Fireman and Trimmer Hugh Chesney of Glenarm, Co. Antrim died on 8th March 1943 when S.S. Fort Lamy came under torpedo attack in the north Atlantic Ocean.
Fireman and Trimmer
Fireman and Trimmer Hugh Chesney served in the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. He lived at Altmore Street, Glenarm, Co. Antrim.
Chesney died on 8th March 1943 aged 32 years old while serving on S.S. Fort Lamy. U-527 commanded by Herbert Uhlig torpedoed S.S. Fort Lamy at 1823hrs on 8th March 1943 as it straggled behind Convoy SC-121 southeast of Cape Farewell en route from New York, New York, U.S.A. to Liverpool, England. The Master, 39 crew members, and 6 gunners died as a result of the sinking. Also lost was H.M.S. LCT-2480, which was carried on the vessel.
Fireman and Trimmer Chesney has no known grave and his name is on Panel 50 of the Tower Hill Memorial, London, England.