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The SS Mendi was a passenger steamship that was built in 1905 and, as a troopship, carrying largely black South African troops, sank after collision with great loss of life in 1917. In 1916 during the First World War the UK Admiralty chartered the SS Mendi as a troopship. On 21 February 1917 a large cargo steamship, Darro, collided with her in the English Channel south of the Isle of Wight. Men...
Lost at Sea This project is for those listed as lost at sea - References “ The sea can be harsh and unforgiving. These fortunate souls fought back against all odds.” “ Lost at sea: the medicine, physiology and psychology of prolonged immersion” Burial at sea: .
Eyemouth Disaster 1881 - Berwickshire, Scotland The Eyemouth Disaster was caused by a European windstorm which struck the south-eastern coast of Scotland (Berwickshire), and England on 14 October 1881. One hundred and eighty-nine fishermen, mostly from the village of Eyemouth, were drowned. The event is still referred to locally as "Black Friday". Casualties * Eyemouth - 129* Burnmouth - 24* Ne...