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nocsgirl1943
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20/07/2017 18:36:54
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markh
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Hi, The ship in the photo has the number 25 and crosses, and from photo looks similar to HM Hospital Ship No.25 HMHS Somersetshire
What do people think ?
Completed in June 1921 as motor merchant Somersetshire for Bibby Brothers & Co, Liverpool. 1927 converted to a troopship with accommodation for 1300 troops. In October 1927 the ship sailed to China and from January to May 1928 she transported troops to Karachi and was laid up in Dartmouth thereafter. During another voyage to China in 1931, influenza broke out which affected 300 person but fortunately there were no deaths. In September 1939, the Somersetshire was requisitioned and converted into HM Hospital Ship No.25 with 507 beds, 118 medical staff and 171 crew members.
http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/1509.html
And here a whole series of photos of the crew, ship and some of its travels.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/crabchick/2667104045
Thanks for sharing nocsgirl1943
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The more I learn about the Commandos, the less I realise I know.
Grandson of George Norton Barnes
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14987370 Fus. Barnes G.N Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Royal Marines 8 BN, Royal Marines No. 40 and No. 41 Commando, LST 320, The 9th Buffs, Army No. 5 Commando and X Lists.
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20/07/2017 18:58:27
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nocsgirl1943
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Thanks for the referencing markh very much appreciated
nocsgirl
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20/07/2017 19:29:12
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markh
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nocsgirl do you have any further information on this photo or others ? Writing on the back perhaps, or some notes ?
They could provide clues.
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The more I learn about the Commandos, the less I realise I know.
Grandson of George Norton Barnes
PLY/X 107640 Royal Marines
14987370 Fus. Barnes G.N Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Royal Marines 8 BN, Royal Marines No. 40 and No. 41 Commando, LST 320, The 9th Buffs, Army No. 5 Commando and X Lists.
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23/07/2017 20:49:39
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nocsgirl1943
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Sorry markh, just the photo! Thanks for your indentifying vessel.
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