"We will remember them"

[Administrator]

Hi
Please visit our website dedicated to the boys and men who lost their lives aboard the SS Tregenna, 17 September 1940
It is located at www.ss-tregenna.co.uk

[kgreenway]

Has anyone, any information on the poor chap that was although badly injured, as a result of the sinking of the Tregenna was still alive and almost rescued by a crew member of the SS. Filleigh. apparently the would be survivor, had the rescue been succesful, may have died from his injuries, they apparently looked severe, but a loss of grip by his would be rescuer, resulted in further tragedy. This man was cut to ribbons by the ships propeller.

Any knowledge of this incedent would be welcomed, WE REMEMBER ALL THAT DIED THAT DAY, but enquire into the double tragic event of this brave man, if concious, he may have thought that he was about to be saved and lest his injuries were to send him to heaven, may have survived. The tragic accident that followed the sinking of this Lady of the Sea, ended his life, in the most horrible way and had a terrible effect on the crew of Filleigh.
God Rest His Soul.

Having a distant relative involved in the War Time loss of Tregenna inspires me to look for as much information as possible on these and all brave men of our Merchant Navy and endeavour to keep the memory of all who died to save us all alive.

[KG]

Her Name Was SS.

On This Day

17 September 1940

On this day we remember the loss of our relatives Thomas David Newberry and James Greenway fellow crew members and Captain William Thomas Care of the SS.Tregenna.

We further remember: All Ships of The British Merchant Navy, Captains, Crew and loved ones. Including the lesser well known, yet not forgotten.

“WE REMEMBER THEM”

Her Name Was “City of Benares”, “Tregenna”, “Crown Arun”.

ATLANTIC OCEAN: U-boat U-48 torpedoes and sinks the SS City of Benares, killing 77 British children and 248 crew en-route to Canada. The ship, part of convoy OB-213, had departed Liverpool, England, for Montreal and Quebec City, Canada, on 13 September carrying 199 passengers, 90 of which were children. The children are being transported to Canada as part of a government program. A few hours after the RN escort had withdrawn, the ship is torpedoed at 56.48N, 21.15W. The torpedo hits the ship on the port side and she sinks after a short time. Only 57 passengers, including 13 children, are rescued. Immediately after the sinking, the British government ceases the transportation of children to Canada and South Africa.

U-65 sank SS Tregenna in Convoy HX-71.

U-99 sank SS Crown Arun.

“They Have No Grave Above The Waves”.

17th September 1940 (World War II) saw the sinking a British passenger liner, Her Name Was “S.S. City of Benares”, by a German submarine. 90 children on board were being carried to safety in Canada. The S.S. City of Benares, with 406 crew and passengers aboard, was 630 miles out in the North Atlantic on September 17, 1940, when it was torpedoed by a German U-boat. As the Benares sank, passengers and crew abandoned ship in the stormy waters. Those who made it into lifeboats faced gale-force winds and icy waters—a "recipe for hypothermia." With the nearest help 300 miles away, the survivors faced long odds. Despite frequent heroism, many drowned or died of overexposure before the HMS Hurricane arrived and rescued 108 survivors. In its search, the Hurricane missed Lifeboat 12, and its passengers endured eight more harrowing days on the open sea before being rescued. In all, only 13 of the 90 children survived.

We further remember CHARNOCK, Ernest, Ordinary Signalman, C/JX 171107, (Eaglet, O/P), MPK and

MARSHALL, George, Petty Officer Telegraphist, D/JX 132113, (Eaglet, O/P), MPK

Previously recorded as perishing on board “Tregenna” have now been correctly remembered with “Benares”

'SS Crown Arun' (2,372t) cargo ship, from Gaspe, Quebec, Canada to Hull with a cargo of pit props, was sunk by U 99 in the North-western Approaches. No Casualties. * TREGENNA WAS SUNK BY U 65 ON SEPT. 17-1940 WITH THE LOSS OF 33 LIVES.

“We Shall Remember Them”

[Administrator]

ON THIS DAY:

SS TREGENNA 17/9/1940

Captain William Thomas Care and crew:

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[Administrator]

In memory of:

Ross Charles Cole

Born 15th March 1916
Died 17th September 1940, aged 24

Naval Gunner on the SS Tregenna, torpedoed by UB65 in the North Atlantic, whilst providing convoy to a merchant fleet bringing steel rods from the USA to Scotland. Ross had finished his shift, and was asleep below when the torpedo struck amid-ship. The ship went down in 2.5 minutes. Only four hands survived.

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