Memorial: M2118

Memorial window at Watts Naval School, Elmham, Norfolk dedicated to Frederick Humby d. 1912 in the loss of ‘Titanic’

Location

Watts Naval School, Elmham, Norfolk, England

Transcript

'To the Glory of God, and in memory of Frederick Humby, a boy hero who perished on board the SS Titanic-15 April 1912, aged 17 years'

Details

Description: The window depicts Christ walking on the water.
Type: Window
Vessel: RMS Titanic

People

Humby, Frederick
Age: 17
Date of Death: 15/4/1912
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Steward
Organisation: White Star Line

Extra

Notes: Removed from Elmham in 1953 and moved to Stepney Causeway Barnado's first HQ. Went into store in 1968 when that chapel demolished. Present whereabouts unknown.

Bibliography: 'Church Times' 19 March 1999.

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