Hi I’m new to this site so thankyou for having me here!
I hope some one can help me as I think this should be ver interesting to you.
Im desperately trying to find information on a crew member A Rutherford of SS widestone from the year 1940
This has come about as my hobby is restoring antique clocks and I recently bought a beautiful Art Deco clock with a very interesting inscription plaque on it with merchant naval interest!
Please see the photos especially the one describing A Rutherford’ s gallant efforts on the 12th Jan 1940 in saving the life of the chief engineer of SS Widestone... What an accolade!
I have done some research and believe the chief engineers name was Conrad Landreth
I know wide stone was a merchant naval vessel and was sank by a German u boat torpedo attack on the 17th November 1942 tragically killing all crew in board including the chief engineer.
I’m struggling to find information on A Rutherford, what was his first name and his life story , and what happened on SS Widestone on the 12th jan 1940 which resulted in mr Rutherford saving his friends life.
This Was indeed a real act of courage im sure , whoever this man was he should be remembered.
i absolutely love this clock although im a little said it has ended up in my hands as this should be a family heirloom that has been handed down.
would have been an expensive clock in the 1940's costing a months wages of a merchant naval seamen!
Please examine the photos attached .
I hope you find this one interesting .
I’m excited to learn more and this is of particular interest as im a keen sailor myself having bought a yacht recently.
Look forward to hearing from you guys
Happy Christmas
Rick