There will be a commemorative event in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire on the 13th August 2015 at 7:30pm to mark to sinking of the Troop Ship the Royal Edward with the loss of over 900 lives. The event is open to the public and the organisers are looking for descendants of the East Lancashire Field Ambulances who where on-board the ship.
More information can be found at
http://www.burnleyinthegreatwar.info/