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Title: Hare torpedoed in 1917 off the Kish Lightship
Post by: ydunn68 on Monday 27 July 09 00:11 BST (UK)
Does anyone know of any newspaper articles about the sinking of the Hare in 1917 on its journey from Manchester to Dublin 7 miles east of the Kish light vessel; or maybe where I can get a list of crew from.   

My Great Grandfather Willam Byrne was a merchant seaman and was lost at sea when this vessel was torpedoed, his name is on the Merchant Navy & Fishing Fleets memorial in London and Kilmore Quay. 

Any information would be much appreciated.

Best wishes
Yvette
Title: Re: Hare torpedoed in 1917 off the Kish Lightship
Post by: kingskerswell on Monday 27 July 09 07:41 BST (UK)
Yvette,
           If you google "ss hare 1917" various articles come up.

Regards

Modify.     He is also commemorated on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission,CWGC, Debt of Honour site.
Title: Re: Hare torpedoed in 1917 off the Kish Lightship
Post by: enfield on Friday 31 July 09 20:59 BST (UK)
BYRNE, WILLIAM
Initials:    W
Nationality:    United Kingdom
Rank:    Fireman
Regiment/Service:    Mercantile Marine
Unit Text:    S.S. "Hare" (Liverpool)
Age:    40
Date of Death:    14/12/1917
Additional information:    Son of the late William and Mary Byrne. Husband of Kate Byrne (nee McMahon), of 7, Hanover Sq., off Lime St., Dublin. Born at Dublin.
Casualty Type:    Commonwealth War Dead
Memorial:    TOWER HILL MEMORIAL
Title: Re: Hare torpedoed in 1917 off the Kish Lightship
Post by: HMac on Sunday 02 August 09 14:09 BST (UK)
Yvette,
The last crew agreement for HARE official number 93353 should be held at Kew in piece BT 99/3292 at this link here: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=3177243&CATLN=6&Highlight=%2C93353&accessmethod=0

If you wish to obtain the file hit the link above then hit "Request this" then take the "digital express" option and follow instructions. Ask for "the last crew agreement for HARE official number 93353"
The cost for this file will be £8.50 for up to 10 document pages sent to your email address on a no find no fee basis.

Regards
Hugh
Title: Re: Hare torpedoed in 1917 off the Kish Lightship
Post by: ydunn68 on Tuesday 04 August 09 13:39 BST (UK)
 :)  Thanks very much for the information I've just sent for an estimate.

Much appreciated.
Yvette
Title: Re: Hare torpedoed in 1917 off the Kish Lightship
Post by: davidcotter on Tuesday 28 June 16 21:50 BST (UK)

Hi Yvette, I gather you are a great granddaughter of William Byrne. I'm currently looking to talk to the descendants of those who tragically went down on the Ship in 1917. Would you be interested in making contact with us? regards, David
Title: Re: Hare torpedoed in 1917 off the Kish Lightship
Post by: dathai on Friday 16 September 16 14:43 BST (UK)
might be same man
http://www.rootschat.com/links/01ihu/
Title: Re: Hare torpedoed in 1917 off the Kish Lightship
Post by: 251 richmond road on Monday 21 August 17 13:05 BST (UK)
You might contact this FB page, they are commemorating the sinking of the Hare and the Adela
 
https://www.facebook.com/adelahare1917/?pnref=story

Kind regards
251