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The cargo steamer Orkla was built in 1888 by S. P. Austin & Son in Sunderland, England, she was 282' long with a beam of 38' she was registered at 2,070 gross tons. She was launched on March 28, 1888 and christened by one of Austin's daughters. Orkla sailed under that name until 1915 when she was sold and renamed Lowmount. On May 7, 1917 Lowmount struck a mine that was laid by SMS UC-70 off the Isle of Wight and sank. The only details about the sinking I have are the names of the five men who lost their lives. |
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In memory of those who lost their lives in SS Lowmount "As long as we embrace them in our memory, their spirit will always be with us" |
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Callan, James |
Fireman |
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Garcia, Raphael |
Fireman |
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Harrison, Joseph |
Mess Room Steward |
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Jensen, A. H. |
Able Seaman |
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Monk, Fred A. |
Able Seaman |
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