HMS Invincible Survivors

There were six survivors of HMS Invincible when she was sunk at about 6.34 p.m. on 31st May 1916. The survivors were supported by a target raft and floating timber until picked up by H.M.S. "Badger" shortly after 7 p.m.


 * 1) Able Seaman Ernest George Dandridge (stationed in the Fore Control Top),
 * 2) Commander Hubert Edward Dannreuther (stationed in the Fore Control Top as Gunnery Officer),
 * 3) Gunner Bryan William Gasson RMA (stationed at "Q" turret rangefinder & blown out of the turret when it was hit; severely burned on the head and arms),
 * 4) Chief Yeoman of Signals Walter Maclean Pratt (stationed on the Director Tower platform),
 * 5) Lieutenant Cecil Stanley Sandford (stationed in the Fore Conning Tower, from which he escaped through the open hatch),
 * 6) C.P.O. Walter Saunders Thompson (stationed in the Fore Control Top),