Lusitania

**jimmytx3** · 11-18-2009

Originally Posted by underworld

I'm reading this book now Jimmy and your grandad is mentioned in it along with Ben Holton.

hi it is a good read, i could not put it down,

**jimmytx3** · 11-18-2009

Originally Posted by jimmytx3

hi it is a good read, i could not put it down,

hi all, did anyone visit the newly restored memorial in St James church in Mill lane west derby,,, when i get time i am hoping to go there and, if possible take a few photos.
Bye for now Jimmy

**underworld** · 11-23-2009

Went to the Albert dock today and the propellor to the Lusitania is currently inaccessible due to the building work going on at the Museum of Liverpol Life. Its been moved along the dock wall for the time being and is still visible from the doors of the Maritime Museum. Its incredible to think we have a huge piece of the ship here in Liverpool and we should cherrish it forever.

Of the 4 screw propellors, 3 were recovered in the early 80s. One went to America and was melted down into golf clubs for a rich businessman, one came to Merseyside and the other went to a welsh scrapyard. I wonder if anyone from Yo knows which scrapyard that it went to and if it is still there?

**underworld** · 12-04-2009

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**ChrisGeorge** · 12-04-2009

Originally Posted by underworld

Of the 4 screw propellors, 3 were recovered in the early 80s. One went to America and was melted down into golf clubs for a rich businessman, ...

Thanks for the pics and information, underworld.

As for this, that one of the propellors "went to America and was melted down into golf clubs for a rich businessman, ..."

**underworld** · 12-04-2009

Originally Posted by ChrisGeorge

Thanks for the pics and information, underworld.

As for this, that one of the propellors "went to America and was melted down into golf clubs for a rich businessman, ..."

Is true Chris. Dr Robert Ballard acknowledges it in his book.

**kevin** · 12-04-2009

Originally Posted by ChrisGeorge

Thanks for the pics and information, underworld.

As for this, that one of the propellors "went to America and was melted down into golf clubs for a rich businessman, ..."

Hope he can propel the ball a long way and not screw up his shot!

**jimmytx3** · 12-04-2009

Thank you Underworld for the photos, they brilliant, would you mind if i pass the on to a site about the Lusitania, if you pm me your name i will get the site to credit you with the photos,
bye for now Jimmy

**underworld** · 12-04-2009

Jimmy, if it is the Lusitania Resource site, i'm doing that myself thanks.

**underworld** · 12-04-2009

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**knowhowe** · 12-07-2009

The grave of Thomas Owen Hughes, who went down with the Lusitania, can be seen in the marvellous Overleigh Cemetery in Chester-

http://www.chesterwalls.info/overleigh6.html

There are many more fascinating burials here, well worth a visit when you're in Chester. The cemetery is right next to the Grosvenor Bridge and river. Check out my gallery-

http://www.chesterwalls.info/overleighgallery.html

**pablo42** · 12-07-2009

Originally Posted by knowhowe

The grave of Thomas Owen Hughes, who went down with the Lusitania, can be seen in the marvellous Overleigh Cemetery in Chester-

http://www.chesterwalls.info/overleigh6.html

There are many more fascinating burials here, well worth a visit when you're in Chester. The cemetery is right next to the Grosvenor Bridge and river. Check out my gallery-

http://www.chesterwalls.info/overleighgallery.html

Just had a look at your sites. Excellent. Lotsa stuff I never knew. Nice one.

**marky** · 12-07-2009

McCUBBIN, JAMES ALEXANDER, Purser, Lusitania is buried in Toxteth Park Cemetery.
CWGC:
http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_...sualty=4017257
A Flickr member has a picture of the headstone:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32622932@N07/3241507672/

**knowhowe** · 12-07-2009

Originally Posted by pablo42

Just had a look at your sites. Excellent. Lotsa stuff I never knew. Nice one.

My pleasure mate. It works by people sending me their stories, pictures and memories plus a lot of passion, research and hard slog. So if any of you come across any such I'll be grateful to get them.

I'll eventually be writing a Liverpool version of the 'Chester Virtual Stroll'. Got the material, well, some of it at least, just need the time and money so if there's any advertisers, sponsors or philanthropists out there give me a call (hey, no harm in asking!) It'll be really great...

**underworld** · 12-09-2009

The panel of the ship on the memorial is thought to be cracked by design, that's one suggestion anyway. The colours are so vivid.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/...55d484e0_b.jpg