Vessel Loss

Memorial: M1500

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating William Steady d. 1917

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

''William J Steady / Aged 47 Lost from H M / Patrol Yacht 'Verona’ / off Cromarty / February: 24: 1917'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: HMY Verona

Event

1914-1918 First World War

People

Steady, William J.
Age: 47
Date of Death: 24/2/1917
Cause of Death: Vessel loss
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: HMY 'Verona' sunk by German mine, 24 lives lost

Bibliography: Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)

Photographer: P Lacey

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