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John Farrell | |||
Rank: | Steward | ||
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | Merchant Navy | ||
Name of Rgt or Ship: | M.V. Scottish Maiden | ||
Died: | 05/11/1940 | Age: | 27 |
Country of burial: | Lost at Sea | Grave Photo: | No |
Cemetery or Memorial: | Tower Hill Memorial | ||
Town Memorial: | Not Listed | ||
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The Scottish Maiden was built in 1921, it's gross register tonnage was 6,993, it was 441 feet long, 57 feet wide and could make 10 knots. A tanker, it was one of 7 ships operated by the Tankers Ltd, 37-41 Gracechurch St, London EC3. Off Northern Ireland, travelling from Curacao to Avonmouth, on the 05/11/40 she was torpedoed by U-99, whilst in convoy HX83 and sank in position - 54.36N 14.23W. There were 28 survivors, but 16 crew/passengers were lost. John's Brother - Joseph Luke Farrell, a cook on the M.V. Silvercedar (London) was also killed 11 months later. |
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