History, Passenger & Crew Biographies, and Lusitania Facts
Matthew Murphy, 58, was a fireman lost in the Lusitania sinking. He was born in Wexford, Ireland, the son of James and Ellen Murphy, who predeceased him. Matthew was the husband of Margaret Murphy (née Donnelly) of 19 Southey Street, Marsh Lane, Bootle, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Contributors: Senan Molony References: Molony, Senan. Lusitania: An Irish …
John Davies (1852 – 1926), 62, was the boatswain on board the last voyage of the Lusitania, a member of the ship’s deck crew. He was a British subject from Wales. Survivors have noted that during the Lusitania sinking, Davies calmly smoked a pipe and calmed down passengers as he helped load five lifeboats and sent …
John O’Connell Fireman Saved A young John O’Connell serving on the HMS Andes. Image courtesy Jimmy O’Connell. Born John O’Connell 23 December 1895 Bootle, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom Died 2 June 1988 (aged 92) Liverpool, England, United Kingdom Age on Lusitania 19 Lifeboat Overturned lifeboat Rescued by Westborough (Katrina) Citizenship British (England) Residence Bootle, Liverpool, …
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