Captain George McCartney Sime
George McCartney Sime was Captain of SS Rothermere which was sunk on 20 May 1941. He came from a sea faring family and previously survived the sinking of the Geraldine Mary.
He had been planning to emigrate to Newfoundland with his wife Lilian, son Robert and daughter Elizabeth. He was greatly loved as a husband, father, son and brother. Whilst his family recognised his bravery, his loss was keenly felt through the years that followed.
He is picture with his son Robert and daughter Beth.
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