SS Baron Dechmont of Ardrossan

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SS Baron Dechmont of Ardrossan (merchant-navy.net)

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Originally Posted by David Tarrel

did he survive the initial torpedo impact or did he manage to initially et away on a lifeboat etc. would anyone have information on this ?

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Hi and welcome,
It is likely from the Survivor's Report that all of those killed were lost in the intitial explosion.

I have attached some documents including a photo of Donald taken in the MN in about 1919. Also some other records from the Fourth Register of Seamen.

Regards
Hugh

Thank you Hugh