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Title: rms laurentic 1917
Post by: annie webster on Sunday 13 November 11 18:52 GMT (UK)
my great uncle thomas halsall was killed on this ship can anyone help with this newspaper cuttings photos  i would be greatful for any info really as not much at the minute to find a photo of some crew would be great as i cannot find any so thought id try hoping  somone could help
Title: Re: rms laurentic 1917
Post by: t mo on Sunday 13 November 11 22:00 GMT (UK)
hi a w
if you do a google search for  RMS LAURENTIC 1917  several sites come up including one for the white star line of which she was a part it has a pic of the ship and says laurentic was sunk by mines laid by a german sub in 1917 you may get some info from that or links to more .
regards
trevor
Title: Re: rms laurentic 1917
Post by: Niall McGarry on Wednesday 29 August 18 23:19 BST (UK)
Hi Emily
My grandfather was also lost on the Laurentic. I’m not sure when you posted this message and you may have all the information you require but if you need any help
Please let me know.