Miss Annie Kelly

Annie Kelly, 19, was a deported third-class passenger from County Galway, Ireland, who had been detained at Ellis Island after she was discovered to have a heart condition on her  previous passage aboard Lusitania from Ireland to America. Her family in Boston appealed to Boston Mayor James Michael Curley and Massachusetts Congressman James Gallivan for …

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Mr. Edmond Ireton

Edmond Ireton, 36, was a third class passenger lost in the Lusitania sinking. He was from County Clare, Ireland, but as of spring 1915 had an address in New York. Ireton was described as being 5 feet 11 inches tall (180 cm) with a fair moustache and brown eyes. He was initially reported among the saved …

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Mr. Frank Houston

Frank Houston, 27, was a third-class passenger from Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland (now Northern Ireland). He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Houston of Fernbrook Cottage, Carnmoney Road, Belfast. Houston was lost in the Lusitania sinking. Contributors: Senan Molony References: Molony, Senan. Lusitania: An Irish Tragedy. Mercier Press 2004. pg 40. Larne Times, …

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Mr. Patrick Moran, Fireman

Patrick Moran, a fireman who served on the last voyage of the Lusitania was an Irish national and British subject who survived the Lusitania sinking. He resided at Errew, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Patrick Moran was in his bunk when he heard the dull thud of the torpedo striking Lusitania. After a muddled roar, he felt …

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