tons. She was withdrawn from the interstate trade on about January 18, after landing coal cargoes at Adelaide and Wallaroo. It is believed that the Era was lost in British waters, and that the crew consisted of men who had signed on at Sydney. At least one stoker was drowned, and seven or eight other members of the crew are missing. |
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Donkeyman Charles James MORGAN
Mercantile Marine "Era" (Melbourne, Victoria) Killed in Action: 1-5-1918 aged 56years Husband of Mary Ann Morgan (nee McNamara), of 3, Derbyshire Rd., Leichardt, N.S.W. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Biography: Bruce Cain
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The Sydney Morning Herald (N.S.W.) 21-9-1918
MORGAN-In loving memory of my dear husband and our father. Charles Morgan, drowned off the Era, May 1, 1918. Inserted by his loving wife and sons, Charles and Jack (on active service)
MORGAN-In loving memory of our dear father, who was lost off the Era, May 1, 1918. Gone, but not fogotten. Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in law, Lily and Rolly Griffiths.
MORGAN-In loving memory of my dear husband and our father. Charles Morgan, drowned off the Era, May 1, 1918. Inserted by his loving wife and sons, Charles and Jack (on active service)
MORGAN-In loving memory of our dear father, who was lost off the Era, May 1, 1918. Gone, but not fogotten. Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in law, Lily and Rolly Griffiths.
Trimmer Henry Garnet Warmington MORLEY
Born in Australia Mercantile Marine "Kyarra" (Fremantle W.A.) Killed in Action 26-5-1918 aged 28years Husband of Allison Trent Cook (formerly Morley), of The Shack, Calangir, W.A. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
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The steamship Kyarra was taken over for service as a hospital ship during WW1 and on May 26th 1918 was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine two miles S.S.E. of Anvil Point. Six persons were killed. The captain was amongst the survivors.
Second Mate (Sub- Lieut.R.N.R., Rtd) Charles Alfred MOSSMAN
Born: Sydney, N.S.W.
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Joshua Nicholson (North Shields)
Died: 18-3-1917, aged 58years
Son of the late Charles and Annie M. Mossman;
Husband of Annie Maria Mossman, of 46, Albert Palace Mansions, London.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Born: Sydney, N.S.W.
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Joshua Nicholson (North Shields)
Died: 18-3-1917, aged 58years
Son of the late Charles and Annie M. Mossman;
Husband of Annie Maria Mossman, of 46, Albert Palace Mansions, London.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
4th Engineer Douglas Ledder MOWATT
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Wimmera (Melbourne)
Killed by Mine 26-6-1918, aged 25years
Son of Sarah Ann Mowatt, Wellington, New Zealand, & the late William Meffan Mowatt.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Wimmera (Melbourne)
Killed by Mine 26-6-1918, aged 25years
Son of Sarah Ann Mowatt, Wellington, New Zealand, & the late William Meffan Mowatt.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Able Seaman John MULVENNA
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Wimmera (Melbourne)
Killed by Mine 26-6-1918 aged 27years
Son of Alexander and Martha Mulvenna, of Mark St., Glenarn, Co. Antrim.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll
Mercantile Marine - S.S. Wimmera (Melbourne)
Killed by Mine 26-6-1918 aged 27years
Son of Alexander and Martha Mulvenna, of Mark St., Glenarn, Co. Antrim.
Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll