HMS
VALERIAN
(1916
-
1926)
The ARABLE Class sloop HMS VALERIAN (Commander W J Usher, RN) was caught in the the Havana-Bermuda hurricane while en route to Bermuda. She was only a few miles from harbour but was unable to see any marker bouys and as a consequence to avoid the risk of accident while trying to gain the entrance the commanding officer decided to go further out to sea and ride out the storm. The storm was very fierce however and she did not have enough power in her engines to keep station. VALERIAN was blown over onto her side and sank with the loss of 86 of her crew of 115.
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PEOPLE WHO DIED WHILE SERVING IN THIS UNIT
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Remembering my grandfather, Frank Norton, ships steward, who sadly lost his life on HMS Valerian 22/10/1926. We never got to meet you in life, but you will never be forgotten. Always in our hearts, Jacqueline Jean Stephanie and Isabelle. XXXX Godbless all who lost their lives that heartbreaking day 🌹
Remembering my grandfather Frederick Flake – cook on board HMS Valerian – who lost his life on board 22/10/26