18 Oct 1918 // Store ship RFA Industry sank after being torpedoed, probably by U-boat UB.92, in the approaches to Strangford Loch. She was part of a small convoy from Kingstown (Dún Laoghaire) to Belfast when attacked. Twenty men lost their lives. #RoyalFleetAuxiliary #WW1 #NavalHistory

N.B. The records are not clear on whether the White Head was a Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel or a hired merchant vessel when sunk. Her commanding officer at the time, Lt Thomas Mann Heddles (who survived), was a Royal Naval Reserve officer. #RoyalFleetAuxiliary #WW1 #NavalHistory

A question on #RoyalFleetAuxiliary tabled by Rachel Gilmour on 14-09-2026 has been answered by Mr Calvin Bailey. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-09-14/29834

22 Sept 1942 // Oil tanker RFA Gray Ranger, in ballast with convoy QP14 from Russia to Scotland, was torpedoed and sunk west of Jan Mayen Island by U.435. Six of her crew were killed and 32 survivors were evacuated before the ship was scuttled with gunfire. #RoyalFleetAuxiliary #WW2 #NavalHistory

Haywards Heath Town Council proudly supports #MerchantNavyDay 2026.
Today, we are flying the Red Ensign at the Town Hall to honour and remember the dedication, courage, and sacrifices of our Merchant Navy seafarers, past and present.
#RedEnsign #Seafarers #MerchantNavy #RoyalFleetAuxiliary