Engaging with Maritime History
HMS Amphion
Petty Officer J. D. Towillis
Three to PO Towillis who was killed on 6 August 1914, when HMS Amphion struck a mine off the Thames estuary and sank with the loss of 132 men killed. She was the first ship of the Royal Navy to be sunk in the Great War.
HMS Broke
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Stoker Petty Officer E. J. Berry
Three to Stoker Petty Officer E. J. Berry who was killed in action at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916 whilst serving onboard HMS Broke.
HMS Black Prince
Able Seaman R. Nicholson
Robert Nicholson was killed in action at the Battle of Jutland, 1 June 1916, when HMS Black Prince exploded and sank with all hands.
HMS Queen Mary
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Leading Stoker M. J. Richardson
Leading Stoker M. J. Richardson was killed in action when HMS Queen Mary was sunk during the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916.