War Memorial - Chesil Beach Viewpoint, Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset, England

In remembrance of the thirteen who died as
a result of a high test peroxide experimental
torpedo explosion on board the submarine
HMS Sidon 16th June 1955 when berthed
alongside the submarine depot ship
HMS Maidstone in Portland Harbour.

C. D. Clayton, Telegraphist, aged 21 D. G. Davies, Acting Leading Seaman, aged 23 P. R. A. Dorey, Leading Seaman, aged 24 J. R. Ford, Able Seaman, aged 19 L. D. McLeod, PO, aged 24 E. J. K. Needham, Lieutenant-Commander HMS Maidstone, aged 37	R. H. Peake, Marine Engineering Mechanic, aged 22 P. J. W. Rice, Acting Leading Cook, aged 26 J. M. W. Rycroft, Lieutenant, aged 23 C. Smith, Leading Cook, aged 20 J. R. Sunderland, Steward, aged 24 D. P. Waite, Able Seaman, aged 23
C. E. Rhodes, Surgeon Lieutenant, aged 27

Imperial War Museum

More information on Wikipedia or Wrecksite or Roll of Honour.

As most memorials from Dorset is also this memorial provided by Tracy Coat Dunne. Many thanks, Tracy.

This page is dedicated to the 10 million victims of World War I and 60 million victims of World War II.
We should always remember the immense grief and loss each war brought to the world.


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