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John Parker Richards

Birth	:	1907 Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	13 Nov 1942
Burial	:	Knox Presbyterian Cemetery, Dublin Shore, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.2671000, -64.3747000
Inscription	:	RICHARDS John P. 13 Nov 1942 35 yrs Master Mariner - died at sea through enemy act
Description	:	Bridgewater Bulletin Wednesday, November 25th, 1942 The "Lillian E Kerr" one of the few surviving four-masted schooners surviving, and a vessel which was a familiar sight at the railway wharf, Bridgewater, has made her last voyage. The news was received on Monday by the owner, Captain J. L. Publicover, Dublin Shore that the ship had met disaster returning from New York with a cargo of coal. She was supposedly rammed by a steamer and cut in two, sinking immediately. Of the seven men aboard the "Kerr" only one, the owner's son-in-law, John Richards, who served as mate, is known to have been... Read More	Bridgewater Bulletin Wednesday, November 25th, 1942 The "Lillian E Kerr" one of the few surviving four-masted schooners surviving, and a vessel which was a familiar sight at the railway wharf, Bridgewater, has made her last voyage. The news was received on Monday by the owner, Captain J. L. Publicover, Dublin Shore that the ship had met disaster returning from New York with a cargo of coal. She was supposedly rammed by a steamer and cut in two, sinking immediately. Of the seven men aboard the "Kerr" only one, the owner's son-in-law, John Richards, who served as mate, is known to have been picked up after the crash but is said to have expired on the rescue ship from exposure in the water. The fate of the rest of the crew (six) is undetermined, but it is feared they were lost. It is hoped, however, that at last some may have been picked up the other ship. Those on board on her last voyage were: Captain William Publicover, Master, married, son of the owner, West Dublin. Mate John Richards, married, two children, West Dublin. Robert LeGag, cook, Mount Pleasant. Fletcher Oxner, married, one child, West Dublin. A youth by the name of Adams, Dublin Shore and two men from Tancook Island, were also declared on board. With thanks to Liz Burbidge. "The Lillian E. Kerr was lost at sea. There were 7 crew members on board. It collided with one ship, from a convoy of ships that left Halifax, N.S. The ship it collided with was the Alcoa Pilot. The crew heard the sounds of propellers in the night air and lit their running lights and flares. The captain of the Pilot was informed that lights were visible and that there could be the possibility of a ship dead ahead, but he maintained his course and ordered full speed ahead. A statement was made in the Master's report of the cable ship Cyrus Field, which participated in the convoy and picked up the only body found. It states that the Alcoa Pilot crashed into the schooner at 12-15am which sank in 2 minutes. About 3 1/2 miles from the site, the Cyrus Field was ordered to go back and look for survivors. They found a man yelling and picked him up. He stated that there were 7 of them and lapsed into unconsiousness until he died. The Lillian E. Kerr was owned by my Great Grandfather Captain James L. Publicover, of Dublin Shore, Nova Scotia. I get my information from the many stories told to me about my Great Grandfather by my Grandfather, Bruce, his son whom lost his brother and brother-in-law on that ship. I also get my information from a book my Great Aunt Dolly wrote about her father, Captain Publicover. He owned many schooner over his lifetime and 9 were lost at sea." (- courtesy Jodi Colbourne)

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John Parker Richards's memorial is located at: Knox Presbyterian Cemetery, Dublin Shore, Lunenburg County, Canada.
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Latitude: 44.2671000
Longitude: -64.3747000

Family Members:

Spouse

Virginia Annie Publicover Richards

(1911 - 1999)

Children

James John Douglas Richards

(1931 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Knox Presbyterian Cemetery
Dublin Shore, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2671000, -64.3747000

2. St. James Anglican Cemetery
Dublin Shore, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2714900, -64.3601200

3. Fort Point Cemetery
LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2888530, -64.3522230

4. Bush Island Cemetery
Bush Island, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2381750, -64.3704420

5. Old Bush Island Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2376810, -64.3714610

6. Publicover Cemetery
Crescent Beach, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2433940, -64.4050830

7. Romkey Family Cemetery
Crescent Beach, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2413559, -64.4052429

8. Croft Dale Cemetery
Crescent Beach, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2453190, -64.4183110

9. Community Cemetery (Old)
East LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3053300, -64.3644400

10. Corkum Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2805610, -64.4270420

11. St. Luke's Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2743100, -64.4296600

12. Mount Pleasant United Church Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2734690, -64.4308070

13. Lakeside Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2663080, -64.4341060

14. Riverside Cemetery
East LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3080800, -64.3578600

15. Creek Hill Cemetery
East LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3057600, -64.3464700

16. Shepherd's Hill Cemetery
Riverport, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2868300, -64.3202400

17. Bell's Island Cemetery
LaHave Island, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2240970, -64.3574940

18. Lahave Island Cemetery
LaHave Island, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2240970, -64.3574940

19. Tumblin Cemetery
LaHave Island, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2238890, -64.3575640

20. Pioneer Cemetery
Riverport, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2952200, -64.3211080

21. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
New Cumberland, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2872250, -64.4351750

22. New Cumberland Cemetery
New Cumberland, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2854300, -64.4512100

23. Rose Bay Community Cemetery
Rose Bay, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2971200, -64.3050700

24. Private Cemetery
Petite Rivière Bridge, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2346300, -64.4425300