Collision Off the Lizard

S.S. HOCKWOLD SUNK. CAPTAIN LOST

News reached Cardiff on Monday of a serious collision near the Lizard, on Saturday night, between the outward-bound steamer Hockwold and another steamer.

The Hockwold, which had a cargo of coal, was sunk. Two members of her crew were rescued and taken on board the other steamer and landed at Cardiff, but the Captain and nine men were reported missing. It was thought that they may have been picked up and landed elsewhere; but unfortunately Captain Jones was drowned, and his remains have been sent to London. His funeral takes place today at Plaistow Cemetery

INFORMATION GATHERED FROM THE PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE KEW 4^th Jan 1999

Deaths @ sea 1917 BT. 334.17

Entry:

JONES T. age: 43 Master 37 Aberfeldy street, Pplar

Ship: HOCKWOLD owners William Cory & Sons 1911 129179

Builders: S.P. Austin & Sons 1472 tons 245. 36.2 15.9 170hp Screw (triple expansion engine)

The Hockwold sank 6.5 miles off Lizard Point after collision with the SS INTENT of Sunderland on September 7^th 1917 Map Ref: 49.55.30 N 05.21.30 W

The Hockwold was sailing as an Admiralty Collier with a cargo of coal. She was heading towards the Dover Sraights.

John Cootes Jan 1999