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My Uncle Dick ( Richard Burrage ) was a mercant marine on the ss Allende when it was torpedoed and sunk on March 17th. 1942.
Uncle Dick has since passed away from cancer....I loved him very much. He was an amazing soul who uplifted everyone he came in contact with. He never talked about the terrible conditions he and the surviving crew endured,and if any of the crew survived the prisoner of war camps they were sent to and how and when they were released!
I would really like to know who the other ship mates were and there families, and if there is any documentation of who was on that ship(names of all the crew members)when it was sunk! If anyone has information...Please contact me at oliviaburrage@gmail.com

Admin reply: Olivia, thank you. I would recommend www.mercantilemarine.org They can advise you.

A WONDERFUL WEBSITE. MY GREAT UNCLE WAS SIDNEY BRITT PURSER ON THE SS CAIRO. A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE AND MEMORIAL TO ALL WHO SERVED ON HER.

I was shocked to see your interest in Alphonse Gosselin. He is my
grandmother's brother. They were raised in Downeyville and he was buried at sea. He had 5 brothers and sisters. If you want more info on him please contact me.

I found the site very moving and well presented. The description of the casualties reminded me of my own [engineer officer Merchant Marine] Uncle Jim, who I never met, as he was killed [before I was born] when his ship was torpedoed off North Cape while engaged in supplying the Russians with much needed supplies.

May they ALL rest in peace.

Very inspiring site, thanks for your work to keep memories alive.

Lest we forget

I am originally from Glasgow and while attending the local Cenotaph on Remembrance Day, decided I needed to look into my Dad's wartime in Merchant Navy.
Like you, my Dad was reluctant to talk about his experiences (except once, in South Africa, after a couple of bottles of the local Red ) How we wished we had a tape recorder ready !)
He was torpedoed a few times (including his maiden voyage, two days out of Greenock) and he served as a Radio Operator on Danish merchant ships for most of the war.
Just started my investigations this morning, and came across your Website.....what a tremendous achievement. Many congratulations

Congratulations, what a great tribute. My uncle Kenneth MacLennan was in boat 8 but never spoke of his experience, I have learned a lot from your site. Thank you

Hello there,

Nice job. I am interested in history in general, but in ships history in particular.

I and a group of Technical Divers have been researching and diving on an Ellerman Wilson Line ship, the ss Dago built in Hull in 1902.
ss Dago was sunk by a German FW 200 Condor in Peniche - Portugal, March 15th 1942.

So now you can join this information on the war losses page, in what concerns 1942.

Best regards

Jorge Russo

Hi Hugh

Just thought I'd let you know I finally managed to pick up Ralph Barker's book. Am looking forward to finally reading it.

Could you please drop me an email?

Cheers

Andy

Hi Hugh
my email address as requested [email address supplied]

Admin reply: Thanks Bill I will email shortly.