TOWER HILL - GREATER LONDON
Tower Hill Memorial
Trinity Square Gardens, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Greater London
1914 – 1918
The names of the dead are to be found under the names of the ships in which they were serving. The ships of the Merchant Navy are in alphabetical order, followed by those of the Fishing Fleet similarly arranged. The ships of the Merchant Navy begin at the point indicated on the plan by "A" and continue, as shown by the arrows, to "B" and from "C" to D". The vessels of the Fishing Fleets are set out in the same manner from "E" to F".
The names of the dead are to be found under the names of the ships in which they were serving. The ships of the Merchant Navy are in alphabetical order, followed by those of the Fishing Fleet similarly arranged. The ships of the Merchant Navy begin at the point indicated on the plan by "A" and continue, as shown by the arrows, to "B" and from "C" to D". The vessels of the Fishing Fleets are set out in the same manner from "E" to F".
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Fireman James Abbott NANLES
Also known as J.A. Clifford Born: Canning Town Mercantile Marine: S.S. Kyarra (Fremantle, W.A.) Killed in Action: 26-5-1918, aged 28years Son of Emily Nanles, of 25, Trinity St. Barking Rd., London, and the late Abbott Nanles Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll ![]()
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The steamship Kyarra was taken over for service as a hospital ship during WW1 and on May 26th 1918 was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine two miles S.S.E. of Anvil Point. Six persons were killed. The captain was amongst the survivors.
Photo: Scotch College - World War I Commemorative Website
The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) 30-11-1917
APARIMA TORPEDOED.
HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE.
No Troops or Passengers Aboard,
SYDNEY, Thursday.-Another British ship well known in Australian waters, The Aparima, 5,704 tons, owned by The Union Steamship Company, has according to information received in Sydney, been torpedoed and sunk. At the time she was lost the Aparima was proceeding from London lo New York in ballast. The loss of life is believed to have been heavy, although the vessel did not carry troops or passengers at the time. The Aparima had latterly been used by the Union Company as a training ship, and there were 30 cadets aboard her when she was sunk. Fourteen officers and members of the crew and 11 cadets only were saved. In addition, 31 lascars were rescued. The heavy loss of life is attributed to a great explosion which followed the torpedoing of the vessel.
Two Victorians on Board.
There were two boys from Victoria on board the Aparima When she was torpedoed, Sydney Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Newton, and Aubrey B. N. Stacey, son of Mr. T. G. Stacey, of Carlton. Newton was educated at Scotch College, and Stacey at Brunswick Grammar School and the Technical College. They joined together at the age of 15, and had had five trips in the vessel. Each was 17 years of age when the Aparima commenced doing duty as a troopship they had the opportunity of transferring to another steamer, but resolutely refused to desert their ship, and said that they would stick to their duty so that no one could call them slackers.
APARIMA TORPEDOED.
HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE.
No Troops or Passengers Aboard,
SYDNEY, Thursday.-Another British ship well known in Australian waters, The Aparima, 5,704 tons, owned by The Union Steamship Company, has according to information received in Sydney, been torpedoed and sunk. At the time she was lost the Aparima was proceeding from London lo New York in ballast. The loss of life is believed to have been heavy, although the vessel did not carry troops or passengers at the time. The Aparima had latterly been used by the Union Company as a training ship, and there were 30 cadets aboard her when she was sunk. Fourteen officers and members of the crew and 11 cadets only were saved. In addition, 31 lascars were rescued. The heavy loss of life is attributed to a great explosion which followed the torpedoing of the vessel.
Two Victorians on Board.
There were two boys from Victoria on board the Aparima When she was torpedoed, Sydney Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Newton, and Aubrey B. N. Stacey, son of Mr. T. G. Stacey, of Carlton. Newton was educated at Scotch College, and Stacey at Brunswick Grammar School and the Technical College. They joined together at the age of 15, and had had five trips in the vessel. Each was 17 years of age when the Aparima commenced doing duty as a troopship they had the opportunity of transferring to another steamer, but resolutely refused to desert their ship, and said that they would stick to their duty so that no one could call them slackers.
The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) 8-12-1917
NEWTON.—On the 22nd November, Sydney Allison (Syd), the dearly loved son of J. A. and Frances Newton, of Melbourne, aged 17.
He was a cadet on the "Aparima," which was torpedoed without warning, and sunk in five minutes.
He died doing his duty to his country; done to death along with 17 of his cadet mates.
NEWTON.—On the 22nd November, Sydney Allison (Syd), the dearly loved son of J. A. and Frances Newton, of Melbourne, aged 17.
He was a cadet on the "Aparima," which was torpedoed without warning, and sunk in five minutes.
He died doing his duty to his country; done to death along with 17 of his cadet mates.
Chief Officer Alexander John NICHOL
Born: Port Gordon, Scotland Mercantile Marine - S.S. Wimmera Killed by Mine 26-6-1918 aged 40years Son of Alexander John and Jean Nichol; Husband of Ella Mary Nichol, of 31, Park Rd., Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll |
The passenger ship struck a mine laid by the merchant raider SMS Wolf and sank in the Pacific Ocean 24 nautical miles (44kms) northwestof Hooper's Point, South Island, New Zealand, with loss of 10 passengers and 16 of her crew. Sixty six passengers and 59 crew members survived.
Fireman Thomas O'HAIRE
Mercantile Marine - Era (Melbourne) Killed in Action 1-5-1918 aged 23years Son of Thomas and Margaret O'Haire, of Kilnadeema, Loughrea, Co. Galway. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic) 15-6-1918
THE ERA TORPEDOED. The Commonwealth Shipping Board has received a cable message from the British Admiralty, stating that the cargo steamer Era, 2,379 tons, has been torpedoed. The Era was built in 1888 at West Hartlepool. Since leaving the slip she had been the property of Howard Smith Ltd., and was employed for many years on the coal and general cargo service between Melbourne and Sydney and Newcastle. The Era had a carrying capacity of about 3,000 tons. She was withdrawn from the interstate trade on about January 18, after landing coal cargoes at Adelaide and Wallaroo. It is believed that the Era was lost in British waters, and that the crew consisted of men who had signed on at Sydney. At least one stoker was drowned, and seven or eight other members of the crew are missing. |
S.S. Era was sunk on 1 May 1918 by torpedo fired by German submarine U-32 at position 36° 45' N, 01° 56' E - approximately 18 nautical miles North-East by East of Cape Tenes. She was en route from Bougie to Glasgow with a cargo of iron ore.
S.S. Canganian was listed as missing on 17 November 1916 and is presumed to have struck a mine South-East of Montrose. This may have been laid by German submarine UC-29. She was en route from Methil to Scapa Flow. - No Survivors
S.S. Rosalie was sunk on 20 February 1917 by torpedo fired by German submarine U-39 at position 37° 01' N, 05° 54' E - approximately 8 nautical miles East of Djidjelli, Algeria. She was en route from New York to Salonica with a cargo of munitions and oats.
Donkeyman Harry PICKARD
H.M.A.T. Port Macquarie (London) Australian Mercantile Service Died 4-7-1915 aged 42years Of 24 Denmark Street, Plaistow, London Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll ![]()
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Monday, 19 November 1917
English Channel
APARIMA, 5,704/1902, Union SS Co of New Zealand, London, 1-4.7in QF, 111 crew, Mr J Doorley, London for Barry Roads in ballast, carrying pilot. Torpedoed by UB.40 (Hans Howaldt) at 0050, before boats could be launched sank five minutes later 6 miles SW 1/2 W of Anvil Point, S of Poole, Dorset (wi - 6 miles S by W 1/2 W, in 50.29.23N, 01.54.51W); 26 European and 30 native crew lost, of the survivors, 26 were picked up by Norwegian SS Selun and landed at St Helens, 16 by a patrol vessel and the remaining 14 landed at Saint Alban’s Head.
English Channel
APARIMA, 5,704/1902, Union SS Co of New Zealand, London, 1-4.7in QF, 111 crew, Mr J Doorley, London for Barry Roads in ballast, carrying pilot. Torpedoed by UB.40 (Hans Howaldt) at 0050, before boats could be launched sank five minutes later 6 miles SW 1/2 W of Anvil Point, S of Poole, Dorset (wi - 6 miles S by W 1/2 W, in 50.29.23N, 01.54.51W); 26 European and 30 native crew lost, of the survivors, 26 were picked up by Norwegian SS Selun and landed at St Helens, 16 by a patrol vessel and the remaining 14 landed at Saint Alban’s Head.
Fireman Walter REIBELT
Born in Australia Mercantile Marine S.S. "Fingal" (Leith) Killed in Action 15-3-1915 aged 28years Six out of the crew of 27 were killed in the attack. Son of Joseph and the late Janet Reibelt Husband of Jean Wallace Reibelt (nee Dinse), of 2, East Cromwell St., Leith. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll |
Seaman Evan ROBERTS
"Southborough" (Sydney, N.S.W.) Australian Mercantile Service Killed in Action 16-7-1918, North Sea (off Ravenscar, U.K.) Son of Evan & Mary G. Roberts, Sydney, N.S.W. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll ![]()
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Able Seaman Charles Sydney SALMON
Born: Sydney, New South Wales Mercantile Marine - S.S. Palmella (Liverpool) Killed in Action 22-8-1918 aged 54years Son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Salmon Husband of Harriet Salmon (nee Simpson), of 63, Gray St., Bootle, Lancs. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll |
S.S. Palmella was sunk on 22 August 1918 by torpedo fired by German submarine UB-92 at position 53° 28' N, 05° 20' W - approximately 25 nautical miles North-West by West of South Stack Rock. She was en route from Liverpool to Lisbon.
Boatswain Robert SHARP
Born: Shetland Mercantile Marine H.M.Hospital Ship "llandovery Castle" (London) Killed in Action 27-6-1918 aged 45years Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sharp Husband of Rosina Grace Sharp (nee Gallagher), of Carmon St., Port Adelaide, S. Australia Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll |
S.S. Norfolk Coast was sunk on 18 June 1918 by torpedo fired by German submarine UB-30 at position 53° 40' N, 00° 28' E - approximately 23 nautical miles South-East of Flamborough Head. She was en route from Rouen to the Tyne in ballast.
S.S. Dwinsk was sunk on 18 June 1918 by torpedo fired by German submarine U-151 at position 39° 10' N, 63° 10' W - approximately 400 nautical miles North-East by North of Bermuda. She was en route from Best to New York.
Fifth Engineer Officer William SMALL
"Kyarra" (Fremantle, W.A.) Australian Mercantile Marine Killed in Action 26-5-1918 Son of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Small, Sydney, N.S.W. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll ![]()
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The steamship Kyarra was taken over for service as a hospital ship during WW1 and on May 26th 1918 was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine two miles S.S.E. of Anvil Point. Six persons were killed. The captain was amongst the survivors.
The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) 30-11-1917
APARIMA TORPEDOED.
HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE.
No Troops or Passengers Aboard,
SYDNEY, Thursday.-Another British ship well known in Australian waters, The Aparima, 5,704 tons, owned by The Union Steamship Company, has according to information received in Sydney, been torpedoed and sunk. At the time she was lost the Aparima was proceeding from London lo New York in ballast. The loss of life is believed to have been heavy, although the vessel did not carry troops or passengers at the time. The Aparima had latterly been used by the Union Company as a training ship, and there were 30 cadets aboard her when she was sunk. Fourteen officers and members of the crew and 11 cadets only were saved. In addition, 31 lascars were rescued. The heavy loss of life is attributed to a great explosion which followed the torpedoing of the vessel.
Two Victorians on Board.
There were two boys from Victoria on board the Aparima When she was torpedoed, Sydney Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Newton, and Aubrey B. N. Stacey, son of Mr. T. G. Stacey, of Carlton. Newton was educated at Scotch College, and Stacey at Brunswick Grammar School and the Technical College. They joined together at the age of 15, and had had five trips in the vessel. Each was 17 years of age when the Aparima commenced doing duty as a troopship they had the opportunity of transferring to another steamer, but resolutely refused to desert their ship, and said that they would stick to their duty so that no one could call them slackers.
APARIMA TORPEDOED.
HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE.
No Troops or Passengers Aboard,
SYDNEY, Thursday.-Another British ship well known in Australian waters, The Aparima, 5,704 tons, owned by The Union Steamship Company, has according to information received in Sydney, been torpedoed and sunk. At the time she was lost the Aparima was proceeding from London lo New York in ballast. The loss of life is believed to have been heavy, although the vessel did not carry troops or passengers at the time. The Aparima had latterly been used by the Union Company as a training ship, and there were 30 cadets aboard her when she was sunk. Fourteen officers and members of the crew and 11 cadets only were saved. In addition, 31 lascars were rescued. The heavy loss of life is attributed to a great explosion which followed the torpedoing of the vessel.
Two Victorians on Board.
There were two boys from Victoria on board the Aparima When she was torpedoed, Sydney Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Newton, and Aubrey B. N. Stacey, son of Mr. T. G. Stacey, of Carlton. Newton was educated at Scotch College, and Stacey at Brunswick Grammar School and the Technical College. They joined together at the age of 15, and had had five trips in the vessel. Each was 17 years of age when the Aparima commenced doing duty as a troopship they had the opportunity of transferring to another steamer, but resolutely refused to desert their ship, and said that they would stick to their duty so that no one could call them slackers.
The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) 15-12-1917
STACEY.—On the 22nd November, Aubrey Beckingham Neill Stacey, the loved only son of T.G. Stacey and L. A. Stacey, of Melbourne, aged 17 years. He was a cadet on the Aparima training ship for officers, which was torpedoed with-out warning at 1 p.m., sinking in five minutes.
He died doing his duty to his country for shirkers' liberty, and was done to death with 17 of his cadet mates, without a chance to fight for his life.
Eligibles, avenge his death.
STACEY.—On the 22nd November, Aubrey Beckingham Neill Stacey, the loved only son of T.G. Stacey and L. A. Stacey, of Melbourne, aged 17 years. He was a cadet on the Aparima training ship for officers, which was torpedoed with-out warning at 1 p.m., sinking in five minutes.
He died doing his duty to his country for shirkers' liberty, and was done to death with 17 of his cadet mates, without a chance to fight for his life.
Eligibles, avenge his death.
S.S. Englishman was sunk on 24 March 1916 by torpedo fired by German submarine U-43 approximately 30 nautical miles North-East of Malin Head, Donegal. She was en route from Avonmouth to Portland.
She was sunk on 19 November 1917 by torpedo fired by German submarine UB-40 at position 50° 29' N, 01° 58' W - approximately 6 nautical miles from Anvil Point. She was sailing in ballast from London to Barry where she was due to take on coal. This was one of New Zealand's worse shipping losses in the war and 17 of 30 cadets on board were amongst those lost.
The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) 15-12-1917
TOWNSEND.—On the 22nd November, Cadet Philip Mervyn Maunsell Townsend, aged 16, beloved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Townsend, of Mornington. He was lost with his ship the t.s.s. Aparima, torpedoed by a German submarine.
TOWNSEND.—On the 22nd November, Cadet Philip Mervyn Maunsell Townsend, aged 16, beloved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Townsend, of Mornington. He was lost with his ship the t.s.s. Aparima, torpedoed by a German submarine.
Fireman Henry Edward TREMLETT
Born: Hurstville, N.S.W. Mercantile Marine S.S. "Boorara" (London) Killed in Action 20-3-1918 aged 35years Son of Henry Edward and Mary Ann Tremlett Husband of Minnie Hannah Tremlett, of Pitt St., Granville, New South Wales, Australia. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll |
The passenger ship struck a mine laid by the merchant raider SMS Wolf and sank in the Pacific Ocean 24 nautical miles (44kms) northwestof Hooper's Point, South Island, New Zealand, with loss of 10 passengers and 16 of her crew. Sixty six passengers and 59 crew members survived.
Able Seaman Henry Sydney WILLIAMS
Born: Longreach, Queensland Mercantile Marine - S.S. Newholm (Newcastle) Killed in Action 8-9-1917 aged 23years Son of Alice and the late Henry Joseph Williams Husband of Ethel Williams (nee Charlton), of 119, Mile End Rd., South Shields Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll |
S.S. Newholm was sunk on 8 September 1917 by torpedo fired by German submarine UC-31 approximately 1 nautical mile South of Start Point. She was en route from Bilbao to Middlesbrough with a cargo of iron ore.
1st Class Waiter Robert Nepture WILLIAMS
Born: Australia Mercantile Marine S.S. "Lusitania" (Liverpool) Killed in Action 7-5-1915 aged 50years Son of the late Thomas and Annie Blood Williams Husband of Edith Williams (nee Harding), of 4, Littledale Rd., Egremont, Cheshire. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll |
S.S. Lusitania was sunk on 7 May 1915 by torpedo fired by German submarine U-20 at position 51° 24' N, 08° 31' W - approximately 15 nautical miles South of the Old Head of Kinsale. She was en route from New York to Liverpool.
The passenger ship struck a mine laid by the merchant raider SMS Wolf and sank in the Pacific Ocean 24 nautical miles (44kms) northwestof Hooper's Point, South Island, New Zealand, with loss of 10 passengers and 16 of her crew. Sixty six passengers and 59 crew members survived.
Cook J. WOODS
Mercantile Marine - Era (Melbourne) Killed in Action 1-5-1918 Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic) 15-6-1918
THE ERA TORPEDOED. The Commonwealth Shipping Board has received a cable message from the British Admiralty, stating that the cargo steamer Era, 2,379 tons, has been torpedoed. The Era was built in 1888 at West Hartlepool. Since leaving the slip she had been the property of Howard Smith Ltd., and was employed for many years on the coal and general cargo service between Melbourne and Sydney and Newcastle. The Era had a carrying capacity of about 3,000 tons. She was withdrawn from the interstate trade on about January 18, after landing coal cargoes at Adelaide and Wallaroo. It is believed that the Era was lost in British waters, and that the crew consisted of men who had signed on at Sydney. At least one stoker was drowned, and seven or eight other members of the crew are missing. |
S.S. Era was sunk on 1 May 1918 by torpedo fired by German submarine U-32 at position 36° 45' N, 01° 56' E - approximately 18 nautical miles North-East by East of Cape Tenes. She was en route from Bougie to Glasgow with a cargo of iron ore.
Fireman Alfred Samuel YARNALL
Served as A. Smith Born: Poplar, London Mercantile Marine S.S. Era (Melbourne) Killed in Action: 1-5-1918 Son of Mary Ann and the late Richard Sellars Yarnall. Honoured: Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic) 15-6-1918
THE ERA TORPEDOED. The Commonwealth Shipping Board has received a cable message from the British Admiralty, stating that the cargo steamer Era, 2,379 tons, has been torpedoed. The Era was built in 1888 at West Hartlepool. Since leaving the slip she had been the property of Howard Smith Ltd., and was employed for many years on the coal and general cargo service between Melbourne and Sydney and Newcastle. The Era had a carrying capacity of about 3,000 tons. She was withdrawn from the interstate trade on about January 18, after landing coal cargoes at Adelaide and Wallaroo. It is believed that the Era was lost in British waters, and that the crew consisted of men who had signed on at Sydney. At least one stoker was drowned, and seven or eight other members of the crew are missing. |
S.S. Era was sunk on 1 May 1918 by torpedo fired by German submarine U-32 at position 36° 45' N, 01° 56' E - approximately 18 nautical miles North-East by East of Cape Tenes. She was en route from Bougie to Glasgow with a cargo of iron ore.