Ship No. 123285 Name. British Empire Letter & No. H908 Owner. E B Cargill Skipper. Arthur Hoier / S Hewitt 2nd Hand. G Brewington Bswn. T Foss 3rd Hand. F Gibson 4th Hand. P S Lamb

Record of Death or Injury.

28/1/11 George Smith (No. 8) spare hand & fireman. Dragged overboard with quarter rope, and held under water with same till drowned. Crew engaged making preparations for fishing at time.

Certificates. I certify that after enquiry I am satisfied the death of G Smith ( spare hand & Fireman) was in accordance with the circumstances reported herein on page 14 & that I consider further investigation unnecessary.