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The Edgar Class cruiser HMS Hawke saw service in World
War One as converted
depot ship for destroyers and submarines. HMS Hawke was torpedoed and sunk by U- 9 on the 15th October
1914, with the loss
of 524 men. (only 70 survivors.)
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HMS
Hawk - Name History |
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The nineteenth “HAWK” was a 12-gun twin-screw
cruiser, floated out at Chatham in 1891.
She was of 7350 tons, 12,000 horse-power, and 20 knots speed.
Her length, beam, and draught were 360ft., 60ft., and 24ft.
In 1897 and 1898 the “Hawke,” commanded by Captain Sir
Richard Poore, Bart., was engaged in the operations which led to the
pacification of Crete and the appointment of Prince George of Greece as
high Commissioner under the suzerainty of the Sultan of Turkey.
On one occasion the “Hawke” embarked a Greek military force
in Platania Bay and took it back to its own country.
On September 20th, 1911, the “Hawke,” while
commanded by Commander W.F. Blunt, collided in the Solent with the White
Star Liner “Olynpic.” The
trial-which pronounced the “Hawke” to be free from blame-aroused
much general interest owing to the theory advanced that the large amount
of water displaced by the “Olympic” led to a suction action which
had drawn the “Hawke” out of her course.
Appeal after appeal followed the decision of the first court to
try the case. In the
collision the “Hawke” lost her arm, and an ordinary straight bow was
built to replace it. In
1914 the “Hawke,” commanded by Captain Hugh P.E.T. Williams, was
engaged in various operations in the North Sea, in connection with the
war with Germany. On
October 15th the “Hawke,” was successfully torpedoed by a
German submarine. The “
Theseus,” which was in company, was unsuccessfully attacked at the
same time. The “Hawke”
sank in a few minutes, and unfortunately Captain Williams, 26 officers
and 500 men were lost with the ship.
Four officers and about 60 men were saved. |
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HMS Hawke.
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HMS Hawke, 1893.
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HMS Hawke 1897. This Edgar first class cruiser had a
displacement of 7,350 tons and a speed of 20 knots.
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HMS Hawke c.1908
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HMS Hawke, with HMS Illustrious, 1899.
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HMS Hawke, 1907.
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The Champion Stokers' Cutter's Crew of the Hawke
1894-95
Back row from left : G Douglas, A Tomes, T Keen, J
Halley, G Jenkins, J Hayes. Centre Row : A Cheeseman, W Ward, J
Moore, W Greenwood, G Patient. Front Row: G Bartlett, J Williamson,
W Wooder.
This picture shows the racing cutter's stokers' crew of the
first-class cruiser Hawke of the Mediterranean Fleet - the champions in
their class at the Fleet Regatta in 1895. The trainer of the crew J Moore
is in uniform with the boat flag, while the coxswain, J Williamson, is
shown in the centre of the front row. The men all wear the ships crest or
badge - a Sea Horse bearing a flag - one of the supporters originally
granted to the famous Admiral Sir Edward Hawke (after whom this Hawke was
named, on his being made a peer as the first Lord Hawke)
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quality magazine published in 1896 image size 8" x 6" approx ,
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The Champion Duty Boats Crew of the Hawke 1895
The picture shows the duty boats crew who carried off the
championship class during two successive years - 1894 and 1895. The two
coxswains are shown in uniform with their boats flag, Petty Officer E
Porter, the coxswain of the 1895 crew in the centre and on his left, Petty
Officer W Pearse, the coxswain of 1894.
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Small Arm Companies - HMS Hawke, 1897. |
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Small Arm Companies - HMS Hawke, 1897 |
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Naval Historians, Crew & Family
Noticeboard
HMS Hawke, Notice Board for naval
enthusiasts and ex Crew families of HMS Hawke. This website is
not part of any governmental body or official websites of HMS Hawke.
NICHOLAS / NICOLE KING.. I am
researching my father's family tree and wonder could anyone provide me
with a list of survivors from HMS Hawke. His Uncle Nicholas or
Nicole King as he was known, lost his life when the ship went down, but we
are looking for another brother who may have been with him on board and
survived. Iris Little (nee King) Contact
here
ALBERT JAMES HOLBOURN...
Aged 20 in 1887 Albert James Holbourn entered the royal navy serving on
board hms Hawke as a petty officer. I would like to discover particulars
of his time on board, any comments to SNHolbournorigins@uk.medwaytowns.com
with thanks. Further deatails of uncle albert He worked with the
coast guard along the British and Irish coasts. Later in retirement
at his home of Broadstairs in Thanet he became steward of North Foreland
Golf course where he met Admiral Lord Sir J Jellico whom commented to
Holbourn that he remembered Albert from the time he served under the
Admiral at the Battle of Jutland.
REPLY : HARDING "SAILOR"
YOUNG.. My name is George Young and
my Grandad Harding 'sailor' Young served on this boat the Hawke at the
same time as Albert. It was part of the Mediterranean fleet and they
spent short breaks in Malta. If Albert was keen on cricket then he
may have played with my grandfather. Cricket was his passion and he
was bought out of the navy by Essex cricket club. By 1899 he was
playing for his club, the MCC and a couple of test matches for England
against the Australians. For some reason he developed muscular
rheumatism which affected his bowling but he laboured on and made a career
in the game.
JOHN ALEXANDER ALLEN.. We
are just researching my Grandads War History, we know he was
one of the survivors on the HMS Hawke his name was John Alexander Allen
SS.100717.sto.1..RN. I
have all his medals from this time and we are interested in any
information that anyone would have on this subject. Any photos
or information would be greatly appreciated.
Leonard Allen
feebie65@ozemail.com.au
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