Basic Details Surname Briggs Forenames C Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Joseph Robert 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) Steward Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Equinox" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Steward Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 25 Age at death 56 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace London Address 38, Albion St., Grimsby Relationships Husband of Mrs. Briggs