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We remember Robert Robinson
We remember Robert Robinson
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1892
location
4 Westby Grove, Fleetwood, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8492210
24th April 1892
1896
sibling
Betsy Robinson
Source:8492175
1896
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:8492182
1901
1901
location
14 North Albion Street, Fleetwood
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8492210
1901
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8492175
1911
1911
employment
Apprentice Engineer
Fleetwood, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8492175
1911
1911
location
84 Milton Street, Fleetwood
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8492175
1911
employment
Merchant Navy
Source:7769374
1917
death
Killed in Action
The cargo ship SS Matador was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles west by north of the Fastnet Rock (51°16′N 12°25′W) by SM UC-30 with the loss of two of her crew.
At Sea
United Kingdom
Source:8492194
3rd July 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Robinson |
| Source | 7769374 |
| First Names | R. |
| Initials | R |
| Source | 7769374 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 North Albion Street, Fleetwood | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 4 Westby Grove, Fleetwood, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th April 1892 | |
| 84 Milton Street, Fleetwood | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Merchant Navy
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Robinson | mother | ||
| John William Robinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Robinson | sister | 1896 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Navy Seamen: 1914-1918 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fleetwood64124 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fleetwood64124 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Fleetwood64124 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Fleetwood64124 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptized on 24th April 1892 at St Peters Church | Fleetwood64124 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Memorial | Fleetwood64124 |
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