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Ravensbourne
Names and owners
Year |
Name |
Owner |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | Ravensbourne | South Metropolitan Gas Co. Ltd. |
Fate
The steamship Ravensbourne sank on January 31st, 1917, after striking a mine laid by UC-31, 8 miles south-east of the Tyne. The ship was on a voyage from the Tyne to London with a cargo of coal.
Three crew were lost: Hartlepool-born 2nd Engineer Thomas Gilfoyle, George William Carter of South Shields, and Harry Harrowar from Inverkip, Renfrewshire.
Related items :
Hartlepool Crew Losses - First World War
