The disastrous wreck of HM Hospital ship ‘Rohilla,’ near Whitby, on October 
30, would in ordinary times, have attracted greater attention, the sufferings 
of the passengers and crew having been specially harrowing.  In this case, 84 
persons were drowned and 145 saved, and the necessaries provided for the 
latter, including railway fares, amounted to no less than £566 3s 5d, whilst  
the Society also expended £140 in temporary help to widows and orphans.   The 
Society’s Hon. Agent at Whitby, Mr RK Jackson (who took all measures possible 
for the comfort of the shipwrecked person, involving a great amount of 
trouble, exposure and inconvenience), received the following letter from the 
Secretary of the British India SN Company, owners of the wrecked ship:-

“Dear Sir, I am desired by the Directors of the British India Steam 
Navigation Company Limited, to convey to you the expression of their sincere 
thanks for the kindness shown and great assistance so willingly give by you 
to the survivors of the ‘Rohilla.’ ”