Johann Tyczky, Danygraig Cemetery

Johann Tyczky
Danygraig Cemetery
kind permission Peter May

The grave of Johann Tyczky, Danygraig Cemetery

 

11^th March 1899, South Wales Daily Post, printed an announcement that on the 3,000-steel barque, Bertha would be replacing the Edmund on the Brazilian line, on the 10^th April 1899.

Before the Bertha, set sail on the 10^th April 1899, whilst at dock at the East Dock, on the 8^th April, a German seaman, Johann Tyczyk, fell to his death from top-mast.  Captain Mox Diltrich, stated that Johann had joined his crew on 11^th March. 

 

Evening Express
10th April 1899

The inquest in Johann’s death was held at the Vivian Arms, on the 10^th April before the corner Edward Stick. 

The South Wales Daily Post
10th April 1899

Johann was buried at Danygraig Cemetery on the 11^th April.  The grave was purchased by William Turpin, of Gloucester Place.

20th April 1899, South Wales Daily Post, announcement, that the Bertha, had past the Mumbles Lighthouse.  

South Wales Daily Post
20th April 1899

 

Who is William Turpin?

23 Gwydr Crescent, Uplands
Residence of William Turpin at the time the 1901 Census

The 1901 Census, record William, as residing with his family 23 Gwydr Crescent, Uplands.  His occupation is listed at Ship Broker.

1901 Census
31st March

 

Moving a decade to the 1911 Census, record William as residing with his family at Villa Rease, Sketty.  His occupation is listed at Shipowner, Shipbroker and Mineral Broker.

1911 Census
2nd April

Passenger List
Ranpura

During 1927, William, accompanied his daughter, Beryl Aubrey, as passenger on Ranpura, departing on 4^th February, and arriving at Mars.

Ranpura

 

William died 1947, and he left in his wife a fortune, £186,014 7s 7d.  This sum of money is worth  today £7 million.