Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John 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) Second Engineer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Equinox" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Engineer Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 25 Age at death 40 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Grimsby Address 144, Castle St., Grimsby. Relationships Husband of Mrs. Smith