Basic Details Surname Day Forenames C Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Samuel William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sank after striking a mine in the North Sea Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Equinox" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Deck Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Equinox" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Deck Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 25 Age at death 19 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Hull Address 128, Tunnard St., Grimsby Relationships Son of Annie Eliza Day, and the late William Samuel Day