Torpedo Ship Fort William or Talbot 1915-17

[Guest sapper9321]

Hello,I am trying to find out about a ship my grandad was on I believe that was sunk between 1915-17,I think it might have might been Fort William or something Talbot,it went down in four minutes and he was in the gun crew waiting for the u-boat to rise . I know it is a long shot but any tips would be appreciated,thanks John Whitting

[Michael Lowrey]

John,

There was an EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM which sank on an U-boat laid mine 2 miles south of the Dover Pier on February 27, 1916.

Best wishes,

Michael

[kin47]

Hello

EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (2181 tons gross) was en route from South Shields for Dunkirk carrying coal.

don

[Guest sapper9321]

Hello Michael and Don.Thanks for reply.The information I did not add it as follows,the crew were rescured by an American ship and taken to America where he ended up in a seamans mission.Is there anything sounding similar i.e Port.William/Talbot or Fort William/Talbot.

Is there anywhere I could look.

Thanks for your time and help.

Regards John.