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216861 Fmn. William Barry Mercantile Marine SS Adela from:Dublin (d.27th Dec 1917) William Barry, aged 35, was born in Dublin. He was the son of James and Mary Arm Barry and husband of Mary Barry (nee McKay), of 31, Leland Place, Common St., Dublin He drowned, as a result of an attack by an enemy submarine and is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial in London. Update: He lost his life on 27th. December 1917 onboard the 685 tonne Cargo Ship S. S. Adela. On that fateful day she was sunk by the German 'U-Boat 100' commanded by Captain Freiherr Degenhart Van Loe. She was on a voyage from Dublin to Liverpool. 24 crew were lost. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**