Gravesites of Nerissa Casualties Washed Ashore in Scotland and IrelandSUB LT EDWARD GORTON ROBBINS - ROYAL CANADIAN NAVYRobbin's body was washed ashore off the south-west coast of Co. Donegal and is buried in Killaghtee Old Graveyard, Co. Donegal. He was 21 years old, from Victoria, B.C., Canada. Headstone inscription shows 'S.S. Nerissa' leading us to believe he was a member of the crew. Headstone inscription shows: Canada - Sub-Lieutenant E.G. Robbins, RCN; 'S.S. Nerissa'; 30th April 1941. Age 21. Born at Victoria, B.C., Killed in the Battle of the Atlantic; We Will Remember Him. R.I.P.
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Herb Coles "Remembrance Day" Story Capt. Gilbert Ratcliffe Watson Court of Inquiry & Official Documents Wartime Evacuation and the Children's Overseas Reception Board Memorials - In Honour & Remembrance Location of the Nerissa Sinking using Radio Messages and Co-ordinates
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