Lives of the First World War

Twelve (12) men were killed and 23 wounded aboard HMS Castor at the Battle of Jutland. "(1) A large hole, 4 ft. by 4 ft. 6 in. Starboard side under No. 2 4-in. 'gun, evidently high explosive- shell which burst in the heads, splinters passing through the bulkhead into the Recreation Space, destroying Fire Main service, Ventilation service, and Voice Pipes to 4-in. guns. Two men were killed in the heads, and three of the ammunition supply party in Recreation Space. (2) One shot passed through Upper Mess Deck just above the water line, cut through an iron ladder, and passed out through the Port side, evidently exploding whilst passing out. (3) Three shells struck Fore Bridge, doing extensive damage to bridge, cutting all 'electric circuits and. damaging Bridge Steering Gear (which was not being used). Five men were killed on the Bridge, (4) One shell exploded on the Forecastle, killing two men but not doing any material damage to speak of. (5) Several shells hit the ship's side on the armoured plating, fragments passing up and causing damage to after 4-in. guns, Funnels, After Control, Casings and Boats. (6) One shell struck Motor Boat, which set her on- fire and completely shattered her. (7) In all there were 23 wounded. These men were chiefly forward ammunition supply parties, and others consisted of men stationed at foremost and after 4-in. Guns and First Aid Party" Commodore J R P Hawksley 3 Jun 1916 N. 0017/2. The definitive list of killed and wounded is ADM 104/146/249.

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