Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats


Samuel Browne

Merchant Navy. British

Born   1885
Died   1951(66)


Photo courtesy of David Browne


Decorations

 OBE

Roster information listed for Samuel Browne


ShipTypeRank / roleAttacked onBoat
AracatacaSteam merchantMaster30 Nov 1940U-101

Personal information

Samuel Browne was of Whitehead and had a family of four sons. He was in charge of a lifeboat with 15 occupants after Aracataca was sunk and was awarded an OBE for bringing it to safety. Samuel continued to serve on Cavina, another ship from Elders & Fyffes.

Crew list for Ships hit by U-boats