Offer:Look-up Liverpool (Mersey) Pilots 1734/1990

[johnnyMontanari]

Hi

im trying to find any information i can about my Grandfather.

His name was Albert Strange and was a pilot on the Mersey up to his death around 1955. (probably joined the service around the early 1930's)

would appreciate any info you have

Thanks!

[ozranga]

Hi Johnny.
Beyond The Bar has:
Strange A. Born 1919, licenced 1941, died 1954.
there are 3 other Strange entries.
A.V. (HSA) born 1888, lic 1915, Retired 1949, died 1959
J.O. born 1855, lic 1876, retd 1917, died 1924
L. born 1917, licd 1940, retd 1982, died 1991
hope this helps.
Marienne

[Gielink]

I have been researching all those who perished on the Alfred H Read. I have a newspaper article regarding the sinking published 24th January 1918. According to this report out of the 43 on board 41 perished. I have indentified 2 who are not commemorated by CWGC and I have sent them to IFTC. These are

Pilot Edgar Howard Lewis buried Anfield Cemetery 31st December 1917 and also Wireless Operator Jack Reid. I am looking for information on these 2 so any input will be very welcome.

[ozranga]

hi,
Beyond The Bar has:
Lewis E.H. Born 1884, Licenced 1910, died 1918.
no mention of Jack Reid.

Marienne

[Gielink]

Thanks Marianne.

I must have had a senior moment. Its Jack/John Wade I am looking for.

[Gielink]

Also Marianne in the list of names I have an Alexander Donaldson, Pilot is recorded is there anything for him.

[ozranga]

Hi,
no John/Jack Wade.
Donaldson A. Born 1865, Licenced 1888, Retired 1930, died 1954.
cheers
Marienne

[glenburn]

My understanding is that a Marconi Operator was one of only three people saved from the ALFRED H READ - one (a pilot apprentice) succumbing a short time later. So the indications are that Jack REID wasn't in fact lost in the tragedy?
He wouldn't of course have featured as one of 'The Men' in Barry Youde's book anyway, since this lists only qualified Liverpool Pilots.

[Gielink]

The name of the Marconi-Operator saved was Edward Beckett aged 18 61, Cecil Road, West Croyden. Jack Wade is recorded in the Deaths at Sea register BT334 as being on the Alfred H Read. There is also an obituary notice in the Liverpool Echo

Liverpool Echo 31st-Dec-1917
 
WADE-December 28 Killed on one of H.M. Patrol Ships, Jack-Deeply missed by all friends in Liverpool-Sadly missed by Nancy.

Some one on the Great War Forum has also asked about Jack Wade

Hello
Family stories tell of my Gran's brother (John Wade) being killed when the pilt boat he was on sank in Liverpool docks after being hit by a torpedo / bomb. I have tried, without success, to find any information on John, his boat or whether the family story is in fact true. I have a photo of him and my gran, taken 18 Sept 1916, which was apparently the last time Gran saw him before he was killed. On the back of the photo is John's ship address, and although I can read most of it, one word is illegible. The address is J. Wade, Snr telegraphist, HMXV No. 1, c/o Pilot , Liverpool.