Memorial Details
Memorial
Seat Carr 1943 Museum
Reference
B162.06
Place
BEAMISH
Map ref
NZ225549
Original Location
North of England Open Air Museum.
Outside main entrance block.
Outside main entrance block.
Which war
1939-45
Memorial Description
Wooden Bench. There is a brass plaque at centre back, giving the details in sans serif script.
Materials used
Wood bench, brass plaque.
Inscription
who lost his life aged 18 when his ship was torpedoed in the
North Atlantic in February 1943.
Given by his sister Jean.
Names
See above
Notes
1. S.S. Newton Ash of 4,625 tons, was sunk on 8/2/1943 by a torpedo from a submarine at a position 56° 25’N 22° 26’W.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders
British Vessels Lost at Sea 1939-45 Republished Patrick Stephens ISBN 0 85059 267 4
British Vessels Lost at Sea 1939-45 Republished Patrick Stephens ISBN 0 85059 267 4
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders
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