HMAS Submarine AE1
The loss of AE1 with her entire complement of 3 officers and 32 sailors was the RAN’s first major tragedy
and it marred an otherwise successful operation to seize the German possession in New Guinea and the South Pacific.
It is not known what caused AE1 to disappear without trace and since her loss on 14 September 1914.
Several searches have been conducted to establish her whereabouts.
"It is with the deepest regret that we have to report the loss at sea, with all hands, of the Australian Submarine AE1.
"She was last seen on September 14, returning from patrol duty. The weather was fine, the sea smooth, and no enemy was in the vicinity.
It was thought that she might have sighted an enemy, and given chase, but the result of a thorough search
has now caused this hope to be abandoned.
"The water in the vicinity of the place in which she was last seen is very deep, and there is no hope of locating the wreck if she has sunk there.
We may be thankful that the water is deep, as the hull of the vessel would be unable to withstand the pressure, and death would be mercifully sudden.
and it marred an otherwise successful operation to seize the German possession in New Guinea and the South Pacific.
It is not known what caused AE1 to disappear without trace and since her loss on 14 September 1914.
Several searches have been conducted to establish her whereabouts.
"It is with the deepest regret that we have to report the loss at sea, with all hands, of the Australian Submarine AE1.
"She was last seen on September 14, returning from patrol duty. The weather was fine, the sea smooth, and no enemy was in the vicinity.
It was thought that she might have sighted an enemy, and given chase, but the result of a thorough search
has now caused this hope to be abandoned.
"The water in the vicinity of the place in which she was last seen is very deep, and there is no hope of locating the wreck if she has sunk there.
We may be thankful that the water is deep, as the hull of the vessel would be unable to withstand the pressure, and death would be mercifully sudden.
BAKER, Cyril Lefroy
Service no 1268
Telegraphist
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 29 November 1892 in Launceston, Ta.s
Son of John and Alberta BAKER
Of 110 Elizabeth Street, Launceston, Tas.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Tasmania Weekly Courier 24 September 1914 Insert 4
Service no 1268
Telegraphist
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 29 November 1892 in Launceston, Ta.s
Son of John and Alberta BAKER
Of 110 Elizabeth Street, Launceston, Tas.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Tasmania Weekly Courier 24 September 1914 Insert 4
Telegraphist Cyril Lefroy Baker RAN O/N 1268
Cyril Baker was born on 29th November 1892 in Launceston, Tasmania and he was the son of John Baker and Mary Albert Elizabeth Baker (nee Stoneman) of 110 Elizabeth Street, Launceston, Tasmania. He enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy as a Boy Seaman in HMAS PROTECTOR on 19th October 1911 for a five year engagement. On joining he was reported to be five foot five and a half inches tall with dark hair, brown/green eyes and a dark complexion. He was re-rated as an Ordinary Seaman on 17th October 1912 backdated to date of entry and was credited with difference in rate of pay. On 30th September 1912 he signed on for a further seven years to take his total engagement to twelve years from the age of eighteen. By the time that he signed on for the additional seven year engagement he had tattoos of a heart and a spear on his right forearm and a kangaroo and a flag on his left forearm. On 22nd January 1913 he was drafted to HMAS CERBERUS and was rated Ordinary Telegraphist. On 25th July 1913 he had qualified as, and had been rated as a Telegraphist. He remained in HMAS CERBERUS until 1st August 1913 and was then drafted to HMAS ENCOUNTER on the following day. A year later on 3rd August 1914 Cyril Baker was drafted to HMAS PENGUIN. It is unclear when he joined Submarine AE1 but he was serving in the Submarine when it was lost off New Britain in the Bismarck Archipelago on 14th September 1914. His next of kin was listed as his mother Alberta Baker of Launceston, Tasmania. Cyril Baker qualified for £5/-/- pay for War Service. £121/10/- Prize Money, £18/15/- Final Share of Prize Money and £2/10/- Supplementary Share of Prize Money. These amounts were paid to his father. He is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval War Memorial on Panel No. 4
Australian Submarines Vol 2: 2nd Edition: a History Vol 2
By Michael White
Cyril Baker was born on 29th November 1892 in Launceston, Tasmania and he was the son of John Baker and Mary Albert Elizabeth Baker (nee Stoneman) of 110 Elizabeth Street, Launceston, Tasmania. He enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy as a Boy Seaman in HMAS PROTECTOR on 19th October 1911 for a five year engagement. On joining he was reported to be five foot five and a half inches tall with dark hair, brown/green eyes and a dark complexion. He was re-rated as an Ordinary Seaman on 17th October 1912 backdated to date of entry and was credited with difference in rate of pay. On 30th September 1912 he signed on for a further seven years to take his total engagement to twelve years from the age of eighteen. By the time that he signed on for the additional seven year engagement he had tattoos of a heart and a spear on his right forearm and a kangaroo and a flag on his left forearm. On 22nd January 1913 he was drafted to HMAS CERBERUS and was rated Ordinary Telegraphist. On 25th July 1913 he had qualified as, and had been rated as a Telegraphist. He remained in HMAS CERBERUS until 1st August 1913 and was then drafted to HMAS ENCOUNTER on the following day. A year later on 3rd August 1914 Cyril Baker was drafted to HMAS PENGUIN. It is unclear when he joined Submarine AE1 but he was serving in the Submarine when it was lost off New Britain in the Bismarck Archipelago on 14th September 1914. His next of kin was listed as his mother Alberta Baker of Launceston, Tasmania. Cyril Baker qualified for £5/-/- pay for War Service. £121/10/- Prize Money, £18/15/- Final Share of Prize Money and £2/10/- Supplementary Share of Prize Money. These amounts were paid to his father. He is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval War Memorial on Panel No. 4
Australian Submarines Vol 2: 2nd Edition: a History Vol 2
By Michael White
BESANT, Thomas Fleming
Lieutenant Commander
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 22 December 1883 at Liverpool, England
Son of Edgar and Mary BESANT
Of 2 St. John's Gardens, Lodbrooke Avenue, London, W.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Lieutenant Commander
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 22 December 1883 at Liverpool, England
Son of Edgar and Mary BESANT
Of 2 St. John's Gardens, Lodbrooke Avenue, London, W.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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BARTON, Sidney Charles
Service no 8288
Leading Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 20 April 1885 at Twickenham, London, England
Son of George and Agnes BARTON
of Twickenham, Middlesex, England
Husband of Emily Elizabeth FULLICKS (formerly BARTON)
Of 8 Addison Road, Udney Park, Teddington, Middlesex, England
Formerly of 140 Colne Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, England
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 29 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 8288
Leading Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 20 April 1885 at Twickenham, London, England
Son of George and Agnes BARTON
of Twickenham, Middlesex, England
Husband of Emily Elizabeth FULLICKS (formerly BARTON)
Of 8 Addison Road, Udney Park, Teddington, Middlesex, England
Formerly of 140 Colne Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, England
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 29 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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BLAKE, Ernest Fleming
Service no 7876
Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 05 March 1892 at Norman Park, Qld.
Son of Edward BLAKE
Of c/- Mrs. Uhlmar MINNIEGUE, Brighton Terrace, Sandgate, Brisbane, Qld.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Brisbane Courier Monday 21 September 1914 page 7
Service no 7876
Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 05 March 1892 at Norman Park, Qld.
Son of Edward BLAKE
Of c/- Mrs. Uhlmar MINNIEGUE, Brighton Terrace, Sandgate, Brisbane, Qld.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Brisbane Courier Monday 21 September 1914 page 7
BRAY, John James
Service no 1604
Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 05 May 1891
Son of John Bellew and Alice BRAY
Of Clark St., Eaglehawk, Vic.
Formerly of Pegleg Road, Eaglehaw, Vic.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 22 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Australia Saturday 26 September 1914
Service no 1604
Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 05 May 1891
Son of John Bellew and Alice BRAY
Of Clark St., Eaglehawk, Vic.
Formerly of Pegleg Road, Eaglehaw, Vic.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 22 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Australia Saturday 26 September 1914
CORBOULD, Gordon Clarence
Service no 7297
Leading Seaman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born Sydney, NSW
Son of Ernest and Alice CORBOULD
Of 'Asheldoin' Essex Road, Epping, NSW
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 25 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 7297
Leading Seaman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born Sydney, NSW
Son of Ernest and Alice CORBOULD
Of 'Asheldoin' Essex Road, Epping, NSW
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 25 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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DANCE, George
Service no 8262
Signalman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 05 November 1887 at Wargave, Berkshire, England
Son of Police Inspector DANCE
Of Brill, Thame, Oxon
Husband of Annie Elizabeth HINSTUDGE (formerly DANCE)
Of 28 Queen Street, Emsworth, Hants.
Formerly of 39 West Street, Southsea, Hants, England
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 27 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 8262
Signalman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 05 November 1887 at Wargave, Berkshire, England
Son of Police Inspector DANCE
Of Brill, Thame, Oxon
Husband of Annie Elizabeth HINSTUDGE (formerly DANCE)
Of 28 Queen Street, Emsworth, Hants.
Formerly of 39 West Street, Southsea, Hants, England
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 27 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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DENNIS, Frederick George
Service no 8281
Able Seaman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 11 February 1885 at Newton, Abbot, Devon, England
Husband of Florence Lily DENNIS
Of Fore St., Kingsteingnton, Newton Abbot, Devon, England
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 28 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 8281
Able Seaman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 11 February 1885 at Newton, Abbot, Devon, England
Husband of Florence Lily DENNIS
Of Fore St., Kingsteingnton, Newton Abbot, Devon, England
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 28 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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FETTES, James Alexander
Service no 7290
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 30 September 1884
Son of William and Margaret FETTES
Of 10 Wisbeach St., Rozelle, Sydney, NSW
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 29 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
Service no 7290
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 30 September 1884
Son of William and Margaret FETTES
Of 10 Wisbeach St., Rozelle, Sydney, NSW
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 29 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
FISHER, Arthur Henry
Service no 8191
Able Seaman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 31 May 1883 at Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Husband of Florence Lilian DENNIS
Of Mill Head Villa, Kingsteignton, Newtown, Abbott, Devon
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 8191
Able Seaman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 31 May 1883 at Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Husband of Florence Lilian DENNIS
Of Mill Head Villa, Kingsteignton, Newtown, Abbott, Devon
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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GOUGH, Henry Joseph
Service no 8292
Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 08 June 1883 at Portsea, Hants, England
Husband of Dorothy Ada GOUGH
Of 30 St. Leonards Square, Kentishtown, London
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 8292
Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 08 June 1883 at Portsea, Hants, England
Husband of Dorothy Ada GOUGH
Of 30 St. Leonards Square, Kentishtown, London
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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GUILBERT, Thomas Martin
Service no 8279
Petty Officer
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 25 November 1883 at St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands
Husband of Violet Victoria HALL (Formerly GUILBERT)
Of 25 New Rd., Eas Copnor, Portsmouth
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 32 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 8279
Petty Officer
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 25 November 1883 at St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands
Husband of Violet Victoria HALL (Formerly GUILBERT)
Of 25 New Rd., Eas Copnor, Portsmouth
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 32 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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GUILD, James
Servic eno 8287
Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 17 September 1883 at Tibbermore, near Perth, Scotland
Son of William GUILD
Of 46 Commerical St., Bridgend, Perth, Scotland
Formerly of 3 Abbot Street, Craigie, Perth, Scotland
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 30 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Servic eno 8287
Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 17 September 1883 at Tibbermore, near Perth, Scotland
Son of William GUILD
Of 46 Commerical St., Bridgend, Perth, Scotland
Formerly of 3 Abbot Street, Craigie, Perth, Scotland
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 30 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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GUY, William Elliot
Service no 8291
Leading Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 09 June 1880 at Bedminster, Somerset, England
Husband of Ada Lydia GUY
Of 4 Cross Street, Southsea, Hants, England
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 8291
Leading Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 09 June 1880 at Bedminster, Somerset, England
Husband of Ada Lydia GUY
Of 4 Cross Street, Southsea, Hants, England
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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HODGE, Henry
Service no 8260 Petty Officer HMAS Submarine AE1 Born 28 April 1881 at Lancashire, England Son of Lawrence HODGE and Mary Anne nee BEATTIE Husband of Ida Louisa HODGE Of 24 Princes St., Landport, Portsmouth Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea Aged 34 years Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK Photograph courtesy of Warren Wagner Read more here |
This photo was always proudly out on display ( free of being contained in a frame- possibly out of respect that at least his image was still able to breathe air ) at my grandmother's home. The damage has been caused by all of the children in the family inspecting the photo as my Nan told all of us of the bravery of her aunty (Mrs Hodge) and her nephew from England.
We believe it was taken when Henry Hodge arrived in Australia on the original voyage alongside the AE2 . (My Nan was 15 at the time).
The mature woman seated in Nursing attire is "Mrs Hodge", , Henry's Australian aunty. My great aunt Lavinia married Samuel Hodge . Samuel was Henry's Australian cousin (Samuel is not in the photo).
Although there is no writing on the rear of the photo, the family connection is real.
Courtesy of Warren Wagner
We believe it was taken when Henry Hodge arrived in Australia on the original voyage alongside the AE2 . (My Nan was 15 at the time).
The mature woman seated in Nursing attire is "Mrs Hodge", , Henry's Australian aunty. My great aunt Lavinia married Samuel Hodge . Samuel was Henry's Australian cousin (Samuel is not in the photo).
Although there is no writing on the rear of the photo, the family connection is real.
Courtesy of Warren Wagner
HODGKIN, George
Service no 8283
Able Seaman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 16 April 1887 at Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, England
Son of George HODGKIN
Of Platts Heath, Sandway, Maidstone, Kent
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 27years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 8283
Able Seaman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 16 April 1887 at Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, England
Son of George HODGKIN
Of Platts Heath, Sandway, Maidstone, Kent
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 27years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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HOLT, Richard Baines
Service no 8266
Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 14 November 1891 at Battersea, London, England
Son of Emma HOLT
Of 19 Home Road, Battersea, Park Road, London, S.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 8266
Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 14 November 1891 at Battersea, London, England
Son of Emma HOLT
Of 19 Home Road, Battersea, Park Road, London, S.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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JARMAN, Jack
Service no 1138 Able Seaman HMAS Submarine AE1 |
Born 11 June 1893 at Dookie, Vic. Son of the late William Jarman and Elizabeth Lucy McGRATH nee BENNETT Of 28 Queen St., St., Kilda, Vic. Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea Aged 21 years Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK Jarman, one of the able seamen, was 21 years of age. After leaving school Jarman was employed at an iron works in St. Kilda, and at the age of 16 shipped for America in the barque Alpena. Entering Newcastle the Alpena went ashore, but Jarman continued with it, and went to America. Jarman returned to Australia, and joined the navy as A.B. on the destroyer Parramatta. Desiring to learn torpedo work, he went to England in H.M.S. Drake. He returnedto Australia a few months ago as special helmsman on board the Submarine AE2. When he went back to Sydney he was appointed to the AEl. In his last letter home he stated that he expected to go to German New Guinea. Read more here Weekly Times Saturday 26 September 1914 page 41 The Australasian Saturday 26 September 1914 |
LOWE, Thomas Frederick
Service no 8263
Chief Engine Room Artificer 1st Class
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 03 December 1875 at Leicester, England
Son of John Thomas and Mary Elizabeth LOWE
of Leicester, England
Husband of Mary Priscilla LOWE
Of Christian Road, Punchbowl, Sydney, NSW
Formerly of 8 Brisbane Street, North Sydney, NSW
On loan from Royal Navy
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 38 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
Service no 8263
Chief Engine Room Artificer 1st Class
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 03 December 1875 at Leicester, England
Son of John Thomas and Mary Elizabeth LOWE
of Leicester, England
Husband of Mary Priscilla LOWE
Of Christian Road, Punchbowl, Sydney, NSW
Formerly of 8 Brisbane Street, North Sydney, NSW
On loan from Royal Navy
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 38 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
MARSLAND, John Albert
Service no 8274
Chief Engine Room Artificer
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 09 October 1880 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Son of John and Annie MARSLAND
Of Leeds
Husband of Nellie Louise Griffiths MARSLAND
Of 209 Ludlow Road, Itchen, Southampton
Formerly of Waterloo House, Clifford Street, Southampton, England
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 33 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 8274
Chief Engine Room Artificer
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 09 October 1880 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Son of John and Annie MARSLAND
Of Leeds
Husband of Nellie Louise Griffiths MARSLAND
Of 209 Ludlow Road, Itchen, Southampton
Formerly of Waterloo House, Clifford Street, Southampton, England
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 33 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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MEEK, John William
Service no 8290
Leading Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 12 November 1886 at Woolwich, Kent, England
Husband of Maud Lilian HALSEY (formerly MEEK)
Of 24 Ewing St., Burdett Rd., Bow, London
Formerly of 7 Newberry Terrace, Ley Street, Ilford, Essex, England
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 27 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 8290
Leading Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 12 November 1886 at Woolwich, Kent, England
Husband of Maud Lilian HALSEY (formerly MEEK)
Of 24 Ewing St., Burdett Rd., Bow, London
Formerly of 7 Newberry Terrace, Ley Street, Ilford, Essex, England
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 27 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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MESSENGER, John
Service no 7291
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 1887, Ballarat, Vic.
Son of Isbella E MESSENGER
Of 82 Humffray St. South, Ballarat East, Vic.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 25 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
Service no 7291
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 1887, Ballarat, Vic.
Son of Isbella E MESSENGER
Of 82 Humffray St. South, Ballarat East, Vic.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 25 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
MOLONEY, John Joseph
Service no 7299
Petty Officer Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 25 January 1889 at Capalaba, Brisbane, Qld.
Son of Joseph and Alice MOLONEY
Of Queensland
Husband of Beatrice May REYNOLDS (formerly MOLONEY)
Of 93 Fitzroy Street, Grafton, North Coast, NSW
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 25 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
Service no 7299
Petty Officer Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 25 January 1889 at Capalaba, Brisbane, Qld.
Son of Joseph and Alice MOLONEY
Of Queensland
Husband of Beatrice May REYNOLDS (formerly MOLONEY)
Of 93 Fitzroy Street, Grafton, North Coast, NSW
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 25 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
MOORE, Charles Lewis
Lieutenant
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 23 August 1888 at Dublin, Ireland
Educated Sherebourne and Wellington
Son of Col. Henry and Annie Sophy Ruthven MOORE
Of Higher Woodcombe, Minehead, Somerset
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 26 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Lieutenant
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 23 August 1888 at Dublin, Ireland
Educated Sherebourne and Wellington
Son of Col. Henry and Annie Sophy Ruthven MOORE
Of Higher Woodcombe, Minehead, Somerset
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 26 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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REARDON, John
Service no 7474
Able Seaman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 09 February 1891 at Kaikoura, Marlborough Province, South Island, New Zealand
Son of Mrs. REARDON
C/- Post Office, Kaikoura, Marlborough Prov., South Island, New Zealand
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 7474
Able Seaman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 09 February 1891 at Kaikoura, Marlborough Province, South Island, New Zealand
Son of Mrs. REARDON
C/- Post Office, Kaikoura, Marlborough Prov., South Island, New Zealand
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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SCARLETT, Leopold Florence
Lieutenant
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 17 March 1889
Son of Florence B SCARLETT
Of Peneden House, Maidstone,
and the Late LT. Col. Leopold James Yorke Campbell SCARLETT
Of Scots Guards
Brother of Major SCARLETT, Lonrd Abinger, Rowham House, Hants, England.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 25 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Lieutenant
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 17 March 1889
Son of Florence B SCARLETT
Of Peneden House, Maidstone,
and the Late LT. Col. Leopold James Yorke Campbell SCARLETT
Of Scots Guards
Brother of Major SCARLETT, Lonrd Abinger, Rowham House, Hants, England.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 25 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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SMAIL, Robert
Service no 1068
Petty Officer
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 26 January 1888 at Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Son of Robert and Elizabeth Sherriff SMAIL
Of 14 Dank St., Albert Park, Melbourne, Vic.
Visited Tasmania in HMAS Parramatta, and had many friends in Launceston. He bailed from the old Country and his mother and sister recently came to Australia so that they may be close to him.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 26 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Tasmania Weekly Courier 24 September 1914 Insert 4
Service no 1068
Petty Officer
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 26 January 1888 at Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Son of Robert and Elizabeth Sherriff SMAIL
Of 14 Dank St., Albert Park, Melbourne, Vic.
Visited Tasmania in HMAS Parramatta, and had many friends in Launceston. He bailed from the old Country and his mother and sister recently came to Australia so that they may be close to him.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 26 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Tasmania Weekly Courier 24 September 1914 Insert 4
STRETCH, Harry
Service no 8265
Chief Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 07 November 1875 at Porchester, Hants, England
Son of Samuel and Ann STRETCH
Of Subbington, Portsmouth, UK
Brother of Emma USHER
Of 4 Upperton Road, Guildford, Surrey, England
On loan from Royal Navy
Awarded China Medal, 1900, and Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Amongst the first 100 to volunteer for submarine work while in it's infancy.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 37 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
Service no 8265
Chief Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 07 November 1875 at Porchester, Hants, England
Son of Samuel and Ann STRETCH
Of Subbington, Portsmouth, UK
Brother of Emma USHER
Of 4 Upperton Road, Guildford, Surrey, England
On loan from Royal Navy
Awarded China Medal, 1900, and Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Amongst the first 100 to volunteer for submarine work while in it's infancy.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 37 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
THOMAS, James Benjamin
Service no 8111
Able Seaman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 16 May 1883 at St. Helens, Worcestershire, England
Son James BENAJMIN
of St. Helen, Worcester, England
Husband of Emma Elizabeth THOMAS
Of 173 Peersham Road, Marrickville, Sydney, NSW
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 29 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
Service no 8111
Able Seaman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 16 May 1883 at St. Helens, Worcestershire, England
Son James BENAJMIN
of St. Helen, Worcester, England
Husband of Emma Elizabeth THOMAS
Of 173 Peersham Road, Marrickville, Sydney, NSW
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 29 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
TRIBE, William
Service no 8261
Petty Officer
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 10 December 1880 at Midhurst, Sussex, England
Son of Ellen SPIERS
Of Midhurst, Sussex
Husband of Kate TRIBE
Of 158 Stamshaw Road, North end, Portsmouth
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 33 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 8261
Petty Officer
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 10 December 1880 at Midhurst, Sussex, England
Son of Ellen SPIERS
Of Midhurst, Sussex
Husband of Kate TRIBE
Of 158 Stamshaw Road, North end, Portsmouth
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 33 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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WADDILOVE, William A
Service no 73001
Petty Officer Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 16 April 1885 at West Melbourne, Vic.
Son of Mary WADDILOVE
Of 159 Brighton Street, Richmond, Vic.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Weekly Times Saturday 26 September 1914 page 41
Service no 73001
Petty Officer Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 16 April 1885 at West Melbourne, Vic.
Son of Mary WADDILOVE
Of 159 Brighton Street, Richmond, Vic.
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Weekly Times Saturday 26 September 1914 page 41
WILSON, Joseph William
Service no 8284
Chief Engine Room Artificer
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 11 October 1879 at Portsmouth, Hants, England
Son of J.H. and E WILSON
Of Harley St., Fratton, Portsmouth
Husband of Elizabeth J.C. WILSON
of 16 Longs Road, Landport, Portsmouth
Formerly of 78 Fifth Street, Kingston, Portsmouth, England
On loan from Royal Navy
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 34 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
Service no 8284
Chief Engine Room Artificer
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 11 October 1879 at Portsmouth, Hants, England
Son of J.H. and E WILSON
Of Harley St., Fratton, Portsmouth
Husband of Elizabeth J.C. WILSON
of 16 Longs Road, Landport, Portsmouth
Formerly of 78 Fifth Street, Kingston, Portsmouth, England
On loan from Royal Navy
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 34 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
WILSON, Percy Lawrence
Service no 7182
Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 09 August 1889 at Byron Creek, NSW
Resided Newtown, Sydney, NSW
Married in 1914
Husband of May WILSON
Of 4 Ada Villas, Newtown, Sydney, NSW
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
Service no 7182
Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 09 August 1889 at Byron Creek, NSW
Resided Newtown, Sydney, NSW
Married in 1914
Husband of May WILSON
Of 4 Ada Villas, Newtown, Sydney, NSW
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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The Argus Wednesday 23 September 1914 page 13
WOODLAND, Frederick William
Service no 7597
Able Seaman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 20 September 1882 at Aldwich, Sussex, England
Son of Alfred and Ellen WOODLAND
Of Aldwick, Bognor, Sussex, England
Husband of Helen E WOODLAND
Of Strawberry Hill, British Colombia, Canada
Address also listed in 1914 at 8 Council Cottages, Sheepwash Lane, Newtown, Bognor, England
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 32 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 7597
Able Seaman
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 20 September 1882 at Aldwich, Sussex, England
Son of Alfred and Ellen WOODLAND
Of Aldwick, Bognor, Sussex, England
Husband of Helen E WOODLAND
Of Strawberry Hill, British Colombia, Canada
Address also listed in 1914 at 8 Council Cottages, Sheepwash Lane, Newtown, Bognor, England
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 32 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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WRIGHT, Charles Frederick
Service no 7395
Petty Officer Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 18 January 1889 at Kensington Town, London, England
Son of Mr WRIGHT
Of 54 Wallingford Avenue, North Kensington
and Mrs. Jane WRIGHT
Of 19 Chesterton Road, North Kensington, London
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 25 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Service no 7395
Petty Officer Stoker
HMAS Submarine AE1
Born 18 January 1889 at Kensington Town, London, England
Son of Mr WRIGHT
Of 54 Wallingford Avenue, North Kensington
and Mrs. Jane WRIGHT
Of 19 Chesterton Road, North Kensington, London
Drowned when accidental loss of vessel 14 September 1914 without a trace at St. George's Channel, New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Aged 25 years
Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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