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Joseph Luke Farrell | |||
Rank: | Cook | ||
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | Merchant Navy | ||
Name of Rgt or Ship: | M.V. Silvercedar (London) | ||
Died: | 15/10/1941 | Age: | 20 |
Country of burial: | Lost at Sea | Grave Photo: | No |
Cemetery or Memorial: | Tower Hill Memorial | ||
Town Memorial: | Not Listed | ||
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The Silvercedar was built in 1924, it's gross register tonnage was 4,354, it was 395 feet long, 52 feet wide and could make 10.5 knots. A cargo ship, it was one of 18 ships operated by the Silver Line Ltd, 80 Bishopsgate, London EC2. Travelling from New York to Liverpool, on the 15/10/41 she was torpedoed by U-553, whilst in convoy SC48 and sank in position - 53.36N 30W. There were 26 survivors, but 21 crew/passengers were lost. Joseph's Brother - John, a Steward on board the M.V. Scottish Maiden was also killed 11 months prior to Joseph. |
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