Seaman Moses Brennan
The Merchant Navy
SS "St. Patrick" London
Aged 42.
Moses Brennan, son of Edward Brennan and Catherine Brennan, formerly Roche, was born at Trimmer's Lane West, Wexford, on 7 March 1898.
He was the first born of twins, born at 11pm. His brother Edward was born at 11.30pm.
Marriage
Moses Brennan, aged 23, a bachelor, a Sailor, of Ram Street, Wexford, son of Edward Brennan, married Alice Doran, aged 23, a spinster, of Selskar Street, Wexford, daughter of John Doran, a Labourer, on 23 October 1922, at St. Peter’s Church, Wexford.
The following article is taken from
The Waterford News, 23 August 1940, page 10.
YET ANOTHER ATTACK ON ROSSLARE BOAT
Thrilling and Terrifying Experience
A thrilling battle took place about 15 miles off the South Wexford coast on Tuesday, when the Great Western Railway steamer St. Patrick, bound from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour, was attacked by three German bombers.
The passengers and crew gave a graphic description of the battle. " The three 'planes suddenly swooped down out of a cloudy sky."
"The moment they were observed the ship's gunners opened fire. The 'planes circled over the ship and commenced to bomb us. Some of the bombs struck the water near the steamer and the explosions made the ship shudder." There were over fifty passengers on board, including many women and children.
One woman said:—" We saw three big dark-coloured 'planes diving towards us and heard the bursts of fire from the mail boat guns. Then we were all ordered below and made put on our life jackets. The ship continued both guns firing continuously. After about twenty minutes the machines were driven off, but we were not allowed on deck until the ship reached Irish territorial waters."
A ship's officer said that all the passengers behaved splendidly. One woman travelling with four small children said that the children were so interested in the life-jackets that they paid no notice to the roar of the ship's guns, although she herself was terrified. On arrival at Rosslare the passengers' faces were white and wan as they streamed down the gangway, but they soon cheered up after their terrifying ordeal.
This is the second attack on the St. Patrick within the past few days. The ship is about 3,000 tons gross, and is registered in London. She carries a crew of fifty.
INQUEST ON VICTIM OF FIRST ATTACK.
An inquest on Moses Brennan, Wexford, whose death occurred in Wexford Co. Hospital from the effects of bullet wounds received when the St Patrick, a Great Western Company mail steamer, was machine-gunned by a German 'plane on her way from Fishguard to Rosslare, was held by Mr. Michael Kavanagh, solr., acting Coroner, and a jury.
John Brennan, Earn Street, Wexford, son of Moses Brennan, stated that his father had been home on a visit on last Thursday evening, and rejoined the St. Patrick, on which he was employed as seaman, on Thursday night at Rosslare. He identified the remains, and said that his father was 46 years of age. Dr. John A. Driscoll, house surgeon, stated that Moses Brennan had a compound fracture of the right leg and the fibia and nerves were severely lacerated. It was necessary to amputate the leg. He died four hours after being admitted to the hospital.
CAPTAIN'S EVIDENCE.
Captain Faraday, master of the St. Patrick, said that the ship left Fishguard on Saturday afternoon. Moses Brennan was keeping a look-out in a shelter provided for the purpose on top of the wheelhouse, over the bridge. Ten miles E.S.E. of the Tuskar Captain Faraday said he was on the bridge looking out for the Tuskar Lighthouse, when he suddenly heard the rattle of machine-gun fire.
He looked behind him and saw a 'plane about 200 feet away astern, flying towards the ship at about the height of the masts. He could not say that he saw bullets hit the deck. He took shelter, behind the wheelhouse from the bullets, and he took it that the ship was being "sprayed" with bullets, as the noise continued for several seconds. He did not see the 'plane drop anything, but he was told that it had dropped a bomb. As the 'plane passed her rear gun opened fire on the ship, and he heard bullets strike the deck, and the 'plane then flew away. He heard Brennan shout " Oh, my leg." Seaman Kent ran round the wheelhouse and found Brennan lying on the deck at the foot of the ladder. Kent carried him into the wheelhouse. Blood was flowing from Brennan's right leg and he was in great pain. A nurse, who was a passenger, and a man on board applied first aid to Brennan and to a passenger named Jacob who was also hit by bullets. The ship then made full speed to Rosslare, where the wounded men were put on a special train and taken to Wexford Hospital.
TRIBUTE TO NURSE.
Captain Faraday paid a tribute to Nurse Maloney, of Clogheen, Co. Tipperary, who gave first aid to the wounded men on board the ship. Baden Mendus, first officer of the St. Patrick, said that a tourniquet was tied around Brennan's leg when he was taken into the wheelhouse. It was possible that Brennan fell down the ladder to the deck after being shot. A verdict that death was due to fractures and shock caused by bullet wounds was returned, and the Acting Coroner said that the Captain and first officer were to be congratulated on their narrow escape. That very afternoon they had had to go through the same experience, and were in the happy position of being able to appear at the inquest after another escape.
NURSES BRAVERY.
It is now revealed that the young nurse who behaved so gallantly during the attack by a German 'plane on the G.W.R. mail boat, St. Patrick, eighteen miles off the south Wexford coast, was Miss Maloney, Clogheen, near Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Miss Maloney bravely stood by the wounded men staunching the flow of blood for two hours. She worked with the ship's officers and rendered every
possible assistance. Then, although by doing so she lost the only train available to take her home, she accompanied the men in the special train which took them from Rosslare to hospital. Captain J. Faraday, commander of the St. Patrick and many passengers were loud in their praise of Miss Maloney.
FUNERAL OF MOSES BRENNAN
The funeral of Moses Brennan, seaman, Ram Street, Wexford, who died from bullet wounds, took place to St. Ibar's Cemetery, Crosstown. Those present included Mr. W.G. Wakely, G.W.R. agent, Rosslare, who represented Captain H. Reid, marine superintendent of the company. Mr. J. Britt, Harbour Master, Rosslare was also present.
A Further Detail.
The Pembroke/Rosslare Ferry St. Patrick was attacked by a lone German aircraft about 15 miles off the Irish coast on the 17 August 1940. The aircraft attacked the ferry with its machine guns hitting seaman Moses Brennan in the leg. The ferry continued its passage to Rosslare where the seaman was taken off and transferred to Wexford hospital where he had a leg amputated. Because of the unavoidable delay in sailing into Rosslare Harbour and then transferring him to Wexford Hospital, Moses Brennan later succumbed to his wounds. The ferry was attacked again ten months later on 13 June 1941, mid-St. George's Channel, and sunk with the loss of thirty souls including Moses Brennan's son John Brennan, who had joined the ship after his father had died.
Death Certificate
Moses Brennan, aged 46, married, a Sailor, from Ram Street, Wexford, died at the County Hospital, Wexford, on 17 August 1940.
The cause of death was Shock following compound fractures of the right Tibia and Fibula, caused by a bullet wound, 7 hours.
His death was registered on 27 August 1940, on foot of information received from the Coroner for South Wexford, following an Inquest held on 20 August 1940.
The Merchant Navy
SS "St. Patrick" London
Aged 42.
Moses Brennan, son of Edward Brennan and Catherine Brennan, formerly Roche, was born at Trimmer's Lane West, Wexford, on 7 March 1898.
He was the first born of twins, born at 11pm. His brother Edward was born at 11.30pm.
Marriage
Moses Brennan, aged 23, a bachelor, a Sailor, of Ram Street, Wexford, son of Edward Brennan, married Alice Doran, aged 23, a spinster, of Selskar Street, Wexford, daughter of John Doran, a Labourer, on 23 October 1922, at St. Peter’s Church, Wexford.
The following article is taken from
The Waterford News, 23 August 1940, page 10.
YET ANOTHER ATTACK ON ROSSLARE BOAT
Thrilling and Terrifying Experience
A thrilling battle took place about 15 miles off the South Wexford coast on Tuesday, when the Great Western Railway steamer St. Patrick, bound from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour, was attacked by three German bombers.
The passengers and crew gave a graphic description of the battle. " The three 'planes suddenly swooped down out of a cloudy sky."
"The moment they were observed the ship's gunners opened fire. The 'planes circled over the ship and commenced to bomb us. Some of the bombs struck the water near the steamer and the explosions made the ship shudder." There were over fifty passengers on board, including many women and children.
One woman said:—" We saw three big dark-coloured 'planes diving towards us and heard the bursts of fire from the mail boat guns. Then we were all ordered below and made put on our life jackets. The ship continued both guns firing continuously. After about twenty minutes the machines were driven off, but we were not allowed on deck until the ship reached Irish territorial waters."
A ship's officer said that all the passengers behaved splendidly. One woman travelling with four small children said that the children were so interested in the life-jackets that they paid no notice to the roar of the ship's guns, although she herself was terrified. On arrival at Rosslare the passengers' faces were white and wan as they streamed down the gangway, but they soon cheered up after their terrifying ordeal.
This is the second attack on the St. Patrick within the past few days. The ship is about 3,000 tons gross, and is registered in London. She carries a crew of fifty.
INQUEST ON VICTIM OF FIRST ATTACK.
An inquest on Moses Brennan, Wexford, whose death occurred in Wexford Co. Hospital from the effects of bullet wounds received when the St Patrick, a Great Western Company mail steamer, was machine-gunned by a German 'plane on her way from Fishguard to Rosslare, was held by Mr. Michael Kavanagh, solr., acting Coroner, and a jury.
John Brennan, Earn Street, Wexford, son of Moses Brennan, stated that his father had been home on a visit on last Thursday evening, and rejoined the St. Patrick, on which he was employed as seaman, on Thursday night at Rosslare. He identified the remains, and said that his father was 46 years of age. Dr. John A. Driscoll, house surgeon, stated that Moses Brennan had a compound fracture of the right leg and the fibia and nerves were severely lacerated. It was necessary to amputate the leg. He died four hours after being admitted to the hospital.
CAPTAIN'S EVIDENCE.
Captain Faraday, master of the St. Patrick, said that the ship left Fishguard on Saturday afternoon. Moses Brennan was keeping a look-out in a shelter provided for the purpose on top of the wheelhouse, over the bridge. Ten miles E.S.E. of the Tuskar Captain Faraday said he was on the bridge looking out for the Tuskar Lighthouse, when he suddenly heard the rattle of machine-gun fire.
He looked behind him and saw a 'plane about 200 feet away astern, flying towards the ship at about the height of the masts. He could not say that he saw bullets hit the deck. He took shelter, behind the wheelhouse from the bullets, and he took it that the ship was being "sprayed" with bullets, as the noise continued for several seconds. He did not see the 'plane drop anything, but he was told that it had dropped a bomb. As the 'plane passed her rear gun opened fire on the ship, and he heard bullets strike the deck, and the 'plane then flew away. He heard Brennan shout " Oh, my leg." Seaman Kent ran round the wheelhouse and found Brennan lying on the deck at the foot of the ladder. Kent carried him into the wheelhouse. Blood was flowing from Brennan's right leg and he was in great pain. A nurse, who was a passenger, and a man on board applied first aid to Brennan and to a passenger named Jacob who was also hit by bullets. The ship then made full speed to Rosslare, where the wounded men were put on a special train and taken to Wexford Hospital.
TRIBUTE TO NURSE.
Captain Faraday paid a tribute to Nurse Maloney, of Clogheen, Co. Tipperary, who gave first aid to the wounded men on board the ship. Baden Mendus, first officer of the St. Patrick, said that a tourniquet was tied around Brennan's leg when he was taken into the wheelhouse. It was possible that Brennan fell down the ladder to the deck after being shot. A verdict that death was due to fractures and shock caused by bullet wounds was returned, and the Acting Coroner said that the Captain and first officer were to be congratulated on their narrow escape. That very afternoon they had had to go through the same experience, and were in the happy position of being able to appear at the inquest after another escape.
NURSES BRAVERY.
It is now revealed that the young nurse who behaved so gallantly during the attack by a German 'plane on the G.W.R. mail boat, St. Patrick, eighteen miles off the south Wexford coast, was Miss Maloney, Clogheen, near Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Miss Maloney bravely stood by the wounded men staunching the flow of blood for two hours. She worked with the ship's officers and rendered every
possible assistance. Then, although by doing so she lost the only train available to take her home, she accompanied the men in the special train which took them from Rosslare to hospital. Captain J. Faraday, commander of the St. Patrick and many passengers were loud in their praise of Miss Maloney.
FUNERAL OF MOSES BRENNAN
The funeral of Moses Brennan, seaman, Ram Street, Wexford, who died from bullet wounds, took place to St. Ibar's Cemetery, Crosstown. Those present included Mr. W.G. Wakely, G.W.R. agent, Rosslare, who represented Captain H. Reid, marine superintendent of the company. Mr. J. Britt, Harbour Master, Rosslare was also present.
A Further Detail.
The Pembroke/Rosslare Ferry St. Patrick was attacked by a lone German aircraft about 15 miles off the Irish coast on the 17 August 1940. The aircraft attacked the ferry with its machine guns hitting seaman Moses Brennan in the leg. The ferry continued its passage to Rosslare where the seaman was taken off and transferred to Wexford hospital where he had a leg amputated. Because of the unavoidable delay in sailing into Rosslare Harbour and then transferring him to Wexford Hospital, Moses Brennan later succumbed to his wounds. The ferry was attacked again ten months later on 13 June 1941, mid-St. George's Channel, and sunk with the loss of thirty souls including Moses Brennan's son John Brennan, who had joined the ship after his father had died.
Death Certificate
Moses Brennan, aged 46, married, a Sailor, from Ram Street, Wexford, died at the County Hospital, Wexford, on 17 August 1940.
The cause of death was Shock following compound fractures of the right Tibia and Fibula, caused by a bullet wound, 7 hours.
His death was registered on 27 August 1940, on foot of information received from the Coroner for South Wexford, following an Inquest held on 20 August 1940.
Seaman Moses Brennan
The Merchant Navy
SS "St. Patrick" London
Aged 42.
Moses Brennan, son of Edward Brennan and Catherine Brennan, formerly Roche, was born at Trimmer's Lane West, Wexford, on 7 March 1898.
He was the first born of twins, born at 11pm. His brother Edward was born at 11.30pm.
Marriage
Moses Brennan, aged 23, a bachelor, a Sailor, of Ram Street, Wexford, son of Edward Brennan, married Alice Doran, aged 23, a spinster, of Selskar Street, Wexford, daughter of John Doran, a Labourer, on 23 October 1922, at St. Peter’s Church, Wexford.
The following article is taken from
The Waterford News, 23 August 1940, page 10.
YET ANOTHER ATTACK ON ROSSLARE BOAT
Thrilling and Terrifying Experience
A thrilling battle took place about 15 miles off the South Wexford coast on Tuesday, when the Great Western Railway steamer St. Patrick, bound from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour, was attacked by three German bombers.
The passengers and crew gave a graphic description of the battle. " The three 'planes suddenly swooped down out of a cloudy sky."
"The moment they were observed the ship's gunners opened fire. The 'planes circled over the ship and commenced to bomb us. Some of the bombs struck the water near the steamer and the explosions made the ship shudder." There were over fifty passengers on board, including many women and children.
One woman said:—" We saw three big dark-coloured 'planes diving towards us and heard the bursts of fire from the mail boat guns. Then we were all ordered below and made put on our life jackets. The ship continued both guns firing continuously. After about twenty minutes the machines were driven off, but we were not allowed on deck until the ship reached Irish territorial waters."
A ship's officer said that all the passengers behaved splendidly. One woman travelling with four small children said that the children were so interested in the life-jackets that they paid no notice to the roar of the ship's guns, although she herself was terrified. On arrival at Rosslare the passengers' faces were white and wan as they streamed down the gangway, but they soon cheered up after their terrifying ordeal.
This is the second attack on the St. Patrick within the past few days. The ship is about 3,000 tons gross, and is registered in London. She carries a crew of fifty.
INQUEST ON VICTIM OF FIRST ATTACK.
An inquest on Moses Brennan, Wexford, whose death occurred in Wexford Co. Hospital from the effects of bullet wounds received when the St Patrick, a Great Western Company mail steamer, was machine-gunned by a German 'plane on her way from Fishguard to Rosslare, was held by Mr. Michael Kavanagh, solr., acting Coroner, and a jury.
John Brennan, Earn Street, Wexford, son of Moses Brennan, stated that his father had been home on a visit on last Thursday evening, and rejoined the St. Patrick, on which he was employed as seaman, on Thursday night at Rosslare. He identified the remains, and said that his father was 46 years of age. Dr. John A. Driscoll, house surgeon, stated that Moses Brennan had a compound fracture of the right leg and the fibia and nerves were severely lacerated. It was necessary to amputate the leg. He died four hours after being admitted to the hospital.
CAPTAIN'S EVIDENCE.
Captain Faraday, master of the St. Patrick, said that the ship left Fishguard on Saturday afternoon. Moses Brennan was keeping a look-out in a shelter provided for the purpose on top of the wheelhouse, over the bridge. Ten miles E.S.E. of the Tuskar Captain Faraday said he was on the bridge looking out for the Tuskar Lighthouse, when he suddenly heard the rattle of machine-gun fire.
He looked behind him and saw a 'plane about 200 feet away astern, flying towards the ship at about the height of the masts. He could not say that he saw bullets hit the deck. He took shelter, behind the wheelhouse from the bullets, and he took it that the ship was being "sprayed" with bullets, as the noise continued for several seconds. He did not see the 'plane drop anything, but he was told that it had dropped a bomb. As the 'plane passed her rear gun opened fire on the ship, and he heard bullets strike the deck, and the 'plane then flew away. He heard Brennan shout " Oh, my leg." Seaman Kent ran round the wheelhouse and found Brennan lying on the deck at the foot of the ladder. Kent carried him into the wheelhouse. Blood was flowing from Brennan's right leg and he was in great pain. A nurse, who was a passenger, and a man on board applied first aid to Brennan and to a passenger named Jacob who was also hit by bullets. The ship then made full speed to Rosslare, where the wounded men were put on a special train and taken to Wexford Hospital.
TRIBUTE TO NURSE.
Captain Faraday paid a tribute to Nurse Maloney, of Clogheen, Co. Tipperary, who gave first aid to the wounded men on board the ship. Baden Mendus, first officer of the St. Patrick, said that a tourniquet was tied around Brennan's leg when he was taken into the wheelhouse. It was possible that Brennan fell down the ladder to the deck after being shot. A verdict that death was due to fractures and shock caused by bullet wounds was returned, and the Acting Coroner said that the Captain and first officer were to be congratulated on their narrow escape. That very afternoon they had had to go through the same experience, and were in the happy position of being able to appear at the inquest after another escape.
NURSES BRAVERY.
It is now revealed that the young nurse who behaved so gallantly during the attack by a German 'plane on the G.W.R. mail boat, St. Patrick, eighteen miles off the south Wexford coast, was Miss Maloney, Clogheen, near Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Miss Maloney bravely stood by the wounded men staunching the flow of blood for two hours. She worked with the ship's officers and rendered every
possible assistance. Then, although by doing so she lost the only train available to take her home, she accompanied the men in the special train which took them from Rosslare to hospital. Captain J. Faraday, commander of the St. Patrick and many passengers were loud in their praise of Miss Maloney.
FUNERAL OF MOSES BRENNAN
The funeral of Moses Brennan, seaman, Ram Street, Wexford, who died from bullet wounds, took place to St. Ibar's Cemetery, Crosstown. Those present included Mr. W.G. Wakely, G.W.R. agent, Rosslare, who represented Captain H. Reid, marine superintendent of the company. Mr. J. Britt, Harbour Master, Rosslare was also present.
A Further Detail.
The Pembroke/Rosslare Ferry St. Patrick was attacked by a lone German aircraft about 15 miles off the Irish coast on the 17 August 1940. The aircraft attacked the ferry with its machine guns hitting seaman Moses Brennan in the leg. The ferry continued its passage to Rosslare where the seaman was taken off and transferred to Wexford hospital where he had a leg amputated. Because of the unavoidable delay in sailing into Rosslare Harbour and then transferring him to Wexford Hospital, Moses Brennan later succumbed to his wounds. The ferry was attacked again ten months later on 13 June 1941, mid-St. George's Channel, and sunk with the loss of thirty souls including Moses Brennan's son John Brennan, who had joined the ship after his father had died.
Death Certificate
Moses Brennan, aged 46, married, a Sailor, from Ram Street, Wexford, died at the County Hospital, Wexford, on 17 August 1940.
The cause of death was Shock following compound fractures of the right Tibia and Fibula, caused by a bullet wound, 7 hours.
His death was registered on 27 August 1940, on foot of information received from the Coroner for South Wexford, following an Inquest held on 20 August 1940.
The Merchant Navy
SS "St. Patrick" London
Aged 42.
Moses Brennan, son of Edward Brennan and Catherine Brennan, formerly Roche, was born at Trimmer's Lane West, Wexford, on 7 March 1898.
He was the first born of twins, born at 11pm. His brother Edward was born at 11.30pm.
Marriage
Moses Brennan, aged 23, a bachelor, a Sailor, of Ram Street, Wexford, son of Edward Brennan, married Alice Doran, aged 23, a spinster, of Selskar Street, Wexford, daughter of John Doran, a Labourer, on 23 October 1922, at St. Peter’s Church, Wexford.
The following article is taken from
The Waterford News, 23 August 1940, page 10.
YET ANOTHER ATTACK ON ROSSLARE BOAT
Thrilling and Terrifying Experience
A thrilling battle took place about 15 miles off the South Wexford coast on Tuesday, when the Great Western Railway steamer St. Patrick, bound from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour, was attacked by three German bombers.
The passengers and crew gave a graphic description of the battle. " The three 'planes suddenly swooped down out of a cloudy sky."
"The moment they were observed the ship's gunners opened fire. The 'planes circled over the ship and commenced to bomb us. Some of the bombs struck the water near the steamer and the explosions made the ship shudder." There were over fifty passengers on board, including many women and children.
One woman said:—" We saw three big dark-coloured 'planes diving towards us and heard the bursts of fire from the mail boat guns. Then we were all ordered below and made put on our life jackets. The ship continued both guns firing continuously. After about twenty minutes the machines were driven off, but we were not allowed on deck until the ship reached Irish territorial waters."
A ship's officer said that all the passengers behaved splendidly. One woman travelling with four small children said that the children were so interested in the life-jackets that they paid no notice to the roar of the ship's guns, although she herself was terrified. On arrival at Rosslare the passengers' faces were white and wan as they streamed down the gangway, but they soon cheered up after their terrifying ordeal.
This is the second attack on the St. Patrick within the past few days. The ship is about 3,000 tons gross, and is registered in London. She carries a crew of fifty.
INQUEST ON VICTIM OF FIRST ATTACK.
An inquest on Moses Brennan, Wexford, whose death occurred in Wexford Co. Hospital from the effects of bullet wounds received when the St Patrick, a Great Western Company mail steamer, was machine-gunned by a German 'plane on her way from Fishguard to Rosslare, was held by Mr. Michael Kavanagh, solr., acting Coroner, and a jury.
John Brennan, Earn Street, Wexford, son of Moses Brennan, stated that his father had been home on a visit on last Thursday evening, and rejoined the St. Patrick, on which he was employed as seaman, on Thursday night at Rosslare. He identified the remains, and said that his father was 46 years of age. Dr. John A. Driscoll, house surgeon, stated that Moses Brennan had a compound fracture of the right leg and the fibia and nerves were severely lacerated. It was necessary to amputate the leg. He died four hours after being admitted to the hospital.
CAPTAIN'S EVIDENCE.
Captain Faraday, master of the St. Patrick, said that the ship left Fishguard on Saturday afternoon. Moses Brennan was keeping a look-out in a shelter provided for the purpose on top of the wheelhouse, over the bridge. Ten miles E.S.E. of the Tuskar Captain Faraday said he was on the bridge looking out for the Tuskar Lighthouse, when he suddenly heard the rattle of machine-gun fire.
He looked behind him and saw a 'plane about 200 feet away astern, flying towards the ship at about the height of the masts. He could not say that he saw bullets hit the deck. He took shelter, behind the wheelhouse from the bullets, and he took it that the ship was being "sprayed" with bullets, as the noise continued for several seconds. He did not see the 'plane drop anything, but he was told that it had dropped a bomb. As the 'plane passed her rear gun opened fire on the ship, and he heard bullets strike the deck, and the 'plane then flew away. He heard Brennan shout " Oh, my leg." Seaman Kent ran round the wheelhouse and found Brennan lying on the deck at the foot of the ladder. Kent carried him into the wheelhouse. Blood was flowing from Brennan's right leg and he was in great pain. A nurse, who was a passenger, and a man on board applied first aid to Brennan and to a passenger named Jacob who was also hit by bullets. The ship then made full speed to Rosslare, where the wounded men were put on a special train and taken to Wexford Hospital.
TRIBUTE TO NURSE.
Captain Faraday paid a tribute to Nurse Maloney, of Clogheen, Co. Tipperary, who gave first aid to the wounded men on board the ship. Baden Mendus, first officer of the St. Patrick, said that a tourniquet was tied around Brennan's leg when he was taken into the wheelhouse. It was possible that Brennan fell down the ladder to the deck after being shot. A verdict that death was due to fractures and shock caused by bullet wounds was returned, and the Acting Coroner said that the Captain and first officer were to be congratulated on their narrow escape. That very afternoon they had had to go through the same experience, and were in the happy position of being able to appear at the inquest after another escape.
NURSES BRAVERY.
It is now revealed that the young nurse who behaved so gallantly during the attack by a German 'plane on the G.W.R. mail boat, St. Patrick, eighteen miles off the south Wexford coast, was Miss Maloney, Clogheen, near Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Miss Maloney bravely stood by the wounded men staunching the flow of blood for two hours. She worked with the ship's officers and rendered every
possible assistance. Then, although by doing so she lost the only train available to take her home, she accompanied the men in the special train which took them from Rosslare to hospital. Captain J. Faraday, commander of the St. Patrick and many passengers were loud in their praise of Miss Maloney.
FUNERAL OF MOSES BRENNAN
The funeral of Moses Brennan, seaman, Ram Street, Wexford, who died from bullet wounds, took place to St. Ibar's Cemetery, Crosstown. Those present included Mr. W.G. Wakely, G.W.R. agent, Rosslare, who represented Captain H. Reid, marine superintendent of the company. Mr. J. Britt, Harbour Master, Rosslare was also present.
A Further Detail.
The Pembroke/Rosslare Ferry St. Patrick was attacked by a lone German aircraft about 15 miles off the Irish coast on the 17 August 1940. The aircraft attacked the ferry with its machine guns hitting seaman Moses Brennan in the leg. The ferry continued its passage to Rosslare where the seaman was taken off and transferred to Wexford hospital where he had a leg amputated. Because of the unavoidable delay in sailing into Rosslare Harbour and then transferring him to Wexford Hospital, Moses Brennan later succumbed to his wounds. The ferry was attacked again ten months later on 13 June 1941, mid-St. George's Channel, and sunk with the loss of thirty souls including Moses Brennan's son John Brennan, who had joined the ship after his father had died.
Death Certificate
Moses Brennan, aged 46, married, a Sailor, from Ram Street, Wexford, died at the County Hospital, Wexford, on 17 August 1940.
The cause of death was Shock following compound fractures of the right Tibia and Fibula, caused by a bullet wound, 7 hours.
His death was registered on 27 August 1940, on foot of information received from the Coroner for South Wexford, following an Inquest held on 20 August 1940.
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