Memorial

HMS Firedrake

76403a

Source: Copyright Susan Featherstone

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St George’s Centre, Pembroke Road, Chatham, Rochester Upon Medway, Kent, ME4 4UH, England

TQ 76420 69510

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Type of Memorial: Roll of honour or book of remembrance
WMR Reference Number: 76403
Description: Framed list of names beneath the ships badge.
Inscription: <Ship's crest> HMS FIREDRAKE / HMS Firedrake was torpedoed by U-boat U211 in the Atlantic on 16th December 1942. / The ship broke in two, the bow sinking soon after, the stern stayed afloat until 00:45 on the 17th. / Only 26 survived 168 of her crew were lost, this is their names. / Officers / (names) / Ratings / (names) / There's no Flowers on a Salors Grave / No lilies on an Ocean Wave / The only Tribute is the Seagulls Sweep / And the Tear Drop on a Loved ones Cheek / We Shall Remember Them /

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 169
Died: 169
Information shown: Officers - rank, initials, surname, decorations, service Ratings - surname, initials, rank, service, post
Order of names: Officers, Ratings, surname, initial

Roll of honour

Made from: Paper

Condition: Good

Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Wednesday 04 February 1942 Tynemouth target passed [Tynemouth Warship Week had raised £343,927 of the £250,000 target for adoption of HM destroyer FIREDRAKE. Each local bank gave £15,000, five local building societies gave £10,000 each and insurance companies gave £10,000]