Battle or Action:

HMS Submarine E14, Sinking of

Detail :

In January 1918 HM Submarine E14 was ordered to go in pursuit of the Turkish battleship 'Goeben' which was reported to have run aground in the Dardanelles straits. The submarine negotiated passage of the straits successfully avoiding submarine nets and Turkish patrols. However, when they arrived at their destination they discovered the Goeben had gone. On the return journey they attacked a merchant ship, a target of opportunity. During the attack an explosion detonated, either the submarine hit a mine or the torpedo had exploded prematurely. The submarine was forced to surface and was then bombarded by shore batteries. Lieutenant Drew was on the bridge when the conning tower was hit. His body went overboard and was not recovered. For his part in the action Charles was mentioned in dispatches, the submarine commander, Lieutenant Commander White (CWGC)was awarded the Victoria Cross for his part.

Rank	Initials	Surname	Died	Lodge
E.A.	H.	CRANNAGE	28-01-1918	United Brethren No. 1923
Lt.	G.M.	DREW	28-01-1918	Lodge of St Oswald No. 1124
Ch. E.R.A.	J.B.B.	RANDALL	28-01-1918	Montague Guest No. 1900 St Clair No. 2074

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