C29
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On 29th August 1915 Submarine C29 (Lieutenant Commander William R Schofield) ran into an unknown mine field off of the Humber and the submarine was lost with all hands. C29 was working with the trawler Ariadne in an operation against U-Boats. At the time, C29 was being towed whilst dived and was in contact with the Ariadne when the mine exploded. |
Roll of Honour
| A Ahern |
Able Seaman |
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| F W Bignell |
Stoker Petty Officer |
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| F G Chambers |
Leading Stoker |
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| E J Darby |
Able Seaman |
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| T E Evans |
1st Lieutenant |
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| W H Faux |
Leading Stoker |
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| R C Gibson |
Engine Room Artificer |
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| C E Hobbs |
Able Seaman |
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| J K Johnston |
Stoker |
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| G E Lane |
Able Seaman |
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| F G Moore |
Engine Room Artificer |
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| T R Mullinsn |
Able Seaman |
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| L G Norris |
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| W R Schofield |
Commander |
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| A M Sinclair |
Engine Room Artificer |
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| A H Smith |
Leading Seaman |
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| H F Watson |
Boy Telegraphist |
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Events
| 04-06-1908 : | Laid Down |
| 19-06-1909 : | Launched |
| 17-09-1909 : | Completed |
| 29-09-1915 : | HMS C29 and the trawler Ariadne were carrying out anti U-boat duties off the Outer Dowsing Light Vessel off the Humber in the North Sea. The submarine was under tow and in telephone contact with the trawler when a mine exploded. The loss of C29 brought an end to trawler/submarine operations. |
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