jack Posted 6 October , 2003 Share Posted 6 October , 2003 My grandfather, H6285 Pte. Frederick Richards, 10th Royal Hussars, was posted to India in February of 1912 and sailed out on the HT ROHILLA (Rewa). In October 1914 the Hospital Ship HMHS ROHILLA ran aground on Whitby Scar while sailing from Leith to Dunkirk. Are these ships in fact the same one ? It is an unusual name and I wonder if the Troop Ship was converted to be a Hospital Ship. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Wood Posted 6 October , 2003 Share Posted 6 October , 2003 They were one and the same. Here is A photo and potted history of the Rohilla - just click here The word Rohilla is derived from the Rohilla Warrior Tribe that roamed between Afghanistan and India Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.r.f Posted 6 October , 2003 Share Posted 6 October , 2003 Jack The pals,or in this case pal,have done it again.I look out of curiosity and then become entranced.This site is terrific and I am sure you are glad you joined. Cheers john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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