Deaths in Sunderland Shipyards

[Ryhopelad]

I would like to contact anyone who has lost relations through accidents which occurred in the shipyards of the River Wear, Sunderland.
No records exist of the men and boys who died in such tragic circumstances while working in terrible conditions. Looking for any information which would help my research.
There isn't a memorial to those who lost their lives but if my research proves popular I would like to set up a fund to provide a fitting memorial to those who died.   
An article on this subject can be seen in the Sunderland Echo dated 17th April 2008.

Ryhopelad

[gilbert scott]

Hi i had some one working in the ship yards & died between 1894 -96 but dont know how & can not find a thing about him,
 gilbert

[Ryhopelad]

Hello Gilbert

If you give me the name of the person killed I will check my records and see what information is available.

Ryhopelad

[gilbert scott]

Hi his name was alfred lee kilburn born 1866 in sunderland he married 21/12 1891 he was i rivetter in the ship yards he had 2 children 1892 /1894 his wife remarried 21/12/1896 down as widow so he died between the dates of the children born and when she remarried,

 gilbert

[sillgen]

There were many  accidents in those days.  My ancestor died at Palmer's yard in Jarrow when a piece of ironstone fell out of a bucket above him and hit his head.
Gilbert - have you checked the GRO death index to see if you can find him?  He is not on FreeBMD but should be in the full index.
Andrea

[gilbert scott]

Hi have been all over the place but nothing,

  thanks gilbert

[sillgen]

How annoying that he is so elusive.  I had not realised there were so many possible ways of spelling his name too.  Kilborn/Kilbourn/Kilburn then all with an e on the end and all with double ll too.   I suppose one avenue to explore might be the local paper as there may be a death notice.
Andrea

[Ryhopelad]

Gilbert

Have searched my records with no success, have extensively researched the local papers for the years in question. There is a possibility I may have missed the report, will recheck the time period and get back to you if I find anything. It will take a little time.
If you do find his death could you please let me know.

Ryhopelad   

[Ryhopelad]

Gilbert

Will check cemetery records this weekend, easier than trawling the papers.

Ryhopelad