Ormskirk Advertiser 10th October 1918 ORMSKIRK'S STEWARD'S LUCKY ESCAPE Amongst the few survivors of the crew of the Burutu sunk in collision last week Mr J.W. Banks of Southport-road, Ormskirk, who escaped by jumping into the sea after the vessel was struck armed with a life jacket. He swam about for a considerable time before being picked up by one of the ship's boats. He lost all his belongings.

South Wales October 1918 The Rev G. Jones of the New Congregational Chapel, Hendy, has received news that his only surviving son, Petty Officer R. Elfin Jones, was lost in the Burutu. Eleven months ago his elder son, Lieutenant R. Alun Jones, was killed in action.

Sunderland Daily Echo 15th October 1918 BROWN - Lost in collision on October 3rd, on s.s. Burutu, David W Brown 4th engineer. Ever remembered by his friends, Mr and Mrs Bell, 36 Robinson St. BROWN - Lost in collision on October 3rd on s.s. Burutu, David W Brown 4th engineer of 39 Robinson street, ever remembered and deeply mourned by his loving aunt Esther Nisbet. BROWN - Lost in collision on October 3rd on s.s. Burutu, David W Brown, 4th engineer, of 39 Robinson street. Ever