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Note: John Pascoes Grandad.Granddad's birthdate: January 23, 1890.
Source: seaman's discharge book.
Nell's birthdate:
March 24, 1889
Source: Passport
Lloyd's War Medal for Bravery at Sea
Captain John Pascoe, Master
William McClymart Keating, Chief Officer
The ship was attacked by enemy aircraft and sunk while in a North Russi an
convoy. the Master supervised the lowering of the boats and got away ju st
before the ship sank. There were 33 men in his boat, which developed en gine
trouble, and they had to sail and use the oars. Many suffered from the
extreme cold, but Captain Pascoe's fine example and leadership kept the m in
good spirits until they were picked up by a patrol boat after eight day s.
Chief Officer Keating showed splendid seamanship in sailing the other b oat
through the Arctic seas for seven and a half days. It was largely due t o hm
that the 33 survivors reached land in spite of the many hardships they had
to endure.
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