William Henry Chapman

Rank:Chief Engineering Officer
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:Merchant Navy
Name of Rgt or Ship:S.S. Treworlas (St. Ives)
Died:28/12/1942Age:43
Country of burial:Lost at SeaGrave Photo:No
Cemetery or Memorial:Tower Hill Memorial
Town Memorial:Not Listed
Extra Information:
The Treworlas was built in 1922, it's gross register tonnage was 4,692, it
was 413 feet long, 53 feet wide and could make 11 knots.   A cargo ship, it
was one of 28 ships operated by the Hain Steamship Co, 24 St. Mary Axe,
London EC3.

Near to Trinidad, on the 28/12/42 she was torpedoed by U-124 and sank in
position - 10.52N 60.45W.   There were 10 survivors, but 38 crew/passengers
were lost.
Memorials found on:
St. Michael's (Flixton)
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