Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Ernest Edward Potts
Merchant Navy (214647). British
| Born | 14 Nov 1880 | Stockton, Tyne and Wear | |
| Died | 24 Oct 1957 | (76) | Birkenhead |
Roster information listed for Ernest Edward Potts
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Harmodius | Steam merchant | Chief Engineer Officer | 8 Mar 1941 | U-105 (1) |
Personal information
Ernest Edward Potts was an Apprentice Engineer at William Doxford & Sons, Sunderland from 15 February 1897 to 7 September 1901. He first served as Chief Engineer Officer aboard Clan MacMillan from 8 February 1921 to 11 April 1924, then on Clan Macilwraith from 22 November 1924 until 28 February 1934 and on Hesione from 24 August 1934 to 21 July 1937. He joined Harmodius on 2 September 1937 and served aboard until she was torpedoed on 8 March 1941. He was rescued and taken to Gibraltar.
Sources
- Personal communication