Basic Details Surname Blake Forenames J P Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward James War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sunk by U-boat 70m NE by N of Spurn Light Vessel Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Mayfly" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Skipper Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Mayfly" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Skipper Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 24 Manner of death reference Other