Basic Details Surname Ryan Forenames Patrick Edward James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Notes New HM Submarine "Thetis" was engaged in sea trials when a serious technical accident occurred resulting in many lives lost. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HM Submarine Thetis Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Thetis Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Liverpool Bay Year of death 1939 Month of death June Manner of death as stated Lost his Life in HM Submarine Thetis Manner of death reference Other