Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Southsea Common

 

 

H.M.S.Bulwark

On the 26th November 1914 while loading ammunition at Sheerness, she was destroyed by a huge explosion, probably caused by black powder charges being mishandled, only 12 men survived.

 

Leading Seaman James E Brehaut
Royal Navy. H.M.S. "Bulwark"
26/11/1914

Son of James Brehaut; husband of Florence E. Beedie (formerly Brehaut), of I, Byron Rd., Copnor, Portsmouth. Native of Guernsey.

Accidentally killed, aged 33 years

 

 

 

Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record