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E30
| Built By: | Armstrong Whitworth (Tyne) |
| Build Group: | E Group 3 |
| Fate: | Lost on 22nd November 1916 in the North sea. Possibly mined off Orford Ness |
E30
Four members of the crew of died on 7th Apr 1916. The deaths resulted from an accident in which there were explosions in Nos. 1, 2 & 3 batteries. Those who died were:
- L/Sea Ernest Arthur Bonnamy 234265
- AB Edward Albert Howard 230663
- PO Tel Robert Larcombe 309324
- Sto 1 J Smith K9252
L/Sea Ernest Arthur Bonnamy was returned to his family and was buried in the Paddington Cemetery in Willesden Lane, Kilburn, London.
The other three ratings were buried in the Blyth Cemetery in Links Road, Blyth, Northumberland.
Stoker Robert James Pudner (O/N K20273) was a member of the crew of Submarine E30 and he is reported to have died on 20th Dec 1915. He is understood to have drowned but the circumstances are not known. However his body was recovered and was returned to his parents in his home town of Okehampton in Devon.
His death was reported in the Western Times of 24th December 1915 as follows:
OKEHAMTON SAILOR ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
Mr. & Mrs. Pudner, of East Street, Okehampton, received the sad news from the Admiralty Wednesday that their son, Robert James Pudner, 1st Class Stoker of HMS Titania, was accidentally drowned. Mr. Robert Pudner was twenty years of age last birthday.
He joined the Navy about two years ago, and served for some time on HMS FORESIGHT. On the outbreak of war he proceeded to the North Sea, and was away twelve months before he had his first leave. He visited his parents at Okehampton last August.
His body has been recovered, and arrangements are being made for the remains to be brought home. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. & Mrs. Pudner in their sad bereavement.
Deceased was a promising young man, and was much respected by all who knew him.
Roll of Honour
| Name | Rank | Number | Hons | Age |
| Bentley, Harry James | Leading Stoker | 298302 | MID | 35 |
| At birth Bentley, James Harry served as Bentley, Harry James. | ||||
| Biggs, Geoffrey Nepean | Lieutenant Commander | 31 | ||
| Commanding Officer | ||||
| Bowley, Ernest William | Able Seaman | 239811 | 24 | |
| Bucks, William Henry | Petty Officer | 185640 | 30 | |
| RN DoB 13/04/1886. Actual DoB 13/04/1880 | ||||
| Coombes, William | Petty Officer | J 115 | 25 | |
| RN DoB 28/03/1891. Actual DoB 28/03/1890. At birth Coombes, William George Rider Served as Coombes, William. | ||||
| Crocker, Sidney | Stoker | K 22305 | 22 | |
| At birth Crocker, Sydney served as Crocker, Sidney. | ||||
| Farwell, John Ralph Bax | Lieutenant | 24 | ||
| Fleming, Alfred Robert | Petty Officer | 180617 | 36 | |
| Hand, Alfred Henry | Able Seaman | J 16364 | 21 | |
| Hayward, Thomas Alfred | Petty Officer Stoker | 292724 | 36 | |
| Hedge, Bertie | Stoker 1st Class | K 10839 | 27 | |
| At birth Hedge, Bertie Cecil Served as Hedge, Bertie. | ||||
| Henderson, James | Engine Room Artificer 1st Class | 270348 | 40 | |
| Hurlock, Henry | Leading Seaman | 238126 | DSM | 26 |
| RN DoB 08/04/1890. Actual 08/04/1891 | ||||
| Johnston, John | Stoker 1st Class | K 18697 | 27 | |
| Jones, John Richard | Telegraphist | J 21786 | 19 | |
| Langridge, Joseph Golden | Able Seaman | 236704 | MID | 26 |
| May, James | Chief Engine Room Artificer | 270428 | 38 | |
| RN DoB 07/02/1878. Actual 07/02/1880 | ||||
| Meats, Harold Stephen | Temporary Acting Lieutenant (RNR) | 24 | ||
| Morris, Joseph William | Stoker 1st Class | K 18651 | 24 | |
| Potter, William Charles Leonard | Leading Signalman | J 11821 | 22 | |
| Presswell, John William | Leading Seaman | J 15591 | 22 | |
| Pudner, Robert James | Stoker | K20273 | ||
| Understood to have drowned 20/12/1915 but the circumstances are not known. However his body was recovered and was returned to his parents in his home town of Okehampton in Devon. | ||||
| Reeves, Charles Henry | Able Seaman | J 2360 | 25 | |
| RN DoB 20/09/1891. Actual 20/03/1890 | ||||
| Rennison, Thomas Forster | Stoker 1st Class | K 17937 | 21 | |
| Ridgers, Arthur | Able Seaman | J 8085 | 22 | |
| Roberts, Albert Charles | Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | M 6356 | 23 | |
| Snowden, Alfred William | Stoker 1st Class | K19920 | 21 | |
| Stevens, Harvey | Stoker 1st Class | K 7564 | 27 | |
| Travers, William Richard | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | M 3709 | 27 | |
| RN DoB 05/08/1889. Actual 05/08/1890 | ||||
| Volze, Frederick Charles Hedges | Able Seaman | J 9710 | 22 | |
| Wellfare, Thomas William | Leading Stoker | 305430 | 31 | |
| At birth Welfare, Thomas William Served as Wellfare Thomas William. | ||||
Events
| 01-12-1914 : | Laid Down |
| 29-06-1915 : | Launched |
| 01-11-1915 : | Completed |
| 07-04-1916 : | Four members of the crew of died from an accident in which there were explosions in Nos. 1, 2 & 3 batteries. |
| 22-11-1916 : | Lost in the North sea. Possibly mined off Orford Ness. E30 left Harwich on November 15th. The minefield was not located until 25th November. |
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| Volze, Frederick Charles Hedges was my great uncle. Bob Kimber Tue, 9 Mar 2021 |
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