Robert Watson - Revision history

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Marriage

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			== Calcutta ==

	A few weeks ~~later~~, on the 3rd February 1922, he was listed on the outward passenger lists going to Calcutta on the [http://www.tynebuiltships.co.uk/M-Ships/morvada1914.html SS Morvada].		A few weeks after his wedding, on the 3rd February 1922, he was listed on the outward passenger lists going to Calcutta on the [http://www.tynebuiltships.co.uk/M-Ships/morvada1914.html SS Morvada].

	Watson, Robert Norman of 148 Castelnau, Barnes, travelling 2nd Class, landing at Calcutta. Marine Engineer, 31 years old (no children, and not accompanied by wife). Country of future permanent residence, India.		Watson, Robert Norman of 148 Castelnau, Barnes, travelling 2nd Class, landing at Calcutta. Marine Engineer, 31 years old (no children, and not accompanied by wife). Country of future permanent residence, India.

	Eugenie followed (on the ~~same ship~~, 2nd Class) on the 23rd June 1922.		Eugenie followed (also on the SS Movada, 2nd Class) on the 23rd June 1922.

	[[File:Robert Watson Calcutta 1.jpg\|center\|thumb\|400px\|Robert Watson in Calcutta in 1928]]		[[File:Robert Watson Calcutta 1.jpg\|center\|thumb\|400px\|Robert Watson in Calcutta in 1928]]

			== Lowestoft ==

	In 1939 he is living with his wife at 109 Sussex Road, Lowestoft:		In 1939 he is living with his wife at 109 Sussex Road, Lowestoft:

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Marriage

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	* Eugenie Watson (b. 30 Oct 1888) - Unpaid Domestic Duties		* Eugenie Watson (b. 30 Oct 1888) - Unpaid Domestic Duties
	* Entry officially closed.		* Entry officially closed.

			This house is a terraced house about a mile from the Lowestoft docks. It is still there.

	== Sinking of the Larpool ==		== Sinking of the Larpool ==

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Marriage

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	Eugenie followed (on the same ship, 2nd Class) on the 23rd June 1922.		Eugenie followed (on the same ship, 2nd Class) on the 23rd June 1922.

			[[File:Robert Watson Calcutta 1.jpg\|center\|thumb\|400px\|Robert Watson in Calcutta in 1928]]

	In 1939 he is living with his wife at 109 Sussex Road, Lowestoft:		In 1939 he is living with his wife at 109 Sussex Road, Lowestoft:

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Marriage

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	A few weeks later, on the 3rd February 1922, he was listed on the outward passenger lists going to Calcutta.		A few weeks later, on the 3rd February 1922, he was listed on the outward passenger lists going to Calcutta on the [http://www.tynebuiltships.co.uk/M-Ships/morvada1914.html SS Morvada].

	Watson, Robert Norman of 148 Castelnau, Barnes, travelling 2nd Class, landing at Calcutta. Marine Engineer, 31 years old (no children, and not accompanied by wife). Country of future permanent residence, India.		Watson, Robert Norman of 148 Castelnau, Barnes, travelling 2nd Class, landing at Calcutta. Marine Engineer, 31 years old (no children, and not accompanied by wife). Country of future permanent residence, India.

			Eugenie followed (on the same ship, 2nd Class) on the 23rd June 1922.

	In 1939 he is living with his wife at 109 Sussex Road, Lowestoft:		In 1939 he is living with his wife at 109 Sussex Road, Lowestoft:

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Career

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	His father, a butcher, a pretty uncouth character by all accounts, said "Durham University? Boarding school was good enough for me... I'm not paying... etc", so Robert aged about 14-16 rushed off to Hawthorn-Leslie's (the ship builders of Newcastle-upon-Tyne) and apprenticed himself to them as an engineer. He was the youngest Chief Engineer ever then! This meant he was going all over the world to furrin parts. His mother and sisters were always glad to see him ("Then the girls shout hooray! Here comes brother with his three months pay!"). The younger boy, Harley, was his mother's favourite.		His father, a butcher, a pretty uncouth character by all accounts, said "Durham University? Boarding school was good enough for me... I'm not paying... etc", so Robert aged about 14-16 rushed off to Hawthorn-Leslie's (the ship builders of Newcastle-upon-Tyne) and apprenticed himself to them as an engineer. He was the youngest Chief Engineer ever then! This meant he was going all over the world to furrin parts. His mother and sisters were always glad to see him ("Then the girls shout hooray! Here comes brother with his three months pay!"). The younger boy, Harley, was his mother's favourite.

	He became the engineer on the "RV George Bligh" of Lowestoft, registered in London, a Naval Research Vessel which studied fish and biology in the North Sea. The Bligh was on research duty, and at home for a week and at sea for the same - roughly. Sometimes the scientists from "the Lab" where the research was done went to sea in her. We actually met and got on with Miss D. Thursby-Pelham. She was from Cambridge - she was the first woman to go out with the fishing fleet and was quite distinguished. She had us to tea I remember.		He became the engineer on the "RV George Bligh" of Lowestoft, registered in London, a Naval Research Vessel which studied fish and biology in the North Sea. The Bligh was on research duty, and at home for a week and at sea for the same - roughly. Sometimes the scientists from "the Lab" where the research was done went to sea in her. "We actually met and got on with Miss D. Thursby-Pelham. She was from Cambridge - she was the first woman to go out with the fishing fleet and was quite distinguished. She had us to tea I remember."

			The George Bligh was built in 1917 in Selby, and registered in London in 1920. It's number inf the merchant navy was 144324 and it's four letter code was G.W.T.V.

	[[File:RV George Bligh.jpeg\|RV George Bligh\|left\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]] [[File:George Bligh.jpg\|none\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]]		[[File:RV George Bligh.jpeg\|RV George Bligh\|left\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]] [[File:George Bligh.jpg\|none\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]]

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	[[File:RV George Bligh.jpeg\|RV George Bligh\|left\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]] [[File:George Bligh.jpg\|none\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]]		[[File:RV George Bligh.jpeg\|RV George Bligh\|left\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]] [[File:George Bligh.jpg\|none\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]]


	On the 2nd February 1914, at the age of 23, he became a member of the St Hilda's lodge of the Freemasons.		On the 2nd February 1914, at the age of 23, he became a member of the St Hilda's lodge of the Freemasons.

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	Robert Norman Watson was born on the 14th January 1891, in 20 Chichester Road, Westoe, South Shields, Durham. His parents were [[Charles J. Watson\|Charles John Watson]] and [[Mary Dunn\|Mary Ann Stewart Dunn]]. His father was a butcher (manager).		Robert Norman Watson was born on the 14th January 1891, in 20 Chichester Road, Westoe, South Shields, Durham. His parents were [[Charles J. Watson\|Charles John Watson]] and [[Mary Dunn\|Mary Ann Stewart Dunn]]. His father was a butcher (manager).

	~~During the [[Watson Census#1891_20ChichesterRd\|1891]] census Robert was just 2 months old, living with his parents at 20 Chichester Road, Westoe, Luygate, South Shields. His father was a butcher.~~

	~~In [[Watson Census#1901_BelleVue\|1901]] he is living at 14 Belle Vue Crescent, South Shields along with his sister Florence, and brother Harley.~~

	~~In [[Watson Census#1911_TalbotRoad\|1911]] he was still living with his parents at 10 Talbot Road, Tyne Dock, South Shields.~~

	== Birth ==		== Birth ==
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	He was baptised on the 11th February 1891 at St Michael, South Westoe, Durham, England. His parents were given as Charles John Watson and Mary Ann Stewart Watson.		He was baptised on the 11th February 1891 at St Michael, South Westoe, Durham, England. His parents were given as Charles John Watson and Mary Ann Stewart Watson.

			During the [[Watson Census#1891_20ChichesterRd\|1891]] census Robert was just 2 months old, living with his parents at 20 Chichester Road, Westoe, Luygate, South Shields. His father was a butcher.

			In [[Watson Census#1901_BelleVue\|1901]] he is living at 14 Belle Vue Crescent, South Shields along with his sister Florence, and brother Harley.

			In [[Watson Census#1911_TalbotRoad\|1911]] he was still living with his parents at 10 Talbot Road, Tyne Dock, South Shields.


	== Career ==		== Career ==
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	[[File:RV George Bligh.jpeg\|RV George Bligh\|left\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]] [[File:George Bligh.jpg\|none\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]]		[[File:RV George Bligh.jpeg\|RV George Bligh\|left\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]] [[File:George Bligh.jpg\|none\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]]

			On the 2nd February 1914, at the age of 23, he became a member of the St Hilda's lodge of the Freemasons.

	== Medal Card ==		== Medal Card ==

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	This was to be the only ship the U-208 sank, as the U-208 was herself sunk (with all hands lost) five weeks later on 7 Dec, 1941, in the Atlantic west of Gibraltar, in position 35.51N, 07.45W, by depth charges from the British destroyers [http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/4231.html HMS Harvester] and [http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/4408.html HMS Hesperus].		This was to be the only ship the U-208 sank, as the U-208 was herself sunk (with all hands lost) five weeks later on 7 Dec, 1941, in the Atlantic west of Gibraltar, in position 35.51N, 07.45W, by depth charges from the British destroyers [http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/4231.html HMS Harvester] and [http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/4408.html HMS Hesperus].

			== Probate ==

			'''WATSON''' Robert Norman of High Winds 97 South-parade Worksop '''Nottinghamshire''' died on or since 2 November 1941 at sea. Administration '''Llandudno''' 22 July to Eugenie Watson widow. Effects £361 9s. 5d.

	== Commemeration ==		== Commemeration ==

Hfrancis at 01:22, 17 July 2021

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	[[File:RV George Bligh.jpeg\|RV George Bligh\|left\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]] [[File:George Bligh.jpg\|none\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]]		[[File:RV George Bligh.jpeg\|RV George Bligh\|left\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]] [[File:George Bligh.jpg\|none\|thumb\|400px\|RV George Bligh]]


	== Medal Card ==		== Medal Card ==

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			== Medal Card ==

			[[File:MedalCard RobertNormanWatson.jpg\|center\|thumb\|400px]]

	Between 1914 and 1918 there was some unpleasantness going on in Europe, called WWI. I presume that Robert became involved in this as a Merchant Seaman, as he has a medal card listing a Mercantile Marine Ribbon and a British Medal Ribbon being awarded on the 15th December 1919. And a Mercantile Marine Medal being awarded on the 9th July 1926. Both this medal card and his discharge card list him as a 1st Class Engineer, certificate number 54054, and discharge number 651953. His RS2 number was 109508.		Between 1914 and 1918 there was some unpleasantness going on in Europe, called WWI. I presume that Robert became involved in this as a Merchant Seaman, as he has a medal card listing a Mercantile Marine Ribbon and a British Medal Ribbon being awarded on the 15th December 1919. And a Mercantile Marine Medal being awarded on the 9th July 1926. Both this medal card and his discharge card list him as a 1st Class Engineer, certificate number 54054, and discharge number 651953. His RS2 number was 109508.
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	* Eugenie Watson (b. 30 Oct 1888) - Unpaid Domestic Duties		* Eugenie Watson (b. 30 Oct 1888) - Unpaid Domestic Duties
	* Entry officially closed.		* Entry officially closed.

	~~== Medal Card ==~~

	~~[[File:MedalCard RobertNormanWatson.jpg\|center\|thumb\|400px]]~~

	== Sinking of the Larpool ==		== Sinking of the Larpool ==