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ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGOLONDON, WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20, 1919NAVAL VICTORY IN THE
GULF OF FINLAND
BOLSHEVIK LOSSES
TWO BATTLESHIPS SUNK
British naval forces operating in the Baltic have gained an impor-
tant victory over the Bolshevik fleet. Yesterday the Secretary of the
Admiralty issued the following statement: A report has been
received from the British senior naval officer in the Baltic that a
naval engagement took place in the Gulf of Finland early on Aug.- Two Russian battleships, the Petropavlovsk and the Andrei
Perozvanni, and one destroyer were sunk. A cruiser was also prob-
ably seriously damaged. The British losses were three coastal
motor-boats.
A telegram from Reuter’s Helsingfors correspondent gives
the British casualties as three officers and eight men killed.
Down to a late hour last night no further official information con-
cerning this affair had been issued, and inquiry at the Admiralty
elicited the reply that none was likely to be forthcoming.
In the absence of precise details the manner in which the Bol-
sheviks’ ships were disposed of can only be conjectured, but
in view of the fact that there are no heavy British warships in
the Baltic, it may be concluded that the damage was effected
by means of torpedoes, and not by gunfire. The fact that our
squadron had coastal motor-boats in action strengthens this
view. These C.M.B.s, as they are generally called, are fitted
with an ingenious system for discharging torpedoes from the
stern, and proved their value during the war with Germany
on many occasions.
ADMIRAL COWAN’S SUCCESS
The Commander-in-Chief of the British naval forces in the Baltic
is Rear-Admiral Sir Walter H. Cowan, C.B., D.S.O., M.V.O., Naval
Aide-de-Camp to the King, a very dashing officer who is not likely
to let slip any opportunity of hammering the enemy. He com-
manded the battle-cruiser Princess Royal in the Battle of Jutland,
where his services secured him the C.B. The “London Gazette”
announcement of this honour stated that he “commanded and
fought his ship with great skill and gallantry.” He was promoted to
the rank of Rear-Admiral in September, 1918, at the age of 48. In
1898 he served in the Benin Expedition, and on the Nile in the same
year, when he received the D.S.O. From 1901 to 1910 he was Naval
Aide-de-Camp to Earl Roberts. The strength of the forces under
Rear-Admiral Cowan is not exactly known, but it comprises a num-
ber of light cruisers and destroyers of modern type. A Swedish
report says that there is a British battleship at Reval, but her name
is not given, and the statement must be accepted with reserve, like
many others from the same quarter. For example, a Stockholm
telegram speaks of some hundreds of British troops taking part in
the fighting near Pskoff. It is, however, learnt from authoritative
quarters that there are no British troops actually taking part in the
operations round Pskoff. The nearest British force to this sector is
General Gough’s military mission, which, of course, consists only
of staff officers and instructors, and includes no fighting units.THE SUNKEN BATTLESHIPS
The Petropavlovsk was a battle cruiser of 23,300 tons displace-
ment, and formed one of a group of four “Baltic Dreadnoughts”
laid down in June, 1909. She had a length overall of 590 ½ feet, a
beam of 85½ feet, and a mean draught of 27½ feet. The armament
comprised twelve 12in guns, sixteen 4.7in, and four 3-pounders.
The ship was fitted with Parsons turbines of 42,000 horse-power,
and had a speed of 23 knots. Her nominal complement was about
1,100 officers and men.
The Andrei Perozvanni, laid down in 1903 and completed in
1911, was a battleship of 17,400 tons, and carried a comple-
ment of 800 officers and men. She had a length overall of
460ft, and a beam of 80ft. For a pre-Dreadnought ship, the
vessel carried a heavy armament – four 12in, fourteen 8in,
and twelve 4.7in guns, besides several smaller weapons. The
triple expansion engines were designed to develop 17,600
horse-power, giving a speed of 18 knots.
The engagement took place during the night of Sunday-Monday
off the Tolbaken Lighthouse. While it was proceeding, or perhaps
shortly before, British aeroplanes and motorboats again attacked
Kronstadt, setting it on fire. Reuter’s correspondent states that the
batteries of the fortress replied. An aeroplane was obliged to
descend at Styrsudd Lighthouse. The machine was damaged, but
the pilot was unhurt.ADVANCE ON PETROGRAD?
There are fresh reports of an advance against Petrograd by com-
bined Russian and Esthonian forces. During the past few days
some important developments have occurred, which may render
such an operation more feasible than it was. There has been estab-
lished at Pskoff a new and separate Government for North-West
Russia, to cover the three great provinces of Petrograd, Pskoff, and
Novgorod, which have a joint area of 80,000 square miles, with a
pre-war population of about 7,000,000. General Judenitch is the
War Minister in the new Government, and it is stated that his plan
is to advance with the North-West Army in combination with the
Esthonians, with whom the Pskoff Government has made an alli-
ance. The Allies have recently furnished supplies of food and war
material, but the actual fighting value of the North-West Army
appears to be somewhat doubtful, according to accounts received
lately. During the past few months there has been a great deal of
fierce fighting to the south and west of Petrograd, and at one time
the anti-Bolshevik forces reached points within twenty-five miles
of the city, but were then driven back by reinforced Soviet troops.
There appears to have been a lack of unity of command among the
anti-Bolshevik armies, but this defect will probably now be rem-
edied, as it is understood that General Judenitch will have supreme
control of operations. It is worthy of note that he and his associates
at Pskoff fully recognise the authority of Admiral Kolchak, who has
recently sent considerable supplies of food to North-West Russia.BALMORAL CASTLE
August 19th
Mr Paul Hughes was received by
The Queen and The Duke of
Edinburgh this afternoon when
Her Majesty invested him with
the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the
Royal Victorian Order.
Today’s birthdays
Prof Sir John Boardman,
archaeologist, is 92; Prof Peter
Day, chemist, 81; Prof Anthony
Seaton, Professor of
Environmental and Occupational
Medicine, Aberdeen University,
1988-2003, 81; Lord Macdonald
of Tradeston, Chancellor of the
Duchy of Lancaster, 2001-03, 79;
Dame Anne Evans, soprano, 78;
Mr Robin Oakley, writer and
broadcaster, 78; Sir Roger Gale,
MP, 76; Mr Peter Williamson,
Chairman, Solicitors Regulation
Authority, 2005-09, 72; Mr
Kieran Poynter, company
chairman, 69; Sir David
Beamish, Clerk of the
Parliaments, House of Lords,
2011-17, 67; Mr John Emburey,
Director of Cricket, MCC,
2006-08; former England
cricketer, 67; Baroness Royall of
Blaisdon, Principal, Somerville
College, Oxford; former Labour
Government Cabinet Minister,
64; Sir Desmond Swayne, MP,
former Conservative Government
Minister, 63; Mr Nigel Dodds,
MP, barrister; Unionist politician,
61; Miss Amanda Berry, Chief
Executive, Bafta, 58; Dr Robin
Niblett, Director, Royal Institute
of International Affairs, 58; Mr
David Walliams, actor and
writer, 48; Ms Crista Cullen, field
hockey player; Olympic gold
medallist, women’s tournament,
Rio 2016, 34; Mr Judd Trump,
snooker player; World Champion
2019, 30; and Mr Callum
Skinner, track cyclist; Olympic
gold medallist, team sprint, Rio
2016, 27.
Bridge news
The Cambria Cup, the Mixed
Pivot Teams Championship of
Wales, arranged this year as a
double elimination knock-out
culminating in an all-play-all final,
has taken place at Crossgates,
near Llandrindod Wells, writes
Julian Pottage, Bridge
Correspondent. The winners are:
1st Patrick Shields, Paul Denning,
Filip Kurbalija and Diane
Kurbalija, 55 VPs; 2nd Joan
Marray, David Flacks, Paul
Roberts and Julian Merrill, 42
VPs; 3rd Liz Commins,
Christopher Pope, Patrick
Murphy and David Stevenson, 39
VPs.
Legal news
The following have been
appointed Justices of the High
Court:
Mr William Trower, QC, has
been appointed to the Chancery
Division, and will take up his
appointment on Oct 1, 2019,
consequential to the retirement of
Mr Justice Peter Smith.
The Hon Karen Steyn, QC, has
been appointed to the Queen’s
Bench Division, and will take up
her appointment on Oct 1, 2019,
consequential to the retirement of
Mr Justice King.
Court
Circular
Mr C.J. Pearmund and
Señorita C.E. Bosch Dominguez^
The engagement is announced
between Charles, son of John
and Christine Pearmund, of
Sunningdale, Berkshire, and
Carlotta, daughter of Joan Bosch
Bosch and Raquel Dominguez
Carrillo, of Girona, Spain.
Online ref: 573038
Silver weddings
GOWANS - OAKES.—On 20th August
1994, at Friends Meeting House,
St Martin's Lane, London, Christophe to
Martha. 25 years' adventure and happy
parents of Theo and Stella.
Online ref: 572975COOPER.—Frederick Barry, Wg Cdr
(Rtd), RAF, passed away peacefully in
Perth, WA on 12th August 2019, aged
81 years. Sadly missed by his loving
family. Funeral at Christ Church
Claremont, WA on 26th August 2019.
Details: [email protected]
Online ref: A235414HORROCKS.—Peter Graham. Died on
Sunday 4th August 2019 in Colchester,
aged 75. Dear husband of Nerys, father
of Richard and Edward, Poppo to
Olivia, Freddie, Lauren, George, Charlie,
Freya and Ben. Retired insolvency
partner at Hogan Lovells and trustee of
Redwings Horse Sanctuary. Service of
Thanksgiving to be held at St James the
Great Church, Colchester on Wednesday
28th August 2019 at 2.15 p.m. Family
flowers only. Donations, if desired, made
payable to Redwings may be made
via Hunnaball of Colchester, York
House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester,
Essex CO2 7QT. Tel: 01206 760049.
Online ref: 572825PAGE.—Lt Cdr Henry William (Retd).
On August 10th 2019 in Tintagel, aged 89
years, formerly of Tremail and Durham.
Beloved husband of the late Ann, dearly
loved daddy of Alison, devoted grampi
and great grampi to Jonathan, Christine,
Stephen and Freddie. Funeral service to
take place in Cornwall. Any enquiries
please to Bodmin Funeral Services.
Tel: 01208 78300.
Online ref: 573017In memoriam
ROSS.—Lawrence. Much love on our
53rd Wedding Anniversary, Ann and our
family. St Bernard, pray for us.
Online ref: 571633THE LORD alone is God; God alone is
our defence. He is the God who makes
me strong, who makes my pathway safe.
He makes me sure-footed as a deer; he
keeps me safe on the mountains.
Psalm 18.31-33 (GNB)HAPPY 51ST MUM
Happy birthday to my Mum, we hope
you have a lovely day and enjoyed your
meal out on Sunday. See you later on
today! Thank you for everything you do
for me, Meg and Juno. Love from Amber
and James XO.
Online ref: 573064CUNNINGHAM.—On June 23rd 2019,
to Sophie (nèe Milnes Coates) and
Rupert, a girl, Cecily Rose Sophia,
a sister for Thea and Archie.
Online ref: A235416ROTHERAM.—Aileen Clare passed
away very peacefully on August 15th
2019, at home as she wished. Requiem
Mass at Olton Friary Church, Solihull on
Wednesday September 18th at 10.15 a.m.
No flowers please. Donations if wished,
to The Lourdes Fund, Erdington Abbey.
Online ref: A235410Mr J. Kahn and
Miss L.J. Peacock^
The marriage took place on Aug 17,
2019, in Los Angeles, between
Jason, son of Dr and Mrs Donald
Kahn, and Lucy, daughter of Mr
Michael Peacock and Mrs John
George.
Online ref: 573041
MURFET.—On 6th August 2019,
to Anna (née Stubbings) and Adam,
a son, Milo Kit.
Online ref: 573101JOHNSTON.—Marie-Therese (Pooch),
née de Zulueta, peacefully at home on
17th August, aged 64. Beloved wife of
Robert, adored mother of James and
Nicholas. Much loved grandmother of
Isabel, Jack and Jemima and stepmother
of Becs, Katie and Pip. Private funeral
and memorial service to be announced
in due course. No flowers please, but
donations, if wished, to Lawrence Home
Nurses.
Online ref: A235411WAIT.—Raymond Henry Frank, died
peacefully and surrounded by the love
of his family, on 6th August at Kingston
Hospital, Surrey. Dearly beloved
husband of Brenda and father of Andrea,
Sharon, Carolyn and Jessica, Ray was
also a much loved father-in-law,
grandfather and great-grandfather and
will be very sadly missed by all who
knew and loved him. Funeral at 1 p.m.
on Friday 30th August at St Mary's
Church, Hampton, Middlesex, and
afterwards at South West Middlesex
Crematorium. Family flowers only,
but donations, if desired, to The Royal
Star and Garter Homes at
http://www.starandgarter.org
Online ref: A235415MELLOR.—Michael (Mike) Frank.
Slipped his earthly chains gently on 15th
August, aged 87. Dearly loved and loving
husband of Janette (Jan) for 64 years and
loving and proud father, grandfather and
great-grandfather. Much loved and
greatly missed.
Online ref: A235426RANDALL.—Tony Dorothy (née
Jeffreys) died after a short illness on 12th
August, aged 77. Beloved wife of Derek
and much loved mother of Rupert, a
caring grandmother, sister and
stepmother. Tony lit up the lives of all
those she met with her vivaciousness
and indomitable spirit. Deeply loved by
her friends and family alike; she will be
sorely missed. Funeral at Chalfont St
Giles Parish Church at 1 p.m. on 5th
September, followed by a private family
committal. Family flowers only.
Donations, if desired, to The Good Grief
Trust http://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org
Online ref: A235419TEBBS.—Wg Cdr John William (Jake),
died aged 84, after a short illness, on
14th August 2019. Much loved husband
of the late Joyce and beloved father of
Abigail and Hannah. There will be a
family funeral in accordance with Jake’s
wishes, to avoid long and tiring
journeys. Family flowers only, but
donations, if wished, to the RAF
Benevolent Fund may be sent direct to
the charity.
Online ref: 573105HUTCHINSON.—Audrey Jean �Jinny’
(née Robson), died peacefully in hospital
on 16th August, aged 96. Much loved
wife of Lieutenant Colonel Christopher,
beloved mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. Family flowers only.
Donations to RNLI. Details are available
from Alan D. Haile Funeral Director.
Tel: 01665 720258. A splash of colour
would be lovely.
Online ref: A235427SMITH.—Monica, died peacefully at
home, on 11th August 2019. Devoted
wife to the late Colonel David Smith RM,
loving mother to Jonathan and
grandmother to Edd, Emily and Katie.
She will be greatly missed by all her
family and friends. Private family
cremation, followed by a Thanksgiving
Service, celebrating Monica’s life at
St Peter's Church, Pertenhall, Bedford,
on Friday 30th August at 12 noon.
Family flowers only please, donations
to be shared between St Peter's Church,
Pertenhall and Sue Ryder,
Moggerhanger may be sent to Crowsons
Funeral Directors, Oundle, PE8 5PS.
http://www.crowsonstobyhuntfd.co.uk
Online ref: 573100TALBOT-WILLIAMS.—Tony, Group
Captain RAF (ret'd), died peacefully
on 11th August, aged 95 years. Dear
husband to Diana, father of Simon,
Sarah, Richard and Julia and Grandpa to- Private family cremation. Celebration
gathering on Sunday 22nd September at
Hurds Hill, Langport TA10 0ND at 3 p.m.
Donations, if wished, to Diabetes UK.
Online ref: 573087
FOSTER.—Eveline Hilda
(née Carr-Ellison), died peacefully on
12th August 2019. Wife of the late Peter,
mother of Richard, Miles and Nigel and
much loved sister, grandmother and
friend. Funeral Service at St Michael and
All Angels, Howick, Northumberland
on Friday 23rd August at 2.30 p.m.
Family flowers only. Donations to the
Rare Breeds Survival Trust and the
Dogs Trust.
Online ref: 573109MacNAUGHTON.—Celia Waveney
(née Woodroffe) died in hospital, aged 82
on 8th July after a short illness. Beloved
wife of Ewan, mother to James, Guy and
Edward, Granny to Ben, Amy and Jamie,
and Sister to Ro. Private cremation
followed by a Service at Wye Church on
Friday 6th September at 2 p.m.
Online ref: 573092SHORTER.—Roger Michael, passed
away on 10th August 2019, aged 74.
Greatly missed by his family and friends
who will fondly remember him for
his love of sailing. Funeral at St John’s
Church, Kidmore End on Tuesday
3rd September at 11 a.m. Family flowers
only. Donations, if desired, to Sue Ryder,
Nettlebed or RNLI sent c/o Tomalin
& Son, 38 Reading Road, Henley, Oxon
RG9 1AG.
Online ref: 573108BROUGHTON.—Mairin 'Moo'
(née de Courcy Wheeler), died
peacefully on 14th August at home in
Portugal. Beloved wife of Bob, adored
mother of Clare and Thomas and
much loved grandmother. A celebration
of her life will be held in London at
a date to be announced.
Online ref: A235406
CLARK.—James Alasdair Kenneth,
on 15th August 2019, of Eriboll Estate,
Saltwood Castle and Hilmarton
Wiltshire, who �always did things to
excess’. Devoted father to Angus and
Titus and a loyal, loving and loved
husband to Julie. Private funeral.
A celebration of his life will take place
later. Donations, if desired, to Dorothy
House Hospice Care.
Online ref: A235417HARDIE.—Hamish Christopher Scott
died suddenly on 16th August 2019,
aged 30. Beloved son of Christopher
and Mary-Anne (Emma), adored
brother of Clemi, George and Izzy and
brother-in-law of Faye. Devoted uncle
to David and Theodora (Froggy).
Darling Gogs you will always be in our
hearts. Memorial service to be
announced.
Online ref: A235418Anniversaries
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