James Vinicombe, Chief Petty Officer, RNCVR, VR 5725, Galiano (RCN)

HMCS Galiano

The Naval vessel "Galiano" sank in stormy seas in October 31st, 1918. The Galiano had been conducting fishery and Naval patrols from 1913 until she went down in October of 1918. One of her crew, Mr.James Vinicombe may have been one of the earliest fishery officers to lose his life on the Pacific Ocean, in the line of duty.

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