Burton upon Stather Heritage Group
The 21st of May History Calendar
On this day 124 years ago in 1900, Boy 1st Class Albert Waddingham of HMS Queen Mary, was born at Burton Stather. Son of Arthur and Alice Waddingham.
On this day 123 years ago in 1901 the Stather built sloop Rose in June
was sunk in the River Humber on Trinity Sands.
She was carrying gravel.
The crew escaped in the boat.