Gravesites of Nerissa Casualties Washed Ashore in Scotland and Ireland

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SUB LT EDWARD GORTON ROBBINS - ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY

Robbin'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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