Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Montrose
In memory of:
Chief Radio Officer William Montrose
December 10, 1939
English Channel
Military Service
Merchant Navy
Canadian Merchant Navy
SS Stanwood (London, England) (143082)
Additional Information
On 10 December 1939, the Stanwood's coal cargo caught fire and the ship had to be beached and scuttled. During the manoeuvre at Carrick Roads, near Fairmouth, Cornwall, England, in the English Channel, one sailor lost his life. The ship's refloating failed, but the cargo was recovered.
Commemorated on Page 263 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
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