Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1939-45 Hunting and Son, 'B' Milburn House
Reference
NUT146
Place
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Map ref
NZ 241641
Original Location
Hunting and Son Offices in ‘B’ Milburn House. It was then given to the Trinity Maritime Museum, Newcastle.
Present Location
Blandford Street, Discovery Museum, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NZ 241638.
Which war
1939-45
Memorial Description
Plaque with gabled top, 3 feet high x 4 wide (912mm x 1.21m) (3 feet 6 inches 1.1m, at apex) Above the plaque is the word “Hunting” in large red letters, and there are flags ranged on either side. On the plaque itself, inside the gable top is the firm’s flag in full colour. Below this is the dedication.
The board is divided into three panels. In the outer panels the names and ranks with nationalities are listed in one column below the name of the ships. In the central wider panel the names are listed in two columns. At centre bottom is a carved panel. All lettering is painted in gold using Roman capitals.
The board is divided into three panels. In the outer panels the names and ranks with nationalities are listed in one column below the name of the ships. In the central wider panel the names are listed in two columns. At centre bottom is a carved panel. All lettering is painted in gold using Roman capitals.
Materials used
Mahogany
Inscription
1939 Roll of Honour 1945 / In grateful memory of the Merchant Navy Employees of / Hunting & Son Ltd. who gave their lives in the cause of freedom.
Names
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown
Huntings of Newcastle upon Tyne. The Hunting Fleet of Ships Past and Present. 2nd ed., 1961. Published by Hunting & Son, Ltd., Ship owners and Ship Managers, Milburn House, Newcastle upon Tyne 1, in collaboration with the World Ship Society, 10 Romney Avenue, Kendal, and is based on information in the Society’s Central record of Shipping Information.
Huntings of Newcastle upon Tyne. The Hunting Fleet of Ships Past and Present. 2nd ed., 1961. Published by Hunting & Son, Ltd., Ship owners and Ship Managers, Milburn House, Newcastle upon Tyne 1, in collaboration with the World Ship Society, 10 Romney Avenue, Kendal, and is based on information in the Society’s Central record of Shipping Information.
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Research acknowledgements
J. Brown; Staff of Trinity Maritime Museum; T. Harding; Colin Douglas; James Pasby
Research In Progress
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Plaque 1939-45 Hunting and Son, 'B' Milburn House (NUT146)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.
1939 ROLL OF HONOUR 1945
In grateful memory of the Merchant Navy Employees of
Hunting & Son Ltd. who gave their lives in the cause of freedom.
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Left panel
S.S. “Creofield”
British
C.F. Carlin Master
A.E. Calver Chief Officer
A. Powrie Second Officer
W. Lamberd Chief Engineer
E. Dunville Second Engineer
S. Whitaker A.B.
J.W. Matson A.B.
F.W. Lambert A.B.
J.R. Shave A.B.
W. Hawksfield Seaman
J. Duffy Cook Steward
N. Crosbie Asst. Steward
G.S. Trodd Seaman Gunner
Indian
Aron Sayeed Donkeyman
A. Ullah Fireman
Jobed Ali Fireman
Meah Hussain Fireman
M.V. “Tynefield”
British
R. Lazzari Carpenter
D. Beltram A.B.
A. McDonald A.B.
P.C.S. Dunlop Sailor
C. Quinn Fireman
Egyptian
Cherbini Fireman
Ibrahim Fireman
Abdulla Fireman
M.V. “Wellfield”
British
J.E. Smith Master
M. Cameron Chief Officer
E. Lindh Second Officer
J. Cowell Junr. Officer
E. Timlin Fourth Engineer
T. Moodie Junr. Engineer
I. Hall Pumpman
H. Wood Fireman
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Centre panel
M.V. “Oilfield”
British
L.R. Anderson Master Cheng For Quartermaster
A. Bruce First Mate Wong Kam Quartermaster
J.E. Cawthorne Third Mate Ho Nhan Sailor
R.J. Williams Radio Operator Mo Chin Sailor
J. Mullen Radio Operator Dai Kai Sailor
L.B. Arkley Chief Engineer Kwong Ying Sailor
R. Taylor Second Engineer Chan Fao Sailor
J.G. Stevens Third Engineer Fon Wo Sailor
F. Swann Fourth Engineer Wong Seek Sailor
J. Malloy Fifth Engineer Chan Cho Sailors’ Cook
D. Lally Sixth Engineer Chu Chay Sailors’ Boy
H. Seaton Seventh Engineer Kwok Fook Donkeyman
A. Somerset Apprentice You Hing Storeman
H.G. Blake Deck Hand Chung Ping No.1 Fireman
C. Thomas Naval Rating Ho Tung Pumpman
Chinese Hui Chong Fireman
Lam Sang Chief Steward Ou Fou Fireman
Yu Pim Chief Cook Chan Hung Firemans’ Cook
Wong Fong M.R. Boy Low Leu Fireman
Lee Shui Asst. Steward Chang Chong E.R. Boy
Tsang Pin Asst. Steward Seah Mo King Fireman
Chan Man Asst. Steward Loo Swee No.2 Fireman
Wong Tam Bosun Wong Yu Second Cook
Cheng Sui Carpenter Li Kwen Fitter
M.V. “Sylvafield”
British
D.J. McDonald Seaman W. Deane Greaser
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Right panel
M.V. “Duffield”
British
R.E. Tuppin Second Officer
G.J. Taphouse Third Officer
R. Holmes 2nd Radio Officer
H. Cowley Apprentice
D. Jones Apprentice
Chinese
Chan Poo 2nd Bosun
Wen Mok Quartermaster
Mak Choy Quartermaster
Wong Fong Sailor
Ho Ping Sailor
Yuen Ngau Sailor
Chan Len Sailor
Yip Wun Carpenter
Ho Soud Sailor Cook
Lan Cheung Fitter
Lam Kwan 1st Fireman
Chong Shong 3rd Fireman
Lam Juen Donkeyman
Yow Choy 2nd Engine Hand
Chan Mok Dayman
Ho Sang Fireman
Chan Sing Chief Steward
Wong Kee Asst. Steward
Chan Kai Asst. Steward
Chan Kuo Ting 2nd Cook
S.S. “Gretafield”
British
C. Campbell Third Engineer
B.D. Grieves Chief Steward
G.H. Davey Naval Gunner
G. Ward A.B.
G. Walker A.B.
J. Cowie A.B.
H. Mackey A.B.
D. Sinclair A.B.
R.H. Galloway Greaser
J. Sanchez Greaser
M. McCarthy Fireman
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