HMS HAMPSHIRE was on a diplomatic mission to Russia, carrying Field Marshall Lord Kitchener and his staff. Williams, Kitchener and all his staff were among the 737 souls lost; only 12 crew survived. Source: .

This document was brought to the attention of the U-Boat Project 1914-18 by Geraint, Cwm Gwyn, Morfa Nefyn, who kindly allowed us to share it.