MINT CASED GVR SILVER SEA GALLANTRY MEDAL, HMT CARONIA MAY 1917,

A superb mint cased GVR Sea Gallantry Medal in silver
To- JOSEPH.GARNER.HMT.CARONIA.MAY.1917.
In the latter part of May 1917, while H.M. Transport Caronia was at sea, travelling from Durban to Tunghi Bay, a series of fires broke out in her bunkers, accompanied by serious explosions of coal gas. For over five days the crew endeavoured to extinguish the fires; working in alternate watches they continually risked their lives in their efforts to suppress the continually extending fires, and never hesitated when their turn of this dangerous duty came. The ship’s master was at length obliged to ask for volunteers from the troops who were on board to provide additional assistance. The fires were finally extinguished on 31 May. In attempting to put out the fires, considerable risk was incurred, and the frequent explosions resulted in a number of men seriously injured.
A total of 30 Sea Gallantry Medals in silver were awarded for this action, 11 to the crew of Caronia, and 19 to the troops on board.
EF/MINT & mounted as worn from the original presentation ribbon & pin & housed in the original fitted case of issue.

Code: 59003