Merchant seamen braved storms and German submarines during the First World War but a service to recognise their sacrifice has been defeated by a six-foot wide stretch of tarmac. The only national event for the merchant navy and fishing fleet during the war’s centenary commemorations has been cancelled after the City of London was accused […]
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SS Toledo (1880-1917) SS Toledo was a British passenger and cargo vessel built in 1880 by Barclay, Curle & Co. Ltd., Glasgow. At the time of her loss a century ago, the steamer of 1,222 tonnes was owned by Leith, Hull & Hamburg Line.
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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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