Basic Details Surname Maurice Forenames Thomas Hector Molesworth Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Was killed, together with most of the crew, when his ship HMS Princess Irene, blew up for no apparent reason when moored on the river Medway at Sheerness, Kent. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.N. Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Princess Irene Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Princess Irene Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Commander Death and Burial details Country of death England Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 27 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Lost his Life Manner of death reference Other