H.M.H.T EXCHANGE (LIVERPOOL)

[warby]

Hi 

i wonder if anyone can help?

i am researching a name on a local war memorial , Joseph Morlais Reginald Jones who according to CWGC He went down with his ship H.M.H.T EXCHANGE (LIVERPOOL) on the 23/3/1917 and he is also remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial in London, I can't find anything about the ship and nothing in the National Archives about Joseph's service in the Merchant Navy, 

Any help would be appreciated 

Russ

[DavidOwen]

Russ

A little info here BRITISH MERCHANT SHIPS and FISHING VESSELS LOST, DAMAGED and ATTACKED by DATE, January 1917 to December 1917 (naval-history.net)

[warby]

Thanks Dave

[MerchantOldSalt]

Russ

Here is a picture of the EXCHANGE owned at the time of her sinking by the Manchester, Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Company (R R Clark) of 4 Albert Buildings, 12 Preeson's Row, Liverpool and was a coaster in the Home Trade. Built by William Thomas of Amlwch 1884 and registered in Liverpool. Gross Tonnage 279, single screw 50 Horse Power compound steam engine. Length 135 feet.  She had a few owners over the years

She bears the company badge of cross halberds on her black funnel, the house flag was blue with the same device in white.

There are two crew lists from 1915 for the EXCHANGE but Joseph Jones was not on her in that year.  He was Mate of the EXCHANGE and 26 years old..

Tony

 

[warby]

Thanks Tony 

[warby]

15 hours ago, DavidOwen said:

Russ

A little info here BRITISH MERCHANT SHIPS and FISHING VESSELS LOST, DAMAGED and ATTACKED by DATE, January 1917 to December 1917 (naval-history.net)

thanks David

 

[seaJane]

Here is a screenshot of his Medal Card from the National Archives; it gives his mother as his next of kin, with her address.

[HERITAGE PLUS]

Just in case that you don't have it here is the Exchange  plaque and details from Tower Hill:

https://www.benjidog.co.uk/Tower Hill/WW1 Excellence Pleske to Farnham.php

Dave

 

 

[warby]

10 hours ago, seaJane said:

Here is a screenshot of his Medal Card from the National Archives; it gives his mother as his next of kin, with her address.

Thanks Jane

10 hours ago, HERITAGE PLUS said:

Just in case that you don't have it here is the Exchange  plaque and details from Tower Hill:

https://www.benjidog.co.uk/Tower Hill/WW1 Excellence Pleske to Farnham.php

Dave

 

 

thanks Dave