The Plough, St Asaph

May 6, 2015

Sad tale of Lusitania stewardess


Cunard Line stewardess Mary Elizabeth Jones, of Llanfairfechan, was temporarily transferred from her usual ship to RMS Lusitania, shortly before the liner ...

was sunk by enemy action 100 years ago. She had been intending to retire from her lengthy career at sea once the ship had docked in Liverpool, but she was one of almost 1,200 who drowned after the liner sank rapidly off the southern coast of Ireland. For more on her story, scan the HistoryPoints QR codes on the wall behind Llanfairfechan war memorial. Or click here