A number of former residents in this locality were among those on the ill-fated ship. Several were members of her staff.
Mr. J. A. Prideaux, of Bournemouth, was one of the stewards, and acted as purser's clerk; he was until quite recently employed by Mr. F. T. Cutler, of Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, and was well known as joint hon. secretary of the Bournemouth Wanderers Football Club.