Outstanding acts of skill and gallantry have been recognised this week at a national awards ceremony held in London. Two merchant ship Captains and an RLNI lifeguard were given awards in recognition of their outstanding acts of skill and gallantry for saving lives at sea. The national Skill and Gallantry Awards, now in their 166th […]
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SS Almora (1899-1917) British cargo vessel, SS Almora, was built in 1899 by Henderson D. & W. & Co. Ltd., Meadowside. At the time of her loss a century ago, the steamer of 4,385 tonnes was owned by Houlder, Middleton & Co., London. On 2 October 1917, the Almora was travelling on a voyage from […]
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Date Name of Ship Merchant/Fishing Gross Tonnes 1 September Erato Merchant 2,041 2 September Rytonhall Merchant 4,203 2 September Wentworth Merchant 3,828 2 September Olive Branch Merchant 4,649 3 September Treverbyn Merchant 4,163 3 September Ragnhild Merchant 1,495 3 September La Negra Merchant 8,312 4 September Peerless Merchant 3,112 4 September Bishopston Merchant 2,513 5 […]
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SS Kildonan (1898-1917) British cargo vessel SS Kildonan, was built in 1898 by William Pickersgill & Sons Ltd., Southwick. At the time of her loss in 1917, the steamer of 2,118 tonnes was owned by John Cory & Sons Ltd., Cardiff.
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SV Acorn (1864-1917) The British merchant sailing vessel, Acorn, was built in Aberdovy in 1864 and owned at the time of her loss by Edward Maynard, Aberystwyth.
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SS Greleen (1894-1917) British cargo ship SS Greleen was built in 1894 by Harland & Wolff Ltd., Belfast. At the time of her loss a century ago, the steamer of 2,286 tonnes was owned by the Haenton Steam Shipping Co., Cardiff.
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