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Death Certifcate for someone who died at sea

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Maxine

Maxine Report 24 Oct 2010 18:14

My husband's great grandfather died at sea in 1885. I have found the probate details that show the date of death but I can not find any notification in the BMD of his death. Does anyone know where I can find details so that I can get more information about the circumstances of his death.
Many thanks

RutlandBelle

RutlandBelle Report 24 Oct 2010 18:18

I believe FMP has deaths at sea but can't help as I don't have a sub.

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LindainHerriotCountry

LindainHerriotCountry Report 24 Oct 2010 19:12

If you post the info, I will look

Maxine

Maxine Report 25 Oct 2010 08:04

His name was George Askew and he died on 24th October 1885. All I know is that he was a marine engineer and lived in Hartlepool. I appreciate that it is not much to go on but if you are able to help I would be very grateful

thank you

LindainHerriotCountry

LindainHerriotCountry Report 25 Oct 2010 09:15

He appears in the GRO MARINE DEATHS INDICES (1846 to 1902)
but for 1886

1886
Askew George
Age adult
Name of Vessel Derwent
Page 6

I have replied to your pm

Cathy

Cathy Report 25 Oct 2010 12:11

Found this on the following website, don't know if it's of any use to you Maxine?
http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?11552

SS Derwent [+1885]

Details

nationality:
british
purpose: transport
type: cargo
subtype/class:
propulsion: steamer
date built: 1884
is nickname: no
status: live


details
weight (tons): 417 grt
dimensions: 48,2 x 7,6 x 3,7 m
material: iron
engine: Steam Compound by T. Richardson, single screw
power: 70 n.h.p.
speed:

about the loss
cause lost: foundered
other reasons: gale/storm
date lost: 23/10/1885 [dd/mm/yyyy]
casualties: † 12 rank 414

about people
builder: Gray William & Co., Ltd., West Hartlepool (Sunderland)

engine by: Richardson T. & Sons, West Hartlepool (Sunderland)

owner: Scarborough Steam Shipping Co., Scarborough

captain: Henry Price
no. of crew: 12

about the wreck
depth: 15 max. / -- min. (m)
orientation:
location on seabed: proud
visibility: average
current: normal
protected: no
war grave: no

updates
entered by: Allen Tony
entered: 17/10/2005
last update: Racey Carl
last update: 13/10/2010




Maxine

Maxine Report 25 Oct 2010 12:56

Thank you so much for this information. Everything ties in with the area they lived in. You and Linda have been of such a great help it is very much appreciated