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Built in 1914, hired by the Admiralty in 1915 and lost in 1916, the trawler Benton Castle had a short career. She was owned by Castle Steam Trawlers of Swansea and was used as a minesweeper near the mouth of the River Dart. On Nov. 10, 1916 she hit a mine laid by UC-17 six miles south of Brixham and sank. Ten of the crew, including the master, were lost. I don't know if there were any survivors. |
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Roll of Honour |
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In memory of those who lost their lives in HMT Benton Castle "As long as we embrace them in our memory, their spirit will always be with us" |
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Rate |
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Simpson, Leon O. S. |
Second Hand (RNR) |
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Beard, Frank |
Engineman (RNR) |
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Bonner, Francis W. |
Ordinary Telegraphist (RNVR) |
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Garnham, George L. |
Deck Hand (RNR) |
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Hicks, Charles H. |
Deck Hand (RNR) |
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Simmons, Thomas B. |
Trimmer (RNR) |
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Taylor, James |
Engineman (RNR) |
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Thomas, Alfred |
Skipper (RNR) |
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Thomas, William |
Deck Hand (RNR) |
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Varley, Frederick V. |
Lieutenant (RNR) |