Mrs. T.G.Gould and FAMILY wish to return sincere Thanks for kindness and sympathy shown them in their sad and sudden bereavement by the loss of dear husband and father, Thomas Gosling Gould, A.B. on the s.s. Berlin wrecked 21st February 1907.
1, Myrtle Terrace, Canning Street, Harwich
| Vessel: | "Adelaide" |
| Census Place: | Harwick St Nicholas, Essex, England |
| Source: | FHL Film 1341430 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1782 Folio 170 Page |
| Entry : | Thomas GOULD U 25 M Mistley, Essex, England Occ: Fireman |
SS Adelaide - This vessel was the last paddle steamer to be ordered by the Great Eastern Railway Company. She was built by Barrow Shipbuilding Co Ltd, being launched on 8th May 1880 by Mrs Simpson, wife of one of the Directors of GER. The new ship arrived at Harwich from the builders on 20th May 1880 and commenced service between Harwich and Rotterdam on 29th May. She provided accommodation for 149 passengers as well as pens for sheep and cattle and general cargo was also carried. The vessel was 260ft long, had a 32ft 4in beam, her gross tonnage being 969 and maximum speed of 14.5 knots. After a fairly uneventful service, Adelaide was sold in December 1896 for scrapping though her breaking up did not commence until the following June.
In memory of Husband and Father Thomas Gosling GOULD.
National Archives Reference: RG13/4501
Vessel "Ipswich" Official Number 84035 at Hull
Thomas GOULD Married 45 AB Seaman, Bradfield, Essex, England
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