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214833 Master Mariner John Davidson Bruce Mercantile Marine SS Hans Jost from:Jarrow (d.30th May 1919 ) John Davidson Bruce was the Master of the SS Hans Jost he was aged 63 when died on 30th May 1919. Born in Aberdeen he lived in Jarrow. He was the husband of Margaret Bruce of 'Ardallie' Bethecar Road Harrow-on-the-hill London. On the 1911 census he is recorded as: John Davidson Bruce age 55 Master Mariner is with his wife Margaret and children at 'Ardallie' Victoria Terrace, Jarrow. On the family grave in Jarrow Cemetery it has 'In Loving Memory of John Davidson Bruce. Master Mariner. Born in the Parish of Old Deer Aberdeenshire 4th July 1855. Lost at sea through striking a floating mine 30th May 1919' John is also remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial. 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.**