Stewardess

Edith Maberley

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Born at Dunedin, New Zealand.

References:
  • CWGC
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

Recently, graves from the SS Maloja wewre discovered in Dover (St Mary's) New Cemetery. Amongst these is the grave of Edith Maberley. We will add the photograph shortly and alter the details on this page accordingly 

The SS Maloja Struck a mine laid by the German submarine UC6, 4km (2.5 miles) south by west of Dover Pier at about 1030hrs. She was on a voyage from London to Bombay with general cargo. The engines were put at full astern to take the way off the ship, and passengers and crew entered the boats. Unfortunately, due to flooding, the engines could not be stopped and the boats could not be lowered. Many were washed away as the vessel moved astern at 8 or 9 knots with a 75 degree list. Maloja sank in about 20 minutes with the loss of 122 lives. The Dover tugs Lady Brassey and Lady Crundall were first on the scene, while the collier Empress of Fort William also endeavoured to give assistance, but was herself mined, her crew escaping without loss. Source: P&O Steamship Co. Heritage website.

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Casualty

Name:
Edith Maberley
Rank: 
Stewardess
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Unit:
Mercantile Marine, SS Maloja (Belfast)

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Drowned, as a result of an attack by an enemy submarine, or killed by mine
Date of Death:
27 February 1916
Day of Death:
Sunday
Age at Death: 
54
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Location: 
United Kingdom
Edith Maberley
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