John Frederick Barham

(Confirmed)

Born: 24 November, 1873

Died: 7 February, 1917

Biographical Summary:

The master of the SS St Ninian which sank after being torpedoed by a German submarine about three nautical miles off the coast near Whitby, England. His body was not recovered and he is commemorated at the Tower Hill Memorial, London. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• John Frederick Barham

Ranks:

• Held rank of Master

Birth Records:

• 24 November, 1873 in Hanover Square

Death Records:

• 7 February, 1917 in At sea

Address:

• Inidom 6 Musgrave Street Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Samuel Barham
• mother - Mary Jane Wansbury
• wife - Edith Broadbent

Organisations:

• Member of - Merchant Navy

Main Sources:

• Commonwealth War Graves John Frederick Barham (Webpage)
• Commemorative Roll John Frederick Barham (Webpage)
• A SEA INCIDENT TWO VESSELS SUNK FOURTEEN MEN DROWN (Webpage)
• DEATHS BARHAM (Webpage)
• (Webpage)

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