10.
July 27, 2008

My great grandfather, Charles Forbes of Dundee, Scotland, was killed on the HMS Goliath on May 13, 1915. I have inherited his “dead man's penny” and his medals. He was only 23 years old. I am still trying to determine when he was deployed as it is unclear whether he ever met his only child (my grandfather). He was survived by his son William and his wife, Mary “Mae” Rhynd Forbes.

Ashley Forbes

9.
July 14, 2008

I just happened on your website and enjoyed the photos of the HMS Goliath. My grandfather's brother David Rowe went down with the ship. All we have is a photo of him on the Goliath's deck in full uniform with a telescope neatly tucked under his arm looking very proud. The story of sinking was of great interest to us since the "older" folks didn't like to talk and remember about the loss.

Thank you,
Ronald Rowe,
Honaunau, Hawaii

8.
June 22, 2008

My great uncle William Webb was aboard HMS Goliath when it was sunk in 1915. Unfortunately he did not survive. Looking for more information and photos of crew.

Thank you,
Elaine Cole

7.
Apr. 24, 2008

I have just read Roy Smith's message and a couple of years ago I was in contact with someone who was looking for photos of the crew of the HMS Goliath. Some how I lost contact and never got to send a photo. My Grandfather, Albert Henry Bowsher was a Stoker aboard the Goliath when it was sunk. Unfortunately he was not one of the survivors. Would like to hear from others researching the Goliath.

Regards,
Raewyn Bowsher

6.
Mar. 23, 2008

My grandfather, William Stephen Hunter was a Marine Stoker on board the HMS Goliath when it was torpedoed.  I have been doing some research about him as my mother was only 2 years old when he died. I attach a photo
of have of him taken in Sidney, Australia in his uniform. I would be interested in anything else you can tell me.

Liz Webster

William Stephen Hunter RN

 

5.
Jan. 18, 2008

Have just read Roy Smith's message requesting photos of crew that drowned with the Goliath.  My great-uncle, David Ockwell ('Uncle Dai'), was a stoker on the ship and went down with it.  I came across an old photo of him, so will have a look for it.  He came from Porthcawl area of South Wales, and was my mum's uncle. (My family were based in South Wales- Cardiff area). I have been on the web trying to find out more about the sinking as when mum told me about it it left an impact - particularly when I found his photo.

Regards,
Andrea Carr

4.
Oct. 20, 2007

I am researching and gathering material on my local village of Brithdir, in the Rhymney Valley, South Wales with the aim of writing the history of the village and its people. Your site has helped a great deal when I have been searching for information on those who lost their lives in the two world wars and wish to congratulate you on a wonderful site.

I was recently researching a local sailor who sadly was killed when HMS Goliath was sunk in 1915. The more I learnt about his ship the more intrigued I became in the sad story of the sinking, so much so, I endeavoured to record all those that went down with the ship. Now that I have accomplished that I would now like to put a face to each name and wondered if you could help.

I wondered if you could put a message on the HMS Goliath message board for me, requesting a copy of a photograph of those you were on board when she was torpedoed on 13 May 1915. Also could you please pass a copy of this to Lorraine Keilaus who has a message dated Sept. 5, 2007 on the HMS Goliath message board.

Regards,
Roy Smith

3.
Sept. 5, 2007

Looking for information on my grandfather Frederick Keilaus who served with the Royal Marines on the Goliath and he was killed when it went down.

Thank you,
Lorraine Keilaus

2.
Aug. 27, 2007

Mrs Rose Burnett is researching her family tree and is looking for any information of photos of ERNEST WOOD who served and died on HMS Goliath.

With thanks

1.
Aug. 8, 2007

My friend Beryl Soper is looking for a photo of her grandfather Edward Nelson Coles who was a Royal Marine aboard HMS Goliath and died when it was sunk 13th May 1915. Any assistance or information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Sue Todd