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S.T. River Dart FD227

Technical

Official Number: 127568
Yard Number: 415
Completed: 1908
Gross Tonnage: 328
Net Tonnage: 130
Length: 141 ft
Breadth: 24.1 ft
Depth: 12.67 ft
Built: Goole Shipbuilding & Repairing Co Ltd, Goole
Engine: T.3-cyl and boiler by Earle’s Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd, Hull

History

28.9.1908: Launched by Goole Shipbuilding & Repairing Co Ltd, Goole (Yd.No.415) for The Devon Steam Trawling Co Ltd, Fleetwood (John R. Dier, manager). as RIVER DART.
11.1908: Completed.
14.11.1908: Registered at Fleetwood (FD227).
21.1.1910: Alongside at Berehaven, Co. Cork took onboard survivors of steam trawler TRITON (M93) (Sk. Joyce) and provided them with restoratives and warm clothing. TRITON had started to take in water when some 20 miles SSW of Blackball Head and despite all efforts with the pumps started to settle and crew abandoned in boat before vessel foundered and pulled for Kingstown, Co. Cork.
1913: Sold to C. J. Spahde, Riga, Russia.
9.5.1913: Fleetwood registry closed.
1913: Registered at Archangel as SAPED.
Post 1913. Registered at Archangel as ZAPAD.
7.1915: Requisitioned by Russian Naval Authorities as a minesweeper.
12.1916: Renamed T.12.
3.8.1918: Seized in WhiteSea and subsequently renamed STEAMAXE (Ad.No.4342).
1.11.1919: Inward from Murmansk to Rosyth, stranded on rocks off Inchkeith Island, Firth of Forth.
1921: Salved and cut up.

Changelog
04/01/2009: Page published. 4 updates since then.
20/07/2021: Updated history.

S.T. River Clyde FD418

Technical

Official Number: 135789
Yard Number: 353
Completed: 1919
Gross Tonnage: 276
Net Tonnage: 109
Length: 125.5 ft
Breadth: 23.5 ft
Depth: 12.8 ft
Built: Ailsa Shipbuilding Co Ltd, Ayr
Engine: 480ihp T.3-cyl by Fawcett Preston & Co Ltd, Liverpool

History

12.8.1919: Launched by Ailsa Shipbuilding Co Ltd, Ayr (Yd.No.353) (“Castle“ class) for The Admiralty as RICHARD CUNDY.
5.2.1919: Forms for tender to purchase received by the Admiralty.
13.10.1919: Completed as a fishing vessel.
26.8.1919: The Admiralty (Director of Contracts) letter giving Charles F. Paton, Glasgow the option to purchase twelve steam trawlers at a price of £182,000.
21.10.1919: Option transferred by Charles F. Paton to The Montrose Fishing Co Ltd.
13.10.1919: Completed as a fishing vessel for The Montrose Fishing Co Ltd (64/64), Montrose. Charles F. Paton, Glasgow designated manager.
28.11.1919: Registered at Montrose (Part I & IV) as RICHARD CUNDY O.N.135789 (ME49). Charles F. Paton, Glasgow designated manager.
16.3.1920: Registered at Montrose as RIVER CLYDE (ME49).
1922: W. C. Simpson designated manager.
10.1922: Sold to Thomas F. Kelsall & Henry Blackburn, Fleetwood.
12.11.1924: Sold to River Steam Fishing Co Ltd, Fleetwood.
14.11.1922: Montrose registry closed.
20.11.1922: Registered at Fleetwood (FD418). Thomas F. Kelsall & Henry Blackburn designated managers.
4.6.1928: Typical landing 225 boxes.
14.2.1931: In gale force winds and driving snow, at 3.00am. responded to distress call to Malin Head Radio by Finnish steamer MALVE (1488grt/1917) (Capt Boxberg) stranded on Tiree whilst on passage Tallin to Manchester with wood pulp and timber. With steam trawlers DHOON (FD54) and CALDEW (FD347) stood by to render assistance. Vessel refloated after pumping out ballast and moving 40 tons of cargo from No.3 to No.4 hold, and went to anchor in Balephetrish Bay, Tiree. Wind freshened and started to drag, with insufficient steam, drove ashore among rocks, held fast and making water. Crew abandoned and landed on Tiree. Vessel was a total loss.
30.12.1932: In calm seas stranded on west side of Gothail Island in Stornoway Harbour.
31.12.1932: Refloated at 9.30 am; vessel sound.
12.1.1938: Sailed Fleetwood for Rockall grounds (Sk. J. Carter).
22.1.1938: On a trip plagued by bad weather and dodging for prolonged periods when it was only possible to make four hauls. Riding out another gale with deck awash and requiring two men to hold the wheel, just after dusk a huge wave was observed sweeping towards the ship. The wave struck, lifting the ship almost vertical and crashing down, lay over on her port side, practically swamped. Confirming that all in the engine-room were safe, full ahead was ordered and slowly the ship righted herself. The damage was considerable and the skipper was injured by flying glass when the wheelhouse windows were stove in and other crew members injured. Shortly afterwards the generator tripped, plunging the ship into darkness. Fortunately the whole scene was lit up by the moon which had appeared through a break in the clouds and damage could be seen. In the wheelhouse the wireless and depth sounder were damaged, on deck the trawl winch had been wrenched from its bed and flung against the port bulwark, the boat had been carried away, funnel and ventilators damaged and guardrails and wires torn and twisted. Whilst assessing the damage and setting the pumps to work to clear the water below, the wind freshened and a new storm, with thunder, lightning and sleet broke. At about 9.00pm. a second heavy sea hit the ship and as the ship shuddered the winch was carried almost back to its bed. With an improvement in the weather all loose gear, including the winch, was secured and course set for home, though progress was slow in the confused seas in the wake of the storms *.
31.8.1939: Requisitioned for war service as a minesweeper (P.No.NR) (Hire rate £86.5.0d/month).
5.8.1940: Mined off Aldeburgh, Suffolk (Temp Prob Sk J. L. Grant RNR) **.
22.10.1940: Fleetwood registry closed “Vessel lost on Admiralty Service”.

(Richard Cundy, Landsman, age 21, b. Cork, Co. Cork – ROYAL SOVEREIGN (SB677))

Note *: 5.1938: The Mayor of Fleetwood (Alderman Charles Saer) presented awards on behalf of the insurers to Sk. Carter and crew members, A. Parkinson, C. Goodfellow, L. Soloman, R. Anderson. W. Thacker and H. Atkinson in recognition of their efforts that saved the ship.

MPK ** – Clifford L. Swann, 2nd Hand; Alexander Brown & George Crackett, Enginemen; Alfred H. Parker, AB; Malcolm J. Mackay, Donald Smith (LT/X7294C) & Thomas William, seamen; Arthur R. Ford, seaman/cook; Charles W. Warner, telegraphist; Chris B. Milbank, O/signalman; Bernard A. Ready, stoker 2c.
(Died of Wounds – Donald Smith (LT/X18113A))

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S.T. River Clyde FD418

S.T. River Clyde FD418
Picture courtesy of The Fred Baker Collection

Changelog
04/01/2009: Page published. 4 updates since then.
15/07/2016: Information updated.
29/07/2017: Removed FMHT watermark from image.
19/09/2021: Updated history.

S.T. Richard Crofts LO365

Technical

Admiralty Number: 3720
Official Number: 143931
Yard Number: 396
Completed: 1918
Gross Tonnage: 290
Net Tonnage: 127
Length: 125.5 ft
Breadth: 23.5 ft
Depth: 12.7 ft
Engine: 480ihp T.3-cyl and boiler by Amos & Smith Ltd, Hull
Built: Cook, Welton & Gemmell Ltd, Beverley
Speed: 10.5 knots

History

13.6.1918: Launched by Cook, Welton & Gemmell Ltd, Beverley (Yd.No.396) (“Castle” class) for The Admiralty as RICHARD CROFTS (Ad.No.3720).
29.11.1918: Commissioned.
3.12.1918: Completed (1-12pdr).
1919: Registered by The Admiralty in the Registry of British Ships at London. Official No.143931.
4.5.1920: Withdrawn from auction at Milford.
5.1920: Sold to Iago Steam Trawling Co Ltd, Milford Haven (Charles Curzon, manager).
2.6.1920: Registered at London (LO365).
1930: Transferred to Fleetwood when Edward D. W. Lawford moved his vessels to the port.
05.02.1932: While in Wyre Dock Joseph Ince fell from a ladder and died from his injuries.
8.1939: Requisitioned for war service and appointed for minesweeping duties (Hire rate £87.0.0d/month).
5.1940: Returned to owner.
15.7.1941: Requisitioned for war service as a minesweeper (P.No.FY.530).
6.8.1945: Returned to owner after survey and restoration at Glasgow.
5.1946: Sold to Lewis, Wilcox & Co Ltd, Milford Haven.
1.1947: Escorted Swansea steam trawler DONESSE (SA21) to Castletownbere, Co. Cork.
2.1947: On a trip to the Porcupine Bank ground SW of Ireland (Sk. Bobby Kettle).
10.2.1947: In the early morning in heavy seas and high wind, observed steam trawler CAPSTONE (FD78) (Sk. James Harper) blowing and in distress. Closed and found her waterlogged having shipped heavy seas. Prepared to pick up survivors if necessary but decided with Sk. Harper to make for Castetownbere, Co. Cork just over 100 miles away.
11.2.1947: Arrived Castletownbere safely with CAPSTONE.
6.1952: Sold to Milford Steam Trawling Co Ltd, Milford Haven (James C. Ward, manager).
6.1952: London registry closed.
10.6.1952: Registered at Milford (M229).
14.2.1953: Sailed Milford for West of Scotland grounds (Sk. Harry Rich).
20.2.1953: In thick fog and rough seas grounded on Roaring Jake reef near Cornaig Beg on east coast of Coll, Inner Hebrides. Mayday, life-float launched but vessel slipped off reef and foundered; assisted by Coll lifesaving team, four crew * reached shore but eight men including the skipper were lost +. Wreck lies in 17m.
30.5.1953: Milford registry closed.

(* Saved – Reginald J. Davies, Neyland 2nd Eng; firemen, Joe Vliestra, Hakin & Haydn M. Jones, Pembroke Dock and deckhand Thomas Donovan, Milford)

(+ Lost – Sk. Harry Rich, Hakin; Walter C. Hollowell, Johnston, Mate; John C. Owen. Milford, Bosun; George R. Coe, Milford, 3rd hand; Charles D. Toombs, Hakin, Ch Eng; deckhands, Edgar J. Taylor & John J. Turrell, both Milford and Norman S. Rees, Milford)

(Richard Crofts, Private, Marine, age 26, b. Coventry, Warwickshire – VICTORY (ML84))

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S.T. Richard Crofts LO365

S.T. Richard Crofts LO365
Picture courtesy of The Peter Green Collection

Changelog
04/01/2009: Page published. 4 updates since then.
30/12/2015: Information updated.
14/01/2018: Removed FMHT watermark from image.

S.T. Rangoon FD149

Technical

Official Number: 93140
Yard Number: 25
Completed: 1888
Gross Tonnage: 129
Net Tonnage: 54
Length: 100.4 ft
Breadth: 20.1 ft
Depth: 10.6 ft
Built: Cook, Welton & Gemmell, Hull
Engine: 45nhp C.2-cyl and boiler by C. D. Holmes & Co, Hull

History

5.1888: Launched by Cook, Welton & Gemmell, Hull (Yd.No.25) for Kelsall Bros & Beeching Ltd, Manchester as RANGOON.
15.6.1888: Registered at Hull (H45).
15.6.1888: Completed (John E. A. Kelsall & George Beeching, Fleetwood, managers).
1896: Sold to George Beeching, Hull (managing owner).
1896: Sk. Philip Kay convicted of fishing in the Minches with beam trawl.
12.12.1896: Kelsall Brothers & Beeching Ltd formed.
8.1.1897: Sold to Kelsall Brothers & Beeching Ltd, Manchester (John E. A. Kelsall & George Beeching, Fleetwood, managers).
13.1.1897: Registered at Fleetwood (FD149).
4.1899: Transferred to Hull.
7.4.1899: Registered at Hull (H86).
12.5.1899: Fleetwood registry closed.
22.11.1910: Registered owners now Kelsall Bros & Beeching Ltd, Hull.
8.11.1911: Address of registered managers now George Beeching, Hull & John E. A. Kelsall, London.
5.1912: Sold to Gjerdajö & Balkkevig, Haugesund.
1912: Fitted out for dry cargo 125g 43n.
23.5.1912: Hull registry closed. Converted to dry cargo, on completion renamed ATLE.
Pre 1930: Sold to Steffen Staalesen, Haugesund.
1934: Renamed MIMAR.
1948: Re-measured134g 55n.
1948: Re-engined with oil engine by Nils N. Finnöy Motorfbk, Finnöy.
1948: Renamed ATLE.
9.9.1955: Lost following collision east of Langenes.

Changelog
04/01/2009: Page published. 4 updates since then.
18/07/2021: Updated history.

S.T. Quixotic GY982

Additional information courtesy of Bill Blow and Douglas Paterson

Technical

Official Number: 109837
Yard Number: 436
Completd: 1898
Gross Tonnage: 197
Net Tonnage: 66
Length: 115.6 ft
Breadth: 21 ft
Depth: 11.2 ft
Engine: 400ihp T.3-cyl by Earle’s Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd, Hull
Built: Earle’s Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd, Hull, 1898
Owner: Grimsby Steam Fishing Co Ltd, Grimsby

History

14.9.1898: Launched by Earle’s Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd, Hull (Yd.No.436) for The Grimsby Steam Fishing Co Ltd (64/64), Grimsby as QUIXOTIC.
1.12.1898: Registered at Grimsby (GY982).
2.12.1898: George Edward James Moody appointed manager.
12.1898: Completed.
1907: Fishing from Fleetwood.
29.5.1917: Requisitioned for Fishery Reserve.
1919: Released.
11.1920: New boiler fitted.
11.6.1928: Vessel mortgaged (64/64) to National Provincial Bank Ltd, London (A).
21.1.1930: Mortgage (A) discharged.
22.1.1930: Sold to Miss Lilian Warbutton (64/64), Rossall Beach, Fleetwood.
27.1.1930: Arthur Bousfield appointed manager.
21.3.1931: Sold to Wardleys Steam Fishing Co Ltd (64/64), Fleetwood.
27.3.1931: Harold Hodgson Catterall, Cleveleys appointed manager.
8.1932: Wardleys Steam Fishing Co Ltd in liquidation.
25.8.1932: Sold to Alexander Robb, Jnr (64/64), Aberdeen (managing owner).
8.9.1932: Grimsby registry closed.
9.9.1932: Registered at Aberdeen (A189).
1935: Sold to Mrs Aggie B. Robb (64/64), Torry, Aberdeen (Alexander Robb, Jnr, manager).
5.12.1939: On passage to fishing grounds (Sk. William Gardiner), stranded adjacent to Bell Rock Lighthouse which was extinguished at the time; crew of nine* taken off by Broughty Ferry Lifeboat.
29.4.1940: Aberdeen registry closed.

(Crew* – All Cullen unless stated. Sk. William Gardiner; Andrew Innes, Mate; Oswald McRonald, Ch Eng, Aberdeen; John Pirrie, 2nd Eng; George Fraser, 2nd fisherman, Aberdeen; George Addison & John Findlay, deckhands; William Addison, fireman; Alexander Dow, cook.)

Changelog
03/01/2009: Page published. 4 updates since then.