jack Posted 9 October , 2003 Share Posted 9 October , 2003 The 10th Royal Hussars were stationed at Potchefstroom, South Africa, when the Regiment was recalled to the U.K. in August 1914. My grandfather, H6285 Pte. Frederick Richards, 'B' Squadron, 10th Royal Hussars, was with them when they sailed from Cape Town 28th August 1914 on the S.S. BALMORAL CASTLE. The ship docked at Southampton 19th September 1914. Does anyone have any other details on the S.S. BALMORAL CASTLE ? A picture would be terrific. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Wood Posted 9 October , 2003 Share Posted 9 October , 2003 Try this Link for a picture of your ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted 9 October , 2003 Author Share Posted 9 October , 2003 Absolutely fabulous. Thank you very much, Racing Teapots. I dont supose you have one for the NORTHBROOK ? Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Wood Posted 9 October , 2003 Share Posted 9 October , 2003 I must be honest and say that I don't know of a ship called Northbrook from this period. There was one about 50 years before - an immigrant ship running between London and Sydney. Sorry I can't be of more help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 9 October , 2003 Share Posted 9 October , 2003 Northbrook was an official Royal Indian Marine troopship not a commandeered vessel. Northbrook, launched 1907, 5820 tons, 16.5 knots, built by John Brown on the Clyde, armed by 6 x 4.7 inch, 6 x 3 pdrs, she was listed until 1924. Served East Indies only. Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted 10 October , 2003 Author Share Posted 10 October , 2003 Much obliged, Malcolm. This is a terrific site, isn't it ? Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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