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A Skipper with Sailing Trawler Queen Bee (Lowestoft), Charles died on 4th of July 1916 at the age of 51. 

Charles was born at Carlton Colville in 1860, a son of Robert and Lydia Pitchers. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 7 April 1861. In 1861 his family lived at Railway Gate House, Carlton Colville, and this was still their home in 1871. In 1891 they lived at Hall Cottage, Oulton. Later Charles’ father, and his son Charles Henry, lived at 2 Rock Dene, Moyes Road, Rock Estate, Oulton Broad Lowestoft.

A Cook with Sailing Trawler Trevone (Lowestoft). Herbert died on 29th of January 1917 at the age of 38. 

Herbert was born in 1876. Most sources state that he was born at Lowestoft, however the 1881 Census shows him living with Charlotte Plant, a widow, at 46 Stevens Street, and gives his place of birth as Paddington, London. He has not been traced in the 1891 Census, but in 1901 he was again living with Charlotte, at 46 Stevens Street, and he worked as a quay labourer. 

A Skipper on Sailing Trawler Trevone. James died on 29th January 1917 at the age of 44. 

James was born at Weybread, Suffolk, in 1874, a son of Charles and Elizabeth Rodwell. He was baptised at Saint Andrew's Church, Weybread, on 10 May 1874. In 1881 his family lived at 5 Oulton Road, Oulton, and by 1891 they were living at Gordon Terrace, Beccles Road, Carlton Colville, and John worked as a shepherd's boy. In 1901 they lived at Oulton Street and by 1911 Charles' mother had died and his father lived at 15 Marsh Road, Oulton Broad. 

A Mate with Sailing Trawler True Vine (Lowestoft), Harry died on 30th of November 1915 at the age of 26.

Harry, sometimes known as Henry, was born at Corton on 27 August 1889, a son of Thomas and Martha Carsey. In 1891 his family lived at Mill Lane, Corton. From 15 March 1898 Harry attended Saint Margaret's School, Lowestoft, and his family lived at 115 Wollaston Road, Lowestoft. In 1901 his family lived at 107 Saint Margaret's Road, Lowestoft. 

A Fourth Hand with Sailing Trawler True Vine (Lowestoft), Harry died on 30th of November 1915 at the age of 26.

Harry was born at Broome, Norfolk, on 1 April 1898, a son of Arthur and Harriet Lewell. In 1901 his family lived at Lugg Lane, Broome. From 20 November 1902 Harry attended Broome School. Before 1909 his family lived at Corton. From 16 April 1909 Harry was a pupil at Saint Margaret's School, Lowestoft, and his family lived at 10 Oulton Street, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1911. 

A Skipper with Sailing Trawler True Vine (Lowestoft). Samuel died on 30th of November 1915 at the age of 37. 

Samuel was born at Lowestoft in 1878, a son of John and Martha Reeve. In 1881 his family lived at Seamans Road, Hopton. By 1891 Samuel's father had died and his mother had married Thomas Carsey and the family lived at Mill Lane, Corton. 

A Skipper with the Sailing Trawler Wanderer (Lowestoft), George died on 15th of May 1916 at the age of 44.

George was born at Lowestoft in 1872, a son of James and Elizabeth Barnard. In 1881 his family lived at 19 Anguish Street, Lowestoft. Later his father lived at the Fisherman’s Almshouses, Whapload Road, Lowestoft.   

A Deck Hand with the Sailing Trawler Wanderer (Lowestoft), Reginald died on 15th of May 1916 at the age of 16.

Reginald is believed to be Reginald Augustus Barker who was born at Lowestoft in 1899 (his mother’s maiden name was Barker). In 1901 Reginald was a ‘boarder’ living with Charles and Elvina Castleton at 14 Saint Margaret’s Road, Lowestoft (the Castleton’s had other young boarders/adopted children). In 1911 they lived at 2 Saint Margaret’s Road.

A Third Hand with the Sailing Trawler Wanderer (Lowestoft), Arthur died on 15th of May 1916 at the age of 26.

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 27 August 1889, a son of William George and Eliza Holt. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 16 March 1890, and his family lived at 311 North Raglan Street, Lowestoft. Arthur attended Clapham Road School and, on 10 February 1896, became a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School. 

Neither Arthur, nor his parents, have been traced in the 1901 or 1911 Census records. 

A Mate with the Sailing Trawler Wanderer (Lowestoft), George died on 15th of May 1916 at the age of 44.

George was born at Lowestoft in 1871, a son of William and Amelia Wright. In 1871 his family lived at Lowestoft Road, Carlton Colville. By 1881 they were living at 2 Alice Cottages, Dove Street, Lowestoft. In 1891 their address was 3 Alice Cottages, Dove Street. In 1901 the family lived at 4 Clarence Road, Lowestoft. By 1915 they were living at 11 Church Road, Lowestoft. Subsequently his parents lived at Lammas, Norfolk.

A Third Hand with Sailing Trawler Young Bert (Lowestoft), Robert died on 30th of July 1917 aged 63. 

Robert was born at Lowestoft in 1854, a son of William and Elizabeth Bennett. In 1861 his family lived at 39 Clemence Street. In 1871 was working on the trawler Phoebe at Ramsgate, Kent.  

On 11 July 1872 Robert married Ann Elizabeth Smith at Saint Margaret’s Church. Robert was a seaman and they both lived at Lowestoft. By 1891 their home was at 15 Prospect Place, Pakefield. In 1901 they lived at 60 Lorne Park Road and by 1911 at 6 Kendal Road.

A Skipper with Sailing Trawler Young Bert (Lowestoft), Edward died on 30th of July 1917 aged 45. 

Edward was born at Blundeston in 1871, a son of John and Lucy Bowler. In 1881 his family lived at Market Lane, Blundeston. By 1891 they were living at High Street, Blundeston, and Edward was a fisherman. Later his family lived at Lound Road, Blundeston. 

In 1896 Edward was the Mate on the trawler Sunrise. 

On 30 July 1917 the sailing trawler Young Bert, LT 454, was sunk by submarine UC-63 somewhere in the North Sea. All five crew were killed. 

A Mate with Sailing Trawler Young Bert (Lowestoft), John died on 30th of July 1917 aged 40. 

John was born at Lowestoft in 1877, a son of John Edward and Harriet J. Cook. In 1881 his family lived at 17 Seago Street and by 1891 they were living at 65 Roman Road. 

On 21 March 1905 John married Alice Kate Hales at Saint Margaret’s Church. John was a fisherman and they both gave their address as 2 Norwich Road. In 1911 they lived at 83 Rotterdam Road and John was a fisherman. 

A Cook with Sailing Trawler Young Bert (Lowestoft), Thomas died on 30th of July 1917 aged 27.
 
Thomas was born at Great Witchingham, Norfolk, on 5 April 1889, a son of Francis Ward and Elizabeth Eglington. He was baptised at Great Witchingham on 19 April 1889. In 1891 his family lived at Bawdeswell Road, Whitwell, Norfolk. By 1901 his family had moved to Hackford, Norfolk. 

A Deck Hand with Sailing Trawler Young Bert (Lowestoft), Thomas died on 30th of July 1917 aged 45. 

Arnott was born at Westleton, Suffolk, in 1872 a son of Robert and Hannah Smith. In 1881 his family lived at Mill Hole, Westleton. 

In 1911 Arnott lived with his wife Julia, formerly Besford. No details of their marriage have been found. They lived at 8 Cumberland Place, Whapload Road, and Arnott was a smacksman. 

On 30 July 1917 the sailing trawler Young Bert, LT 454, was sunk by submarine UC-63 somewhere in the North Sea. All five crew were killed. 

A Younker, with the Steam Drifter Liliy, John died on 7th of October 1914 at the age of 39. 

John was born at Frostenden in 1875, a son of John and Harriet Bickers. In 1881 his family lived at Frostenden. By 1891 they had moved to 49 Lorne Road, Kirkley, and this would be John's home for the rest of his life. In 1891 he worked as a grocer's errand boy. By 1901 John was working as a fish packer. 

A Net Stower with the Steam Drifter Lily. Richard Charles died on 7th of October 1914 at the age of 39. 

Richard was born at Lowestoft on 8 February 1875, a son of Joseph and Mary Ann Britteon. Note in some sources his surname is given as Britton or Brittion. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 4 April 1875. In 1881 his family lived at 24 Bevan Street and by 1891 at 10 Raglan Street. Richard, like his father before him became a fisherman.

A Skipper with Steam Drifter Lily, Joseph died on 7th of October 1914 at the age of 36. 

Joseph was born at Brixham, Devon, in 1878, a son of James William and Rebecca Strong. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 3 March 1878. The 1891 Census shows Joseph living at the Merchant Seaman's Orphanage Asylum, Snavesbrook, Essex. Full name Joseph John Honeywell Hoppins Strong.

A Skipper with Steam Drifter Lord Carnarvon (Lowestoft), Clifford died on 19th of November 1914 at the age of 35. 

Clifford was born at Mettingham, Bungay, Suffolk, in 1878, a son of Charles and Alice Bird. He was baptised at Mettingham on 3 November 1878. In 1881 his family lived at Low Road, Mettingham, and in 1891 they were still living at Low road and Clifford worked as an agricultural labourer. 

A Fisherman with Steam Drifter Lord Carnarvon (Lowestoft), Amos died on 19th of November 1914 at the age of 43. 

Amos was born at Kessingland in 1871, a son of Samuel and Emma Catchpole. He was baptised at Saint Edmund's Church, Kessingland, on 28 January 1872. His family lived at Turnpike Road, Kessingland. In 1881 Amos lived with his grandparents at The Street, Kessingland. In 1891 he was still living with his grandparents, now at the High Street, Kessingland, and Amos was a fisherman.

A Fisherman with Steam Drifter Lord Carnarvon (Lowestoft), William died on 19th of November 1914 at the age of 43. 

William was born at Wenhaston, Suffolk, in 1870, a son of John and Lucy Finch. In 1871 his family lived at Blackheath, Wenhaston, and this was where they were living in 1881. 

In 1895 William married Elizabeth Noy at Wenhaston. By 1901 they were living at Back Street, Wenhaston, and William was a fisherman. In 1911 they lived at Back Street, Back Road, Wenhaston, and William was a fisherman on a steam drifter.

A Fisherman with Steam Drifter Lord Carnarvon (Lowestoft), John died on 19th of November 1914 at the age of 36. 

John was born at 1878, a son of Christopher James and Harriett Charlotte Fisk. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 26 May 1878. In 1881 his family lived near The Green, Carlton Colville. By 1891 they were living at Bell Corner, Carlton Colville, and John was an agricultural labourer.  

A Fisherman with Steam Drifter Lord Carnarvon (Lowestoft). Alexander died on 19th of November 1914 at the age of 19. 

Alexander was born at Lowestoft in 1895, a son of William and Jane Grey. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, on 30 October 1895. Throughout his life Alexander's family lived at 70 Tennyson Road, Lowestoft. 

An Engineer with Steam Drifter Lord Carnarvon (Lowestoft), Doctor died on 19th of November 1914 at the age of 31. 

Doctor was born at Wenhaston in 1880, a son of Charles and Honor Spall. In 1881 his family lived at Black Heath, Wenhaston. By 1891 they were living at Friston. In 1901 they were living at Saint Clere Cottage, East Tilbury, and Doctor worked as an under-gardener domestic. By 1911 Doctor was working as a fisherman and he lodged at Bridge Road, Oulton Broad. 

An Fisherman with Steam Drifter Lord Carnarvon (Lowestoft), John died on 19th of November 1914 at the age of 39. 

John was born at Hindringham, Norfolk, in 1877, a son of Susan Temple. In 1881 he lived with his grandmother, Susan Temple, at Lion Street, Hindringham. By 1891 he was living with his mother, Susan, at Walsingham Road, Hindringham, and John worked as a bricklayer's labourer. 

A Mate with Steam Drifter Lord Carnarvon (Lowestoft), Albert died on 19th of November 1914 at the age of 32.

Albert was born at Thorpe, Norwich, on 9 December 1881, a son of Maria Utting. He was baptised at Saint Andrew's Church, Thorpe, on 7 September 1884. By 1890 his family were living at Beccles, and from 28 July 1890 Albert attended Geldeston School. In 1891 his family lived at The Street, Geldeston. 

A Seaman with Steam Drifter Reliance (Lowestoft), William died on 7th of October 1917 at the age of 47. 

No details of William’s parents, or background before 1902, are known. He may have been born at Lowestoft in 1871. 

On 21 January 1902 William married Frances Agnes Portle at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft. William was a fisherman living at Rotterdam Road and Frances lived at Saint Peter’s Street. Neither of them gave their fathers’ details. In 1911 they lived at 6 High Street and later Frances lived at 40 Crown Street. Frances married James Cross in 1926. 

A Seaman with Steam Drifter Reliance (Lowestoft), Frederick died on 7th of October 1917 at the age of 38. 

Frederick was born at Lowestoft on 11 May 1879, a son of William and Sarah Ann Cable. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 7 September 1879. In 1881 his family lived at Carlton Colville, and in 1891 their lived in a cottage at New Road, Carlton Colville. By 1901 they were living at 3 Victoria Road, Oulton Broad, and Frederick was a railway labourer. 

An Engineer with Steam Drifter Reliance (Lowestoft), Alfred died on 7th of October 1917 at the age of 34. 

Alfred was born at Lowestoft in 1883, a son of John and Hannah Eliza Crowford. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 29 September 1883. In 1891 his family lived at Horn Hill. By 1901 they were living at 4 Mill Road, Horn Hill, and Alfred was a stationary engine cleaner.  

A Seaman with Steam Drifter Reliance (Lowestoft), Henry died on 7th of October 1917 at the age of 15. 

Henry was born at Lowestoft on 25 January 1902, a son of Henry Charles and Ethel Maud Day. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 25 April 1902 and his family lived at 26 Melbourne Road. In 1911 his family lived at 15 Edinburgh Road and later at 125 Saint Margaret's Road. Later still, his mother lived at 8 Albany Road, Lowestoft.

A Seaman with Steam Drifter Reliance (Lowestoft), James died on 7th of October 1917 at the age of 27. 

James was born at Carlton Colville in 1890, a son of James Henry and Harriet Gower. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 26 October 1890. The 1891 census shows James, and his mother, with his maternal grandmother, Louisa Solomon, at Ship Corner, Carlton Colville. In 1901 James, and his mother, were with his maternal grandmother, Louisa Solomon, at Morses Cottages, Carlton Colville.

A Cook with Steam Drifter Reliance (Lowestoft), Robert died on 7th of October 1917 at the age of 17. 

Robert was born at Lowestoft in 1900, a son of Robert Willis and Margaret Ellen Lumsdaine. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, on 28 October 1900 and his family lived at 3 Lincoln’s Buildings, The Beach. His parents married in 1900 and his younger half-siblings all had the surname Willis. By 1911 his family were living at 1 Lincoln’s Buildings, Whapload Road, and later at 194 Clapham Road.

A Skipper with Steam Drifter Reliance (Lowestoft), Albert died on 7th of October 1917 at the age of 35. 

Albert was born at Redisham, Suffolk, in 1881, a son of Charles and Mary Sarbutt. In 1891 his family lived at Halesworth Road, Redisham. Later his parents lived at Oulton Road, Lowestoft, before moving to Crossway Cottages, Blundeston.

In 1901 Albert, who was also known as John, or Jack, was a seaman working on the trawler Forward, LT 708, at Saint Ives, Cornwall. 

An Engineer with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), Frank died on 11th of March 1918 at the age of 29. 

Frank was born at Oulton in 1889, a son Edith Beamish. He was baptised at Saint John the Baptist Church, Barnby, on 18 August 1889. In 1891 he lived with his mother and grandparents, John and Louisa Beamish, at Swan Lane, Barnby. By 1901 his family were living at Barnby Green. 

Early in 1911 Frank married Esther Gouldby, and they lived at The Green, Barnby. In 1911 Frank was a stoker with the trawler Willing Boys at Newlyn.

A Cook with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), George died on 11th of March 1918 at the age of 17. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 1 October 1900, a son of George Arthur and Ellen Sarah Church. His family lived at 9 Clements Square. By 1911 their home was at 2 Saint Margaret's Plain. By 1914 their home was at Police Station Road and later Ellen lived at 50 Princes Road. 

A Skipper with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), Sidney died on 11th of March 1918 aged 35. 

Sidney was born at Kessingland on 14 February 1883, a son of Charles and Mina Cook. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 30 March 1884. Sidney attended Kessingland School and on 14 October 1889 became a pupil at Cunningham School, leaving that school on 19 February 1895. 

In 1891 his family lived at Stone Alley, 8 Pakefield Street, and by 1911 their home was at 44 Acton Road and Sidney was a fisherman.

A Deck Hand with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), William died on 11th of March 1918 aged 33. 

Emanuel was born at Pakefield in 1885, a son of George Edward and Phoebe Elizabeth Fisher. He was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, on 11 July 1886. In 1891 his family lived at 4 School Cottages, Pakefield Street. Later his father lived at 46 Church Road, Pakefield. 

A Fisherman with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), Herbert died on 11th of March 1918 at the age of 16. 

Herbert was born at Oulton in 1901, a son of Edward James and Agnes Jacob. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 10 November 1901, and his family lived at Beccles Road, Carlton Colville. By 1911 his father had died and his mother had married William Ward and the family lived at Cotmer Green, Oulton Broad. Later his mother lived at 38 Kimberley Road. 

A Fisherman with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), Albert died on 11th of March 1918 at the age of 35.

Albert was born at Lowestoft on 13 September 1883, a son of John and Fanny James. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 4 April 1884, and his family lived at 72 London Road, Lowestoft. From 6 May 1889 Albert was a pupil at Kirkley School, and his family lived at Southwell Road. In 1891 they lived at 8 Southwell Road, Kirkley. 

A Mate with Steam Drifter W. A. Massey (Lowestoft), William died on 11th of March 1918 aged 34. 

William was born at Pakefield on 10 July 1883, a son of William and Elizabeth Peek. William was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, on 12 August 1883. On 31 August 1886 William became a pupil at Cunningham School and his family lived at Pakefield Street. In 1891 his family lived at 10 Beach Street, Pakefield.