Melvia Williams, 86, is the granddaughter of one of the sailors who perished on HMS Goliath, William Gilbert Harry. She said: "My children were thrilled to bits to be involved. It's just nice that he ...

David Looby recalls the ultimate sacrifice made by Ballyhack soldier William Barron who was remembered on veteran's day Members of the family of William Barron who died in the first world war at his ...

It was awarded to Captain Henry Peel Ritchie for his command of HMS Goliath’s steam pinnace in east Africa in 1914. Captain Henry Peel Ritchie’s Victoria Cross has sold for £240,000 at auction ...

David Looby recalls the ultimate sacrifice made by Ballyhack soldier William Barron who was remembered on veteran's day Members of the family of William Barron, who died in the First World War, at his ...

HMS Goliath sank within minutes of being hit by a torpedo A centenary memorial service has been held in Cornwall for local sailors who died serving on HMS Goliath. Men from towns including Newlyn and ...

A Victoria Cross awarded to a sailor in the First World War has sold for £240,000 at auction. It was handed to Captain Henry Peel Ritchie, of the Royal Navy – who was born in Edinburgh, for his ...

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A centenary memorial service has been held in Cornwall for local sailors who died serving on HMS Goliath. Men from towns including Newlyn and Porthleven lost their lives when the warship was sunk at ...