2nd Engineer
32 , ST GEORGES ROAD, HULL, EAST YORKSHIRE, United Kingdom
Area
Died on
28/12/1915
Aged
62
Born Hull 1853. Son of Andre and Joannah McAndrew. Marine Engineer, on the 'Sappho' Died of exposure, 29/12/1915. His widow Charlotte Jane Dennett (1858-1904) lived at this Probate address. He left £469 in his will. During August 1914 the Hull cargo steamer SAPPHO was detained at Hamburg by the Germans on the outbreak of war and 100 tons […]
Fireman
2 VILLA PLACE, OSBORNE STREET, HULL, EAST YORKSHIRE, United Kingdom
Died on
29/12/1915
Aged
40
Born Hull 1875. Only Son of Joseph (1828-1896) and Angelina Armitage (1837-1921). he had five sisters. Worked as a Merchant Seaman. Died 29/12/1915, aged 40. Husband of Elizabeth Crompton (1876-1915), of this address, who he married in 1911. During August 1914 the Hull cargo steamer SAPPHO was detained at Hamburg by the Germans on the ou […]
2nd Officer
62 , WEST DOCK AVENUE, HULL, EAST YORKSHIRE, United Kingdom
Area
Died on
29/12/1915
Aged
40
Born Hull 1875, served as Second Officer on the 'Sappho'. Died of exposure. aged 40. During August 1914 the Hull cargo steamer SAPPO was detained at Hamburg by the Germans on the outbreak of war and 100 tons of sugar compulsorily unloaded before being released. On 7th December 1915 she was trapped in ice in the White Sea near Archangel w […]
3rd Engineer
BORN HULL 1885. YOUNGEST SON OF CAPTAIN, ROBERT BARTLETT & LOUISA BARTLETT, OF LORNE HOUSE, ST HILDA STREET, HULL. SERVED AS THIRD ENGINEER ON THE WILSON LINE, 'SAPPHO'. LOST IN DECEMBER 1915 AGED 30. HE LEFT SISTER ALICE BARTLETT AT 38 EDGECUMBE STREET, HULL. HIS FATHER ALSO DIED AT SEA IN 1917. THE BARTLETT FAMILY GRAVE LIES IN THE […]
Steward
181 , CLUMBER STREET, HULL, EAST YORKSHIRE, United Kingdom
Area
Died on
29/12/1915
Aged
31
Born Hull, 1884. Son of Thomas Bridgeman (1845-1913) and Elizabeth Bridgeman (1848-1928). Married Mary Ann Redburn in Hull, in 1906. They lived at this address. Died at Archangel, on 29/12/1915, aged 31. During August 1914 the Hull cargo steamer SAPPHO was detained at Hamburg by the Germans on the outbreak of war and 100 tons of sugar co […]
1st Officer
9 SALMON GROVE, COTTINGHAM ROAD, HULL, EAST YORKSHIRE, UK
Area
Died on
27/12/1915
Aged
41
BORN WINTERINGHAM, LINCOLNSHIRE, 1874. SON OF MR & MRS T E BRUMBY. HUSBAND OF ALICE GERTRUDE BRUMBY & CHILDREN, BERNARD & FLOSSIE AT 9 SALMON GROVE, COTTINGHAM ROAD, HULL FRANK JOINED THE MERCHANT NAVY IN 1895 AND QUALIFIED IN 1902. HE MARRIED IN 1902. HE DIED OF EXPOSURE IN DECEMBER 1915, AGED 42. HE LEFT £924 IN HIS WILL TO […]
Fireman
3 WILBERFORCE TERRACE, CAMPBELL STREET, HULL, EAST YORKSHIRE, United Kingdom
Area
Died on
29/12/1915
Aged
45
Born Hull, 1871. Wife Elizabeth Fieldsend and 5 children, lived at this address. Served as Fireman on the steam ship, 'Sappho'. Died of exposure, 29/12/1915, aged 45. During August 1914 the Hull cargo steamer SAPPHO was detained at Hamburg by the Germans on the outbreak of war and 100 tons of sugar compulsorily unloaded before being rele […]
Private
Richard Arthur Grantham was born the 14 November 1877 in Hornsea, the third son of George and Sarah Grantham. On 1 May 1899, Richard married Elizabeth Jane Leighton of Kirton, Lincolnshire at St Mary's Church, Beverley. They lived in Hornsea and had three children; Mabel, Doris and Fred. He worked as a Railway Signalman. Richard entered […]
Fireman
During August 1914 the Hull cargo steamer SAPPHO was detained at Hamburg by the Germans on the outbreak of war and 100 tons of sugar compulsorily unloaded before being released. On 7th December 1915 she was trapped in ice in the White Sea near Archangel while on passage Archangel to Hull with a cargo of pitprops. On the 24th December 191 […]
Sergeant
BORN HULL 1887. SON OF FRED & ELEANOR JANE JOHNSON, OF, 242 NEWLAND AVENUE, HULL. HIS WIFE, ELSIE MATTHEWS, LIVED AT 4 SAVANNAH AVENUE, MINTON STREET, HULL (WAR PENSION ADDRESS). BEFORE THE WAR HE WORKED AS A MOTORMAN FOR HULL CITY TRAMWAYS. HE ENLISTED IN THE 13TH EYR HULL PALS IN NOVEMBER 1914. SERVED IN EGYPT. SEVERELY WOUNDE […]
Boatswain
8 ROWLEY TERRACE, ETON STREET, HULL, EAST YORKSHIRE, United Kingdom
Area
Died on
29/12/1915
Aged
28
Born Hull 1887. Boatswain on the steam ship 'Sappho'. Died of exposure, on 29/12/1915, aged 28. His widow Charlotte Johnson, lived at this address. During August 1914 the Hull cargo steamer SAPPHO was detained at Hamburg by the Germans on the outbreak of war and 100 tons of sugar compulsorily unloaded before being released. On 7th Decemb […]
Able Seaman
BORN LIVERPOOL 1861. HE OWNED THE BUTCHERS SHOP AT 199 HESSLE ROAD - ADDRESS FROM HULL DAILY MAIL. HUSBAND TO MARY JANE SOUTHWICK, 4 HIGH STREET, NORTH FERRIBY. HE HAD SEVEN CHILDREN. HIS ELDEST SON CHARLES CROSBY JOHNSTON, DIED ON 19/04/1916 AT YPRES, SERVING WITH CEF. HIS OTHER SON WILLIAM BERNARD JOHNSTON DIED OF FLU ON 14/04/1919 AND […]
2nd Officer
120, Grafton Street, Hull
Died on
20/10/1918
Aged
27
Born Hull, 1891. Son James M Larard and Sarah E. Larard, of 20, Beresford Avenue, Hull He joined the Merchant Navy, on 9th November 1908. Issued with his Master Certificate, on 21st February 1918. Served as Second Officer, on the H M T Clan Macrae "Macrae". Died of Influenza and Pneumonia, on 20/10/1918, at Stationary Hospital, Archa […]
Master
BORN HULL 1875. LISTED ON THE WILSON LINE ROLL OF HONOUR. During August 1914 the Hull cargo steamer SAPPHO was detained at Hamburg by the Germans on the outbreak of war and 100 tons of sugar compulsorily unloaded before being released. On 7th December 1915 she was trapped in ice in the White Sea near Archangel while on passage Archangel […]
BORN HULL 1884. LIVED AT 5 CECIL ROAD, SHARROW, SHEFFIELD. WAS A GROCER'S MANAGER. HE ENLISTED IN SHEFFIELD, ON 30/10/1916. HIS ARMY RECORDS STATE THAT HE WAS 5 FOOT. 5.5 INCHES TALL, 36 INCH CHEST, SCARS ON HIS BACK, AND MOLE ON HIS ABDOMEN. POSTED TO FRANCE, ON 16/06/1917. HE SERVED AS PRIVATE, 302718, 2/7TH DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY. DIE […]
BORN HULL 1899. SON OF JOHN FREDERICK & LIZZIE SIMPSON, 5 THOMAS STREET & ABOVE. ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED IN RIVER DWINA. HULL HEROES WEB SITE.
Steward
12 , EASTBOURNE STREET, HULL, EAST YORKSHIRE, United Kingdom
Died on
29/12/1915
Aged
22
Born Hull 1894. Son of John William and Ruth Topham. Steward on the Steamship 'Sappho'. Died of exposure, 29/12/1915, aged 22. During August 1914 the Hull cargo steamer SAPPHO was detained at Hamburg by the Germans on the outbreak of war and 100 tons of sugar compulsorily unloaded before being released. On 7th December 1915 she was trap […]