Deaths in Sunderland Shipyards

[Mofamily]

I would like to contact anyone who has lost relations through accidents which occurred in the shipyards of the River Wear, Sunderland.
No records exist of the men and boys who died in such tragic circumstances while working in terrible conditions. Looking for any information which would help my research.
There isn't a memorial to those who lost their lives but if my research proves popular I would like to set up a fund to provide a fitting memorial to those who died.   
An article on this subject can be seen in the Sunderland Echo dated 17th April 2008.

Ryhopelad

My g. g. granddad was witness to a fatal accident at Pallion Shipyard.  The deceased was a William Martin.  The Inquest appears in the Sunderland Echo 25 August 1884.

Hope this helps.

Mo

[Ryhopelad]

Hello Mo

Thanks for contacting me regarding the accident in which your G G Grandfather was a witness. I do have this information, can you confirm for me that the information concerning your G G Grandfather  is correct.
Christopher Houburn of Dove Street, Pallion.

Once again thanks

Ryhopelad

[Ryhopelad]

Hello HyltonMackem

Have the details of George's burial, he was buried 14th July 1921 in Bishopwearmouth Cemetery his occupation is given as a Mariner and sadly he died in the Workhouse aged 86 years.
Checked the Sunderland Echo from 7th July to 18th July for any accident or an inquest report with no luck. Passing away in the Workhouse there would not be money to place a Death Announcement in the newspaper but I still checked.
Even giving his employment as a Mariner he still could have been employed in one of the shipyards, his death could still be related to an accident which occurred some years previous and one which I may have missed.
If you want to solve this it will most likely mean purchasing the death certificate, the cost of the certificate is £10. You can phone Customer Service on 0191 5205555 and give them the details of when he died (July 1921) and they will post a copy out to you. If you live local go to the Customer Service Dept. the library building in Fawcett Street. You can usually order them online but have just checked the site and this service is not available as they are currently unable to take any payments.
If you require any more help please let me know and I will see What I can do.

Ryhopelad

[Mofamily]

Hello Mo

Thanks for contacting me regarding the accident in which your G G Grandfather was a witness. I do have this information, can you confirm for me that the information concerning your G G Grandfather  is correct.
Christopher Houburn of Dove Street, Pallion.

Once again thanks

Ryhopelad

Hi

It is Christopher Holburn of 20 Dove Street, Pallion.

Mo

[Ryhopelad]

Hello Mo

Was not sure about the surname, those early newspapers are difficult to read at times.

Thanks

Ryhopelad

[Smudger1962]

Hi

I just came across this post and it struck a chord. My Great Grandfather, George Howe died in a shipyard accident 26 August? 1893. He was living in Peacock street Pallion at the time. My Grandmother was about 8 days old. She used to tell a tale that her mother told her. She said that she was watching the men bring a covered body up the road on a hand cart, and commented about some "poor soul", not realising that they were bringing him home to her.

On all of the records I have except the last one, the 1891 census, George had been a Joiner, on the 1891 census his job had changed to driller and I often wonder if this contributed to his death, but I have no information on how he died.

If you have come across George during your research I would be very interested to hear.

Best Regards Ian

[Ryhopelad]

Hello Ian

I do have the information concerning your Great Grandfather's tragic death on the 26th August 1893. There is a brief report about the accident, the inquest as well as a Death Announcement all of which appeared in the Sunderland Echo.
Will send you a message giving my email address, if you let me know yours I would be more than willing to forward all the information I have.

Ryhopelad

[Smudger1962]

Great news Thanks.

I've sent you my details as requested.

[Jenregan]

I was wondering if you have any information on my mother’s father, last name “SIMPSON” first name Harry Harold or Henry who was killed while working at Thomson Shipyard. She was only 3 yrs old at the time and she was born in 1947. His wife, Mary Ann Simpson was pregnant at the time with their second child. They lived in Southwick on Old Mill Road.
From what I understand, he was hit by a crane and later died in the hospital due to internal injuries.

Thank you for your work