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An Index to "British Warships 1914-1919" by F J Dittmar & J J Colledge


Introduction

"BRITISH WARSHIPS, 1914-1919", published by Ian Allan, 1972,  is the only available listing of most of the vessels that served in the Royal Navy during the Great War and into 1919. Unfortunately the book is out of print, but perhaps more importantly it lacks an index, which makes finding all but the best-known of ships, difficult. The main aim of this work is therefore to provide such an index, as well as to preserve the data on the numerous smaller vessels, which otherwise get little recognition.

This transcription and rearrangement of the data, which is in the public domain, is in three parts (right) - by Name (3 sections), by Type/Class (3) and by Number(s) (4)


There are ship additions from other sources, as well as chartered oilers and colliers lost in Admiralty service from "British Vessels Lost at Sea" HMSO 1919.

See "British Naval Vessels Lost, Damaged and Attacked" for fuller details of oilers and colliers, as well as the loss of other vessels.

Links to All Ship Data
NAME

A.1 to Gwenllian (here)

H.1 to Ozone

P.11 to Zylpha
TYPE/CLASS

Warships -
capital ships to motor launches

Auxiliary Patrol
- hired yachts, Admiralty and hired trawlers, Fishery Reserve, whalers, Admiralty and hired steam drifters, hired motor drifters

Support and Harbour vessels - patrol vessels, tugs, salvage, boom defence & mooring vessels, blockships, fleet auxiliaries, hospital ships, troopships including RIM
NUMBER

Pendant Numbers

Admiralty Numbers

Motor Boat Numbers

Fishing Port Registration Numbers





Numerical, but without a Prefix


No. 10, lighter/barge. Served as BDV motor boat.

No. 21, lighter/barge, light ship.Served used as BDV gate vessel. Armament: 1-12pdr.

No. 51, lighter/barge, light ship. Served as BDV gate vessel: Armament: 1-12pdr.

No. 135, lighter/barge. Served as BDV motor boat.

No. 334, lighter/barge. Served as BDV engine repair vessel and water boat.




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AMETHYST, old 3rd-class cruiser (Cyber Heritage)

 

A-class submarines, A.1-A.4, 165/180 tons, 100(oa)x11x10ft. Petrol motor/electric 450/150hp, 11.5/7kts. Armament: 2-18in tt.

A.1 (D – not listed; C/Cn – sunk as target 8.11).

A.2, submarine, A-class. Launched 16.4.03 Vickers. Harbour service, Portsmouth, 1914-15, training duty by 1918. Wrecked 1.20 in Bomb Ketch Lake, Portsmouth, sold 22.10.25 Pounds, Portsmouth.

A.3 (D – not listed; C/Cn – sunk as target 17.5.12).

A.4, submarine, A-class. Launched 9.6.03 Vickers. Harbour service, Portsmouth, 1914-15, training duty by 1918. Sold 16.1.20 J. H. Lee, Bembridge.

A-class submarines, A.5-A.13 (I-Pendant No, replaced by class and number, mid-1915). 180/207 tons, 94(oa)x13x10ft. Petrol motors/electric 550/150hp, 11.5/7kts. Armament: 2-18in tt.

A.5, submarine, A-class, I.15. Launched 3.3.04 Vickers. 2nd Flotilla, Portsmouth, 1914-15, training duty by 1918. BU 1920 at Portsmouth DY.

A.6, submarine, A-class, I.16. 2nd Flotilla, Portsmouth, 1914-15, training duty by 1918. Sold 16.1.20 J. H. Lee, Bembridge.

A.7 (D – not listed; C/Cn – dived into mud Whitesand Bay and lost 16.1.14).

A.8, submarine, A-class, I.18. 1st Flotilla, Devonport, 1914-15, training duty by 1918. Sold 8.10.20 Philip, Dartmouth.

A.9, submarine, A-class, I.19. 1st Flotilla, Devonport, 1914-15, training duty by 1918. BU 1920.

A.10, submarine, A-class, I.10. 9th Flotilla, Ardrossan, 1914-15, training duty by 1918. Sold 1.4.19 Ardrossan DY Co.

A.11, submarine, A-class, I.01. 9th Flotilla, Ardrossan, 1914-15, 4th Flotilla, Dover 1915-16, training duty by 1918. BU 5.20 at Portsmouth DY.

A.12, submarine, A-class, I.02. 9th Flotilla, Ardrossan, 1914-15 4th Flotilla, Dover 1915-16, training duty by 1918. Sold 16.1.20 J. H. Lee, Bembridge.

A.13, submarine, A-class, I.03. Laid-up 10.14. BU 1920.

 


A.13, submarine (Maritime Quest)

 


 

A. H. WHITMAN, decoy or Q-ship - see ALBERT H. WHITMAN (ex-A. H. WHITMAN), schooner conversion.

A. M. LEASK, hired drifter. Built 1903, 79grt, Peterhead-reg PD.492. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

A SPENCE MACDONALD, hired trawler, Adty No 113. Built 1911, 195grt, Aberdeen-reg A.357. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

AARON HUBERT, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3773. Delivered 19.2.19, Fullerton, 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed GRAFFOE.

ABADOL (also OAKLEAF), RFA oiler/group freighting tanker, Y7.172 (1916). Launched 11.7.99 Stephen.8106grt, 485(pp)x59ft. TE, 13kts. Ex-merchantman MONTEZUMA hired 10.14, ex-dummy battleship IRON DUKE, purchased 7.15 and converted to oiler. Renamed OAKLEAF 2.17. Sunk 25.7.17 by submarine NW of the Butt of Lewis (rfa) – see also MONTEZUMA, dummy battleship No. 3.

ABANA, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1680. Built 1902, 44grt, Banff-reg BF.790. In service 8.17-1919 as minesweeper, water carrier.

ABBASSIEH (ex-SICILIAN PRINCE), armed storeship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1889, 2784grt. In commissioned service 6.7.15-22.3.16.

ABDIEL (ex-ITHURIEL, renamed before launch), destroyer leader, improved Marksman-class, four funnels, ordered 11.14, G.07 (9.15), F.43 (1.17), F.49 (1.18). Launched 12.10.15 Cammell Laird. c1666-1687 tons, 325(oa), 315(pp)x31x12ft. Turbine 36000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 70 mines. Minelayer, Grand Fleet 1916-18, Leader 20th (M/L) DF, North Sea 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, gallantry awards) - Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 7.36 Rees, Llanelly.

ABELARD, hired trawler, Adty No 151. Built 1909, 187grt, Milford Haven-reg M.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-12.16 as minesweeper. Wrecked 24.12.16 off Plymouth.

ABERCROMBIE, monitor, Abercrombie-class, M.01 (4.15), M.00 (1.18). Names changes: laid down 11.14 as FARRAGUT, ADMIRAL FARRAGUT 12.14, M.1 31.5.15; GENERAL ABERCROMBIE 19.6.15, ABERCROMBIE 21.6.15. Launched 15.4.15 Harland & Wolff, Belfast. 6150 tons, 334(oa), 320(pp)x90x10ft. Quad. Expansion 2300ihp, 6kts. Armament: 2-14in intended for Greek battleships building in Germany, 2-12pdr, 1-3pdr, 1-2pdr (2-6in added 1916-17). Armour: 4in deck, 10in guns. Eastern Mediterranean from completion until 1918. Sold 25.6.27 Ward, Inverkeithing.

ABERDARE, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3450, T.0N (11.19). Launched 29.4.18 Ailsa SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 13.3.47 Dohmen & Habets.

ABERDEEN, hired trawler, Adty No 639. Built 1896, 163grt, Grimsby-reg GY.129. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.14-1919.

ABERDOUR, hired drifter, Adty No 1307. Built 1908, 93grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.274. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

ABERGELDIE, hired trawler, Adty No 1598. Built 1915, 200grt, Aberdeen-reg A.391. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919.

ABERCRAIG, store carrier, Y8.42. Built 1902, 440grt. In service as store carrier 8.1.15-13.5.15, collier (Y3.712) from 14.5.15.

ABINGDON, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3453, N.9C (11.19). Launched 11.6.18 Ailsa SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Bombed 5.4.42 by Italian A/C off Malta, beached at Calcara, BU 1950.

ABNEY, decoy or Q-ship – see CONVOLVULUS, convoy sloop.

ABOUKIR, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Cressy-class, N.00 (1914). Launched 16.5.00 Fairfield. 12,000 tons, 472(oa), 440(pp)x69x25ft. TE 21000ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 12-6in, 14-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 3in deck, 6in guns. 7th CS 1914. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914. Sunk with CRESSY and HOGUE, 22.9.14 by U.9 in North Sea.

ABOYNE, hired trawler, Adty No 65. Built 1908, 233grt, Aberdeen-reg A.183. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as LIBRA in WW2.

ABRONIA, hired trawler, Adty No 704. Built 1906, 242grt, Grimsby-reg GY.112. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ACACIA, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Acacia-type, ordered 1.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, M.26 (2.15), T.00 (9.15). Launched 15.4.15 Swan Hunter. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr AA. Acacia-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Log Book Availability. Sold 6.9.22 Dornom Bros.

ACCRINGTON, training ship at Portsmouth, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1910, 1629grt. In commissioned service 17.4.17-29.11.18.

ACCUMULATOR, hired drifter, Adty No 3237. Built 1912, 85grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1184. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

ACHATES (was to be named KNIGHT 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class, H.46 (1914), H.01 (1.18). Launched 14.11.12 John Brown. c935-957 tons, 267(oa), 260(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 24500shp, 30kts. Armament: 3-4in, 2-21in tt. All class formed 4th DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then 4th and 6th DF Portsmouth, Devonport or Dover. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Rainham.

ACHERNAR (ex-CHIRE, ex-HEBDEN), Admiralty trawler, Adty No 180. Built 1908 Duthie, 256grt, one of nine Portuguese vessels purchased 9.15 for a total of £80,788. Armament: 1-6pdr. Intended as minesweeper, but apparently served as A/P. Sold 17.5.19 to Cruz Bros, Gibraltar, probably returned to Portuguese ownership as RIO GUADIANA.

ACHERON, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class, H.00 (1914), H.02 (1.18). Launched 27.6.11 Thornycroft. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean by 1918 except three fitted as minelayers. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 24 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 9.5.21 Ward.

ACHIEVABLE, hired drifter, Adty No 212. Built 1913, 89grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.87. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper, escort vessel.

ACHILLES, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Warrior or improved Duke of Edinburgh-class, 24 (1914), 00 (1.18), N.03 (4.18). Launched 17.6.05 Armstrong. 13,550 tons, 505(oa), 480(pp)x73x26ft. TE 23000ihp, 23kts. Armament: 6-9.2in, 4-7.5in, 1-12pdr, 29-3pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 1in deck, 6in guns. Crew: 712. 2nd CS Grand Fleet 1914-17, North America and West Indies 1917-18, then returned to 2nd CS. Single ship action with DUNDEE v LEOPARD (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) 16 Mar 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry.

ACHILLES, hired trawler, Adty No 293. Built 1906, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.182. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-6.18 as minesweeper. Renamed ACHILLES II 12.15. Mined 26.6.18 off Shipwash LV.

ACOR (ex-HS.69; ex-PENGUIN), tug. One of some 50 War Department tugs and steam lighters transferred to Admiralty towards end of war for HM Dockyard service and given a name. Built 1897, 106grt. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

ACORN, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.02 (1914), H.03 (1.18). Launched 1.7.10 John Brown. c720-760 tons, 246(oa), 240(pp)x25x8ft. Turbine 13500shp, 27kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 2nd DF, Grand Fleet 1914-15, six ships to Mediterranean in 1915, five more in 1916, all there by 1918. Sold 29.11.21 Marple Gillott, Saltash.

ACQUISITION, hired drifter. Built 1913, 83grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.582. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as stores & water carrier. Served in WW2.

ACTAEON, harbour service, torpedo school, Sheerness (ex-ARIADNE, ex-Walker's large wooden screw frigate), built 1859, 4538 tons. Sold 11.12.22.

ACTAEON, harbour service, torpedo school, Portsmouth (ex-VERNON, ex-4th rate sailing ship-of-the-line), built 1832, 2388 tons. Sold 14.9.23.

ACTAEON II, harbour service, torpedo school, Sheerness (ex-DIDO, ex-wooden screw corvette, Eclipse-class), built 1869, 1760 tons. Sold 17.7.22.

ACTIVE, light cruiser, ex-Scout cruiser, Boadicea/Active-class, A2 (1914), 01 (1.18), N.06 (4.18). Launched 14.3.11 Pembroke DY. 3,440 tons, 405(oa), 385(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 18000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 10-4in, 4-3pdr, 2-21in tt (10-4in, 1-3in AA in 1916; 8-4 in, 1-3in AA in 1918). Armour: 1in deck. 2nd DF Leader, Harwich 1914-15 and Grand Fleet 1915, 4th DF Leader, Portsmouth 1916-17, at Queenstown 1917-18, Mediterranean 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 21.4.20, BU in Norway.

ACTIVE, hired trawler, Adty No 2788. Built 1899, 185grt, Peterhead-reg PD.361. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-11.18. Renamed ACTIVE IV 8.15.

ACTIVE, hired drifter, Adty No 2486. Built 1907, 81grt, Banff-reg BF.771. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-10.17 as net vessel. Renamed ACTIVE III 5.15. Mined 15.10.17 off Milford Haven.

ACTIVE, hired screw tug. Built 1875, 58grt. In service 1915-1918, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

ACTIVE II, hired drifter, Adty No 1086. Built 1906, 65grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.520. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

ACTON (ex-HARELDA), decoy or Q-ship, cargo ship conversion. Built 1901, 1288grt. In service 15.2.17-26.3.19, armed with 1-4in, 4-12pdr, other names GANDY, HARELDA, Q.34, WOFFINGTON.

ADA, hired screw tug. Built 1885, 21grt. In service 7.18-9.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

ADAMANT, sea-going depot ship, Navy order, P.37 (1914), P.00 (1.18). Launched 12.7.11 Cammell Laird. 935 tons, 212(oa), 190(pp)x32x11 ft. TE1400ihp, 14kts. Armament: 1-4in. Submarine depot ship for 8th S/M Flotilla, Harwich 1914-15, then Mediterranean submarines. Battle Honour (and link todespatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Sold 21.9.32 Rees, Llanelly.

ADAMANT II (1930), depot ship – see LILY, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Acacia-type.

ADAMTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1904, 2,304grt - lost 8.4.16, Atlantic off W Scotland (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

ADDER, hired screw tug. Built 1906, 54grt. In service 2.18-9.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

ADDER (ex-BURGOYNE), tender to depot ship or training establishment, described as special service vessel. Built1886, 125 tons. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. Renamed ATTENTIVE II, 7.19. Sold 31.1.23 Carriden S Bkg Co.

ADDIE, hired screw tug. Built 1915, 44grt. In service 3.18-10.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

ADELAIDE (RAN), light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Birmingham-class. Launched 27.7.18 Cockatoo DY, completed 8.22. 5,500 tons, 462(oa), 430(pp)x50x16ft. Turbine 25000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 9-6in, 1-3in AA, 2-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 2in deck. Sold 1.49 Australian Iron & Steel Co, Port Kembla.

ADELAIDE (ex-MINER 18), tender to depot ship or training establishment, described as special service vessel.  Built 1904. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. Named FIDGET until 1907, renamed ADDA 10.15, ST. ANGELO 12.33. Sold 6.37 at Malta.

ADELE, hired drifter, Adty No 1499. Built 1915, 99grt, Yarmouth-registered YH.473. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Nominal parent ship, carrying the muster books of other small craft, exchanged name and number with, Admiralty trawler KINGFISHER (also a parent ship), renamed KINGFISHER 6.18, Adty No 1498. Served as ADELE in WW2.

ADELE (1918) – see KINGFISHER (ex-ALCYON), Admiralty trawler.

ADEQUATE, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.158. Built 1903, 41grt, Wick-reg WK.109. In service from 11.14. Sunk 2.12.16 in collision off Kirkabista Light.

ADJUTANT, listed as patrol vessel, ex-German tug captured 10.10.14 by HMS DARTMOUTH in East Africa. Built 1905, 231grt. Armed with 1-3pdr. Damaged by gunfire near RufIji River 6.2.15 by German forces, recaptured and taken to Lake Tanganyika.

ADMIRABLE, hired drifter, Adty No 2284. Built 1914, 90grt, Buckie-reg BCK.203. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 2.15-5.17 as net vessel. Sunk 15.5.17 by Austrian cruisers off Fano Island, Adriatic Sea.

ADMIRAL CRADOCK, fishing trawler. Built 1914, 295grt, Hull-reg H.103. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ADMIRAL FARRAGUT (1914) – see ABERCROMBIE, monitor, Abercrombie-class.

ADMIRAL JELLICOE, hired motor drifter. Built 1914, 17 net reg tons, Grimsby-reg GY.368. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

Admiralty steel drifters, Builders Nos. 363-366, building Ailsa. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

Admiralty steel drifters, Builders Nos. 461-462, building Duthie. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

Admiralty wood drifter No. 299, building Fellows. Was to have been completed under contract as fishing vessel, but believed cancelled 17.12.18. Completed for commercial service, named BELLEVUE 1922. Served as BELLE VUE in WW2.

Admiralty wood drifter No. 75, building Colby. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. Completed for commercial service, named SILVER WAVE 1920, later CADIZ.

Admiralty wood drifter No. 76, building Colby. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. Launched, never completed, BU c1956.

Admiralty wood drifter No. 300, building Fellows. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. May have been completed for commercial service.

ADMIRATION, hired drifter. Built 1914, 77grt, Inverness-reg INS.99. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel water carrier.

ADMIRE, hired drifter, Adty No 2051. Built 1908, 93grt, Inverness-reg INS.518. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.16-1919 as examination vessel. Served in WW2.

ADORATION, hired drifter. Built 1912, 93grt, Banff-reg BF. 425. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

ADRIATIC, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1904, 3,028grt - lost 31.10.16, possibly North Atlantic (H/L/Lr/dk)

ADRIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 820. Built 1900, 199grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1185. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-3.18 as minesweeper. Sunk in collision 13.3.18 off Harwich

ADUR (ex-HELENE), hired screw tug. Built 1877, 57grt. In service 8.14-5.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

ADUR II, hired screw tug. Built 1912, 54grt. In service 8.14-3.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

ADVANCE, fishing vessel. Built 1905, 62grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.570. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ADVENTURE (was to be named EDDYSTONE), light cruiser, ex-scout cruiser, Adventure-class, D.10 (1914), P.64 (9.15), P.01 (1.18). Launched 8.9.04 Armstrong. 2,670 tons, 395(oa), 374(pp)x38x13ft. TE 15000ihp, 25.5kts. Armament: 9-4in, 1-3in AA (originally 10-12pdr, 8-3pdr), 2-14in tt. Armour: 2in deck. 6th DF Leader, Dover 1914-15, then Queenstown 1915-18, joined Mediterranean Fleet 1918. Sold 3.3.20 Ward, Morecambe.

ADVENTURE II, hired trawler, Adty No 2771. Built 1906, 184grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.54. Armament: 1-6pdr AA,. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ADVENTURESS, hired yacht, minesweeper, Pendant No 044. Built 1913, 342grt/362TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 23.11.14-18.3.19. Served as ANGLIA in WW2.

ADVICE, paddle tug, Dromedary-class. Launched 2.10.99 London & Glasgow. 680 to 700 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27(50 oa)x10ft. 2-stage oscillating 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Chatham, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 20.10.50 J. Scott, Cork.

AE.1 (RAN), submarine, E-class – see E-class (E.1 group) submarines, E.1-E.8, AE.1-AE.2.

AE.2 (RAN), submarine, E-class – see E-class (E.1 group) submarines, E.1-E.8, AE.1-AE.2.

AEGUSA (ex-ERIN), hired yacht, Pendant No 082. Built 1896, 1057grt/1242TM. Armament: 2-3in. In service from 3.7.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Mined 28.4.18 near Malta.

AENNE RICKMERS (1915) – see ANNE, aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion.

AEROLITE (ex-GARLAND), hired yacht, tug, Pendant No N.92 (9.18). Built 1880, 61grt/84TM. In service 10.17, purchased 4.18 Sold 29.8.19. Served in WW2.

AETNA, iron dockyard paddle tug, Aetna-type. Launched 1.9.83 Laird. 530 tons, 128(pp)x25x10ft. 850ihp. Served in Devonport, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 19.2.29 Young, Sunderland.

AFRICA, pre-dreadnought battleship, King Edward VII-class, 25 (1914), 02 (1.18), N.07 (4.18). Launched 20.5.05 Chatham DY. 16,350 tons, 457(oa), 425(pp)x78x26ft. TE 18000ihp, 19kts. Armament: 4-12in, 4-9.2in, 10-6in, 12-12pdr, 5-18in tt. Armour: 9in sides, 2in deck, 12in guns. 3rd BS Grand Fleet 8.14, Mediterranean 1916-17, four of class still with Grand Fleet in 1918. Log Book Availability. Sold 30.6.20 Ellis, Newcastle.

AFRICA (1899) – see GOOD HOPE, armoured cruiser, Drake-class.

AFRICAN MONARCH, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1898, 4,003grt - lost 6.7.15, Barents Sea (H/L/Lr/Rn/Mn)

AFRICAN PRINCE, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 125grt, Aberdeen-reg A.114. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

AFRIDI, destroyer, Tribal class, 1st group, 3-funnelled, designated F-class, H.40 (1914), D.00 (9.15). Launched 8.5.07 Armstrong. c865-885 tons, c260(pp)x25x8ft. Turbine c14250shp, 34kts. Armament: 5-12pdr, 2-18in tt. 6th DF, Dover throughout the war. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916/17, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Sold 9.12.19 F. Wilkinson.

AFRIKANDER (ex-BISMARCK, ex-VICTORIA), whaler, German vessel seized in South Africa. Built 1883, 126grt. In service 11.14-2.19 at Cape Station as base ship at Simonstown. Sold, renamed VICTORIA 1922.

AFTERGLOW, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3863, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 7.10.18, Chambers. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921, renamed PORT RICHARD. Served as AFTERGLOW in WW2.

AGADIR, naval hospital ship, YA.13 (assigned c 11.14). Built 1907, Laing. 2738grt, 285x41ft. Hired, in service 30.11.14-1919, flew red ensign.

AGAMEMNON, pre-dreadnought battleship, Lord Nelson-class, 01 (1914), 03 (1.18, cancelled 4.18). Launched 23.6.06 Beardmore. 16,500 tons, 443(oa), 410(pp)x79x27ft. TE 16750ihp, 18.5kts. Armament: 4-12in, 10-9.2in, 24-12pdr, 5-18in tt. Armour: 12in sides, 3in deck, 12in guns. 5th BS for year in Channel and Grand Fleet, then Mediterranean until 1919. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Converted to radio-controlled target ship at Chatham 6.19-7.21. Sold 24.1.27 Cashmore.

AGAMEMNON, hired trawler, Adty No 19. Built 1907, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.187. In service 8.14-7.15 as minesweeper. Renamed AGAMEMNON II 2.15. Mined 15.7.15 off the Shipwash.

AGAMI, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 186grt, Grimsby-reg GY.143. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

AGATE, hired trawler, Adty No 1635. Built 1914, 248grt, Hull-reg H.2. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-3.18 as minesweeper. Mined 14.3.18 off Royal Sovereign LV.

AGATHA, hired yacht, Pendant No 013. Built 1905, 353grt/450TM. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 28.9.14-15.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

AGATHA II, hired trawler, Adty No 803. Built 1896, 137grt, Grimsby-reg GY.107. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1920 as minesweeper.

AGILE, hired trawler, Adty No 697. Built 1907, 246grt, Grimsby-reg GY.263. In service 12.14-4.17 as minesweeper. Mined 27.4.17 off Harwich.

AGINCOURT, dreadnought battleship, Queen Elizabeth-class, ordered at Portsmouth DY. Cancelled 26.8.14.

AGINCOURT, dreadnought battleship, ex-TURKISH SULTAN OSMAN I seized 2.8.14, ex-Brazilian Rio de Janeiro sold 1.14, 53 (1914), 04 (1.18), 09 (4.18). Launched 22.1.13 Armstrong. 27,500 tons, 672(oa), 632(pp)x89x27ft. Turbine 34000shp, 22kts. Armament: 14-12in, 20-6in, 6-3in, 2-3in AA. Armour: 9in sides, 2.5in deck, 9in guns. 4th BS Grand Fleet to 1915, 1st BS to 1918, 2nd BS late 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 19.12.22 Rosyth S. Bkg. Co.

AGNES, hired motor drifter. Built 1903, 51grt, Arbroath-reg AH.5. In service 5.17-1919. Renamed ANGELA 5.18.

AGNES, hired motor drifter. Built 1903, 51grt, Leith-reg LH.351. In service 2.15-1919.

AGNES & JANET, hired drifter, Adty No 2763. Built 1914, 91grt, Berwick-reg BK.328. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, hospital vessel.

AGNES H. HASTIE, hired trawler, Adty No 105. Built 1912, 210grt, North Shields-reg SN.187. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

AGNES H. WETHERLY, hired trawler, Adty No 3041. Built 1917, 229grt, Aberdeen-reg A.743. Armament: 1-6pdr AA,. In service 5.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

AGNES IRVINE, hired motor drifter, Adty No 2867. Built 1905, 52grt, Methil-reg ML.50. In service 4.17-1919 as minesweeper.

AGNES NUTTEN, hired trawler. Built 1915, 183grt, Aberdeen-reg A.215. In service 6.15-1920 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

AGNES WICKFIELD (ex-SOLVA), hired trawler, Adty No 125. Built 1909, 219grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.32. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

AGUIA (ex-KNIGHT OF THE CROSS), hired paddle tug. Built 1862, 194grt. HM Dockyard service, purchased 1915-11.3.22. Normally flew the red ensign. Sold.

AID, hired paddle tug. Built 1889, 194grt. HM Dockyard service from 30.1.15, purchased 27.7.15-10.19. Normally flew the red ensign. Sold.

AID, water tank vessel, Minx-class. Launched 10.9.00 Willoughby, Plymouth. 390 tons, 120(oa), 115(pp)x21x9ft. 300ihp, 9kts. Served at Gosport. Sold c1948.

AIGLON (ex-EAGLE), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 938. Built 1898, 647grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 22.11.15-23.7.20. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

AILSA, hired screw tug. Built 1906, 60grt. In service 9.16-6.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

AIRBLAST, decoy or Q-ship – see SPIRAEA, convoy sloop.

AIRE, store carrier, Y8.16. Built 1886, 698grt. In service as store carrier 8.8.14-6.3.15, collier (Y3.584) from 7.3.15.

AIRPOCKET, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3866, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 8.9.18, Chambers. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. renamed AMBITIOUS 8.19. To Fishery Board for Scotland 14.10.20, renamed CINERARIA 1921. Served as CINERARIA Served in WW2.

AISNE, fishing trawler. Built 1915, 315grt, Hull-reg H.243. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

AIVERN, hired drifter, Adty No 1802. Built 1910, 72grt, Inverness-reg INS.325. In service 4.15-2.17 as net vessel. Foundered 8.2.17 in the English Channel.

AJAX, dreadnought battleship, King George V-class, 40 (1914), 05 (1.18), 46 (4.18). Launched 21.3.12 Scotts. 23,000 tons, 597(oa), 555(pp)x89x28ft. Turbine 27000shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-13.5in, 16-4in, 3-21in tt (2-4in AA added). Armour: 12in sides, 3in deck, 11in guns. 2nd BS Grand Fleet 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 9.11.26 Alloa, Rosyth.

AJAX, dummy battleship No.9 – see KRONPRINZESSEN CECILIE, mercantile conversion.

AJAX, hired drifter, Adty No 1069. Built 1909, 81grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.340. In service 1.15-10.16 as net vessel. Renamed AJAX II 2.15. Sunk 27.10.16 by German destroyers in the Dover Straits.

AJAX, hired screw tug. Built 1894, 273grt. In service 30.7.14-7.8.14. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign. To War Dept.

AKRANES, hired trawler. Built 1899, 184grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.133. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

ALABURN, hired drifter, Adty No 744. Built 1912, 85grt, Whitby-reg WY.169. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

ALACRITY, old sloop, ex-despatch vessel. Launched 17.1.85 Palmer as SURPRISE, renamed 1914. 1650 tons, 275(oa), 250(pp)x32x14ft. Horizontal compound engines 3030ihp, 17kts. Armament: 6-6pdr. Served on China Station from 1914. Log Book Availability. Sold 1919.

ALACRITY (1919) – see MLADA, hired yacht, armed boarding ship.

ALADER YOUSSANOFF, Russian mercantile. Built 1905, 2071grt. Armed with 1-12pdr, carried two seaplanes. In service 1.19-8.19 in support of ''White" Russian forces on Caspian Sea. Handed over to ''White" Russian crews.

ALARM, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.05 (1914), H.04 (1.18). Launched 29.8.10 John Brown. c720-760 tons, 246(oa), 240(pp)x25x8ft. Turbine 13500shp, 27kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 2nd DF, Grand Fleet 1914-15, six ships to Mediterranean in 1915, five more in 1916, all there by 1918. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Hayle.

ALARM, hired screw tug. Built 1862, 22grt. In service 10.18-11.18, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

ALASKA, hired trawler, Adty No 728. Built 1898, 135grt, Grimsby-reg GY.477. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ALASKA, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3007. Built 1902, 49grt, Banff-reg BF.894. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1919. Renamed ALASKA II 6.17.

ALASTAIR, decoy or Q-ship – see ARVONIAN, collier conversion.

ALBACORE, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, P.14 (1914), D.76 (9.15), D.01 (1.18). Built on speculation, launched 19.9.06 Palmer, purchased by Admiralty 3.09. 440 tons, 215(pp)x21x7ft. Turbine 7000shp, 26.5kts. Armament: 3-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Grand Fleet Local Patrol. Sold 1.8.19 T. R. Sale.

ALBACORE, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. No further details. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

ALBATROSS, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, D.32 (1914), D.44 (9.15), D.02 (1.18). Launched 19.7.98 Thornycroft. 430 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 7.6.20 J. Houston.

ALBATROSS, hired trawler, Adty No 919. Built 1906, 220grt, Plymouth-reg PH.17. Armament: 1-6pdr,. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ALBATROSS II 2.15.

ALBATROSS, hired trawler, Adty No 772. Built 1895, 151grt, Hull-reg H.277. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-9.18 as minesweeper. Renamed ALBATROSS III 5.15.

ALBATROSS, hired drifter. Built 1903, 76grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.478. In service 7.15-2.19 as boom defence vessel. Lost 15.2.19 accidentally.

ALBATROSS, hired drifter, Adty No 2428. Built 1907, 86grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.226. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed ALBATROSS IV 8.15.

ALBATROSS, flotilla supply ship No 5, mercantile. Built 1884, 1414grt. In commissioned service 3.8.14-23.7.15, flew white ensign; squadron supply (Y9.29) 16.1.15, mine carrier (Y6.9) 3.3.15, collier (Y3.1696) from 24.7.15, in commissioned service again as mine carrier 27.9.15-1.1.20.

ALBEMARLE, pre-dreadnought battleship, Duncan-class, 07 (1914), 06 (1.18), N.39 (4.18). Launched 5.3.01 Chatham DY. 14,000 tons, 432(oa), 405(pp)x75x27ft. TE 18000ihp, 19kts. Armament: 4-12in, 12-6in, 12-12pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 7in sides, 2.5in deck, 11in guns. Crew: 750. 3rd BS 8.14, later 6th BS at the Nore, few months in Mediterranean, harbour service from 1917. Log Book Availability. Sold 19.11.19 Cohen, Swansea, arrived 11.22 after stranding.

ALBERIA, hired trawler, Adty No 768. Built 1910, 286grt, Grimsby-reg GY.588. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as ALBERIC in WW2.

ALBERT, hired screw tug. Built 1882, 61grt. In service 8.14-10.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

ALBERT H. WHITMAN (ex-A. H. WHITMAN), decoy or Q-ship, schooner conversion. Built 1916, 94 registered tons. In service 10.7.17-22.11.17, armament not listed.

ALBERT J. LUTZ, decoy or Q-ship, schooner conversion. Built 1908, 95 registered tons. In service 6.7.17-22.11.17, armament not listed.

ALBERT VICTOR (ex-LASS O'GOWRIE), hired paddle tug. Built 1883, 128grt. Harbour service 29.7.14-30.6.19, normally flew the red ensign, minelayer 8 mines 1918.

ALBERTA, hired trawler, Adty No 7. Built 1907, 209grt, Grimsby-reg GY.212. In service 8.14-4.16 as minesweeper. Mined 14.4.16 off Grimsby.

ALBION, pre-dreadnought battleship, Canopus-class, N.48 (1914), N.00 (1.18). Launched 21.6.98 Thames IW. 12,950 tons, 421(oa), 390(pp)x74x26ft. TE 13500ihp, 18kts. Armament: 4-12in, 12-6in, 12-12pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2.5in deck, 9in guns. 7th or 9th BS, Channel Fleet at outbreak of war, then abroad. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 11.12.19 Ward, Morecambe.

ALBION, hired yacht, hospital ship, later A/P, Pendant Nos 054, YA.9 (as hospital ship). Built 1905, 1116grt/1346TM. Armament as Auxiliary Patrol yacht: 2-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service as hospital ship from 9.14, as Auxiliary Patrol yacht 22.2.15-11.3.19. Renamed ALBION III 4.15. In Auxiliary Patrol role, may have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

ALBION, hired trawler, Adty No 139. Built 1907, 240grt, Milford Haven-reg M.219. In service 8.14-1.16 as minesweeper. Renamed ALBION II 2.15. Mined 13.1.16 off St Catherine's Point.

ALBURY, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.9 (1.19), T.41 (11.19). Launched 21.11.18 Ailsa SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 13.3.47 Dohmen & Habets.

ALBYN (ex-ALBION), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 587. Built 1893, 363grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 26.5.15-15.3.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915/16.

ALCALA, decoy or Q-ship - see PRIVET (ex-ISLAND QUEEN), cargo ship conversion.

ALCANTARA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.94 (on coming into service). Built 1914, 15,831grt, 16kts, owned by Royal Mail Steam Packet, Belfast-registered. Armament: 8-6in, 2-6pdr. Crew (7.15): 38 officers & 300 crew (bi). In service 10.3.15. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Sunk 29.2.16 in action with German GREIF in North Sea.

ALCINOUS, squadron supply ship, Y9.16. Built 1900, 6743grt. In commissioned service 3.8.14-19.12.14, flew white ensign.

ALDEBARAN, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, ordered 1.16, built by Barclay Curle. Delivered to French Navy 1916-17.

ALDEBARAN, decoy or Q-ship - see ROSSKEEN, hired trawler.

ALDWYCH, decoy or Q-ship – see EGLANTINE, convoy sloop.

ALECTO, sea-going depot ship, Navy order, N.35 (1914), N.01 (1.18). Launched 29.8.11 Cammell Laird. 935 tons, 212(oa), 190(pp)x32x11 ft. TE1400ihp, 14kts. Armament: not listed. Submarine depot ship for S/Ms at Yarmouth 1914-18. Sold 7.7.49, BU at Faslane.

ALERT, hired drifter, Adty No 2199. Built 1907, 96grt, Peterhead-reg PD.506. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel. Renamed ALERT III 7.15.

ALERT, depot ship, ex-Alert-class sloop, completed 1895, 960t, was 6-4in, 13kts, 106 crew. Persian Gulf. Log Book Availability. Sold 1926.

ALERT, fleet messenger, Y4.8. Built 1910, 195grt. In service 16.10.14-14.10.19, flew red ensign, tug from 5.5.15, renamed ANCHOR 1917.

ALERT, harbour service, depot ship, Persian Gulf (ex-steel screw sloop, Alert-class), built 1894, 960 tons. Sold 12.1.26.

ALERT II, hired drifter, Adty No 2418. Built 1907, 83grt, Peterhead-reg PD.131. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel.

ALERT IV, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 150grt, Cardiff-reg CF.22. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ALEX HASTIE, hired trawler, Adty No 1457. Built 1914, 206grt, North Shields-reg SN.56. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ALEX WATT, hired drifter, Adty No 943. Built 1913, 86grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.586. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ALEXANDER, hired paddle tug. Built 1891, 196grt. Hired 4.17, purchased 1.9.18-10.20. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign. Sold.

ALEXANDRA, Royal yacht, described as special service vessel, Portsmouth harbour pendant 4(1914). Launched 30.5.07 Inglis. 2050 tons, 300(oa), 275(pp)x40x12ft. Turbine 4500shp, 18kts. Armament: nil. Laid up at Portsmouth during the war. Sold 5.25, renamed PRINCE OLAF.

ALEXANDER, ex-Russian icebreaker ALEKSANDR NEVSKI, described as miscellaneous special service vessel, N.N3 (10.19), N.9A (1.11.19).   Launched 12.16 Armstrong. 6000 tons, 281(oa), 264(pp)x64x19 ft. TE 7500ihp (3 screws), 19kts. Armament: 1-4 in, 2-12pdr. Seized before completion, commissioned in 9.17. Also listed as Fleet Messenger Y4.1. Returned 1921 to Russia, renamed LENIN.

ALEXANDER COLVILLE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4455, building George Brown. Cancelled after 11.18. Not known if completed for commercial service.

ALEXANDER DUNBAR, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4493, building Hepple. Cancelled after 11.18. Not known if completed for commercial service.

ALEXANDER HILLS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3549. Launched 22.5.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed MOY 9.20. Sold 1.46, renamed CORAL ISLAND 1947.

ALEXANDER MACBETH, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4241. Delivered 14.7.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed JOHN W. JOHNSON.

ALEXANDER MCDOWELL, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4273 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

ALEXANDER MURRAY, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4280 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

ALEXANDER PALMER, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3517. Launched 21.5.17, Smiths Dock. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Renamed NESS 9.20. Sold 1922 to Spain renamed UAD LUCAS.

ALEXANDER SCOTT, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3530. Launched 3.8.17, Smiths Dock. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 4.5.20, same name. Served in WW2.

ALEXANDRA, hired trawler, Adty No 316. Built 1904, 182grt, North Shields-reg SN.81. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ALEXANDRA, hired patrol tug, T.7. Built 1907, 168grt. In service for short time as unarmed patrol boat, Liverpool area 29.10.14-19.12.14, then other service, tug from 7.9.15. Wrecked 28.10.15.

ALEXANDRA, fleet messenger, Y4.62. Built 1904, 618grt.

ALEXANDRA II, hired rescue tug. Built 1917, 215grt. In service 30 1.18-23.1.20.

ALEXIS (ex-ALEXANDRA), paddle ferry, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1879, 235grt. In service 10.9.15-13.2.20 at Chatham.

ALFALFA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1898, 2,993grt - lost 27.4.17, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/dk/ge/te/un)

ALFRED, hired drifter, Adty No 1036. Built 1907, 96grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1053. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

ALFRED EDITH, fishing trawler. Built 1908, 262grt, Ostend-reg O.35. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ALGENIB (ex-NEPTUNO, ex-VINCA), Admiralty trawler, Adty No 176. Built 1907 Goole SB, 321grt, one of nine Portuguese vessels purchased 9.15 for a total of £80,788. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Intended as minesweeper, but apparently served as A/P. Sold 17.5.19 to Cruz Bros, Gibraltar, probably returned to Portuguese ownership as RIO DOURO.

ALGERINE, ex-sloop. Launched 6.8.95 Devonport DY. 1050 tons, 210(oa), 185(pp)x32x11ft. TE 1400ihp, 13.5kts. Armament: 6-4in, 4-3pdr. Based at Esquimalt, near Vancouver 1914-19, harbour service from 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 11.4.19 as mercantile.

ALGOL, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, ordered 1.16, built by Barclay Curle. Delivered to French Navy 1916-17.

ALGOL (ex-MARIA AMALIA, ex-CAITHNESSSHIRE), Admiralty trawler, Adty No 179. Built 1901 Mackie & Thomson, 213grt, one of nine Portuguese vessels purchased 9.15 for a total of £80,788. Armament: 1-6pdr. Intended as minesweeper, but apparently served as A/P. Sold 17.5.19 to Cruz Bros, Gibraltar, probably returned to Portuguese ownership as RIO LIMA.

ALGOMA, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 169grt, Grimsby-reg GY.6. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ALHAMBRA (ex-ALEXANDRA), paddle vessel, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1888, 127grt. In service 23.5.18-25.5.19.

ALIBI (ex-ALBION), lighter/barge. Built 1887, 151grt, steam lighter. Served as BDV, 11.6.18-14.11.19.

ALICE (ex-VINCENT GRECH), hired rescue tug. Built 1913, 253grt. In service 1916-9.25, HM Dockyard service before 1917. Sold.

ALICES, hired drifter, Adty No 73. Built 1907, 84grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.210. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as hydrophone training ship.

ALIDA, hired trawler, Adty No 1977. Built 1915, 270grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.192. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.15-1919. Served in WW2.

ALLAN RAMSAY, hired trawler. Built 1911, 210grt, Aberdeen-reg A.356. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

ALLANTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1901, 4,253grt - lost 3.1.18, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

ALLEGRO, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 105. Lost with DOREEN and GRIFFIN, aboard SS ACHAIA torpedoed 8.9.16 off Oran. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ALLIANCE, tug, Rover-class, W.77 (9.18). Launched 23.8.10 Chatham DY. 620 tons, 153(oa), 145(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1400ihp, 11kts. Served in Sheerness and Scapa, believe flew blue ensign, rescue tug from 1917. Lost 19.12.41 at the fall of Hong Kong.

ALLIGATOR, iron dockyard tug. Launched 1885 Laird. 630 tons, 157(pp)x25x10 ft. TE 1000ihp. Was STORMCOCK, purchased 1896 for salvage tug and firefloat duties. Served in Pembroke, rescue tug 1917-18, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 1920, renamed REFLOATER.

ALLIGATOR, listed as patrol vessel, ex-Nigerian Government 100 ft motor launch. Armed with 1-MG. In service from 9.14 in West Africa.

ALLIGATOR, lifting craft. Built 1897, 704grt. large dumb barge with horned bows, normally working in pairs with wreck on cables between them. In service 15.2.16-10.11.20, renamed LC.1, 3.17.

ALL'S WELL, hired drifter, Adty No 1818. Built 1910, 87grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.751. In service 8.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ALMA, decoy or Q-ship - see VERA ELIZABETH, schooner (Granton-registered) conversion.

ALMANZORA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, MI.A0 (on coming into service), MI.50 (1.18), MI.28 (4.18). Built 1914, 16,034grt, 16kts. Armament: 6-6in. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. In service 23.8.15-20.12.19. Log Book Availability.

ALMERIA (ex-WAKEFIELD), Admiralty blockship. Built 1888, 2418grt, 293ft. Owned by Almeria SS, Cardiff-reg. Purchased 1914-15 as accommodation ship. Allocated to Scapa Flow as blockship. Scuttled 1915 - No.2 Barrier, Skerry Sound, between Glims Holm & Lamb Holm islands (wi - in 58.52.57N, 02.53.51W) (Lr/D/wi).

ALNMOUTH, Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Adty No 12. Built 1912 Cochrane, 236grt, purchased 7.14. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Intended for target-towing. On outbreak of war, allocated to the patrol organisation as minesweeper. Sold 1919.

ALOUETTE (ex-CALVADOS), fleet messenger, mercantile conversion, later armed boarding steamer, Y4.5 (1914), N.54 (on coming into service as ABS), N.02 (1.18). Built 1894, 570grt. Fleet messenger (Y4.5), in service 23.9.14-6.7.15; converted to armed boarding steamer, armed with 1-12pdr, in service 7.7.15-21.11.19.

ALONSO, fishing trawler. Built 1906, 172grt, Hull-reg H.887. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ALPHA, hired trawler, Adty No 1131. Built 1900, 274grt, London-reg LO.24. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1920 as minesweeper.

ALPHA, hired drifter, Adty No 2177. Built 1903, 92grt, Inverness-reg INS.559. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed ALPHA II 8.15.

ALPHA, hired screw tug. Built 1897, 33grt. In service 8.14-10.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

ALRESFORD, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.92 (5.19), T.06 (11.19). Launched 17.1.19 Ailsa SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 13.3.47 Dohmen & Habets.

ALSATIAN, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.50 (on coming into service), MI.51 (1.18), MI.29 (4.18). Built 1913, 18,481grt, 19.5kts, owned by Allan Line. Armament: 8-4.7in (later 8-6in, 2-6pdr AA). Crew (7.15): 67 officers & 480 crew (bi). In service 7.8.14-4.4.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Renamed EMPRESS OF FRANCE 1919.

ALSATIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 524. Built 1900, 191grt, Boston-reg BN.73. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-10.16. Renamed ALSATIAN MINOR 12.14. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing as ALSATIAN, later requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

ALTAIR, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, ordered 1.16, built by Hamilton. Delivered to French Navy 1916-17.

ALTAIR (ex-VICTORIA LAURA, ex-STAR OF FREEDOM), Admiralty trawler, Adty No 178. Built 1907 Duthie, 257grt, one of nine Portuguese vessels purchased 9.15 for a total of £80,788. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Intended as minesweeper, but apparently served as A/P. Renamed ALTAIR II 10.17. Sold 17.5.19 to Cruz Bros, Gibraltar.

ALTON (ex-ARBROATH), minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Ailsa SB. Cancelled 17.12.18.

ALVINIA (ex-SOKOLITZA), hired yacht. Built 1901, 597grt/579TM. Seized in Russia 3.8.18. Returned 16.7.19 to Russia.

ALYSSUM, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.46 (1.16). Launched 5.11.15 Earle. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Mined 18.3.17 SW of Ireland.

AMADAVAT, hired trawler, Adty No 922. Built 1899, 171grt, Plymouth-reg PH.8. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-11.15. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, later requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control. Mined 12.12.17.

AMALTHAEA (ex-lOLANTHE), hired yacht, Pendant No 065. Built 1881, 415grt/634TM. Armament: 2-3 in. In service from 14.3.15, renamed IOLAIRE 11.18. (Note: one of two hired yachts that shared the names AMALTHAEA and IOLAIRE). May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Wrecked 1.1.19 on Blatan Holm, entrance to Stornoway.

AMALTHAEA – see IOLAIRE, hired yacht, built 1902.

AMARIS, decoy or Q-ship - see MARY B. MITCHELL, 3-mast schooner conversion.

AMARYLLIS, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.69 (1.16), T.02 (1.18). Launched 9.12.15 Earle. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Sold 30.1.23 B. Fryer.

AMAZON (right, Photo Ships), destroyer, Tribal class, 2nd group, 4-funnelled, designated F-class, H.37 (1914), D.01 (9.15), D.03 (1.18). Launched 29.7.08 Thornycroft. c970-1090 tons, c280(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 15500shp, 34kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-18in tt. 6th DF, Dover throughout the war. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/16. Log Book Availability. Sold 22.10.19 Ward, Preston.

AMAZON, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 56. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

AMBASSADOR, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 149grt, Dundee-reg DE.3. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

AMBER, decoy or Q-ship (true identity not known), possible trawler conversion. Other name REMO.

AMBER, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 172grt, Hull-reg H.398. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

AMBIENT, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1904, 1,517grt - lost 12.3.17, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

AMBITIOUS, hired drifter, Adty No 215. Built 1910, 90grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.519. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1921 as patrol boat, minesweeper. Renamed AMBITIOUS II 8.19.

AMBLESIDE, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.00 (11.19). Launched 21.2.19 Ailsa SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Completed as survey vessel, renamed BEAUFORT 3.19. Sold 30.6.38 Cashmore, resold 27.7.39 Rees, Llanelly.

AMBROSE, armed merchant cruiser, later depot ship, mercantile conversion, M.87 (on coming into service). Built 1903, 4,595grt, 15kts, owned by Booth Line. Crew (7.15): 33 officers & 260 crew (bi). Armament: 8-4.7in, 2-6pdr. In service 20.11.14. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Purchased by Admiralty 20.10.15, converted to depot ship. Armament: 2-12pdr. Submarine depot ship at Berehaven1917-18, then Falmouth 1918. Became a base ship 1938. Sold 10.8.46, BU Ward, Inverkeithing, renamed COCHRANE 6.38.

AMBUSCADE (was to be named KEITH 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class, H.62 (1914), H.05 (1.18). Launched 25.1.13 John Brown. c935-957 tons, 267(oa), 260(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 24500shp, 30kts. Armament: 3-4in, 2-21in tt. All class formed 4th DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then 4th and 6th DF Portsmouth, Devonport or Dover. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 6.9.21 Petersen & Albeck, Denmark.

AMEER, hired trawler, Adty No 38. Built 1908, 216grt, Grimsby-reg GY.397. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-3.16 as minesweeper. Mined 18.3.16 off Felixstowe.

AMENITY, fishing trawler. Built 1908, 212grt, Grimsby-reg GY.481. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

AMERICA, hired paddle tug. Built 1891, 244grt. Harbour service 13.9.15-15.5.20, normally flew the red ensign, minelayer 8 mines 1918.

AMERSHAM, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.01 (11.19). Launched 30.4.19 Ailsa SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Completed as survey vessel 1919, renamed COLLINSON 3.19. Sold 25.10.22 McLellan.

AMETHYST, light cruiser, ex-3rd-class protected cruiser, Gem-class, P.00 (1914), P.02 (1.18). Launched 5.11.03 Armstrong. 3,000 tons, 373(oa), 360(pp)x40x14ft. Turbine 12000shp, 23kts. Armament: 12-4in, 11-3pdr, 2-18in tt (2-6in, 8-4in from 1918). Armour: 2in deck. 1st LCS Grand Fleet 1914, Mediterranean 1915, South America 1915-18. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dardanelles 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 1.10.20 J. W. Towers, Milford Haven.

AMETHYST (ex-NELLIE II), hired yacht, Pendant No 066. Built 1877, 201grt/330TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service 14.9.14-30.9.14, 30.3.15-15.2.17, renamed AMETHYST III, 3.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

AMETHYST, hired trawler, Adty No 1214. Built 1898, 172grt, Hull-reg H.401. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-10.15 as minesweeper. Renamed AMETHYST II 2.15. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing as AMETHYST, later requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

AMIABLE, hired drifter, Adty No 755. Built 1910, 72grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.554. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

AMICE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 136. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

AMITY, hired drifter, Adty No 2551. Built 1907, 82grt, Banff-reg BF.929. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

AMOKURA, harbour service, training ship, New Zealand (ex-SPARROW, ex-composite gunboat,Redbreast-class), built 1889, 805 tons. Sold 2.22.

AMPERE, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 154grt, Hull-reg H.169. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

AMPHION, light cruiser, ex-Scout cruiser, Boadicea/Active-class. Launched 4.12.11 Pembroke DY. 3,440 tons, 405(oa), 385(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 18000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 10-4in, 4-3pdr, 2-21in tt. Armour: 1in deck. 3rd DF leader, Harwich 1914. Mined 6.8.14 North Sea.

AMPHITRITE, cruiser, later minelayer, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Diadem-class, D.52 (1914), P.7C (1.18). Launched 5.1.98 Vickers. 11,000 tons, 466(oa), 435(pp)x69x26ft. TE 16500ihp, 20.5kts. Armament: 16-6in, 12-12pdr, 4-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 4in deck, 4.5in guns. 9th CS to 1915, then harbour service, conversion to minelayer completed 9.7.17 Portsmouth DY, 4-6in, 1-4in AA, 354 mines. 1st Mine Squadron, Grangemouth 1917-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 12.4.20 Ward, Milford Haven.

AMPLEFORTH, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1914, 3,873grt - lost 21.5.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

AMPLIFY, hired trawler, Adty No 1982. Built 1916, 342grt, Grimsby-reg GY.789. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.16-1.17 as minesweeper. Wrecked 17.1.17 at Skeirascape, Castlebay.

AMPULLA, hired trawler, Adty No 59. Built 1913, 248grt, Grimsby-reg GY.949. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

AMROTH CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 2665. Built 1913, 255grt, Swansea-reg SA.8. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

AMSTERDAM, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.08 (on coming into service), MI.00 (1.18). Built 1894, 1777grt, 17kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr. In service 31.10.14-29.9.19.

AMY (ex-JASON), hired yacht, Pendant No 081. Built 1877, 288grt/416TM. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.7.15-30.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

AMY, hired trawler, Adty No 334. Built 1905, 223grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.39. In service 8.14-4.17 as minesweeper. Mined 11.4.17 off Le Havre.

AMY B. SILVER, decoy or Q-ship, schooner conversion. Built 1912, 129grt. In service 17.7.17-22.11.17, armament not listed.

ANACAPA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 112. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ANCHOR OF HOPE, hired drifter, Adty No 2295. Built 1903, 79grt, Peterhead-reg PD.484. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1920 as net vessel. Renamed ANCHOR OF HOPE II 5.15.

ANCHOR OF HOPE, hired drifter, Adty No 2376. Built 1907, 95grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.214. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

ANCHOR STAR, hired drifter, Adty No 2718. Built 1908, 82grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.127. In service 12.15-1920 as net vessel.

ANCHORITE (originally PROGRESS), mooring vessel, Trinculo-class, X.35 (1916), X.01 (1.18). Launched 24.1.16 Simons. 750 tons, 152(oa), 135(pp)x26x10ft. 500ihp, 9.5kts. Boom defence duty at Sheerness to 1918. Renamed HERMIT 1944. BU 2.48 Metal Ind, Rosyth.

ANCHUSA, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 1.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.01 (1.18). Launched 21.4.17 Armstrong. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship, other names CASHEL, WINSTREE. Sunk 16.7.18 by U.54 off W coast of Ireland.

ANCIENT (12.18) - see VETERAN, paddle tug

ANCONA, tug, Poultry-class. Ordered 1918 for canal and harbour work. Launched 2.4.19 Henry Scarr. 65 tons gross. 75(pp)x15x6 ft. Compound 185ihp. 8kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 8.22 W. R. Johnson.

ANDES, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.82 (on coming into service), MI.52 (1.18), MI.30 (4.18). Built 1913, 15,620grt, 16kts. Armament: 6-6in, 2-6pdr. Crew (7.15): 40 officers & 300 crew (bi).In service 22.3.15-22.10.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Served as ATLANTIS in WW2.

ANDES, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 169grt, Grimsby-reg GY.5. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ANDREW ANDERSON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4405. Launched 15.8.19, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 13.2.22 renamed NORMANBY.

ANDREW APSLEY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4298. Launched 2.6.19, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 13.10.19, delivered 9.12.19, renamed CALLANCROFT. Served as MILFORD EARL in WW2.

ANDREW JEWER, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3844. Delivered 4.12.18, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as gunnery tender. Renamed NITH 9.20, EXCELLENT 6.22. Sold 1946 renamed MALVERN.

ANDREW KING, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3545. Launched 19.4.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper, hydrophone vessel. Renamed OUSE 9.20. Mined 20.2.41 off Tobruk.

ANDREW MARVEL, hired trawler, Adty No 1180. Built 1912, 285grt, Hull-reg H.466. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ANDREW MCWILLIAM, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4270 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

ANDREW SACK, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3523. Launched 5.7.17, Smiths Dock. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1924, renamed ALEX ANDRITE. Served as NORTH NESS in WW2.

ANDRINA, hired drifter, Adty No 2132. Built 1911, 92grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.134. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel. Served as ROSSARD in WW2.

ANDROMACHE, minelayer, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Apollo-class, N.22 (1914), N.03 (1.18). Launched 14.8.90 Chatham DY. 3400 tons, 314(oa), 300(pp)x43x16ft. TE 9000ihp, 20kts (designed). Conversion to minelayer completed 13.9.09 Chatham DY, armament 4-4.7in, 100 mines (only 1-12pdr 6.18). Minelayer, based at Dover and Sheerness 1914-15 (seven Apollo-class minelayers laid nearly 8000 mines in 22 operations), then subsidiary service, ended war as depot ship. BU 8.20 Castle, Plymouth.

ANDROMEDA, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Aubretia-type, ordered 12.16, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.4A (1.18), T.02 (6.18). Launched 6.17 Swan Hunter. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2500ihp, 17.5kts. Armament: 2-4in, 1-3pdr. To French navy, renamed ANDROMEDE, later VILLE D'YS.

ANDROMEDA, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 130grt, Sunderland-reg SD.9. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ANDROMEDA, harbour service, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Diadem-class, launched 1897, 11000 tons. Boys training ship Devonport 1913, renamed IMPREGNABLE II 11.1919, DEFIANCE 1931. Sold 1956.

ANDROS (ex-KNIGHT OF ST. PATRICK), hired rescue tug. Built 1885, 274grt. In service 6.15-8.22, HM Dockyard service before 1917. Sold.

ANEMONE, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Acacia-type, ordered 1.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, M.27 (2.15), T.01 (9.15), T.03 (1.18). Launched 13.5.15 Swan Hunter. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr AA. Acacia-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 6.9.22 Marple & Gillott, Saltash.

ANEMONE, lighter/barge. Miscellaneous small craft, owned by J. T. Crampton & Co. Served 24.7.18-10.6.19.

ANGELINA, hired drifter, Adty No 1850. Built 1908, 86grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.69. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

ANGELUS, hired trawler, Adty No 1629. Built 1914, 304grt, Grimsby-reg GY.19. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-2.16 as minesweeper. Mined 28.2.16 off Dover.

ANGERTON, hired trawler, Adty No 526. Built 1901, 186grt, Boston-reg BN.92. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ANGLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1367. Built 1908, 222grt, Milford Haven-reg M.225. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ANGLER, destroyer, two-funnelled 30-knotter, designated D-class, P.25 (1914), D.36 (9.15), D.04 (1.18). Launched 2.2.97 Thornycroft. c340 tons, 210(pp)x191x7ft. TE 5800ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 20.5.20 Ward, Milford Haven.

ANGLESEY, minelayer, building by Denny, builders No. 1034. Cancelled 6.12.18, completed in 1920 as mercantile ANGLIA, 3460grt.

ANGLIA, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, P.75 (on coming into service). Built 1900, 1862grt. Armament: 3-6pdr. In service 8.8.14-24.4.15. Converted to military hospital ship. Mined 17.11.15 off Folkestone Gate.

ANGLIA, fishing trawler. Built 1904, 196grt, London-reg LO.186. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ANGOLIAN, fishing trawler - see TEUTON, hired trawler.

ANGORA, minelayer, mercantile conversion, N.40 (4.15), N.04 (1.18). Built 1911, 4298grt, 17kts. Fitted out at Blackwall. Armament: 3-4.7in, 2-6pdr AA, 320 mines. In service 27.2.15-15.11.19.

ANGUS, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 119 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ANGUS MCDONALD, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4279 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

ANIDA, hired trawler, Adty No 3059. Built 1917, 270grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.299. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.17-1919 as hydrophone vessel.

ANIMATE, hired drifter, Adty No 3076. Built 1917, 88grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.622. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.17-1919. Served in WW2.

ANN FORD MELVILLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1347. Built 1911, 212grt, Aberdeen-reg A.365. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as SHIELBURN in WW2.

ANN LEWIS, hired trawler, Adty No 2985. Built 1916, 216grt, Aberdeen-reg A.621. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served as JEAN EDMONDS in WW2.

ANN MELVILLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1596. Built 1909, 201grt, Aberdeen-reg A.254. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ANNA LIFFEY, hired screw tug. Built 1904, 179grt. In service 28.10.18-22.11.18. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

ANNANDALE (may be spelt ANNADALE), boom defence vessel, ex-blockship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1878, 1521grt, 264ft. Purchased 1914-15 for Dover, not used as blockship. Sold 7.1.20.

ANNE, aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion. Built 1911 Rickmers, Bremerhaven. 7000 tons/4083grt, 367(pp)x47ft. TE, 10kts. German AENNE RICKMERS. seized Port Said 8.14, in mercantile service under red ensign from 1.15, commissioned 4.8.15, renamed ANNE next day. Armament: 1-12pdr, 2 seaplanes. Eastern Mediterranean 1915-17. Decommissioned 8.8.17, store carrier and in 1.18 collier in government service until 1.19. Sold 1922.

ANNIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2118. Built 1907, 94grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.420. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-12.17 as net vessel. Destroyed 19.12 17 after grounding off Enos.

ANNIE CUMINE, hired drifter, Adty No 2377. Built 1913, 80grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.536. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as MARY J. MASSON in WW2.

ANNIE MATHERS, hired motor drifter, Adty No 2869. Built 1905, 56grt, Methil-reg ML.285. In service 4.17-1919 as minesweeper.

ANNIE MELLING, hired trawler, Adty No 1593. Built 1906, 221grt, Preston-reg PN.61. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-12.18 as minesweeper.

ANNIE SMITH, hired drifter, Adty No 2413. Built 1907, 84grt, Inverness-reg INS.422. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-4.18 as net vessel. Sunk 9.4.18 in collision off Lundy Island.

ANNIE WALKER, fishing trawler. Built 1890, 123grt, Leith-reg LH.195. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ANSON, battlecruiser, Hood-class, building Armstrong. Work suspended 9.3.17, cancelled 10.18.

ANSON, hired trawler, Adty No 1090. Built 1905, 211grt, Grimsby-reg GY.47. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1920 as minesweeper. Renamed ANSON II 3.17. Served in WW2.

ANT, gunboat, Ant-class, harbour service tender since c1905, ex-"flatiron" gunboat, commissioned in 1914 for service off Belgian coast. Launched 14.8.73 Laird. 254 tons, 89(oa), 85(pp)x26x6ft. Horizontal engines 260ihp, 8kts. Armament (1914): 2-4.7 in. Reverted to harbour service by 1916, boom defence vessel 1916, target 10.21. Sold 2.6.26 Granton S Bkg Co.

ANT, hired drifter, Adty No 2510. Built 1903, 61grt, Buckie-reg BCK.124. In service 6.15-1920 as net vessel, stores & water carrier.

ANT (new), tender, described as special service vessel. Bought on stocks 5.13, known as ANT (new) to 1919, launched 23.7.13 Murdoch & Murray. 545grt, 164(pp)x33 ft. Sold 12.6.24 G. Nichol, renamed RANGITOTO.

ANTARES, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, ordered 1.16, built by Hamilton. Delivered to French Navy 1916-17.

ANTARES (ex-CABO VERDE, ex-BEN ALLIGIN), Admiralty trawler, Adty No 177. Built 1906 Duthie, 218grt, one of nine Portuguese vessels purchased 9.15 for a total of £80,788. Armament: 1-3pdr. Intended as minesweeper, but apparently served as A/P. Renamed ANTARES II 10.17. Damaged in collision off Gibraltar, sunk 2.5.18 by.

ANTELOPE, harbour service, ex-torpedo gunboat, Alarm-class, D.25 (1914), N.25 (9.15). Built 1893, 810 tons, on sale list, then training ship, Devonport. Sold 27.5.19.

ANTHONY ASLETT, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Mersey-class, Adty No 3579. Launched 22.2.17, Cochrane. Units ranged from 248-324grt, 117-125x22-23ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Renamed ROTHER 9.20. Sold 1922 to Spain, renamed UAD QUERT.

ANTHONY HOPE, hired trawler, Adty No 1380. Built 1913, 288grt, Hull-reg H.1006. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-11.16. Mined 16.11.16 off Le Havre.

ANTIC, decoy or Q-ship - see AUK, hired trawler, but name not included in AUK's listing.

ANTICYCLONE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3865, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 2.12.18, Chambers. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Sold 9.31, same name. Served in WW2.

ANTONIO, fishing trawler. Built 1908, 202grt, Hull-reg H.990. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ANTRIM, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Devonshire-class, 09 (1914), 07 (1.18), N.58 (4.18). Launched 8.10.03 John Brown. 10,850 tons, 473(oa), 450(pp)x68x23ft. TE 21000ihp, 22kts. Armament: 4-7.5in, 6-6in, 2-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2in deck, 6in guns. 3rd CS Grand Fleet 1914-16, North America & West Indies 1916-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 19.12.22 Hughes Bolckow, Derwanthaugh.

ANTWERP, decoy or Q-ship – see VIENNA (originally accommodation ship), armed boarding steamer.

ANWOTH, hired trawler, Adty No 1158. Built 1915, 211grt, Granton-reg GN.29. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

ANZAC, destroyer leader, improved Marksman-class, three funnels, ordered 12.15, F.61 (2.17), G.60 (4.17), G.50 (1.18), G.70 (4.18). Launched 11.1.17 Denny. c1666-1687 tons, 325(oa), 315(pp)x31x12ft. Turbine 36000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 4-21in tt. Leader, Grand Fleet Flotillas from completion. To RAN 3.19. Sold 8.8.35 Abrahams & Wilson, Redfern, NSW.

ANZAC, hired trawler, Adty No 3305. Built 1916, 317grt, Hull-reg H.487. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 8.16-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ANZAC II 3.17.

ANZAC, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

AORANGI, Admiralty blockship. Built 1883, 4268grt, 389ft. Owned by Union SS Co, Dunedin (NZ)-reg, chartered as non-commissioned RAN supply ship 8/14, purchased by Admiralty 1915 for use at Scapa Flow. Scuttled August 1915 - No.1 Barrier, Kirk Sound, between island of Lamb Holm & Mainland (wi - in 58.53.26N, 02.51.42W). Wreck refloated in 1920 (wi - resunk in Holm Kirkyard) (Lr/D/wi)

APHIS, river gunboat, Insect-class, ordered 2.15 as "China Gunboat" for service on Danube. Served elsewhere, P.96 (1.16), P.03 (1.18). Launched 15.9.15 Ailsa SB. 645 tons, 237(oa), 230(pp)x36x4ft. TE 2000ihp,14kts, twin screws in tunnels. Armament: 2-6in, 2-12pdr. Mediterranean 1916-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 1947 at Singapore.

APLEY, hired trawler, Adty No 143. Built 1908, 222grt, Milford Haven-reg M.226. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-12.17 as minesweeper. Mined 6.12.17 off Worthing.

APOLLO, minelayer, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Apollo-class, N.36 (1914), N.05 (1.18). Launched 10.2.91 Chatham DY. 3400 tons, 314(oa), 300(pp)x43x16ft. TE 9000ihp, 20kts (designed). Conversion to minelayer completed 4.8.09 Chatham DY, armament 4-4.7in, 100 mines. Minelayer, based at Dover and Sheerness 1914-15 (seven Apollo-class minelayers laid nearly 8000 mines in 22 operations), then subsidiary service, ended war as depot ship. BU 8.20 Castle. Plymouth.

APOLLO, hired screw tug. Built 1900, 52grt. In service 4.15-7.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

APPLEDORE, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, N.7A (11.19). Launched 15.8.19 Ailsa SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 16.10.20, renamed KAMLAVATI.

APPLELEAF (ex-TEXOL), Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, later RFA oiler/fleet attendant tanker, Leaf-class, X.32 (2.16 while building under original name), Y7.178 (later). Launched 28.11.16 Workman Clark. 12300 tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Damaged 10.11.17, North Sea. Flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Arrived 12.47 Arnott Young, Dalmuir (H/L/D/rfa)

APTERA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 85 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

AQUAMARINE, hired trawler, Adty No 1843. Built 1911, 333grt, Hull-reg H.356. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 8.15-1919 as minesweeper.

AQUARIUS (ex-HAMPSTEAD), sea-going depot ship, earlier mercantile conversion, N.13 (1914),N.06 (1.18). Launched 25.9.00 Austin. 3660tons, 268(pp)x37x16ft. TE 1100ihp, 10.5kts. Purchased1902 as distillery vessel, completed 6.07 as depot ship. Served with 8th DF Forth 1914-15, Mediterranean S/Ms 1915, then water carrier and depot ship in Mediterranean. Armament: not listed. Sold 14.5.20.

AQUARIUS, hired trawler. Built 1905, 187grt, Grimsby-reg GY.76. In service 6.15-8.15. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, later requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

AQUILA (ex-PENDRAGON), hired screw tug. Built 1870, 59grt. In service as BDV, 8.17-1.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

AQUILLA, fleet messenger, Y4.76. Built 1907, 450grt. Also listed as store carrier. In commissioned service 27.4.18-5.1.20, flew white ensign.

AQUITANIA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, MI.56 (4.18). Built 1914, 45647grt, 24kts. Armament: 12-6in. In service 2.8.14-5.9.14, released because of heavy fuel consumption, taken up again 1.18-1919. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol.

ARAB, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, D.01 (1914), D.77 (9.15), D.05 (1.18), H.08 (4.18). Launched 9.2.01 Thomson. 470 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Scapa Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 23.7.19 Fryer, Sunderland.

ARAB, lighter/barge.  Built 1901, 56grt, steam lighter. Served 31.7.17-23.4.19. Renamed ARABESQUE 4.18.

ARABIAN, hired trawler. Built 1899, 180grt, Aberdeen-reg A.209. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper, then boom defence vessel.

ARABIAN, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 55. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ARABIS, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.44 (1.16). Launched 6.11.15 Henderson. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Sunk 10.2.16 by German TBs off Dogger Bank.

ARACARI, hired trawler, Adty No 514. Built 1908, 245grt, Grimsby-reg GY.355. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ARALIA, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 229grt, Grimsby-reg GY.371. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ARAWANA, patrol vessel, ex-civilian. Built 1914, 152grt. Armed with 1-13pdr. In service 20.3.17-15.1.19 in West Indies, based at Demerara.

ARBUTUS, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.94 (1.18). Launched 8.9.17 Armstrong. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship, other name SPRIGG. Sunk 16.12.17 by UB.65 in St. Georges Channel.

ARCA, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1912, 4,839grt - lost 2.10.18, Atlantic off N Ireland (H/L/Lr/sl/te/un/wi)

ARCADY, hired drifter, Adty No B, 1290. Built 1910, 85grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.741. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ARCHDALE (ex-VIXEN), hired screw tug. Built 1896, 119grt. In service 26.9.15-24.12.15. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

ARCHER, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class, H.10 (1914), H.29 (9.15), H.06 (1.18). Launched 21.10.11 Yarrow. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean by 1918 except three fitted as minelayers. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Rainham, BU 10.22.

ARCHIMEDES, hired drifter. Built 1911, 83grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.720. In service 10.15-1919 on misc. service. Served in WW2.

ARCTIC, kite balloon ship. Dumb barge, 88grt, rebuilt 1898, completed conversion 5.16 by C & H Crichton for experimental use as a kite balloon vessel, purchased 11.17. Later employed for other purposes.

ARCTIC PRINCE, hired trawler, Adty No 1470. Built 1915, 194grt, North Shields-reg SN.169. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as CLIFTON in WW2.

ARCTIC WHALE (Z.15), Admiralty whaler, ordered 15.3.15, Adty No 878. Launched 7.10.15, Smiths Dock. 336 tons/237grt, 132(oa), 125(pp)x25x8ft. TE 1200ihp, 13kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. From 1915-18, served as coastal anti-submarine escort in one of three squadrons, based at Stornoway, Shetlands, Peterhead or the Humber. Sold 20.4.20, same name, renamed BERMUDIAN 1923. Served as BERMUDIAN in WW2.

ARCTURUS (ex-RIO TEJO, ex-ALBERIA), Admiralty trawler, Adty No 175. Built 1910 W & G Cook, 337grt, one of nine Portuguese vessels purchased 9.15 for a total of £80,788. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Intended as minesweeper, but apparently served as A/P. Renamed ARCTURUS II 6.18. Sold 17.5.19 to Cruz Bros, Gibraltar.

ARD PATRICK, fleet sweeping sloop, 24-class, "double-ended" decoy appearance with straight stem and stern, and symmetrical superstructure, class ordered between 12.16 and 4.17, T.95 (9.18). Launched 6.6.18 Swan Hunter. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Believed to be one of 10 of class, completed 1918 and served in Sloop Flotillas, Granton and Gibraltar. Sold 12.8.20 M. Mazza, resold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

ARDANDEARG, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1895, 3,237grt - lost 14.3.18, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

ARDENT (was to be named KENRIC 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class "special boat", H.78 (1914). Launched 8.9.13) Denny. c898-1000 tons, c265(oa), 257(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 22500shp, 30kts. Armament: 3-4in, 2-21in tt. All class formed 4th DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16. Sunk 1.6.16 at Jutland. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916.

ARDENT, hired trawler, Adty No 1798. Built 1908, 228grt, Milford Haven-reg M.222. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ARDENT II 3.17.

ARDGARTH, store carrier, Y8.53. Built 1913, 770grt. Ex-collier (Y3.603). BDV supply vessel in service 22.5.15-8.2.17, collier again 9.2.17.

ARDLAW, hired drifter, Adty No 2036. Built 1909, 94grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.44. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel, hospital vessel.

ARETHUSA, light cruiser, Arethusa-class, ordered 9.12, 3C (1914). Launched 25.10.13 Chatham DY. 3,500 tons, 436(oa), 410(pp)x39x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 2-6in, 6-4in (altered to 3-6in, 4-4in, 2-3in AA), 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. 5th LCS, Harwich. Wrecked 11.2.16 near Harwich after mine damage. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 24 Jan 1915.

ARETHUSA, harbour service, training ship, Greenhithe, River Thames (ex-wooden screw frigate), built 1849, 3832 tons. Sold 1934.

ARETHUSA II, fleet messenger, Y4.52. Built 1906, 477grt. In commissioned service 25.9.15-26.4.20, flew white ensign.

ARFON, hired trawler, Adty No 134. Built 1908, 227grt, Milford Haven-reg M.223. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-4.17 as minesweeper. Mined 30.4.17 off St. Alban's Head.

ARGO, Q ship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1906, 854grt. In commissioned service 9.6.17-10.4.19, purchased 19.12.17,  2-4in, 1-15pdr, 2-12pdr. Also known as ARGO, SARUSAN and STEAD. Renamed LOTHBURY 1917, store carrier 16.4.19 (withpendant X.54 assigned from 9.18). Renamed ARGO 4.19. sold c1939.

ARGO, fishing trawler. Built 1903, 174grt, Aberdeen-reg A.554. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ARGO, boom defence vessel, ex-ESPIEGLE, composite screw sloop, Doterel-class. Launched 3.8.80 Devonport DY, 1130 tons. Served in Spithead, on boom defence 8.14. Sold 25.8.21 W. Thorpe.

ARGO, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1898, 1102grt. In commissioned service 28.11.14-3.4.15.

ARGO, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1895, 3,071grt - lost 24.12.17, Western Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

ARGON – see ARGUS, patrol and examination vessel, ex-Coastguard and Fishery Protection.

ARGON, hired trawler, Adty No 1540. Built 1907, 226grt, Swansea-reg SA.48. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ARGON II 5.17.

ARGONAUT, cruiser, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Diadem-class, P.78 (1914), P.04 (1.18). Launched 24.1.98 Fairfield. 11,000 tons, 466(oa), 435(pp)x69x26ft. TE 16500ihp, 20.5kts. Armament: 16-6in, 12-12pdr, 4-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 4in deck, 4.5in guns. 9th CS to 1915, then harbour service. Log Book Availability. Sold 18.5.20 Ward, Milford Haven.

ARGUS, aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion. N.96 (1919), 49 (9.19). Building as Italian liner CONTE ROSSO, purchased 8.16, launched 2.12.17 Beardmore, completed 9.18, first aircraft carrier with full-length flight deck and large hangar. 14450 tons, 566(oa), 535(pp)x68x21ft. Turbine 20000shp, 20kts. Armament: 6-4in AA, 20 Sopwith torpedo planes. Accommodation ship 12.44. Sold 5.12.46, BU Ward, Inverkeithing.

ARGUS, patrol and examination vessel, ex-Coastguard and Fishery Protection, C.75 (1914). Launched 6.12.04 Bow McLachlan. 380 tons, 130(pp)x23x9ft. TE 650ihp, 11.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr. Examination service at Berehaven 1914-18. Renamed ARGON 1.17. Sold 5.2.20, renamed Peninnis.

ARGYLE (may be spelt ARGYLL), Admiralty blockship. Built 1872, 1185grt, 241ft. Owned by T Wilson & Sons, Hull-reg. Purchased 1914-15 (1914) for Scapa Flow. Scuttled 1914 - No.2 Barrier, Skerry Sound, between Glims Holm & Lamb Holm islands (wi - in 58.52.53N, 02.54.02W) (Lr/D/wi).

ARGYLL, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Devonshire-class, 80 (1914). Launched 3.4.04 Scotts. 10,850 tons, 473(oa), 450(pp)x68x23ft. TE 21000ihp, 22kts. Armament: 4-7.5in, 6-6in, 2-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2in deck, 6in guns. 3rd CS Grand Fleet from 1914. Wrecked 28.10.15 on Bell Rock.

ARIADNE, cruiser, later minelayer, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Diadem-class, P.69 (1914). Launched 22.4.98 Thomson. 11,000 tons, 466(oa), 435(pp)x69x26ft. TE 16500ihp, 20.5kts. Armament: 16-6in, 12-12pdr, 4-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 4in deck, 4.5in guns. Laid up at Devonport, conversion to minelayer completed 20.3.17 Devonport DY, 4-6in, 1-4in AA, 400 mines. 1st Mine Squadron, Grangemouth from 1917. Sunk 26.7.17 by UC.65 off Beachy Head.

ARIADNE, hired trawler, Adty No 349. Built 1906, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.173. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-11.18 as minesweeper. Also served as decoy trap with submarine C.29. Renamed ARIADNE II 2.15.

ARIADNE CHRISTINE, store carrier, Y8.92. Built 1910, 3550grt. Ex-collier (Y3.490). In service as store carrier from 2.8.18. Became constructive loss 31.8.18. Sold 23.8.19 to Norway.

ARIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1404. Built 1910, 221grt, Grimsby-reg GY.584. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ARIANE (ex-SHEELAH), hired yacht, Pendant No 053. Built 1898, 492grt/630TM. Armament: 1-12pdr, 2-6pdr. In service from 23.2.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Transferred 25.2.16 to France.

ARIEL, destroyer, two-funnelled 30-knotter, later designated D-class. Lost 19.4.07.

ARIEL, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class. H.11 (1914), H.37 (9.15), H.07 (1.18). Launched 26.9.11 Thornycroft. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, one of three of class fitted as minelayer, then 20th DF in North Sea, rest to Mediterranean by 1918. Mined 2.8.18 in North Sea. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Belgian Coast 1914, Dogger Bank 24 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916.

ARIEL, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 138. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ARIEL, hired trawler, Adty No 616. Built 1905, 174grt, Hull-reg H.843. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ARIEL II 2.15.

ARIES, hired yacht, Pendant No 05. Built 1880, 201grt/268TM. Armament: 2-3pdr. In service from 12.9.14. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Mined 31.10.15 off Leathercoat, in Dover Straits.

ARIES, hired trawler, Adty No 28. Built 1906, 250grt, Grimsby-reg GY.131. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ARIES II 2.15. Served as SORANUS in WW2.

ARIES II, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 159grt, Aberdeen-reg A.295. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ARIMATHEA, hired drifter, Adty No 1122. Built 1907, 87grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1084. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

ARIUS, decoy or Q-ship - see MARY B. MITCHELL, 3-mast schooner conversion.

ARK ROYAL, aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion, N.80 (1914), N.07 (1.18). Launched 5.9.14 Blyth SB Co. 7080 tons, 366(oa), 35(pp)x51x171ft. TE 3000ihp, 11kts. Armament: 4-12pdr, 4 seaplanes. Eastern Mediterranean 1915-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Log Book Availability. Depot ship 1923, renamed PEGASUS 12.34, catapult ship 4.41, depot ship 1944. Sold 18.10.46 as Anita I.

ARLANZA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.93 (on coming into service), MI.53 (1.18), MI.31 (4.18). Built 1912, 15,044grt, 16kts. Armament: 6-6in, 2-6pdr. Crew (7.15): 39 officers & 220 crew (bi). In service 23.3.15-1.6.20. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

ARLEIA, store carrier, Y8.81. Built 1915, 795grt. In service as store carrier 30.3.18-2.8.18, then collier (Y3.2162).

ARLEUX, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Armentieres-group, ordered 1.17. Launched 1918, Canadian Vickers. Steel-hull, 357grt, 130(pp)x25x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Built for Atlantic coast patrol, commissioned in RCN 5.6.18. Sold 1946, same name. Sunk 26.8.49 by internal explosion.

ARLEY, hired trawler, Adty No 591. Built 1914, 304grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.44. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ARMADALE CASTLE, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.63 (on coming into service), MI.54 (1.18), MI.32 (4.18). Built 1903, 12,973grt, 17kts. Armament: 8-4.7in. In service 2.8.14-11.9.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

ARMAGEDDON, hired trawler, Adty No 1748. Built 1915, 323grt, Hull-reg H.319. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as DHOON in WW2.

ARMENTIERES, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Armentieres-group, ordered 1.17. Launched 1918, Canadian Vickers. Steel-hull, 357grt, 130(pp)x25x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Built for Atlantic coast patrol, commissioned in RCN 17.6.18. Sold 1946, renamed A. G. GARRISH 1947.

ARMIDA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 68. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ARMOURER (ex-ENGINEER), store carrier, Y8.76. Built 1888, 724grt. In service 17.3.18-3.4.19.

ARNDILLY CASTLE, hired drifter, Adty No 564. Built 1908, 78grt, Inverness-reg INS.500. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

ARNEWOOD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1916, 2,259grt - lost 13.12.17, off W Scotland (H/L/Lr/te/un)

ARNO, destroyer, ex-Portuguese LIZ, D.62 (9.15), D.06 (1.18). Launched 22.12.14 Ansaldo, Genoa, purchased 3.15 before completion. 500 tons, 230(pp)x22x7ft. Turbine 8000shp, 29kts. Armament: 4-14pdr, 3-18in tt. Mediterranean from 1915. Sunk 23.3.18 in collision with HOPE off Dardanelles. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16.

ARNO, mine carrier, Y6.8. Built 1894, 745grt, ex-armament carrier (Y2.42) (ex-JUNO). Mine carrier 1915-1.8.16, storecarrier (Y8.67) 2.8.16-28.6.17. Renamed ARBEECO 6.17.

ARO (ex-ALBERTVILLE), torpedo sub-depot ship, pendants Y1.2 and Y8.126. 3794grt, built 1898 Raylton Dixon. 351(pp)x44ft. One of three vessels (also Sobo, Sokoto) managed by Elder Dempster, purchased 10.14 for £55,000. Depot ship at Rosyth 1915-18, troopship 14.8.18. Sold 1.20 W. R. Device,renamed STELLA.

ARRAS, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Armentieres-group, ordered 1.17. Launched 1918, Canadian Vickers. Steel-hull, 357grt, 130(pp)x25x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Built for Atlantic coast patrol, commissioned in RCN 8.7.18. BU 12.57.

ARRIVAL, store carrier, Y8.37. Built 1904, 358grt. Ex-armament carrier (Y2.14). In service as store carrier 13.10.14-13.10.17, and as BDV supply from 7.15. Later renamed ELSIE ANNIE.

ARROGANT, sea-going depot ship, Arrogant-class, 2nd-class cruiser conversion, P.42 (1914), N.08 (1.18). Launched 26.5.96 Devonport DY.5750 tons. Completed as depot ship 7.11. Armament: nil. Served with 4th S/M Flotilla at Dover 1914-16, 5th S/M Flotilla at Dover and base flagship 1915-18. Sold 13.11.23 Hughes Bolckow.

ARROW, ex-gunboat, described as miscellaneous special service vessel.  Launched 22.4.71 Rennie, Greenwich. 254 tons, 7kts. Served at Portsmouth 1914-18. Sold 1.3.22 W. H. Webber.

ARTHUR, lighter/barge. Dumb barge, owned by Plymouth & Oreston Timber Co. Served as BDV, 10.7.18-6.8.19.

ARTHUR CAVANAGH, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3677. Delivered 28.5.18, Bow McLachlan. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1925, same name. Served in WW2.

ARTHUR H. JOHNSON, hired drifter, Adty No 1025. Built 1913, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.402. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

ARTHUR HERWIN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3817. Launched 19.12.19, Fleming & Ferguson. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 10.11.19. delivered 23.1.20, renamed RIVER LOSSIE. Served in WW2.

ARTHUR LESSIMORE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3510. Launched 9.3.17, Smith Dock. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper, escort. Sold 1924. Served as IRVANA in WW2.

ARTIST, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1909, 3,570grt - lost 27.1.17, St George's Channel (H/L/Lr/Mn/ge/os/te/un/wi)

ARTOIS (1915) Log Book Availability – see DIGBY, armed merchant cruiser.

ARUN, destroyer, River-class, two medium funnels, designated E-class, N.04 (1914), D.11 (9.15), D.07 (1.18). Launched 30.4.03 Laird. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 30.6.20 Ward, Hayle.

ARVONIA, military hospital ship – see CAMBRIA, armed boarding steamer.

ARVONIAN, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.538) conversion. Built 1905, 2794grt. In service 19.8.17-21.4.19, purchased by Admiralty 20.11.17, armed with 3-4in, 3-12pdr, 4-18in tt, other names ALASTAIR, BALFAME, BENDISH, DORINDA, GIRDLER, USS SANTEE.

ASAMA, hired trawler. Built 1914, 284grt, Cardiff-reg CF.12. In service 1.17-7.17 as Q-ship, Sunk 16.7.17 by U-boat 160 miles SW of Fastnet.

ASCOT, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 881, T.16 (9.18). Launched 26.1.16 Ailsa SB. 810 tons, 245(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sunk 10.11.18 by UB.67 off the Faroes.

ASHBURTON, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Ailsa SB. Cancelled 17.12.18.

ASHBY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1896, 1,947grt - lost 15.2.16, Atlantic off NW France (H/Lr)

ASHLEAF (ex-OLGA), RFA oiler/group freighting tanker, Leaf-class, pendant Y7.156. Launched 12.9.16 Ropner. 12300tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Flew red ensign. Sunk 29.5.17 by submarine 150 miles west of Bishop Rock (rfa)

ASHLYN, hired trawler, Adty No 191. Built 1914, 304grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.1. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as BERNADETTE in WW2.

ASHMANI, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

ASHTON, hired trawler, Adty No 640. Built 1896, 144grt, Grimsby-reg GY.123. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.14-9.18.

ASIA, hired trawler, Adty No 652. Built 1905, 309grt, Hull-reg H.829. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.14-9.17 as minesweeper. Mined 12.9.17 off Bressay.

ASKOLD, Russian light cruiser - see GLORY IV.

ASP, water tank vessel, Asp-class. Launched 15.10.90 Green, Blackwall. 330 tons, 115(pp)x22x7ft. 300ihp. Served at Sheerness. Sold 1947.

ASPASIA, hired trawler, Adty No 196. Built 1916, 342grt, Grimsby-reg GY.793. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.16-1919 as minesweeper.

ASPENLEAF, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, 7,535/11,850t - damaged 30.12.16, English Channel (H/L/C/D/ed/un),

ASPHODEL, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.70 (1.16), T.04 (1.18). Launched 21.12.15 Henderson. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Sold 16.6.20 Denmark, renamed FYLLA.

ASPIRANT, hired drifter, Adty No 1312. Built 1909, 81grt, Peterhead-reg PD.510. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel.

ASPIRE, hired drifter, Adty No 2478. Built 1907, 87grt, Banff-reg BF.941. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

ASSEGAI (ex-ASSAGAI), hired yacht, later tug. Built 1876, 78grt/82TM. Purchased 1915, tug at Portsmouth from 3.18. Sold 2.11.21.

ASSISTANCE, sea-going fleet repair ship, earlier mercantile conversion, 8C (1914), C2 (1.18). Purchased on stocks 19.9.00, launched23.12.00 Raylton Dixon. 9,600 tons, 436(pp)x53x20ft. TE 4000ihp, 12kts. Armament: 10-3pdr. Served as repair ship at Scapa and Cromarty 1914-18. Handed over 11.3.37 to Ward in part payment for MAJESTIC.

ASSURANCE, dockyard tug, Enterprise-class. Launched 18.12.99 Bow McLachlan. 307 tons, 115(oa),110(pp)x23x8ft 450ihp. Served in Devonport, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 31.1.23 Carriden S Bkg Co.

ASTER, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Acacia-type, ordered 1.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, M.28 (2.15), T.02 (9.15). Launched 1.5.15 Earls. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr AA. Acacia-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Mined 4.7.17 in Mediterranean. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16.

ASTER, hired yacht, Pendant No 027. Built 1883, 201grt/249TM. Armament: 2-3pdr. In service 25.9.14-5.10.16, renamed ASTER II 6.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

ASTERIA, fleet messenger, Y4.29. Built 1891, 493grt. In commissioned service 20.7.15-22.1.21, flew white ensign.

ASTRAEA, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Astraea-class. Launched 17.3.93 Devonport DY. 4,360 tons, 339(oa), 320(pp)x49x17ft. TE 9000ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-6in, 8-4.7in, 8-6pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck, 4.5in guns. Cape and West Africa stations 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Cameroons 1914. Log Book Availability. Sold 1.7.20 Castle, BU in Germany.

ASTRAL, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3864, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 17.8.18, Chambers. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 6.10.21, foundered 10.21 on delivery passage.

ASTRUM SPEI, hired drifter, Adty No 2452. Built 1914, 82grt, Banff-reg BF.57. In service 2.15-7.16 as net vessel. Sunk 9.7.16 by Austrian cruiser off Brindisi.

ASTURIAN (ex-CAPELLA), store carrier, Y8.83. Built 1890, 3193grt. In service 28.5.18-2.12.18.

ATALANTA (ex-LORENA), hired yacht, Pendant No 020. Built 1903, 1303grt/1393TM. Armament: 2-3 in. In service 5.6.15-21.2.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Log Book Availability.

ATALANTA, hired drifter. Built 1903, 60grt, Buckie-reg BCK.165. In service 5.15-1919 as boom defence vessel tender.

ATALANTA II, screw minesweeper, mercantile conversion, Fy.572 (12.15). Built 1906, 486grt. Armament 2-6pdr AA. In service 3.12.15-26.6.19.

ATALANTA III, hired rescue tug, W.00 (1.18). Built 1907, 577grt. In service 21.2.15-26.1.20, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

ATHELENEY, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Clyde SB. Cancelled 17.12.18.

ATHELSTAN, hired trawler, Adty No 343. Built 1911, 202grt, Grimsby-reg GY.648. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ATHERSTONE, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 882, T.09 (9.18). Launched 4.4.16 Ailsa SB. 810 tons, 245(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Sold 12.8.27. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. QUEEN OF KENT in WW2.

ATHLETE, hired screw tug. Built 1893, 119grt. In service 26.9.15-6.10.15. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

ATHOS, decoy or Q-ship - see GLEN (ex-Sidney), auxiliary schooner conversion.

ATLANTIC, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 167grt, Dundee-reg DE.126. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ATLAS, tug, Rover-class. Launched 2.9.09 Chatham DY. 620 tons, 153(oa), 145(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1400ihp, 11kts. Served in Hong Kong, believe flew blue ensign, rescue tug from 1917. Sold 19.5.58.

ATLAS, hired screw tug. Built 1872, 84grt. Harbour service 17.1.15-3.7.15 Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

ATMOSPHERE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3862, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 6.7.18, Chambers. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 2.8.21, same name. Lost 6.12.29.

ATTACK, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class. H.14 (1914), H.86 (1.16), H.08 (1.18). Launched 21.12.11 Yarrow. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, then to Mediterranean by 1918 except three fitted as minelayers. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 24 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Mined 30.12.17 off Alexandria.

ATTENDANT, hired screw tug. Built 1913, 317grt. In service 22.4.18-3.2.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

ATTENDANT, RFA oiler/coastal tanker, N.97 (1914), X.15 (1916), X.02 (1.18). Launched 5.7.13 Chatham DY. 1935tons, 210(oa), 200(pp)x34x16ft. TE 700ihp, 8kts. Sold 1934, renamed ATTENDANT (rfa)

ATTENTIVE, light cruiser, ex-scout cruiser, Adventure-class, P.03 (1914), P.06 (1.18). Launched 24.11.04 Armstrong. 2,670 tons, 395(oa), 374(pp)x38x13ft. TE 15000ihp, 25.5kts. Armament: 9-4in, 1-3in AA (originally 10-12pdr, 8-3pdr), 2-14in tt (2-6in, 6-4in, 1-3in AA in 1918). Armour: 2in deck. 6th DF Leader 1914-18, then White Sea. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/18, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Log Book Availability. Sold 12.4.20 Ward, Preston.

AU FAIT, hired drifter, Adty No 763. Built 1909, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.364. In service 1.15-4.16 as net vessel. Sunk 25.4.16 by German destroyer off Zeebrugge.

AU RETOUR, hired drifter, Adty No 2407. Built 1906, 73grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.550. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

AUBRIETIA, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Aubretia-type, ordered 1.16, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.06 (1.18). Launched 17.6.16 Blyth SB. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2500ihp, 17.5kts. Armament: 2-4in, 1-3pdr. 1st Sloop Flotilla, Queenstown 1916-17, then 3rd Sloop Flotilla, North Sea. Served as decoy or Q-ship, other names KAI, Q.13, WINTON, ZEBAL. Sold 25.10.22 R. H. Partridge.

AUCHMEDDEN, hired drifter, Adty No 2380. Built 1914, 82grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.74. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

AUCKLAND, hired trawler, Adty No 648. Built 1899, 155grt, Hull-reg H.441. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

AUCUBA, hired trawler. Built 1906, 211grt, Grimsby-reg GY.117. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as boom defence vessel.

AUDACIOUS, dreadnought battleship, King George V-class, 54 (1914). Launched 14.9.12 Cammell Laird. 23,000 tons, 597(oa), 555(pp)x89x28ft. Turbine 27000shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-13.5in, 16-4in, 3-21in tt (2-4in AA added). Armour: 12in sides, 3in deck, 11in guns. 2nd BS Grand Fleet 1914. Mined 27.10.14 off Tory Island.

AUDACIOUS, dummy battleship No.8 – see MONTCALM, mercantile conversion.

AUDREY, fishing trawler. Built 1906, 186grt, Hull-reg H.854. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

AUK, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 70. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

AUK, hired trawler. Built 1901, 183grt, Aberdeen-reg A.482. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

AUK, hired trawler, Adty No 422. Built 1903, 168grt, Hull-reg H.755. In service 11.14-11.18 as minesweeper armed with 1-13pdr, 1-6pdr. Also Q-ship (aka BEN NEVIS, CLAYMORE, GIRDLER, GLEN AFRIC, HOPE, LORNE, ST GOTHERD, SPIKA) from 3.17, armed with 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Renamed ANTIC 4.18.

AULD LANG SYNE, hired drifter, Adty No 1097. Built 1906, 75grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.496. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

AUREA, hired trawler, Adty No 3066. Built 1917, 270grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.300. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5 in BT. In service 9.17-1920 as hydrophone vessel.

AURICULA, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.98 (1.18). Launched 4.10.17 Armstrong. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship, other name HEMPSEED. Sold 1.2.23 J. Homby.

AURORA, light cruiser, later minelayer, Arethusa-class, ordered 9.12, C1 (1914), 08 (1.18), (no pendant. from 4.18). Launched 30.9.13 Devonport DY. 3,500 tons, 436(oa), 410(pp)x39x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 2-6in, 6-4in (altered to 3-6in, 4-4in, 2-3in AA), 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. 10th DF Leader, Harwich 1915-16, 5th LCS, Harwich 1916-18, then 7th LCS, Grand Fleet, fitted for minelaying 5.17, 74 mines (3 operations, laid 212). Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dogger Bank 24 Jan 1915. To RCN 11.20. Sold 8.27 Lasseque, Sorel.

AURORA, hired trawler, Adty No 345. Built 1906, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.172. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed AURORA II 2.15.

AURORA II, hired drifter. Built 1906, 74grt, Banff-reg BF. 387. In service 2.15-1920 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

AUSTRALIA (RAN), battlecruiser, Indefatigable-class, C6 (2.15), 09 (1.18), 81 (4.18). Launched 25.10.11 John Brown. 18,800 tons, 590(oa), 555(pp)x80x26ft. Turbine 43000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 8-12in, 16-4in, 3-21in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2in deck, 7in guns. Pacific 8.14, joined 2nd BCS Grand Fleet in 1915. Sunk 12.4.24 as target off Sydney.

AUSTRALIA, hired trawler. Built 1882, 238grt, Hull-reg H.1328. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.16-1919 as boom defence vessel. Renamed BENDIGO 4.18.

AUTOCRAT, hired rescue tug, W.01 (9.18). Built 1915, 128grt. In service 16.2.16-4.2.20, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

AVALANCHE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3861, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 2.7.18, Chambers. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1926, renamed LOCHALSH.

AVENGER (ex-AOTEAROA), armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, MI.75 (on coming into service). Built 1915, 15000grt, 18kts. Armament: 8-6in, 2-3pdr. In service 14.12.15. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Sunk 14.6.17 by U.69 in North Atlantic.

AVIATOR, fleet messenger, Y4.81 - ex-store carrier VICTOR.

AVOCA (ex-AVON), armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, MI.79 (on coming into service), MI.57 (1.18), (no pendant. assigned 4.18). Built 1907, 11073grt, 16kts. Armament: 8-6in, 2-6pdr. In service 14.1.16-29.10.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

AVON, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, D.02 (1914), D.45 (9.15), D.08 (1.18). Launched 10.10.96 Vickers. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 1.7.20 Castle, Plymouth, BU 10.22.

AVON, hired trawler, Adty No 705. Built 1907, 250grt, Grimsby-reg GY.340. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed AVON II 7.16. Served in WW2.

AVONDALE, hired drifter, Adty No 2114. Built 1911, 80grt, Banff-reg BF. 311. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 1.15-5.17 as net vessel. Sunk 15.5.17 by Austrian cruisers off Fano Island, Adriatic Sea.

AVONMOUTH, hired trawler, Adty No 963. Built 1890, 139grt, Bristol-reg BL.4. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-4.15. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, later requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

AXMINSTER, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1881, 1,905grt - lost 13.11.17, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

AYACANORA, fishing trawler. Built 1894, 147grt, North Shields-reg SN.72. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

AYRES, decoy or Q-ship – see SWEETBRIAR, convoy sloop.

AZALEA, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Azalea-type, ordered 5.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.32 (9.15), T.07 (1.18). Launched 10.9.15 Barclay Curle. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 2-3pdr AA or possibly 2-4in, 2-3pdr AA. Azalea-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Sold 1.2.23 J. Hornby.

AZARAEL, hired drifter, Adty No 565. Built 1907, 94grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.169. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-2pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

AZERBAIJAN, armed launch, ex-Persian Customs river steamer. Based at Muscat. To RIM 20.10.18, to Persia 31.11.19.

AZOV, boom defence vessel, ex-MUTINE, composite screw sloop, Doterel-class. Launched 30.7.80 Devonport DY, 1130 tons. Served in Spithead, on boom defence 8.14. Sold 25.8.21 C. A. Beard.

 

 


 

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direct to A, C, D, E, F, G, H-O, P-Z



BEN-MY-CHREE, seaplane carrier (Photo Ships)

 

B-class submarines, B.1-B.11 (I-Pendant No replaced by class and number, mid-1915), 280/314 tons, 135(oa)x13x10ft. Petrol motors/electric: 600/190hp, 13/8.5kts. Armament: 2-18in tt.

B.1, submarine, B-class, I.21. Launched 25.10.04 Vickers. Sold 25.8.21 A. J. Andersen, resold 2.5.22 J. Smith, Poole.

B.2 (D – not listed; C/Cn – sunk in collision with SS AMERIKA in Dover Straits 4.10.12).

B.3, submarine, B-class, I.23. Launched 31.10.05 Vickers. Sold 20.12.19 J. Jackson.

B.4, submarine, B-class, I.24. Launched 14.11.05 Vickers. Sold 1.4.19 Ardrossan DY Co.

B.5, submarine, B-class, I.25. Launched 14.11.05 Vickers. Sold 25.8.21 A. J. Andersen, resold 1.3.22 J. Smith, Poole.

B.6, submarine, B-class, I.26. Launched 30.11.05 Vickers. Mediterranean service until Autumn 1915 only, because of lack of spares. Converted to surface patrol boat in Venice 1917, motors removed, hull raised, conning tower replaced by wheelhouse, renamed S.6. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) submarine, Dardanelles 1915. Sold 1919 at Malta.

B.7, submarine, B-class, I.27. Launched 30.11.05 Vickers. Mediterranean service until Autumn 1915 only, because of lack of spares. Converted to surface patrol boat in Venice 1917, motors removed, hull raised, conning tower replaced by wheelhouse, renamed S.7. Sold 31.10.19 at Malta.

B.8, submarine, B-class, I.28. Launched 23.1.06 Vickers. Mediterranean service until Autumn 1915 only, because of lack of spares. Converted to surface patrol boat in Venice 1917, motors removed, hull raised, conning tower replaced by wheelhouse, renamed S.8. Sold 1919.

B.9, submarine, B-class, I.29. Launched 24.1.06 Vickers. Mediterranean service until Autumn 1915 only, because of lack of spares. Converted to surface patrol boat in Venice 1917, motors removed, hull raised, conning tower replaced by wheelhouse, renamed S.9. Sold 1919 at Malta.

B.10, submarine, B-class, I.20. Launched 23.3.06 Vickers. Mediterranean service until Autumn 1915 only, because of lack of spares. Sunk 9.8.16 by Austrian A/C while being converted to surface patrol boat at Venice.

B.11, submarine, B-class, I.00. Launched 21.2.06 Vickers. Mediterranean service until Autumn 1915 only, because of lack of spares. Converted to surface patrol boat in Venice 1917, motors removed, hull raised, conning tower replaced by wheelhouse, renamed S.11. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) submarine, Dardanelles 1915. Sold 1919 at Malta.

 


B and C-class submarines, including B.1 (Navy Photos)

 


 

B. SUTHERLAND, hired drifter, Adty No 2053. Built 1915, 96grt, Buckie-reg BCK.214. In service 1.16-1919 on fleet duties. Served as LORD CAVAN in WW2.

B. T. B., hired drifter, Adty No 1553. Built 1911, 89grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1153. Armament: 1-12pdr AA, 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

BABY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 37 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

BABY V, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 114. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

BACCHANTE, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Cressy-class, N.39 (1914), N.09 (1.18). Launched 21.2.01 John Brown. 12,000 tons, 472(oa), 440(pp)x69x25ft. TE 21000ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 12-6in, 14-12pdr, 2-18in tt (4-6in removed 1916). Armour: 6in sides, 3in deck, 6in guns. 7th CS 1914, 12th CS 1914-15, then Mediterranean to 1916, 9th CS West Africa 1917-18. Battle Honours (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 1.7.20 Castle, Plymouth.

BACCHANTE II (ex-ZARIA), hired yacht, Pendant No 047. Built 1891, 759grt/973TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service from 1.2.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Transferred 25.2.16 to France.

BACCHUS, Admiralty store carrier,  P.66 (9.15), X.22 (1.16), X.03 (1.19). Launched 10.5.15 Hamilton. 2343grt/4000 tons, 295(pp)x44x13ft. TE 900, 10kts. Served in Mediterranean 1915-18, water carrier until 1917, then store carrier. Log Book Availability. Renamed BACCHUS II 5.36. Sunk 15.11.38 as target off Alderney.

BACKWASH, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3869, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 19.7.18, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 4.8.21, renamed WILLIAM C. FARROW 1922. Served as MORVEN HILL Served in WW2.

BADEN POWELL, hired drifter, Adty No 1448. Built 1900, 72grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.152. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel, hospital vessel.

BADEN POWELL II, fishing vessel. Built 1900, 93grt, North Shields-reg SN.268. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BADGER, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class. H.15 (1914), H.52 (9.15), H.09 (1.18). Launched 11.7.11 Denny. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean by 1918 except three fitted as minelayers. Battle Honours (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Hayle.

BADMINTON, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3458, T.N1(10.18), T.8N (11.19). Launched 18.3.18 Ardrossan SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 19.5.28 Ward, Inverkeithing.

BADORA, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1914, 279grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean. Served in WW2.

BAGSHOT, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3452, T.15 (4.19), T.57 (11.19). Launched 23.5.18 Ardrossan SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Depot ship MEDWAY II 4.45 to 2.46. Sold c1949, mined 1.9.51in tow off Corfu.

BAHREIN, believed civilian-manned transport, River Transport Service, Shaikh Mohamed Baba, Master. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1915. Probably same vessel as following, but needs confirmation.

BAHREIN (RIM), patrol boat or minesweeper, ex-paddle river steamer. In service 5.15-c1919 in Indian Ocean.

BAKU STANDARD, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1893, 3,708grt - lost 11.2.18, North Sea (H/L/Lr/dk/te/un/wi)

BALA, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Clyde SB. Cancelled 17.12.18.

BALAKANI, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1899, 3,696grt - lost 9.9.15, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

BALBUS, listed as patrol vessel, ex-Nigerian Government tug. Armed with 3-37mm. In service from 9.14 in West Africa.

BALEINE, Canadian minesweeper, either Government or hired craft. Built 1907, 418grt. Armed with 1-3pdr. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

BALENA (Z.2), Admiralty whaler, ordered 15.3.15, Adty No 865. Launched 29.5.15, Smiths Dock. 336 tons/237grt, 132(oa), 125(pp)x25x8ft. TE 1200ihp, 13kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. From 1915-18, served as coastal anti-submarine escort in one of three squadrons, based at Stornoway, Shetlands, Peterhead or the Humber. Sold 20.4.20 to A. J. Ashwin, renamed BEECHWIN.

BALFAME, decoy or Q-ship – see ARVONIAN, collier conversion.

BALFOUR, hired trawler, Adty No 1228. Built 1912, 285grt, Hull-reg H.432. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-5.18 as minesweeper. Sunk 13.5.18 in collision with the Royal Sovereign LV.

BALGAL, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 48. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

BALGAY, minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1897, 303grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

BALGOWNIE, fishing trawler. Built 1902, 185grt, Aberdeen-reg A.614. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BALHAM, decoy or Q-ship - see SARAH COLEBROOKE, auxiliary ketch conversion.

BALLANTRAL, decoy or Q-ship - see GOODWIN, cargo ship conversion.

BALLISTAN, decoy or Q-ship - see BRADFORD CITY, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.500) conversion.

BALMEDIE, hired trawler, Adty No 350. Built 1906, 205grt, Aberdeen-reg A.113. In service 8.14-4.15 as minesweeper. Sunk 27.4.15 in collision in the Dardanelles.

BALMORAL, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 583. Built 1900, 473grt. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 15.5.15-11.6.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Served in WW2.

BALMORAL II, hired trawler, Adty No 3043. Built 1916, 222grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1001. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as AVALANCHE in WW2.

BALMORAL CASTLE, hired trawler. Built 1890, 145grt, Aberdeen-reg A.510. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

BALTIC, hired trawler, Adty No 967. Built 1888, 154grt, Grimsby-reg GY.186. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-6.15.

BALUCHI (1922) – see PC.55, patrol boat, PC-class.

BAN WHATT HIN, minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1885, 361grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean

BANBURY, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 1.17, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 1641, T.34 (9.18). Launched 19.12.17 Ailsa SB. 820 tons, 249(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 14.9.23 Hayes, Porthcawl.

BANCHORY, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3451, N.C0 (11.19). Launched 15.5.18 Ayrshire. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 18.5.22 B. Zammitt, Malta.

BANFFSHIRE, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.159. Built 1901, 46grt, Wick-reg WK.35. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1919.

BANFFSHIRE, collier (assumed Admiralty chartered) - rescued survivors from cruiser Pegasus at Zanzibar, 20.9.14, German East Africa,

BANGARTH, store carrier, Y8.46. Built 1906, 1872grt. Ex-collier (Y3.60), BDV water carrier in service 10.3.15-1.12.15, collier again from 2.12.15. Sunk 13.12.17 by U-boat off the Tyne (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

BANYERS, hired trawler - see THE BANYERS

BARALONG, squadron supply ship, Y9.5. Built 1901, 4192grt. In commissioned service 2.8.14-12.11.16, flew white ensign; Q ship, armed with 3-12pdr, also WYANDRA 3.15-22.10.16, MANICA 1916.

BARBADOS, hired trawler. Built 1905, 211grt, Grimsby-reg GY.71. In service 12.14-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

BARBADOS, hired trawler, Adty No 544. Built 1907, 183grt, Hull-reg H.938. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed BABS 4.18.

BARBARA BEATTIE, hired motor drifter. Arbroath-reg AH.7. In service 5.18-1919.

BARBARA COWIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2509. Built 1909, 82grt, Buckie-reg BCK.43. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

Barges, Steel, 20 built for service in Mespotamia. 71(oa)x20x3ft. Dumb vessels to be towed by river craft - also see X-lighters.

BARHAM, dreadnought battleship, Queen Elizabeth-class, 97 (1914), 10 (1.18), 34 (4.18). Launched 31.10.14 John Brown. 27,500 tons, 640(oa), 600(pp)x90x30ft. Turbine 75000shp, 25kts. Armament: 8-15in, 14-6in, 2-3in AA, 4-21in tt. Armour: 13in sides, 3in deck, 11in guns. 5th BS attached to Battlecruiser Force, Grand Fleet from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sunk 25.11.41 by U.331 in central Mediterranean.

BARKOL (ex-PLA Hopper No. 3, renamed 10.16), RFA oiler, X.04 (1.18). Built 1898 Simons. 704grt,190(pp)x30ft. TE 145nhp. Commissioned 1.17. Returned to Port of London Authority in 1920 (rfa)

BARLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1862. Built 1914, 283grt, Grimsby-reg GY.78. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-3.5 in BT. In service 9.15-1919 as minesweeper.

BARLEY STALK, hired drifter, Adty No 3112. Built 1917, 91grt, Banff-reg BF.365. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.17-1919 as minesweeper.

BARNARD BOYLE, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3642. Launched 13.6.18, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 3.11.21 renamed DULCIBELLE. Served in WW2.

BARNARDO, hired drifter, Adty No 1135. Built 1909, 77grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.318. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

BARNSLEY, hired trawler, Adty No 717. Built 1896, 144grt, Grimsby-reg GY.125. In service 10.14-5.15 as minesweeper. Mercantile loss 13.2.17.

BARNSTAPLE, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class. Launched 20.3.19 Ardrossan SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee, resold, renamed LADY CYNTHIA.

BARON AILSA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1912, 1,836grt - lost 9.5.18, St George's Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un)

BARON ARDROSSAN, squadron supply ship, Y9.8. Built 1905, 4319grt. In commissioned service 5.8.14-18.8.16, flew white ensign; collier (Y3.1655) from 17.6.17.

BARON ERSKINE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1911, 5,585grt - lost 19.8.15, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/te/un/wi)

BARON HERRIES, flotilla supply ship No 8, mercantile. Built 1907, 1610grt. In commissioned service 15.8.14-16.2.15, flew white ensign; collier (Y3.105) from 18.2.16. Sunk 22.4.18 by submarine NW of Bishop Rock (H/L/Lr/C/Cn/D/ge/os/te/un/wi)

BARON ROSE (ex-SAMUEL S. THORP), decoy or Q-ship, auxiliary schooner conversion. Built 1881, 524grt. In service 9.4.18-14.6.19, armed with 1-4.1in, 2-12 pdr, other name SIEUX.

BARON RUZETTE, fishing trawler. Built 1910, 214grt, Ostend-reg O.120. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BARRANCA, decoy or Q-ship, cargo ship conversion. Built 1906, 4124grt. In service 26.4.16-30.1.18, armed with 1-4in, 2-12pdr, other names ECHUNGA, Q.3.

BARRINGTON, destroyer leader, Shakespeare-class, ordered 4.18, building Cammell Laird. Cancelled 12.18.

BARRY, fleet messenger, Y4.28. Built 1907, 398grt, paddle steamer. In commissioned service 29.6.15-20.11.19, flew white ensign, renamed BARRYFIELD 9.17, later WAVERLEY. Served in WW2 as SNAEFELL.

BARTONIA, hired drifter, Adty No 2259. Built 1908, 82grt, Buckie-reg BCK.32. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

BARYTA, decoy or Q-ship - see RULE (ex-OUSE), cargo ship conversion.

BASILISK, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, D.89 (2.15), H.C8 (9.18). Launched 9.2.10 White. c916-975 tons, c270(pp)x27x8ft. Turbine 12500shp, 27.5kts. Armament: 1-4in, 3-12pdr (designed for 5-12pdr), 2-18in tt. All class in Mediterranean 1914, six in UK from late 1914, all in Med 1915-17, 2nd DF in UK 1917-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 1.11.21 Fryer, Sunderland.

BASS ROCK, hired trawler, Adty No 513. Built 1907, 169grt, Leith-reg LH.296. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

BASSANIO, hired trawler, Adty No 309. Built 1904, 270grt, Hull-reg H.372. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

BAT, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.97 (1914), D.46 (9.15), D.09 (1.18), H.87 (9.18). Launched 7.10.96 Palmer. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 30.8.19 Hayes, Porthcawl.

BATHGATE, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Clyde SB. Cancelled 17.12.18.

BATOUM, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1893, 4,054grt - lost 19.6.17, Atlantic off SW Ireland (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

BATTENHALL, squadron supply ship. Built 1901, 2174grt. In service 1.8.14-30.9.14, flew red ensign. Renamed CAPELHALL 1916. Collier (Y3.1812) from 1.10.17. Later renamed HILLTOWN.

BATTERSOL (ex-PLA Hopper No. 4, renamed 10.16), RFA oiler, X.05 (1.18). Built 1898 Simons. 704grt,190(pp)x30ft. TE 145 nominal hp. Commissioned 11.16. Returned to Port of London Authority in 1920 (rfa)

BATTLE, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class. Launched 1919 Dundee SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Cancelled 10.19, sold incomplete 3.22 Ward, Inverkeithing.

BATTLEAXE (ex-T.16), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian T.13-24 group, Axe-class, Adty No. 4333. Launched 19.6.16, Smiths Dock. 296grt/520 tons, 138(oa), 130(pp)x23x12ft. TE 490ihp, 10.5kts. Reported seized in White Sea 3.8.18, but possibly one of eight handed over by White Russians. Armament: 1-75mm. Renamed DEE 9.20. Sold 1946, renamed SAFIR.

BAYANO, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.78 (on coming into service). Built 1913, 5948grt, 14kts. Armament: 2-6 in. In service 21.11.14. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Sunk 11.3.15 by U.27 off Corsewall Point, near Stranraer.

BAYANO, commissioned escort or convoy escort ship, mercantile conversion, MI.20 (6.18). Built 1917, 6788grt, 14kts. Armament: 4-6in, 2-4in, 2-11in A/S howitzers. In service 3.12.17-3.19. Log Book Availability. North Atlantic convoys.

BAYARD, decoy or Q-ship, motor lugger conversion. Built 1908, 220grt. In service 25.1.17, armed with 1-13pdr, 1-3pdr, other names LEDGER No. 898, Q.20, SYREN. Sunk 29.3.17 in collision in Channel.

BAYOL (also as BAYLEAF), RFA oiler/freighting tanker, Y7.173 (1916). Launched 1893 Harland & Wolff.8455grt, 500(pp)x60ft. TE. Ex-merchantman CEVIC hired 10.14, ex-dummy battlecruiser QUEEN MARY, purchased 1915 for conversion. Renamed BAYLEAF 1917.Sold 1919, renamed PYRULA (rfa) – see also CEVIC, dummy battlecruiser No. 11.

BD-series boom defence vessels, 300 tons, 100(oa), 96(pp)x25x8 ft. No propelling machinery; "dumb". Armament: 1-12pdr AA.

(BD.1-2) – see BV.1-2

BD.3, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 1918 Workman Clark. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 6.24 J. Jackson.

(BD.4-10) – see BV.4-10

BD.11, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 1917 W Chalmers, Rutherglen. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 Ward.

BD.12, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 16.11.17 W Chalmers, Rutherglen. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 Ward.

BD.13, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 13.12.17 W Chalmers, Rutherglen. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 Ward.

BD.14, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 12.4.18 W Chalmers, Rutherglen. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 Ward.

BD.15, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 15.11.17 Scott, Bowling. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 Ward.

BD.16, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 10.12.17 Scott, Bowling. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 Ward.

(BD.17-18) – see BV.17-18

BD.19, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 17.11.17 Manchester Drydock Co, Ellesmere Port. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 Ward.

BD.20, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 1917 Manchester Drydock Co, Ellesmere Port. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 Ward.

BD.21, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 1917 Ritchie, Graham & Milne, Whiteinch. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 Ward.

BD.22, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 1917 Ritchie, Graham & Milne, Whiteinch. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 McLellan.

BD.23, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 28.11.17 Day Summers. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 9.4.23 J. McWilliam.

BD.24, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 1918 Day Summers. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 9.4.23 J. McWilliam

BD.25, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 1918 Day Summers. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 9.4.23 J. McWilliam.

BD.26, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 1918 Day Summers. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 9.4.23 J. McWilliam.

BD.27, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 13.4.18 Thornycroft. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 9.4.23 J. McWilliam.

BD.28, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 1918 Thornycroft. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 9.4.23 J. McWilllam.

BD.29, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 1918 W. H. Warren, New Holland. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 9.4.23 J. McWiIliam.

BD.30, boom defence vessel, BD-series. Believed launched 21.9.18 W. H. Warren, New Holland. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Renamed REIGATE 6.33. Sold 1958.

(BD.31) – see BV.31

BD.32, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 23.5.18 Workman Clark. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 McLellan.

BD.33, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 23.5.18 Workman Clark. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 McLellan.

BD.34, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 25.5.18 Workman Clark. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 6.24 J. Jackson.

BD.35, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 28.5.18 Workman Clark. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 McLellan.

BD.36, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 28.5.18 Workman Clark. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 McLellan.

BD.37, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 1918 Manchester Drydock Co, Ellesmere Port. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 McLellan.

BD.38, boom defence vessel, BD-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 1918 Manchester Drydock Co, Ellesmere Port. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 9.4.23 Metals & Accessories Ltd.

BD.39, boom defence vessel, BD-series, building by 9.17. Believed launched 1918 Scott, Bowling. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 McLellan.

BD.40, boom defence vessel, BD-series, building Scott. Cancelled 2.18.

(BD.41-42) – see BV.41-42

BD.43, boom defence vessel, BD-series, building by 9.17. Believed launched 1918 E. Finch, Chepstow. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 9.4.23 J. McWilliam.

BD.44, boom defence vessel, BD-series, building Finch. Cancelled 2.18.

BD.45, boom defence vessel, BD-series, building by 9.17. Believed launched 1918 Camper & Nicholson. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 9.4.23 J. McWilliam.

BD.46, boom defence vessel, BD-series, building by 9.17. Believed launched 1.10.18 Camper & Nicholson. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Renamed ROGATE 6.33. Sold 7.47.

BD.47, boom defence vessel, BD-series, building by 9.17. Believed launched 1918 C. H. Walker, Sudbrook, In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. near Chepstow. Sold 9.4.23 J. McWilliam.

BD.48, boom defence vessel, BD-series, building by 9.17. Believed launched 1918 C. H. Walker, Sudbrook, near Chepstow. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 9.4.23 Metals & Accessories.

BD.49, boom defence vessel, BD-series, building by 9.17. Believed launched 1918 Abdele & Mitchell. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 9.4.23 J. McWilliam.

BD.50, boom defence vessel, BD-series, building by 9.17. Believed launched 1918 Abdele & Mitchell. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 E. Suren.

BD.51, boom defence vessel, BD-series, building by 9.17. Believed launched 1918 W Chalmers, Rutherglen. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 McLellan.

BD.52, boom defence vessel, BD-series, building by 9.17. Believed launched 1918 W Chalmers, Rutherglen. In service at Cromarty, Granton or Humber. Sold 5.23 McLellan.

BD.53-54, boom defence vessel, BD-series, building Warren, both begun 12.17. Cancelled 2.18.

BD.55-56, boom defence vessel, BD-series, building Walker. Cancelled 2.18.

BD.57-60, boom defence vessel, BD-series, building Chalmers. Cancelled 2.18.



 

BEACON LIGHT, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1890, 2,768grt - lost 19.2.18, off NW Scotland (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

BEACON STAR, hired drifter. Built 1911, 99grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.770. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.15-1920 as boom defence vessel workshop.

BEAGLE, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, H.C5 (1.18). Launched 16.10.09 John Brown. c916-975 tons, c270(pp)x27x8ft. Turbine 12500shp, 27.5kts. Armament: 1-4in, 3-12pdr (designed for 5-12pdr), 2-18in tt. All class in Mediterranean 1914, six in UK from late 1914, all in Med 1915-17, 2nd DF in UK 1917-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 1.11.21 Fryer, Sunderland.

BEARDSLEY, decoy or Q-ship – see COREOPSIS, convoy sloop.

BEATRICE, hired trawler, Adty No 621. Built 1906, 173grt, Hull-reg H.922. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.14-1919.

BEATRICE, hired trawler, Adty No 362. Built 1907, 239grt, Milford Haven-reg M.212. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed BEATRICE II 12.14. Served as BERGEN in WW2.

BEATRICE, hired drifter, Adty No 1425. Built 1905, 62grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.389. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed BEATRICE II 5.15, BEATRICE III 6.15.

BEAUFORT (1919), survey ship – see AMBLESIDE, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class.

BEAULIEU, hired screw tug. Built 1901, 58grt. In service as BDV, 8.14-2.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

BEAUMONT, hired screw tug. Built 1907, 58grt. In service 7.18-1.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

BEAVER, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class. H.17 (1914), H.66 (9.15), H.20 (1.18). Launched 6.10.11 Denny. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean by 1918 except three fitted as minelayers. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Hayle.

BEAVER (ex-LADY LEWIS), hired patrol tug, T.4. Built 1897, 154grt. In service for short time as unarmed patrol boat, Liverpool area 29.10.14-14.11.14, then other service, tug 1918-2.23. Sold.

BECHUANA, Admiralty chartered collier, 4,148grt - attacked 4.9.18, Atlantic (H/tl),

BECCLES, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Dundee SB. Cancelled 17.12.18.

BEDALE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1914, 2,116grt - lost 6.10.17, St George's Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

BEDFORD, armoured cruiser, Kent-class. Wrecked 21.8.10.

BEDOUIN, hired trawler, Adty No 353. Built 1902, 188grt, Granton-reg GN.80. In service 8.14-2.15 as minesweeper. Mined 13.2.15 off Tory Island.

BEE, river gunboat, Insect-class, ordered 2.15 as "China Gunboat" for service on Danube. Served elsewhere, P.99 (1.16), P.07 (1.18). Launched 8.12.15 Ailsa SB. 645 tons, 237(oa), 230(pp)x36x4ft. TE 2000ihp,14kts, twin screws in tunnels. Armament: 2-6in, 2-12pdr. Mediterranean 1916-17, Mesopotamia 1917-18, then China Station. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1917. Log Book Availability. Sold 22.3.39 at Shanghai.

BEE (ex-THAMES), lighter/barge. Built 1880, 320 displacement tons. Served as dockyard store carrier, renamed YC.128,1915. Listed to 1921.

BEECHLEAF (ex-OLMOS), Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, later RFA oiler/group freighting tanker, Leaf-class, pendant Y7.154. Launched 26.10.16 Richardson Duck. 12300 tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Attacked 3.1.18, Mediterranean. Flew red ensign. Sold 1919, renamed LIMICANA (H/D/rfa)

BEECHWOLD, hired trawler. Built 1895, 129grt, Grimsby-reg GY.779. In service 8.14-9.14. Mercantile loss 23.9.16.

BEEMAH, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1914, 4,750grt - lost 27.4.17, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

BEGA, hired trawler, Adty No 923. Built 1914, 318grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.233. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-6.17. Sunk 18.6.17 by U-boat 40 miles N of Muckle.

BEGONIA, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Azalea-type, ordered 5.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.33 (9.15). Launched 26.8.15 Barclay Curle. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 2-3pdr AA or possibly 2-4in, 2-3pdr AA. Azalea-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Decoy ship from 9.8.17, other names DOLCIS, JESSOP, Q.10. Sunk 2.10.17 in collision with U.151 off Casablanca.

BEGONIA, hired drifter, Adty No 1393. Built 1907, 91grt, Inverness-reg INS.319. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed BEGONIA II 10.15.

BEGONIA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1918, 3,070grt - lost 21.3.18, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un)

BELGAUM, hired trawler, Adty No 1985. Built 1916, 337grt, Reykjavik-reg RE.161. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.16-1919 as minesweeper.

BELGOL, RFA oiler/tanker, Belgol-class, X.06 (1.18). Launched 23.4.17 Irvine. 4900 tons, 355(oa), 320(pp)x41x20ft. TE 3375ihp, 14kts. Arrived 22.6.58 Charlestown to BU (rfa)

BELIZE, patrol vessel, ex-civilian. Built 1914, 1498grt. Armed with 1-12pdr. In service 19.2.17-c21.2.19 in West Indies.

BELLATRIX, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, ordered 1.16, built by Henderson. Delivered to French Navy 1916-17.

BELLE, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 842. Built 1892, 147grt. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 26.5.17-9.1.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

BELLE O'MORAY, hired drifter, Adty No 2370. Built 1911, 83grt, Inverness-reg INS.256. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BELLEROPHON, dreadnought battleship, Bellerophon-class, 72 (1914), 11 (1.18), 63 (4.18). Launched 27.7.07 Portsmouth DY. 18,600 tons, 526(oa), 490(pp)x82x27ft. Turbine 23000shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-12in, 16-4in, 3-18in tt. Armour: 11in sides, 4in deck, 11in guns. 4th BS Grand Fleet 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T.C., BU in Germany.

BELLEROPHON, hired trawler, Adty No 5. Built 1907, 184grt, Grimsby-reg GY.335. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed BELLEROPHON II 2.15.

BELLMORE, decoy or Q-ship - see MEROPS (ex-MARACAIBO), barkentine conversion.

BELLONA, light cruiser, later minelayer, ex-Scout cruiser, Boadicea/Active-class, 1C (1914), 12 (1.18), 87 (4.18). Launched 20.3.09 Pembroke DY. 3,350 tons, 405(oa), 385(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 18000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 6-4in, 4-3pdr, 2-18in tt (10-4in, 1-3in AA in 1916). Armour: 1in deck. Attached to Grand Fleet battle squadrons 1914-19, fitted for minelaying 6.17, 66 mines (4 operations, laid 306). Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Lelant.

BELLONA, hired trawler, Adty No 23. Built 1907, 184grt, Grimsby-reg GY.336. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed BELLONA III 5.15. Served in WW2.

BELLONA II, hired drifter, Adty No 2002. Built 1907, 82grt, Inverness-reg INS.403. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel.

BELLONA II, hired drifter, decoy or Q-ship (not listed in Hired Drifter section as Q-ship - see above).

BELLVIEW, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1894, 3,567grt - lost 21 April 1918, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

BELMONT, hired trawler, Adty No 3248. Built 1906, 209grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.64. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

BELOS, hired drifter, Adty No 1939. Built 1900, 68grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.515. In service 10.15-3.18 as armed boarding ship, on misc. service.

BELUGA (Z.3), Admiralty whaler, ordered 15.3.15, Adty No 866. Launched 26.6.15, Smiths Dock. 336 tons/237grt, 132(oa), 125(pp)x25x8ft. TE 1200ihp, 13kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. From 1915-18, served as coastal anti-submarine escort in one of three squadrons, based at Stornoway, Shetlands, Peterhead or the Humber. Sold 20.4.20 to A. J. Ashwin, same name.

BELVOIR, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 483, T.C0 (6.18). Launched 8.3.17 Ailsa SB. 750 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 1800ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr (or 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr). Most of class formed 2nd & 3rd Minesweeping Flotillas, Granton. Sold 7.22 Stanlee.

BEMPTON, hired trawler, Adty No 1369. Built 1914, 226grt, Hull-reg H.19. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

BEN ALDER, hired trawler. Built 1899, 151grt, Aberdeen-reg A.16. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

BEN ARDNA, hired trawler, Adty No 289. Built 1912, 197grt, Aberdeen-reg A.517. In service 8.14-8.15 as minesweeper. Mined 8.8.15 near Elbow Buoy.

BEN ASDALE, hired trawler. Built 1912, 197grt, Aberdeen-reg A.473. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

BEN ATTOW, hired trawler. Built 1900, 156grt, Aberdeen-reg A.168. In service 8.16-1919 as boom defence vessel.

BEN BARVAS, hired trawler. Built 1914, 198grt, Aberdeen-reg A.111. In service 6.15-1920 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

BEN BHRACKIE, hired trawler, Adty No 2951. Built 1916, 235grt, Aberdeen-reg A.704. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BEN BREAC, hired trawler, Adty No 2953. Built 1916, 235grt, Aberdeen-reg A.705. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BEN BUI, hired drifter, Adty No 2135. Built 1910, 73grt, Inverness-reg INS.158. Armament: 1-3pdr, 1-57mm. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel.

BEN CHOURN, hired trawler, Adty No 83. Built 1914, 197grt, Aberdeen-reg A.40. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

BEN CRUACHAN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1902, 3,092grt - lost 30.1.15, Irish Sea (H/L/Lr/Mn/ap/ge/te/un/wi)

BEN DORAN, hired trawler. Built 1900, 155grt, Aberdeen-reg A.178. In service 9.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

BEN EARN, hired trawler, Adty No 3309. Built 1916, 235grt, North Shields-reg SN.312. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 10.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BEN GAIRN, hired trawler, Adty No 3314. Built 1916, 204grt, Aberdeen-reg A.738. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 11.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BEN GLAMAIR, hired trawler, Adty No 1494. Built 1914, 198grt, North Shields-reg SN.110. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

BEN GLAS, hired trawler, Adty No 3039. Built 1917, 234grt, North Shields-reg SN.336. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BEN GULVAIN, hired trawler, Adty No 1344. Built 1914, 197grt, Aberdeen-reg A.118. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BEN HEILEM, hired trawler, Adty No 97. Built 1912, 196grt, Aberdeen-reg A.470. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-10.17 as minesweeper. Wrecked 8.10.17 off Berwick.

BEN HOLDEN, hired trawler, Adty No 84. Built 1914, 197grt, Aberdeen-reg A.38. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

BEN HOPE, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 160grt, Aberdeen-reg A.285. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BEN IVER, hired trawler, Adty No 94. Built 1914, 197grt, Aberdeen-reg A.602. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

BEN LAWERS, hired trawler, Adty No 472. Built 1900, 176grt, Aberdeen-reg A.311. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

BEN LEDI, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 149grt, Aberdeen-reg A.847. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BEN LEDI, hired paddle tug. Built 1878, 114grt. In service 1.8.14-25.9.15. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

BEN LORA, hired trawler, Adty No 303. Built 1913, 197grt, North Shields-reg SN.269. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

BEN LOYAL (ex-COLUMBIA), hired trawler, Adty No 279. Built 1901, 183grt, Aberdeen-reg A.500. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

BEN LUI (ex-IRIS), hired trawler. Built 1900, 155grt, Aberdeen-reg A.185. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

BEN MEIDIE, hired trawler, Adty No 3036. Built 1917, 234grt, North Shields-reg SN.340. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BEN NEVIS, decoy or Q-ship - see AUK, hired trawler.

BEN NEVIS, store carrier, Y8.94. Built 1905, 3895grt. Ex-armament carrier (Y2.228), ex-collier (Y3.1649), in service as store carrier 3.8.18-30.10.18, collier again from 31.10.18.

BEN RINNES, hired trawler. Built 1901, 183grt, Aberdeen-reg A.488. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1920 as boom defence vessel. Renamed BEN DEARG 6.18.

BEN SCREEL, hired trawler. Built 1914, 197grt, Aberdeen-reg A.121. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

BEN STROME, hired trawler, Adty No 2657. Built 1914, 198grt, Aberdeen-reg A.109. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

BEN TARBERT, hired trawler. Built 1912, 197grt, Aberdeen-reg A.476. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

BEN TORC, hired trawler, Adty No 1571. Built 1914, 199grt, Aberdeen-reg A.604. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

BEN URIE, hired trawler, Adty No 3325. Built 1916, 234grt, Aberdeen-reg A.739. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BEN VRACKIE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1905, 3,908grt - lost 19.8.15, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un)

BEN VURIE, hired trawler, Adty No 1497. Built 1914, 200grt, North Shields-reg SN.113. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

BEN & LUCY, hired drifter, Adty No 1902. Built 1910, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.714. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BEN-MY-CHREE, aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion, P.49 (1.15). Launched 23.3.08 Vickers. 3888 tons/2651grt, 375(pp)x46ft. Turbine 14000shp, 24.5kts. Armament: 2-4in, 1-6pdr AA, 4 aircraft. Commissioned 2.1.15. Eastern Mediterranean 1915-17. Sunk 11.1.17 by Turkish batteries off Kastelorizo. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Log Book Availability. Raised 1920 and BU.

BENAIGEN (ex-BEN AIGEN), hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.160, 4301. 57 net reg tons, Wick-reg WK.245. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919. Renamed BENMORE 5.18.

BENBOW, dreadnought battleship, Iron Duke-class, 75 (1914), 14 (1.18), 51 (4.18). Launched 12.11.13 Beardmore. 25,000 tons, 623(oa), 580(pp)x89x29ft. Turbine 29000shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-13.5in, 12-6in, 2-3in AA, 4-21in tt. Armour: 12in sides, 2.5in deck, 11in guns. 4th BS Grand Fleet to 1916, then 1st BS. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 3.31 Metal Ind, Rosyth.

BENCLUTHA, hired screw tug. Built 1895, 70grt. In service 10.12.15-12.12.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

BEND OR, fleet sweeping sloop, 24-class, "double-ended" decoy appearance with straight stem and stern, and symmetrical superstructure, class ordered between 12.16 and 4.17, T.N9 (1919). Launched 24. 9.18 Barclay Curle. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Sold 12.8.20 M. Mazza, resold C. A. Beard.

BENDIGO II, decoy or Q-ship - see ROSSKEEN, hired trawler.

BENDISH, decoy or Q-ship – see ARVONIAN, collier conversion.

BENEFICENT, hired drifter, Adty No 2134. Built 1907, 80grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.195. In service 5.15-6.16 as net vessel. Sunk 1.6.16 by gunfire near Saruichey LV, Adriatic Sea.

BENGAL, hired trawler, Adty No 1203. Built 1896, 149grt, Hull-reg H.287. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-11.18. Served in WW2.

BENGAL, hired trawler, Adty No 1150. Built 1905, 211grt, Grimsby-reg GY.103. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed BENGAL Il 3.15.

BENGROVE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1910, 3,840grt - lost 7.3.15, Bristol Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

BENJAMIN COLEMAN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3687. Launched 2.11.17, Fleming & Ferguson. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 16.11.21, same name. Served in WW2.

BENJAMIN COOKE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3667. Delivered 1.11.17, Bow McLachlan. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922, renamed EMIEL VANDERVELDE. Served as NAMUR in WW2.

BENJAMIN HAWKINS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3858. Delivered 7.2.20, Goole SB. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 17.10.19, delivered 2.20 named FROBISHER, purchased 6.33 as BDV, renamed FASTNET.

BENJAMIN STEVENSON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3522. Launched 19.6.17, Smiths Dock. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sunk 18.8.17 by S/M gunfire 40 miles E. of Fetlar, Shetlands.

BENTON CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1972. Built 1914, 283grt, Swansea-reg SA.1. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-11.16. Mined 10.11.16 off Dartmouth.

BERBERIS, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.60 (1.16), T.09 (1.18). Launched 3.2.16 Henderson. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Sold 30.1.23 Stuart General Trading Co.

BERBICE, naval hospital ship, YA.18 (assigned c 11.14). Built 1909, Harland & Wolff. 2379grt, 300x38ft. Hired, in service 4.12.15, flew red ensign. Purchased 1919 and flew blue ensign as RFA. Sold 1923.

BERGAMOT, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 1.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament. Launched 5.5.17 Armstrong. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship. Sunk 13.8.17 by U.84 in Atlantic.

BERIEN (ex-HIBERNIA), lighter/barge. Built 1892, 94grt. Served as water boat at Scapa Flow,10.12.17-27.3.19.

BERKSHIRE, hired trawler, Adty No 995. Built 1897, 133grt, Grimsby-reg GY.398. In service 12.14-5.15. Sunk in collision in Red Bay 15.5.15.

BERKSHIRE, Admiralty blockship. Built 1894, 2285grt, 285ft. Owned by Berkshire SS Co, Newcastle-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Sunderland, Durham. Final scuttling location not known (Lr/D).

BERMUDA, hired trawler, Adty No 712. Built 1905, 211grt, Grimsby-reg GY.56. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1920 as minesweeper.

BERNARD FLYNN, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4285 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

BERNICIA, store carrier, Y8.36. Built 1912, 957grt. In service 1.11.14-4.7.16.

BERRIE BRAES, hired drifter, Adty No 2481, 2574. Built 1908, 82grt, Banff-reg BF.1114. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

BERRIMA (RAN), armed merchant cruiser, later store carrier, mercantile conversion. Built 1913, 11137grt, 14kts. Armament: not listed. In service 11.8.14-20.10.14, converted to store carrier.

BERRY CASTLE, fishing vessel. Built 1901, 59grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.616. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BERRY HEAD, fishing vessel. Built 1901, 58grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.285. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BERTY, hired screw tug. Built 1914, 73grt. HM Dockyard service 26.9.14-30.3.20. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

BERU, hired trawler, Adty No 30, 50, 1772. Built 1911, 195grt, Grimsby-reg GY.611. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BERWICK, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Kent-class, 36 (1914), P.74 (9.15), P.08 (1.18). Launched 20.9.02 Beardmore. 9,800 tons, 463(oa), 440(pp)x66 x23ft. TE 21000ihp, 23kts. Armament: 14-6in, 10-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 4in sides, 2in deck, 5in guns. 4th CS West Indies 1914, North America & West Indies 1914-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 1.7.20 Castle, BU in Germany 1922.

BERYL (ex-PRINCESS ALICE), hired yacht, Pendant No 032. Built 1893, 1042grt/1368TM. Armament: 2-3 in. In service 11.1,15-15.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

BERYL, hired trawler, Adty No 1139. Built 1914, 248grt, Hull-reg H.31. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed BERYL Il 3.15. Served as BERYL Il (RAN) in WW2.

BERYL, hired drifter, Adty No 2165. Built 1907, 81grt, Inverness-reg INS.353. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed BERYL III 11.15.

BERYL II, hired drifter. Built 1909, 88grt, Buckie-reg BCK.46. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

BESSIE, hired drifter. Built 1903, 79grt, Wick-reg WK.605. In service 7.15-1920 on misc. service. Renamed CROSSBOW 8.18.

BESTWOOD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1913, 2,248grt - lost 29.7.17, St George's Channel (H/Lr/dk/wi)

BETSY, hired drifter, Adty No 2494. Built 1903, 86grt, Peterhead-reg PD.472. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

BETSY JAMIESON, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.153, 4302. Built 1900, 45grt, Berwick-reg BK.7. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919, including as Q-ship.

BETSY SIM, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3018. Built 1902, 53grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.931. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service from 3.17. Sunk 18.7.17 in collision near Haisboro' Light House.

BETSY SLATER, hired drifter, Adty No 2408. Built 1911, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.390. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BETTER HOPE, hired motor drifter. Banff-reg BF.1047. In service 9.18-1919 as hospital vessel.

BETTY HANSON, lighter/barge. Built 1911, 63grt, dumb barge. Served as BDV 9.16-1918.

BETTY INGLIS, fishing vessel. Built 1895, 104grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.14. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

BHAMO (RIM), minesweeper, ex-paddle river steamer. Built 1896, 255grt. Armed with 2-MG. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

BIANCA, hired trawler, Adty No 600. Built 1905, 174grt, Hull-reg H.845. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

BIARRITZ, minelayer, mercantile conversion, P.48 (3.15), N.10 (1.18). Built 1915, 2495grt, 23kts. Fitted out by Denny. Armament: 2-12pdr, 180 mines. In service 8.3.15-6.5.20. Served in WW2.

BIBBY, decoy or Q-ship - see DARGLE (ex-JAMES J. BIBBY), brigantine conversion.

BICESTER, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 484, T.Cl (6.18). Launched 8.6.17 Ailsa SB. 750 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 1800ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr (or 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr). Most of class formed 2nd & 3rd Minesweeping Flotillas, Granton. Sold 8.1.23 Alloa, Charlestown.

BICKERSTAFFE, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 506. Built 1879, 213grt. Armament: not listed. In service 16.4.17-1.4.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

BIDEFORD, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Ardrossan SB. Cancelled 17.12.18.

BIEN VENU, hired drifter, Adty No 3243. Built 1910, 77grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.631. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.16-1919 as net vessel.

BIGOTT, decoy or Q-ship – see COREOPSIS, convoy sloop.

BILBROUGH, salvage vessel. Built 1856, 554grt. Added 11.17. Sold 3.11.19 Cassar Ltd, Malta.

BILBSTER, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1908, 4,478grt - lost 21.11.17, Atlantic W of NW Spain (H/Lr)

BILOELA (RAN), fleet collier (rfa – not listed as RFA). Launched 10.4.19 Cockatoo DY. 9200 tons, 382(oa), 370(pp)x54x22ft. TE2300ihp, 11kts. Armament: 2-4in (not mounted). Sold 3.31, renamed WOLLERT (rfa)

BILSWOOD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1915, 3,097grt - lost 12.3.17, Eastern Mediterranean (H/L/te/un)

BIRCH, decoy or Q-ship - see BELLONA II, hired drifter (BELLONA II is not listed in the Hired Drifter section as a Q-ship. Neither is BIRCH listed as an alternative name).

BIRCH, hired trawler, Adty No 1129. Built 1912, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.677. In service 2.15-8.16 as minesweeper. Mined 23.8.16 off Yarmouth.

BIRCHLEAF, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1916, 5,873grt- damaged 23.2.18, Irish Sea (H/L/D/ge/ms/os/un)

BIRCHOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.07 (1.18). Launched 16.6.17 Barclay Curle. 2200 tons, 210(pp)x34x12ft. TE 700ihp, 12kts. Wrecked 29.11.39 in the Hebrides (rfa)

BIRCHWOOD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1910, 2,756grt - lost 3.1.18, St George's Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

BIRD, decoy or Q-ship - see G. & E., fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.649) conversion.

BIRDWOOD, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.56, patrol boat.

BIRKENHEAD, light cruiser, Birkenhead-class, 9A (9.15), 15 (1.18), 07 (4.18). Laid down as Greek ANTINARKOS CONDOURITIS and purchased on the stocks, launched 18.1.15 Cammell Laird. 5,235 tons, 446(oa), 430(pp)x50x16ft. Turbine 25000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 10-5.5in, 1-3in AA, 2-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides. 3rd LCS, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 26.10.21 Cashmore.

BIRMINGHAM, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Birmingham-class, 45 (1914), 16 (1.18), 28 (4.18). Launched 7.5.13 Armstrong. 5,440 tons, 457(oa), 430(pp)x50x16ft. Turbine 25000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 9-6in, 1-3in AA, 2-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 2in deck. 1st LCS 1914-15, 2nd LCS 1915-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 5.2.31 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

BIRTLEY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1906, 1,438grt - lost 4.1.18, North Sea (H/L/Lr/dk/te/un/wi)

BISON, Admiralty store carrier,  Y2.1. Launched 1.11.02 Mordey Carney.  766 tons, 173(oa),165(pp)x26x11ft. TE 500ihp, 9.5kts. Armament: 1-3pdr (from 6.15). Carried armament stores. Sold circa 1946.

BITER (ex-SIR WILLIAM REID), tender to depot ship or training establishment, described as special servicevessel. Built 1889, 110 tons. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. Sold 5.23 Dover S Bkg Co.

BITTERN, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, D.03 (1914), D.5A (9.15), D.10 (1.18). Launched 1.2.97 Vickers. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sunk 4.4.18 in collision with SS KENILWORTH in the Channel.

BITTERN, hired trawler, Adty No 432. Built 1903, 207grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1278. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed BITTERN II 2.15.

BJORN, whaler, 14 tons net. Purchased, in service 26.1.18-23.9.19 as store vessel at Scapa Flow.

BLACK DRAGON, harbour service, oil hulk renamed C.600 (ex-KOBENHAVN, ex-Danish training ship), built 1914, 3400grt. Sold 9.22.

BLACK FROST, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3871, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 2.9.18, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Renamed COLUMBINE 1925. Sold 1929, renamed TIMOR. Served as MILL WATER in WW2.

BLACK NIGHT, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3872, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 14.11.18, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as experiments vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 3.10.21, renamed BLACKNIGHT 1921.

BLACK PRINCE, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Duke of Edinburgh-class, 65 (1914). Launched 8.11.04 Thames IW. 13,550 tons, 505(oa), 480(pp)x73x26ft. TE 23000ihp, 23kts. Armament: 6-9.2in, 10-6in, 23-3pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 1in deck, 6in guns. Mediterranean 1914, 1st CS Grand Fleet 1914-16. Sunk 31.5.16 at Jutland. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916.

BLACKBURN (ex-BURNHAM), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3460, T.N8(10.18), T.N5 (11.19). Launched 13.8.18 Bow McLachlan. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 17.10.22 Fryer.

BLACKCOCK, hired patrol tug, T.1, P.9A (1.16), P.09 (1.18). Built 1886, 254grt. In service for short time as unarmed patrol boat, Liverpool area 23.8.14-11.14, then other service, tug from 1915. Wrecked 18.1.18 in the White Sea.

BLACKFLY, river gunboat, Fly-class, ordered 12.15. Built in sections by Yarrow, sent out to Mesopotamia 4.16, re-erected 22.3.17 on River Tigris. 98 tons, 126(oa), 102(pp)x20x2ft. TE 175ihp, 9.5kts, tunnel screw. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr or 2pdr. Mesopotamian campaign. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1917. On loan to Air Ministry, lost 26.5.23 in collision with bridge at Baghdad.

BLACKMOREVALE, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 485, T.C2 (6.18). Launched 23.3.17 Ardrossan SB. 750 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 1800ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr (or 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr). Most of class formed 2nd & 3rd Minesweeping Flotillas, Granton. Mined 1.5.18 off Montrose.

BLACKOL (ex-PLA Hopper No. 5, renamed 10.16), RFA oiler, X.08 (1.18). Built 1906 Fleming & Ferguson. 869grt, 198(pp)x32 ft. TE 116 nominal hp. Commissioned 11.16. Returned to Port of London Authority in 1920 (rfa)

BLACKSTONE, hired trawler, Adty No X.01, X.09. Built 1915, 148grt. In service 10.15-4.21 as water carrier.

BLACKTHORN, hired drifter, Adty No 1493. Built 1904, 79grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.828. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

BLACKWATER, destroyer, River-class, later designated E-class. Launched 25.7.03 Laird. Lost in collision 6.4.09.

BLACKWHALE (Z.5), Admiralty whaler, ordered 15.3.15, Adty No 868. Launched 28.6.15, Smiths Dock. 336 tons/237grt, 132(oa), 125(pp)x25x8ft. TE 1200ihp, 13kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. From 1915-18, served as coastal anti-submarine escort in one of three squadrons, based at Stornoway, Shetlands, Peterhead or the Humber. Mined 3.1.18 off Fife Ness.

BLAKE, hired trawler, Adty No 1044. Built 1900, 207grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1162. In service 1.15-2.15. Renamed BLAKEDOWN 2.15. Wrecked 19.2.15 at Crudensgeir.

BLAKE, sea-going depot ship, Blake-class, 1st-class protected cruiser conversion, C3 (1914). Launched 23.11.89 Chatham DY. 9000tons, 399(oa), 375(pp)x65x25ft. TE 20000ihp, 22kts. Armament: 4-6in, 4-4in, 4-12pdr. Armour: 6in deck. Completed as depot ship in 8.07. Served with 2nd DF, then11th DF of the Grand Fleet 1914-18. Sold 9.6.22 Rees, Llanelly.

BLANCHE, light cruiser, later minelayer, ex-Scout cruiser, Boadicea/Active-class, 6C (1914), 17 (1.18), 84 (4.18). Launched 25.11.09 Pembroke DY. 3,350 tons, 405(oa), 385(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 18000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 10-4in, 4-3pdr, 2-21in tt. Armour: 1in deck. Attached to Grand Fleet battle squadrons 1914-19, fitted for minelaying 3.17, 66 mines (16 operations, laid 1238). Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 27.7.21 Fryer, Sunderland.

BLANCHE, hired trawler, Adty No 1768. Built 1907, 173grt, Hull-reg H.928. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

BLANTYRE, hired motor drifter. 54 net reg tons, Buckie-reg BCK.306. In service 9.18-1919.

BLARE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4140. Delivered 29.4.19, Brooke. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, renamed MAY BIRD.

BLAZER, gunboat, Ant-class, harbour service tender since c1905, ex-"flatiron" gunboat, commissioned in 1914 for service off Belgian coast. Launched 7.12.70 Portsmouth DY. 254 tons, 89(oa), 85(pp)x26x6ft. Horizontal engines 260ihp, 8kts. Armament (1914): 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr. Reverted to harbour service by 1916. Sold 19.8.19 Loveridge, West Hartlepool.

BLAZER (ex-THE ROSE), hired rescue tug, W.63 (9.18). Built 1888, 283grt. In service from 4.12.14, Examination Service before 1917. Stranded 9.11.18 at Scilly Islands.

BLEAMOOR, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1902, 3755grt - lost 27.11.17, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

BLENHEIM, sea-going depot ship, Blake-class, 1st-class protected cruiser conversion, C2 (1914), C4 (1.18). Launched 5.7.90 Thames IW. 9000 tons, 399(oa), 375(pp)x65x25ft. TE 20000ihp, 22kts. Armament: 4-6in, 4-4in, 4-12pdr. Armour: 6in deck. Completed as depot ship 5.06. Served with Mediterranean destroyers 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Log Book Availability. Sold 13.7.26 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

BLESSING, decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack or large coble conversion. In service 6.16-31.3.17, carried mined nets. (Possibly same vessel as BLESSING following)

BLESSING, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3027. Built 1885, 52grt, Hull-reg H.395. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.16-1919.

BLICKLING, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Dundee SB. Cancelled 17.12.18.

BLITHESOME, hired drifter, Adty No 2554. Built 1908, 81grt, Buckie-reg BCK.16. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

BLIZZARD, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3971. Delivered 30.7.18, Colby. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 1921, renamed SATINSTONE. Served as HARVEST GLEANER in WW2.

BLOEMFONTEIN, hired drifter, Adty No 2042. Built 1903, 82grt, Buckie-reg BCK.151. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

BLONDE, light cruiser, later minelayer, ex-Scout cruiser, Boadicea/Active-class, C7 (1914), 18 (1.18), 64 (4.18). Launched 22.7.10 Pembroke DY. 3,350 tons, 405(oa), 385(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 18000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 10-4in, 4-3pdr, 2-21in tt. Armour: 1in deck. Attached to Grand Fleet battle squadrons 1914-19, fitted for minelaying 9.17, 66 mines. Sold 6.5.20 T. C. Pas, Holland.

BLOODHOUND, gunboat, Ant-class, harbour service tender since c1905, ex-"flatiron" gunboat, commissioned in 1914 for service off Belgian coast. Launched 22.4.71 Armstrong. 254 tons, 89(oa), 85(pp)x26x6ft. Horizontal engines 260ihp, 8kts. Armament (1914): 2-6pdr. Disarmed 11.15, reverted to harbour service by 1916. Sold 28.6.21 F. Bevis.

BLOODHOUND, hired trawler. Built 1890, 150grt, Aberdeen-reg A.533. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

BLOOM, hired drifter, Adty No 2167. Built 1907, 87grt, Banff-reg BF.933. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

BLOOMFIELD, hired drifter. Built 1906, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.218. In service 12.15-1920 on misc. service. Renamed BUDLEIA 8.18.

BLOSSE LYNCH, listed as patrol vessel, Mesopotamian river steamer. Armed with 2-18pdr field guns. To support military operations 3.12.14.

BLOSSOM, hired drifter, Adty No 2572. Built 1907, 86grt, Banff-reg BF.922. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

BLOSSOM, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1684. Built 1903, 49grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.964. In service 3.17-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed BLOSSOM III 9.17.

BLOSSOM, water tank vessel, Minx-class. Launched 15.5.01 Bow McLachlan. 390 tons, 120(oa), 115(pp)x21x9ft. 300ihp, 9kts. Served at Gibraltar, flew white ensign 1915-18. BU 1961.

BLOSSOM II, hired drifter, Adty No 2719. Built 1900, 58grt, Dublin-reg D.223. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.15-1919 as net vessel, hospital vessel.

BLOXHAM (ex-BRIXHAM), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class. Launched 11.9.19 Ayrshire. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Cancelled 10.19, sold incomplete 23.10.23 Col. J. Lithgow.

BLUE HAZE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4144. Delivered 6.6.19, Brooke. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 14.7.19, same name. Served in WW2.

BLUE SKY, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3867, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 19.6.18, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Foundered 12.6.22 off the Thames estuary.

BLUEBELL, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Acacia-type, ordered 1.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, M.29 (2.15), T.03 (9.15), T.12 (1.18). Launched 24.7.15 Scotts. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr AA. Acacia-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Log Book Availability. Sold 26.5.30 Cashmore.

BLUEBELL, hired trawler, Adty No 728 479. Built 1904, 169grt, Glasgow-reg GW.5. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-11.18. Renamed BLUEBELL Ill 8.15.

BLUEBELL II, hired drifter, Adty No 777. Built 1907, 94grt, Peterhead-reg PD.363. Armament: 1-.45in MG. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

BLUEBELL IV, hired drifter, Adty No 1840. Built 1907, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1044. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

BLUSH, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4198, building Thomas, Amlwch. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

BLUSTER, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4199, building Thomas, Amlwch. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

BOADICEA, light cruiser, later minelayer, ex-Scout cruiser, Boadicea/Active-class, 4C (1914), 19 (1.18), 11 (4.18). Launched 14.5.08 Pembroke DY. 3,300 tons, 405(oa), 385(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 18000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 6-4in, 4-3pdr, 2-18in tt (10-4in, 1-3in AA in 1916). Armour: 1in deck. Attached to Grand Fleet battle squadrons 1914-19, fitted for minelaying 12.17, 66 mines (3 operations, laid 184). Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Later on harbour service, was to be renamed POMENE 4.20, order cancelled 7.20. Sold 13.7.26 Alloa, Rosyth.

BOADICEA II, hired yacht, Pendant No 072. Built 1882, 305grt/447TM. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. In service 10.5.15-15.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as SEA FLOWER in WW2.

BOADICEA II, hired drifter, Adty No 1507. Built 1902, 59grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.664. In service 6.15-7.15 as net vessel. Renamed BOADICEA III 6.15.

BOARHOUND (ex-LEOPOLD II), hired screw tug. Built 1882, 54grt. In service 8.14-10.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

BOATMAN (4.18) - see MARKSMAN, hired screw tug

BOB READ, hired drifter, Adty No 1938. Built 1913, 95grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.2. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.15-1919 as patrol boat.

BOLDWELL, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1901, 3,118grt - lost 27.5.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

BOLTON (ex-BEAUMARIS), minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Ardrossan SB. Cancelled after 17.12.18.

BOMBALA, decoy or Q-ship - see WILLOW BRANCH, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1042) conversion.

BOMBAY, Admiralty trawler, Indian-built, Castle-type. Launched 21.9.19, Bombay DY. Teak planking on steel frames, 265grt/588 tons deep, 125(pp)x33x12ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (probably not mounted). Completed as unarmed minesweeper or fishing vessel. Listed to 4.32.

BOMBAY, hired trawler, Adty No 1890. Built 1907, 229grt, Grimsby-reg GY.247. Armament: 1-3pdr, 1-2pdr. In service 9.15-1919. Served in WW2.

BOMBARDIER, Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Military class, Adty No 1517. One of ten trawlers, of three different types, purchased while building for a total cost of £93,800 – six by order 11.12.14, four by order 14.4.15. Launched 1.4.15 Smiths Dock, 303grt, 130x24x13ft. TE engines. Armament: 1-12pdr. Sold 4.5.20 as BOMBARDIER.

BON AMI, hired drifter. Built 1908, 76grt, Inverness-reg INS.609. In service 3.15-1919 as boom defence vessel water carrier.

BON AMI (ex-BONAMIE). hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.176. Built 1901, 36grt, Banff-reg BF.486. In service 1.15-1916.

BON AVENIR, hired drifter, Adty No 1251. Built 1910, 67grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.641. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

BON CHIEF, hired drifter. Built 1908, 83grt, Buckie-reg BCK.17. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service.

BON ESPOIR, hired drifter, Adty No 1156, 566. Built 1908, 86grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.109. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

BONA, fishing trawler. Built 1906, 186grt, Hull-reg H.855. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

BONA DEA, hired trawler, Adty No 458. Built 1915, 322grt, Grimsby-reg GY.429. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel.

BONACCORD, hired trawler, Adty No 510. Built 1908, 214grt, Aberdeen-reg A.231. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

BONAR LAW, hired trawler, Adty No 1223. Built 1912, 285grt, Hull-reg H.437. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-10.15 as minesweeper. Sunk 27.10.15 in collision off South Goodwins.

BONAVENTURE, sea-going depot ship, Astraea-class 2nd-class cruiser conversion, N.41 (1914), N.11 (1.18). Launched 2.12.92 Devonport DY.4360 tons. Completed as depot ship in 4.07. Armament: 2-6in, 2-6pdr, 4-3pdr (4-3pdr only 1917). Submarine depot ship, 6th S/M Flotilla 1914-16, then 2nd S/M Flotilla 1916-18. Sold 12.4.20 Forth S Bkg Co, Bo'ness.

BONEAXE (ex-T), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian naval service, Axe-name, Adty No. 4343. Reported seized in White Sea 3.8.18, but possibly one of eight handed over by White Russians. Added 11.9.18. Sold 1920.

BONETTA, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, D.15 (1914), D.78 (9.15), D.11 (1.18). Built on speculation, launched 14.1.07 Palmer, purchased by Admiralty 3.09. 440 tons, 215(pp)x21x7ft. Turbine 7000shp, 26.5kts. Armament: 3-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Submarine tender on Clyde and later Tyne. Sold 7.6.20 Ward, Hayle; then Briton Ferry.

BONO, hired drifter, Adty No 1445. Built 1908, 70grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.331. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel.

BOOTLE (ex-BUCKIE), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3444, T.9C (9.18), T.8C (11.19). Launched 11.6.18 Bow McLachlan. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 21.2.23 Alloa, Charlestown.

BORA, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4111, building Rose Street Foundry. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. May have been completed for commercial service.

BORDER KING, hired drifter, Adty No 2755. Built 1914, 92grt, Berwick-reg BK.72. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BORDER LADS, hired drifter, Adty No 2759. Built 1914, 86grt, Berwick-reg BK.5. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-3.18 as net vessel. Sunk 25.3.18 off the Tyne, probably torpedoed.

BORDERGLEN (ex-NORAH JAMES), BDV water tender, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1913, 123grt. In service 1.9.15-22.8.19.

BOREALIS, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3868, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 5.7.18, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 1921, renamed BRASH 1921.

BOREAS, hired trawler, Adty No 165. Built 1907, 184grt, Grimsby-reg GY.338. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as CUCKOO in WW2.

BORGIA, decoy or Q-ship - see GUNNER, Admiralty trawler, Military class.

BORNEO, hired trawler, Adty No 809. Built 1906, 211grt, Grimsby-reg GY.115. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-6.17 as minesweeper. Mined 18.6.17 off Beachy Head.

BORODINO, Russian paddle steamer. Armed with 2-6pdr. In service 4.19-25.9.19 as Senior Naval Officer's Ship on Dvina River, North Russia. Returned to Russian owners two days before final evacuation.

BORODINO, fleet messenger, Y4.6. Built 1911, 1970grt. Also listed as mess stores carrier. In service 1.12.14-28.4.19, flew red ensign.

BOSCASTLE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1912, 2,346grt - lost 7.4.18, St George's Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un)

BOSCAWEN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1909, 1,936grt - lost 21.8.18, St George's Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

BOSCOBEL, hired trawler, Adty No 1761. Built 1906, 225grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.70. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

BOSTONIAN (ex-CAMBRIAN), commissioned escort or convoy escort ship, mercantile conversion, P.A1 (7.17), MI.59 (1.18). Built 1896, 5626grt, 12kts. Armament: 3-6in, 2-11in A/S howitzers. In service 11.6.17. Sunk 10.10.17 by U.53 off Start Point.

BOSTONIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 670. Built 1900, 192grt, Boston-reg BN.74. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-11.18 as minesweeper. Renamed BASTION 8.17.

BOTHA, destroyer leader, H.5C (1914), G.60 (2.17), F.61 (4.17), F.50 (1.18), D.80 (9.18). Ex-Chilean ALMIRANTE WILLIAMS ROBELLEDO, purchased 8.14, launched 2.12.14 White. 1742 tons, 331(oa), 320(pp)x32x11ft. Turbine 30000shp, 31.5kts. Armament: 5-4in (2-4.7in, 2-4in in 2.18), 2-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Leader, Grand Fleet, 1915-17, then at Dover. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917/18. Sold 5.20 Chilean Navy, as ALMIRANTE WILLIAMS.

BOUNCER (ex-SIR RICHARD FLETCHER), tender to depot ship or training establishment, described as special servicevessel, N.12 (1.18). Built 1886, 100 tons. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. Sold 14.5.20 F. Bevis.

BOUNTEOUS, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1682. Built 1903, 63grt, Banff-reg BF.1217. In service from 9.17. Wrecked 4.12.17 on North Shore, Rhum.

BOUNTEOUS SEA, hired drifter, Adty No 1424. Built 1900, 56grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.164. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

BOUNTIFUL, hired drifter, Adty No 1554, 2218. Built 1911, 91grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1151. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel.

BOURNE (ex-BOURNEMOUTH QUEEN), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 188. Built 1908, 353grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 5.2.15-5.5.20. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. BOURNEMOUTH QUEEN in WW2.

BOVERTON, decoy or Q-ship - see DUNRAVEN (ex-BOVERTON), chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.283) conversion.

BOVIC, hired trawler, Adty No 377. Built 1896, 162grt, Hull-reg H.51. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-8.17 as minesweeper. Sunk 5.8.17 in collision off Souter Point.

BOW WAVE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4142. Delivered 29.7.19, Brooke. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 26.6.19, same name. Served in WW2.

BOWHEAD (Z.4), Admiralty whaler, ordered 15.3.15, Adty No 867. Launched 26.6.15, Smiths Dock. 336 tons/237grt, 132(oa), 125(pp)x25x8ft. TE 1200ihp, 13kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. From 1915-18, served as coastal anti-submarine escort in one of three squadrons, based at Stornoway, Shetlands, Peterhead or the Humber. Sold 20.4.20 to A. J. Ashwin, same name.

BOXER, destroyer, 27-knotter, designated A-class, H.4C (1914, cancelled 4.17) D.16 (1.18). Launched 28.11.94 Thornycroft. c280-350 tons, c200(pp)x20x5.5ft. TE c3500-4500ihp, 27kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla. Sunk 8.2.18 in collision with SS ST. PATRICK in the Channel.

BOXLEAF (ex-OLINDA), RFA oiler/group freighting tanker, Leaf-class, pendant Y7.159. Launched 1916 Barclay Curle. 7338grt, 450(pp)x58ft. TE 900nhp. Flew red ensign. Sold 1919, renamed INDIA (rfa)

BOXOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.10 (1.18). Launched 12.7.17 Barclay Curle. 2200 tons, 210(pp)x34x12ft. TE 700ihp, 12kts. Sold 1947, renamed PORTNALL. Repurchased 1952, oil hulk. Arrived 2.9.59 Rees, Llanelly (rfa)

BOY ALAN, hired drifter, Adty No 1110, 2375. Built 1914, 109grt, Lowestoft-reg LT. 331. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

BOY ALEX, hired drifter, Adty No 2014. Built 1908, 75grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.286. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BOY ALFRED, decoy or Q-ship - see ETHEL & MILLIE, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.200) conversion.

BOY ARCHIE, hired drifter. Built 1901, 58grt, Wick-reg WK.10. In service 1.16-1919 as minefield tender.

BOY ARTHUR, hired drifter, Adty No 3214. Built 1907, 90grt, Peterhead-reg PD.1. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

BOY BEN, hired drifter, Adty No 1079. Built 1906, 84grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.212. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

BOY BILLY, hired drifter, Adty No 1472. Built 1904, 70grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.850. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel.

BOY BOB, hired drifter, Adty No 3288. Built 1916, 101grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.667. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.16-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served as ELSIE & NELLIE in WW2.

BOY CHARLES, hired drifter, Adty No 1883. Built 1913, 88grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.368. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

BOY CHARLEY, hired drifter, Adty No 211. Built 1907, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1067. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper.

BOY CHY, hired drifter, Adty No 1040. Built 1908, 78grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.29. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, hydrophone vessel.

BOY DANIEL, hired drifter, Adty No 2128. Built 1912, 83grt, Shoreham-reg SM.325. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

BOY EDDIE, hired drifter, Adty No 1147. Built 1909, 59grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.157. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

BOY EDWARD, hired drifter, Adty No 3242. Built 1909, 80grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.413. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.16-1920 as net vessel.

BOY ERNEST, hired drifter, Adty No 1967. Built 1902, 56grt, North Shields-reg SN.34. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.15-1919 as net vessel.

BOY FRED, hired drifter, Adty No 1464. Built 1900, 58grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.517. In service 4.15-4.15 as net vessel.

BOY GEORGE III, hired drifter, Adty No 1927. Built 1906, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.441. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.15-1920 as net vessel.

BOY GEORGE, hired drifter, Adty No 1801. Built 1903, 70grt, Peterhead-reg PD.146. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed BOY GEORGE II 6.15.

BOY GEORGE, hired drifter, Adty No 2290. Built 1906, 84grt, Buckie-reg BCK.55. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

BOY HAROLD, hired drifter, Adty No 2708. Built 1911, 74grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1127. In service 10.15-3.16 as net vessel. Mined 3.3.16 off Brindisi.

BOY HECTOR, hired drifter, Adty No 1248. Built 1903, 81grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.968. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

BOY JACOB, hired drifter, Adty No 2761. Built 1906, 62grt, Berwick-reg BK.326. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

BOY JOE, hired drifter, Adty No 1003. Built 1913, 85grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.550. Armament: 1-6pdr as as minesweeper. In service 12.14-1919 as stores & water carrier.

BOY ROY, hired drifter, Adty No 209. Built 1911, 95grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1167. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

BOY SCOUT, hired drifter, Adty No 210. Built 1913, 80grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

BOY WILLIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2502. Built 1907, 81grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.486. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

BOY WILLIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2746. Built 1904, 66grt, Peterhead-reg PD.87. In service 6.16-1919 as net vessel. Renamed WILLIAM II 7.17, RAMESES 12.17.

BOYNDIE BURN, hired drifter, Adty No 2011. Built 1910, 73grt, Banff-reg BF.231. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

BOYNE, destroyer, River-class, two short funnels, designated E-class, N.68 (1914), D.12 (9.15), H.23 (9.18). Launched 12.9.04 Hawthorn Leslie. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 30.8.19 Hayes, Porthcawl.

BRACKEN, hired drifter, Adty No 3210. Built 1903, 66grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.827. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

BRACKENDALE, hired drifter, Adty No 3297. Built 1916, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.695. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.16-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

BRACKLYN, hired trawler, Adty No 667. Built 1914, 303grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.2. In service 12.14-5.17 as minesweeper. Mined 11.5.17 off Yarmouth.

BRACODEN, hired drifter, Adty No 2117. Built 1912, 81grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.491. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

BRACONDALE, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. YS.1456) conversion. Built 1903, 2095grt. In service 24.5.17, armament not listed, other name CHAGFORD. Sunk 7.8.17 by submarine in Atlantic.

BRACONDALE, hired trawler. Built 1903, 189grt, Aberdeen-reg A.631. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as boom defence vessel.

BRACONDENE, hired trawler, Adty No 3261. Built 1916, 235grt, Aberdeen-reg A.615. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BRACONHEATH, hired trawler, Adty No 114. Built 1906, 201grt, Aberdeen-reg A.95. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BRACONLYNN, hired trawler, Adty No 86. Built 1913, 206grt, Aberdeen-reg A.584. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BRADFIELD, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.36 (9.19), N.8A (11.19). Launched 14.5.19 Ayrshire. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 10.20, renamed CHAMPAVATI.

BRADFORD, hired trawler, Adty No 829. Built 1896, 163grt, Grimsby-reg GY.132. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-10.16. Foundered 28.10.16 near Old Head of Kinsale.

BRADFORD CITY, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.500) conversion. Built 1910, 3683grt. In service 16.10.15, armament not listed, other names BALLISTAN, SAROS. Sunk 16.8.17 by submarine in Straits of Messina.

BRAE LOSSIE (ex-SEVENTEEN), hired drifter, Adty No 2043. Built 1901, 77grt, Inverness-reg INS.36. In service 8.15-1920 as net vessel.

BRAEHEAD, hired drifter. Built 1914, 85grt, Inverness-reg INS.61. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

BRAEMAR, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 2. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

BRAEMAR, hired trawler. Built 1900, 197grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.215. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

BRAERIACH, fishing trawler. Built 1902, 199grt, Grimsby-reg GY.922. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BRAES O'BUCKIE, hired drifter. Built 1910, 81grt, Buckie-reg BCK.69. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

BRAES O'ENZIE, hired drifter. Built 1915, 87grt, Buckie-reg BCK.207. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel repair tender.

BRAES O'MAR, hired trawler, Adty No 104. Built 1915, 227grt, Aberdeen-reg A.331. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BRAESIDE, store carrier, Y8.38. Built 1909, 407grt. In service as store carrier 17.7.15-12.8.15, collier (Y3.863) from 13.8.15.

BRAMBLE, old 1st-class gunboat, Bramble-class. Launched 26.11.98 Potter, Liverpool. 710 tons, 187(oa), 180(pp)x33 x8ft. TE 1300ihp, 13.5kts. Armament: 2-4in, 4-12pdr. Served in China and East Indies 1914-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 26.1.20 at Bombay.

BRAMBLE, hired drifter, Adty No 2187. Built 1908, 91grt, Buckie-reg BCK.137. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed BRAMBLE II 8.15.

BRAMBLELEAF (ex-RUMOL), RFA oiler/fleet attendant tanker, Leaf-class, pendants X.50 (2.16 while buildingunder original name), Y7.182 . Launched 28.12.16 Russell. 12300 tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Flew redensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Damaged and beached 6.42; BU 4.53 in Italy (rfa)

BRAMLEY MOORE, hired rescue tug, W.04 (1.18). Built 1916, 214grt. In service 15.9.16-8.2.19, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

BRANCH, hired drifter, Adty No 606. Built 1908, 93grt, Peterhead-reg PD.516. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BRANDENBURGH, hired drifter, Adty No 2010. Built 1911, 79grt, Inverness-reg INS.207. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

BRANGWYN, decoy or Q-ship – see SWEETBRIAR, convoy sloop.

BRANKSOME CHINE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1899, 2,026grt - lost 23.2.15, English Channel (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un/wi)

BRANWEN, hired yacht, Special Service Vessel, Pendant No 080. Built 1905, 131grt/151TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service 4.1.15-12.3.17.

BRASH, Admiralty steel drifter, building Duthie. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

BRAVO, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 137grt, Aberdeen-reg A.305. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BRAZEN, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, N.11 (1914), D.47 (9.15), D.14 (1.18). Launched 3.7.96 Thomson. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 4.11.19 J. H. Lee.

BRAZIL BRASSY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3631. Launched 31.10.17, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 17.5.19 renamed TYRWHITT.

BREADALBANE, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 112grt, Granton-reg GN.32. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BREADWINNER, decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.1095) conversion. Built 1907, 57grt. In service 2.17-11.11.18, armament not listed, other names S.7, SEAGULL.

BREADWINNER, hired drifter, Adty No 2192. Built 1907, 88grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.253. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

BREADWINNER, hired drifter, Adty No 2359. Built 1907, 93grt, Banff-reg BF. 9. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed BREADWINNER II 8.15.

BREADWINNER, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.155. Built 1901, 40grt, Berwick-reg BK.50. In service 11.14-1916.

BREAKER, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4143. Delivered 16.9.19, Brooke. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, renamed KATHLEEN. Served as KATHLEEN in WW2.

BREAKING SEA, Admiralty steel drifter, building Duthie. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

BRECON CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1989. Built 1916, 274grt, Swansea-reg SA.36. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-5in BT. In service 3.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BRENDA, examination vessel, ex-Scottish Fishery Board cruiser. Built 1898, 174grt. Listed from 8.14, served mainly in Scottish waters.

BRENT, fishing trawler. Built 1892, 142grt, Aberdeen-reg A.62. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BRESSAY, hired drifter, Adty No 762. Built 1908, 81grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.101. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

BRIARLEAF (ex-OLETTA), Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, later RFA oiler/group freighting tanker, Leaf-class, pendant Y7.151. Launched 1916 Readhead. 12300 tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Attacked 17.10.18, Atlantic. Flew red ensign. Sold 1.8.20, renamed LACUNA (H/D/rfa)

BRIDLINGTON, fishing trawler. Built 1913, 205grt, Hull-reg H.1009. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BRIG 1-12, Q-ship sailing ship conversions

BRIG 1 (ex-EMILIA C, ex-MARGUERITE), decoy or Q-ship, auxiliary barkentine conversion. Built 1907, 123grt. In service 10.11.17-16.10.18, armed with 2-2pdr, 2-Lewis MG, other name EMELIAC.

BRIG 2 (ex-ROSINA FERRARA, ex-EMMA M, ex-MONGIBELLO, ex- LUIGI F.), decoy or Q-ship, brigantine conversion. Built 1876, 227grt. In service 8.1.18-11.11.18, armed with 1-4in, 2-12pdr, other name ROSINA FERRARA.

BRIG 3 (ex-SANT' ANNA M.), decoy or Q-ship, brigantine conversion. Built 1900, 155grt. In service 18.2.18-11.11.18, armament not listed, other name S. ANNA.

BRIG 4 (ex-VERA), decoy or Q-ship, brigantine conversion. Built 1903, 212grt. In service 6.4.18-11.11.18, armament not listed, other names MARGARET & ANNIE, VERA.

BRIG 5 (ex-SALOMEA K), decoy or Q-ship, brigantine conversion. Built 1914, 225grt. In service 28.5.18-11.11.18, armament not listed, other name SALOMEA K.

BRIG 9 (ex-KOSTOULA), decoy or Q-ship, sailing vessel conversion. Built 1902, 117 registered tons. In service 8.17-12.17, armament not listed, other names KOSTOULA, Q.500, QS.9.

BRIG 10 (ex-HELGOLAND, ex-VOORUITGANG, ex-HOOGEZAND II), decoy or Q-ship, brigantine conversion. Built 1895, 221grt. In service 7.6.17-8.1.19, armament not listed, other names HELGOLAND, HORLEY, Q.17.

BRIG 11 (ex-GAELIC), decoy or Q-ship, barkentine conversion. Built 1898, 224grt. In service 6.11.16-5.3.19, armament not listed, other names GAELIC, GOBO, Q.22.

BRIG 12 (ex-VASSILIKI), decoy or Q-ship, schooner conversion. In service 17.12.17-11.11.18, armament not listed, other name VASSILIKI.



 

BRIAR, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.166, 4303. Built 1900, 42grt, Wick-reg WK.343. In service 12.14-1919. Wrecked 29.1.20 off Wick Harbour.

BRIGADIER, Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Military class, Adty No 1530. One of ten trawlers, of three different types, purchased while building for a total cost of £93,800 – six by order 11.12.14, four by order 14.4.15. Launched 1.4.15 Smiths Dock, 303grt, 130x24x13ft. TE engines. Armament: 1-12pdr. Renamed BUGLER 1.20. Sold 4.5.20 as BUGLER.

BRIGAND, decoy or Q-ship – see COWSLIP, convoy sloop.

BRIGHTER HOPE, hired drifter, Adty No 2808. Built 1909, 53grt, Banff-reg BF.59. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel.

BRIGHTON, hired drifter, Adty No 2133. Built 1906, 75grt, Inverness-reg INS.194. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed BRIGHTON II 8.15.

BRIGHTON, fleet messenger, Y4.27. Built 1878, 566grt, paddle steamer. In commissioned service from 29.6.15, flew white ensign, purchased 22.5.17. Sold 26.4.19.

BRIGHTON O'TH'NORTH, hired drifter. Built 1914, 98grt, Inverness-reg INS.382. In service 9.18-1920, on misc service.

BRIGHTON QUEEN, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 181. Built 1897, 553grt. Armament: not listed. In service 16.9.14. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Mined 6.10.15 off Nieuport. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915.

BRILLIANT, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Apollo-class, N.16 (1914), N.14 (1.18). Launched 24.6.91 Sheerness DY. 3,600 tons, 314(oa), 300(pp)x43x16ft. TE 9000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 2-6in, 6-4.7in, 8-6pdr, 4-14in tt. Armour: 2in deck, 4.5in guns. Depot ship in the Tyne 1914-15, Lerwick 1915-18. Lost  23.4.18 in attempt to block Ostend. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918.

BRILLIANT STAR, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 125grt, Aberdeen-reg A.791. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BRINE, decoy or Q-ship - see MARY B. MITCHELL, 3-mast schooner conversion.

BRINE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3966. Launched 17.5.18, Ouse SB, 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Fishery Board for Scotland 28.7.20, same name. Served in WW2.

BRISBANE (RAN), light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Chatham-class. Launched 30.9.15 Cockatoo DY. 5,400 tons, 458(oa), 430(pp)x49x16ft. Turbine 25000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 8-6in, 1-3in AA, 2-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 2in deck. Pacific 1916-18. Sold 13.6.36 Ward, Briton Ferry.

BRISBANE, fishing trawler. Built 1903, 207grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1281. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BRISK, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.18 (1914), H.70 (9.15), H.22 (1.18). Launched 20.9.10 John Brown. c720-760 tons, 246(oa), 240(pp)x25x8ft. Turbine 13500shp, 27kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 2nd DF, Grand Fleet 1914-15, six ships to Mediterranean in 1915, five more in 1916, all there by 1918. Sold 15.11.21 Distin, Devonport.

BRISTOL (right, CyberHeritage/Terry Phillips), light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Bristol-class, 99 (1914), 20 (1.18). Launched 23.2.10 John Brown. 4,800 tons, 453(oa), 430(pp)x47x15ft. Turbine 22000shp, 25kts. Armament: 2-6in, 10-4in, 1-3in AA, 2-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck. West Indies and South America 1914-15, Mediterranean 1915-18, South America 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Falkland Islands 8 Dec 1914. Log Book Availability. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Hayle.

BRITAIN (ex-BRITANNIA), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 190. Built 1896, 459grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 28.1.15-13.4.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. SKIDDAW in WW2.

BRITANNIA, pre-dreadnought battleship, King Edward VII-class, 27 (1914), 21 (1.18), N.40 (4.18). Launched 10.12.04 Portsmouth DY. 16,350 tons, 457(oa), 425(pp)x78x26ft. TE 18000ihp, 19kts. Armament: 4-12in, 4-9.2in, 10-6in, 12-12pdr, 5-18in tt. Armour: 9in sides, 2in deck, 12in guns. 3rd BS Grand Fleet 8.14, Mediterranean 1916-17. Log Book Availability. Sunk 9.11.18 by UB.50 off Cape Trafalgar.

BRITANNIA, hired trawler, Adty No 826. Built 1891, 138grt, Grimsby-reg GY.410. In service 1.15-9.15 as stores & water carrier. Renamed BRITANNIA Ill 5.15. Sunk 23.9.16.

BRITANNIA, harbour service, ex-training ship, laid up (ex-PRINCE OF WALES, ex-screw 1strate ship-of-the line), built 1860, 6201 tons. Sold 13.11.14.

BRITANNIA II, hired drifter, Adty No 2055. Built 1907, 94grt, Peterhead-reg PD.357. In service 1.15-1919 as transport.

BRITANNIA IV, hired drifter, Adty No 2184. Built 1902, 63grt, Inverness-reg INS.47. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1920 as net vessel.

BRITISH BEACON, RFA oiler/tanker, pendant Y7.304. Launched 1918 Workman Clark. 15020 tons, 438(pp)x54ft. TE. Renamed OLCADES 1937. Hulk 1948. Arrived 19.4.53 Hughes Bolckow (rfa)

BRITISH CROWN, hired drifter, Adty No 2115. Built 1913, 85grt, Banff-reg BF.545. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

BRITISH LANTERN, RFA oiler/tanker, pendant Y7.286. Launched 1918 Workman Clark. 15020 tons, 438(pp)x54ft. TE. Renamed OLIGARCH 1937. Scuttled 14.4.46 with surplus ammunition in Red Sea (rfa)

BRITISH LIGHT, RFA oiler/tanker, pendants X.81, Y7.242. Launched 1917 Palmer. 13690 tons, 420(pp)x54ft. TE. Renamed OLWEN 1937. Sold 1947, renamed MUSHTARI (rfa)

BRITISH MONARCH, hired drifter, Adty No 1437. Built 1902, 57grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.889. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

BRITISH STAR, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, later RFA oiler/tanker, pendant Y7.264. Launched 1917 Swan Hunter. 6,976grt/15020 tons, 438(pp)x54ft. TE. Damaged 26.3.18, North Sea; attacked 1.9.18, Western Atlantic. Renamed OLYNTHUS 1937. Sold 1946, renamed PENSILVANIA (H/L/D/bp/rfa/un)

BRITISH SUN, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1909, 5,565grt - lost 1.5.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/ge/te/un)

BRITISH VISCOUNT, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1889, 3,287grt - lost 23.2.18, Irish Sea (H/L/Lr/bp/te/un/wi)

BRITISHER (ex-BRITANNIA), hired screw tug. Built 1902, 80grt. Purchased, in service 1916-2.23. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign. Sold.

BRITOMART, old 1st-class gunboat, Bramble-class. Launched 28.3.99 Potter, Liverpool. 710 tons, 187(oa), 180(pp)x33 x8ft. TE 1300ihp, 13.5kts. Armament: 2-4in, 4-12pdr. Served in China and East Indies 1914-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 10.6.20 at Bombay.

BRITON, hired trawler, Adty No 1170. Built 1906, 196grt, Aberdeen-reg A.101. In service 2.15-7.15. Mined 21.7.15 off Longsands.

BRITON, hired drifter, Adty No 2717. Built 1906, 79grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1017. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.15-1920 as net vessel.

BRIXHAM (ex-CAPTAIN MCCLURE), store carrier, Y8.58. Built 1885, 501grt. In service as store carrier 4.9.15-8.3.16, collier (Y3.2008) from 13.1.18.

BROADLAND, hired drifter, Adty No 1070. Built 1913, 76grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.718. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

BROCH, hired drifter, Adty No 2120. Built 1908, 90grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.308. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

BROCH HEAD, hired drifter, Adty No 2291. Built 1911, 85grt, Inverness-reg INS.254. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 3.15-1920 as net vessel.

BROCK, hired trawler, Adty No 927. Built 1914, 304grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.47. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919. Served in WW2.

BROCKLESBY, fleet messenger, Y4.60. Built 1912, 508grt, paddle steamer. Also listed as paddle air service scout. In commissioned service 21.2.16-9.6.17, flew white ensign.

BROIL, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4144. Delivered 8.10.19, Brooke. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 8.10.19, same name. Served as M A WEST in WW2.

BROKE, destroyer leader, H.98 (1914), H.23 (1.18), D.10 (9.18). Ex-Chilean ALMIRANTE GONI, purchased 8.14, launched 25.5.14 White. 1704 tons, 331(oa), 320(pp)x32x11ft. Turbine 30000shp, 31.5kts. Armament: 5-4in (2-4.7in, 2-4in in 2.18), 2-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Leader, Grand Fleet, 1915-16, then at Dover. Battle Honours (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916, Belgian Coast 1917/18, Dover 21 Apr 1917. Sold 5.20 Chilean Navy, as ALMIRANTE URIBE.

BROKE (1921) – see ROOKE, destroyer leader, Shakespeare-class.

BROMELIA, hired trawler, Adty No 3203. Built 1906, 242grt, Grimsby-reg GY.113. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

BRONZEAXE (ex-T), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian naval service, Axe-name, Adty No. 4339. Reported seized in White Sea 3.8.18, but possibly one of eight handed over by White Russians. Added 11.9.18. sold 1920.

BROOK, store carrier, Y8.57. Built 1906, 1436grt. Ex-collier (Y3.94), in service as store carrier 14.7.15-27.8.15, collier again from 8.9.15.

BROOMHILL, store carrier, Y8.51. Built 1909, 1392grt. Ex-collier (Y3.319), in service as store carrier 21.4.15-31.5.16, collier again 1.6.16. Sunk 10.5.17 by U-boat off Portland Bill (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

BROTHERS, hired drifter, Adty No 1124, 2739. Built 1903, 65grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.216. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

BROTHERS GEM, hired drifter, Adty No 2857. Built 1907, 96grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.241. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

BROWN MOUSE, hired yacht, Q-ship trawler (BM.276), also known as SPINOZA. Built 1908, 43grt/75TM. Armament: not listed. In service from 23.12.16. Caught fire 28.2.18, total loss,

BRUCE, destroyer leader, Scott-class, ordered 12.16, F.48 (6.18). Launched 26.2.18 Cammell Laird. 1800 tons, 332(oa), 320(pp)x32x12ft. Turbine 40000shp, 36kts. Armament: 5-4.7in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or at Harwich, 1918. Sunk 22.11.39 as target off the Isle of Wight.

BRUCE, fishing trawler. Built 1883, 103grt, Granton-reg GN.10. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BRUCES, hired drifter. Built 1907, 92grt, Banff-reg BF.753. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

BRUCKLAY, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 182grt, Dundee-reg DE.5. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BRUNEL, listed as patrol vessel, shallow draught Thames river steamer. Built 1905, 126grt. Sent out from England to support military operations in Mesopotamia, arrived by mid-1916.

BRUNO, hired screw tug. Built 1914, 100grt. In service 17.8.14-10.3.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

BRUTUS, hired trawler, Adty No 79. Built 1906, 311grt, Hull-reg H.893. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

BRYONY convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.96 (1.18). Launched 27.10.17 Armstrong. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship, other name COOKCROFT. Sold 3.4.38 Cashmore.

BUBBLE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4145. Delivered 30.10.19, Brooke. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 2.12.19, same name. Served as UNICITY in WW2.

BUCCANEER, store carrier, Y8.74, also Y8.111. Built 1890, 970grt. Ex-collier (Y3.1683), ex-armament carrier (Y2.152), in service as store carrier 11.8.17-27.9.17 and 14.11.18-13.5.20

BUCCLEUCH, fishing trawler. Built 1903, 146grt, Granton-reg GN.27. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BUCENTAUR, hired trawler, Adty No 297. Built 1907, 184grt, Grimsby-reg GY.339. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BUCHAN, hired drifter, Adty No 2498. Built 1908, 81grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.254. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

BUCKIE BURN, tug, Burn-class. Purchased while building. Launched 1919 McGregor, Kirkintilloch. 51 tons gross. 69(pp)x16 ft. Compound 200ihp. Believe flew blue ensign. Reported on sale 10.19, but retained by Admiralty. BU 9.58.

BUCKINGHAM, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 172grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1096. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BUCKLER, hired drifter, Adty No F, 1294. Built 1911, 81grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.756. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

BUDDING ROSE, hired drifter. Built 1914, 88grt, Banff-reg BF.39. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

BUDRIE, Admiralty blockship. Built 1882, 2,252grt, 285ft length. Owned by Arab Steamers, Bombay-reg. Purchased 1914-15, scuttled 1915, Scapa Flow – Burra Sound, between Hoy & Graemsay islands in about 40-60ft, second blockship from north (wi - in 58.55.40N, 03.18.38W). Wreck dispersed in 1962 to clear shipping channel (not included in Dittmar; Lr/wi/www).

BUFFALO, hired trawler, Adty No 1597. Built 1905, 230grt, Grimsby-reg GY.52. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed BUFFALO II 12.15.

BUFFALO, lifting craft. Built 1897, 704grt. large dumb barge with horned bows, normally working in pairs with wreck on cables between them. In service 15.2.16-8.4.16 and 12.10.16-10.11.20, renamed LC.3, 3.17.

BUFFALO, mooring vessel, Trinculo-class, X.42 (1916), X.11 (1.18). Launched 25.1.16 Bow McLachlan. 750 tons, 152(oa), 135(pp)x26x10ft. 500ihp, 9.5kts. Boom defence duty at Sheerness to 1918. Mined 4.4.41 off Singapore.

BUGLER (1920) - see BRIGADIER, Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Military class.

BULL DOG, fishing trawler. Built 1892, 148grt, Grimsby-reg GY.576. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

BULLDOG, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, H.C7 (1.18), H.C4 (9.18). Launched 13.11.09 John Brown. c916-975 tons, c270(pp)x27x8ft. Turbine 12500shp, 27.5kts. Armament: 1-4in, 3-12pdr (designed for 5-12pdr), 2-18in tt. All class in Mediterranean 1914, six in UK from late 1914, all in Med 1915-17, 2nd DF in UK 1917-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 21.9.20 Ward, Rainham.

BULLFINCH, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, D.17 (1914), D.48 (9.15), D.15 (1.18). H.04 (4.18). Launched 10.2.98 Earle. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 10.6.19 Young, Sunderland.

BULLFROG, boom defence vessel, ex-composite gunboat, Banterer-class. Launched 3.2.81 Pembroke DY, 465 tons. Served in Malta, on boom defence 8.14. Base ship at Malta 3.23, renamed EGMONT 3.23, renamed ST. ANGELO 7.33. Sold 1933.

BULLFROG (ex-BLAIRSTOWN), mooring vessel, X.03 (1916), X.12 (1.18). 895tons, 131(pp)x36 ft. Purchased 1915, boom defence duty at Scapa Flow to 1918. Sold 2.23 Carriden S Bkg Co.

BULLMOUTH, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1893, 4,018grt - lost 28.4.17, Atlantic off N Ireland (H/L/Lr/sl/te/un)

BULLWHALE (Z.6), Admiralty whaler, ordered 15.3.15, Adty No 869. Launched 28.6.15, Smiths Dock. 336 tons/237grt, 132(oa), 125(pp)x25x8ft. TE 1200ihp, 13kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. From 1915-18, served as coastal anti-submarine escort in one of three squadrons, based at Stornoway, Shetlands, Peterhead or the Humber. Sold 6.3.20 to Allen Adams & Co, same name, later renamed RIO CASMA.

BULRUSH, hired drifter, Adty No 1953. Built 1907, 90grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.972. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as patrol boat.

BULWARK, pre-dreadnought battleship, London-class, 95 (1914). 1898 or 1900 Estimates, launched 18.10.99 Devonport DY. 15,000 tons, 431(oa), 400(pp)x75x27ft. TE 15000ihp, 18kts. Armament: 4-12in, 12-4in, 16-12pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 9in sides, 3in deck. 12in guns. 5th BS, Channel Fleet 8.14, then Grand Fleet. Sunk 26.11.14 by internal explosion in the Medway.

BULYSSES, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1900, 6,127grt - lost 20.8.17, Atlantic off NW Scotland (H/L/Lr/sl/te/un)

BUNTY, hired screw tug. Built 1914, 73grt. In service 26.9.14-10.3.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

BURD, hired drifter, Adty No 2166. Built 1904, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.1465. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

BUREAUCRAT, hired screw tug. Built 1916, 137grt. Harbour service 15.12.16-26.5.17 and 23.7.17-31.7,17. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

BURESK, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1914, 4,337grt - lost 27.9.14, Indian Ocean (H/L/Lr/Rn/Mn/D/kp)

BURLINGTON, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.60, patrol boat.

BURMA, RFA oiler/harbour tanker, N.96 (1914), X.14 (1916). Launched 3.3.11 Greenock & Grangemouth. 3945tons, 270(pp)x36x18 ft. TE 1200ihp,11kts. Armament: 1-3pdr (from 6.15). Sold 28.6.35 McLellan (rfa)

BURMAH, decoy or Q-ship - see COOT, hired trawler.

BURMAH, hired trawler. Built 1892, 168grt, Hull-reg H.86. In service 10.14-11.14 as minesweeper. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, later requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

BURN, Admiralty steel drifter, building Duthie. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

BURNBY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1905, 3,665grt - lost 26.2.17, Western Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

BURNLEY, hired trawler, Adty No 3277. Built 1916, 276grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.242. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.16-11.16 as minesweeper. Mined 25.11.16 off Orford Ness.

BURNSTONE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1903, 2,340grt - lost 19.3.18, North Sea (H/L/te/un/wi)

BURRASTOW, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 65 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

BURRIANA, store carrier, Y8.56. Built 1906, 1359grt. Ex-collier (Y3.675), in service as store carrier 14.7.15-19.12.16.

BURRSFIELD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1902, 4,037grt - lost 5.10.15, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un)

BURSLEM (ex-BLAKENEY), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3436, T.90 (6.18), T.68 (11.19). Launched 5.3.18 Ayrshire. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 19.5.28 Ward, Inverkeithing.

BURY, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class. Launched 17.5.19 Eltringham. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 20.1.23 J. Smith.

BUSH, hired trawler, Adty No 2667. Built 1908, 221grt, Milford Haven-reg M.227. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1920. Served in WW2.

BUSTARD, old gunboat, harbour service tender since c1905, ex-"flatiron" gunboat, commissioned in 1914 for service off Belgian coast. Launched 7.1.71 Napier. 254 tons, 89(oa), 85(pp)x26x6ft. Horizontal engines 260ihp, 8kts. Armament (1914): 1-6in, 1-4.7 in. Disarmed 10.16, reverted to harbour service. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/16. Sold 3.23 Ward, Milford Haven.

BUSTLER, iron dockyard paddle tug. Launched 1890 Hepple. 346 tons, 130(pp)x20x8ft. 750ihp. Was CONQUEROR, purchased 1896. Served in Gibraltar, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 11.21 at Gibraltar.

BUSY BEE, hired drifter, Adty No 2487. Built 1907, 84grt, Buckie-reg BCK.205. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

BUSY BEE, hired drifter. Built 1903, 92grt, Peterhead-reg PD.479. In service 12.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

BUTETOWN (1), Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1905, 3,789grt - lost 8.9.16, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

BUTETOWN (2), Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1907, 1,929grt - lost 29.1.18, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

BUTTERCUP, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.45 (1.16), T.14 (1.18). Launched 24.10.15 Barclay Curle. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Sold 5.2.20 Hughes & Co, renamed SEMPER PARATUS.

BUTTERFLY, river gunboat, Fly-class, ordered 2.15. Built in sections by Yarrow, sent out to Mesopotamia 7.15, re-erected 11.15 on River Tigris. 98 tons, 126(oa), 102(pp)x20x2ft. TE 175ihp, 9.5kts, tunnel screw. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr or 2pdr. Mesopotamian campaign. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1915/17. Sold 1.3.23 at Basra.

BUZZARD, hired trawler, Adty No 549. Built 1907, 199grt, Hull-reg H.971. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

BUZZARD II, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 181grt, Grimsby-reg GY.825. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

BV-series barrage vessels, 275 tons, 100(oa), 96(pp)x25x8 ft. No propelling machinery; "dumb". Armament: 2-12pdr AA. Mainly part of the Dover Straits A/S barrage, equipped with powerful searchlight atop bridge to force U-boats to submerge into deep minefields.

BV.1, barrage vessel, BV-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 12.11.17 Workman Clark. BU c1944.

BV.2, barrage vessel, BV-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 12.11.17 Workman Clark. BU c1944.

BV.4, barrage vessel, BV-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 28.11.17 Workman Clark. Renamed SANDGATE 6.33. Scuttled 2.47.

BV.5, barrage vessel, BV-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 12.11.17 Workman Clark. Renamed PARKGATE 6.33, renamed BV.5 1940. Sold 1945.

BV.6, barrage vessel, BV-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 1917 Workman Clark. Sold 28.6.27 Ward.

BV.7, barrage vessel, BV-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 12.11.17 Workman Clark. Renamed POLEGATE 6.33, renamed BV.7 1940. sold 1945.

BV.8, barrage vessel, BV-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 12.11.17 Workman Clark. Renamed SOUTHGATE 6.33. Sold 1946 at Singapore.

BV.9, barrage vessel, BV-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 1918 Workman Clark. Sold 8.4.42 Ward.

BV.10, barrage vessel, BV-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 1917 Workman Clark. Sold 1945.

BV.17, barrage vessel, BV-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 14.3.18 A W Robertson, Milwall. Renamed WESTGATE 1937. Sold 6.8.46 at Malta.

BV.18, barrage vessel, BV-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 12.4.18 A W Robertson, Milwall. Sold 28.4.47.

BV.31, barrage vessel, BV-series, reportedly on order 6.17. Believed launched 19.4.18 Workman Clark. Sold 6.24 Ward.

BV.41, barrage vessel, BV-series, building by 9.17. Believed launched 6.9.18 A W Robertson, Milwall. Sold 10.10.47,

BV.42, barrage vessel, BV-series, building by 9.17. Believed launched 22.10.18 A W Robertson, Milwall. Lost 22.12.43 by explosion at Leith.


 

BY GEORGE, hired trawler, Adty No 253. Built 1914, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.69. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-9.17 as minesweeper. Mined 7.9.17 in the Gulf of Ruphani, Aegean.

BYDAND, hired drifter, Adty No 162. Built 1917, 90grt, Peterhead-reg PD.352. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.17-1919 as minesweeper.

BYWATER, decoy or Q-ship – see HEATHER, convoy sloop.

 




C


direct to A, B, D, E, F, G, H-O, P-Z


CAESAR, pre-Dreadnought battleship (Maritime Quest)

 

C-class submarines, C.1-C.38, CC.1-CC.2 (I-Pendant No, replaced by class and number, mid-1915), 280/320 tons, 135(oa)x13x11ft. Petrol motors/electric: 600/300hp, 13.5/10kts. Armament: 2-18in tt. Some of the class spent a limited time working with trawlers as decoy traps for U-boats.

C.1, submarine, C-class, I.31. Launched 10.7.05 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sold 22.10.20 Stanlee, resold 14.11.21 Young, Sunderland.

C.2, submarine, C-class, I.32. Launched 10.7.06 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 8.10.20 Maden & McKee.

C.3, submarine, C-class, I.33. Launched 3.10.06 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Expended 23.4.18 at Zeebrugge. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918.

C.4, submarine, C-class, I.34. Launched 18.10.06 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 28.2.22 Hallamshire Metal Co.

C.5, submarine, C-class, I.35. Launched 20.8.06 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 31.10.19 at Malta.

C.6, submarine, C-class, I.36. Launched 20.8.06 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 20.11.19 J. A. Walker.

C.7, submarine, C-class, I.37. Launched 15.2.07 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 20.12.19 J. Jackson.

C.8, submarine, C-class, I.38. Launched 15.2.07 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 22.10.20 Stanlee, resold 14.11.21 Young, Sunderland.

C.9, submarine, C-class, I.39. Launched 3.4.07 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 7.22 Stanlee.

C.10, submarine, C-class, I.30. Launched 15.4.07 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 7.22 Stanlee.

C.11 (D – not listed; C/Cn – sunk in collision with SS EDDYSTONE off Cromer 14.7.09).

C.12, submarine, C-class, I.42. Launched 9.9.07 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 2.2.20 J. H. Lee.

C.13, submarine, C-class, I.43. Launched 9.11.07 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 2.2.20 J. H. Lee.

C.14, submarine, C-class, I.44. Launched 7.12.07 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth, served as decoy trap with unidentified trawler. Sold 5.12.21 C. A. Beard, Upnor.

C.15, submarine, C-class, I.45. Launched 21.1.08 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 28.2.22 Hallamshire Metal Co.

C.16, submarine, C-class, I.46. Launched 19.3.08 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth, served as decoy trap with unidentified trawler. Sold 12.8.22 C. A. Beard, Upnor.

C.17, submarine, C-class, I.47. Launched 13.3.08 Chatham DY. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 20.11.19 J. A. Walker.

C.18, submarine, C-class, I.48. Launched 10.10.08 Chatham DY. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 26.5.21 B. Fryer.

C.19, submarine, C-class, I.49. Launched 20.3.09 Chatham DY. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 2.2.20 J. H. Lee.

C.20, submarine, C-class, I.50. Launched 27.11.09 Chatham DY. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 26.5.21 B. Fryer.

C.21, submarine, C-class, I.51. Launched 26.9.08 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Served as decoy trap with unidentified trawler. Sold 5.12.21 C. A. Beard, Upnor.

C.22, submarine, C-class, I.52. Launched 10.10.08 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 2.2.20 J. H. Lee.

C.23, submarine, C-class, I.53. Launched 26.11.08 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth, served as decoy trap with trawler RATAPIKO. Sold 5.12.21 C. A. Beard, Upnor.

C.24, submarine, C-class, I.54. Launched 26.11.08 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth, served as decoy trap with trawler TARANAKI. Sold 26.5.21 B. Fryer.

C.25, submarine, C-class, I.55. Launched 10.3.09 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 5.12.21 C. A. Beard, Upnor.

C.26, submarine, C-class, I.56. Launched 20.3.09 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth to 1916, served as decoy trap with trawler WOLSEY, Baltic from 1916. Scuttled 4.4.18 in Helsingfors Bay.

C.27, submarine, C-class, I.57. Launched 22.4.09 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas to 1916, served as decoy trap with trawler PRINCESS LOUISE (ex-PRINCESS MARIE JOSE, renamed 21.7.15), Baltic from 1916. Scuttled 5.4.18 in Helsingfors Bay.

C.28, submarine, C-class, I.58. Launched 22.4.09 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 25.8.21 B. Fryer, Sunderland.

C.29, submarine, C-class, I.59. Launched 19.6.09 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, served as decoy trap with trawler ARIADNE. Mined 29.8.15 in the North Sea.

C.30, submarine, C-class, I.60. Launched 19.7.09 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, or training duty Portsmouth. Sold 25.8.21 B. Fryer, Sunderland.

C.31, submarine, C-class, I.61. Launched 2.9.09 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas. Sunk 4.1.15, unknown cause, Belgian coast.

C.32, submarine, C-class, I.62. Launched 29.9.09 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, Baltic from 1916. Stranded 24.10.17 and destroyed, Gulf of Riga.

C.33, submarine, C-class, I.63. Launched 10.5.10 Chatham DY. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, served as decoy trap with trawler MALTA (ex-WEELSBY renamed 31.7.15). Sunk 4.8.15, unknown cause, North Sea.

C.34, submarine, C-class, I.64. Launched 8.6.10 Chatham DY. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, served as decoy trap with unidentified trawler. Sunk 21.7.17 by U.52 off North Ireland.

C.35, submarine, C-class, I.65. Launched 2.11.09 Vickers. Dover or East Coast Flotillas, Baltic from 1916. Destroyed 5.4.18 in Helsingfors Bay.

C.36, submarine, C-class, I.66. Launched 30.11.09 Vickers. China Station, 1914-18. Sold 25.6.19 at Hong Kong.

C.37, submarine, C-class, I.67. Launched 1.1.10 Vickers. China Station, 1914-18. Sold 25.6.19 at Hong Kong.

C.38, submarine, C-class, I.68. Launched 10.2.10 Vickers. China Station, 1914-18. Sold 25.6.19 at Hong Kong.

CC.1 (RCN), submarine, C-class. Launched 3.6.13 Seattle Con. & DD Co. Ex-Chilean IQUIQUE, purchased 4.8.14. 310/373 tons, 144(oa)x14x11ft. 600/260hp, 13/10kts. Armament: 5-18in tt. To sale list 1925.

CC.2 (RCN), submarine, C-class. Launched 31.12.13 Seattle Con. & DD Co. Ex-Chilean ANTOFAGASTA purchased 4.8.14. 310/373 tons, 151(oa)x15x11ft. 600/260hp, 13/10kts. Armament: 3-18in tt. To sale list 1925.

 

C-class submarines (Maritime Quest)

 


 

C.2 - see VIGILANT, dockyard paddle tug.

C.8, harbour service, coal hulk, renamed C.68 1926 (ex-NORTHUMBERLAND, ex-broadside ironclad, Minotaur-class), built 1866, 6621 tons. Sold 6.27.

C.10, harbour service, coal hulk (ex-RUBY, ex-composite screw corvette, Emerald-class), built 1876, 2120 tons. Sold 16.2.21.

C.15 (ex-HT.14), believed tug. One of some 50 War Department tugs and steam lighters transferred to Admiralty towards end of war for HM Dockyard service and given a name. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

C.60, harbour service, coal hulk (ex-HIMALAYA, ex-iron screw troopship), built 1853, 4690tons. Sold 28.9.20.

C.62 (1920) - see HALLGARTH, small berthing tug.

C.63 (1920) - see MAGPIE, small berthing tug.

C.64, fleet messenger, Y4.48. Built 1915, 615grt. Renamed ROSA c1929. Lost 28.4.30.

C.65, fleet messenger, Y4.49. Built 1915, 615grt. Renamed NORA c1930. Listed to 1939.

C.66 (ex-AS.41), steam lighter. One of some 50 War Department tugs and steam lighters transferred to Admiralty towards end of war for HM Dockyard service and given a name. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

C.102 - see STOBO CASTLE, tug

C.108 - see FLAMER, tug.

C.109, harbour service, coal hulk, Sheerness (ex-AGINCOURT, ex-broadside ironclad, Minotaur-class), built 1865, 6621 tons. Sold 10.60.

C.110, harbour service, coal hulk (ex-JUMNA, ex-iron screw troopship), built 1866, 6211 tons.Sold 7.22.

C.111 (1920) - see TOXTETH, small berthing tug.

C.112 (1920) - see MARMION, small berthing tug.

C.115, harbour service, coal hulk (ex-TOURMALINE, ex-composite screw corvette, Emerald-class),built 1875, 2120 tons. Sold 11.20.

C.134 (ex-AS.40), steam lighter. One of some 50 War Department tugs and steam lighters transferred to Admiralty towards end of war for HM Dockyard service and given a name. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

C.150 (1920) - see CARBON, small berthing tug.

C.210 (1920) - see VICTORY, small berthing tug.

C.230 (1920) - see WELSHMAN, small berthing tug.

C.371 (1920) - see SCOTSMAN, small berthing tug.

C.410 (1920) - see POLLY, small berthing tug.

C.470, harbour service, coal hulk, Bermuda (ex-SHAH, iron frigate), built 1873, 6250 tons.Sold 19.9.19.

C.505 (ex-AS.139), tug. One of some 50 War Department tugs and steam lighters transferred to Admiralty towards end of war for HM Dockyard service and given a name. Renamed CONTACT. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.



 

C. & E. W., hired drifter, Adty No 1889. Built 1911, 81grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.637. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1920 as net vessel.

C. B., decoy or Q-ship - see TELESIA, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.1155) conversion.

CABALSIN (ex-BURHAVE), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1937. Built 1904, Tecklenborg, Geestemunde, 218grt. Captured 30.9.15 by ARETHUSA, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service. Sold 16.3.20, renamed STAR OF THE ORIENT 1921.

CACHALOT (Z.7), Admiralty whaler, ordered 15.3.15, Adty No 870. Launched 28.7.15, Smiths Dock. 336 tons/237grt, 132(oa), 125(pp)x25x8ft. TE 1200ihp, 13kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. From 1915-18, served as coastal anti-submarine escort in one of three squadrons, based at Stornoway, Shetlands, Peterhead or the Humber. Sold 1933, renamed GLADIATOR.

CACHOSIN (ex-DOKTOR KRUGLER), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1932. Built 1912, Seebeck, Goestemunde, 218grt. Captured 7.10.15 by UNDAUNTED, added 10.15. Armament: 1-12pdr. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service. Sold 16.3.20 renamed CAIRNRIGH.

CADET, fishing trawler. Built 1915, 323grt, Hull-reg H.210. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served as LADY ESTELLE in WW2.

CADDISFLY, river gunboat, Fly-class, ordered 12.15. Built in sections by Yarrow, sent out to Mesopotamia 4.16, re-erected after 22.3.17 on River Tigris. 98 tons, 126(oa), 102(pp)x20x2ft. TE 175ihp, 9.5kts, tunnel screw. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr or 2pdr. Mesopotamian campaign. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1917. Sold 17.2.23 Anglo-Persian Oil Co.

CADMUS, old sloop, Espiegle-class. Launched 29.4.03 Sheerness DY. 1070 tons, 210(oa), 185(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1400ihp, 13kts. Armament: 6-4in, 4-3pdr. Served in China and East Indies during war. Log Book Availability. Sold 1.9.21 at Hong Kong.

CADORNA, hired trawler, Adty No 3055. Built 1917, 255grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1072. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 7.17-1919. Served in WW2.

CAERLEON, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.8/ (1.19), T.43 (11.19). Launched 6.12.18 Bow McLachlan. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 4.22 Stanlee.

CAEROLITE, hired yacht, miscellaneous service. In service 1918-1920.

CAERSIN (ex-DORA), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1949. Built 1892, Wencke, Bremerhaven, 133grt. Captured 30.9.15 by PENELOPE, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service. Sold 17.3.20 as CAERSIN.

CAESAR, pre-dreadnought battleship, Majestic-class, D.27 (1914), P.02 (9.15), P.10 (1.19). Launched 2.9.96 Portsmouth DY. 14,900 tons, 421(oa), 390(pp)x75x27ft. TE 12000ihp, 17.5kts. Armament: 4-12in, 12-6in, 18-12pdr, 5-18in tt. Armour: 9in sides, 4in deck, 14in guns. 7th or 9th BS, Channel Fleet at outbreak of war, later in war went abroad, most of class to Mediterranean, remained on foreign stations for some time, depot ship Malta 11.18. Log Book Availability. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

CAESAR, hired trawler, Adty No 539. Built 1906, 311grt, Hull-reg H.874. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed CAESAR Il 2.15.

CAESAREA, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.12 (on coming into service). Built 1910, 1500grt. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 21.10.14-17.12.15. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Served as BRUCE in WW2.

CAIRD, decoy or Q-ship – see CEANOTHUS, convoy sloop.

CAIRNBULG, hired drifter. Built 1907, 104grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.224. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service.

CAIRNGARTH, hired screw tug. Built 1913, 133grt. In service 3.11.17-1919. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

CAIRNWELL, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 141grt, Aberdeen-reg A.198. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CAIRO, light cruiser, Capetown or Carlisle-class, ordered 6/7.17, 97 (9.19). Launched 19.11.18 Cammell Laird. 4,190 tons, 451(oa) trawler bow, 425(pp)x43x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA, 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Log Book Availability. AA ship 1939. Sunk 12.8.42 by Italian submarine AXUM off Bizerta.

CAIRO, hired trawler, Adty No 635. Built 1902, 172grt, Hull-reg H.550. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CAISTER CASTLE, hired drifter, Adty No 1414. Built 1914, 109grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.42. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

CALANTHE, hired yacht, miscellaneous service (not commissioned), Pendant No 043. Built 1898, 370grt/429TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In miscellaneous service from 19.11.14, then 24.5.17-8.5.19. Served in WW2.

CALCEOLARIA, hired drifter, Adty No 562. Built 1908, 92grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.267. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 2.15-10.18 as net vessel. Mined 27.10.18 off Elbow Light Buoy, Downs.

CALCUTTA, light cruiser, Capetown or Carlisle-class, ordered 6/7.17, 74 (8.19). Launched 9.7.18 Vickers. 4,190 tons, 451(oa) trawler bow, 425(pp)x43x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA, 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Log Book Availability. AA ship 1939. Sunk 1.6.41 by A/C off Crete.

CALCUTTA, Admiralty trawler, Indian-built, Castle-type. Launched 1919, Burn & Co, Howrah, Calcutta. Teak planking on steel frames, 265grt/588 tons deep, 125(pp)x33x12ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (probably not mounted). Completed as unarmed minesweeper or fishing vessel. Listed to 4.32.

CALCUTTA, harbour service, hulk, Devonport, renamed FISGARD II 4.15 (ex-HERCULES, central battery ironclad), built 1868, 9300 tons. Sold 7.32.

CALDER, store carrier, Y8.17. Built 1887, 708grt. In service as store carrier 8.10.14-26.3.15, collier (Y3.646) from 1915

CALDY, hired trawler, Adty No 1372. Built 1908, 222grt, Milford Haven-reg M.228. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CALEB, decoy or Q-ship – see SPIRAEA, convoy sloop.

CALEDON, light cruiser, Caledon-class, ordered 12.15, 69 (4.17), 22 (1.18), 65 (4.18). Launched 25.11.16 Cammell Laird. 4,120 tons, 450(oa), 425(pp)x43x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA, 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. AA ship 12.43. Grand Fleet from completion.Sold 22.1.48, BU at Dover.

CALEDONIA, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 557. Built 1889, 244grt. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 26.4.17-18.11.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

CALEDONIA, hired trawler. Built 1906, 161grt, Granton-reg GN.34. In service 3.17-3.17 as special service vessel. Sunk 17.3.17 by U-boat off Newton, Northumberland on passage to fit out.

CALEDONIA, hired drifter, Adty No 2710. Built 1906, 87grt, Inverness-reg INS.174. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed CALEDONIA II 9.17.

CALEDONIA II, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 144grt, Aberdeen-reg A.93. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CALGARIAN, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.54 (on coming into service), MI.58 (1.18). Built 1914, 17515grt, 20kts. Armament: 8-6 in. In service 15.9.14. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Sunk 1.3.18 by U.29 off Rathlin Island.

CALIFOL, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, 6,572grt/12,300t - attacked 30.9.16, Atlantic N of Scotland (H/D/Mn),

CALIFORNIA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 134. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

CALIFORNIA II, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 124 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

CALIPH, hired trawler, Adty No 133. Built 1906, 226grt, Milford Haven-reg M.197. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-3.5in BT. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

CALISTA, hired yacht, Pendant No 014. Built 1902, 229grt/265TM. Armament: 2-3pdr. In service 10.9.14-6.12.17. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

CALISTOGA, hired drifter, Adty No 2728. Built 1910, 72grt, Londonderry-reg LY.852. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 10.15-1919 as net vessel.

CALLIOPE, light cruiser, Calliope-class, ordered 7/8.13, 76 (1914), 23 (1.18), 78 (4.18). Launched 17.12.14 Chatham DY. 3,750 tons, 446(oa), 420(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 2-6in, 8-4in (4-6in, 2-3in AA in 1918). Armour: 4in sides, 1in deck. Grand Fleet from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 28.8.31 Ward, Inverkeithing.

CALLIOPE, hired trawler, Adty No 367. Built 1907, 240grt, Milford Haven-reg M.214. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-3.16 as minesweeper. Renamed CALLIOPE II 6.15. Sunk 5.3.16 in collision off Butt of Lewis.

CALLIOPE, harbour service, RNVR drillship, Newcastle, renamed HELICON 6.15, renamed CALLIOPE 10.31 (ex-steel screw corvette, Calypso-class), built 1884, 2770 tons. Sold 4.10.51.

CALLIOPE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1900, 2,883grt - lost 12.7.17, Atlantic off Gibraltar (H/L/Lr/ge/te/un)

CALLSIN (ex-MOND), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1917. Built 1896, Tecklenborg, Geestemunde, 136grt. Captured 7.8.15 by CONQUEST, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-3pdr. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service. Sold 7.4.21 as CALLSIN.

CALM, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3877. Launched 9.5.18, Duthie. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 10.8.20, renamed JOHN HEDLEY 1920. Served as PRE-EMINENT in WW2.

CALUMSIN (ex-WURZBURG), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1935. Built 1902, Seebeck, Geestemunde, 224grt. Captured 7.10.15 by British warship, added 10.15. Armament: 1-12pdr. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service. Sold 13.12.21, renamed BRIDGE OF EARN 1922.

CALVIA, hired trawler, Adty No 852. Built 1915, 304grt, Grimsby-reg GY.476. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

CALVINIA (ex-SVENDBORG), hired trawler, Adty No 734. Built 1901, 191grt, Grimsby-reg GY.559. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CALYPSO, light cruiser, Caledon-class, ordered 12.15, 24 (1.18), 82 (4.18). Launched 24.1.17 Hawthorn Leslie. 4,120 tons, 450(oa), 425(pp)x43x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA, 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Grand Fleet from completion. Log Book Availability. Sunk 12.6.40 by Italian S/M BAGNOLINI South of Crete.

CALYPSO, harbour service, drillship. St. Johns, Newfoundland, renamed BRITON 2.16 (ex-steel screw corvette, Calypso-class), built 1883, 2770 tons. Sold 7. 4.22.

CALYPSO, fishing trawler. Built 1901, 187grt, Milford Haven-reg M.168. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CALYX (ex-CALYPSO), armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.86 (on coming into service). Built 1904, 2876grt, 14kts, owned by Wilson Line. Armament: 8-4.7in, 2-3pdr. In service 9.11.14-26.6.15. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Returned to mercantile service. Sunk 10.7.16 by submarine off Flamborough Head.

CAMBERLEY, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.7 (early 1919). T.7/ (11.19). Launched 28.12.18 Bow McLachlan. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 7.23 C. A. Beard.

CAMBODIA, hired trawler, Adty No 1521. Built 1911, 284grt, Grimsby-reg GY.597. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1920.

CAMBRIA, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, P.76 (on coming into service). Built 1897, 1842grt. Armament: 3-6pdr. In service 8.8.14-7.8.15. Converted to military hospital ship, renamed ARVONIA 1919.

CAMBRIA, hired trawler, Adty No 154, 1358. Built 1905, 206grt, Milford Haven-reg M.92. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CAMBRIAN, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Astraea-class. Launched 31.1.93 Pembroke DY. 4,360 tons, 339(oa), 320(pp)x49x17ft. TE 9000ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-6in, 8-4.7in, 8-6pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck, 4.5in guns. Depot ship HARLECH from 3.16, VIVID from 9.21. Sold 21.2.23 Young, Sunderland.

CAMBRIAN, light cruiser, Calliope-class, ordered 9.14, A3 (1914), 25 (1.18), 30 (4.18). Launched 3.3.16 Pembroke DY. 3,750 tons, 446(oa), 420(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 4-6in, 1-4in AA. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Grand Fleet from completion. Log Book Availability. Sold 28.7.34 Metal Ind, Rosyth.

CAMBRIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 662. Built 1900, 191grt, Boston-reg BN.75. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed CAMBRIAN Il 2.15.

CAMBRIDGE (ex-CAMBRIA), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 183. Built 1895, 420grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-3pdr AA. In service 4.11.14-9.6.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915. PLINLIMMON in WW2.

CAMBRISIN (ex-ORION), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1946. Built 1891, Wencke, Bremerhaven, 158grt. Captured 30.9.15 by CLEOPATRA, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service, served as minesweeper. Sold 17.3.20 renamed CAMBRISIN.

CAMEL, paddle tug, Robust-class. Launched 19.10.14 Bow McLachlan. 690 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27x11ft. 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Rosyth, believe flew blue ensign. BU 1962.

CAMELEON, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.21 (1914), H.24 (1.18). Launched 2.6.10 Fairfield. c720-760 tons, 246(oa), 240(pp)x25x8ft. Turbine 13500shp, 27kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 2nd DF, Grand Fleet 1914-15, six ships to Mediterranean in 1915, five more in 1916, all there by 1918. Sold 15.11.21 Distin, Devonport.

CAMELLIA, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Azalea-type, ordered 5.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.34 (9.15), T.15 (1.18). Launched 25.9.15 Bow McLachlan. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 2-3pdr AA or possibly 2-4in, 2-3pdr AA. Azalea-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Sold 15.1.23 Unity S Bkg Co.

CAMELLIA, hired drifter, Adty No 2854. Built 1907, 85grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.143. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed CAMELLIA II 10.15.

CAMEO, hired trawler, Adty No 1216. Built 1898, 172grt, Hull-reg H.394. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 2.15-9.18 as minesweeper.

CAMITO, commissioned escort or convoy escort ship, mercantile conversion, MI.21 (6.18). Built 1915, 6611grt, 14kts. Armament: 4-6in, 2-11in A/S howitzers. In service 26.2.18-27.3.19. Served in WW2.

CAMPAIGNER, hired screw tug. Built 1911, 163grt. In service 13.5.15-3.7.17. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

CAMPANIA, aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion, P.54 (4.15), N.15 (1.18). Launched 8.9.93 Fairfield. 18000 tons/12884grt, 622(oa), 601(pp)x65x26ft. TE 31050ihp, 23kts. Purchased 27.11.14 from shipbreakers, conversion completed by Cammell Laird 4.16. Armament: 6-4.7in, 1-3in AA, 10 aircraft. Sunk 5.11.18 in collision with GLORIOUS and ROYAL OAK during a gale in the Firth of Forth.

CAMPANIA, hired drifter, Adty No 2568. Built 1907, 90grt, Buckie-reg BCK.98. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-3.17 as net vessel. Renamed CAMPANIA II 8.15. Disappeared 5.3.17 in gale off St. Abb's Head.

CAMPANIA, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.177. Built 1897, 40grt, Banff-reg BF.1987. In service 1.15-1916.

CAMPANULA, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.48 (1.16), T.16 (1.18). Launched 25.12.15 Barclay Curle. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Sold 6.9.22 Cove & Distinn.

CAMPANULA, hired drifter, Adty No N, 1300. Built 1913, 95grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.102. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper. Renamed CAMPANULA II 12.15.

CAMPBELL, destroyer leader, Scott-class, ordered 4.17, G.76 (1.19). Launched 21.9.18 Cammell Laird. 1800 tons, 332(oa), 320(pp)x32x12ft. Turbine 40000shp, 36kts. Armament: 5-4.7in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Sold 18.2.47, BU Metal Ind, Rosyth.

CAMPERDOWN, hired drifter, Adty No 2136. Built 1907, 97grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.150. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

CAMPINE, tug, Poultry-class. Ordered 1918 for canal and harbour work. Launched 22.1.19 Yarwood. 65 tons gross. 75(pp)x15x6 ft. Compound 185ihp. 8kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 8.22 W. R. Johnson, renamed BRITANNIA.

CAMPSIN (ex-ADJUDANT), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 856. Built 1894, Tecklenborg, Geestemunde, 133grt. Captured 30.9.15 by AURORA, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service, served as minesweeper. Sold 18.2.20 renamed CAMPSIN.

CANADA, dreadnought battleship, 28 (1914), 26 (1.18), 01 (4.18). Launched as Chilean ALMIRANTE LATORRE (ex-Valparaiso) 27.11.13 Armstrong, purchased 9.9.14. 28,000 tons, 661(oa), 625(pp)x103x28ft. Turbine 37000shp, 22.5kts. Armament: 10-14in, 12-6in, 2-3in AA, 4-21in tt. Armour: 10in sides, 4in deck, 16in guns. 4th BS Grand Fleet to 1916, then 1st BS. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Returned 4.20 to Chilean Navy as ALMIRANTE LATORRE. (For Chilean sister ship, ALMIRANTE COCHRANE, see EAGLE, aircraft carrier).

CANADA, hired trawler. Built 1886, 231grt, Hull-reg H.1. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.16-1919 as boom defence vessel. Renamed CANADA Il 2.17.

CANADA, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1904, 411grt. Armed with 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

CANCALAIS, decoy or Q-ship - see MARY B. MITCHELL, 3-mast schooner conversion.

CANCER, hired trawler, Adty No 2957. Built 1916, 230grt, Grimsby-reg GY.918. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served as INVERTAY in WW2.

CANDIDATE, hired trawler, Adty No 91. Built 1906, 161grt, Granton-reg GN.31. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CANDYTUFT, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 1.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.17 (1.18). Launched 19.5.17 Armstrong. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship, other name PAVITT. Torpedoed 18.11.17 by submarine and stranded near Bougie, North Africa.

CANGANIAN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1900, 1,142grt - lost 17.11.16, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

CANNING, kite balloon ship, mercantile conversion, Y4.46 (fleet messenger pendant. no), N.16 (pendant. No.). Built 1896, 5375grt. Hired transport, red ensign 5.15-6.15, purchased 28.6.15, commissioned 29.6.15-27.6.16. In Mediterranean 1915-16, Scapa 1916-18, D/S 1917, attached to Flying Squadron in 11.18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Sold 21.1.20 to Greek owners.

CANNING (RIM) (ex-GOLCONDA), troopship. Launched 15.11.82 Inglis. 3300 tons, 285(pp)x36x16ft. 1080ihp, 101kts. Armament: not listed. Served in East Indies 1914-18. On sale list 1919.

CANOPUS, pre-dreadnought battleship, Canopus-class N.29 (1914), N.17 (1.18). Launched 13.10.97 Portsmouth DY. 12,950 tons, 421(oa), 390(pp)x74x26ft. TE 13500ihp, 18kts. Armament: 4-12in, 12-6in, 12-12pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2.5in deck, 9in guns. 7th or 9th BS, Channel Fleet at outbreak of war, then abroad. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Log Book Availability. Sold 18.2.20 Stanlee.

CANOSSIN (ex-PAUL), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1936. Built 1894, Seebeck, Geestemunde, 153grt. Captured 7.10.15 by CLEOPATRA, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service. Sold 16.3.20 renamed CANOSSIN.

CANTATRICE, hired trawler, Adty No 3205. Built 1915, 302grt, Grimsby-reg GY.469. In service 7.15-11.16 as minesweeper. Mined 5.11.16 near Yarmouth.

CANTERBURY, light cruiser, Calliope-class, ordered 9.14, 0A (1914), 27 (1.18), 59 (4.18). Launched 21.12.15 John Brown. 3,750 tons, 446(oa), 420(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 4-6in, 1-4in AA. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Harwich Force 1916-18, then Mediterranean. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 28.7.34 Metal Ind, Rosyth.

CAPE ANTIBES, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1903, 2,549grt - lost 21.10.15, Barents Sea (H/L/Lr)

CAPE COLONY, hired drifter, Adty No 2497. Built 1908, 82grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.525. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1.17 as net vessel. Mined 8.1.17 off Harwich.

CAPE TOWN II, fishing trawler. Built 1908, 188grt, Hull-reg H.998. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

CAPELLA, hired drifter, Adty No 2723. Built 1892, 111grt, Dundee-reg DE.31. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.15-1920 as net vessel.

CAPETOWN, light cruiser, Capetown or Carlisle-class, ordered 6/7.17, 88 (11.19). Launched 28.6.19 Cammell Laird, towed to Pembroke DY and completed 2.22. 4,190 tons, 451(oa) trawler bow, 425(pp)x43x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA, 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Log Book Availability. Sold 5.4.46, BU Ward, Preston.

CAPETOWN, hired drifter, Adty No 1013. Built 1908, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.76. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed CAPO 9.18.

CAPRICORNUS, hired trawler, Adty No 1264. Built 1917, 219grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1022. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CAPTAIN, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 134grt, Granton-reg GN.50. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CAPTAIN FRYATT, hired drifter, Adty No 3073. Built 1917, 87grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.277. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.17-1919 as net vessel.

CAPTAIN POLLEN, hired trawler, Adty No 1656. Built 1917, 275grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1108. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as AVONGLEN in WW2.

CAPULET, decoy or Q-ship - see RESULT, auxiliary 3-mast schooner conversion.

CARADOC, light cruiser, Caledon-class, ordered 12.15, A0 (6.17), 28 (1.18), 55 (4.18). Launched 23.12.16 Scotts. 4,120 tons, 450(oa), 425(pp)x43x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA, 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Grand Fleet from completion. Log Book Availability. Base ship 4.44. BU 5.46 Ward, Briton Ferry.

CARBILL, hired trawler, Adty No 1648. Built 1917, 242grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1100. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as HOVERFLY in WW2.

CARBINEER, Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Military class, Adty No 1164. One of ten trawlers, of three different types, purchased while building for a total cost of £93,800 – six by order 11.12.14, four by order 14.4.15. Launched 15.2.15 Smiths Dock, 276grt, 130x23x12ft. TE engines. Armament: 1-3pdr. Wrecked 18.5.16 on Crebawethan Point.

CARBINEER II – see FUSILIER, Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Military class.

CARBON (also C.150, borne with name from about 1920), small berthing tug. 185 tons. Purchased 1900, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 1947.

CARBOSIN (ex-D. ARMSTADT), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1947. Built 1896, Bremer Vulcan, Vegesack, 158grt. Captured 30.9.15 by CLEOPATRA, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service, served as minesweeper. Sold 5.10.20 renamed KEITH HALL. Lost 27.11.21.

CARCASS (ex-JAVA), boarding tug, N.62 (1914), N.18 (1.18). Built 1905, 128grt. Purchased as unarmed boarding vessel with Downs Boarding Flotilla, based at Ramsgate to 1918, in service 8.14-14.5.19.

CARDIFF (was to be named CAPRICE), light cruiser, Ceres-class, ordered 3/4.16, 29 (1.18), 39 (4.18). Launched 12.4.17 Fairfield. 4,190 tons, 450(oa), 425(pp)x43x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA, 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Grand Fleet 1917-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 23.1.46, BU at Troon.

CARDIFF CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 638. Built 1907, 255grt, Swansea-reg SA.44. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CARDINAL, hired trawler, Adty No 1576. Built 1912, 309grt, Hull-reg H.584. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1920.

CARENCY, hired trawler, Adty No 2984. Built 1916, 233grt, Grimsby-reg GY.956. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CAREW CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 2671. Built 1912, 256grt, Swansea-reg SA.106. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-6.17 as minesweeper. Mined 12.6.17 off Hartland Pt.

CARIBBEAN (ex-DUNOTTAR CASTLE), armed merchant cruiser, later accommodation ship, mercantile conversion, M.79 (on coming into service). Built 1890, 5824grt, 16kts, owned by Royal Mail Line. Armament: 8-4.7in, 2-6pdr. In service 19.11.14. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Accommodation ship 1.6.15. Foundered 26.9.15 en route to Scapa.

CARIEDA, hired trawler, Adty No 1751. Built 1913, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.908. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CARILON, hired trawler, Adty No 21. Built 1915, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.692. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.15-12.15 as minesweeper. Mined 24.12.15 off Margate.

CARLISLE (was to be named CAWNPORE), light cruiser, Capetown or Carlisle-class, ordered 6/7.17, 41 (11.18). Launched 9.7.18 Fairfield. 4,190 tons, 451(oa) trawler bow, 425(pp)x43x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA, 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Log Book Availability. AA ship 1939. Base ship 1944. Sold 1948 at Alexandria.

CARLSTON, store carrier, Y8.114. Built 1901, 662grt. Ex-collier (Y3.106), in service as store carrier 16.11.18-20.10.19.

CARLTON, hired trawler, Adty No 1965. Built 1907, 267grt, Grimsby-reg GY.270. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.15-2.16 as minesweeper. Mined 21.2.16 off Folkestone.

CARLYLE, listed as patrol vessel, shallow draught Thames river steamer. Built 1905, 129grt. Sent out from England to support military operations in Mesopotamia, arrived by mid-1916.

CARMANIA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.55 (on coming into service). Built 1905, 19524grt, 18kts. Armament: 8-4.7 in. In service 8.8.14-6.7.16. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Single ship action v CAP TRAFALGAR, 14 Sep 1914. Log Book Availability.

CARMANIA II, hired trawler, Adty Nos 3221, N.1A, N.19. Built 1907, 250grt, Grimsby-reg GY.268. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minelayer, then minesweeper.

CARMI III, hired drifter, Adty No 2122. Built 1908, 88grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.300. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as J. T. HENDRY in WW2.

CARMSIR - see GARMSIR, patrol vessel.

CARNALEA, store carrier, Y8.10. Built 1913, 579grt. In service as store carrier 30.9.14-27.3.15, collier (Y3.644) from 28.3.15.

CARNARVON, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Devonshire-class, 30 (1914), P.3A (9.15), P.80 (1.18). Launched 7.10.03 Beardmore. 10,850 tons, 473(oa), 450(pp)x68x23ft. TE 21000ihp, 22kts. Armament: 4-7.5in, 6-6in, 2-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2in deck, 6in guns. 5th CS West Africa 1914, South America 1914-15, North America & West Indies 1915-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Falkland Islands 8 Dec 1914. Log Book Availability. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

CARNATION, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Azalea-type, ordered 5.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.36 (9.15), T.18 (1.18). Launched 6.9.15 Greenock & Grangemouth. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 2-3pdr AA or possibly 2-4in, 2-3pdr AA. Azalea-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Sold 14.1.22 Stanlee.

CAROL, RFA oiler, N.98 (1914), X.16 (1916), X.15 (1.18). Launched 5.7.13 Devonport DY. 2178 tons, 210(oa),200(pp)x34x17ft. TE 450ihp. Sold 28.6.35 McLellan (rfa)

CAROL & DOROTHY, hired drifter, Adty No 2725. Built 1905, 89grt, Inverness-reg INS.120. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

CAROLINA, decoy or Q-ship - see QUICKLY, hired drifter.

CAROLINE, light cruiser, Caroline-class, ordered 7/8.13, 87 (1914), 30 (1.18), 44 (4.18). Launched 29.9.14 Cammell Laird. 3,750 tons, 446(oa), 420(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 2-6in, 8-4in (4-6in in 1918), 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Grand Fleet 1915-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. RNVR drill ship 4.24, still extant as of 2012.

CARONIA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.53 (on coming into service). Built 1905, 19687grt, 18kts. Armament: 8-4.7 in. In service 2.8.14-22.9.16. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

CARRIGAN HEAD, squadron supply ship (Y9.14), later Q-ship, later commissioned escort or convoy escort ship, mercantile conversion, MI.22 (6.18). Built 1901, 4201grt. In service as squadron supply ship, 4.8.14-1.4.16; as Q-ship Q.4 armed with 1-4in, 2-12pdr, 1.6.16-2.8.17; as commissioned escort ship with 2-6in, 2-4in, 2-11in A/S howitzers, 3.8.17-25.2.19. Log Book Availability. North Atlantic convoys.

CARRIGART, hired drifter, Adty No 2061. Built 1912, 84grt, Londonderry-reg LY.921. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel, on misc service.

CARRON, iron dockyard paddle tug. Launched 1880 Chambers, Dumbarton. 450 tons. 500ihp. Was FLYING EAGLE, purchased 14.3.88. Served in Chatham, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 27.3.23 at Gibraltar.

CARRON, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.19 (on coming into service), MI.01 (1.18). Built 1909, 2351grt, 15kts. Armament: 2-4.7in. In service 22.11.14-9.10.19. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea.

CARSTAIRS (ex-CAWSAND), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.08 (11.19). Launched 18.4.19 Bow McLachlan. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Renamed DRYAD 1.24 to 8.24. Sold 26.4.35 Ward, Grays.

CARTIER, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1910, 556grt. Armed with 3-12pdr. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

CARTMEL, hired rescue tug, W.09 (1.18). Built 1907, 304grt. In service 6.17-30.7.19.

CARYSFORT, light cruiser, Caroline-class, ordered 7/8.13, 88 (1914), 31 (1.18), 22 (4.18). Launched 14.11.14 Pembroke DY. 3,750 tons, 446(oa), 420(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 2-6in, 8-4in (4-6in in 1918), 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Grand Fleet 1915-16, Harwich 1916-17, Grand Fleet 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916. Sold 1931 McLellan.

CARYSFORT Il, hired trawler, Adty No 1533. Built 1915, 243grt, Milford Haven-reg M.32. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

CASCADE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3967. Launched 3.7.18, Ouse SB. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1945, renamed ILLUSTRIOUS 1946.

CASHEL, decoy or Q-ship – see ANCHUSA, convoy sloop.

CASHEL (ex-CLEY), minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Bow McLachlan SB. Cancelled 17.12.18.

CASORIA (ex-DELFINEN), hired trawler, Adty No 808. Built 1897, 185grt, Grimsby-reg GY.567. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CASPIAN, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 150grt, Grimsby-reg GY.755. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CASSANDRA, light cruiser, Caledon-class, ordered 12.15, 3C (6.17), 32 (1.18), 04 (4.18). Launched 25.11.16 Vickers. 4,120 tons, 450(oa), 425(pp)x43x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA, 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Grand Fleet from completion. Mined 5.12.18 in the Baltic.

CASSANDRA, hired trawler, Adty No 1767. Built 1905, 174grt, Hull-reg H.848. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed CASSANDRA Il 7.17.

CASSIOPE, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, ordered 9.16, built by Barclay Curle. Delivered to French Navy 1916-17.

CASSOR, decoy or Q-ship - see RULE (ex-OUSE), cargo ship conversion.

CASSOWARY, hired trawler, Adty No 806. Built 1908, 222grt, Grimsby-reg GY.634. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CASTLE EDEN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1914, 1,949grt - lost 4.3.18, Atlantic off N Ireland (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

CASTOR, light cruiser, Calliope-class, ordered 9.14, C4 (1914), 33 (1.18), 20 (4.18). Launched 28.7.15 Cammell Laird. 3,750 tons, 446(oa), 420(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 4-6in, 1-4in AA. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Grand Fleet from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 30.7.36 Metal Ind, Rosyth.

CASTOR, hired screw tug. Built 1914, 70grt. HM Dockyard service, then BDV 21.11.15-21.5.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

CASTOR, hired trawler, Adty No 2960. Built 1916, 209grt, Grimsby-reg GY.963. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.16-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed CASTOR Il 3.17.

CASWELL, hired trawler, Adty No 3323. Built 1917, 276grt, Swansea-reg SA.70. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CATANIA, hired yacht, Pendant No 07. Built 1895, 589grt/668TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 7.9.14-21.2.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

CATERHAM, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.80 (7.19), T.07 (11.19). Launched 6.3.19 Bow McLachlan. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 26.4.35 Cachmore.

CATO, store carrier, Y8.32. Built 1914, 710grt. In service 4.11.14-21.2.15.

CATRIONA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 53. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

CATSPAW, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3988. Launched 6.8.18, Ouse SB. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Foundered 28.12.19 in the Kattegat en route Reval to Copenhagen.

CATTISTOCK, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 486, T.07 (9.18). Launched 21.2.17 Clyde SB. 750 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 1800ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr (or 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr). Most of class formed 2nd & 3rd Minesweeping Flotillas, Granton. Sold 22.2.23 Alloa, Charlestown.

CAUCASIAN, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, 4,656grt - lost 1.7.15, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un),

CAULONIA, hired trawler, Adty No 3201. Built 1912, 296grt, Grimsby-reg GY.792. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CAVAN (ex-CLOVELLY), minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Bow McLachlan SB. Cancelled 17.12.18.

CAVE, hired trawler, Adty No 389. Built 1902, 247grt, Hull-reg H.463. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CAVENDISH (1918)– see VINDICTIVE, aircraft carrier, warship conversion

CAWDOR CASTLE (ex-CAWDOR CASTLE II), hired drifter. Built 1908, 84grt, Inverness-reg INS.610. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

CAWOOD, hired screw tug. Built 1908, 34grt. In service 4.18-11.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

CAYRIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 3085. Built 1911, 216grt, Grimsby-reg GY.645. In service 11.16-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

CC.1 (RCN), submarine, C-class – see C-class submarines, C.1-C.38, CC.1-CC.2.

CC.2 (RCN), submarine, C-class – see C-class submarines, C.1-C.38, CC.1-CC.2.

CD-type, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifters, 99grt/150 ton, 84(pp)x19x10ft. Compound engines 24 nominal hp, 9kts.

CD.1, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 4.9.17. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served at Gibraltar 1918-19. Renamed EBBTIDE 11.24. Paid off 1946. Sold 1946 Northern S Bkg Co.

CD.2, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 16.10.17. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served in West Africa 1918-19. Paid off 1921. Sold 1921, renamed WESTBY 1922, resold 25.9.22 to Spain.

CD.3, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 29.9.17. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 31.1.19. Sold 1921 Puerto Monte Agency, Peru, renamed CORCOVADO.

CD.4, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 3.10.17. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 31.1.19. Sold 1921 Puerto Monte Agency, Peru.

CD.5, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 11.10.17. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 31.1.19. Sold 1921 Empresa Maritime de Cuba.

CD.6, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 8.10.17. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 31.1.19. Sold 1921, renamed BAY QUEEN. Foundered 1925 off Nova Scotia.

CD.7, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 15.10.17. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served in West Africa 1918-19. Paid off 1920. Sold 1921, renamed UTTERBY 1922, resold 1.10.24 to France.

CD.8, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 16.10.17. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served in West Africa 1918-19. Paid off 1920. Sold 12.20.

CD.9, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 17.10.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920 Captain D. J. Munro.

CD.10, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 20.10.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, engines to COLEUS 1922 and hull BU.

CD.11, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 22.10.17. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served in West Africa 1918. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1921, renamed RAUCEBY 1922, PONTOISE 1925.

CD.12, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 23.10.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served at Gibraltar 1918-19. Paid off 1920. Sold 12.20.

CD.13, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 29.10.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed EWERBY 1923, LOCQUELTAS 1925.

CD.14, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 30.10.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 1.19. Sold 1921, renamed GILBY 1922, resold 21.10.26 to France.

CD.15, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 31.10.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1921, renamed BRETONIA 1922.

CD.16, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 31.10.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920.

CD.17, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 8.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 2.19. Sold 1921 Captain Munro, yacht renamed STANSGATE 1925.

CD.18, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 7.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 8.19. Sold 1921 engines to ABELIA 1922 and hull BU.

CD.19, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 10.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1921 engines to TELIA 1922 and hull BU.

CD.20, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 10.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as base ship. Paid off 2.19. Renamed GUELPH 1918. Sold 1921 Captain Munro.

CD.21, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 6.9.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 8.19. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, engines to FORSYTHIA 1922 and hull BU.

CD.22, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 12.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 4.19. Sold 1921, renamed GUNBY 1922, resold 25.9.22 to Spain.

CD.23, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 14.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 1919. Sold 1921, renamed BLAIRMORE I 1924, resold 1927 to USA

CD.24, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 17.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, engines to BIOTA 1922, converted to motor vessel, renamed DARON 1924. BU c1924.

CD.25, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 17.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 2.19. Sold 1921 Captain Munro, renamed FENBY 1923, resold 1.16.25 to France.

CD.26, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 19.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1921, renamed MOON 1924. Sank 1927.

CD.27, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 19.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 2.19. Loaned to Dr Grenfell (Labrador Mission) 7.20, renamed WOP 1921.

CD.28, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 21.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed GRABY 1922, MASSABIELLE 1923.

CD.29, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 21.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 1919. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, resold 1921 W. N. Macdonald.

CD.30, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 14.7.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 9.7.19. Sold 10.9.19 Empresa de Pesca Vianese L'tada, Portugal.

CD.31, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 14.7.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 23.7.19. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed SWABY 1923, resold 1925 to Spain.

CD.32, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 12.7.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920 Captain Munro.

CD.33, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 12.7.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, resold 1921 W. & T. Macdonald of Sydney, NS.

CD.34, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 17.7.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, engines to MYRICA 1922 and hull BU.

CD.35, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 17.7.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 2.19. Sold 20.5.19 Wm. Smith & Co, renamed H. A. WALKER 1920.

CD.36, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 14.7.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 9.7.19. Sold 1920 W. N. MacDonald, renamed MARGARET MAC.

CD.37, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 17.7.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 11.20, last noted 27.12.20 refloated off Magilligan Point.

CD.38, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 17.7.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920, engines to COLUTEA 1922 and hull BU.

CD.39, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 12.7.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920, engines to DEUTZIA 1922 and hull BU.

CD.40, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 12.7.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920 Captain Munro.

CD.41, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 14.7.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 9.7.19. Sold 1920 T. Hogan & Co, Halifax, NS.

CD.42, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 15.7.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, engines to EXTENSION 1922 and hull BU.

CD.43, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 1.9.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 8.19. Sold 1920 Captain Munro. Wrecked 1921.

CD.44, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 19.8.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served at Gibraltar 1918-19. Paid off 8.19. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed RANBY 1922, resold 25.7.22 to France.

CD.45, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 19.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served at Bermuda 1918-19. Paid off 8.19. Sold 4.8.19 Georges Latil, Cette, France.

CD.46, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 14.7.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 23.7.19. Sold 10.9.19 Empresa de Pesca Vianese L'tada, Portugal.

CD.47, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 28.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served at Bermuda 1918-19. Paid off 1919. Sold 4.8.19 Georges Latil, Cette, France.

CD.48, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 19.7.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920, engines to OLEARIA 1922 and hull BU.

CD.49, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 10.7.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920 Captain Munro.

CD.50, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R, Levis, commissioned 14.7.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 9.7.19. Transferred 9.19 to Dept of Marine & Fisheries, renamed No. 21.

CD.51, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Government Shipyard, Sorel, commissioned 1.9.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served at Gibraltar 1918-19. Paid off 1920. Sold 1921, renamed TEALBY 1922, LOCMARIA 1925.

CD.52, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Government Shipyard, Sorel, commissioned 1.9.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 7.19. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed ROXBY 1922.

CD.53, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Government Shipyard, Sorel, commissioned 12.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed KARRIER 1922.

CD.54, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Sorel SB & Coal Co, Sorel, commissioned 1.9.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 8.19. Foundered 4.10.20 on passage to the UK.

CD.55, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Sorel SB & Coal Co, Sorel, commissioned 1.9.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 8.19. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed LUSBY 1923. Missing 12.2.24.

CD.56, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Sorel SB & Coal Co, Sorel, commissioned 1.9.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 8.19. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed BULBY 1923, FANION 1924.

CD.57, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Sorel SB & Coal Co, Sorel, commissioned 1918. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Lost at sea before 8.20.

CD.58, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Sorel SB & Coal Co, Sorel, commissioned 14.10.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 3.9.19. Sold 11.20, renamed MARY CURRIE.

CD.59, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Sorel SB & Coal Co, Sorel, commissioned 14.10.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 16.8.19. Sold 1920 T. Kirkwood, renamed TWO ROSES.

CD.60, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by H. H. Sheppard & Sons, Sorel, commissioned 19.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served at Gibraltar 1918-19. Paid off 8.19. Sold 1920, renamed WELBY 1923, resold 30.10.24 to France.

CD.61, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by H. H. Sheppard & Sons, Sorel, commissioned 14.10.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 2.9.19. Sold 1920 T. Kirkwood, Montreal, renamed LAURA A.1 1928, FOUNDATION MARGARET 1930.

CD.62, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by LeClalre & Sons, Sorel, commissioned 1.9.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 7.19. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed OSEBY 1923, resold 9.3.23 to France.

CD.63, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by LeClalre & Sons, Sorel, commissioned 1.9.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 7.19. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed DRIBY 1922, YVONNE GASTON 1924.

CD.64, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by LeClalre & Sons, Sorel, commissioned 1.9.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 7.19. Sold 1920 Captain Munro.

CD.65, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by LeClalre & Sons, Sorel, commissioned 28.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 16.8.19. Sold 1920 T. Kirkwood, renamed METAK.

CD.66, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by LeClalre & Sons, Sorel, commissioned 1.9.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 7.19. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed SAXBY 1922, resold 25.9.22 to Spain.

CD.67, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by LeClalre & Sons, Sorel, commissioned 14.10.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 16.7.19. Sold 1920.

CD.68, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by H. H. Sheppard & Sons, Sorel, commissioned 12.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920 Captain Munro.

CD.69, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by H. H. Sheppard & Sons, Sorel, commissioned 20.10.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served at Gibraltar 1918-19. Paid off 1920. Sold 1920, renamed JEWERBY 1921, ALINE 1921. BU 1929.

CD.70, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by H. H. Sheppard & Sons, Sorel, commissioned 1.9.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 7.19. Sold 1920 Captain Alex Smith, renamed MARY SMITH.

CD.71, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 22.10.17. Armament: 1-6pdr, Served at Gibraltar 1918-19. Renamed EVENTIDE 1923. Sold c1926.

CD.72, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 23.10.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served at Gibraltar 1918-19. Renamed FLOODTIDE 1923. Sold c1926.

CD.73, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 5.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 1.19. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed CLIXBY 1923, FOI 1925.

CD.74, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 17.10.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 2.19. Renamed SEAGULL 1921. Sold 1921.

CD.75, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 19.10.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served at Gibraltar 1918-19. Paid off 1926. Sold 1926.

CD.76, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 19.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served at Gibraltar 1918-19. Paid off 8.19. Sold 1920, engines to SILENE 1922 and hull BU.

CD.77, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 19.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served at Gibraltar 1918-19. Paid off 7.19. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed KELBY 1923, resold 6.12.24 to Spain.

CD.78, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 14.10.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 3.9.19. Sold 11.20 W. & T. MacDonald.

CD.79, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 17.7.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920.

CD.80, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 19.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served at Gibraltar 1918-19. Paid off 7.19. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed RISBY 1922.

CD.81, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 5.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served at Bermuda 1918-19. Paid off 1919. Sold 1920, renamed DONNA.

CD.82, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 19.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served at Bermuda 1918-19. Renamed ONYX 7.19. Paid off 1946. Foundered 21.3.47.

CD.83, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 1.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 7.19. Sold 1920, renamed NORMAN MAC 1921.

CD.84, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 12.8.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as examination vessel. Paid off 7.19. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed INGOLDBY 1923.

CD.85, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 17.7.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served at Gibraltar 1918-19. Paid off 12.18. Sold 1920 Captain Munro, engines to AREA 1922 and hull BU.

CD.86, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 19.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 7.19. Foundered 11.10.20 on passage to the UK

CD.87, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 10.11.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. Paid off 12.18. Foundered 12.10.20 on passage to the UK.

CD.88, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 1.9.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 7.19. Foundered 25.7.20 on passage to the UK.

CD.89, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 19.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 1919. Sold 1920 Job Brothers, St John, Newfoundland.

CD.90, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 19.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served at Bermuda 1918-19. Paid off 1919. Sold 1920 Salaverry Agencies, Peru, later renamed GOUVENEUR D'ANGEAC.

CD.91, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 12.8.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as examination vessel. Paid off 7.19. Sold 1920.

CD.92, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 19.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served at Bermuda 1918-19. Paid off 1919. Sold 1920 Salaverry Agencies, Peru.

CD.93, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 19.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Served at Gibraltar 1918-19. Paid off 10.19. Foundered 27.8.20 on passage to the UK.

CD.94, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 5.8.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 16.9.19. Sold 11.20.

CD.95, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 1.9.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Paid off 7.19. Sold 1920 Captain Alex Smith, renamed ALICE L. SMITH. Sank 1921, still extant 1924 as a hulk.

CD.96, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, commissioned 14.10.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 16.9.19. Sold 1920, renamed MARY PATRICIA 1921.

CD.97, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Harbour commissioners, Montreal, commissioned 14.10.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 16.9.19. Sold 1920, renamed GRACE HANKINSON. Lost 25.1.30.

CD.98, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Harbour commissioners, Montreal, commissioned 14.10.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 3.9.19. Sold 1920, renamed PEARL CANN 1921.

CD.99, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Harbour commissioners, Montreal, commissioned 14.10.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 2.9.19. Sold 1920 T Kirkwood, renamed MARY FRANCIS WHALEN, DONNELLY 1925.

CD.100, Canadian-built Admiralty wood drifter, ordered 1.17. Built by Harbour commissioners, Montreal, commissioned 14.10.18. Armament (designed): 1-6pdr. Loaned to USN. Paid off 16.9.19. Sold 1920, renamed ARICHAT 1921.


 

CEANOTHUS, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 1.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.19 (1.18). Launched 2.6.17 Armstrong. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship, other names CAIRD, LINKSMAN. To RIM 5.22, renamed ELPHINSTONE. Wrecked 29.1.25 Nicobar Islands.

CECIL RHODES, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 112grt, Aberdeen-reg A.667. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CEDAR, hired trawler, Adty No 1229. Built 1909, 219grt, Grimsby-reg GY.480. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

CEDAR LEAF, hired drifter. Built 1911, 76grt, Banff-reg BF.253. In service 1.16-1919 on misc service.

CEDRIC, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.74 (on coming into service). Built 1903, 21,040grt, 17kts, owned by White Star Line. Armament: 8-6in, 2-6pdr. Crew (7.15): 48 officers & 330 crew (bi). In service 17.11.14-20.1.16. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

CEDRON, hired drifter. Built 1907, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.991. In service 1.16-1919 as tender, examination vessel.

CELANDINE, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.72 (1.16), T.20 (1.18). Launched 19.2.16 Barclay Curle. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Sold 15.1.23 Unity S Bkg Co.

CELANDINE, hired drifter, Adty No 1387. Built 1906, 73grt, Banff-reg BF.316. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed CELANDINE II 12.15.

CELERITY, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.174. Built 1902, 58grt, Buckie-reg BCK.301. In service 1.15-1916.

CELEROL, RFA oiler/tanker, Belgol-class, X.16 (1.18). Launched 23.3.17 Short. 4900 tons, 355(oa), 320(pp)x41x20ft. TE 3375ihp, 14kts.  Arrived 9.7.58 Rosyth to BU (rfa)

CELOSIA, hired drifter, Adty No 2169. Built 1908, 87grt, Banff-reg BF.1056. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1920 as net vessel.

CELTIA, fishing trawler. Built 1907, 239grt, Milford Haven-reg M.216. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

CELTIC, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.69 (on coming into service). Built 1901, 20904grt, 17kts. Armament: 8-6in. In service 27.10.14-11.1.16. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

CELTIC PRIDE, fleet messenger, Y4.35. Built 1910, 456grt. In commissioned service 23.7.15-1.7.20, flew white ensign.

CELURCA, hired drifter, Adty No 2748. Built 1916, 94grt, Montrose-reg ME.38. In service 6.16-1919 for hydrophone experiments. Served as INVERCAIRN in WW2.

CENSIN (ex-BURGERMEISTER SMIDT), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 857. Built 1894, Seebeck, Geestemunde, 145grt. Captured 30.9.15 by CONQUEST, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service, served as minesweeper. Sold 11.5.20 renamed KEELBY.

CENTAUR, light cruiser, Centaur-class, ordered 12.14 (used material originally ordered for Turkish scout cruiser), 36 (9.15), 34 (1.18), 10 (4.18). Launched 6.1.16 Armstrong. 3,750 tons, 446(oa), 420(pp)x42x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 28.5kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916/17. Log Book Availability. Sold 2.34 King, Troon.

CENTRAL No. 1, hired rescue tug, W.10 (1.18). Built 1910, 136grt. In service 20.11.14-1919, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

CENTRAL No. 2, hired rescue tug, W.11 (1.18). Built 1912, 137grt. In service 20.11.14-1919, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

CENTRAL No. 8, hired screw tug. Built 1913, 17grt. In service 9.16-3.17, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

CENTRAL No. 10, hired screw tug. Built 1913, 17grt. In service 3.17-3.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

CENTURION, dreadnought battleship, King George V-class, 21 (1914), 35 (1.18), 83 (4.18). Launched 18.11.11 Devonport DY. 23,000 tons, 597(oa), 555(pp)x89x28ft. Turbine 27000shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-13.5in, 16-4in, 3-21in tt (2-4in AA added). Armour: 12in sides, 3in deck, 11in guns. 2nd BS Grand Fleet 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Converted to target ship at Chatham DY 4.20 to 8.27, dummy battleship ANSON 1941. Sunk 9.6.44 as blockship at Arromanches.

CENTURION, dummy battleship No.5 – see TYROLIA, mercantile conversion.

CENTURION, hired trawler. Built 1904, 156grt, Granton-reg GN.6. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

CENTURY, decoy or Q-ship - see PENHALLOW, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.301) conversion.

CENWULF, hired drifter. Built 1912, 93grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.49. In service 8.15-5.18 as boom defence vessel. Renamed GREYWOLF 4.18.

CEPHEUS, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 155grt, Grimsby-reg GY.440. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CERBERUS (ex-OCEANA), boarding tug, N.63 (1.16, cancelled 1.16), W.58 (1.18). Built 1889, 337grt. Purchased as unarmed boarding vessel with Downs Boarding Flotilla, based at Ramsgate to 1918, in service from 3.8.14, renamed OCEANA 1916, rescue tug 1917. Stranded 11.10.18 at Scapa.

CERBERUS (RAN), harbour service, base ship, Williamstown, Victoria, renamed PLATYPUS II 1921 (ex-coast defence monitor or turret ship, Cerberus-class), built 1868, 3480 tons. Sold 23.4.24, hulk now a breakwater.

CEREALIA (ex-GUDRUN), hired trawler, Adty No 674. Built 1905, 220grt, Grimsby-reg GY.549. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-1919.

CERES, light cruiser, Ceres-class, ordered 3/4.16, 66 (6.17), 36 (1.18), 58 (4.18). Launched 24.3.17 John Brown. 4,190 tons, 450(oa), 425(pp)x43x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA, 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Grand Fleet 1917-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 5.4.46, BU Hughes Bolckow.

CERESIA, hired trawler, Adty No 194. Built 1914, 284grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.26. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as CHORLEY in WW2.

CERISE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 59. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

CETO, hired yacht, Pendant No 03. Built 1888, 140grt/185TM. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-3pdr. In service 4.9.14-11.3.18, renamed CETO II 3.18. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

CETO (3.18) - see CODFISH, boarding tug,

CETUS, fishing trawler. Built 1893, 139grt, Grimsby-reg GY.548. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CEVIC, dummy battlecruiser No. 11 QUEEN MARY, later oiler, mercantile conversion. Built 1894, 8301grt. Dummy battlecruiser conversion ordered late 11.14, hired 1.12.14 for conversion by Harland & Wolff, Belfast, armed with 1-3pdr, superstructure and guns built of wood and canvas, ship ballasted to suggest greater length, completed during 3.15. Served in Aegean to 6.15. Paid off 8.9.15, purchased by Admiralty 1915. Oiler BAYOL, Y7.173 (1916).

CEVIC, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 151grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.186. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CEYLON (ex-LADY INA), hired yacht, miscellaneous service. Built 1891, 311grt/534TM. In service 23.3.15-14.7.16. Before miscellaneous service, may have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

CEYLON (ex-SEATON), boarding tug, N.64 (1914), N.20 (1.18). Built 1899, 149grt. Purchased as unarmed boarding vessel with Downs Boarding Flotilla, based at Ramsgate to 1918, in service 17.11.14-13.3.19.

CHAGFORD, decoy or Q-ship – see BRACONDALE, chartered collier (Admiralty No. YS.1456) conversion.

CHALCEDONY, hired trawler, Adty No 346. Built 1911, 333grt, Hull-reg H.341. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CHALKIS (ex-AZALEA), store carrier, Y8.59. Built 1878, 731grt. Listed in commissioned service as fleet messenger (but not in fleet messenger section) 1917-21.8.19. Later renamed NAFKRATOUSA.

CHALLENGER, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Challenger-class, D.33 (1914), P.07 (9.15), P.81 (1.18). Launched 27.5.02 Chatham DY. 5,650 tons, 373(oa), 350(pp)x54x20ft. TE 10000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 11-6in, 9-12pdr. 6-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 3in deck, 3in guns. 9th CS 1914, West Africa 1914-15, East Africa 1915-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Cameroons 1914. Log Book Availability. Sold 31.5.20 Ward, Preston.

CHALLENGER, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 146grt, Granton-reg GN.49. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CHALLENGER, harbour service, mooring hulk, Chatham (ex-wooden screw corvette), built 1858, 2306 tons. Sold 6.1.21.

CHAMBERLAIN, hired trawler, Adty No 3336. Built 1905, 161grt, Granton-reg GN.19. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as RIVER YTHAN in WW2.

CHAMOIS, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, later designated C-class. Foundered 26.9.04.

CHAMPAGNE (1915) – see OROPESA, armed merchant cruiser.

CHAMPION, light cruiser, Calliope-class, ordered 7/8.13, C8 (1914), 37 (1.18), 25 (4.18). Launched 29.5.15 Hawthorn Leslie. 3,750 tons, 446(oa), 420(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 4-6in, 1-4in AA (4-6in, 2-3in AA in 1918). Armour: 4in sides, 1in deck. Grand Fleet from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 28.7.34 Metal Ind, Rosyth.

CHAMPION, hired trawler. Built 1894, 150grt, Aberdeen-reg A.367. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

CHAMPION, Q-ship - see COMMISSIONER, hired trawler.

CHAMPION, harbour service, hulk, Chatham; training ship (ex-steel screw corvette, Comus-class), built 1878, 2380 tons. Sold 23.6.19.

CHAMPION II, hired drifter, Adty No 1388. Built 1906, 71grt, Inverness-reg INS.155. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

CHAMPLAIN (1928) – see TORBAY, destroyer, Thornycroft S-class.

CHAMPNEY, decoy or Q-ship - see DUNCLUTHA, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1335) conversion.

CHANCE, hired drifter. Built 1908, 92grt, Wick-reg WK.270. In service 12.15-1.16 on fleet duties, Sunk 26.1.16 in collision in the Orkneys.

CHANCELLOR, hired trawler. Built 1904, 156grt, Granton-reg GN.7. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel accommodation.

CHANCELLOR, fishing trawler. Built 1901, 168grt, Aberdeen-reg A.423. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CHANGUINOLA (ex-CARL SCHURZ), armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.85 (on coming into service), MI.63 (1.18), MI.35 (4.18). Built 1912, 5,978grt, 15.5kts, owned by Elders & Fyffes. Armament: 6-6in, 2-3pdr. Crew (7.15): 27 officers & 190 crew (bi). In service 21.11.14-17.1.20. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

CHANTALA, squadron supply ship. Built 1913, 4949grt. In service 14.8.14-31.8.14, flew red ensign. Sunk 5.4.16 by submarine off Cape Bengut.

CHANTICLEER, hired trawler, Adty No 921. Built 1894, 173grt, Plymouth-reg PH.402. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-11.18 as minesweeper.

CHAR (ex-STRANTON), boarding tug. Built 1899, 148grt. Purchased as unarmed boarding vessel with Downs Boarding Flotilla, based at Ramsgate to 1918, in service from 17.11.14. Sunk 16.1.15 in collision.

CHARING, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.43, patrol boat.

CHARITY, hired drifter, Adty No 3103. Built 1903, 65grt, Peterhead-reg PD.474. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.16-1919 as net vessel.

CHARITY, hired drifter. Built 1901, 102grt, Inverness-reg INS.40. In service 10.15-10.15 as net vessel. Disappeared 24.10.15 between Great Yarmouth, Poole.

CHARLES ADAIR, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3551. Launched 7.6.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1923 renamed SLEAFORD 1924. Served as French SAINT BENOIT in WW2.

CHARLES ANTRAM, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4401. Launched 18.6.19, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1922, renamed EDMOND VAN BEVERN. Served as FLANDERS in WW2.

CHARLES ASTIE, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Mersey-class, Adty No 3578. Launched 25.1.17, Cochrane. Units ranged from 248-324grt, 117-125x22-23ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Mined 26.6.17 off Lough Swilly.

CHARLES BARBER, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4436, building Hall Russell. Cancelled after 11.18.

CHARLES BLIGHT, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4424. Launched 13.3.19, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed JACK JOHNSON. Mined 9.20.

CHARLES BOYES, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3593. Launched 14.2.18, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1921, same name. Served in WW2.

CHARLES CARROLL, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3690. Launched 11.4.18, Montrose SB. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1919 renamed RIVER AYR.

CHARLES CHAPPELL, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3662. Launched 19.6.17, Bow McLachlan. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922 renamed S. NICOLA.

CHARLES COUCHER, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4473, building Hawthorns. Cancelled after 11.18.

CHARLES DONELLY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3679. Delivered 12.7.18, Bow McLachlan. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 4.5.20 CALYDAVIA. Served as PELAGOS in WW2.

CHARLES DOYLE, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4495. Delivered 21.11.19, Rennie Forrestt. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 renamed SABINA. Served in WW2.

CHARLES GOODANEW (ex-LEVENWOOD), store carrier, Y8.71. Built 1911, 791grt. In service 29.1.17-17.4.17.

CHARLES HAMMOND, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3830. Delivered 26.3.18, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sunk 2.11.18 in collision with MARKSMAN off Kirkcaldy.

CHARLES HAY, hired drifter, Adty No 2253. Built 1909, 75grt, Inverness-reg INS.470. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

CHARLES LEGG, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4213. Delivered 20.1.19, J P Rennoldson. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1923 renamed RODERIGO. Served as MILFORD COUNTESS in WW2.

CHARLES LOWRANE, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4226 building John Lewis. Cancelled after 11.18.

CHARLESTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1908, 1,866grt - lost 12.12.17, St George's Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

CHARLSIN (ex-ESTEBURG), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1931. Built 1907, Eiderwerft, Tonning, 241grt. Captured 5.9.15 by S/M E.4, added 9.15. Armament: not listed. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service. Sunk 30.9.17 by UC.74 eight miles N of Marseh Matruh.

CHARM, fishing vessel. Built 1907, 62grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.170. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CHARM (ex-SANDA, ex-MARETANZA), boarding tug, N.56 (9.15), N.22 (1.18). Built 1902, 156grt. Purchased as unarmed boarding vessel with Downs Boarding Flotilla, based at Ramsgate to 1918, in service 1915-20.11.19, renamed COYTOBEE.

CHARMOUTH, hired trawler, Adty No 366. Built 1910, 195grt, Bristol-reg BL.14. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CHARON (ex-ECLAIR), whaler. Built 1908, 165grt. Armament: 1-12pdr, 2-3pdr. Purchased 4.15, served in East Africa. Sold 6.3.19 Irvin & Johnson, renamed ECLAIR.

CHARYBDIS, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Astraea-class, D.56 (1914), P.56 (9.15), N.21 (1.18). Launched 15.6.93 Sheerness DY. 4,360 tons, 339(oa), 320(pp)x49x17ft. TE 9000ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-6in, 8-4.7in, 8-6pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck, 4.5in guns. 12th CS, then laid up Bermuda 1914 after collision damage, completed 3.18 as cargo carrier, on loan to 12.19. Sold 27.1.22 in Bermuda, resold 10.23, BU in Holland.

CHARYCE, decoy or Q-ship - see STOCK FORCE, coaster conversion.

CHATHAM, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Chatham-class, 37 (1914), 38 (1.18), 18 (4.18). Launched 19.11.11 Chatham DY. 5,400 tons, 458(oa), 430(pp)x49x16ft. Turbine 25000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 8-6in, 1-3in AA, 2-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 2in deck. Red Sea and East Africa 1914-15, Mediterranean 1915-16, 3rd LCS Grand Fleet 1916-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Log Book Availability. To RNZN 10.20. Sold 13.7.26 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

CHATTERENO (ex-GIRL KATHLEEN), hired drifter, Adty No 1463. Built 1902, 58grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.737. In service 6.15-1920 as net vessel, on misc. service.

CHEAM, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.60 (11.19). Launched 2.7.19 Eltringham. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 18.3.22 Coaster Construction Co.

CHECKSIN (ex-WULSDORF), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1941. Built 1895, Bremer Vulkan, Vegesack, 140grt. Captured 7.10.15 by British warship, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service. Sold 11.5.20, renamed GEORGE TURNER 1921.

CHEERFUL, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.13 (1914), D.49 (9.15). Launched 14.7.97 Hawthorn Leslie. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Mined 30.6.17 off the Shetlands.

CHEERIO, decoy or Q-ship - see ENERGIC, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.1195) conversion.

CHEERIO LADS, hired drifter, Adty No 3058. Built 1917, 103grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.257. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.17-1919 as minesweeper.

CHELMER, destroyer, River-class, two high funnels, designated E-class. Launched 8.12.04 Thornycroft. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. China Station 1914, Mediterranean 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 30.6.20 Ward, Hayle.

CHELMSFORD, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 883, T.21 (9.18). Launched 14.6.16 Ailsa SB. 810 tons, 245(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 25.11.27 Hughes Bolckow.

CHELTENHAM, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 10.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 884, T.54 (9.18). Launched 12.4.16 Ardrossan SB. 810 tons, 245(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 7.10.27 Cashmore.

CHEPSTOW, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 885, T.19 (9.18). Launched 29.2.16 Ayrshire. 810 tons, 245(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 25.11.27 Hughes Bolckow.

CHERBURY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1911, 3,220grt - lost 29.4.15, Atlantic off W Ireland (H/L/Lr/Mn/Rn/te/un/wi)

CHERITON, decoy or Q-ship - see TAY & TYNE, coaster conversion.

CHERRYLEAF (ex-PERSOL),Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, later RFA oiler/fleet attendant tanker, Leaf-class, X.48 (2.16 while building under original name), Y7.181. Launched 9.11.16 Raylton Dixon. 12300 tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Attacked 25.8.17, English Channel. Flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Sold 1947, renamed ALAN CLORE (H/D/rfa)

CHERSIN - see CHIRSIN

CHERTSEY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1898, 3,264grt - lost 26.4.17, Western Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

CHERUB, water tank vessel, Minx-class. Launched "complete" 7.01 Hong Kong and Whampoa. 390 tons,120(oa), 115(pp)x21x9ft. 300ihp, 9kts. Served at Hong Kong. Lost 12.41 at Hong Kong.

CHERWELL, destroyer, River-class, four funnels closely paired, designated E-class, N.90 (1914), D.13 (9.15), D.17 (1.18). Launched 25.7.03 Palmer. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 23.6.19 Ward, Rainham.

CHESNEY, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.61, patrol boat.

CHESTER, light cruiser, Birkenhead-class, C9 (9.15), 39 (1.18), 50 (4.18). Laid down as Greek LAMBROS KATSONIS and purchased on the stocks, launched 8.12.15 Cammell Laird. 5,185 tons, 446(oa), 430(pp)x50x16ft. Turbine 31000shp, 26.5kts. Armament: 10-5.5in, 1-3in AA, 2-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides. 3rd LCS, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 9.11.21 Rees, Llanelly.

CHESTER (ex-BADIA), boarding tug, N.65 (1914), N.23 (1.18). Built 1909, 150grt. Purchased as unarmed boarding vessel with Downs Boarding Flotilla, based at Ramsgate to 1918, in service 31.7.14-7.9.17, renamed CHESTER III 1915, and 20.1.19-23.5.19.

CHESTER, hired trawler, Adty No 629. Built 1896, 143grt, Grimsby-reg GY.148. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.14-2.16 as minesweeper. Renamed CHESTER II 5.15. Sunk 29.2.16 in collision in Firth of Forth.

CHESTER, water tank vessel. Launched 14.3.61 Laird. Built of iron, 234 tons, 105(pp)x18ft. 90ihp. Served at Malta. Sold 12.25 at Malta.

CHESTER III (1915) - see CHESTER, boarding tug.

CHESTERFIELD, store carrier, Y8.20. Built 1913, 1013grt. In service as store carrier 1.12.14-28.6.16, in commissioned service as fleet messenger (Y4.64) 29.6.16. Sunk 18.5.18 by U-boat 42 miles NE of Malta.

CHESTNUT, hired drifter. Built 1914, 107grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.6. In service 11.18-1920 on misc. service. Served as MAIDA in WW2.

CHEVINGTON, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.2045) conversion. Built 1912, 3876grt. In service 10.15-27.6.16, armament not listed.

CHEVIOT, store carrier, Y8.63. Built 1891, 258grt. In service 28.8.14-10.8.16.

CHICHESTER (ex-ARCADIA), boarding tug, N.66 (1914), N.24 (1.18). Built 1895, 180grt. Purchased as unarmed boarding vessel with Downs Boarding Flotilla, based at Ramsgate to 1918, in service 4.8.14-29.5.19.

CHICKLADE, Admiralty blockship. Built 1888, 2410grt, 299ft. Owned by W Coupland, West Hartlepool-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Sunderland, Durham. Final scuttling location not known  (Lr/D).

CHIEFTAIN, hired trawler, Adty No 945. Built 1905, 278grt, Hull-reg H.847. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

CHIEFTAIN II, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 149grt, Aberdeen-reg A.237. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CHIKARA, hired trawler, Adty No 67. Built 1908, 250grt, Grimsby-reg GY.364. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CHILDERS (RAN), torpedo boat. Built by Thornycroft, Chiswick 1883. 65 tons, 113(pp)xl2x6ft. TE 730ihp, 20kts. Armament: 2-1pdr. Served as tender to CERBERUS at Williamstown. Sold 5.8.18 and used as a hulk.

CHILDERS (ex-NORVEGIA), whaler. Built 1912, 182grt. Armament: 1-12pdr. Purchased 1.15, served in East Africa. Sold 1919.

CHILDREN'S FRIEND, decoy or Q-ship, motor smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.174) conversion. Built 1898, 60grt. In service 7.2.17-11.11.18, armament not listed, other name S.6.

CHILDREN'S HOPE, hired drifter, Adty No 2088. Built 1909, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.358. In service 9.15-1920 as boom defence vessel, minesweeper.

CHILDREN'S TRUST, hired drifter, Adty No 2436. Built 1907, 95grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.200. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

CHIMAERA, fishing vessel. Built 1907, 107grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.118. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CHIMERA, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4146. Delivered 16.7.20, Brown's DD, Hull. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 21.9.20, renamed J. R. MITCHELL 1920. Served as TWINKLING STAR in WW2.

CHINA, hired trawler, Adty No 946. Built 1893, 190grt, Grimsby-reg GY.557. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

CHINA, naval hospital ship, YA.6 (assigned c 11.14). Built 1896, Harland & Wolff. 7932grt, 500x54ft. Hired, in service 4.8.14-1919, flew red ensign.

CHINKOA (ex-ARABISTAN), squadron supply ship, Y9.3. Built 1913, 5222grt. In service 3.8.14-19.12.14, flew red ensign.

CHINTZ, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.67, patrol boat.

CHIRSIN (may be spelt Chirsit or Chersin, ex-ELSE KUNKEL), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 812. Built 1912, Unterweser, Lehe, 218grt. Detained 4.8.14 at Aberdeen, added 12.14. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service, served as minesweeper. Sold 16.3.20, renamed STAR OF ENGLAND 1922.

CHISWELL, decoy or Q-ship - see MARESFIELD, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.777) conversion.

CHOICE, hired trawler, Adty No 476. Built 1905, 165grt, Granton-reg GN.16. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CHOICE LASS, hired drifter, Adty No 3082. Built 1917, 75grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.571. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.18-1919 as control vessel. Served as LORD HOWE in WW2.

CHRIS, hired drifter, Adty No 740. Built 1910, 81grt, North Shields-reg SN.118. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

CHRISOBEL, hired drifter, Adty No 2438. Built 1904, 84grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.26. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

CHRISTINA CRAIG, hired drifter, Adty No 2752. Built 1912, 86grt, Berwick-reg BK.271. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-2.18 as net vessel. Sunk 15.2.18 by German destroyers in the Dover Straits.

CHRISTINA MAYES, hired drifter, Adty No 2265. Built 1908, 82grt, Methil-reg ML.123. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, boom defence vessel.

CHRISTOPHER (was to be named KITE 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class, H.51 (1914), H.25 (1.18). Launched 29.8.12 Hawthorn Leslie. c935-957 tons, 267(oa), 260(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 24500shp, 30kts. Armament: 3-4in, 2-21in tt. All class formed 4th DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then 4th and 6th DF Portsmouth, Devonport or Dover. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, resold 10.23 King, Garston.

CHRISTOPHER, hired trawler, Adty No 1502. Built 1911, 316grt, Hull-reg H.207. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-3.17 as minesweeper. Mined 30.3.17 off Southwold.

CHRISTOPHER DIXON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3563. Launched 4.9.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. To Irish Government 1922, same Name. Served as LORD GAINFORD in WW2.

CHRISTOPHER WREN, listed as patrol vessel, shallow draught Thames river steamer. Built 1905, 120grt. Sent out from England to support military operations in Mesopotamia, arrived by mid-1916.

CHROMIUM, decoy or Q-ship - see EILIAN, auxiliary 3-mast schooner conversion.

CHRYSANTHEMUM, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.98 (1.18). Launched 10.11.17 Armstrong. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship. Target towing 5.20. To RNVR 1938, still in service, Embankment, London (1972).

CHRYSANTHEMUM, hired drifter, Adty No 2213. Built 1907, 82grt, Banff-reg BF.850. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-2pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed CHRYSANTHEMUM II 10.17.

CHRYSEA, hired trawler, Adty No 626. Built 1912, 210grt, Grimsby-reg GY.745. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CHRYSOLITE, hired trawler, Adty No 2982. Built 1916, 251grt, Hull-reg H.513. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CHUB (ex-VINCIA), boarding tug, N.67 (1914), N.25 (1.18). Built 1909, 150grt. Purchased as unarmed boarding vessel with Downs Boarding Flotilla, based at Ramsgate to 1918, in service 30.7.14-15.12.19.

CHUB, water tank vessel, Asp-class. Launched 17.2.97 Lobnitz. 330 tons, 115(pp)x22x7ft. 300ihp. Served at Simonstown. Sold 17.6.32 in South Africa.

CHURCHSIN (ex-ST. GEORG, ex-NORTHMOOR), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1943. Built 1900, Smiths Dock, 142grt. Captured 30.9.15 by CONQUEST, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service, served as minesweeper. Sold 11.5.20 renamed BANKS O'DEE.

CHURSTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1914, 2,470grt - lost 3.9.15, North Sea (H/L/Lr/sc/te/un/wi)

CICALA, river gunboat, Insect-class, ordered 2.15 as "China Gunboat" for service on Danube. Served elsewhere, P.4A (1.16), P.82 (1.18). Launched 10.12.15 Barclay Curle. 645 tons, 237(oa), 230(pp)x36x4ft. TE 2000ihp,14kts, twin screws in tunnels. Armament: 2-6in, 2-12pdr. North Sea 1916-18, then White Sea. Log Book Availability. Sunk 21.12.41 by A/C, Hong Kong.

CICERO, fleet sweeping sloop, 24-class, "double-ended" decoy appearance with straight stem and stern, and symmetrical superstructure, class ordered between 12.16 and 4.17, T.3N (8.18), N.79 (9.19). Launched 26.7.18 Swan Hunter. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Believed to be one of 10 of class, completed 1918 and served in Sloop Flotillas, Granton and Gibraltar. Sold 1.12.21 Cashmore.

CICERO, hired trawler, Adty No 149. Built 1907, 173grt, Hull-reg H.931. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed CICERO II 11.17. Served as BARNSNESS in WW2.

CILICIA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1907, 3,750grt - lost 12.2.17, South Atlantic (H/L/Lr/Mn/Cn/kp)

CINCERIA, hired drifter. Built 1911, 75grt, Banff-reg BF.32. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

CIRCE, minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat, Alarm-class, D.81 (1914), N.81 (9.15), N.26 (1.18). Launched 14.6.92 Sheerness DY. 810 tons, 230(pp)x27x10ft. TE 3500ihp, 19kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 4-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Converted with sweeps 1909. Sold 30.7.20 H. Auten.

CIRCE, harbour service, accommodation ship, Devonport, renamed IMPREGNABLE IV 10.15 (ex-5th rate sailing ship), built 1827, 1447 tons. Sold 7.22.

CIRRUS, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3873, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 9.9.18, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as patrol boat. Sold 1926, renamed TRAVELLER'S JOY.

CISSY, hired drifter, Adty No 2028. Built 1901, 60grt, North Shields-reg SN.294. In service 7.15-1919 as water carrier.

CITRON, hired drifter, Adty No 2395. Built 1911, 78grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.439. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

CITY OF ABERDEEN, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 194grt, Hull-reg H.383. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

CITY OF BELFAST, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.15 (on coming into service), MI.02 (1.18), (no pendant. assigned 6.18). Built 1893, 994grt, 16kts. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 30.10.14-3.10.19. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea.

CITY OF BELFAST, hired drifter, Adty No 1329. Built 1907, 88grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.208. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as net vessel. Renamed CITY OF BELFAST II 11.15.

CITY OF CARLISLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1205. Built 1899, 208grt, Hull-reg H.58. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

CITY OF DUNDEE, hired trawler, Adty No 678. Built 1914, 269grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.4. In service 11.14-9.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Sunk 14.9.15 in collision off Folkestone.

CITY OF EDINBURGH, hired drifter, Adty No U, 1306. Built 1907, 88grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.311. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper.

CITY OF EDINBURGH II, hired trawler, Adty No 338, 1359. Built 1908, 300grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.185. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CITY OF GLASGOW, hired drifter, Adty No P, 1302. Built 1907, 88grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.204. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as patrol boat, escort vessel.

CITY OF HULL, hired drifter, Adty No 1330. Built 1907, 88grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.185. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

CITY OF LIVERPOOL, hired trawler. Built 1900, 179grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.197. In service 6.15-8.18 as boom defence vessel.

CITY OF LIVERPOOL, hired drifter, Adty No O, 1301. Built 1907, 88grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.244. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-7.18 as patrol boat. Mined 31.7.18 off S. Forel.

CITY OF LONDON, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, MI.69 (on coming into service), MI.64 (1.18), MI.42 (9.18). Built 1907, 8917grt, 15.5kts. Armament: 8-6in, 2-6pdr AA. In service 8.1.16-8.7.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

CITY OF LONDON, hired trawler. Built 1901, 195grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.201. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

CITY OF LONDON, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.301. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CITY OF LONDON, hired drifter, Adty No 1331. Built 1907, 88grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.301. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

CITY OF MANCHESTER, hired trawler. Built 1900, 189grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.193. In service 6.15-8.18 as boom defence vessel.

CITY OF OXFORD, dummy battleship No. 1 ST. VINCENT, later kite balloon ship, mercantile conversion. Built 1882, 4026grt. Dummy battleship conversion ordered 21.10.14, ship purchased by Admiralty 28.10.14 for conversion by Harland & Wolff, Belfast, no armament, superstructure and guns built of wood and canvas, ship ballasted to suggest greater length, completed by 4.12.14. Based at Scapa Flow from 1.15, paid off in UK by 10.15. Commissioned as kite balloon ship 17.7.15-20.11.18, Y4.50 (fleet messenger pendant. no). Served in E. Mediterranean 1917-18. Sold 1920.

CITY OF PERTH, hired drifter, Adty No 1332. Built 1907, 88grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.203. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel. Renamed EMBLEM 7.19.

CITY OF ROCHESTER, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, ex-fleet messenger (Y4.13), Adty No. 1238. Built 1904, 235grt. Armament: not listed. In service as fleet messenger 18.12.14, minesweeper 17.6.17-27.11.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Served in WW2.

CITY OF SELBY, hired trawler, Adty No 193. Built 1914, 284grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.8. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Served as WESTLYN in WW2.

CITY OF YORK, hired trawler. Built 1904, 202grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.16. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

CITY OF YORK, hired screw tug. Built 1888, 77grt. In service 25.2.18-27.3.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

CIVILIAN, squadron supply ship. Built 1902, 7871grt. In service 14.8.14-25.8.14, flew red ensign. Sunk 6.10.17 by submarine off Alexandria.

CLACH-NA-CUDIN, hired drifter, Adty No 2215. Built 1908, 78grt, Buckie-reg BCK.152. Armament: 1-57 mm. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel.

CLACTON BELLE, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 930. Built 1890, 458grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 16.8.15-8.11.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

CLACTON, screw minesweeper, mercantile conversion, M.30 (1914), T.04 (9.15). Built 1904, 820grt. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 7.10.14. Mediterranean from 1915. Sunk 3.8.16 by U.73 at Chai Aghizi.

CLAIRE, hired trawler, Adty No 1466. Built 1907, 219grt, Grimsby-reg GY.318. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

CLAM, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1893, 3,552grt - damaged 5.4.18, Irish Sea (H/L/sl/un)

CLAN FERGUSON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1898, 4,808grt - lost 7.9.17, Atlantic off NW Morocco (H/L/Lr/te/un)

CLAN FORBES, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1903, 3,946grt - lost 9.6.18, Eastern Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

CLAN MACNAUGHTON, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.81 (on coming into service). Built 1911, 4985grt, 14kts, owned by Clan Line. Armament: 8-4.7in. In service 19.11.14. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Mined 3.2.15 in North Atlantic.

CLAN MACGILLIVRAY, squadron supply ship. Built 1911, 5023grt. In service 15.8.14-14.9.14, flew red ensign.

CLAN MACQUARRIE, squadron supply ship. Built 1913, 5060grt. In service 15.8.14-14.9.14, flew red ensign.

CLAN MACRAE, store carrier, Y8.101. Built 1912, 6489grt. In service 5.9.18-3.12.18, later renamed BANFFSHIRE.

CLAN MCLACHLAN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1900, 4,729grt - lost 19.7.17, near Gibraltar (H/Lr)

CLANDEBOYE, store carrier, Y8.15. Built 1913, 614grt. In service as store carrier 4.10.14-14.2.15, armament carrier (Y2.41) from 14.2.15, collier (Y3.641) from 25.3.15.

CLANS, hired drifter, Adty No 918. Built 1915, 89grt, Banff-reg BF.191. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

CLARA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 39. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

CLARA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1898, 2,425grt - lost 28.12.17, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

CLARA & ALICE, hired drifter, Adty No 1821. Built 1909, 79grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.456. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 8.15-5.18 as net vessel. Foundered 26.5.18 off Palermo.

CLARA SUTTON, hired drifter, Adty No 3069. Built 1917, 102grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.88. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.17-1919. Served in WW2.

CLARA WOOD, hired drifter, Adty No 3107. Built 1916, 88grt, Banff-reg BF.284. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as GILT EDGE in WW2.

CLARION, hired drifter, Adty No 2456. Built 1908, 100grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.271. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

CLAROSIN (ex-PRESIDENT ROSE, ex-DUEREN), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1942. Built 1897, Bremer Vulkan, Vegesack, 159grt. Captured 7.10.15 by CONQUEST, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service. Sold 18.2.20 renamed BLACKHALL.

CLASSIN (ex-SOPHIE), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1934. Built 1889, Wencke, Bremerhaven, 182grt. Captured 30.9.15 by ARETHUSA, added 10.15. Armament: 1-3pdr. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service, served as minesweeper. Sold 17.3.20 renamed M. KANGO.

CLAUDIAN, fishing vessel. Built 1899, 63grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.380. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CLAVERHOUSE (1922) – see M.23, monitor, M-class.

CLAVIS, hired drifter, Adty No 2278. Built 1911, 87grt, Buckie-reg BCK.93. In service 1.15-7.16 as net vessel. Sunk 9.7.16 by Austrian cruiser off Brindisi.

CLAYMORE, decoy or Q-ship - see AUK, hired trawler.

CLAYMORE II, hired yacht, examination tender. Built 1888, 59grt/66TM. Purchased 28.8.17. Sold 6.12.19. Served as ALOMA in WW2.

CLEARFIELD, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1909, 4,229grt - lost 24.10.16, Atlantic off NW Scotland (H/L/Lr/ge/os/te/un)

CLEARING, Admiralty steel drifter. Delivered 14.11.19, Ailsa, Troon. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 17.3.21, renamed VERNAL. Served as VERNAL in WW2.

CLEARSIN (ex-RESIE), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 858. Built 1891, Wencke, Bremerhaven, 155grt. Captured 7.10.15 by AURORA, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service, served as minesweeper mark vessel. Sold 18.2.20 renamed CLEARSIN.

CLEETHORPES, patrol paddle vessel, later minesweeper, mercantile conversion, Adty No. 0109. Built 1903, 273grt. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 19.6.16-1920, paddle minesweeeper 20.4.19. Served in Mediterranean, based at Alexandria.

CLEMATIS, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Azalea-type, ordered 5.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.35 (9.15), T.22 (1.18). Launched 29.7.15 Greenock & Grangemouth. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 2-3pdr AA or possibly 2-4in, 2-3pdr AA. Azalea-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Sold 5.2.31 Young, Sunderland.

CLEMENTINA (ex-SULTANA), hired yacht, Pendant Nos 08, 025. Built 1887, 469grt/625TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service from 22.9.14. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Beached 5.8.15 after collision off Tor Point.

CLEMENTINA II, hired trawler, Adty No 1175. Built 1903, 200grt, Aberdeen-reg A.900. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

CLEON, hired trawler, Adty No 1514. Built 1907, 266grt, Grimsby-reg GY.240. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-2.18 as minesweeper. Mined 1.2.18 off Folkestone.

CLEOPATRA, light cruiser, Caroline-class, ordered 7/8.13, 1A (1914), 40 (1.18), 88 (4.18). Launched 14.1.15 Devonport DY. 3,750 tons, 446(oa), 420(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 2-6in, 8-4in (4-6in in 1918), 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Harwich 1915-18, then Grand Fleet. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916Sold 1931 Hughes Bolckow.

CLEOPATRA, hired trawler, Adty No 657. Built 1906, 311grt, Hull-reg H.860. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-5 in BT. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed CLEOPATRA Ill 4.15.

CLEOPATRA, hired trawler, Adty No 140. Built 1907, 240grt, Milford Haven-reg M.213. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed CLEOPATRA II 12.14. Served as TEAZER in WW2.

CLEOPATRA, harbour service, accommodation ship, Devonport, renamed DEFIANCE III 1.22 (ex-steel screw corvette, Comus-class), built 1878, 2380 tons. Sold 7.31.

CLERMISTON, store carrier, Y8.73. Built 1895, 1282grt. Ex-collier (Y3.68) (ex-KING'S TOWN), in service as store carrier 19.6.17-3.1.18.

CLIFFORD, fleet messenger, Y4.40. Built 1904, 487grt. In commissioned service from 1.8.15, flew white ensign.Sunk 16.5.16 by submarine near Crete. 

CLIFTON, hired trawler, Adty No 954. Built 1906, 242grt, Grimsby-reg GY.116. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-2.17 as minesweeper. Mined 18.2.17 off Daunt LV.

CLIFTON, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Bow McLachlan SB. Cancelled 17.12.18.CLIFTON GROVE, store carrier, Y8.115. Built 1883, 249grt. Ex-collier (Y3.2260), in service as store carrier 22.1.19-6.3.19. Foundered 10.11.19.

CLIFTON GROVE, store carrier, Y8.115. Built 1883, 249grt. Ex-collier (Y3.2260), in service as store carrier 22.1.19-6.3.19. Foundered 10.11.19.

CLIFTONDALE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1901, 3,811grt - lost 24.12.17, Western Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/dk/te/un)

CLIFTONIAN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1911, 4303grt - lost 6.2.17, Atlantic off S Ireland (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

CLINCHER (ex-HS.41), tug. One of some 50 War Department tugs and steam lighters transferred to Admiralty towards end of war for HM Dockyard service and given a name. Built 1892, 368grt. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

CLINKER, water tank vessel, Minx-class. Launched 23.2.01 Willoughby, Plymouth. 390 tons, 120(oa), 115(pp)x21x9ft. 300ihp, 9kts. Served at Sheerness. Sold 1948.

CLIO, old sloop, Espiegle-class. Launched 14.3.03 Sheerness DY. 1070 tons, 210(oa), 185(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1400ihp, 13kts. Armament: 6-4in, 4-3pdr. Served in China and East Indies during war. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Suez Canal 2-4 Feb 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 12.11.20 at Bombay.

CLIO, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 86. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

CLIO, harbour service, training ship, Bangor (ex-wooden screw corvette), built 1858, 2306 tons. Sold 3.10.19.

CLIO, Admiralty blockship. Built 1889, 2733grt, 300ft. Owned by T Wilson & Sons, Hull-reg. Purchased 1914-15 (1914) for Scapa Flow. Scuttled 1914 - No.4 Barrier, in middle of Water Sound, between South Ronaldshay & Burray islands (wi - in 58.50.15N, 02.54.15W) (Lr/D/wi).

CLIVE (c1915) – see LORD CLIVE, monitor, Lord Clive-class.

CLIVE (RIM), troopship. Launched 1882 Laird. 3570 tons, 300(pp)x45x16ft. 2300ihp, 12kts. Armament: not listed. Served in East Indies 1914-18. On sale list 1919

CLIVE (RIM), sloop. Launched 10.12.19 Beardmore. 2100 tons, 270(oa), 240(pp)x38x11ft. Turbine 1700shp, 14.5kts. Armament: 4-3pdr. On sale list 1947.

CLOGHMORE (ex-GREENORE), paddle minesweeper. Built 1896, 217grt. Paddle steamer, fitting out 15.5.17, but shortly released.

CLONMEL (ex-STRANRAER), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3440, T.72 (9.18), T.99 (11.19). Launched 14.5.18 Simons. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 7.22 S. D. Harrison.

CLONSIN (ex-DR. ROBITZSCH), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 813. Built 1911, Seebeck, Geestemunde, 202grt. Detained 4.8.14 at Aberdeen, added 12.14. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service, served as minesweeper. Sold 3.20 renamed BIRKHALL.

CLOTILDE, hired trawler, Adty No 924. Built 1913, 289grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.232. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CLOUD, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3876. Launched 11.4.18, Duthie. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 1946, renamed CORNUCOPIA 1947.

CLOUDARCH, Admiralty steel drifter, building Duthie. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

CLOUDBANK, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4114, building Webster & Bickerton. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18. Completed for commercial service, named ARABIS 1922.

CLOUDBURST, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4147, building Brown's DD, Hull. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

CLOVER, hired drifter, Adty No 4329. Built 1911, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.323. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1921 as stores & water carrier. Renamed NAIRN 1.19, CLOVER 6.19. Purchased 1916, sold 1921.

CLOVER BANK, hired drifter, Adty No 561. Built 1917, 92grt, Aberdeen-reg A.731. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.17-2.18 as net vessel. Sunk 15.2.18 by German destroyers in the Dover Straits.

CLOVER BANK, hired drifter, Adty No 750. Built 1912, 78grt, Aberdeen-reg A.379. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-4.16 as net vessel. Mined 24.4.16 in British minefleld off Zeebrugge.

CLUNY HILL, hired drifter, Adty No 2400. Built 1909, 86grt, Inverness-reg INS.9. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1920 as net vessel.

CLUNY, hired drifter, Adty No 2476. Built 1908, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.71. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1920 as net vessel.

CLUPEA, hired drifter, Adty No 2447. Built 1907, 83grt, Inverness-reg INS.310. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel, fleet tender.

CLYDE, hired trawler, Adty No 971. Built 1891, 146grt, Grimsby-reg GY.317. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-10.17 as minesweeper. Sunk 14.10.17 in collision off Sidmouth.

CLYDE, hired drifter, Adty No 2013. Built 1907, 97grt, Banff-reg BF.866. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1920 as net vessel. Renamed CLYDE II 5.15.

CLYDEBURN (ex-ARMORVIK), store carrier, Y8.12. Built 1902, 553grt. In service 29.9.14-21.10.14.

CLYDESDALE, store carrier, Y8.102. Built 1905, 394grt. In service 25.6.17-21.12.17.

CLYNE CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 137. Built 1907, 252grt, Swansea-reg SA.43. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CMB.1-CMB.123, Coastal Motor Boats. All contracts for these small, high speed, torpedo-armed attack vessels, were placed with the designers, Thornycroft. They then subcontracted nearly half of the orders to eight other boat builders. 55 and 70 footers had letter suffixes to denote various engines, speeds and armament. All boats received Admiralty MB, Motor Boat numbers as well as CMB numbers.


Coastal Motor Boats, including CMBs 77 and 35, North Russia, 1919
(Yeoman of Signals George Smith DSM)

CMB.1-10, coastal motor boats, 40ft-class, ordered 1.16. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, delivered by 15.8.16. 5 tons, 45(oa), 40(pp)x8.5x2.5 to 3ft. Hull: mahogany. Petrol engine: 1-Thornycroft V.8 or V.12, 250bhp, 25kts. Armament: 1-18in torpedo (in trough), 2 to 4 Lewis MG. Crew: 2 or 3 men.

CMB.1, Motor Boat No. 781. Lost 19.6.17 in action off Ostend. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917

CMB.2, Motor Boat No. 782. Lost 9.7.18 by fire at Portsmouth. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1917/18, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918.

CMB.3, Motor Boat No. 783. Distant control boat DCB.3 in 7.18. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1917. Sold 19.5.21 J. Woodcraft.

CMB.4, Motor Boat No. 784. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1917/18, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Loaned 1921-28 to Imperial War Museum, later preserved at Hampton (1972).

CMB.5, Motor Boat No. 785. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1917/18, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sunk 1922.

CMB.6, Motor Boat No. 786. Sunk 1925 as target.

CMB.7, Motor Boat No. 787. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1917/18, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Served in Baltic 1919. Deleted from list 1921.

CMB.8, Motor Boat No. 788. Sunk 27.9.17 to avoid capture off the Belgian coast. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1917.

CMB.9, Motor Boat No. 789. Distant control boat DCB.1 in 7.18. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1917. Deleted 1935.

CMB.10, Motor Boat No. 790. Lost 7.5.18 by fire at Dover. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1917/18, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918.

CMB.11-12, coastal motor boats, 40ft-class, ordered 1.16. Built Tom Bunn, Rotherhithe, delivered by 15.8.16. 5 tons, 45(oa), 40(pp)x8.5x2.5 to 3ft. Hull: double mahogany. Petrol engine: 1-Thornycroft V.8 or V.12, 250bhp, 24.8kts. Armament: 1-18in torpedo (in trough), 2 to 4 Lewis MG. Crew: 2 or 3 men.

CMB.11, Motor Boat No. 791. Lost 2.11.17 by fire after collision off Dover.

CMB.12, Motor Boat No. 792. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1917/18, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Deleted 1935.

CMB.13, coastal motor boat, 40ft-class, Motor Boat No. 793. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1916. 5 tons, 45(oa), 40(pp)x8.5x2.5 to 3ft. Hulls: double mahogany. Petrol engine: 1-Thornycroft V.8 or V.12, 250bhp, 24.8kts. Armament: 1-18in torpedo (in trough), 2 to 4 Lewis MG. Crew: 2 or 3 men. Distant control boat DCB.2 in 7.18. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1917. Sold 10.2.20 John I. Thornycroft.

CMB.14A-CMB.39B, coastal motor boats, 55ft-class, ordered mid-1916. Built by various boat-builders, completed in different years. 11 tons, 60(oa), 55(pp)x11x3ft. Hull: Double or 3 skin mahogany. Petrol engines: various, twin-screw, 750 to 900bhp, 34 to 42kts (based on suffix). Armament: 1 or 2-18in torpedoes (in troughs; the number of torpedoes was based on the engine suffix), 4 Lewis MG, 4 depth charges. Crew: 3 to 5 men. 55 footers were designed for anti-submarine duties as well as surface ship attack. At least 21 of them were used as minelayers in 1917.

CMB.14A, Motor Boat No. 988. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1917. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918. Sold 8.5.23 Ocean Salvage Co Ltd.

CMB.15A, Motor Boat No. 989. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1917. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1917, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sold 28.9.21 F. H. Parry.

CMB.16A, Motor Boat No. 990. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1917. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918. Deleted 1922.

CMB.17A, Motor Boat No. 991. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1917. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sold 7.10.21 S. W. Wigglesworth.

CMB.18A, Motor Boat No. 993. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1917. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Lost 12.4.18 in collision off the Belgian coast

CMB.19A, Motor Boat No. 1028. Built Taylor & Bates, Chertsey, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Deleted 1924.

CMB.20A, Motor Boat No. 1016. Built Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Deleted 1924.

CMB.21B, Motor Boat No. 992. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1917. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 37kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Deleted 1924.

CMB.22B, Motor Boat No. 1032. Built Wills & Packham, Sittingbourne, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 37kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918, Ostend 10 May 1918. Deleted 1924.

CMB.23B, Motor Boat No. 1035. Built Salter Brothers, Oxford, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 37kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918, Ostend 10 May 1918. Deleted 1928

CMB.24A, Motor Boat No. 1001. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918, Ostend 10 May 1918. Served in Baltic 1919. Lost 18.8.19 in attack on Bolshevik fleet at Kronstadt.

CMB.25BD, Motor Boat No. 1004. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 2. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918, Ostend 10 May 1918. Deleted 1921.

CMB.26B, Motor Boat No. 1002. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 37kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honours Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918, Ostend 10 May 1918. Deleted 1920.

CMB.27A, Motor Boat No. 1003. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Deleted 1922.

CMB.28A, Motor Boat No. 1006. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Served in Baltic 1919. Deleted 1921.

CMB.29A, Motor Boat No. 1037. Built Rowhedge Iron Works, Rowhedge, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Deleted 1922.

CMB.30B, Motor Boat No. 1033. Built Wills & Packham, Sittingbourne, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 37kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918, Ostend 10 May 1918. Deleted 1928.

CMB.31BD, Motor Boat No. 1005. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 2. Deleted 1924.

CMB.32A, Motor Boat No. 1026. Built Frank Maynard, Chiswick, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Deleted 1924.

CMB.33A, Motor Boat No. 1007. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Sunk 12.4.18 in action off Ostend. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918.

CMB.34A, Motor Boat No. 1008. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Deleted 1921.

CMB.35A, Motor Boat No. 1038. Built Rowhedge Iron Works, Rowhedge, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Deleted 1921.

CMB.36A, Motor Boat No. 1009. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1924.

CMB.37A, Motor Boat No. 1018. Built Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Sold 8.10.21 J. A. Taylor.

CMB.38B, Motor Boat No. 1027. Built Frank Maynard, Chiswick, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 37kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918. Deleted 1928.

CMB.39B, Motor Boat No. 1017. Built Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 37kts. Torpedoes: 1. Lost 28.4.18 by fire at Dunkirk.

CMB.40-CMB.61, coastal motor boats, 40ft-class, ordered mid-1916. Built by various boat-builders, all completed 1918. 5 tons, 45(oa), 40(pp)x8.5x2.5 to 3ft. Hulls: all double mahogany. Petrol engine: all 1-Fiat, 275bhp, 35kts. Armament: 1-18in torpedo (in trough), 2 to 4 Lewis MG. Crew: 2 or 3 men.

CMB.40, Motor Boat No. 1213. Built Thornycroft, Hampton. Nominal depot ship OSEA from 6.18. Sunk 11.8.18 by A/C off Terschelling. ?Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918.

CMB.41, Motor Boat No. 1214. Built Thornycroft, Hampton. Damaged and interned in Holland 11.8.18 after A/C action off Terschelling. ?Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918 (but not listed). Sold 9.3.22 John I. Thornycroft, renumbered 1842, reconditioned, sold to Spain for anti-smuggling duties.

CMB.42, Motor Boat No. 1215. Built Thornycroft, Hampton. Sunk 11.8.18 by A/C off Terschelling. ?Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918 (but not listed).

CMB.43, Motor Boat No. 1228. Built Taylor & Bates, Chertsey. Sold 9.3.22 John 1. Thornycroft.

CMB.44, Motor Boat No. 1221. Built J. W. Brooks, Lowestoft. Damaged and interned in Holland 11.8.18 after A/C action off Terschelling. ?Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918 (but not listed). Sold 9.3.22 John 1. Thornycroft, renumbered 1841, reconditioned, sold to Spain for anti-smuggling duties.

CMB.45, Motor Boat No. 1230. Built J. W. Brooks, Lowestoft. Deleted 1921.

CMB.46, Motor Boat No. 1222. Built Frank Maynard, Chiswick. Deleted 1921.

CMB.47, Motor Boat No. 1216. Built Thornycroft, Hampton. Caught fire and sank 11.8.18 after A/C action off Terschelling. ?Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918 (but not listed).

CMB.48, Motor Boat No. 1217. Built Thornycroft, Hampton. Damaged and interned in Holland 11.8.18 after A/C action off Terschelling. ?Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918 (but not listed). Sold 9.3.22 John 1. Thornycroft,

CMB.49, Motor Boat No. 1229. Built Taylor & Bates, Chertsey. Deleted 1928.

CMB.50, Motor Boat No. 1218. Built Thornycroft, Hampton. Scuttled 19.7.18 in Heligoland Bight. ?Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918 (but not listed).

CMB.51, Motor Boat No. 1225. Built Salter Brothers, Oxford. Deleted 1921.

CMB.52, Motor Boat No. 1226. Built Salter Brothers, Oxford. Deleted 1921.

CMB.53, Motor Boat No. 1223. Built Frank Maynard, Chiswick. Deleted 1920.

CMB.54, Motor Boat No. 1224. Built Frank Maynard, Chiswick. Deleted 1921.

CMB.55, Motor Boat No. 1219. Built Thornycroft, Hampton. Sold 9.3.22 John 1. Thornycroft, renumbered 1840, reconditioned, sold to Spain for anti-smuggling duties.

CMB.56, Motor Boat No. 1220. Built Thornycroft, Hampton. Deleted 1921.

CMB.57, Motor Boat No. 1211. Built Wills & Packham, Sittingbourne. Deleted 1921.

CMB.58, Motor Boat No. 1212. Built Wills & Packham, Sittingbourne. Deleted 1921.

CMB.59, Motor Boat No. 1232. Built J. W. Brooks, Lowestoft. Deleted 1928.

CMB.60, Motor Boat No. 1227. Built Salter Brothers, Oxford. Sold 1920, renamed ONWARD IV.

CMB.61, Motor Boat No. 1231. Built Salter Brothers, Oxford. Deleted 1921.

CMB.62BD-CMB.99ED, coastal motor boats, 55ft-class, ordered mid-1916. Built by various boat-builders, completed in different years. 11 tons, 60(oa), 55(pp)x11x3ft. Hull: Double or 3 skin mahogany. Petrol engines: various, twin-screw 750 to 900bhp, 34 to 42kts (based on suffix). Armament: 1 or 2-18in torpedoes (in troughs; the number of torpedoes was based on the engine suffix), 4 Lewis MG, 4 depth charges. Crew: 3 to 5 men. 55 footers were designed for anti-submarine duties as well as surface ship attack. At least 21 of them were used as minelayers in 1917.

CMB.62BD, Motor Boat No. 1044. Built Salter Brothers, Oxford, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 2. Served in Baltic 1919. Lost 18.8.19 in attack on Bolshevik fleet, Kronstadt.

CMB.63BD, Motor Boat No. 1043. Built Wills & Packham, Sittingbourne, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 2. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918. Deleted 1921.

CMB.64BD, Motor Boat No. 1034. Built Wills & Packham, Sittingbourne, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 2. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918. Deleted 1921.

CMB.65A, Motor Boat No. 1011. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1921.

CMB.66BD, Motor Boat No. 1046. Built Frank Maynard, Chiswick, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 2. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918. Deleted 1921.

CMB.67A, Motor Boat No. 1036. Built Salter Brothers, Oxford, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Lost 18.8.19 in attack on Bolshevik fleet, Kronstadt.

CMB.68B, Motor Boat No. 1029. Built Taylor & Bates, Chertsey, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 37kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918. Sold 8.10.21 J. A. Taylor.

CMB.69A, Motor Boat No. 1019. Built Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1924

CMB.70A, Motor Boat No. 1023. Built Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918. Deleted 1921.

CMB.71A, Motor Boat No. 1047. Built Frank Maynard, Chiswick, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Missing 15.10.18, believed foundered after collision off Belgian coast. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918.

CMB.72A, Motor Boat No. 1020. Built Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Served in Baltic 1919. Deleted 1921.

CMB.73B, Motor Boat No. 1030. Built Taylor & Bates, Chertsey, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 37kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918. Sold 2.23 J. A. Taylor,

CMB.74B, Motor Boat No. 1031. Built Taylor & Bates, Chertsey, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 37kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918. Deleted 1924.

CMB.75B, Motor Boat No. 1024. Built Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 37kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1928.

CMB.76A, Motor Boat No. 1013. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918. Deleted 1921.

CMB.77A, Motor Boat No. 1022. Built Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1921.

CMB.78E, Motor Boat No. 1012. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft Y.12, each 350bhp, 40kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1921.

CMB.79A, Motor Boat No. 1025. Built Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft V12, each 250bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 1. Served in Baltic 1919. Lost 18.9.19 in attack on Bolshevik fleet at Kronstadt.

CMB.80C, Motor Boat No. 1010. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Sunbeam, each 450bhp, 41kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted after 7.28, before 10.32.

CMB.81C, Motor Boat No. 1021. Built Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Sunbeam, each 450bhp, 41kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1932.

CMB.82C, Motor Boat No. 1015. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Sunbeam, each 450bhp, 41kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1923, sank on passage to Portsmouth.

CMB.83CE, Motor Boat No. 1041. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2. Torpedoes: 2. Deleted 1932.

CMB.84C, Motor Boat No. 1040. Built Taylor & Bates, Chertsey, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Sunbeam, each 450bhp, 41kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1932.

CMB.85C, Motor Boat No. 1238. Built Frank Maynard, Chiswick, completed 1919. Engines: 2-Sunbeam, each 450bhp, 41kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1932.

CMB.86BD, Motor Boat No. 1039. Built Taylor & Bates, Chertsey, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 2. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918. Served in Baltic 1919. Deleted 1921.

CMB.87B, Motor Boat No. 1014. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 37kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1922.

CMB.88BD, Motor Boat No. 1237. Built Frank Maynard, Chiswick, completed 1919. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 2. Deleted 1921.

CMB.89BD, Motor Boat No. 1045. Builder not known, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 2. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918. Deleted 1928.

CMB.90BD, Motor Boat No. 1235. Built Rowhedge Iron Works, Rowhedge, completed 1919. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 2. Sunk 1923 as target.

CMB.91BD, Motor Boat No. 1234. Built Rowhedge Iron Works, Rowhedge, completed 1919. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 2. Deleted 1928.

CMB.92BD, Motor Boat No. 1238. Built Rowhedge Iron Works, Rowhedge, completed 1919. Engines: 2-Green 12, each 275bhp, 35kts. Torpedoes: 2. Deleted 1928.

CMB.93E, Motor Boat No. 1042. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft Y.12, each 350bhp, 40kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1928.

CMB.94E, Motor Boat No. 1048. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft Y.12, each 350bhp, 40kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1928.

CMB.95E, Motor Boat No. 1049. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft Y.12, each 350bhp, 40kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1928.

CMB.96E, Motor Boat No. 1050. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1918. Engines: 2-Thornycroft Y.12, each 350bhp, 40kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1924.

CMB.97E, Motor Boat No. 1233. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, year of completion not listed. Engines: 2-Thornycroft Y.12, each 350bhp, 40kts. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1928.

CMB.98ED, Motor Boat No. 1241. Built Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1919. Engines: 2-Thornycroft Y.12, each 350bhp. Torpedoes: 2. Deleted 1928.

CMB.99ED, Motor Boat No. 1242. Built Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1919. Engines: 2-Thornycroft Y.12, each 350bhp. Torpedoes: 2. Lost 1920 by fire at Portsmouth.

CMB.100M-CMB.111, minelaying coastal motor boats, 70ft-class. Designed from 11.17, twelve boats ordered 1.18, of which seven cancelled. Remaining five built by various boat builders, completed different years. 24 tons, 72(oa), 70(pp)x14x3.5ft. Hull: 3 skin mahogany. Petrol engines: two types. Armament: 6 Lewis MG, 4 depth charges, 7 sinker mines (in troughs; six torpedoes could be carried in place of 4 mines).

CMB.100M, Motor Boat No. 1267. Built by Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1919. Engines: 2-Thornycroft Y.12 each 375bhp, 26kts. Deleted 1921.

CMB.102MT, Motor Boat No. 1268. Built by Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1919. Engines: 2-Thornycroft Y.24, 36kts. Renamed HORNET 1923. Served in WW2.

CMB.101M, Motor Boat No. 1264. Building started by Thornycroft, Woolston, completed at Portsmouth DY, completed 1919. Engines: 2-Thornycroft Y.12, each 375bhp, 26kts. Sold 9.2.20 A. E. Guiness.

CMB.103MT, Motor Boat No. 1257. Built by Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1920. Engines: 2-Thornycroft Y.24, 36kts. Deleted 1928. In service 1942-44, remains at Gosport (1972).

CMB.104MT, Motor Boat No. 1258. Built by Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1920. Engines: 2-Thornycroft Y.24, 36kts. Laid up 1928. Served in WW2.

CMB.105-CMB.111 (Motor Boat Nos.1259-1263, 1265-1266) were cancelled.

CMB.112, coastal motor boat, 40ft-class, ordered mid-1916, Motor Boat No. 1532. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1919. 5 tons, 45(oa), 40(pp)x8.5x2.5 to 3ft. Hull: cedar. Petrol engine: 1-Thornycroft V.12, 37kts. Armament: 1-18in torpedo (in trough), 2 to 4 Lewis MG. Crew: 2 or 3 men. Deleted 1928.

CMB.113CK-CMB.120F, coastal motor boats, 55ft-class, ordered mid-1916. Built by various boat-builders, completed in different years. 11 tons, 60(oa), 55(pp)x11x3ft. Hull: Double or 3 skin mahogany. Petrol engines: various, twin-screw 750 to 900bhp, 34 to 42kts (based on suffix). Armament: 1 or 2-18in torpedoes (in troughs; the number of torpedoes was based on the engine suffix), 4 Lewis MG, 4 depth charges. Crew: 3 to 5 men. 55 footers were designed for anti-submarine duties as well as surface ship attack.

CMB.113CK, Motor Boat No. 1175. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, year of completion not listed. Engines: 2. Torpedoes: 2. Deleted 1925.

CMB.114D, Motor Boat No. 1243. Built Taylor & Bates, Chertsey, completed 1919. Engines: 2-Green 18, each 450bhp. Torpedoes: 1. Caught fire and sank 4.23 off the Nab.

CMB.115DE, Motor Boat No. 1244. Built Taylor & Bates, Chertsey, completed 1919. Engines: 2-Green 18, each 450bhp, 40kts. Torpedoes: 2. Deleted 1930.

CMB.116D, Motor Boat No. 1239. Built Wills & Packham, Sittingbourne, completed 1919. Engines: 2-Green 18, each 450bhp. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted c1932.

CMB.117D, Motor Boat No. 1240. Built Wills & Packham, Sittingbourne, completed 1919. Engines: 2-Green 18, each 450bhp. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted c1932.

CMB.118D, Motor Boat No. 1562. Built Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1920. Engines: 2-Green 18, each 450bhp. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted c1932.

CMB.119D, Motor Boat No. 1563. Built Camper & Nicholson, Gosport, completed 1920. Engines: 2-Green 18, each 450bhp. Torpedoes: 1. Deleted 1932.

CMB.120F, Motor Boat No. not listed. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, year of completion not listed. Engines: 2. Torpedoes:1. Deleted 1925.

CMB.121-123, coastal motor boats, 40ft-class, ordered mid-1916. Built Thornycroft, Hampton, completed 1921. 5 tons, 45(oa), 40(pp)x8.5x2.5 to 3ft. Hull: double mahogany. Petrol engine: 1-Green 12, 275bhp, 38kts. Armament: 1-18in torpedo (in trough), 2 to 4 Lewis MG. Crew: 2 or 3 men. Deleted 1929.

CMB.121, Motor Boat No. 1689. Deleted 1929.

CMB.122, Motor Boat No. 1690. Deleted 1929.

CMB.123, Motor Boat No. 1691. Sold 1928 Netherlands Navy.

CMB's, Motor Boat or Builders numbers

CMB, Motor Boat No. 1265, 70ft-class. Building Woolston and reported completed at Pembroke DY.

CMB, Motor Boat No. 1535, 70ft-class. Building Hampton, armed with triple troughs for 18in torpedoes, 3 twin Lewis MG, 4 depth charges, powered by Green 24 cylinder engines, apparently not completed for Royal Navy.

CMB's, Motor Boat Nos. 1536-1562 (but see CMB.118D/MB 1562 above), 11 vessels, probably 55ft-class. Cancelled.

CMB, Motor Boat No. 1571, 40ft-class. Built, not added to Royal Navy.

CMB's, Motor Boat Nos. 1693-1708, 16 vessels, 40ft-class, CMB.121-type. Cancelled.

CMB, Builder's No. 917, 40ft-class. Built, not added to Royal Navy.

CMB, Builder's No. 1622, 45ft-class. Built by Thornycroft to similar CMB designs, but not used by Royal Navy.

 


 

COADJUTOR, hired trawler, Adty No 1415. Built 1915, 207grt, Granton-reg GN.41. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

COALAXE (ex-T.36, ex-Argentine SELS), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian, Axe-name, Adty No. 4346. Built 1910, Hall Russell, 263grt. Reported seized in White Sea 3.8.18, but possibly one of eight handed over by White Russians. Sold 11.5.20, renamed CALICUT 1921.

COALSIN (ex-TONI), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 859. Built 1892, Tecklenborg, Geesternunde, 130grt. Captured 7.10.15 by MENTOR, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service, served as minesweeper mark vessel. Sold 5.10.20, renamed LACEBY 1922.

COBRA, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, later designated B-class, turbine-powered. Wrecked 19.9.01.

COCHIN, tug, Poultry-class. Ordered 1918 for canal and harbour work. Launched 20.5.19 Yarwood. 65 tons gross. 75(pp)x15x6 ft. Compound 185ihp. 8kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold c1946.

COCHRANE, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Warrior or improved Duke of Edinburgh-class, 19 (1914), 41 (1.18). N.10 (4.18). Launched 20.5.05 Fairfield. 13,550 tons, 505(oa), 480(pp)x73x26ft. TE 23000ihp, 23kts. Armament: 6-9.2in, 4-7.5in, 1-12pdr, 29-3pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 1in deck, 6in guns. 2nd CS Grand Fleet 1914-17, North America and West Indies 1917-18, then returned to 2nd CS. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Stranded 14.11.18 in the Mersey.

COCKATRICE (was to be named KINGFISHER 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class, H.73 (1914), H.26 (1.18). Launched 8.11.12 Hawthorn Lealie. c935-957 tons, 267(oa), 260(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 24500shp, 30kts. Armament: 3-4in, 2-21in tt. All class formed 4th DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then 4th and 6th DF Portsmouth, Devonport or Dover. Sold 9.5.21 Ward. Hayle.

COCKATRICE, hired trawler, Adty No 802. Built 1894, 115grt, Grimsby-reg GY.610. In service 11.14-6.15 as minesweeper. Renamed COCKATRICE II 2.15. Mercantile loss 23.9.16.

COCKCHAFER, river gunboat, Insect-class, ordered 2.15 as "China Gunboat" for service on Danube. Served elsewhere, P.95 (1.16), P.83 (1.18). Launched 16.12.15 Barclay Curle. 645 tons, 237(oa), 230(pp)x36x4ft. TE 2000ihp,14kts, twin screws in tunnels. Armament: 2-6in, 2-12pdr. North Sea 1916-18, then White Sea. Log Book Availability. Sold 1949 at Singapore.

COCKCROFT, decoy or Q-ship – see BRYONY, convoy sloop.

COCKELYTE, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.51, patrol boat.

COCKLE, lighter/barge (ex-light vessel). Served as BDV gate vessel 7.15-1917.

COCKSEDGE, decoy or Q-ship - see HARMONIC, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.240) conversion.

CODFISH (ex-FOREMOST II), boarding tug, N.55 (9.15), N.27 (1.18). Built 1915, 123grt. Purchased as unarmed boarding vessel with Downs Boarding Flotilla, based at Ramsgate to 1918, in service 1.6.15-12.1.20. Believed renamed CETO 3.18, one of two Ramsgate parent ships.

COLD SNAP, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3875. Launched 28.1.18, Duthie. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 1945, renamed WHITEHILL 1948.

COLDBLAST, Admiralty steel drifter. Launched 19.11.19, Ailsa, Troon. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 17.3.21, renamed ELSIE BRUCE.

COLEUS, hired drifter, Adty No 2745. Built 1916, 102grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.678. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.16-10.18 as net vessel. Mined 4.10.18 off Dover.

COLLEAGUE, hired trawler, Adty No 1631. Built 1915, 207grt, Granton-reg GN.53. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

COLLEEN, harbour service, base ship, Queenstown (ex-ROYALIST, ex-corvette, ex-composite screw sloop, Satellite-class), built 1883, 1420 tons. Sold 19.2.23.

COLLEEN (old), harbour service, on sale list, Devonport; gunnery tender 5.18, renamed EMERALD ?.18, CUCKOO 5.18 (ex-HAWK, ex-Coastguard gunboat), built 1869, 416 tons. Sold 10.8.22.

COLLEEN II, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 198. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

COLLEGIAN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1899, 7,520grt - lost 20.10.17, Eastern Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un)

COLLENA, hired trawler, Adty No 1585. Built 1915, 293grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.115. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

COLLIN CRAIG, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4451, building George Brown. Cancelled after 11.18. Not known if completed for commercial service.

COLLINGWOOD, dreadnought battleship, St Vincent-class, 26 (1914), 42 (1.18), 03 (4.18). Launched 7.11.08 Devonport DY. 19,250 tons, 536(oa), 500(pp)x84x27ft. Turbine 24500shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-12in, 20-4in, 2-18in tt. Armour: 10in sides, 3in deck, 11in guns. 1st BS Grand Fleet 1914-16, then 4th BS. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 12.12.22 Cashmore.

COLLINGWOOD, dummy battleship No.2 – see MICHIGAN, mercantile conversion.

COLLINGWOOD, fishing trawler. Built 1902, 172grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1229. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

COLLINSON (1919), survey ship – see AMERSHAM, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class.

COLNE, destroyer, River-class, two high funnels, designated E-class. Launched 21.2.05 Thornycroft. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. China Station 1914, Mediterranean 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Log Book Availability. Sold 4.11.19 J. H. Lee, Dover.

COLOMBO, light cruiser, Capetown or Carlisle-class, ordered 6/7.17, 7A (6.19). Launched 18.12.18 Fairfield. 4,190 tons, 451(oa) trawler bow, 425(pp)x43x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA, 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Log Book Availability. AA ship 1943. Sold 22.1.48 BU Cashmere.

COLOMBO, Admiralty trawler, Indian-built, Castle-type. Launched 1919, Burn & Co, Calcutta. Teak planking on steel frames, 265grt/588 tons deep, 125(pp)x33x12ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as unarmed minesweeper or fishing vessel. Listed to 4.32.

COLONIAL, hired drifter, Adty No 1067. Built 1908, 84grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.71. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as EASTERN DAWN in WW2.

COLONSAY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 82. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

COLOSSUS, dreadnought battleship, improved Neptune or Colossus-class, 93 (1914), 43 (1.18), 24 (4.18). Launched 9.4.10 Scotts. 20,000 tons, 546(oa), 510(pp)x86x27ft. Turbine 25000shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-12in, 16-4in, 3-21in tt (4-4in replaced by 2-3pdr AA). Armour: 11in sides, 3in deck. 11in guns. 1st BS Grand Fleet until 1916, then 4th BS. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 7.28 Alloa S. Bkg. Co, Rosyth.

COLTMAN, hired trawler, Adty No 344. Built 1907, 312grt, Hull-reg H.973. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

COLUMBA, hired trawler. Built 1893, 138grt, Granton-reg GN.43. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.16-3.18 as boom defence vessel. Mined 10.3.18 off May Island.

COLUMBELLA (ex-COLUMBIA, right, as SS Columbia, Photo Ships), armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.89 (on coming into service), MI.69 (1.18), MI.36 (4.18). Built 1902, 8,292grt, 18kts, owned by Anchor Line. Armament: 6-6in, 2-6pdr. Crew (7.15): 28 officers & 270 crew (bi). In service 20.11.14-6.6.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

COLUMBIA, hired trawler, Adty No 200. Built 1886, 266grt, Hull-reg H.42. In service 9.14-5.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/15. Sunk 1.5.15 by German TB off Thornton Ridge, Foreness.

COLUMBINE, harbour service, base ship, Rosyth, renamed COLUMBINE (old) 11.19 (ex-WILD SWAN, ex-composite screw sloop, Osprey-class), built 1876, 1130 tons. Sold 4.5.20.

COMELY, hired drifter, Adty No 2387. Built 1907, 95grt, Peterhead-reg PD.539. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

COMELY, hired motor drifter, Adty No 2868. Built 1904, 51grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.207. In service 4.17-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed COMELY II 6.17.

COMELY BANK, hired drifter, Adty No 2279. Built 1914, 87grt, Aberdeen-reg A.31. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

COMET, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.25 (1914, cancelled 1916). Launched 23.6.10 Fairfield. c720-760 tons, 246(oa), 240(pp)x25x8ft. Turbine 13500shp, 27kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 2nd DF, Grand Fleet 1914-15, six ships to Mediterranean in 1915, five more in 1916, all there by 1918. Sunk 6.8.18 by Austrian submarine in the Mediterranean.

COMET, paddle launch-tug, ex-RIM, ex-official yacht of British Resident at Baghdad. 144 tons. Armed with 1-3pdr from ESPIEGLE, later 1-6pdr/3-3pdr/2-MGs. In service from 5.11.14. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1914/15. Lost after grounding in Tigris 1.12.15.

COMET STAR, hired drifter, Adty No 2138. Built 1906, 60grt, Londonderry-reg LY.44. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

COMMANDANT, hired trawler, Adty No 1440. Built 1915, 207grt, Granton-reg GN.36. In service 4.15-4.16 as minesweeper. Mined 2.4.16 off Sunk LV.

COMMANDER FULLERTON, hired trawler, Adty No 3063. Built 1915, 227grt, Hull-reg H.286. In service 9.17-12.17 as auxiliary patrol vessel (also escort). Sunk 12.12.17 by German destroyers in North Sea.

COMMANDER HOLBROOK, fishing trawler. Built 1915, 227grt, Hull-reg H.223. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

COMMANDER HORTON, fishing trawler. Built 1915, 227grt, Hull-reg H.233. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

COMMANDER NASMITH, hired trawler, Adty No 1958. Built 1915, 243grt, Hull-reg H.385. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

COMMERCE, hired screw tug. Built 1907, 103grt. Loaned by Russian Government, in service 15.11.16-1.6.17. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

COMMISSIONER, hired trawler, Adty No 1690. Built 1905, 161grt, Granton-reg GN.18. In service with patrol organisation 3.17-1919, armed with 2-12pdr, 1-3pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Also Q-ship (aka CHAMPION, RECORDER, ROLLER) armed with 1-12pdr, 1-4pdr.

COMMODORE, decoy or Q-ship - see TELESIA, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.1155) conversion.

COMMODORE, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 137grt, Granton-reg GN.33. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

COMMODORE, hired drifter. Built 1903, 88grt, Inverness-reg INS.544. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

COMMONWEAL (ex-COMMONWEALTH), boarding tug, N.99 (reported 2.15, may have been earlier), N.28 (1.18). Built 1902, 115grt. Purchased as unarmed boarding vessel with Downs Boarding Flotilla, based at Ramsgate to 1918, in service 30.10.14-7.6.19.

COMMONWEALTH, pre-dreadnought battleship, King Edward VII-class, 31 (1914), 44 (1.18), 31 (4.18), N.88 (6.18). Launched 13.5.03 Fairfield. 16,350 tons, 457(oa), 425(pp)x78x26ft. TE 18000ihp, 19kts. Armament: 4-12in, 4-9.2in, 10-6in, 12-12pdr, 5-18in tt. Armour: 9in sides, 2in deck, 12in guns. 3rd BS Grand Fleet 8.14, four of class still with Grand Fleet in 1918. Log Book Availability. Sold 18.11.21 Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

COMPANION, hired trawler, Adty No 3012. Built 1903, 163grt, Granton-reg GN.23. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.17-1919 as training ship.

COMPATRIOT, decoy or Q-ship – see TAMARISK, convoy sloop.

COMRADE, hired trawler, Adty No 1500. Built 1906, 161grt, Granton-reg GN.30. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1919.

COMRADES, hired drifter, Adty No 3247. Built 1903, 63grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.990. In service 1.16-10.17 as net vessel. Mined 18.10.17 off Cape Antifer.

COMTE HORACE VAN DER BURGH, fishing trawler. Built 1907, 200grt, Ostend-reg O.55. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

COMUS, light cruiser, Caroline-class, ordered 7/8.13, 5C (1914), A7 (3.16), 45 (1.18), 02 (4.18). Launched 16.12.14 Swan Hunter. 3,750 tons, 446(oa), 420(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 2-6in, 8-4in (4-6in in 1918), 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Grand Fleet 1915-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 28.7.34 Ward, Barrow.

CON-AMORE, hired drifter, Adty No 1784. Built 1909, 88grt, Buckie-reg BCK.45. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

CONAN DOYLE, fishing trawler. Built 1915, 314grt, Hull-reg H.240. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CONCORD, light cruiser, Centaur-class, ordered 12.14 (used material originally ordered for Turkish scout cruiser), 2A (9.15), 46 (1.18), 15 (4.18). Launched 1.4.16 Armstrong. 3,750 tons, 446(oa), 420(pp)x42x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 28.5kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Harwich Force from completion. Sold 8.35 Metal Ind, Rosyth.

CONCORD, hired trawler, Adty No 722. Built 1905, 235grt, Grimsby-reg GY.95. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed CONCORD Ill 12.15.

CONCORD, hired drifter, Adty No 439. Built 1903, 65grt, Peterhead-reg PD.507. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.16-1919 as net vessel, hospital vessel. Renamed CONNARD 10.17.

CONCORD II, hired drifter, Adty No 2020. Built 1906, 81grt, Banff-reg BF.162. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel.

CONCORDIA, hired drifter. Built 1913, 91grt, Banff-reg BF.615. In service 1.16-1920 on misc. service. Served in WW2.

CONDOR, hired trawler, Adty No 920. Built 1900, 191grt, Plymouth-reg PH.15. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CONDOR, hired trawler, no Adty number. Built 1905, 227grt, Grimsby-reg GY.85. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-11.14. Mined or foundered 22.11.14 off Lowestoft.

CONDOR, hired drifter, Adty No 1087. Built 1905, 63grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.338. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed CONDOR II 4.15.

CONDOR, hired drifter. Built 1907, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.528. In service 2.16-1919 as tender, examination vessel. Renamed RAWLINSON 8.18.

CONDOR, hired screw tug. Built 1901, 90grt. In service 2.8.14-1.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

CONDUCTOR, hired trawler, no Adty number. Built 1903, 163grt, Granton-reg GN.21. In service 10.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

CONFEDERATE, hired trawler, Adty No 317. Built 1913, 202grt, Granton-reg GN.81. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CONFIANCE, iron dockyard tug. Launched 1884 Poden, Northwich. 270 tons 107(pp)x19ft. 350ihp. Was NAVIGATOR, purchased 4.85. Served in Devonport, tender to DEFIANCE, sometimes flew white ensign. Sold 5.47.

CONFIER, hired drifter, Adty No 761. Built 1910, 69grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.658. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

CONFLAGRATION, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4200. Delivered 25.9.19, Watson. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 3.9.20, same name, renamed MADELEINE JEANNE 1927.

CONFLICT, destroyer, 27-knotter, designated A-class, P.24 (1914), D.96 (9.15, cancelled 4.17) D.18 (1.18). Launched 13.12.94 White. c280-350 tons, c200(pp)x20x5.5ft. TE c3500-4500ihp, 27kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 20.5.20 Ward, Milford Haven.

CONGO, hired trawler, Adty No 822. Built 1897, 152grt, Grimsby-reg GY.274. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1.17. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, later requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

CONIE, hired drifter. Built 1907, 85grt, Banff-reg BF.93. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel water carrier.

CONINGSBY, hired trawler, Adty No 34. Built 1906, 257grt, Boston-reg BN.119. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CONNAGE (ex-NINE), hired drifter, Adty No 2907. Built 1901, 77grt, Buckie-reg BCK.197. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

CONNIE, hired trawler. Built 1900, 198grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.194. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

CONQUERESS, tug, W.16 (1.18). Launched 1913 Hepple. 240 tons, 96(pp)x20x8ft. TE 700ihp. Hired 22.1.15, purchased 6.10.15. Served in Rosyth, believe flew blue ensign, rescue tug 1917-18. Sold 6.5.53 Pollock & Brown, Northam to BU.

CONQUEROR, dreadnought battleship, Orion-class, 06 (1914), 47 (1.18), 95 (4.18). Launched 1.5.11 Beardmore. 22,500 tons, 581(oa), 545(pp)x88x27ft. Turbine 27000shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-13.5in, 16-4in, 3-21in tt (2 AA guns added during war). Armour: 12in sides, 3in deck, 11in guns. 2nd BS Grand Fleet 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 19.12.22 Cox & Danks, Upnor.

CONQUEROR, hired paddle tug. Built 1897, 224grt. HM Dockyard service 9.11.16-18.2.19, renamed QUERY 2.18. Normally flew the red ensign.

CONQUEROR, hired screw tug. Built 1901, 55grt. In service 9.18-9.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

CONQUEROR II, hired yacht, Pendant No 051. Built 1889, 407grt/526TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service from 1.2.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Sunk 26.9.16 by U.52 in Fair Island Channel.

CONQUEROR II, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 148grt, Aberdeen-reg A.360. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CONQUEST, light cruiser, Caroline-class, ordered 7/8.13, C0 (1914), 48 (1.18), 37 (4.18). Launched 20.1.15 Chatham DY. 3,750 tons, 446(oa), 420(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 2-6in, 8-4in (4-6in in 1918), 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Harwich 1915-18. Sold 29.8.30 Metal Ind, Rosyth.

CONSOLATION, hired drifter, Adty No 2766. Built 1906, 70grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.596. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel.

CONSORT, hired trawler, Adty No 1612. Built 1909, 181grt, Grimsby-reg GY.498. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

CONSTANCE, light cruiser, Calliope-class, ordered 9.14, C5 (1914), 49 (1.18), 90 (4.18). Launched 12.9.15 Cammell Laird. 3,750 tons, 446(oa), 420(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 4-6in, 1-4in AA. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Grand Fleet from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 8.6.36 Arnott Young.

CONSTANCE, fishing trawler. Built 1902, 166grt, Leith-reg LH.. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CONSTANCE, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1891, 400grt. Armed with 3-MG. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

CONSTANCY (ex-COMMERCE), hired drifter, Adty No 2039. Built 1903, 63grt, Banff-reg BF.373. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

CONSTANT FRIEND, hired drifter, Adty No 1834. Built 1912, 92grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1172. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel, hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

CONSTANT HOPE, hired drifter, Adty No 1564. Built 1913, 86grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.32. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

CONSTANT STAR, hired drifter. Built 1911, 98grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1158. In service 8.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

CONTACT - see C.505, tug.

CONTEST (was to be named KITTIWAKE 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class, H.63 (1914), H.28 (1917). Launched 7.1.13 Hawthorn Leslie. c935-957 tons, 267(oa), 260(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 24500shp, 30kts. Armament: 3-4in, 2-21in tt. All class formed 4th DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then 4th and 6th DF Portsmouth, Devonport or Dover. Sunk 18.9.17 by submarine in the Channel. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916.

CONTRACT, hired screw tug. Built 1907, 38grt. In service 6.18-4.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

CONTRIVE, hired drifter, Adty No 1819. Built 1911, 95grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1123. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel, hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

CONTROLLER, hired trawler, Adty No 298. Built 1913, 201grt, Granton-reg GN.79. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CONVALLARIA, hired drifter, Adty No 2394. Built 1910, 77grt, Banff-reg BF.169. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

CONVOLVULUS, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 1.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.23 (1.18). Launched 19.5.17 Barclay Curle. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship, other names ABNEY, MANTON. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

CONWAY, hired trawler, Adty No 1532. Built 1904, 228grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1288. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CONWAY, harbour service, training ship, Liverpool (ex-NILE, ex-screw 2nd rate ship-of-the-line), built 1839, 4375 tons. Stranded and lost 14.4.53; wreck burnt 31.10.56.

CONWAY CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1987. Built 1916, 274grt, Swansea-reg SA.35. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

COOGIE (RAN) (ex-LANCASHIRE WITCH), patrol vessel, ex-civilian. Built 1887, 762grt. Armed with 1-4.7in/2-3pdr. In service 5.18-1921 in Australian waters.

COOKSIN (ex-HERBERT), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 860. Built 1896, Seebeck, Geestemunde, 149grt. Captured 7.10.15 by British warship, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service, served as minesweeper mark vessel. Sold 17.3.20 renamed LOWHAR.

COOMASIN (ex-HEPPENS), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1933. Built 1897, Neptun, Rostock, 170grt. Captured 7.10.15 by ARETHUSA, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service. Renamed CINCERIA 9.19, COOMASIN 12.19. Sold 11.5.20, renamed CONOVIUM 1921.

COOT, hired trawler, Adty No 420. Built 1906, 172grt, Hull-reg H.897. In service 11.14-1920 as minesweeper armed with 2-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Also Q-ship (aka BURMAH, DORA, KIA ORA, LORNE) 3.17-11.18 armed with 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr.

COQUET, hired trawler. Built 1901, 174grt, Aberdeen-reg A.390. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

COQUETTE, destroyer, two-funnelled 30-knotter, designated D-class, N.21 (1914), D.37 (9.15). Launched 25.11.97 Thornycroft. c340 tons, 210(pp)x191x7ft. TE 5800ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Nore Local Defence Flotilla. Mined 7.3.16 off East Coast.

COR IV (ex-HS.72), tug. One of some 50 War Department tugs and steam lighters transferred to Admiralty towards end of war for HM Dockyard service and given a name. Built 1912, 112grt. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

CORAL, decoy or Q-ship – see HYDERABAD, war construction.

CORAL BANK, hired drifter, Adty No 752. Built 1914, 85grt, Aberdeen-reg A.48. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

CORAL HAVEN, hired drifter, Adty No 2112. Built 1913, 82grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.566. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 1.15-5.17 as net vessel. Sunk 15.5.17 by Austrian cruisers off Fano Island, Adriatic.

CORAL HILL, hired drifter, Adty No 1809. Built 1911, 56grt, Inverness-reg INS.230. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

CORALLINE, auxiliary sail yacht, c10grt, reportedly serving in Bahamas.

CORCYRA, hired trawler, Adty No 278. Built 1914, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.63. In service 8.14-2.15 as minesweeper. Stranded 20.2.15 off Bacton, later salved. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, later requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

CORDELIA, light cruiser, Caroline-class, ordered 7/8.13, 78 (1914), 50 (1.18), 69 (4.18). Launched 23.2.14 Pembroke DY. 3,750 tons, 446(oa), 420(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 2-6in, 8-4in (4-6in in 1918), 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Grand Fleet 1915-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 31.7.23 Cashmore.

CORDOVA (ex-JESSMORE), Admiralty blockship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1888, 2387grt, 294ft. Purchased 1914-15 for Portland, not used as blockship. Became gate vessel 7.15. 1-12pdr. Sold 29.7.19 A Rappoport, renamed PROGRESS.

CORELLA (ex-RENOWN), hired trawler, Adty No 952. Built 1907, 243grt, Grimsby-reg GY.281. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-1919.

COREOPSIS, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.93 (1.18). Launched 15.9.17 Barclay Curle. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship, other names BEARDSLEY, BIGOTT. Sold 6.9.22 Ward, Preston, BU 5.24.

COREOPSIS, hired drifter, Adty No 2363. Built 1911, 88grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.116. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed COREOPSIS II 11.17. Served as OLIVINE in WW2.

CORIENTES, hired trawler, Adty No 1149. Built 1910, 280grt, Grimsby-reg GY.552. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-6.17 as minesweeper. Mined 23.6.17 off Malin Head.

CORINGA, hired rescue tug, W.12 (1.18). Built 1914, 287grt. In service 25.5.17-17.4.20. Served in WW2.

CORINSIN (ex-JUTLANDIA, ex-STUTTGART), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1940. Built 1896, Bremer Vulkan, Vegesack, 159grt. Captured 30.9.15 by ARETHUSA, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service. Sold 18.2.20 renamed CORINSIN.

CORINTH, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1904, 3,669grt - lost 13.11.16, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

CORMORANT, hired drifter, Adty No 2108. Built 1907, 94grt, Banff-reg BF.765. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel. Renamed CORMORANT III 4.15.

CORMORANT, harbour service, base ship, Gibraltar, renamed ROOKE 7.46 (ex-composite screw sloop, Osprey-class), built 1877, 1130 tons. Sold 1949.

CORMORANT IV, hired trawler, Adty No 831. Built 1897, 162grt, Grimsby-reg GY.345. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper armed with 1-6pdr AA. Also Q-ship (aka NADINE) armed with 1-6pdr. Served as ADRIAN in WW2.

CORN RIG, hired drifter. Built 1911, 97grt, Buckie-reg BCK.83. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

CORNELIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 3067. Built 1917, 262grt, Hull-reg H.575. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as FORFEIT in WW2.

CORNELIUS BUCKLEY, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Mersey-class, Adty No 3581. Launched 24.2.17, Cochrane. Units ranged from 248-324grt, 117-125x22-23ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1922 renamed ARIA.

CORNELIUS CARROLL, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3658. Delivered 19.3.18, Hall. Units ranged from 194-237grt, 115-122x22ft. Approx. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922, renamed BOYNE BRAES.

CORNET, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 191grt, Milford Haven-reg M.46. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CORNFLOWER, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.64 (1.16), T.24 (1.18). Launched 30.3.16 Barclay Curle. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Log Book Availability. Drill ship in 1935, sold 1940, renamed TAI HING, repurchased 9.40. Lost 19.12.41 at the fall of Hong Kong.

CORNISHMAN (ex-NOMADIC), store carrier, Y8.113. Built 1891, 5749grt. In service 24.12.18-3.9.19.

CORNSTALK, hired drifter, Adty No 3106. Built 1916, 73grt, Banff-reg BF.309. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.16-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

CORNWALL, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Kent-class, D.31 (1914), P.04 (9.15), P.84 (1.18). Launched 29.10.02 Pembroke DY. 9,800 tons, 463(oa), 440(pp)x66 x23ft. TE 21000ihp, 23kts. Armament: 14-6in, 10-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 4in sides, 2in deck, 5in guns. 5th CS West Africa 1914, South America 1914-15, Mediterranean 1915, China 1916-17, North America & West Indies 1917-18. Battle Honours (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Falkland Islands 8 Dec 1914, Dardanelles 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 7.6.20 Ward, Briton Ferry.

CORNWALL, harbour service, training ship, Purfleet (ex-WELLESLEY, ex-3rd rate sailing ship-of-the-line), built 1815, 2917 tons, Sunk by aircraft in Thames 24.9.40.

CORNWALLIS, pre-dreadnought battleship, Duncan-class, 33 (1914). Launched 13.7.01 Thames IW. 14,000 tons, 432(oa), 405(pp)x75x27ft. TE 18000ihp, 19kts. Armament: 4-12in, 12-6in, 12-12pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 7in sides, 2.5in deck, 11in guns. 3rd BS 8.14, later 6th BS at the Nore, few months in Mediterranean. Sunk 9.11.17 by U.32 east of Malta. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915.

CORNWALLIS, harbour service, jetty at Sheerness; base ship 1916, renamed WILDFIRE 3.16 (ex-3rd rate, ex-screw guard ship), built 1813, 1809 tons builders measurement, Broken up 1957.

CORONA, hired trawler, Adty No 1137. Built 1912, 212grt, Grimsby-reg GY.684. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-2pdr. In service 2.15-3.16. Mined 23.3.16 near Ramsgate.

CORONA, hired drifter. Built 1906, 76grt, Banff-reg BF.208. In service 2.15-1919 on misc service.

CORONADO, commissioned escort or convoy escort ship, mercantile conversion, MI.23 (6.18). Built 1915, 6539grt, 14kts. Armament: 4-6in, 2-4in, 2-11in A/S howitzers. In service 30.9.17-20.3.19. Log Book Availability.

CORONARIA, hired drifter, Adty No 2023. Built 1911, 81grt, Banff-reg BF.397. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel, tender.

CORONATA, hired drifter, Adty No 2809. Built 1912, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.465. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

CORONATIA, hired trawler, Adty No 323. Built 1902, 185grt, North Shields-reg SN.337. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CORONATION, hired drifter. Built 1902, 58grt, Banff-reg BF.66. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel, aircraft tender.

CORONATION, lighter/barge. Built 1911, 95grt. Served as BDV water boat 1.2.16-6.3.20.

CORONET, hired drifter. Built 1903, 79grt, Peterhead-reg PD.125. In service 8.15-7.16 as boom defence vessel.

CORRIE ROY, hired trawler, Adty No 3218. Built 1915, 327grt, Grimsby-reg GY.635. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 11.15-1919.

CORTASIN (ex-SONNTAG, ex-ROVER), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. Built 1891, Mackie & Thomson, 156grt. Captured 7.10.15 by British warship, fitting for service 11.15, released 17.12.15. Armament: not listed. Renamed SKERNE. Later taken over as fishing vessel.

CORTES, store carrier, Y8.60. Built 1884, 1275grt. In service 15.9.15-1.12.15. Sunk 26.4.17 in collision.

CORTINA, hired trawler, Adty No 1621. Built 1913, 213grt, Grimsby-reg GY.862. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CORVI (ex-MINDELLO II, ex-BARON RUZETTE), Admiralty trawler, Adty No 173. Built 1909 Mackie & Thomson, 216grt, one of nine Portuguese vessels purchased 9.15 for a total of £80,788. Armament: 1-6pdr. Intended as minesweeper, but apparently served as A/P. Sold 17.5.19 to Cruz Bros, Gibraltar, probably returned to Portuguese ownership as RIO ZEZERE.

CORVUS, fishing trawler. Built 1893, 140grt, Grimsby-reg GY.550. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CORYCIA (ex-CHRISTINE), hired yacht, later salvage vessel, Pendant No 030. Built 1896, 196grt/250TM. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-3pdr. In service from 25.9.14, purchased 24.11.17 as salvage vessel. In Auxiliary Patrol role probably served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Sold 1.6.20

CORYPHAENA, hired drifter. Built 1903, 92grt, Inverness-reg INS.558. In service 1.16-1920 as hospital carrier.

CORYTHAIX, hired trawler, Adty No 456. Built 1910, 280grt, Grimsby-reg GY.553. In service 2.15-1920 as minesweeper, then boom defence vessel.

COSMOS, hired drifter, Adty No 1435. Built 1914, 91grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.477. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 4.15-2.18 as net vessel. Sunk 15.2.18 by German destroyers in the Dover Straits.

COSSACK, destroyer, Tribal class, 1st group, 3-funnelled, designated F-class, H.09 (1914), D.02 (9.15), D.19 (1.18). Launched 16.2.07 Cammell Laird. c865-885 tons, c260(pp)x25x8ft. Turbine c14250shp, 34kts. Armament: 5-12pdr, 2-18in tt. 6th DF, Dover throughout the war. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/16. Sold 12.12.19 Ward, Preston.

COTILLION (ex-T.92), tunnel minesweeper, Dance-class, ordered as "tunnel tugs" (screw in tunnel) by War Department for Mesopotamia, transferred 10.17, 1240 (pendant. no). Launched 4.9.17 Day Summers. 290 tons, 130(pp)x26x4ft. Compound 450ihp, 9.5kts. Armament: 1-3pdr. Based at Dunkirk 1918, clearing mines off Flanders coast. Sold 1.5.20 Crichton Thompson & Co.

COTSMUIR, hired trawler, Adty No 1537. Built 1915, 243grt, Milford Haven-reg M.15. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-2.17 as minesweeper. Disappeared 2.2.17 between the Tyne and Humber.

COTSWOLD, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 487, T.C3 (6.18). Launched 28.11.16 Bow McLachlan. 750 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 1800ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr (or 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr). Most of class formed 2nd & 3rd Minesweeping Flotillas, Granton. Sold 18.1.23 Alloa, Charlestown.

COTTESMORE, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 488, T.6C (6.18). Launched 9.2.17 Bow McLachlan. 750 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 1800ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr (or 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr). Most of class formed 2nd & 3rd Minesweeping Flotillas, Granton. Sold 18.1.23 Alloa, Charlestown.

COULARD BANK, hired drifter, Adty No 1385. Built 1910, 88grt, Buckie-reg BCK.144. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

COULARD HILL, hired drifter, Adty No 2445. Built 1908, 86grt, Inverness-reg INS.551. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

COUNCILLOR, fishing trawler. Built 1885, 116grt, Granton-reg GN.17. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

COUNTESS OF HOPETOUN (RAN), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1891 Yarrow. 75 tons, 130(pp)x13x6ft. TE 1150ihp, 23kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Gunnery school tender. Sold 4.24 J. Hill, Melbourne, BU 1925.

COUNTY OF FIFE, fishing vessel. Built 1896, 114grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.514. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

COUNTY OF INVERNESS, hired drifter. Built 1913, 84grt, Inverness-reg INS.355. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

COUNTY OF NAIRN, hired drifter, Adty No 2446. Built 1907, 81grt, Inverness-reg INS.461. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

COURAGE, hired drifter, Adty No 2105. Built 1912, 88grt, Banff-reg BF.449. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

COURAGEOUS, light battlecruiser, Glorious-class, 51 (1.18), 94 (4.18). Launched 5.2.16 Armstrong. 18,600 tons, 786(oa), 735(pp)x81x24ft. Turbine 90000shp, 31kts. Armament: 4-15in, 18-4in, 2-3in AA, 2-(later 14) 21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 3in deck, 7in guns. Fitted 4.17 to carry 202 mines, no operations, ordered removed 23.11.17. 1st CS Grand Fleet from completion. Converted to aircraft carrier 6.24 to 5.28. Sunk 17.9.39 by U.29, S.W. Approaches.

COURONNE, hired drifter, Adty No 767. Built 1908, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.21. In service 1.15-1919 as patrol boat, hydrophone tender.

COURSER, hired trawler. Built 1905, 227grt, Grimsby-reg GY.79. In service 10.16-1920 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

COURTIER, hired trawler, Adty No 449. Built 1910, 181grt, Grimsby-reg GY.564. In service 1.15-1.16 as minesweeper. Mined 6.1.16 off Kilnsea.

COVE, mine carrier, Y6.4. Built 1912, 2734grt. In commissioned service  as mine carrier 4.8.14-27.2.17, also 9.5.18-2.1.20, 1-12pdr added 8.18, store carrier (Y8.117) from 14.2.19.

COVENT GARDEN, hired drifter, Adty No 1029. Built 1912, 84grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.851. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

COVENTRY (was to be named CORSAIR), light cruiser, Ceres-class, ordered 3/4.16, 4C (1.18), 61 (4.18). Launched 6.7.17 Swan Hunter. AA ship 1937. 4,190 tons, 450(oa), 425(pp)x43x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA, 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Harwich Force from completion to 1918. Log Book Availability. Sunk 14.9.42 by A/C in the Mediterranean.

COVERLEY (ex-ROGER DE COVERLEY), tunnel minesweeper, Dance-class, ordered as "tunnel tugs" (screw in tunnel) by War Department for Mesopotamia, transferred 10.17, 1244 (pendant. no). Launched 19.7.17 Ferguson. 290 tons, 130(pp)x26x4ft. Compound 450ihp, 9.5kts. Armament: 1-3pdr. Based at Dunkirk 1918, clearing mines off Flanders coast. Sold 1.5.20 Crichton Thompson, resold 10.26 Ward, Morecambe.

COVESEA, hired drifter. Built 1909, 94grt, Inverness-reg INS.21. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service. Served in WW2.

COWRIE, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, 4,893grt - attacked 4.7.17, Atlantic off SW Ireland (H/sl/un),

COWSLIP, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.05 (1.18). Launched 19.10.17 Barclay Curle. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship, other name BRIGAND. Sunk 25.4.18 by UB.105 off Cape Spartel.

COWWHALE (Z.8), Admiralty whaler, ordered 15.3.15, Adty No 871. Launched 28.7.15, Smiths Dock. 336 tons/237grt, 132(oa), 125(pp)x25x8ft. TE 1200ihp, 13kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. From 1915-18, served as coastal anti-submarine escort in one of three squadrons, based at Stornoway, Shetlands, Peterhead or the Humber. Sold 6.3.20, renamed RASIT.

CRACKER, paddle tug, Dromedary-class. Launched 7.12.99 London & Glasgow. 680 to 700 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27(50 oa)x10ft. 2-stage oscillating 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Malta, believe flew blue ensign. Arrived 16.7.56 Ward, Greys.

CRADOSIN (ex-ELMA), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1945. Built 1895, Tecklenborg, Geestemunde, 133grt. Captured 7.10.15 by ARETHUSA, added 10.15. Armament: 1-12pdr. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service. Sold 5.10.20, renamed JEANNIE ANNETTE 1925.

CRAGSIDE, store carrier, Y8.35. Built 1892, 513grt. In service as store carrier 5.11.14-29.12.15, collier (Y3.556) from 30.12.15.

CRAIG (ex-HS.306; also TT.9), tug. One of some 50 War Department tugs and steam lighters transferred to Admiralty towards end of war for HM Dockyard service and given a name. Built 1917, 69grt. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

CRAIG GOWAN, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 126grt, Aberdeen-reg A.820. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CRAIG ISLAND, hired trawler, Adty No 1075. Built 1914, 210grt, Leith-reg LH.17. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

CRAIG-ALVAH, hired drifter. Built 1909, 80grt, Banff-reg BF.45. In service 12.14-1920 as stores & water carrier. Served in WW2.

CRAIG-BO, hired drifter, Adty No 2496. Built 1909, 94grt, Buckie-reg BCK.50. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

CRAIGELLACHIE, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 112grt, North Shields-reg SN.266. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CRAIGENDARROCH (ex-JOHN C. MEIKLE), hired trawler. Built 1910, 198grt, Aberdeen-reg A.51. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

CRAIGENDORAN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1899, 2,789grt - lost 3.3.17, Western Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

CRAIGEWAN, hired trawler, Adty No 88. Built 1910, 204grt, Peterhead-reg PD.551. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CRAIGHAUGH, hired drifter, Adty No 2137. Built 1914, 89grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.95. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

CRAIGHEAD, hired drifter. Built 1908, 93grt, Inverness-reg INS.549. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

CRAIGIE, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3442, T.99 (9.18), T.A6 (11.19). Launched 29.5.18 Clyde SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 18.5.22 B. Zammitt. Malta.

CRAIGIEVAR, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 112grt, Aberdeen-reg A.782. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CRAIGMILLAR, hired trawler, Adty No 1647. Built 1896, 112grt, Aberdeen-reg A.860. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.17-1920 as minesweeper.

CRAIGMIN, hired drifter, Adty No 2417. Built 1909, 74grt, Buckie-reg BCK.47. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

CRAIGMORE, hired trawler, Adty No 3294. Built 1916, 210grt, HL.83. In service 6.16-1919 as minesweeper.

CRAIGMOUNT, hired drifter, Adty No 2493. Built 1914, 80grt, Inverness-reg INS.57. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

CRAIGNEEN, hired drifter, Adty No 2270. Built 1914, 90grt, Banff-reg BF.93. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel.

CRAIGNOON, hired drifter, Adty No 2271. Built 1908, 77grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.279. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 2.15-5.17 as net vessel. Sunk 15.5.17 by Austrian cruisers off Fano Island, Adriatic.

CRAIGSIN (ex-BLUMENTHAL), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 861. Built 1895, Bremer Vulkan, Vegesack, 141grt. Captured 7.10.15 by British warship, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service, served as minesweeper. Sold 5.10.20, renamed FLORIC 1921.

CRAIGSTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1911, 2,617grt - lost 4.10.15, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

CRAIK, hired trawler, Adty No 1471. Built 1915, 219grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.134. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CRAMOND ISLAND, hired trawler, Adty No 1495. Built 1910, 180grt, Leith-reg LH.114. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CRANE, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.26 (1914), D.50 (9.15), D.20 (1.18), H.72 (9.18). Launched 17.12.96 Palmer. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/17. Sold 10.6.19 Ward, New Holland.

CRANEFLY, river gunboat, Fly-class, ordered 2.15. Built in sections by Yarrow, sent out to Mesopotamia 8.15, re-erected after 11.15 on River Tigris. 98 tons, 126(oa), 102(pp)x20x2ft. TE 175ihp, 9.5kts, tunnel screw. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr or 2pdr. Mesopotamian campaign. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1915/17. Sold 1.3.23 at Basra.

CRANFORD, decoy or Q-ship – see VIOLA, convoy sloop.

CRATER, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 132grt, Grimsby-reg GY.111. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CRATHIE, hired trawler, Adty No 106. Built 1911, 210grt, Aberdeen-reg A.350. In service 8.14-8.14 as minesweeper. Mined 27.8.14 off the Tyne.

CRATHIE, hired trawler, Adty No 2980. Built 1916, 225grt, Aberdeen-reg A.713. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.16-12.16 as minesweeper. Wrecked 16.12.16 on Nizam Point, Barra Head.

CRAUFURD (c1915) – see GENERAL CRAUFURD, monitor, Lord Clive-class.

CRAVEN, decoy or Q-ship - see HYANTHES, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1349) conversion.

CREDITON (ex-COLWYN), minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Bow McLachlan SB. Cancelled 17.12.18.

CREED (ex-CRUISER), hired screw tug. Built 1881, 58grt. In service 3.18-2.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

CRENELLA, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1897, 7,035grt - damaged 26.11.17, Atlantic SW of Ireland; attacked 1.8.18, Atlantic SW of Ireland (H/L/Lr/C/D/ed/sl/un)

CREOLE, water tank vessel, Minx-class. Launched 29.8.02 Bow McLachlan. 390 tons, 120(oa), 115(pp)x21x9ft. 300ihp, 9kts. Served at Bermuda. Sold 1948.

CREOSOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, N.11 (from about 4.16), X.18 (1.18). Launched 5.2.16 Short. 2200tons, 210(pp)x34x12ft. TE 700ihp, 12kts. Sunk 7.2.18 by submarine off E. Coast (rfa)

CRESCENT, cruiser, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Edgar-class, A4 (1914), N.04 (9.15), N.29 (1.18). Launched 30.3.92 Portsmouth DY. 7,700 tons, 387(oa), 360(pp)x60x24ft. TE 12000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 12-6in, 12-6pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 5in deck, 6in guns. Guardship (4-6in guns) 2.15. 10th CS, North Atlantic until late 1914, depot ship in Scapa Flow/Rosyth area from 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 22.9.21, BU in Germany.

CRESCENT (4.1920), depot ship – see GLORY, pre-dreadnought battleship, Canopus-class.

CRESCENT, hired drifter, Adty No 1855. Built 1902, 63grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.147. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

CRESCENT II (1.1920), depot ship – see SUTLEJ, cruiser, Cressy-class.

CRESCENT MOON, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3878. Launched 27.5.18, Duthie. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To War Dept 30.4.46.

CRESSY, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Cressy-class, N.40 (1914). Launched 4.12.99 Fairfleld. 12,000 tons, 472(oa), 440(pp)x69x25ft. TE 21000ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 12-6in, 14-12pdr, 2-18in tt Armour: 6in sides, 3in deck, 6in guns. 7th CS 1914. Sunk with ABOUKIR and HOGUE, 22.9.14 by U.9 in North Sea. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914.

CRETA, hired trawler - as of 5.8.14, sailing for Devonport. No further information (pl)

Crete-type tugs, ferro-concrete construction. 24 ordered (12 built) by Admiralty for Inland Waterway and Dock Department to tow ferro-concrete barges (over 50 built, 1919-20, 1000 tons deadweight, assigned "Crete" names) across the Channel. Completed 1919-20. 267grt, 112(pp)x27x13ft. TE 750ihp engines.

CRETEBLOCK, tug, ferro-concrete construction.

CRETEBOOM, tug, ferro-concrete construction.

CRETEBOW, tug, ferro-concrete construction.

CRETECABLE, tug, ferro-concrete construction. Lost 6.20 by accident.

CRETEGAFF, tug, ferro-concrete construction.

CRETEHATCH, tug, ferro-concrete construction.

CRETEHAWSER, tug, ferro-concrete construction.

CRETEMAST, tug, ferro-concrete construction.

CRETEROPE, tug, ferro-concrete construction. Lost 1.2.20 by accident.

CRETESTEM, tug, ferro-concrete construction.

CRETEWHEEL, tug, ferro-concrete construction. Lost 14.10.20 by accident.

CRETEYARD, tug, ferro-concrete construction.


 

CRICCIETH (ex-CONQUEROR), hired rescue tug, W.17 (1.18). Built 1905, 102grt. In service 10.2.15-26.3.20, BDV before 1917.

CRICKET, coastal destroyer (1906) – see TB.1, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class.

CRICKET, river gunboat, Insect-class, ordered 2.15 as "China Gunboat" for service on Danube. Served elsewhere, P.82 (1.16), P.85 (1.18). Launched 16.12.15 Barclay Curle. 645 tons, 237(oa), 230(pp)x36x4ft. TE 2000ihp,14kts, twin screws in tunnels. Armament: 2-6in, 2-12pdr. Crew: 53. North Sea 1916-18, then White Sea. Log Book Availability. Served in WW2, badly damaged by Axis aircraft off Egyptian coast, broken up 1942.

CROCODILE, dockyard tug. Launched 3.12.89 McKnight, Ayr. 440 tons, 135(pp)x24x10ft. 630ihp. Was FLYING VULTURE, purchased 1896. Served in Gibraltar, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 5.11.24 at Gibraltar.

CROCODILE, listed as patrol vessel, ex-Nigerian Government 100 ft motor launch. Armed with 1-MG. In service from 9.14 in West Africa.

CROCODILE, lifting craft. Built 1897, 706grt. large dumb barge with horned bows, normally working in pairs with wreck on cables between them. In service 15.2.16-8.4.16 and 12.10.16-10.11.20., renamed LC.4, 3.17.

CROCUS (ex-YORK), small berthing tug. Built Dansey, Teddington. 46 tons. Purchased 1897, believe flew blue ensign, renamed FEN 1920. Sold c1924.

CROCUS, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.59 (1.16), T.25 (1.18). Launched 24.12.15 Lobnitz. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Log Book Availability. Sold 7.30 at Bombay.

CROFT, hired rescue tug, W.14 (1.18). Built 1913, 149grt. In service 10.7.17-4.12.18.

CROMORNA, hired drifter, Adty No 2459. Built 1910, 85grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.73. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served as LEMNOS in WW2.

CROMSIN (ex-OST, ex-ALDERNEY), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1881. Built 1895, Cook, W & G, 138grt. Captured 24.6.15 by S/M S.1, added 6.15. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service, served as minesweeper. Sold 11.5.20 renamed ARO.

CROOME, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 489, T.C4 (6.18). Launched 22.5.17 Clyde SB. 750 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 1800ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr (or 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr). Most of class formed 2nd & 3rd Minesweeping Flotillas, Granton. Sold 7.22 Stanlee.

CROSSTIDE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4115, building Webster & Bickerton. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

CROTON, hired trawler, Adty No 709. Built 1898, 149grt, Grimsby-reg GY.49. Armament: 1-12pdr. 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CROUPIER, hired trawler, Adty No 27. Built 1914, 302grt, Grimsby-reg GY.271. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CROWN OF ARRAGON, squadron supply ship, Y9.15. Built 1905, 4500grt. In commissioned service 3.8.14-24.4.15, flew white ensign. Sunk 24.6.17 by submarine 124 miles SW of Bishop Rock.

CROWN OF CASTILE, squadron supply ship, Y9.4. Built 1905, 4505grt. In commissioned service 2.8.14-22.2.15, flew white ensign. Sunk 30.3.15 by submarine 31 miles SW of Bishop Rock.

CROWN OF GALICIA, squadron supply ship, Y9.6. Built 1906, 4821grt. In commissioned service 3.8.14-23.1.15, flew white ensign. Later renamed CENTURION.

CROWNSIN (ex-VAREL), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1950. Built 1895, Tecklenborg, Geestemunde, 137grt. Captured 7.10.15 by ARETHUSA, added 10.15. Armament: not listed. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service. Mined 4.5.16 off Malta.

CROXBY, hired trawler, Adty No 1632. Built 1911, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.642. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

CROXTON, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 886, T.20 (9.18). Launched 7.4.16 Ayrshire. 810 tons, 245(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 3.22 Ward, Inverkeithing.

CROZIER (1919), survey ship – see VERWOOD, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class.

CROY (ex-WILLIAM BEARDMORE). hired motor drifter. Built 1905, 60grt, Buckie-reg BCK.77. In service 6.15-1919.

CRUCIS (ex-BICALHO, ex-LUCIDA), Admiralty trawler, Adty No 172. Built 1911 Goole SB, 243grt, one of nine Portuguese vessels purchased 9.15 for a total of £80,788. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Intended as minesweeper, but apparently served as A/P. Sold 17.5.19 to Cruz Bros, Gibraltar, probably returned to Portuguese ownership as RIO MINHO.

CRUDEN BAY, boarding tug, N.58 (9.15), N.30 (1.18). Built 1899, 125grt. Purchased as unarmed boarding vessel with Downs Boarding Flotilla, based at Ramsgate to 1918, in service as water boat, 8.1.15-14.1.20.

CRUISER, hired screw tug. Built 1874, 98grt. Harbour service 8.7.17-1.9.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

CRUISER, harbour service, on sale list at Malta (ex-KINGFISHER, ex-composite screw sloop, Dotterel-class), built 1879, 1130 tons. Sold 1919.

CRUSADER, destroyer, Tribal class, 2nd group, 4-funnelled, designated F-class, H.66 (1914), D.03 (9.15), D.21 (1.18). Launched 20.3.09 White. c970-1090 tons, c280(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 15500shp, 34kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-18in tt. 6th DF, Dover throughout the war. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/16. Sold 30.6.20 Ward, Preston.

CRUSOE (ex-HS.70), tug. One of some 50 War Department tugs and steam lighters transferred to Admiralty towards end of war for HM Dockyard service and given a name. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

CRYSTAL, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 149grt, Hull-reg H.303. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CRYSTAL RIVER, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.162. Built 1902, 40grt, Wick-reg WK.113. In service 12.14-1916.

CUCKOO, hired trawler, Adty No 388. Built 1896, 156grt, Hull-reg H.309. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed NIGHTJAR 5.18.

CUCKOO, fishing trawler. Built 1894, 135grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.689. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CUDWEED, hired drifter, Adty No 2056. Built 1911, 68grt, Inverness-reg INS.229. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as transport.

CUDWOSIN (ex-WEST), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1944. Built 1907, Neptun, Rostock, 112grt. Captured 7.10.15 by MANLY, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service. Sold 16.3.20 as CUDWOSIN, renamed KARL GRAMMERSDORF I 1921.

CUIRASS, hired trawler, Adty No 851. Built 1915, 321grt, Grimsby-reg GY.436. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CULBASIN (ex-NEREUS), Admiralty trawler, German prize, Adty No. 1948. Built 1893, Tecklenborg, Geestemunde, 133grt. Captured 7.10.15 by British warship, added 10.15. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Probably assigned to Mediterranean A/P service. Sold 5.10.20, renamed LEITH HALL 1921.

CULBLEAN, hired trawler, Adty No 108. Built 1911, 210grt, Aberdeen-reg A.339. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

CULLIST, decoy or Q-ship - see WESTPHALIA, store carrier.

CULLODEN, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.42, patrol boat.

CULLYKHAN, hired drifter, Adty No 2810. Built 1910, 75grt, Banff-reg BF.122. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

CUMBERLAND, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Kent-class, D.37 (1914), P.76 (9.15), P.86 (1.18). Launched 16.12.02 London & Glasgow. 9,800 tons, 463(oa), 440(pp)x66 x23ft. TE 21000ihp, 23kts. Armament: 14-6in, 10-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 4in sides, 2in deck, 5in guns. 5th CS West Africa 1914, 6th CS Grand Fleet 1914-15, North America & West Indies 1916-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Cameroons 1914. Log Book Availability. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry.

CUMULUS, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3874, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 19.9.18, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 2.10.20, renamed BOY JERMYN 1920. Served as BOY JERMYN in WW2.

CUNENE (ex-ADELAIDE), store carrier, Y8.121. Built 1911, 5898grt. In service 19.4.19-24.9.19.

CUPAR (ex-ROSSLARE), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3435, T.86 (9.18). Launched 27.3.18 McMillan. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Mined 5.5.19 off the Tyne.

CURACOA, light cruiser, Ceres-class, ordered 3/4.16, A7 (1.18), 62 (4.18). Launched 5.5.17 Pembroke DY. AA ship 1939. 4,190 tons, 450(oa), 425(pp)x43x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA, 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Harwich Force from completion to 1918. Sunk 2.10.42 in collision with QUEEN MARY North of Ireland.

CURLEW, light cruiser, Ceres-class, ordered 3/4.16, 80 (8.17), 3C (1.18), 48 (4.18). Launched 5.7.17 Vickers. 4,190 tons, 450(oa), 425(pp)x43x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 5-6in, 2-3in AA, 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Harwich Force from completion to 1918. Log Book Availability. AA ship 1938. Sunk 26.5.40 by A/C, Ofot Fjord, Norway.

CURLEW, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 64. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

CURLEW, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 125grt, Aberdeen-reg A.906. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CURLEW, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1892, 400grt. Armed with 3-MG. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

CURLEW, minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1876, 305grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

CURRAGH, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Eltringham. Cancelled 17.12.18.

CURRAN, fleet messenger, Y4.42. Built 1900, 1106grt. In commissioned service 17.7.15-3.11.15, flew white ensign. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915. Collier (Y3.933) from 4.11.15.

CURRENT, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4148. Delivered 3.12.19, Chambers. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 29.9.20, renamed COPIOUS 1923. Served as COPIOUS in WW2.

CYCLAMEN, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.73 (1.16), T.26 (1.18). Launched 22.2.16 Lobnitz. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Log Book Availability. Sold 2.7.32 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

CYCLAMEN, hired drifter, Adty No 1848. Built 1911, 94grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1136. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed CYCLAMEN II 12.15.

CYCLONE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4501. Delivered 21.10.19, Watson. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 5.12.19, renamed BLUSTER 1920.

CYCLOPS (ex-INDRABARAH), sea-going repair ship, earlier mercantile conversion, A1 (1914), C5 (1.18). Purchased on stocks 1905, launched27.10.05 Laing. 11300 tons, 460(pp)x55x21ft. TE 3500ihp, 11kts. Armament: 6-4in. Served as repair ship with Grand Fleet 1914-18. Arrived 7.47 Cashmore.

CYDONIA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1910, 3,085grt - lost 27.9.17, North Sea (H/Lr/wi)

CYELSE, hired trawler, Adty No 975. Built 1912, 237grt, Milford Haven-reg M.138. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

CYGNET, destroyer, two-funnelled 30-knotter, designated D-class, N.49 (1914), D.38 (9.15), D.22 (1.18). Launched 8.1.98 Thornycroft. c340 tons, 210(pp)x191x7ft. TE 5800ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Nore Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 29.4.20 Ward. Rainham.

CYGNET, hired trawler, Adty No 126. Built 1907, 300grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.110. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed CYGNET Il 3.17.

CYGNET Ill, fishing trawler. Built 1893, 138grt, Aberdeen-reg A.435. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CYGNI (ex-MONCHIQUE, ex-LOCH LAGGAN), Admiralty trawler, Adty No 174. Built 1903 Hall, 207grt, one of nine Portuguese vessels purchased 9.15 for a total of £80,788. Armament: 1-6pdr,1-7.5 in BT. Intended as minesweeper, but apparently served as A/P. Sold 17.5.19 to Cruz Bros, Gibraltar, probably returned to Portuguese ownership as RIO VOUGA.

CYMBELINE, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1902, 4,505grt - lost 4.9.15, Atlantic off SW Ireland (H/L/Mn/Lr/te/un)

CYMRIC, decoy or Q-ship, schooner conversion. Built 1893, 226grt. In service 15.3.18-8.4.19, armed with 1-4in, 2-12pdr, other name OLIVE.

CYNIC (ex-Chilean JUAN SOVERNY), rescue tug, Stoic-class, W.15 (1.18). Purchased on the stocks, launched 28.10.16 Bow McLachlan. 885 tons (457-507grt in commercial service), 141(pp)x29x16ft. TE 1200ihp, 11.5kts. Sold 18.2.22, renamed URSUS.

CYNTHIA, destroyer, two-funnelled 30-knotter, designated D-class, N.09 (1914), D.39 (9.15), D.23 (1.18). Launched 3.9.98 Thornycroft. c340 tons, 210(pp)x191x7ft. TE 5800ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Nore Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 29.4.20 Ward, Rainham.

CYNTHIA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 132. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

CYNTHIA, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 167grt, Grimsby-reg GY.346. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

CYRANO, hired trawler, Adty No 1528. Built 1905, 214grt, Grimsby-reg GY.80. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

 


 

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direct to A, B, C, E, F, G, H-O, P-Z


DEVONSHIRE, armoured cruiser (Cyber Heritage/Terry Phillips)

 

D-class submarines, D.1-D.8 (I-Pendant No, replaced by class and number, mid-1915, 550/620 tons, 150(pp)x22x12ft. Petrol motors (D.1), diesel (others)/electric; 1200/550hp, 14/10kts. Armament: 3-18in tt, 1-12pdr.

D.1, submarine, D-class, I.71. Launched 16.5.08 Vickers. Most of class served at Dover, Harwich or Immingham until 1917, then to training duties. Sunk 23.10.18 as target.

D.2, submarine, D-class, I.72. Launched 25.5.10 Vickers. Most of class served at Dover, Harwich or Immingham. Sunk 25.11.14 by Germans patrol boat off Ems. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) submarine, Heligoland 28 Aug 1914.

D.3, submarine, D-class, I.73. Launched 17.10.10 Vickers. Most of class served at Dover, Harwich or Immingham. Sunk 15.3.18 in error by French airship in Channel.

D.4, submarine, D-class, I.74. Launched 27.5.11 Vickers. Most of class served at Dover, Harwich or Immingham until 1917, then to training duties. Sold 19.12.21 H. Pounds.

D.5, submarine, D-class, I.75. Launched 28.8.11 Vickers. Based at Harwich. Mined 3.11.14 in the North Sea.

D.6, submarine, D-class, I.76. Launched 23.10.11 Vickers. Most of class served at Dover, Harwich or Immingham until 1917. Sunk 26.6.18 by UB.73 off N. coast of Ireland.

D.7, submarine, D-class, I.77. Launched 14.1.11 Chatham DY. Most of class served at Dover, Harwich or Immingham until 1917, then to training duties. Sold 19.12.21 H. Pounds.

D.8, submarine, D-class, I.78. Launched 23.9.11 Chatham DY. Most of class served at Dover, Harwich or Immingham until 1917, then to training duties. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) submarine, Heligoland 28 Aug 1914. Sold 19.12.21 H. Pounds.


D.5, submarine (Maritime Quest)

 


 

D-type, Seaplane Docking Lighters - Similar to H-type towing lighters, but with the addition of a shed to protect the seaplane – intended for H.8's - other than wing-tips and tail section. Postwar, most lighters were employed as dockyard craft, but were soon disposed of:

D.1-2, seaplane docking lighters. Built 1918.  60(oa)x18ft.

D.3-14, seaplane docking lighter. 70(oa)x19 ft. Two lighters known to have been cancelled.

For seaplane towing lighters H.1-54, see H-type, Seaplane Towing Lighters




D. H. S., hired drifter, Adty No 1923. Built 1915, 100grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.469. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 10.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as DEWY ROSE in WW2.

D. W. FITZGERALD, hired trawler, Adty No 863. Built 1916, 235grt, Aberdeen-reg A.629. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

DAEDALUS, light cruiser, D or Danae-class, ordered 3.18, building Armstrong. Cancelled 26.11.18.

DAFFODIL, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Acacia-type, ordered 1.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, M.31 (2.15), T.05 (9.15), T.27 (1.18). Launched 17.8.15 Scotts. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr AA. Acacia-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Sold 22.2.35 Cashmore.

DAFFODIL, ex-ferry, assault ship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1906, 473grt. In commissioned service 2.18-6.18, renamed ROYAL DAFFODIL. Battle Honour (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918.

DAFFODIL, hired drifter, Adty No 2397. Built 1907, 94grt, Peterhead-reg PD.362. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed DAFFODIL II 10.15. Served as CLARICE in WW2.

DAFFODIL, hired drifter. Built 1904, 74grt, Banff-reg BF.1463. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

DAG, decoy or Q-ship - see RESULT, auxiliary 3-mast schooner conversion.

DAGON, hired trawler, Adty No 3202. Built 1914, 250grt, Grimsby-reg GY.957. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.15-12.16. Sunk 8.12.16 by U-boat off Dover.

DAHLIA, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Acacia-type, ordered 1.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, M.37 (2.15), T.11 (9.15), T.28 (1.18). Launched 21.4.15 Barclay Curle. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr AA. Acacia-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Sold 2.7.32 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

DAHLIA, hired trawler, Adty No 731. Built 1889, 154grt, Grimsby-reg GY.223. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-7.18. Renamed DAHLIA Il 10.15.

DAILY BREAD, hired drifter, Adty No 1849. Built 1901, 56grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.269. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1920 as net vessel.

DAIMLER (ex-S. L. HALDANE), hired trawler, Adty No 260. Built 1910, 257grt, Hull-reg H.167. In service 8.14-1920 as minesweeper.

DAINTY, rescue tug, Stoic-class. Ordered 1.17 by Dept of Transport & Shipping to STOIC design. Laid down 10.17, launched 1918 Finch. 885 tons (457-507grt in commercial service), 141(pp)x29x16ft. TE 1200ihp, 11.5kts. Sold 1922 Irish Government; later, renamed CHER BOURGEOIS No. 2.

DAIRLIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2297. Built 1910, 79grt, Inverness-reg INS.124. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

DAISY, Admiralty trawler, survey vessel, then minesweeper, N.31 (1.18). Purchased on stocks 14.2.11, launched 1911 Duthie, 520 tons, 125x22x10ft. TE 500ihp, 10kts. Fitted for minesweeping. Survey duty in Nore Command 1914-18, then Dover 1918. (In the section on Admiralty trawlers, 'From 8.14,' DAISY 'became minesweeper and (was) included in the patrol organisation'). Sold 3.20 Newfoundland Government.

DAISY, hired drifter, Adty No 2130. Built 1904, 77grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.105. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed DAISY V 5.15.

DAISY, hired drifter, Adty No 2391. Built 1908, 100grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.270. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed DAISY II 2.15. Served in WW2.

DAISY, hired drifter, Adty No 2463. Built 1907, 92grt, Banff-reg BF.1016. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed DAISY IV 4.15.

DAISY, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3013. Built 1896, 46grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.691. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1918 as hydrophone vessel. Renamed DAISY VII 6.17.

DAISY III, hired drifter, Adty No 2057. Built 1900, 54grt, Peterhead-reg PD.334. In service 2.15-1920 as patrol boat, water carrier.

DAISY VI, hired drifter, Adty No 2905. Built 1906, 85grt, Banff-reg BF.306. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

DAISY BANK, hired drifter, Adty No 2569. Built 1911, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.393. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

DAISY ROCK, hired drifter. Built 1911, 76grt, Inverness-reg INS.212. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel repair vessel.

DAISY WOOD, hired drifter, Adty No 915. Built 1911, 72grt, Banff-reg BF.332. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

DALE, hired trawler, Adty No 823. Built 1900, 198grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1133. In service 12.14-6.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Mercantile loss 12.2.17.

DALE CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 976. Built 1909, 246grt, Swansea-reg SA.99. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

DALEWOOD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1911, 2,420grt - lost 26.2.18, Irish Sea (H/L/Lr/dk/te/un/wi)

DALHOUSIE (RIM), troopship. Launched 5.6.86 Caird. 1960 tons, 239(pp)x36x16ft. 1500ihp, 14kts. Armament: 6-6pdr. Served in East Indies 1914-18, transferred to RN 20.8.14, depot ship at Basra from 1916, reverted to RIM 1919. Log Book Availability. Served as depot ship in WW2.

DALKEITH (ex-DALHOUSIE), salvage vessel. Built 1889 as tug, 741grt. Purchased 3.16. Sunk 18.5.18 by submarine at San Pietro Island, Sardinia.

DALMATIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 656. Built 1900, 186grt, Boston-reg BN.83. In service 1.15-2.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Mercantile loss 15.4.17.

DAMARIS, decoy or Q-ship – see VIOLA, convoy sloop.

DAMPER (ex-No. 14), lighter/barge. 75grt. Owned by Aire & Calder. Served as water boat at Devonport14.6.18-14.4.19.

DAMSON (ex-SAMSON), hired screw tug. Built 1892, 232grt. In service 29.1.18-26.11.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign. Missing 21.1.20.

DAN O'CONNELL, hired drifter, Adty No 3105. Built 1911, 52grt, Peterhead-reg PD.260. In service 2.17-1919 as net vessel.

DANAE, light cruiser, D or Danae-class, ordered 9.16, 32 (7.18). Launched 26.1.18 Armstrong. 4,650 tons, 472(oa), 445(pp)x46x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 6-6in, 2-3in AA, 12-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Harwich Force 1918. Log Book Availability. Polish CONRAD 10.44-46. Sold 22.1.48, BU Ward, Barrow.

DANDINI, hired trawler, Adty No 1265. Built 1917, 212grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1032. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.17-1919 as minesweeper.

DANDY rescue tug, Stoic-class, W.93 (1919). Ordered 1.17 by Dept of Transport & Shipping to STOIC design. Laid down 10.17, launched 1919 Finch. 885 tons (457-507grt in commercial service), 141(pp)x29x16ft. TE 1200ihp, 11.5kts. Sold 30.6.21, renamed LAGOS VULCAN.

DANE, hired trawler, Adty No 1370. Built 1911, 346grt, Hull-reg H.227. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919. Renamed DANE Il 6.15. Served in WW2.

DANE, hired trawler, Adty No 1446. Built 1913, 265grt, Grimsby-reg GY.947. In service 4.15-8.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Mined 28.8.15 off Aldeburgh.

DANESTON, hired trawler. Built 1915, 239grt, Aberdeen-reg A.245. In service 6.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

DANIA, fishing trawler. Built 1904, 196grt, London-reg LO.187. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

DANIEL CLOWDEN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4446. Delivered 13.11.19, George Brown. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 8.8.19 while building, renamed HANNAH WOODBRIDGE. Served as DANIEL CLOWDEN in WW2.

DANIEL DICK, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4488. Delivered 25.8.20, J P Rennoldson. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 renamed AGATE. Served as CLYTH NESS in WW2.

DANIEL DIZMONT, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3734. Launched 19.8.19, Montrose SB. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed PATRICIA SCULLION. Served as French AD.148 IBIS in WW2.

DANIEL FEARALL, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3571. Launched 2.11.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as training ship. Renamed STOUR 9.20, PEMBROKE 9.22, STOUR 1939. Sold 7.46, renamed STORESSE 1947.

DANIEL HARRINGTON, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3505. Launched 8.2.17, Smiths Dock. Units ranged from 236-276grt, 117-125x22-23ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1920 as START POINT. Served as LUCIENNE JEANNE in WW2.

DANIEL HENLEY, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3503. Launched 24.1.17, Smiths Dock. Units ranged from 236-276grt, 117-125x22-23ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 4.5.20 as KILGERRAN CASTLE.

DANIEL HILLIER, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3825. Delivered 18.3.19, Hawthorns. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed OCEAN FISHER. Served in WW2.

DANIEL LEARY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4221. Delivered 9.7.20, C Rennoldson. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1923 renamed STRATO.

DANIEL MCPHERSON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4242. Delivered 16.8.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed LORD HALIFAX.

DANIEL MUNRO, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4239. Delivered 20.6.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed ESTRELLA DO NORTE. Served as ESTRELLA DO NORTE in WW2.

DANIEL STROUD, Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Adty No 163. Built 1912 Hall, 209grt, purchased 7.14. Armament: 1-12pdr. Intended for target-towing. On outbreak of war, allocated to the patrol organisation as minesweeper. Sold 1919. Served as LOCH ESK in WW2.

DANTON, decoy or Q-ship - see WELLHOLME, motor ketch conversion.

DANUBE II, hired screw tug. Built 1910, 227grt. In service 23.8.14-4.3.20. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign. Served as NORGROVE in WW2.

DAPHNE, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Acacia-type, ordered 1.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, M.38 (2.15), T.12 (9.15), T.29 (1.18). Launched 19.5.15 Barclay Curle. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr AA. Acacia-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Sold 15.1.23 Unity S Bkg Co.

DAPHNE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 27. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

DARDA, hired drifter. Built 1911, 99grt, Buckie-reg BCK.99. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

DAPPER (ex-CHAPMAN), mooring vessel, X.30 (1916), X.19 (1.18). Built 1915, 419grt, 124(pp)x30ft. Purchased 1915, boom defence duty to 1918. Sold 3.23, same name. Served in WW2.

DARGLE (ex-JAMES J. BIBBY), decoy or Q-ship, brigantine conversion. Built 1902, 253grt. In service 23.2.17-9.3.20, armed with 1-4in, 2-12pdr, other names BIBBY, GRABBITT, J. J. BIBBY, PEGGY, Q.29.

DARING, light cruiser, D or Danae-class, ordered 3.18, building Beardmore. Cancelled 26.11.18.

DARK NIGHT, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4116, building Webster & Bickerton. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

DARKNESS, Admiralty wood drifter, non-standard type, Adty No, 3883, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 15.6.18, Fellows. Approx 95grt, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Renamed COLUMBINE 11.19. Sold 1925, renamed SEA HOLLY 1927. Served as SEA HOLLY in WW2.

DAROGAH, hired trawler, Adty No 1491. Built 1914, 221grt, Grimsby-reg GY.191. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

DARRACQ (ex-H. A. L. RUSSELL), hired trawler, Adty No 770. Built 1910, 256grt, Hull-reg H.138. Armament: 1-4in, 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

DART (1925) – see PC.73, patrol boat, PC-class.

DARTMOOR, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 490, T.C5 (6.18). Launched 30.3.17 Dunlop Bremner. 750 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 1800ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr (or 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr). Most of class formed 2nd & 3rd Minesweeping Flotillas, Granton. Sold 21.2.23 Alloa, Charlestown.

DARTMOTHIAN, hired screw tug. Built 1915, 50grt. In service 10.17-3.19, renamed HELLESPONT, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

DARTMOUTH, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Weymouth-class, A9 (2.15), 52 (1.18). Launched 14.12.10 Vickers. 5,250 tons, 453(oa), 430(pp)x48x15ft. Turbine 22000shp, 25kts. Armament: 8-6 in. 1-3in AA, 2-21in tt. Armour: 2in deck. East Indies 1914, 2nd LCS Grand Fleet 1914-15, Mediterranean 1915-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 13.12.30 Alloa, Rosyth.

DARTMOUTH, fishing trawler. Built 1890, 139grt, Milford Haven-reg M.80. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

DASHER, hired screw tug. Built 1883, 27grt. In service 8.14-10.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

DASHING SPRAY, hired drifter, Adty No 1083. Built 1911, 69grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.713. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, pilot service.

DATUM, hired drifter, Adty No 1001. Built 1910, 90grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.503. In service 1.15-10.16 as net vessel. Sunk 27.10.16 by destroyers in the Dover Straits.

DAUNTLESS, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 50 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

DAUNTLESS, hired screw tug. Built 1903, 109grt. In service 6.2.15-21.1.20. Renamed MORDAUNT c1917. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

DAUNTLESS, light cruiser, D or Danae-class, ordered 9.16, 71 (11.18). Launched 10.4.18 Palmer. 4,650 tons, 472(oa), 445(pp)x46x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 6-6in, 2-3in AA, 12-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Log Book Availability. Training ship 3.44. Sold 13.2.46, BU by Ward, Inverkeithing.

DAVARA, hired trawler, Adty No 523. Built 1912, 291grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.152. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

DAVID B. SUMMERS, hired drifter, Adty No 3157. Built 1911, 61grt, Peterhead-reg PD.20. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

DAVID BLAKE, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3643. Launched 13.6.18, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, same name.

DAVID BUCHAN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3639. Launched 9.4.18, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 10.11.19 RIVER NESS. Served in WW2.

DAVID CONN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3691. Launched 13.7.18, Montrose SB. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 15.11.19 renamed RIVER SPEY. Served in WW2.

DAVID DAVIES, decoy or Q-ship - see SPEEDWELL II, hired trawler.

DAVID DILLON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4484. Delivered 28.7.19, J P Rennoldson. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 28.7.19 renamed EDOUARD NIERINCK. Served as EDWARD WALMSLEY in WW2.

DAVID FLETT, hired drifter. Built 1912, 84grt, Buckie-reg BCK.112. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service. Served in WW2.

DAVID GILLIES, hired screw tug. Built 1908, 375grt. In service from 10.17. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign. Stranded 5.5.18 in the Mediterranean.

DAVID MIFFON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4266 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

DAVID OGILVIE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3514. Launched 7.5.17, Smiths Dock. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1919, same name. Served in WW2.

DAWN, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 31. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

DAWN, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3879. Launched 11.6.18, Duthie. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Renamed EXPANSE 1919. To Fishery Board for Scotland 13.11.19, same name, renamed JANE WRIGHT 1922

DAYBREAK, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3880. Launched 9.7.18, Duthie. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 24.8.20, renamed RALPH HALL CAINE 1920. Served as ALLOCHY in WW2.

DAYLIGHT, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3884, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 12.7.18, Fellows. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 5.21, renamed TRADEWIND. Served as TRADEWIND in WW2.

DAYSPRING, Admiralty steel drifter, non-standard unit, Adty No, 3882. Delivered 19.12.17, Fellows. 108grt, c86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 10.8.20, renamed CASTLEBAY 1921. Served as CASTLEBAY in WW2.

DAYSTAR (ex-DAYSPRING). hired motor drifter. Built 1900, 43 net reg tons, Fraserburgh-reg FR.410. In service 8.18-1919.

DCB.1-5, Distant Control Boats, wireless-controlled explosive boats.

DCB.1 – see CMB.9, coastal motor boat.

DCB.2 – see CMB.13, coastal motor boat.

DCB.3 – see CMB.3, coastal motor boat.

DCB.4, ex-Motor Boat, No. 1143, designated 7.18.

DCB.5, ex-Motor Boat, No. 1256, designated 7.18.

 


 

DE LA POLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1636. Built 1911, 255grt, Hull-reg H.377. Armament: 1-47mm. In service 5.15-2.16 as minesweeper. Wrecked 4.2.16 on the Goodwin Sands.

DECOY, destroyer, 27-knotter, later designated A-class. Lost 13.8.04.

DEE, destroyer, River-class, four funnels closely paired, designated E-class, N.95 (1914), D.14 (9.15), D.24 (1.18), H.31 (9.18). Launched 10.9.03 Palmer. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 23.7.19 Ward, Briton Ferry.

DEE, fishing trawler. Built 1893, 151grt, Grimsby-reg GY.513. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

DEERHOUND, hired screw tug. Built 1878, 30grt. In service 8.14-1918, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

DEFENCE, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Minotaur-class, 05 (1914). Launched 24.4.07 Pembroke DY. 14,600 tons, 519(oa), 490(pp)x75x25ft. TE 27000ihp, 22.5kts. Armament: 4-9.2in, 10-7.5in, 16-12pdr, 5-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 1.5in deck, 8in guns. Mediterranean 1914, 1st CS Grand Fleet 1915-16. Sunk 31.5.16 at Jutland. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability.

DEFENDER, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class. H.28 (1914), H.29 (1.18). Launched 30.8.11 Denny. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean by 1918 except three fitted as minelayers. Battle Honours (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 4.11.21 Rees, Llanelly.

DEFENDER, decoy or Q-ship (true identity not known). In service 13.6.17-11.11.18.

DEFENDER, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 128grt, Dundee-reg DE.112. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

DEFIANCE, harbour service, torpedo school, Devonport (ex-screw 2nd rate ship-of-the-line), built 1861, 5270 tons. Sold 26.6.31.

DEFIANCE (1931), training ship – see ANDROMEDA, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Diadem-class.

DEFIANCE II (1921) – see SPARTAN, accommodation ship, Devonport, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Apollo-class.

DEGANWY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 101 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

DEGARA LEROSA, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4237. Delivered 6.6.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed JAMES JOHNSON. Served as Greek AXIOS in WW2.

DELHI (1913) – see IRON DUKE, dreadnought battleship, Iron Duke-class.

DELHI, light cruiser, D or Danae-class, ordered 7.17, 6A (11.18). Launched 23.8.18 Armstrong. 4,650 tons, 472(oa) trawler bow, 445(pp)x46x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 6-6in, 2-3in AA, 12-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Log Book Availability. AA ship 1943. Sold 22.1.48, BU Cashmore.

DELHI, fishing trawler. Built 1903, 171grt, Hull-reg H.742. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

DELIVERANCE, Canadian minesweeper, either Government or hired craft. Built 1914, 280grt. Armed with 1-3pdr. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

DELIVERER, hired drifter, Adty No 2561. Built 1910, 79grt, Banff-reg BF.151. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-11.17 as net vessel. Disappeared 3.11.17 outside Dublin Bay, presumed sunk by U-boat.

DELPHINE, hired trawler, Adty No 1619. Built 1914, 250grt, Grimsby-reg GY.958. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

DELPHINIUM, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.54 (1.16), T.30 (1.18). Launched 23.12.15 Napier & Miller. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Sold 13.10.33 Rees, Llanelly.

DELPHINULA (ex-BUYO MARU), Admiralty-owned red-ensign oiler, later RFA oiler/freighting tanker, Y7.188 (1916). Launched 1908 Armstrong. 10500 tons,385(pp)x50x25ft. TE, 10kts. Purchased 1915. Damaged 24.8.18, Mediterranean. Hulked 1938. BU 9.47 in Spain (H/L/D/rfa/sl/un)

DELPHINUS (ex-AMELIA), hired trawler, Adty No 624. Built 1906, 257grt, Grimsby-reg GY.981. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

DELTA A, fishing trawler. Built 1908, 241grt, Ostend-reg O.170. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Sunk 21.4.18.

DELTA, naval hospital ship, YA.7 (assigned c 11.14). Built 1907, Workman Clark, 8089grt, 470x56ft. Hired, in service 5.8.14-12.11.14, flew red ensign.

DELUGE (ex-PRESIDENT DE LEEUW), hired screw tug. Built 1908, 260grt. In service 16.12.14-8.1.17. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

DENFORD (ex-FOURTEEN), hired drifter. Built 1901, 77grt, Buckie-reg BCK.191. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel collier.

DENIS CASEY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3711. Delivered 19.3.18, Ailsa, Ayr. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 7.20 renamed GAN CASTLE.

DENNYDUFF, hired drifter. Built 1912, 80grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.496. In service 1.15-1919 as stores & water carrier, hospital vessel.

DENTARIA, hired trawler, Adty No 610. Built 1908, 259grt, Grimsby-reg GY.344. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5inBT. In service 9.14-1920 as minesweeper.

DERBENT, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1907, 3,178grt - lost 30.11.17, Irish Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

DERBY (ex-DAWLISH), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4352, T.N4(10.18), T.N0 (11.19). Launched 9.8.18 Clyde SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 7.46 at Gibraltar, BU in Spain.

DERBY, hired trawler, Adty No 1779. Built 1896, 144grt, Grimsby-reg GY.153. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed DEBENEY 10.18.

DERWENT, destroyer, River-class, two short funnels, designated E-class, N.25 (1914), D.15 (9.15). Launched 14.2.03 Hawthorn Leslie. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Mined 2.5.17 off Le Havre.

DERWENT (1914) – see also HUON, destroyer, Australian I-class.

DERWENT, decoy or Q-ship - see DERWENT, store carrier.

DERWENT, fishing trawler. Built 1893, 151grt, Grimsby-reg GY.525. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

DERWENT, store carrier, Y8.18. Built 1888, 830grt. In service as store carrier 8.8.14-3.3.15, collier (Y3.585) from 4.3.15, then Q-ship. In commissioned service as Q-ship 10.15-15.8.17 using names DERWENT, DUNCOMBE and LYDIA. Renamed DUNCOMBE 1916, collier again from 9.10.17.

DESABLA, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1913, 6,047grt - lost 12.6.15, North Sea (H/L/Lr/D/te/un/wi)

DESIRE, hired drifter, Adty No 1398. Built 1908, 83grt, Buckie-reg BCK.27. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as ROSA in WW2.

DESIRE (ex-PRESIDENT DESIRE MAAS), hired screw tug. Built 1912, 135grt. HM Dockyard service from 11.12.15. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign. Sunk 24.1.18 by U-boat off Yorkshire coast.

DESIREE, hired trawler, Adty No 251. Built 1912, 213grt, Grimsby-reg GY.788. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

DESMOND, decoy or Q-ship - see SUPERIOR (ex-Superb), fishing smack conversion.

DESPATCH, light cruiser, D or Danae-class, ordered 3.18, 30 (6.22). Launched 24.9.19 Fairfield, completed Chatham DY. 4,765 tons, 472(oa) trawler bow, 445(pp)x46x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 6-6in, 2-3in AA, 12-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Log Book Availability. Sold 5.4.46, BU Dalmuir by Arnott Young.

DESPATCH, water tank vessel, Despatch-class. Launched 29.2.04 Bow McLachlan. 405 tons, 115(pp)x21x10ft. TE 300ihp. Served at Devonport. Renamed DESPOT 12.18. Sold 1946, renamed DESPOTE.

DESPERATE, destroyer, two-funnelled 30-knotter, designated D-class, P.50 (1914), D.40 (9.15), D.26 (1.18). Launched 15.2.96 Thornycroft. c340 tons, 210(pp)x191x7ft. TE 5800ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 20.5.20 Ward, Milford Haven.

DESPERATE, light cruiser, D or Danae-class, ordered 3.18, building Hawthorn Leslie. Cancelled 26.11.18.

DESTINN, hired trawler, Adty No 1587. Built 1914, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.307. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

DEVANEY (ex-DEVONIA), fleet messenger, Y4.74. Built 1906, 314grt. In commissioned service 7.11.17-3.10.19, flew white ensign, purchased. Sold 1919, renamed LOCHIEL.

DEVANHA, hired trawler, Adty No 129. Built 1901, 196grt, Aberdeen-reg A.458. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

DEVERILL, decoy or Q-ship – see POLYANTHUS, convoy sloop.

DEVERON, hired trawler, Adty No 695. Built 1905, 233grt, Grimsby-reg GY.96. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

DEVERONSIDE, hired drifter, Adty No 2106. Built 1914, 89grt, Banff-reg BF.82. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

DEVON COUNTY (ex-SCADAUN), hired drifter, Adty No 1066. Built 1910, 86grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.526. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

DEVONIA, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 182. Built 1905, 520grt. Armament: 1-12pdr AA, 1-6pdr AA. In service 16.9.14-9.6.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915. Served in WW2.

DEVONSHIRE, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Devonshire-class, 38 (1914), 53 (1.18), N.19 (4.18). Launched 30.4.04 Chatham DY. 10,850 tons, 473(oa), 450(pp)x68x23ft. TE 21000ihp, 22kts. Armament: 4-7.5in, 6-6in, 2-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2in deck, 6in guns. 3rd CS Grand Fleet 1914-16, North America & West Indies 1916-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Preston and Barrow.

DEVOTION, hired drifter. Built 1910, 88grt, Inverness-reg INS.127. In service 1.16-1919 as tender. Served in WW2.

DEW, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3969. Delivered 6.9.18, Ouse SB. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Fishery Board for Scotland 24.6.20, same name, renamed MOYRA 1923. Served as OLIVE TREE in WW2.

DEWEY, hired drifter, Adty No K, 1297. Built 1908, 84grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.59. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-8.17 as patrol boat. Sunk 12.8.17 in collision off the ROYAL SOVEREIGN LV.

DEWSLAND, hired trawler, Adty No 2664. Built 1907, 236grt, Milford Haven-reg M.220. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

DEXTERITY, hired drifter, Adty No 3213. Built 1908, 87grt, Banff-reg BF.1117. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

DHOBY, decoy or Q-ship – see DIANTHUS, convoy sloop.

DHOON, hired trawler, Adty No 2959. Built 1916, 275grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.244. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.16-11.16 as minesweeper. Mined 24.11.16 near Newarp LV.

DIADEM, cruiser, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Diadem-class, P.20 (1914), N.50 (9.15), N.32 (1.18). Launched 21.10.96 Fairfield. 11,000 tons, 466(oa), 435(pp)x69x26ft. TE 16500ihp, 20.5kts. Armament: 16-6in, 12-12pdr, 4-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 4in deck, 4.5in guns. Stokers' training ship Portsmouth 1914-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Morecambe.

DIADEM, fishing vessel. Built 1901, 55grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.274. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

DIADEM II, hired drifter, Adty No 1905. Built 1904, 75grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.377. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.15-1919 as net vessel.

DIAMOND, light cruiser, ex-3rd-class protected cruiser, Gem-class, N.61 (1914), N.33 (1.18), 32 (4.18), N.70 (6.18). Launched 6.1.04 Laird. 3,000 tons, 373(oa), 360(pp)x40x14ft. TE 9800ihp, 22kts. Armament: 12-4in, 11-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck. Attached 5th BS 1914-15 and 3rd BS 1915-18, Mediterranean 1918. Converted to CMB carrier 1918, fitted to carry 6-40ft CMBs. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Grays.

DIAMOND, hired trawler, Adty No 1376. Built 1913, 289grt, Hull-reg H.665. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed DIAMOND II 6.15.

DIAMOND, hired screw tug. Built 1897, 36grt. In service 8.14-1.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

DIAMOND IIII, fishing trawler. Built 1894, 150grt, Grimsby-reg GY.603. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

DIANA, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Eclipse-class, D.18 (1914), P.58 (9.15), N.34. Launched 5.12.95 Fairfield. 5,600 tons, 373(oa), 350(pp)x53x19ft. TE 9600ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 11-6in, 8-12pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 2.5in deck, 3in guns. 12th CS 1914-15, China and East Indies stations until 1918. Log Book Availability. Sold 1.7.20 Castle, Plymouth.

DIANA, decoy or Q-ship - see KING LEAR, hired trawler.

DIANA, hired trawler. Built 1899, 172grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.135. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 6.15-1920 as boom defence vessel collier.

DIANE (ex-VANESSA), hired yacht, Pendant No 010. Built 1902, 194grt/259TM. Armament: 2-3pdr. In service 16.9.14-23.11.17. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

DIANTHUS, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament. Launched 1.12.17 Barclay Curle. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship, other name DHOBY. Sold 3.6.21 Mexican State Line, renamed GUERRERO.

DICK WHITTINGTON, hired drifter, Adty No 213. Built 1913, 80grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.61. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

DIDO, sea-going depot ship, Eclipse-class, 2nd-class cruiser conversion, P.05 (1914), P.87 (1.18). Launched 20.3.96 London and Glasgow. 5600tons. Completed as depot ship 1913. Armament: reduced to 3-6in, 5-12pdr, 1-3pdr AA in 1916 (1-3pdr AA only 1917). Served with 3rd DF Grand Fleet 1914, 3rd DF at Harwich 1914-15, 9th DF Harwich 1915-17, 10th DF Harwich 1918. Sold 16.12.26 May & Butcher, Maldon.

DIGBY, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.83 (on coming into service), MI.55 (1.18), MI.33 (4.18). Built 1913, 3,966grt, 14.5kts, owned by Furness Withy. Armament: 5-6in, 2-6pdr. Crew (7.15): 23 officers & 280 crew (bi). In service 22.11.14-6.1.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Transferred to French flag 24.11.15-19.7.17, renamed ARTOIS.

DILIGENCE, hired drifter, Adty No 2806. Built 1905, 85grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.164. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed DILIGENCE II 9.15.

DILIGENCE (ex-TABARISTAN), sea-going depot ship, pre-wartime mercantile conversion, P.77 (1914), P.88 (1.18). Launched 1907 Henderson. 7100tons, 390(pp)x46x20ft. TE 3600ihp, 14kts. Purchased 29.1.13, completed as depot ship 10.13. Armament: 8-4 in. Served with 12th DF at Scapa 1915-18.Sold15.10.26Hughes Bolckow.

DILIGENT, paddle tug, Dromedary-class. Launched 31.8.98 Barclay Curle. 680 to 700 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27(50 oa)x10ft. 2-stage oscillating 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Sheerness, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 9.10.23 Young, Sunderland.

DILIGENT (ex-THIRTY SEVEN), hired drifter. Built 1902, 80grt, Banff-reg BF.1138. In service 1.16-1920 as tender. Renamed DIGIT 6.18. Served in WW2.

DINAS, hired trawler, Adty No 155. Built 1909, 219grt, Milford Haven-reg M.19. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

DINORAH (ex-PICTON CASTLE), hired trawler, Adty No 288. Built 1903, 192grt, Aberdeen-reg A.505. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

DIOMEDE, light cruiser, D or Danae-class, ordered 3.18, 92 (4.22). Launched 29.4.19 Vickers, completed Portsmouth DY. 4,765 tons, 472(oa) trawler bow, 445(pp)x46x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 6-6in, 2-3in AA, 12-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Log Book Availability. To RNZN 1925, training ship 2.44. Sold 5.4.46, BU Dalmuir by Arnott Young.

DIRECT ME, hired drifter, Adty No 598. Built 1912, 71grt, Peterhead-reg PD.50. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919.

DIRECTOR GERLING, hired rescue tug, W.19 (1.18). Built 1892, 166grt. In service 5.1.15-11.9.19, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

DIRK, minesweeper, ex-civilian (Fy.1649). Built 1909, 181grt. Armed with 1-12pdr/1-6pdr AA. In service from 19.9.17 in British Home waters. Sunk 28.5.18 by submarine off Flamborough Head.

DISCOVERER, commissioned escort or convoy escort ship, mercantile conversion, P.A3 (7.17), MI.96 (1.18), MI.53 (6.18). Built 1913, 5409grt, 13kts. Armament: 4-6in, 2-11in A/S howitzers. In service 16.6.17-1.3.19.

DISTANCE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4149. Delivered 20.1.20, Chambers. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 24.9.20, renamed LEONARD BOYLE 1920. Served as DUNDARG in WW2.

DISTOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.46 (from about 4.16), X.20 (1.18). Launched 4.3.16 Dobson. 2200 tons, 210(pp)x34x12ft. TE 700ihp, 12kts. Sold 1947, renamed AKHAWI (rfa)

DIVER, hired trawler, Adty No 594. Built 1900, 207grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1205. In service 12.14-12.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, later requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

DIXON, hired drifter, Adty No 2968. Built 1916, 104grt, Scarborough-reg SH.242. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.16-1919 as net vessel.

DJERISSA, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.231) conversion. Built 1910, 3723grt. In service 9.12.16-18.5.18, armament not listed, other names MALLINA, SOLAX, WOKING.

DO WELL, hired drifter, Adty No 2372. Built 1911, 71grt, Inverness-reg INS.214. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as ELOQUENT in WW2.

DOCILE III, hired drifter. Built 1910, 82grt, Buckie-reg BCK.70. In service 1.16-1920 on misc. service.

DOCKLEAF (ex-OLEARY), Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, later RFA oiler/group freighting tanker, Leaf-class, pendant Y7.161. Launched 11.11.16 Bartram. 12300 tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Damaged 3.6.17, NW Mediterranean. Flew red ensign. Sold 1919, renamed LITIOPA (H/L/D/rfa/un)

DOCTOR LEE, hired trawler, Adty No 1582. Built 1914, 307grt, Hull-reg H.50. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1919. Served in WW2.

DOGGERBANK, hired trawler. Built 1913, 274grt, Hull-reg H.673. In service 8.16-1920 as boom defence vessel.

DOLCIS, decoy or Q-ship – see BEGONIA, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Azalea-type.

DOLDRUM, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4138, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 22.1.20, Smith, Rye. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920, renamed BEATRICE EVES. Served as GLOAMIN in WW2.

DOLLAR PRINCESS, hired drifter, Adty No 1896. Built 1911, 74grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.746. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

DOLORES, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 55 (second use of No.). Lost 28.8.15 by fire at Douglas, IOM. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

DOLPHIN, harbour service, submarine base, Portsmouth (ex-composite screw sloop, Dolphin-class), built 1882, 925 tons. Sold 13.3.25.

DOMINICK ADDISON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4296. Launched 2.4.19, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed TENEDOS. Served as GADFLY in WW2.

DOMINICK DUBINE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3726. Delivered 15.5.18, J P Rennoldson. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 4.5.20, same name, later renamed EMILDOR. Served as French AD.52 FRUCTIDOR in WW2.

DOMINION, pre-dreadnought battleship, King Edward VII-class, 41 (1914), 54 (1.18), 41 (4.18), N.90 (6.18). Launched 25.8.03 Vickers. 16,350 tons, 457(oa), 425(pp)x78x26ft. TE 18000ihp, 19kts. Armament: 4-12in, 4-9.2in, 10-6in, 12-12pdr, 5-18in tt. Armour: 9in sides, 2in deck, 12in guns. 3rd BS Grand Fleet 8.14, four of class still with Grand Fleet in 1918. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, arrived Preston 28.10.24 after laying up at Belfast.

DOMQUE GENTILE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3793. Launched 5.8.18, Ailsa, Ayr. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921 renamed HAGNABY, later SANTIAGO RUSINOL.

DON, hired trawler. Built 1898, 168grt, Aberdeen-reg A.443. Armament: 2-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

DON, store carrier, Y8.4. Built 1892, 939grt. In service as store carrier 26.8.14-20.2.15, collier (Y3.561) from 21.2.15. Sunk 8.5.15 by U-boat off Coquet Island.

DON BENITO, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1906, 3,749grt - lost 27.3.17, off SW England (H/Lr/wi)

DON RODERIC, hired yacht, fleet messenger, Y4.3. Built 1884, 37grt/56TM. Presented, presumably as a gift in 1914. Paid off 28.5.15.

DONALDA, hired trawler, Adty No 1760. Built 1914, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.149. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

DONCASTER, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 887, T.56 (9.18). Launched 15.6.16 Ayrshire. 810 tons, 245(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 3.22 Ward, Inverkeithing.

DONEGAL, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Kent-class, 9C (1914), 55 (1.18), N.28 (4.18). Launched 4.9.02 Fairfield. 9,800 tons, 463(oa), 440(pp)x66 x23ft. TE 21000ihp, 23kts. Armament: 14-6in, 10-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 4in sides, 2in deck, 5in guns. 6th CS Grand Fleet 1915, 7th CS Grand Fleet 1915-16, 9th CS West Africa 1916-17, North America & West Indies 1916-18, China 1918. Log Book Availability. Sold 1.7.20 Castle, resold Granton S. Bkg. Co.

DONLEVON, decoy or Q-ship - see GLENFOYLE, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1235) conversion.

DONLEVON, decoy or Q-ship - see also RAVENSTONE, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.440) conversion.

DONNA NOOK, hired trawler, Adty No 1981. Built 1915, 307grt, Grimsby-reg GY.237. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 2.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

DONOVAN, fleet sweeping sloop, 24-class, "double-ended" decoy appearance with straight stem and stern, and symmetrical superstructure, class ordered between 12.16 and 4.17, T.6 (11.19). Launched 27.4.18 Greenock & Grangemouth. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Believed to be one of 10 of class, completed 1918 and served in Sloop Flotillas, Granton and Gibraltar. Sold 15.11.22 Ferguson Muir.

DONSIDE, hired trawler, Adty No 268. Built 1900, 182grt, Aberdeen-reg A.155. In service 8.14-1.17 as minesweeper. Mined 7.1.17 off Lowestoft.

DOON, destroyer, River-class, two short funnels, designated E-class, N.14 (1914), D.16 (9.15), D.27 (1.18), H.41 (9.18). Launched 8.11.04 Hawthorn Leslie. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 27.5.19 Ward, Rainham.

DOON, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 199grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1132. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

DORA, hired screw tug. Built 1895, 33grt. In service 8.14-3.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

DORA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 67. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

DORA, decoy or Q-ship - see COOT, hired trawler.

DORA, lighter/barge. Built 1886, lighter. Owned by J. & J. Hay Ltd. Served as BDV, 13.12.17-3.1.19.

DORA DUNCAN (ex-LIONEL), hired rescue tug Built 1891, 126grt. In service 12.8.15-26.5.19, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

DORADE (ex-SPARKLE), hired yacht. Built 1905, 69grt/87TM. In service 1918-1920. Served in WW2.

DORANDO, hired trawler, Adty No 824. Built 1895, 139grt, Grimsby-reg GY.844. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-7.18 as minesweeper.

DORANDO PIETRI, decoy or Q-ship, motor ketch (Lowestoft-registered LT.295) conversion. Built 1908, 54grt. In service 7.2.17-11.11.18, armament not listed, other name S.5.

DORCAS, hired trawler, Adty No 14. Built 1906, 173grt, Hull-reg H.925. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

DOREEN, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 89. Lost with ALLEGRO and GRIFFIN aboard SS ACHAIA torpedoed 8.9.16 off Oran. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

DOREEN (ex-BRACONHILL), hired trawler. Built 1903, 194grt, Sunderland-reg SD.130. In service 5.16-1919 as boom defence training ship.

DORELLA, hired motor drifter. Built 1915, 19grt, Brixham-reg BM.136. In service 2.16-1919 as boom defence vessel.

DORIA, boarding tug, N.35 (1.18). Built 1909, 150grt. Purchased as unarmed boarding vessel with Downs Boarding Flotilla, based at Ramsgate to 1918, in service 30.7.14-2.1.19. Served in WW2.

DORINDA, decoy or Q-ship – see ARVONIAN, collier conversion.

DORINDA, hired trawler, Adty No 3003. Built 1917, 270grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.1198. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 2.17-1919 as escort vessel. Served in WW2.

DORIS, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Eclipse-class, D.59 (1914), P.47 (9.15), no pendant. assigned (1.18). Launched 3.3.96 Vickers. 5,600 tons, 373(oa), 350(pp)x53x19ft. TE 9600ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 11-6in, 8-12pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 2.5in deck, 3in guns. 11th CS to 1915, then to Mediterranean and East Indies. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 20.2.19 at Bombay.

DORIS, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 174grt, Hull-reg H.364. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

DORIS II, hired drifter, Adty No 1078. Built 1902, 79grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.890. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

DORIS MAUD, hired drifter, Adty No 2715. Built 1914, 79grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.702. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 10.15-1920 as net vessel.

DORISBROOK, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1915, 3,431grt - lost 9.2.18, South Pacific (H/Lr/ms)

DORKING, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4361 T.32 (12.18), T.19 (11.19). Launched 26.9.18 Clyde SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 6.28 Alloa, Charlestown.

DOROTHEA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 203. Lost 21.7.15 by fire in E. Mediterranean. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

DOROTHY, decoy or Q-ship - see IMOGENE (ex-STRATHENDRICK), barkentine conversion.

DOROTHY F., hired drifter, Adty No 1959. Built 1915, 107grt, Yarmouth-reg YH. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.16-1919 as net vessel. Renamed KINGFISHER 2.19.

DOROTHY G. SNOW, decoy or Q-ship, schooner conversion. Built 1911, 98 registered tons. In service 4.7.17-22.11.17, armament not listed.

DOROTHY GRAY, hired trawler, Adty No 96. Built 1908, 199grt, Peterhead-reg PD.533. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

DOROTHY MAY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 113. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

DOROTHY ROSE, hired drifter, Adty No 1822. Built 1910, 74grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.692. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel, hydrophone vessel.

DOTTER (ex-DOTTEREL), hired yacht, attached to A/S division. Built 1887, 165grt/214TM. In service from 20.4.18, purchased 1919. Sold 7.6.22.

DOUBLETIDE, Admiralty steel drifter, building Ailsa. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

DOUGLAS, destroyer leader, Scott-class, ordered 12.16, D.09 (9.18), G.00 (11.18). Launched 8.6.18 Cammell Laird. 1800 tons, 332(oa), 320(pp)x32x12ft. Turbine 40000shp, 36kts. Armament: 5-4.7in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or at Harwich, 1918. Sold 20.3.45, BU Ward, Inverkeithing.

DOURO, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 152grt, Grimsby-reg GY.310. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

DOVE, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, D.34 (1914), D.51 (9.15), D.28 (1.18). Launched 21.3.98 Eerie. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 27.1.20 Maden & McKee.

DOVE, hired trawler, Adty No 390. Built 1897, 168grt, Hull-reg H.279. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed DOVE II 2.15.

DOVE, hired drifter, Adty No 2480, 2573. Built 1907, 81grt, Banff-reg BF.871. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed DOVE III 4.15.

DOVE, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3016. Built 1904, 49grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.434. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1917. Renamed DOVE IV 6.17.

DOVER, hired trawler, Adty No 630. Built 1896, 163grt, Grimsby-reg GY.142. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.14-12.18 as minesweeper.

DOWNIEHILLS, hired trawler, Adty No 3040. Built 1917, 227grt, Peterhead-reg PD.277. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.17-1919.

DOWNPOUR, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4117, building Webster & Bickerton. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

DOWNTON, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.61, patrol boat.

DRACO, hired trawler. Built 1895, 139grt, Grimsby-reg GY.842. In service 1.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

DRAGE (ex-DRAGON), hired rescue tug - see DRAGON, boarding tug.

DRAGON, light cruiser, D or Danae-class, ordered 9.16, 19 (9.18). Launched 29.12.17 Scotts. 4,650 tons, 472(oa), 445(pp)x46x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 6-6in, 2-3in AA, 12-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Harwich Force 1918. Log Book Availability. Sunk 8.7.44 as breakwater at Arromanches.

DRAGON, hired trawler, Adty No 428. Built 1906, 214grt, Grimsby-reg GY.201. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed DRAGON II 3.17.

DRAGON, hired screw tug. Built 1877, 56grt. In service 8.14-6.15, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

DRAGON, boarding tug, N.63 (1.16), N.37 (1.18) and W.20 (1.18), W.03 (9.18) as DRAGE. Built 1893, 153grt. Purchased as unarmed boarding vessel with Downs Boarding Flotilla, based at Ramsgate to 1918, in service 10.3.15-17.1.19 including HM Dockyard service, rescue tug from1917, renamed DRAGE 1918.

DRAGON (c1919) - see SIMOUN, hired yacht, armed boarding steamer.

DRAGON, lighter/barge. Built 1914,  90grt. Served 2.7.15-18.2.16, and at Kirkwall 12.5.18-20.2.19. Renamed DRONE 5.18.

DRAGONFLY, coastal destroyer (1906) – see TB.2, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class.

DRAGONFLY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 21 (first use of No. Second use as motor boat or motor drifter not listed). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

DRAGONFLY, river gunboat, Fly-class, ordered 2.15. Built in sections by Yarrow, sent out to Mesopotamia 7.15, re-erected after 11.15 on River Tigris. 98 tons, 126(oa), 102(pp)x20x2ft. TE 175ihp, 9.5kts, tunnel screw. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr or 2pdr. Mesopotamian campaign. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1915/17. Sold 16.2.23 at Basra.

DRAGOON, Admiralty trawler, Military class, Adty No 1152. One of ten trawlers, of three different types, purchased while building for a total cost of £93,800 – six by order 11.12.14, four by order 14.4.15. Launched 16.1.15 Smiths Dock, completed 27.2.15, 276grt, 130x23x12ft. TE engines. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5 in BT. Renamed DRUMMER 1.20. Sold 26.2.20, same name. Served as DRUMMER in WW2.

DRAKE, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Drake-class, P.09 (1914). Launched 5.3.01 Pembroke DY. 14,100 tons, 533(oa), 500(pp)x71x25ft. TE 30000ihp, 24kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 16-6in, 14-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 3in deck, 6in guns. 6th CS Grand Fleet 1914-15, North America & West Indies 1916-17. Log Book Availability. Torpedoed by U.79 in North Channel, capsized 2.10.17 in Rathlin Sound.

DRAKE, hired trawler, Adty No 817. Built 1900, 207grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1163. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-7.17. Renamed DRAKE II 2.15. Wrecked 3.7.17 in the Kenmare River.

DRAKE (1934) – see MARSHAL NEY, monitor, Marshal Ney-class. 

DRAKE III, hired drifter, Adty No 1921. Built 1907, 89grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1068. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

DRAMA, hired yacht, armed boarding steamer. In service from 1915, purchased 1916. Sold 1.5.19 G Tumno & Co.

DRANOEL, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 7. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

DREADAXE (ex-T), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian naval service, Axe-name, Adty No. 4341. Reported seized in White Sea 3.8.18, but possibly one of eight handed over by White Russians. Added 11.9.18. Sold 18.5.20.

DREADFUL, hired rescue tug, W.21 (1.18). Built 1912, 253grt. In service from 9.5.17, purchased 9.5.18-29.7.20. Sold, renamed RUMANIA.

DREADNOUGHT, the first dreadnought battleship, 00 (1914), 56 (1.18), 73 (4.18). Laid down 2.10.05, launched 10.2.06 Portsmouth DY, completed 12.06. 17900 tons, 526(oa), 490(pp)x82x27ft. Turbine 23000shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-12in, 27-12pdr, 5-18in tt. Armour: 11in sides, 2.75in deck, 11in guns. Grand Fleet, 4th BS until 1916, 3rd BS to 1918, then returned to 4th BS. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Inverkeithing.

DREADNOUGHT II, decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack conversion. In service 6.17-11.11.18, armament not listed, other name LEDGER No. 897 (hook & line fishing vessel).

DREADNOUGHT II, hired trawler, Adty No 2992. Built 1907, 150grt, Aberdeen-reg A.144. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.17-1919.

Dredger (name unknown), already wrecked, possibly Admiralty blockship. One of possibly three vessels (others FIERAMOSCA and PINA) scuttled at Suvla Beach, W Gallipoli peninsula by the 18 December 1915 for the final evacuation, served as boat pier (not included in Dittmar; Rn)

DREDGOL, RFA oiler, X.80 (1.18). Dredger purchased on stocks, launched 25.5.18 Simons. 7589 tons/3999grt, 326(pp)x54x18ft. TE 2400ihp, 11kts. Sold 28.6.35 Arnott Young, Dalmuir (rfa)

DREEL CASTLE (ex-TERFRID), hired drifter, Adty No 2251, 2553. Built 1908, 97grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.71. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed MARA SMITH 2.18. Served as DREEL CASTLE in WW2.

DRIFT FISHER, hired drifter, Adty No 3271. Built 1916, 96grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.45. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.16-1919 as patrol boat.

DRINA, naval hospital ship, YA.3 (assigned c 11.14). Built 1913, Harland & Wolff. 11483grt, 500x62ft. Hired, in service 4.8.14-10.2.16, flew red ensign. Sunk 1.3.17 by submarine off Skokholm Is.

DRIVER, Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Adty No 57. Built 1910 Duthie, 207grt, purchased 1910. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. One of six trawlers purchased prewar as minesweeping training ships for men of the fishery reserve, later the Auxiliary Patrol. Based at Devonport 1914. On outbreak of war, allocated to the patrol organisation as minesweeper. Renamed NAIRN 6.19. Sold 1920 as NAIRN.

DRIZZLE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4150. Delivered 10.2.20, Chambers. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 8.5.20, same name. Served as PILOT STAR in WW2.

DROMEDARY, paddle tug, Dromedary-class. Launched 31.5.94 Barclay Curle. 680 to 700 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27(50 oa)x10ft. 2-stage oscillating 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Portsmouth and Invergordon, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 28.4.23 J. A. White.

DROMEDARY, lifting craft. Built 1897, 706grt. large dumb barge with horned bows, normally working in pairs with wreck on cables between them. In service 15.2.17-10.11.20, renamed LC.2, 3.17.

DROMONBY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1900, 3,627grt - lost 13.1.16, Atlantic off Portugal (H/L/Lr/Mn/kp)

DRONNING MAUD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1917, 2,663grt - lost 22.4.18, Western Mediterranean (H/L/te/un)

DROUGHT, Admiralty steel drifter, building Ailsa. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

DRUDGE, trials gunboat, ex-gunboat, described as miscellaneous special service vessel.  Launched 1883 Armstrong. 890 tons, 130(oa), 125(pp)x35x8ft. Purchased 28.2.01. Armament: 1-9.2 in. Gunboat based at Dover 1914-15, disarmed 5.11.15and laid up. Renamed EXCELLENT 11.16, DRYAD 1.19. Sold 27.3.20 G. Sharp.

DRUID, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class. H.33 (1914), H.30 (1.18). Launched 4.12.11 Denny. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean by 1918 except three fitted as minelayers. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry.

DRUMBLADE, hired trawler, Adty No 467. Built 1900, 195grt, Aberdeen-reg A.133. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper, then boom defence vessel.

DRUMBLAIR, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 196grt, Aberdeen-reg A.130. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

DRUMMER (1920) – see DRAGOON, Admiralty trawler, Military class.

DRUMMER BOY, hired trawler, Adty No 2969. Built 1916, 209grt, Grimsby-reg GY.964. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

DRUMOAK, hired trawler, Adty No 342. Built 1902, 208grt, Aberdeen-reg A.516. In service 8.14-10.14 as minesweeper. Mined 5.10.14 off Belgian Coast.

DRUMTOCHTY, hired trawler, Adty No 357. Built 1915, 211grt, Aberdeen-reg A.408. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.15-1.18 as minesweeper. Mined 29.1.18 off Dover.

DRUSILLA, hired trawler, Adty No 36. Built 1914, 250grt, Grimsby-reg GY.951. Armament: 1-10pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

DRYAD (right, Photo Ships), minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat, Dryad-class, P.90 (1914). Launched 22.11.93 Chatham DY. 1070 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x30x10ft. TE 3500ihp, 18kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 4-6pdr, 3-18in tt. Converted with sweeps 1914/15. Attached to 10th CS 1914-15, minesweeper at Lowestoft to 1.18, then harbour service 1918, renamed HAMADRYAD 1.18. Log Book Availability. Sold 24.9.20 H. Auten.

DRYAD, light cruiser, D or Danae-class, ordered 3.18, building Vickers. Cancelled 26.11.18.

DRYAD (1924) – see CARSTAIRS, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class.

DRYPOOL, hired trawler, Adty No 1753. Built 1911, 331grt, Hull-reg H.375. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919.

DUBLIN, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Chatham-class, 68 (1914), 57 (1.18), 42 (4.18). Launched 30.4.12 Beardmore. 5,400 tons, 458(oa), 430(pp)x49x16ft. Turbine 25000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 8-6in, 1-3in AA, 2-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 2in deck. Mediterranean 1914-15, 2nd LCS Grand Fleet 1916-18. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 7.26 King, Troon.

DUBLIN CASTLE, Russian mercantile (original name not known). Armed with 2-6in. In service 1918-31.7.19 in support of ''White" Russian forces on Caspian Sea. Handed over to ''White" Russian crews.

DUCHESS (ex-DUCHESS OF FIFE), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 533. Built 1903, 336grt. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service 26.5.19 -3.9.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 1.23 Rees, Llanelly. DUCHESS OF FIFE in WW2.

DUCHESS OF BUCCLEUCH, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 590. Built 1915, 450grt. Armament: 1-6pdr, l-6pdr AA. Purchased by Admiralty 12.7.15. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 1.23 E. G. Rees.

DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.09 (on coming into service), MI.03 (1.18), MI.02 (6.18). Built 1897, 1200grt, 19kts. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 30.10.14-6.11.19, including troop carrier 3.1.19-10.5.19. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea.

DUCHESS OF FIFE, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 531. Built 1899, 443grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 23.3.16-9.12.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

DUCHESS OF HAMILTON, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 933. Built 1890, 553grt. Armament: not listed. In service 11.9.15. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Mined 29.11.15 off the Longsand.

DUCHESS OF KENT, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 537. Built 1897, 399grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 20.6.16-23.9.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

DUCHESS OF MONTROSE, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 585. Built 1902, 322grt. Armament: not listed. In service 15.5.15. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Mined 18.3.17 off Dunkirk. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915.

DUCHESS OF NORFOLK, patrol paddle vessel, later minesweeper, mercantile conversion, Adty No. 0100. Built 1911, 381grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA minesweeper. In service 17.5.16-1920, paddle minesweeper 20.4.19. Served in Mediterranean, based at Malta. Served as AMBASSADOR in WW2.

DUCHESS OF RICHMOND, patrol paddle vessel, later minesweeper, mercantile conversion, Adty No. 0101. Built 1910, 354grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA minesweeper. In service 17.5.16, paddle minesweeper 20.4.19. Served in Mediterranean, based at Malta. Mined 28.6.19 in Aegean Sea

DUCHESS OF ROTHESAY, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 935. Built 1895, 385grt. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 14.10.15-29.3.20. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Served in WW2.

DUCHESS OF YORK, patrol paddle vessel, later minesweeper, mercantile conversion, Adty No. 0103. Built 1896, 302grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 18.5.16, purchased by Admiralty 6.19. Served in Mediterranean, based at Malta. Sold 23.6.21.

DUCKBRIDGE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1914, 1,491grt - lost 22.2.16, Atlantic off N Scotland (H/L/Lr/te)

DUFFERIN (RIM), troopship. Launched 14.8.04 Vickers. 7457 tons, 437(pp)x53x20 ft. TE 9800ihp, 19kts. Armament: 8-4in, 8-3pdr. Served in East Indies 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Suez Canal 2-4 Feb 1915. Training ship 1927. Listed to 1954.

DUKE (ex-DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE), patrol paddle vessel, later minesweeper, mercantile conversion, Adty No. 0108. Built 1896, 257grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 23.5.16-31.12.20, renamed DUKE II 3.19, paddle minesweeper 20.4.19, base ship in Egypt for a short time 1919. Served in Mediterranean, based at Alexandria as patrol vessel.

DUKE II (1919) – see DUKE (ex-DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE), patrol paddle vessel.

DUKE OF ALBANY, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.11 (on coming into service). Built 1907, 1997grt. Armament: not listed. In service 30.10.14. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Sunk 25.8.16 by UB.27 east of Pentland Skerries.

DUKE OF CLARENCE, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, MI.14 (on coming into service), MI.04 (1.18), MI.03 (6.18). Built 1892, 1635grt, 18kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr. In service 6.11.15-11.2.20. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea.

DUKE OF CORNWALL, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.10 (on coming into service), MI.05 (1.18). Built 1898, 1528grt, 1-4in, 18kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 31.10.14-14.11.19. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Duke of Edinburgh-class, 15 (1914), 58 (1.18), N.33 (6.18). Launched 11.6.04 Pembroke DY. 13,550 tons, 505(oa), 480(pp)x73x26ft. TE 23000ihp, 23kts. Armament: 6-9.2in, 10-6in, 23-3pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 1in deck, 6in guns. Mediterranean 1914, 1st CS Grand Fleet 1914-16, North America and West Indies 1916-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 12.4.20 Hughes Bolckow.

DUKE OF YORK, hired screw tug. Built 1900, 51grt. In service 8.14-10.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

DULCIE DORIS, hired drifter, Adty No 1926. Built 1913, 80grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.277. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 10.15-1920 as net vessel.

Dummy capital ships Nos. 1-14, battleships and battlecruisers

1. ST. VINCENT, battleship – see CITY OF OXFORD, mercantile conversion.

2. COLLINGWOOD, battleship – see MICHIGAN, mercantile conversion.

3. IRON DUKE, battleship – see MONTEZUMA, mercantile conversion.

4. KING GEORGE V, battleship – see RUTHENIA, mercantile conversion.

5. CENTURION, battleship – see TYROLIA, mercantile conversion.

6. ORION, battleship – see ORUBA, mercantile conversion.

7. MARLBOROUGH, battleship – see MOUNT ROYAL, mercantile conversion.

8. AUDACIOUS, battleship – see MONTCALM, mercantile conversion.

9. AJAX, battleship – see KRONPRINZESSEN CECILIE, mercantile conversion.

10. VANGUARD, battleship – see PERTHSHIRE, mercantile conversion.

11. QUEEN MARY, battlecruiser – see CEVIC, mercantile conversion.

12. INDOMITABLE, battlecruiser – see MANIPUR, mercantile conversion.

13. INVINCIBLE, battlecruiser – see PATRICIAN, mercantile conversion.

14. TIGER, battlecruiser – see MERION, mercantile conversion.

 


 

DUNCAN, pre-dreadnought battleship, Duncan-class, 43 (1914), 59 (1.18), N.53 (4.18). Launched 21.3.01 Thames IW. 14,000 tons, 432(oa), 405(pp)x75x27ft. TE 18000ihp, 19kts. Armament: 4-12in, 12-6in, 12-12pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 7in sides, 2.5in deck, 11in guns. 3rd BS 8.14, later 6th BS at the Nore, few months in Mediterranean, harbour service from 1917. Sold 18.2.20 Stanlee.

DUNCLUTHA, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1335) conversion. Built 1910, 3973grt. In service 23.11.16-23.6.18, armament not listed, other names CHAMPNEY, STAMFORD.

DUNCOMBE, store carrier, Q-ship - see DERWENT, store carrier.

DUNDALK, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.91 (4.19), T.0A (11.19). Launched 21.3.19 Clyde SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sank 17.10.40 off Harwich after mine damage the day earlier.

DUNDAS, hired paddle tug. Built 1885, 117grt. Harbour service 2.8.14-29.4.19. Normally flew the red ensign.

DUNDEE, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, MI.12 (on coming into service). Built 1911, 2709grt, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-4in. In service 11.10.15. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Sunk 3.9.17 by UC.49 in Channel. Single ship action with ACHILLES v LEOPARD, 16 Mar 1916.

DUNDEE, hired paddle tug. Built 1875, 264grt. Harbour service 15.2.18-17.3.19. Normally flew the red ensign.

DUNDREARY, decoy or Q-ship - see TAY & TYNE, coaster conversion.

DUNEDIN, light cruiser, D or Danae-class, ordered 7.17, 96 (8.19). Launched 19.11.18 Armstrong. 4,650 tons, 472(oa) trawler bow, 445(pp)x46x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 6-6in, 2-3in AA, 12-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Log Book Availability. To RNZN 1925. Sunk 24.11.41 by U.124 in the S Atlantic.

DUNEDIN, hired drifter, Adty No 2495. Built 1910, 78grt, Banff-reg BF.175. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

DUNIRA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 84. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

DUNNEDA, armed launch, ex-civilian. In service in Persian Gulf area. To RIM 22.8.18.

DUNNET, hired trawler, Adty No 3004. Built 1914, 205grt, Hull-reg H.77. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.17-1919 as minesweeper.

DUNOON, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.57 (6.19), N.3A (11.19). Launched 21.3.19 Clyde SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Mined 30.4.40 in the North Sea.

DUNRAVEN (ex-BOVERTON), decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.283) conversion. Built 1910, 3117grt. In service 25.6.17, armed with 1-4in, 4-12pdr, 2-tt, other name BOVERTON. Severely damaged 8.8.17 in lengthy gun action with UC.71 in Atlantic, foundered in tow 10.8.17 in Channel.

DUNRAVEN CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 3045. Built 1917, 276grt, Swansea-reg SA.69. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5 in BT. In service 6.17-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

DUNSANY, decoy or Q-ship - see HARTSIDE, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.235) conversion.

DUNVEGAN, store carrier, Y8.59. Built 1883, 304grt. In service 8.9.15-2.10.15.

DUPLEX (ex-NENTWATER), listed as patrol vessel, ex-civilian. Built 1872, 874grt. Armed with 1-3pdr. In service 3.11.14-31.8.15 in East Africa.

DURBAN, light cruiser, D or Danae-class, ordered 7.17, 99 (9.21). Launched 29.5.19 Scotts, completed Devonport DY. 4,650 tons, 472(oa) trawler bow, 445(pp)x46x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 6-6in, 2-3in AA, 12-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Sunk 9.6.44 as breakwater at Normandy.

DURBAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1209. Built 1897, 152grt, Hull-reg H.378. In service 12.14-10.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, later requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

DURGA, hired trawler, Adty No 300. Built 1911, 216grt, Grimsby-reg GY.612. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

DUSK, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3881. Launched 9.8.18, Duthie. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 23.6.20, same name. Served as COSMEA in WW2.

DUSTER, hired trawler, Adty No 421. Built 1911, 192grt, Hull-reg H.267. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-12.17 as minesweeper. Wrecked 17.12.17 near Portreath.

DUSTY MILLER, hired drifter, Adty No 1829. Built 1911, 73grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1139. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

DUTHIES, hired drifter, Adty No 2378. Built 1914, 89grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.106. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

DUTIFUL, hired drifter, Adty No 778. Built 1907, 98grt, Peterhead-reg PD.322. Armament: 1-.45in MG. In service 11.14-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper.

DWARF, old 1st-class gunboat, Bramble-class P.8C. Launched 15.11.98 London and Glasgow. 710 tons, 187(oa), 180(pp)x33 x8ft. TE 1300ihp, 13.5kts. Armament: 2-4in, 4-12pdr. Served in West and East Africa. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Cameroons 1914. Log Book Availability. Sold 13.7.26 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

DX.1 to DX.25, dumb X-lighters – see X-Lighters

DYLE (ex-WIDDRINGTON), Admiralty blockship. Built 1879, 1510grt, 260ft. Owned by Schaldis SS of Belgium, Antwerp-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Scapa Flow. Location not known. Note: Internet diving sites only list World War 2 blockship DOYLE, built 1907 1,761grt, scuttled in Burra Sound between Hoy & Graemsay islands (Lr/D).

DYNEVOR CASTLE, fishing trawler. Built 1914, 283grt, Swansea-reg SA.3. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.


 


 


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EREBUS, monitor (Navy Photos)

 

E-class (E.1 group) submarines, E.1-E.8, AE.1-AE.2 (I-Pendant No, replaced by class and number, mid-1915), 660/810 tons, 178(pp)x22x12ft. Diesel/electric 1600/840hp, 15/10kts. Armament: 4-18in tt, 1-12pdr. (See also AE.1 and AE.2)

E.1 (laid down as D.9), submarine, E-class (E.1 group), I.81. Launched 9.11.12 Chatham DY. Harwich until 1915, then Baltic. Destroyed 8.4.18 at Helsingfors.

E.2 (laid down as D.10), submarine, E-class (E.1 group), I.82. Launched 23.11.12 Chatham DY. Harwich until 1915, then Mediterranean. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Sold 7.3.21 at Malta.

E.3, submarine, E-class (E.1 group), I.83. Launched 29.10.12 Vickers. Based at Harwich. Sunk 18.10.14 by U.27 in North Sea.

E.4, submarine, E-class (E.1 group), I.84. Launched 5.2.12 Vickers. Harwich until 1918. Collided with E.41, 15.8.16 and sunk, salvaged, returned to service. Battle Honour Heligoland 28 Aug 1914. Sold 21.2.22 Upnor S. Bkg Co.

E.5, submarine, E-class (E.1 group), I.85. Launched 17.5.12 Vickers. Based at Harwich. Sunk 7.3.16 by unknown cause, North Sea. Battle Honour Heligoland 28 Aug 1914.

E.6, submarine, E-class (E.1 group), I.86. Launched 12.11.12 Vickers. Based at Harwich. Mined 26.12.15 in North Sea. Battle Honour Heligoland 28 Aug 1914.

AE.1 (RAN), submarine, E-class (E.1 group). Launched 18.6.13 Vickers. 660/810 tons, 178(pp)x22x12ft. Diesel/electric 1600/840hp, 15/10kts. Armament: 4-18in tt, 1-12pdr. Pacific. Sunk 14.9.14 by unknown cause off Bismarck Archipelago.

AE.2 (RAN), submarine, E-class (E.1 group). Launched 22.5.13 Vickers. 660/810 tons, 178(pp)x22x12ft. Diesel/electric 1600/840hp, 15/10kts. Armament: 4-18in tt, 1-12pdr. Pacific, then Mediterranean. Scuttled after damage 30.4.15 in Sea of Marmora. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915.

E.7, submarine, E-class (E.1 group), I.87. Launched 2.10.13 Chatham DY. Harwich until 1915, then Mediterranean. Sunk 5.9.15 by explosive charge from UB.14 after becoming trapped in submarine netting, Dardanelles. Battle Honours Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dardanelles 1915.

E.8, submarine, E-class (E.1 group), I.88. Launched 30.10.13 Chatham DY. Harwich until 1915, then Baltic. Destroyed 8.4.18 at Helsingfors. Battle Honour Heligoland 28 Aug 1914.

E-class (E.9 group) submarines, E.9-E.56, 662/835 tons, 181(oa), 180(pp)x22x12ft. Diesel/electric 1600/840hp, 15/10kts. Armament: 5-18in tt, 1-12pdr. Six boats completed as minelayers with 3-18in tt, 20 mines.

E.9, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), I.89. Launched 29.11.13 Vickers. Harwich until 1915, then Baltic. Destroyed 8.4.18 at Helsingfors. Battle Honour Heligoland 28 Aug 1914.

E.10, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), I.90. Launched 29.11.13 Vickers. Based at Harwich. Sunk 18.1.15 by unknown cause, North Sea.

E.11, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), I.91. Launched 23.4.14 Vickers. Harwich until 1915, then Mediterranean. Battle Honour Dardanelles 1915. Sold 7.3.21 at Malta.

E.12, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), I.92. Launched 5.9.14 Chatham DY. Harwich until 1915, then Mediterranean. Battle Honour Dardanelles 1915. Sold 7.3.21 at Malta.

E.13, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), I.93. Launched 22.9.14 Chatham DY. Harwich until 1915, then allocated to Baltic. Stranded 18.8.15 on coast of Denmark and interned, sold 14.12.21 Petersen & Albeck. Denmark.

E.14, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), I.94. Launched 7.7.14 Vickers. Harwich until 1915, then Mediterranean. Mined 27.1.18 off Kum Kale, Dardanelles. Battle Honour Dardanelles 1915/16.

E.15, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), I.95. Launched 23.4.14 Vickers. Harwich until 1915, then Mediterranean. Stranded 15.4.15 at Kephez Point, Dardanelles and destroyed. Battle Honour Dardanelles 1915.

E.16, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), I.96. Launched 23.9.14 Vickers. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion. Mined 22.8.16 in the North Sea.

E.17, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), I.97. Launched 16.1.15 Vickers. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion. Wrecked 6.1.16 off the Texel.

E.18, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), I.98. Launched 4.3.15 Vickers. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion, E.18 to Baltic 1915. Sunk 24.5.16 by German decoy "K" off Bornholm.

E.19, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14, I.99 (assigned 24.4.15). Launched 13.5.15 Vickers. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion, E.19 to Baltic 1915. Destroyed 8.4.18 at Helsingfors.

E.20, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14, I.69 (assigned 24.4.15). Launched 12.6.15 Vickers. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion, E.20 then to Mediterranean. Sunk 5.11.15 by UB.14, Sea of Marmora. Battle Honour Dardanelles 1915.

E.21, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14, I.70 (assigned 24.4.15). Launched 24.7.15 Vickers. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 14.12.21 Petersen & Albeck.

E.22, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14, I.79 (assigned 24.4.15). Launched 27.8.15 Vickers. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion. Sunk 25.4.16 by UB.18 in North Sea.

E.23, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 28.9.15 Vickers. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 6.9.22 Young, Sunderland.

E.24, submarine minelayer, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 9.12.15 Vickers. Armament as minelayer: 3-18in tt, 20 mines. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion. Mined 24.3.16 in North Sea.

E.25, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 23.8.15 Beardmore (originally ordered for Turkish Navy). E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 14.12.21 Petersen & Albeck.

E.26, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 11.11.15 Beardmore (originally ordered for Turkish Navy). E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion. Sunk 6.7.16 by unknown cause, North Sea.

E.27, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14, contract cancelled 20.4.15 to allow Yarrow to concentrate on other work. Work resumed 7.8.15, launched 9.6.17 Yarrow. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 6.9.22 Cashmore.

E.28 - ordered 11.14. Contract cancelled 20.4.15 to allow Yarrow to concentrate on other work.

E.29, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 1.6.15 Armstrong. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 21.2.22 Upnor S Bkg Co.

E.30, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 29.6.15 Armstrong. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion. Sunk 22.11.16 by unknown cause, North Sea.

E.31, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 23.8.15 Scotts. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 6.9.22 Young, Sunderland.

E.32, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 16.8.16 White. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 6.9.22 Young, Sunderland.

E.33, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 18.4.16 Thornycroft. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 6.9.22 Cashmore.

E.34, submarine minelayer, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 27.1.17 Thornycroft. Armament as minelayer: 3-18in tt, 20 mines. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion;. Mined 20.7.18 in North Sea.

E.35, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 20.5.16 John Brown. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 6.9.22 Ellis & Co.

E.36, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 16.9.16 John Brown. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion. Sunk 17.1.17 by unknown cause, North Sea.

E.37, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 2.9.15 Fairfield. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion. Sunk 1.12.16 by unknown cause, North Sea.

E.38, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 13.6.16 Fairfield. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 6.9.22 Ellis & Co.

E.39, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 18.5.16 Palmer. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 13.10.21 S. Wales Salvage Co, foundered 9.22 in tow.

E.40, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 9.11.16 Palmer. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 14.12.21 Petersen & Albeck.

E.41, submarine minelayer, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 28.7.15 Cammell Laird. Armament as minelayer: 3-18in tt, 20 mines. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion. Collided with E.4, 15.8.16 and sunk, salvaged, returned to service. Sold 6.9.22 Ellis & Co, Newcastle.

E.42, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 22.10.15 Cammell Laird. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 6.9.22 J. Smith.

E.43, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 11.11.15 Swan Hunter. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 3.1.21 S. Wales Salvage Co, stranded and lost at St. Agnes, Cornwall.

E.44, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 21.2.16 Swan Hunter. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 13.10.21 S. Wales Salvage Co.

E.45, submarine minelayer, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 25.1.16 Cammell Laird. Armament as minelayer: 3-18in tt, 20 mines. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 6.9.22. Ellis Co.

E.46, submarine minelayer, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 4.4.16 Cammell Laird. Armament as minelayer: 3-18in tt, 20 mines. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 6.9.22 Ellis Co.

E.47, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 29.5.16 Fairfield, completed by Beardmore. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion. Sunk 20.8.17 by unknown cause, North Sea.

E.48, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 2.8.16 Fairfield, completed by Beardmore. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 7.23 Cashmore.

E.49, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 18.9.16 Swan Hunter. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion. Mined 12.3.17 off Shetlands.

E.50, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 13.11.16 John Brown. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion. Mined 1.2.18 in North Sea.

E.51, submarine minelayer, E-class (E.9 group), originally ordered from Yarrow 11.14, contract transferred to Scotts 3.3.15. Launched 30.11.16 Scotts. Armament as minelayer: 3-18in tt, 20 mines. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 13.10.21 S. Wales Salvage Co.

E.52, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), originally ordered from Yarrow 11.14, contract transferred to Denny 3.3.15. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Launched 25.1.17 Denny. Sold 3.1.21 Brixham Marine & Eng. Co.

E.53, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 1916 Beardmore. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 6.9.22 C. A. Beard.

E.54, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 1916 Beardmore. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 14.12.21 Petersen & Albeck,

E.55, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 5.2.16 Denny. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 6.9.22 Ellis & Co.

E.56, submarine, E-class (E.9 group), ordered 11.14. Launched 19.6.16 Denny. E.16-56 of class mostly served at Harwich or other East Coast ports from completion; some then serving in Mediterranean or later off West of Ireland. Sold 9.6.23 Granton S Bkg Co.

 


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E. A. B., hired drifter, Adty No 1027. Built 1910, 67grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.137. Armament: 1-2pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

E. B. C., hired drifter, Adty No 1120. Built 1909, 60grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.309. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as ROLETTA in WW2.

E. E. S., hired drifter, Adty No 1028. Built 1911, 91grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.740. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

E. J. M., hired drifter, Adty No 2462. Built 1910, 72grt, Peterhead-reg PD.97. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

E. W. B., hired drifter, Adty No 1872. Built 1911, 95grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1124. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

EADWINE, hired drifter, Adty No 743. Built 1914, 96grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.228. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

EAGER, hired drifter, Adty No 202. Built 1912, 102grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1166. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

EAGLE, aircraft carrier, warship conversion, ex-Chilean battleship ALMIRANTE COCHRANE, 94 (1920). Laid down 2.13, work suspended on outbreak of war, purchased and building resumed 1917, launched 8.6.18 Armstrong, completed 1920. 22790 tons, 667(oa), 625(pp)x94x24ft. Turbine 37000shp, 22.5kts. Armament: 9-6in, 4-4in, 21 aircraft. Commissioned 4.20. Sunk 11.8.42 by U.73 in Western Mediterranean.

EAGLE, hired trawler, Adty No 393. Built 1899, 168grt, Hull-reg H.454. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed EAGLET 2.15, OWLET 4.18.

EAGLE, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 146grt, Grimsby-reg GY.378. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

EAGLE, hired screw tug. Built 1883, 103grt. Harbour service 1.8.14-6.3.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

EAGLE, harbour service, RNVR drillship, Liverpool; base ship 1914, renamed EAGLET 1918 (ex-3rd rate sailing ship-of-the-line), built 1804, 2340 tons, Burnt 1926, sold 4.1.27.

EAGLE III, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 534. Built 1910, 432grt. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.6.16-10.3.20. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. ORIOLE in WW2.

EAGLET (1926), RNVR training ship – see SIR BEVIS, fleet sweeping sloop.

EARL ESSEX, hired trawler, Adty No 292. Built 1914, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.48. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

EARL GRANARD (ex-PAULINE), hired trawler, Adty No 2653. Built 1904, 211grt, Grimsby-reg GY.449. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as CASTLETON in WW2.

EARL GREY, ex-Russian icebreaker CANADA, described as miscellaneous special service vessel. Launched  8.09 Vickers. 3400 tons, 265(pp)x47x18ft. TE 6000ihp,17kts. Ex-Canadian Government EARL GREY sold to Russia in 10.14. Seized in 1918. Returnedto Russia renamed CANADA.

EARL KITCHENER, hired trawler, Adty No 1907. Built 1915, 348grt, Hull-reg H.345. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.15-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

EARL LENNOX, hired trawler, Adty No 1441. Built 1914, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.367. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-10.17 as minesweeper. Mined 23.10.17 off Sound of Islay.

EARL OF BUCHAN, hired trawler, Adty No 3292. Built 1916, 227grt, Peterhead-reg PD.242. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.16-1919 as minesweeper.

EARL OF DUNRAVEN, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion. Built 1888, 174grt. Paddle steamer, fitting out 15.5.17, but shortly released.

EARL OF PETERBOROUGH, monitor, Lord Clive-class, M.04 (4.15), M.09 (9.15), M.01 (1.18). Name change: M.8, until 6.15. Launched 28.8.15 Harland & Wolff. 5900 tons, 336(oa), 320(pp)x87x10ft. TE c2300ihp, 6.5kts. Armament: 2-12in from disarmed battleships, 2-12pdr, 1-3pdr AA. Armour: 6in deck, 10.5in guns. Served in Mediterranean 1915-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T. C. BU in Germany.

EARL OF POWIS, hired screw tug. Built 1882, 116grt. In service 27.8.14-20.1.17, Q-ship from 11.5.16. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

EARL OF WARWICK (ex-THORA), hired trawler, Adty No 2652. Built 1905, 208grt, Grimsby-reg GY.446. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

EARL ROBERTS (1915) – see ROBERTS, monitor, Abercrombie-class.

EARL ROBERTS (ex-LORD ROBERTS), hired paddle tug. Built 1900, 199grt. In service as minesweeper; 28.7.16-15.10.17 and 23.9.18-7.3.19. Normally flew the red ensign. Loaned to USN 9.18-1.19.

EARLY BLOSSOM, decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.16) conversion. Built 1908, 57grt. In service 23.11.16-11.11.18, armament not listed, other name S.2.

EARLY MORN, fishing vessel. Built 1901, 58grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.372. Served in patrol organisation but later released to civilian service. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

EARLY MORN, hired drifter, Adty No 1428. Built 1901, 58grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.372. In service 4.15-7.16 as net vessel.

EARN, hired drifter. Built 1903, 80grt, Banff-reg BF.1402. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

EARNEST, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, D.05 (1914), D.79 (9.15), D.29 (1.18). Launched 7.11.96 Laird. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla Forth or Grimsby. Sold 1.7.20 Castle, Plymouth.

EAST ANGLIA, hired drifter, Adty No 1017. Built 1909, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.328. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

EAST BRITON, hired drifter, Adty No 1483, 2217. Built 1915, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.447. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

EAST COAST (ex-HORACE STROUD), hired trawler, Adty No 1172. Built 1907, 202grt, Aberdeen-reg A.122. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

EAST HOLME, hired drifter, Adty No 1002. Built 1912, 75grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1169. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

EASTER MORN, hired drifter. Built 1907, 81grt, Buckie-reg BCK.2. In service 1.16-1920 as minefields tender.

EASTBOURNE, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 163grt, Grimsby-reg GY.155. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

EASTELLA, hired trawler, Adty No 1766. Built 1903, 183grt, Hull-reg H.765. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

EASTERN DAWN, hired drifter, Adty No 775. Built 1909, 91grt, Aberdeen-reg A.278. Armament: 1-.45in MG. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

EASTFIELD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1901, 2,145grt - lost 27.11.17, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

EASTWARD HO, hired trawler, Adty No 1217. Built 1898, 162grt, Hull-reg H.415. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-12.18 as minesweeper.

EAVESTONE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1912, 1,858grt - lost 3.2.17, Atlantic off SW Ireland (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un)

EBBTIDE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4151, building Chambers. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

EBENEZER, hired drifter, Adty No 2294. Built 1906, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.355. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as HALL MARK in WW2.

EBENEZER, hired motor drifter. Built 1903, 48 net reg tons, Arbroath-reg AH.46. In service 4.17-1918. Renamed EBENEZER II 9.17.

EBLANA, fleet messenger, Y4.68. Built 1892, 808grt. In service 1.7.17-12.6.18, flew red ensign.

EBONOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.22 (1.18) . Launched 16.10.17 Clyde SB. 2200 tons, 210(pp)x34x12ft. TE 700ihp, 12kts. Scuttled 20.12.41 at Hong Kong. Japanese ENOSHIMA MARU, recovered 1946. Sold 1948, mined 5.50 (rfa)

EBOR, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 165grt, Hull-reg H.360. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

EBRO, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.78 (on coming into service), MI.70 (1.18), MI.37 (4.18). Built 1915, 8480grt, 15kts. Armament: 6-6in, 2-6pdr. Crew (7.15): 33 officers & 230 crew (bi). In service 23.3.15-2.10.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

EBRO, hired trawler, Adty No 998. Built 1898, 175grt, Grimsby-reg GY.743. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-1921. Renamed EBRO II 6.15.

ECCLESHILL, hired trawler, Adty No 3334. Built 1911, 226grt, Hull-reg H.376. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-3.5in BT. In service 3.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ECHO, hired trawler. Built 1897, 165grt, Hull-reg H.367. In service 9.15-1921 as boom defence vessel.

ECHO (ex-BARROWBY), whaler. Built 1912, 182grt. Armament: 1-12pdr, 2-3pdr. Purchased 1.15, served in East Africa. Sold 6.3.19 Irvin & Johnson, renamed BARROWBY.

ECHO, water tank vessel. Launched 4.87 Sunderland SB. 150 tons, 72(pp)x15x6ft. 100ihp. Ex-LUDA, bought 4.87. Served at Gibraltar, also as tug, flew white ensign 1918. Sold 5.10.28 Plymouth & Devonport S Bkg Co.

ECHO, store carrier, Y8.33. Built 1891, 961grt. In service as store carrier 6.11.14-8.1.15, collier (Y3.1709) from 22.8.17.

ECHUNGA, decoy or Q-ship – see BARRANCA, cargo ship conversion.

ECHUNGA, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1907, 6,285grt - lost 5.9.17, Atlantic off NW France (H/L/Lr/sl/te/un)

ECLIPSE, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Eclipse-class, D.58 (1914), no pendant. assigned (9.15). Launched 19.7.94 Portsmouth DY. 5,600 tons, 373(oa), 350(pp)x53x19ft. TE 9600ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 11-6in, 8-12pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 2.5in deck, 3in guns. 12th CS 1914-15, accommodation ship 1915-18, including depot ship 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 8.21 Cohen.

ECLIPSE, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 185grt, Peterhead-reg PD.364. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Sunk 1.7.17.

ECLIPSE, hired screw tug. Built 1877, 30grt. In service 10.18-11.18, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

ECLIPSE, harbour service, mine depot, Devonport (ex-wooden screw corvette, Eclipse-class), built 1867, 1760 tons. Sold 1921.

ECONOMY, hired drifter, Adty No 2471. Built 1906, 79grt, Buckie-reg BCK.173. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

EDDY, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3973. Launched 6.8.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Served as minesweeper. Mined 26.5.42 off Malta.

EDDYSTONE, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 165grt, Hull-reg H.368. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

EDEN, destroyer, River-class, two short funnels, designated E-class, N.42 (1914), D.17 (9.15). Launched 14.3.03 Hawthorn Leslie. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. Turbine c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sunk 18.6.16 in collision with SS FRANCE in Channel.

EDGAR, cruiser, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Edgar-class, A5 (1914), N.05 (9.15), N.38 (1.18). Launched 24.11.90 Devonport DY. 7,350 tons, 387(oa), 360(pp)x60x24ft. TE 12000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 10-6in, 12-6pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 5in deck, 6in guns. 10th CS, North Atlantic until late 1914, fitted with bulges, served Mediterranean 1915-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Morecambe.

EDINBURGH CASTLE, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.62 (on coming into service), MI.71 (1.18), MI.55 (6.18). Built 1910, 13326grt, 17.5kts. Armament: 8-6in. In service 4.9.14-12.7.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Served in WW2.

EDINBURGH CASTLE (ex-MAGNIFIC), hired trawler. Built 1899, 241grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1285. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

EDINBURGH CASTLE, Russian mercantile (original name not known). Armed with 1-12pdr. In service 1918-31.7.19 in support of ''White" Russian forces on Caspian Sea. Handed over to ''White" Russian crews.

EDINBURGH CASTLE, paddle hospital carrier. Built 1886, 158grt. In service from 29.7.16. Renamed HC.8 1919. Believe in commissioned service 1919 in White Sea, flew white ensign. Demolished 24.9.19 in North Russia.

EDISON, hired trawler, Adty No 395. Built 1898, 196grt, Hull-reg H.430. In service 12.14-7.15 as minesweeper. Wrecked 6.7.15 on Isle of Lewis.

EDITA (ex-FALAISE), hired screw tug. Built 1896, 61grt. In service 12.17-2.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

EDITH, hired drifter, Adty No 3104. Built 1901, 67grt, Peterhead-reg PD.99. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 11.15-1919 as net vessel.

EDITH, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3030. Built 1902, 62grt, Wick-reg WK.218. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1918. Renamed EDITH II 6.17.

EDITH, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.183. Built 1902, 52grt, Banff-reg BF.29. In service 2.15-1918.

EDITH, dockyard tug, Edith-type. Launched 1904 Malta DY. 140 tons, 86(oa), 78(pp)x16x7ft. 200ihp. Served in Chatham and Scapa, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 31.1.23 T. Rigden.

EDITH E. CUMMINS, decoy or Q-ship - see FRESH HOPE (ex-FRESHHOPE, ex-EDITH S. CUMMINS), 3-mast schooner conversion.

EDITOR, hired trawler, Adty No 398. Built 1899, 169grt, Hull-reg H.442. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-9.18 as minesweeper. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

EDMUND IRONSIDES, listed as patrol vessel, shallow draught Thames river steamer. Built 1905, 116grt. Sent out from England to support military operations in Mesopotamia, arrived by mid-1916.

EDWARD VII, hired trawler, Adty No 22. Built 1906, 231grt, Milford Haven-reg M.196. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper, then cable repair vessel.

EDWARD BARKER, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4420. Launched 21.11.18, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921 renamed MIRABELLE. Served in WW2.

EDWARD CATTELLY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4459. Launched 17.3.19, Ailsa, Ayr. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 same name. Served as LOCH NAVER in WW2.

EDWARD COLLINGWOOD, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3675. Delivered 26.4.18, Bow McLachlan. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed MUMBY. Served as T. R. FERENS in WW2.

EDWARD DRUCE, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3736. Delivered 30.7.18, Goole SB. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1920 renamed GIRARD. Served as GIRARD in WW2.

EDWARD FLINN, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4288 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

EDWARD GALLAGHER, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4216. Launched 14.2.19, C Rennoldson. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed EBOR DOWNS. Served as CARDIFF CASTLE in WW2.

EDWARD GREY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3769. Delivered 29.11.20, Ritchie G & M. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 renamed SUZETTE. Served in WW2.

EDWARD MARR, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4277 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

EDWARD MCGUIRE, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4251. Launched 17.5.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed CAPE ST. VINCENT. Served as KOROWA (RAN) in WW2.

EDWARD MOONEY, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4276 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

EDWARD ROSS, armed launch, ex-civilian. In service in Persian Gulf area. To RIM 14.9.18.

EDWARD WILLIAMS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3547. Launched 8.5.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1922, renamed CAPE TRAFALGAR 1923. Served as CAPE TRAFALGAR in WW2.

EDWARDIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1453. Built 1912, 295grt, Grimsby-reg GY.704. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

EDWINA, hired trawler, Adty No 1919. Built 1915, 267grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.205. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

EFFINGHAM, light cruiser, Hawkins-class, ordered 12.15, 98 (7.25). Launched 8.6.21 Portsmouth DY. 9,750 tons, 605(oa), 565(pp)x65x17ft. Turbine 70000shp, 31kts. Armament: 7-7.5in, 6-12pdr, 4-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1.5in deck. Wrecked 18.5.40 near Harstad, Norway.

EFFORT, hired drifter, Adty No 1104. Built 1907, 82grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1043. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, on pilot service. Renamed LAVATERA 1.19.

EGAD (ex-GREVILLE VERNON), hired screw tug. Built 1898, 170grt. Harbour service 7.12.17-6.6.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

EGBA, store carrier, Y8.77. Built 1914, 4989grt. In service 16.3.18-22.11.18.

EGBERT, hired drifter, Adty No 794. Built 1910, 84grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.481. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

EGERTON, dockyard tug. Launched 1908 Cran. 337 tons, 92(pp)x21 ft. Compound 630ihp, 12kts. Purchased 23.7.08. Served in Portland, sometimes flew white ensign. Sold 2.23, renamed BENSON.

EGERTON, hired screw tug. Built 1911, 272grt. In service 12.8.14-19.5.17. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

EGILIAS AKERMAN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4294. Launched 18.3.19, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed KESTEVEN. Served as COMPUTATOR in WW2.

EGLANTINE, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 1.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.31 (1.18). Launched 22.6.17 Barclay Curle. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship, other names ALDWYCH, HICKORY. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

EGLANTINE, hired drifter, Adty No 2492. Built 1907, 95grt, Banff-reg BF.860. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed GULLWING 9.17.

EGLINTON, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 888, T.02 (9.18). Launched 9.9.16 Ayrshire. 810 tons, 245(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 7.22 King, Garston.

EGLISE, hired drifter, Adty No 2566. Built 1914, 99grt, Buckie-reg BCK.180. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

EGMONT, harbour service, base ship, Malta; hulk, renamed FIREFLY 3.23 (ex-FIREFLY, ex-composite gunboat, Forester-class), built 1877, 455 tons. Sold 5.31.

EGMONT (old), harbour service, hulk, Chatham; accommodation hulk 1916, renamed EGREMONT 6.16, PEMBROKE 6.19 (ex-ACHILLES, ex-broadside ironclad), built 1863, 9841 tons. Sold 26.1.23.

EGRET, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 224grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1084. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

EGRET, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 169grt, Hull-reg H.21. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Sunk 1.6.18.

EGRET, squadron supply ship, Y9.28. Built 1903, 1394grt. In service 16.1.15-24.3.15, flew red ensign; collier (Y3.1788) from 26.7.17.

EIDER, decoy or Q-ship - see MARY B. MITCHELL, 3-mast schooner conversion.

EIDER, hired trawler, Adty No 8, 404. Built 1899, 168grt, Hull-reg H.459. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

EIDER II, fishing trawler. Built 1892, 142grt, Aberdeen-reg A.75. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

EILEEN (ex-DORIS), hired yacht, Pendant No 04. Built 1910, 910grt/1022TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 4.11.14-30.4.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

EILEEN, hired screw tug. Built 1879, 85grt. Harbour service 8.12.14-7.7.15. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

EILEEN DUNCAN, hired trawler, Adty No 508. Built 1910, 223grt, Liverpool-reg LL.36. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

EILEEN EMMA, hired drifter, Adty No 1846. Built 1914, 102grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.342. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

EILIAN, decoy or Q-ship, auxiliary 3-mast schooner conversion. Built 1908, 140grt. In service 7.9.17-1.2.19, armed with 2-12pdr, 1-Lewis MG, other name CHROMIUM.

EL KAHIRA, armed storeship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1892, 2034grt. In commissioned service 4.6.15-29.5.16, ABS 1916. Later renamed CITY OF WINDSOR.

EL TORO, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1913, 5,958grt - lost 2.1.17, Atlantic off SW Ireland (+Lr/wi)

EL ZORRO, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1914, 5,989grt - lost 28.12.15, Atlantic off S Ireland (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un/wi)

ELAX, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1893, 3,980grt - lost 10.10.16, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/sl/te/un)

ELBE, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 165grt, Hull-reg H.358. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ELCHO, hired trawler, Adty No 622. Built 1908, 155grt, Granton-reg GN.68. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ELDEROL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.21 (1.18). Launched 10.5.17 Swan Hunter. 2200 tons, 210(pp)x34x12ft. TE 700ihp, 12kts. Arrived 1.9.59 Rees, Llanelly (rfa)

ELDORADO, fishing trawler. Built 1902, 180grt, Hull-reg H.710. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

ELEANOR, mine carrier, Y6.1. Built 1888, 1980grt. In commissioned service as mine carrier 3.8.14. Sunk 12.2.18 by U-boatnear St. Catherine's.

ELEAZAR, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 111grt, Whitby-reg WY.105. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Sunk 12.8.17.

ELECTOR, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 169grt, Hull-reg H.438. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ELECTRA, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, N.55 (1914), D.52 (9.15), D.31 (1.18). Launched 14.7.98 Thomson. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 29.4.20 Barking S. Bkg Co.

ELECTRA, hired trawler, Adty No 1743. Built 1904, 269grt, Hull-reg H.661. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ELECTRA II 8.15. Served as ELECTRA II in WW2.

ELECTRIC, fishing trawler. Built 1890, 183grt, Grimsby-reg GY.236. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ELECTRIC, hired paddle tug. Built 1884, 62grt. In service 29.1.17-22.9.17. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

ELEGANT, hired drifter, Adty No 2453. Built 1911, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.303. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

ELEKTRA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 121 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ELEPHANT, small berthing tug. Built Portsmouth DY. 56 tons. Purchased 1893, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 21.10.20.

ELEPHANTA (RIM), minesweeper, ex-steamer. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

ELEPHANTA, Admiralty steel drifter, non-standard unit, Adty No, 3886. Delivered 16.1.20, Fellows. 107grt, c86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920, renamed BYNG. Served as BYNG in WW2.

ELEUTHERA (ex-ELIZABETH), decoy or Q-ship, 3-mast schooner conversion. Built 1892, 156grt. In service 1.5.18-12.2.19, armament not listed, other name ELIZABETH.

ELEVEN, hired drifter, Adty No 1451. Built 1901, 77grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.558. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

ELF, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 165grt, Hull-reg H.362. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ELF (ex-RAINBOW), tender, described as special service vessel.  Launched 1909 Thames IW. 180 tons, 115(pp)x18x5 ft. 300ihp, 11kts. Bought 1911. Sold 6.24 W. G. Keen.

ELFIN (ex-DUNDAS), tender to depot ship or training establishment, described as special service vessel. Built 1887, 125 tons. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. Serving as tender, sunk in collision with submarine C.8 at Harwich 16.12.10, raised and returned to service. Sold 29.2.28 Ward (additional information, Great War Forum).

ELF KING, hired trawler, Adty No 3019. Built 1913, 289grt, Hull-reg H.1012. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 2.17-1919.

ELGAR (ex-VIVID), hired drifter, Adty No 2389. Built 1907, 94grt, Peterhead-reg PD.386. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

ELGIN (ex-TROON), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T./5 (early 1919), T.39 (11.19). Launched 3.3.19 Simons. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 20.3.45, BU King, Gateshead.

ELIBANK, hired drifter. Built 1915, 96grt, Buckie-reg BCK.210. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel water carrier.

ELIDA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 93 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ELISE, hired trawler, Adty No 1622. Built 1907, 239grt, Peterhead-reg PD.164. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-9.18 as minesweeper. Sunk, presumed torpedoed, 22.9.18 off St. Mary's LH near Blyth.

ELITE, hired trawler, Adty No 150. Built 1902, 180grt, Hull-reg H.714. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ELIXIR, decoy or Q-ship - see PROBUS, brigantine conversion.

ELIZABETH, decoy or Q-ship - see ELEUTHERA (ex-ELIZABETH), 3-mast schooner conversion.

ELIZABETH, water tank vessel. Launched 4.3.73 Maudslay. Built of iron, 370 tons, 115(pp)x22x8ft. 220ihp. Served at Portsmouth Sold 7.1.21, renamed FAWLEY.

ELK, hired trawler, Adty No 380. Built 1898, 169grt, Hull-reg H.440. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ELK II, hired trawler, Adty No 706. Built 1902, 181grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1235. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-7.18 as minesweeper. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing as ELK, requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

ELLA, hired drifter. Built 1901, 92grt, Wick-reg WK.709. In service 11.15-1919 on base duties. Renamed GUINEVERE 8.18.

ELLA, hired drifter. Built 1903, 92grt, Peterhead-reg PD.470. In service 2.16-1919 as boom defence vessel.

ELLA SAYER, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1898, 2,549grt - lost 29.4.18, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

ELLASTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1890, 3,192grt - lost 6.3.18, Atlantic off Canaries (H/L/ge/os/te/un)

ELLEN & IRENE, hired drifter, Adty No 1034. Built 1914, 88grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.272. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

ELLERSLIE, Admiralty chartered collier, 299grt - lost 3.10.17, location not known (H)

ELLESMERE, hired trawler, Adty No 1275. Built 1903, 183grt, Hull-reg H.767. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as HYAENA in WW2.

ELLIDA, hired yacht, Pendant No 016. Built 1894, 265grt/360TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service 19.14-29.8.18. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

ELM, hired trawler, Adty No 397. Built 1899, 168grt, Hull-reg H.23. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1920 as minesweeper.

ELMLEAF (ex-OLIVET), Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, later RFA oiler/group freighting tanker, Leaf-class, pendant Y7.157. Launched 1916 Earle.12300 tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Flew red ensign. Damaged 24.12.17, Atlantic off NW Scotland. Sold 1919, renamed MELONA (H/L/Mn/D/rfa/un)

ELMIRA, hired trawler, Adty No 1603. Built 1914, 197grt, Grimsby-reg GY.969. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ELMOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.23 (1.18). Launched 23.7.17 Swan Hunter. 2200 tons,210(pp)x34x12ft. TE 700ihp, 12kts. Sold 1961, tank cleaning vessel (rfa)

ELPHINSTONE (RIM), (ex-HINDOO, purchased), troopship. Launched 14.11.87 Swan Hunter. 950 tons, 206(pp)x28x14ft. 1670ihp, 14kts. Armament: 4-3pdr. Served in East Indies 1914-18. On sale list 1919.

ELPHINSTONE – see CEANOTHUS, convoy sloop.

ELPINIKI (ex-ARGO), fleet messenger, Y4.65. Built 1880, 546grt. In commissioned service from 11.16, flew white ensign. Purchased. Sold 13.2.20 J. Bowen Rees & Co.

ELSA PARTISS, hired screw tug. Built 1908, 42grt. In service 12.14-4.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

ELSE, decoy or Q-ship - see FIRST PRIZE (ex-ELSE), 3-mast schooner conversion.

ELSIE, hired trawler, Adty No 944. Built 1896, 184grt, Hull-reg H.320. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

ELSISTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1915, 2,908grt - lost 19.10.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

ELSWICK, hired trawler, Adty No 1535. Built 1906, 215grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.78. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ELTON, Admiralty blockship. Built 1888, 2461grt, 300ft. Owned by R Ropner, West Hartlepool-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Scapa Flow. Scuttled 1915 - No.2 Barrier, Skerry Sound, between Glims Holm & Lamb Holm islands (wi - in 58.52.58N, 02.53.52W). Parts of ship were visible at low tide (Lr/D/wi).

ELVINA, hired trawler, Adty No 701. Built 1914, 201grt, Grimsby-reg GY.238. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ELY, hired trawler, Adty No 1777. Built 1903, 183grt, Hull-reg H.770. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ELYSIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 3206. Built 1912, 214grt, Grimsby-reg GY.681. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as P & Y in WW2.

ELYSIAN DAWN, hired drifter, Adty No 2058. Built 1909, 91grt, Aberdeen-reg A.277. In service 11.14-1920 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

EMBER, hired screw tug. Built 1908, 18grt. In service 4.18-12.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

EMBLEM, hired drifter, Adty No 2472. Built 1907, 85grt, Inverness-reg INS.433. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed CITY OF PERTH 6.19.

EMBRACE, hired drifter. Built 1907, 94grt, Inverness-reg INS.402. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

EMELIAC, decoy or Q-ship – see BRIG 1 (ex-Emilia C, ex-Marguerite), auxiliary barkentine conversion.

EMERALD, light cruiser, E or Emerald-class, ordered 3.18, 66 (1.26). Launched 19.5.20 Armstrong, completed 1.26 Chatham DY. 7,600 tons, 570(oa), 535(pp)x54x18ft. Turbine 80000shp, 33kts. Armament: 7-6in, 2-4in AA, 12-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Sold 23.6.48, BU Dalmuir by Arnott Young.

EMERALD, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 102. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.EMILIA C, decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 1 (ex-EMILIA C, ex-MARGUERITE), auxiliary barkentine conversion.

EMERALD, hired trawler, Adty No 1579. Built 1913, 289grt, Hull-reg H.910. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as CAMPINA in WW2.

EMERALD, store carrier, Y8.72. Built 1904, 736grt. Ex-collier (Y3.653), ex-armament carrier (Y2.9), in service as store carrier 14.11.16-4.4.19.

EMERALD III, fishing trawler. Built 1894, 150grt, Grimsby-reg GY.613. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

EMILION, hired trawler, Adty No 1613. Built 1914, 201grt, Grimsby-reg GY.243. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

EMILY, hired drifter, Adty No 1417, 2742. Built 1903, 63grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.963. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, on experimental duties.

EMILY, dockyard tug. Purchased 14.11.01 on stocks, launched 28.11.01 Seath, Rutherglen. 140 tons. 182ihp. Served in Malta, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 1.34 at Malta. Served in WW2.

EMILY REAICH, hired drifter, Adty No 2190. Built 1904, 83grt, Buckie-reg BCK.85. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel, gunnery tender.

EMINENT, hired drifter, Adty No 2357. Built 1910, 79grt, Inverness-reg INS.111. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

EMLEY, hired trawler, Adty No 665. Built 1911, 223grt, Hull-reg H.384. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.14-4.18 as minesweeper. Mined 28.4.18 off May Island.

EMMA M, decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 2 (ex-ROSINA FERRARA, ex-EMMA M, ex-MONGIBELLO, ex-LUIGI F.), brigantine conversion.

EMMANUEL CAMELAIRE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3717. Launched 25.4.18, Alisa, Troon. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921 DENT FRANCQUI. Served as BRABANT in WW2.

EMPEROR, hired trawler, Adty No 552. Built 1903, 181grt, Hull-reg H.741. In service 9.14-2.15 as minesweeper. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, later requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

EMPEROR OF INDIA, dreadnought battleship, Iron Duke-class, 11 (1914), 60 (1.18), 16 (4.18). Launched 27.11.13 Vickers. 25,000 tons, 623(oa), 580(pp)x89x29ft. Turbine 29000shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-13.5in, 12-6in, 2-3in AA, 4-21in tt. Armour: 12in sides, 2.5in deck, 11in guns. 4th BS Grand Fleet to 1916, then 1st BS. Sunk 1.7.31 as target, raised, sold 6.2.32 Metal Ind, Rosyth.

EMPEROR OF INDIA II (ex-PRINCESS ROYAL), patrol paddle vessel, later minesweeper, mercantile conversion, Adty No. 0106. Built 1906, 482grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 23.5.16-1920, renamed MAHRATTA 5.18, paddle minesweeper 20.4.19. Served in Mediterranean, based at Alexandria. Served as EMPEROR OF INDIA in WW2.

EMPIRE, squadron supply ship. Built 1902, 4496grt. In service 8.8.14-30.1.15, flew red ensign.

EMPIRE'S HEROES, hired drifter, Adty No 2954. Built 1916, 89grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.703. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.16-1919 as net vessel.

EMPRESS (right, in civilian service as SS Empress, Photo Ships), aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion, N.38 (1914) N.39 (1.18). Launched 13.4.07 Denny. 1695grt, c316(pp)x41ft. Turbine, 21kts. Requisitioned 11.8.14, converted Chatham DY. Armament: 2-4in, 1-6pdr AA, 4 to 6 seaplanes. Harwich 1914-15, Queenstown 1915, Mediterranean 1918. Log Book Availability. Returned 11.19.

EMPRESS, hired screw tug. Built 1897, 67grt. In service 9.14-5.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

EMPRESS, harbour service, training ship, Clyde (ex-REVENGE, ex-screw 2nd rate ship-of-the-line), built 1859, 5260 tons. Sold 31.12.23.

EMPRESS OF ASIA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.65 (on coming into service, cancelled 9.15). Built 1913, 16909grt, 19.5kts. Armament: 8-4.7in. In service 2.8.14-20.3.16. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol.

EMPRESS OF BRITAIN, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.57 (on coming into service). Built 1906, 14189grt, 18kts. Armament: 8-4.7in. In service 16.8.14-11.5.15. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

EMPRESS OF FRANCE (1919) – see ALSATIAN, armed merchant cruiser.

EMPRESS OF JAPAN, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.56 (on coming into service, cancelled 9.15). Built 1891, 5940grt, 16.5kts. Armament: 8-4.7in. In service 13.8.14-27.10.15. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

EMPRESS OF RUSSIA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.68 (on coming into service, cancelled 9.15). Built 1913, 16810grt, 19.5kts. Armament: 8-4.7in. In service 24.8.14-12.2.16. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol.

EMPRISE (12.18) - see ENTERPRISE, dockyard tug

EMPYREAN, hired trawler, Adty No 9. Built 1914, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.209. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.14-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

EMU, hired trawler, Adty No 1765. Built 1900, 164grt, Hull-reg H.516. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as auxiliary patrol vessel, then boom defence vessel.

EMU, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 154grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

EMULATE, hired drifter, Adty No 1475. Built 1908, 77grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.349. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

EMULATOR, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 168grt, Hull-reg H.468. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

EMULATOR, hired drifter. Built 1904, 66grt, Scarborough-reg SH.164. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel, tender.

EN AVANT, hired drifter, Adty No 914. Built 1914, 90grt, Buckie-reg BCK.190. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

ENCHANTRESS (1915) – see RESOURCE II, hired yacht, motor boat depot ship.

ENCHANTRESS, Admiralty yacht, described as special service vessel, Portsmouth harbour pendant 3 (1914).   Launched 7.11.03 Harland & Wolff. 3470 tons, 320(pp)x40x15ft. TE 6400ihp, 18kts. Armament: 4-3pdr. Laid up at Sheerness 1914. Sold 24.6.35 Dover Industries.

ENCORE, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 164grt, Hull-reg H.523. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ENCOUNTER (RAN), light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Challenger-class. Launched 18.6.02 Devonport DY. 5,650 tons, 373(oa), 350(pp)x54x20ft. TE 10000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 11-6in, 9-12pdr. 6-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 3in deck, 3in guns. RAN 7.12. Pacific 1914-15, China 1915-16, Pacific 1915-18. Depot ship PENGUIN from 5.23. Dismantled 10.29, hulk scuttled 9.32 off Sydney.

ENDCLIFFE, store carrier, Y8.30. Built 1911, 368grt. In service as store carrier 3.11.14-29.3.15, collier (Y3.643) from 30.3.15.

ENDEAVOUR, survey vessel. Launched 30.3.12 Fairfield. 1280 tons, 241(oa), 200 (pp)x34x12 ft. TE 1100ihp, 13kts.Armament: 1-3pdr. Survey service in Nore Command 1914-15, then to Mediterranean. Log Book Availability. Depot ship 1940. Sold 30.9.46.

ENDEAVOUR, hired trawler. Built 1894, 156grt, Aberdeen-reg A.403. In service 6.15-3.18 as boom defence vessel. Sunk 10.3.18 in collision off Kirkwall.

ENDEAVOUR, hired drifter, Adty No 2701. Built 1907, 89grt, Peterhead-reg PD.356. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed ENDEAVOUR II 8.15.

ENDEAVOUR, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.163. Built 1903, 36 net reg tons, Wick-reg WK.621. In service 12.14-1916.

ENDON, hired trawler, Adty No 1371. Built 1914, 235grt, Hull-reg H.161. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ENDURANCE, hired drifter, Adty No 2706. Built 1907, 94grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.69. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.15-1919 as net vessel.

ENDYMION, cruiser, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Edgar-class, A6 (1914), N.17 (9.15), N.41 (1.18). Launched 22.7.91 Earle. 7,350 tons, 387(oa), 360(pp)x60x24ft. TE 12000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 10-6in, 12-6pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 5in deck, 6in guns. 10th CS, North Atlantic until late 1914, fitted with bulges, served Mediterranean 1915-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Log Book Availability. Sold 16.3.20 Evans, Cardiff.

ENDYMION, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 164grt, Hull-reg H.519. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ENERGETIC, paddle tug, Dromedary-class. Launched 22.5.02 John Brown. 680 to 700 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27(50 oa)x10ft. 2-stage oscillating 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Gibraltar, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 15.4.53, BU Shaws, Rainham, Kent.

ENERGIC, decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.1195) conversion. Built 1912, 59grt. In service 20.1.16-11.11.18, carried mined nets, other names CHEERIO, MASCOT, S.1.

ENERGIE, hired screw tug. Built 1885, 73grt. HM Dockyard service 30.5.15-20.10.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

ENERGY, hired drifter, Adty No 2189. Built 1906, 79grt, Banff-reg BF.324. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1920 as net vessel.

ENERGY, hired motor drifter. 45 net reg tons, Fraserburgh-reg FR.7. In service from 3.17. Wrecked 5.3.17 in Peterhead Bay while on passage to Lowestoft to fit out.

ENERGY, hired screw tug. Built 1899, 79grt. In service 3.10.18-27.11.18. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign. Loaned to USN

ENGADINE, aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion, N.91 (1914). N.42 (1.18). Launched 23.9.11 Denny. 1676grt, c316(pp)x41ft. Turbine, 21kts. Requisitioned 11.8.14, converted Chatham DY. Armament: 2-4in, 1-6pdr AA, 4 to 6 seaplanes. Harwich 1914-15, Grand Fleet 1915-17, Mediterranean 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Returned 12.19.

ENGLAND, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1906, 3,798grt - lost 23.5.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

ENGLISH ROSE, hired trawler, Adty No 229. Built 1914, 188grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.80. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper, then net trawler.

ENID, decoy or Q-ship - see KING LEAR, hired trawler.

ENNERDALE, fishing trawler. Built 1903, 183grt, Hull-reg H.769. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ENOSIS, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1906, 3,409grt - lost 18.11.15, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un)

ENTERPRISE, light cruiser, E or Emerald-class, ordered 3.18, 52 (4.20). Launched 23.12.19 John Brown, completed 1.26 Devonport DY. 7,600 tons, 570(oa), 535(pp)x54x18ft. Turbine 80000shp, 33kts. Armament: 7-6in, 2-4in AA, 12-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. Sold 11.4.46, BU by Cashmore.

ENTERPRISE, hired drifter, Adty No 1063. Built 1906, 84grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.408. In service 1.15-3.16 as net vessel. Renamed ENTERPRISE II 5.15. Mined 8.3.16 off Brindisi.

ENTERPRISE, hired drifter, Adty No 613. Built 1907, 100grt, Peterhead-reg PD.368. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as net vessel. Renamed ENTERTAIN 7.18.

ENTERPRISE, dockyard tug, Enterprise-class. Launched 2.10.99 Bow McLachlan. 307 tons, 115(oa),110(pp)x23x8ft 450ihp. Served in Portsmouth, believe flew blue ensign, renamed EMPRISE 12.18. Sold 1947.

ENTERPRISE (ex-SAMARITAN), hired screw tug. Built 1890, 337grt. In service 27.5.15-1.4.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

ENTERPRISE, survey vessel. In service 1916-19 in Persian Gulf area. Built as schooner-rigged twin screw steam tug Flying Eagle by W. B. Thompson of Dundee in 1890 for Clyde Shipping Co, 347grt, 145ft long, loaded draught 9ft 6in for'd, 12ft 9in aft. Large bunker capacity for deep sea towage. Crew of 12. Sold in 1904 to G Schenley, Warsash, converted to yacht and renamed Samaritan, in 1912, sold to Government of Sudan, renamed Enterprise. In RN service 1915-1919 as tug but employed as survey vessel in Persian Gulf area. Log Book Availability. In 1919 officers and crew, under the command of Commander J D Nares were transferred to HMS Merlin for survey work on the China Station. Later sold to an Alexandria-based company, but in 1946 sprang a leak and sank in the Red Sea. (www.mariners-list.com/British Warships 1914-1919)

ENTERPRISE II, hired screw tug. Built 1894, 185grt. In service 12.4.15-9.8.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

ENTERPRISING, hired drifter. Built 1914, 98grt, Buckie-reg BCK.187. In service 6.18-1919 on misc. service. Served in WW2.

ENVOY, fishing trawler. Built 1894, 150grt, Aberdeen-reg A.507. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ENZIE, hired drifter. Built 1908, 93grt, Buckie-reg BCK.31. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

EOTHEN, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 144 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

EPHRAIM BRIGHT, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4407, building Cook, W & G. Cancelled after 11.18. Completed for commercial service, renamed MAI.

EPIC (ex-HEROIC), hired rescue tug, W.22 (1.18). Built 1909, 263grt. In service 3.5.17-17.5.20.

EPSOM, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 889, T.59 (9.18). Launched 4.5.16 George Brown. 810 tons, 245(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 3.22 Ward, Inverkeithing.

EPWORTH, hired trawler, Adty No 379. Built 1912, 223grt, Hull-reg H.386. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-5.17 as minesweeper. Sunk 22.5.17 in collision off East Coast.

EQUATOR, hired trawler, Adty No 836. Built 1899, 168grt, Hull-reg H.463. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-11.18 as minesweeper.

EQUINOX (ex-CATULUS), hired trawler, Adty No 3353. Built 1899, 198grt, Grimsby-reg GY.461. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-8.15. Mercantile loss 25.8.16.

EQUINOX, Admiralty steel drifter, building Ailsa. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

EQUITY, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 158grt, Hull-reg H.315. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ERA, hired trawler, Adty No 408. Built 1899, 168grt, Hull-reg H.461. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.14-7.16 as minesweeper. Sunk 11.7.16 by gunfire of U.46, U.49, U.52 and U.69 off Aberdeen.

ERA, hired drifter, Adty No 2194. Built 1907, 94grt, Peterhead-reg PD.360. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel, tender. Renamed ERA II 7.15.

ERASTUS, hired drifter, Adty No 2474. Built 1908, 100grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.272. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

EREBUS, monitor, Erebus-class, ordered 9.15, M.02 (1.18). Launched 19.6.16 Harland & Wolff, Govan. 8000 tons, 405(oa), 380(pp)x88x11ft. TE 6000ihp,12kts. Armament: 2-15in with barbette removed from MARSHALL NEY, 8-4 in. Armour: 6in sides, 5in deck, 13in guns. Based at Dover 1916-18. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916/18, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Log Book Availability. Arrived 7.46 Ward, Inverkeithing to BU.

ERIC CALVERT, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1889, 1,962grt - lost 22.4.18, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

ERIC STROUD, hired trawler, Adty No 1184. Built 1914, 213grt, Aberdeen-reg A.90. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ERIDGE, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 890, T.60 (9.18). Launched 23.2.16 Clyde SB. 810 tons, 245(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 3.22 Ward, Inverkeithing.

ERILLUS, hired trawler, Adty No 1403. Built 1914, 201grt, Grimsby-reg GY.234. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ERIN, dreadnought battleship, ex-Turkish RESHADIEH seized 8.14, 56 (1914), 61 (1.18), 76 (4.18). Launched 3.9.13 Vickers. 23,000 tons, 559(oa), 525(pp)x91x28ft. Turbine 26500shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-13.5in, 16-6in, 2-12pdr AA, 4-21in tt. Armour: 12in sides, 1.5in deck, 11in guns. 4th BS Grand Fleet 1914-15, 2nd BS 1915-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 19.12.22 Cox & Danks, Queenborough.

ERIN, hired trawler, Adty No 381. Built 1903, 181grt, Hull-reg H.757. In service 9.14-10.15 as minesweeper. Renamed ERIN II 2.15. Mined 19.10.15 off the Nab.

ERIN, hired drifter, Adty No 1051. Built 1907, 81grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.313. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed ERIN III 5.15.

ERIN'S ISLE, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 571. Built 1912, 633grt. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 21.11.15. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Mined 7.2.19 near Edinburgh LV, Nore.

ERIVAN, oiler (rfa – not listed as RFA), Y7.54 (1916). Launched 1893 Palmer. 2419 tons gross,285(pp)x38ft. TE. Commissioned 4.16. Sold 2.19 (rfa)

ERISKA, hired yacht, Pendant No 078. Built 1902, 285grt/347TM. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.6.15-25.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

ERMINE, hired trawler, Adty No 1776. Built 1903, 181grt, Hull-reg H.753. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919.

ERMINE, fleet messenger, Y4.25. Built 1912, 1777grt. In commissioned service 15.7.15, flew white ensign. Mined 2.8.17 in the Aegean Sea.

ERNA, hired trawler, Adty No 1586. Built 1915, 330grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.158. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1920 as minelayer, then minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ERNE, destroyer, River-class, four funnels closely paired, designated E-class, N.58 (1914). Launched 14.1.03 Palmer. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Wrecked 6.2.15, Rattray Head.

ERNE, hired trawler, Adty No 405. Built 1899, 168grt, Hull-reg H.465. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.14-11.18 as minesweeper.

EROICAN, hired trawler, Adty No 294. Built 1914, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.35. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

EROS, hired trawler, Adty No 698. Built 1907, 286grt, Grimsby-reg GY.284. In service 12.14-9.17 as minesweeper. Mined 5.9.17 off Felixstowe.

EROS, fishing trawler. Built 1903, 181grt, Hull-reg H.768. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Sunk 8.6.18.

EROS (ex-CERES), store carrier, Y8.52. Built 1900, 174grt. In service 6.5.15-24.2.16. Wrecked previous to 9.6.18.

ESCALLONIA, hired trawler, Adty No 43. Built 1911, 285grt, Grimsby-reg GY.631. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ESCORT, hired trawler. Built 1897, 165grt, Hull-reg H.33. In service 9.15-1921 as boom defence vessel.

ESCORT, paddle tug, Dromedary-class. Launched 28.7.96 Fawcett, Preston. 680 to 700 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27(50 oa)x10ft. 2-stage oscillating 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Devonport and Rosyth, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 31.5.22 J. A. White.

ESHER, hired trawler, Adty No 1754. Built 1914, 235grt, Hull-reg H.163. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919.

ESK (ex-SIR FRANCIS HEAD), tender to depot ship or training establishment, described as special service vessel. Built 1889, 110 tons. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. Sold 6.20 W. P. Jobson.

ESKBURN, hired drifter, Adty No 747. Built 1914, 90grt, Whitby-reg WY.18. In service 1.15-11.16 as net vessel. Sunk 30.11.16 in collision off Dover.

ESKE, hired trawler, Adty No 1225. Built 1906, 290grt, Hull-reg H.859. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 2.15-1920 as minesweeper.

ESKIMO, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.75 (on coming into service). Built 1910, 3,326grt, 17kts, owned by Wilson Line. Armament: 4-6in, 2-6pdr. In service 19.11.14. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Released back to mercantile service 18.7.15. Captured 26.7.16 by Germans, restored 16.1.19.

ESKMERE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1916, 2,293grt - lost 13.10.17, Irish Sea (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un/wi)

ESKWOOD, store carrier, Y8.66. Built 1911, 791grt. Ex-collier (Y3.222), in service as store carrier 8.7.16-2.3.20.

ESLEA, hired drifter, Adty No 2307. Built 1908, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.46. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.16-1919 as net vessel.

ESMERALDA, fishing trawler. Built 1903, 181grt, Hull-reg H.747. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ESPIEGLE, old sloop, Espiegle-class. Launched 8.12.00 Sheerness DY. 1070 tons, 210(oa), 185(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1400ihp, 13kts. Armament: 6-4in, 4-3pdr. Served in China and East Indies during war. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1914/16. Log Book Availability. Sold 7.9.23 at Bombay.

ESPOIR, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 15 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ESSEQUIBO, patrol vessel, ex-civilian. Built 1991, 202grt. Armed with 2-13pdr. In service 20.3.17-15.1.19 in West Indies, based at Demerara.

ESSEX, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Kent-class, 51 (1914), 62 (1.18), N.38 (4.18). Launched 29.8.01 Pembroke DY. 9,800 tons, 463(oa), 440(pp)x66 x23ft. TE 21000ihp, 23kts. Armament: 14-6in, 10-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 4in sides, 2in deck, 5in guns. 4th CS West Indies 1914, North America & West Indies 1914-15, 9th CS Atlantic 1915-16, accommodation ship Devonport 1917-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

ESSEX, hired trawler, Adty No 3329. Built 1903, 183grt, Hull-reg H.762. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.17-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ESSEX III 4.17.

ESSEX, hired trawler, Adty No 142. Built 1906, 220grt, Milford Haven-reg M.193. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ESSEX II 2.15.

ESTOY, hired screw tug. Built 1870, 101grt. In service 2.6.17-22.3.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

ESTHER, Admiralty trawler, survey vessel, then minesweeper, N.43 (1.18). Purchased on stocks 14.2.11, launched 22.11.11 Duthie, 520 tons, 125x22x10ft. TE 500ihp, 10kts. Fitted for minesweeping. Survey duty in Nore Command 1914-18, then Dover 1918. (In the section on, Admiralty trawlers, 'From 8.14,' ESTHER 'became minesweeper and (was) included in the patrol organisation). Transferred to Board of Customs & Excise 25.9.19.

ESTRELLA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 137. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ESTURIA (RAN), oiler (rfa – not listed as RFA). Built 1910, 2143grt. In service 12.16-1917. Hired blue-ensign vessel (rfa)

ETAL MANOR, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1916, 1,875grt - lost 19.9.17, St George's Channel (H/L/Lr/dk/te/un/wi)

ETESIAN, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3885, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 31.10.18, Fellows. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 19.11.20, same name. Served as M. H. STEPHEN in WW2.

ETHEL, hired trawler, Adty No 1595. Built 1907, 278grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.173. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ETHEL & MILLIE, decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.200) conversion. Built 1908, 58grt. In service 1.2.17, armed with 1-6pdr, other names BOY ALFRED, LEDGER No. 929 (hook & line fishing vessel), S.3. Sunk 15.8.17 by submarine gunfire off East Anglia.

ETHEL DUNCAN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1912, 2,510grt - lost 18.10.16, Atlantic off N Scotland (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

ETHEL NUTTEN, hired trawler, Adty No 3333. Built 1906, 182grt, Granton-reg GN.59. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.17-1919 as minesweeper.

ETHELWULF, hired trawler, Adty No 286. Built 1903, 185grt, North Shields-reg SN.344. In service 8.14-1.15 as minesweeper. Mercantile loss 1.12.18.

ETHELWULF II, decoy or Q-ship - see ROSSKEEN, hired trawler.

ETHNEE, hired drifter, Adty No 754. Built 1913, 86grt, North Shields-reg SN.227. In service 1.15-1.18 as net vessel. Wrecked 15.1.18 on Goodwin Sands near Fork Light.

ETNA, hired trawler, Adty No 1276. Built 1907, 189grt, Hull-reg H.940. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.17-12.18.

ETNA, BDV salvage vessel, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1893, 107grt. In service at Scapa 6.1.15-24.5.19.

ETOILE POLAIRE, hired trawler, Adty No 1402. Built 1915, 278grt, hhh. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-12.15. Mined 3.12.15 off S. Goodwin LV.

ETON, hired trawler, no Adty number. Built 1897, 165grt, Hull-reg H.380. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

ETRURIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 669. Built 1900, 186grt, Boston-reg BN.85. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ETRUSCAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1882. Built 1913, 202grt, Grimsby-reg GY.939. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ETTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1905, 2,831grt - lost 20.9.16, Barents Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un)

ETTRICK, destroyer, River-class, four funnels closely paired, designated E-class, N.01 (1914), D.18 (9.15), D.32 (1.18). Launched 28.2.03 Palmer. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 27.5.19 James Dredging Co.

EUDOCIA, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 147grt, Aberdeen-reg A.205. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

EUN MARA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 52. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

EUN MARA (ex-MONIQUE), hired yacht, Pendant No 040. Built 1906, 210grt/251TM. In service 2.2.15-4.5.16. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

EUNICE & NELLIE, hired drifter. Built 1908, 93grt, Buckie-reg BCK.21. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served as INTER NOS in WW2.

EUPHRATES, light cruiser, E or Emerald-class, ordered 3.18. Cancelled 26.11.18.

EUREKA, hired trawler. Built 1897, 165grt, Hull-reg H.373. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1921 as boom defence vessel.

EURIPIDES, hired trawler, Adty No 1740. Built 1907, 307grt, Hull-reg H.959. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as escort vessel.

EUROPA, cruiser, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Diadem-class, P.06 (1914), P.91 (1.18). Launched 20.3.97 John Brown. 11,000 tons, 466(oa), 435(pp)x69x26ft. TE 16500ihp, 20.5kts. Armament: 16-6in, 12-12pdr, 4-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 4in deck, 4.5in guns. 9th CS to 1915, then depot ship in the Mediterranean 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 15.9.20 G. F. Bletto, Malta.

EURYALUS, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Cressy-class, N.51 (1914), N.44 (1.18). Launched 20.5.01 Vickers. 12,000 tons, 472(oa), 440(pp)x69x25ft. TE 21000ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 12-6in, 14-12pdr, 2-18in tt. (4-6in removed 1916). Armour: 6in sides, 3in deck, 6in guns. 7th CS 1914, 12th CS 1914-15, Mediterranean to 1916, then East Indies. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dardanelles 1915. Log Book Availability. Converting to minelayer from 11.17 at Hong Kong, not complete at war's end. Sold 1.7.20 Castle, resold and BU 1922 in Germany.

EUSTON, hired trawler, Adty No 1589. Built 1906, 209grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.67. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-2.17 as minesweeper. Mined 12.2.17 off Hartlepool.

EUSTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1910, 2,841grt - lost 25.10.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

EUTHAMIA, fishing trawler. Built 1890, 142grt, Grimsby-reg GY.285. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Sunk 22.9.18

EVA, hired drifter, Adty No 1253. Built 1893, 88grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.109. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

EVA WALES, hired trawler, Adty No 966. Built 1915, 251grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.85. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel. Served as AVONSTREAM in WW2.

EVADNE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 116. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

EVADNE, hired trawler, Adty No 148. Built 1907, 189grt, Hull-reg H.945. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-2.17 as minesweeper. Mined 27.2.17 off Owers LV.

EVANGEL, hired trawler, Adty No 1408. Built 1914, 197grt, Grimsby-reg GY.970. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-3.17 as minesweeper. Mined 25.3.17 off Milford Haven.

EVELINE NUTTEN, hired trawler, Adty No 1581. Built 1915, 183grt, Aberdeen-reg A.286. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

EVELYN, hired trawler, Adty No 121. Built 1906, 235grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.59. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

EVELYN JOYCE, fishing vessel. Built 1912, 93grt, North Shields-reg SN.198. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

EVENING PRIMROSE, hired drifter, Adty No 1915. Built 1911, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1117. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

EVENING STAR (ex-THE EVENING STAR), hired yacht, Pendant Nos 04, 033. Built 1894, 191grt/270TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service. 6.9.14-9.2.17. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

EVENING STAR, hired drifter, Adty No 2131. Built 1907, 89grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.189. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed EVENING STAR II 5.15.

EVENTIDE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4152, building Chambers. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

EVERARD, hired drifter, Adty No 2460. Built 1907, 82grt, Inverness-reg INS.30. In service 2.15-1.16 as net vessel. Sunk 15.1.16 in collision off Tuskar Rock.

EVEREST, hired trawler, Adty No 43, 656, 385. Built 1907, 189grt, Hull-reg H.942. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.14-1919.

EVERGREEN, fishing trawler. Built 1902, 180grt, Hull-reg H.718. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

EVERTON, hired trawler, Adty No 1515. Built 1915, 239grt, Hull-reg H.297. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

EVESHAM, hired trawler, Adty No 1544. Built 1915, 239grt, Hull-reg H.306. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919. Served in WW2.

EX FORTIS, hired drifter, Adty No 1134. Built 1914, 90grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.350. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

EXCALIBUR, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 140. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

EXCEL, hired drifter, Adty No 2300. Built 1906, 77grt, Banff-reg BF.344. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel.

EXCEL, hired drifter. Built 1907, 103grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.235. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

EXCEL, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.184, 4304. Built 1898, 40grt, Berwick-reg BK.188. In service 5.15-1919, including as Q-ship (2.17-3.17). Renamed EXCEL IV 9.17.

EXCEL III, hired drifter, Adty No 2767. Built 1907, 86grt, Berwick-reg BK.260. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

EXCELLENT (1917) – see JACKDAW, Admiralty trawler.

EXCELLENT, hired drifter, Adty No 3208. Built 1904, 60grt, Buckie-reg BCK.95. Armament: 1-2.5pdr. In service 8.15-1920 as net vessel. Renamed EXCELLENCY 8.15.

EXCELLENT, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3032. Built 1904, 61grt, Banff-reg BF.1303. In service 3.17-1919. Renamed SPLENDID 9.17, SPELLBIND 6.18.

EXCELLENT, harbour service, gunnery school, Portsmouth; gunboat at Dover 1914-15, disarmed 10.16, renamed CALCUTTA 12.16, SNAPPER II 8.17, pendant No. N.54 (ex-HANDY, ex-trials gunboat), built 1883, 508 tons. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/16. Sold 27.4.22.

EXCELLENT, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1907, 1,944grt - lost 9.1.17, Atlantic off N Scotland (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

EXCELSIOR, hired drifter, Adty No 2182. Built 1907, 85grt, Banff-reg BF.683. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1920 as net vessel.

EXCHEQUER, hired drifter. Built 1914, 86grt, Buckie-reg BCK.182. In service 1.16-1920 as tender. Served in WW2.

EXE, destroyer, River-class, four funnels closely paired, designated E-class, N.05 (1914), D.19 (9.15), D.33 (1.18), H.70 (9.18). Launched 27.4.03 Palmer. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 10.2.20 Ward, Rainham.

EXFORD, collier (kp - Admiralty chartered). Built 1911, 4,542grt - lost 19.10.14, Indian Ocean (H/L/Mn/kp)

EXETER, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 165grt, Grimsby-reg GY.426. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

EXMOUTH, pre-dreadnought battleship, Duncan-class, 12 (1914), 63 (1.18), N.44 (4.18). Launched 31.8.01 Laird. 14,000 tons, 432(oa), 405(pp)x75x27ft. TE 18000ihp, 19kts. Armament: 4-12in, 12-6in, 12-12pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 7in sides, 2.5in deck, 11in guns. 3rd BS 8.14, later 6th BS at the Nore, few months in Mediterranean, harbour service from 1917. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914, Dardanelles 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 15.1.20 Forth S. Bkg. Co. Bo'ness, resold and BU in Holland.

EXMOUTH, hired trawler, Adty No 146. Built 1912, 236grt, Bristol-reg BL.16. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper, then minesweeper training ship. Renamed EXMOUTH II 2.15.

EXPANSE, Admiralty steel drifter, building Ailsa. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

EXPECTANT, hired drifter, Adty No 1899. Built 1913, 93grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.9. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

EXPECTATION, hired drifter, Adty No 2556. Built 1910, 77grt, Peterhead-reg PD.127. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

EXPERT, hired trawler. Built 1894, 156grt, Aberdeen-reg A.521. In service 9.14-1919 as boom defence vessel.

EXPERT, hired drifter, Adty No 612. Built 1907, 100grt, Peterhead-reg PD.138. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as net vessel.

EXPERT, hired screw tug. Built 1892, 100grt. In service 22.3.17-9.4.17. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

EXPLORATOR, hired drifter, Adty No 2404. Built 1909, 79grt, Methil-reg ML.12. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

EXPRESS, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, D.84 (1914), D.80 (9.15), D.34 (1.18). Launched 11.12.97 Laird. 499 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla Forth or Grimsby. Sold 17.3.21 Clarkson, Whitby.

EXTIRPATOR, decoy or Q-ship - see G. & E., fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.649) conversion.

EXUBERANT (ex-THIRTY ONE), hired drifter, Adty No 2164. Built 1902, 79grt, Buckie-reg BCK.148. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

EXYAHNE (EXYAHUE in Admiralty lists, 1.1.16), hired trawler, Adty No 264. Built 1914, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.150. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

EYRIE, hired drifter, Adty No 214. Built 1911, 84grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1121. In service 9.14-9.14 as minesweeper. Mined 2.9.14 off the Outer Dowsing.

EZEKIEL JOHNSON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4290 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

 



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F-class submarines, F.1-F.3 (I-Pendant No, replaced by class and number, mid-1915), 353/525 tons, 151(oa), 150(pp)x16x10ft. Diesel/electric 900/400hp, 141/8.5kts. Armament: 3-18in tt.

F.1, submarine, F-class, ordered prewar, I.A0. Launched 31.3.15 Chatham DY. Harwich 1915, Dover 1915-16, Yarmouth, Portsmouth and Campbeltown 1916-18. BU 1920 at Portsmouth DY.

F.2, submarine, F-class, ordered prewar, I.A1. Launched 7.7.17 White. Portsmouth and Campbeltown 1917-18. Sold 7.22 C. Welton, Portsmouth.

F.3, submarine, F-class, ordered prewar, I.A2. Launched 9.2.16 Thornycroft. Yarmouth 1916-17, Portsmouth and Campbeltown 1917-18. BU 1920 at Portsmouth DY.

F.4-F.8 – projected, but cancelled.

 


 

F. & G. G., hired drifter, Adty No 1558, 2202. Built 1914, 85grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.87. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as GEORDIE in WW2.

F. A. TAMPLIN, fleet messenger, Y4.12. Built 1912, 4004grt. In service as oiler (Y7.90) from 1.8.15, flew red ensign.

F. H. S., hired drifter, Adty No 1155, 569. Built 1908, 95grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.809. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

F. MATARAZZO, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1906, 2,823grt - lost 15.11.16, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

FAIR HELGA, whaler. Built 1912, 175grt. Purchased, in service 3.8.17-13.3.19 at Cape Station as minesweeper. Sold 1921 Premier Whaling Co, same name.

FAIR ISLE, hired trawler, Adty No 263 as Granton-reg GN.70, Adty No 3033 as Grimsby-reg GY.820. Built 1909, 192grt. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1920 as minesweeper. Renamed FAIR ISLE II 5.17. Wrecked 26.12.14 in Sinclair Bay, salved and re-acquired 4.17.

FAIR ISLE, hired drifter, Adty No 2046. Built 1908, 97grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.268. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

FAIR MAGDA, whaler. Built 1912, 175grt. Purchased, in service 3.8.17-13.3.19 at Cape Station as minesweeper. Sold 1921 Premier Whaling Co, same name.

FAIR MAID, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 589. Built 1915, 432grt. Armament: not listed. Purchased by Admiralty 12.7.15. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Mined 9.11.16 near Cross Sand Buoy.

FAIR VIEW, hired trawler, Adty No 266. Built 1909, 187grt, Granton-reg GN.71. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

FAIR WEATHER, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3891, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Launched, 25.3.18, Forbes. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To Fishery Board for Scotland 19.8.20, same name. Served in WW2.

FAIR WIND, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3974. Launched 6.8.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Renamed ATTENTIVE II 5.19. To Fishery Board for Scotland 21.6.20, renamed HAWTHORNBANK 1920. Served as HAWTHORNBANK in WW2.

FAIRFAX, decoy or Q-ship - see HARTSIDE, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.235) conversion.

FAIRFIELD, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class. Launched 30.5.19 Clyde SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 3.3.20, renamed FLECHA.

FAIRLIGHT, decoy or Q-ship - see HARMONIC, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.240) conversion.

FAIRY, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.40 (1914), D.53 (9.15), D.35 (1.18). Launched 29.5.97 Fairfield. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Foundered 31.5.18 after ramming UC.75 in the North Sea.

FAIRY, store carrier, Y8.109. Built 1902, 249grt. Ex-collier (Y3.1991), in service as store carrier 23.11.18-30.12.18.

FAIRY HILL (ex-ONE), hired drifter. Built 1900, 84grt, Wick-reg WK.757. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service.

FAITH, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 135grt, Aberdeen-reg A.55. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

FAITH, lighter/barge. Built 1890 160grt, ex-pile barge. Served as BDV repair vessel, 18.11.15-24.6.20.

FAITHFUL, hired drifter, Adty No 3102. Built 1907, 86grt, Berwick-reg BK.426. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 10.16-1919 as net vessel. Renamed FAITHFUL II 3.17.

FAITHFUL, hired drifter, Adty No 786. Built 1903, 92grt, Peterhead-reg PD.477. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

FAITHFUL, water tank vessel, Minx-class. Launched 2.6.03 Bow McLachlan. 395 tons, 120(oa), 115(pp)x21x9ft. 300ihp, 9kts. Served at Gosport, flew white ensign 1915-18. On sale list 1948.

FAITHFUL FRIEND, hired drifter, Adty No 1901. Built 1913, 110grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.33. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

FAITHLIE, hired drifter. Built 1903, 79grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.985. In service 1.16-1919 as tender.

FALCON, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.31 (1914), D.54 (9.15), D.36 (1.18). Launched 29.12.99 Fairfield. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sunk 1.4.18 in collision with trawler JOHN FITZGERALD in North Sea. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/17.

FALCON, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 154grt, Grimsby-reg GY.798. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

FALCON, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. No further details. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

FALCON, hired screw tug. Built 1892, 124grt. In service 29.8.18-31.12.18. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign. Served in WW2.

FALCON, harbour service, hulk, Devonport (ex-composite gunvessel, Condor-class), built 1877, 780 tons. Sold 28.6.20.

FALCONHURST, hired screw tug. 77grt. In service 25.1.18-25.6.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

FALKIRK (ex-FALCON?), hired motor drifter. 56 net reg tons. In service from 10.18. Sunk 29.10.18 in collision off Kinnaird Head.

FALLING SEA, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4153, building Chambers. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

FALLING STAR, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3975. Launched 20.8.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 8.11.19, renamed BETTY BODIE 1921. Served as BETTY BODIE in WW2.

FALMOUTH, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Weymouth-class, 90 (1914). Launched 20.9.10 Beardmore. 5,250 tons, 453(oa), 430(pp)x48x15ft. Turbine 22000shp, 25kts. Armament: 8-6 in. 1-3in AA, 2-21in tt. Armour: 2in deck. 1st LCS 1914, 2nd LCS 1914-15, 3rd LCS 1915-16. Sunk 19.8.16 by U.63 in the North Sea. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability.

FALMOUTH, hired trawler, Adty No 769. Built 1897, 165grt, Grimsby-reg GY.428. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919. Renamed FALMOUTH II 2.15.

FALMOUTH, hired trawler, Adty No 152. Built 1909, 198grt, Bristol-reg BL.12. In service 8.14-11.15 as minesweeper. Renamed FALMOUTH III 4.15. Mined 19.11.15 off Deal.

FALSTAFF, hired trawler, Adty No 1795. Built 1906, 173grt, Hull-reg H.917. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.15-1919 as minesweeper.

FAME, destroyer, two-funnelled 30-knotter, designated D-class, D.41 (9.15), D.37 (1.18). Launched 15.4.96 Thornycroft. c340 tons, 210(pp)x191x7ft. TE 5800ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. China Station. Log Book Availability. Sold 31.8.21 at Hong Kong.

FAME, decoy or Q-ship - see REVENGE (ex-FAME), auxiliary smack conversion.

FAME, hired drifter. Built 1901, 68grt, Whitby-reg WY.71. In service 10.16-10.16 as net vessel. Wrecked 22.10.16 on Hook Sand, Poole.

FAMILIAR FRIEND, hired drifter, Adty No 1831. Built 1911, 92grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1144. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

FANCY, fishing vessel. Built 1899, 53grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.376. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

FANCY, hired drifter, Adty No 1478. Built 1906, 84grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.366. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

FANDANGO (ex-T.98), tunnel minesweeper, Dance-class, ordered as "tunnel tugs" (screw in tunnel) by War Department for Mesopotamia, transferred 4.19, T.2N (11.6.19). Launched 1917 Lytham SB. 265 tons, 130(pp)x26x4ft. Compound 450ihp, 9.5kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Acquired for service in North Russia. Mined 3.7.19 in the Dvina River.

FANE, hired trawler, Adty No 132. Built 1907, 269grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.94. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

FANNY MAIR, hired drifter, Adty No 2439. Built 1911, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.388. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served as CRANNOCK in WW2.

FANTOME, sloop, ex-survey ship, ex-sloop, Espiegle-class. Launched 23.3.01 Sheerness DY. 1,070 tons, 210(oa), 185(pp)x33x11ft. TE1400ihp, 13kts. Armament: 6-4in, 4-3pdr. Crew: 150. Converted to survey ship 1906/07. Served in Pacific, on outbreak of war paid-off in Australia until 7.15, rearmed as sloop with 2-4in, 4-12pdr guns, commissioned into RAN, serving in East Indies Station, until 1918. Post-war reverted to survey ship in RN, again in Pacific. Log Book Availability. Sold 30.1.1925, Sydney, NSW. (see http://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-fantome)

FARADAY, hired trawler, Adty No 3312. Built 1916, 322grt, Hull-reg H.490. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

FAREHAM, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3446, T.N0 (early 1919), T.C9 (11.19). Launched 7.6.18 Dunlop Bremner. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Renamed ST. ANGELO II, 1944-45. Sold 24.8.48, BU Ward, Hayle.

FARNBOROUGH (ex-SANDYFORD), decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.859) conversion, P71 (1.16). Built 1904, 3207grt. In service 22.10.15-25.2.18, purchased by Admiralty 22.10.17, armed with 5-12pdr, 2-6pdr, other names LODORER, Q.5, SANDYFORD. Sold 4.19, renamed Hollypark.

FARRAGUT (1914)– see ABERCROMBIE, monitor, Abercrombie-class.

FARRALINE, store carrier, Y8.31. Built 1903, 1226grt. In service 3.11.14-21.6.15. Sunk 2.11.17 by U-boat off Ushant.

FARRIER (ex-FARADAY), lighter/barge. Built 1891, 102grt. Served at Rosyth, 17.6.18-18.3.19.

FAULKNOR, destroyer leader H.84 (1914), H.31 (1.18), D.16 (9.18). Ex-Chilean ALMIRANTE SIMPSON, purchased 8.14, launched 26.2.14 White. 1694 tons, 331(oa), 320(pp)x32x11ft. Turbine 30000shp, 31.5kts. Armament: 5-4in (2-4.7in, 2-4in in 2.18), 2-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Leader, Grand Fleet, 1915-16, then at Dover. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916, Belgian Coast 1917/18, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918, Ostend 10 May 1918. Sold 5.20 Chilean Navy, as ALMIRANTE RIVEROS.

FAUVETTE, store carrier, later armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, Y8.44 (1914), MI.26 (on coming into service as ABS). Built 1912, 2644grt. Store carrier (Y8.44), in service 2.15-18.3.15; converted to armed boarding steamer, armed with 2-12pdr, in service 19.3.15. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Mined 9.3.16 in North Sea.

FAVERHOLE (ex-BANTAM), tug, Poultry-class. Ordered 1918 for canal and harbour work. Launched 1919 Henry Scarr. 65 tons gross. 75(pp)x15x6 ft. Compound 185ihp. 8kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 21.2.22 F. T. Everard.

FAVERSHAM, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3457, T.N0(10.18), T.7N (11.19). Launched 19.7.18 Dunlop Bremner. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 25.11.27 Alloa, Charlestown.

FAVO, hired drifter, Adty No 2195. Built 1901, 77grt, Banff-reg BF.477. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel.

FAVORITA, hired trawler, Adty No 1655. Built 1916, 314grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1039. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.17-1919 as minesweeper.

FAVOUR, hired drifter. Built 1908, 93grt, Inverness-reg INS.530. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel & accommodation vessel. Served in WW2.

FAVOURITE, hired drifter, Adty No 2505. Built 1907, 95grt, Londonderry-reg LY.32. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

FAWN, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.94 (1914), D.55 (9.15), D.38 (1.18), H.38 (9.18). Launched 13.4.97 Palmer. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 23.7.19 Ward, New Holland.

FAWN, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 201grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1008. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

FEAR NOT, hired drifter, Adty No 1460. Built 1902, 60grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.497. In service 4.15-11.15 as net vessel.

FEAR NOT, hired drifter, Adty No 2415. Built 1908, 101grt, Buckie-reg BCK.9. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed FEAR NOT II 5.15. Served in WW2.

FEARLESS, light cruiser, ex-Scout cruiser, Boadicea/Active-class, 46 (1914), 64 (1.18), 27 (4.18). Launched 12.6.12 Pembroke DY. 3,440 tons, 405(oa), 385(pp)x41x14ft. Turbine 18000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 10-4in, 4-3pdr, 2-21in tt (8-4 in, 1-3in AA in 1918). Armour: 1in deck. 1st DF Leader, Harwich 1914-16, then 12th S/M Flotilla Grand Fleet to 1918. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

FEARLESS, hired drifter, Adty No 760. Built 1907, 81grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1081. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed FEARLESS II 2.15.

FEASIBLE, hired drifter, Adty No 221. Built 1912, 103grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1191. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, escort vessel. Served in WW2.

FEDERATION, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 78. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

FELICIA, fishing vessel. Built 1908, 75grt, North Shields-reg SN.73. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

FELICIA, hired drifter, Adty No 1084. Built 1907, 90grt, Lerwick-reg LK.1. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, on misc. service.

FELICITAS, hired drifter, Adty No 1399. Built 1910, 67grt, Buckie-reg BCK.75. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 4.15-5.17 as net vessel. Sunk 15.5.17 by Austrian cruisers off Fano Island, Adriatic.

FENCIBLE, lighter/barge. Built 1914,  71grt, motor barge. Served for BDV stores 25.1.15, purchased 20.10.15. Listed to 1923.

FENNEW, hired drifter, Adty No 1167. Built 1911, 85grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.94. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served as YOUNG ALFRED in WW2.

FENTONIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 448. Built 1913, 221grt, Grimsby-reg GY.804. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

FERMO, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 175grt, Grimsby-reg GY.773. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

FERMOY, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, N.7A (7.19), N.A0 (11.19). Launched 5.2.19 Dundee SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sunk 4.5.41 by A/C at Malta DY. Later BU.

FERN, hired drifter, Adty No 1459. Built 1902, 59grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.763. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel, on misc. service.

FERN II, hired drifter, Adty No 1310. Built 1907, 85grt, Banff-reg BF.679. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.15-1920 as patrol boat.

FERNDALE, hired drifter, Adty No 2269. Built 1910, 75grt, Inverness-reg INS.171. In service 2.15-12.15 as net vessel. Wrecked 27.12,15 on St. Ann's Head.

FERNLANDS, Admiralty blockship. Built 1885, 2042grt, 276ft. Owned by R Hardy, West Hartlepool-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Sunderland, Durham. Final scuttling location not known  (Lr/D).

FERNLEAF (ex-OLEANDER), Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, later RFA oiler/group freighting tanker, Leaf-class, pendant Y7.162. Launched 1916 Napier & Miller. 12300 tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Flew red ensign. Attacked 10.6.17, Atlantic off SW Ireland and 25.6.17, Atlantic. Sold 1919, renamed BRITISH FERN (H/L/Mn/D/rfa)

FERNLEY, store carrier, Y8.95. Built 1901, 3820grt. Ex-collier (Y3.768), in service as store carrier 22.8.18-12.12.18, collier again 13.12.18.

FERNRIDGE, decoy or Q-ship – see TAMARISK, convoy sloop.

FEROL, RFA oiler, N.88 (1914), X.07 (1916), X.24 (1.18). Launched 3.10.14 Devonport DY. 2178 tons, 210(oa), 200(pp)x34x17ft. TE 450ihp. Sold 29.1.20, renamed OSAGE (rfa)

FERRET, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class, H.35 (1914), H.32 (1.18), F.93 (9.18). Launched 12.4.11 White. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, one of three of class fitted as minelayer, then 20th DF in North Sea, rest to Mediterranean by 1918. Battle Honour (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Belgian Coast 1917. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Milford Haven.

FERRIBY, hired trawler, Adty No 1349. Built 1913, 324grt, Hull-reg H.629. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as SOUTH SEA (RNZN) in WW2.

FERRYHILL, store carrier, Y8.13. Built 1909, 411grt. in service as store carrier 4.10.14-28.5.15, collier (Y3.819) from 29.5.15, store carrier again from 7.6.15; collier again from 19.7.15. Sunk 30.1.18 by U-boat off Cape Antifer.

FERTILE, hired drifter, Adty No 2507. Built 1907, 98grt, Londonderry-reg LY.37. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel.

FERTILITY, hired drifter, Adty No 2303. Built 1907, 89grt, Banff-reg BF.584. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

FERVENT, destroyer, 27-knotter, designated A-class, N.17 (1914), D.97 (9.15), D.39 (1.18). Launched 28.3.95 Hanna, Donald. c280-350 tons, c200(pp)x20x5.5ft. TE c3500-4500ihp, 27kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Nore Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 29.4.20 Ward, Rainham.

FESTING GRINDALL, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3501. Launched 9.1.17, Smiths Dock. Units ranged from 236-276grt, 117-125x22-23ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Renamed PEKIN 5.19. Sold 11.5.20 as FESTING GRINDALL.

FESTUBERT, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Festubert-group, ordered 1.17. Launched 2.8.17, Polson Iron Works. Iron-hull, 320grt, 130(pp)x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed for 2-12pdr). Built for Atlantic coast patrol, in RCN hands by 13.11.17. Sold 1946, renamed INVERLEIGH 1947.

FEUGH, hired trawler, Adty No 1278. Built 1916, 227grt, Aberdeen-reg A.706. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as BERENGA in WW2.

FEZENTA, hired trawler, Adty No 1362. Built 1914, 228grt, Grimsby-reg GY.444. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

FIAT, hired trawler, Adty No 1658. Built 1916, 314grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1040. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.18-1919 as minesweeper.

FIDGET, mooring vessel, X.20 (1916), X.25 (1.18). 837tons, 150(pp)x28ft. Purchased 1915, boom defence duty at Scapa Flow to 1918. Sold 8.21 J. R. Thomson.

FIDELIA, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 147grt, Hull-reg H.177. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

FIDELIA, hired drifter. Built 1903, 74grt, Wick-reg WK.563. In service 1.16-1919 as collier & tender.

FIERAMOSCA (ex-SOPHIE JOBSON), Admiralty blockship. Built 1873, 578grt, 170ft. Owned by Puglia SS, Bari, Italy-reg. Purchased 1914-15 originally for use at Malta. Scuttled by 18 December 1915 for Gallipoli evacuation - one of possibly three vessels (others - unnamed dredger and SS PINA) at Suvla Beach, W Gallipoli peninsula for the final evacuation, served as pier and breakwater (Lr/Rn/D).

FIERY (ex-FAIRY), hired screw tug. Over 70grt. In service 19.1.18-29.1.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

FIERY CROSS, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3893, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 9.8.18, Forbes. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1930, renamed FIRCROFT.

FIFI, armed launch, ex-German steamer KINGANI. In action with MIMI and TOUTOU on Lake Tanganyika 26.12.15, salvaged. Armed with 1-12pdr from 15.1.16.

FIFINELLA, hired trawler, Adty No 1279. Built 1916, 314grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1038. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.17-1919 as minesweeper.

FILEY, hired trawler, Adty No 1363, 3826. Built 1914, 226grt, Hull-reg H.8. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1920. Wrecked 2.10.16 at Camusmore Bay, Tory Island, salved and re-acquired 7.18.

FINLAY, hired screw tug. Built 1914, 73grt. In service as BDV 1916-1918. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

FINROSS, hired drifter, Adty No 2726. Built 1911, 78grt, Londonderry-reg LY.872. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 10.15-11.16 as net vessel. Wrecked 26.11.16 near Gallipoli.

FINWHALE (Z.13), Admiralty whaler, ordered 15.3.15, Adty No 876. Launched 24.9.15, Smiths Dock. 336 tons/237grt, 132(oa), 125(pp)x25x8ft. TE 1200ihp, 13kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. From 1915-18, served as coastal anti-submarine escort in one of three squadrons, based at Stornoway, Shetlands, Peterhead or the Humber. Sold 6.3.20, renamed HOPKINS BROS, later CANADIAN NATIONAL No. 1.

FIONA, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.17 (on coming into service), MI.07 (1.18). Built 1905, 1611grt, 17.5kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr. In service 28.10.14. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Wrecked 6.9.17 off Pentland Skerries.

FIONGHALL, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

FIREBALL, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3888, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 30.1.20, Fellows. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 28.4.20, renamed MAVISTON 1920. Served as HOLLYDALE in WW2.

FIREBRAND (1917) – see TORCH, ex-sloop.

FIREBRAND (ex-LORD HEATHFIELD), tender to depot ship or training establishment, described as special service vessel. Built 1885, 125 tons. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. Sold 10.2.20 Stanlee.

FIREDRAKE, destroyer, I-class "special boat", H.97 (1914), H.33 (1.18). Launched 9.4.12 Yarrow. 765 tons, 262(oa), (255pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 20000shp, 32kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. Harwich S/M Flotillas 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914. Sold 10.10.21 J. Smith.

FIREFLY, coastal destroyer (1906) – see TB.3, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class.

FIREFLY, river gunboat, Fly-class, ordered 2.15. Built in sections by Yarrow, sent out to Mesopotamia 7.15, re-erected 11.15 on River Tigris. 98 tons, 126(oa), 102(pp)x20x2ft. TE 175ihp, 9.5kts, tunnel screw. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr or 2pdr. Mesopotamian campaign, in Turkish hands 1.12.15 to 26.2.17, recaptured. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1915 & 1917. Sunk 14.6.24 by Insurgents on the Euphrates.

FIRELIGHT, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4154, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 7.11.19, Chambers. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 3.2.20, renamed JUST REWARD 1921.

FIRM, paddle tug, Robust-class. Launched 23. 8.10 Chatham DY. 690 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27x11ft. 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Dover, Sheerness, believe flew blue ensign. Arrived 2.9.60 Belgium to BU.

FIRMAMENT, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3895, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 28.11.18, Forbes. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as experimental vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 28.8.20, renamed FOXGLOVE 1921.

FIRMAXE (ex-T.34, ex- Argentine CUATRO), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian naval service, Axe-name, Adty No. 4345. Built 1908, Hall Russell, 270grt. Reported seized in White Sea 3.8.18, but possibly one of eight handed over by White Russians. Sold 11.5.20, renamed CANNA NORE 1921.

FIREQUEEN (ex-CANDACE), yacht, described as special service vessel, Portsmouth harbour pendant 5 (1914).  Bought on stocks, built 1882, Ramage & Ferguson. 446 tons, 157(pp)x23x11 ft. 500ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-2.5pdr.To Board of Trade 5.7.20, renamed FIREBIRD.

FIRST PRIZE (ex-Else), decoy or Q-ship, "first" German vessel captured, 3-mast schooner conversion. Built 1901, 227grt. In service 6.11.16, armament not listed, other names ELSE, PRIZE, Q.21. Sunk 14.8.17 by submarine in Atlantic.

FISGARD, harbour service, training ship, Portsmouth; repair hulk 1914, renamed IMPERIEUSE 10.14, pendant No. N.60 from 14.6.18 (ex-AUDACIOUS, ex-central battery ironclad, Audacious-class), built 1869, 6010 tons. Sold 15.3.27.

FISGARD (1915) – see SPARTIATE, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Diadem-class.

FISGARD II, harbour service, training ship (ex-lNVINCIBLE, ex-central battery ironclad, Audacious-class), built 1869, 6010 tons. Foundered off Portland 17.9.14.

FISGARD III, harbour service, training ship, renamed HINDOSTAN 8.20 (ex-HINDOSTAN, ex-2nd rate sailing ship-of-the-line), built 1841, 3242 tons. Sold 10.5.21.

FISGARD III (1920), harbour service - see TERRIBLE, cruiser, Powerful-class.

FISGARD IV, harbour service, training ship, renamed SULTAN 1932 (ex-SULTAN, ex-central battery ironclad), built 1870, 9290 tons. Sold 13.8.46.

FISH DOCK No. 1, hired screw tug. Built 1904, 58grt. In service to 3.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

FISHER BOY, hired drifter, Adty No 1452. Built 1914, 91grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.334. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

FISHER GIRL, hired drifter, Adty No 2713. Built 1914, 85grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.77. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 10.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

FISHER LASS, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3006. Built 1901, 59grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.568. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1919 as hydrophone vessel.

FISHER LASSIE II, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.185. 4305. Built 1903, 44 net reg tons, Berwick-reg BK.114. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919, including as Q-ship.

FISHER LASSIE, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.175. Built 1903, 59grt, Banff-reg BF.1069. In service 1.15-1916.

FISHER QUEEN, hired drifter, Adty No 3299. Built 1916, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.679. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.16-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

FISHERGATE, hired trawler, Adty No 969. Built 1905, 205grt, London-reg LO.209. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

FISHTOFT, hired trawler, Adty No 522. Built 1901, 188grt, Boston-reg BN.94. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

FITFUL HEAD (ex-OCEAN SPRAY), hired drifter. Built 1907, 62grt, Lerwick-reg LK.174. In service 1.16-1919 as stores & water carrier.

FITZ AILWIN, listed as patrol vessel, shallow draught Thames river steamer. Built 1905, 116grt. Sent out from England to support military operations in Mesopotamia, arrived by mid-1916.

FITZROY (1919), survey ship – see PINNER, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class.

FIVE, hired drifter, Adty No 1050. Built 1910, 84grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.510. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel. Served as REGINA STELLA in WW2.

FIZZER, Q-ship - see VIOLET, hired drifter.

FLAFF, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4502. Delivered 2.1.20, Watson. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 30.1.20, renamed RIVER UGIE 1921, NELLIE GARDINER 1921.

FLAME, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3894, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 10.10.18, Forties. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To Fishery Board for Scotland 13.10.20, renamed UBEROUS 1921. Served as UBEROUS in WW2.

FLAMER (also C.108), tug, Flamer-type. Launched 1915 Scott, Bowling. 124 tons, 78(oa), 75(pp)x17x7ft. Compound 250ihp, 9kts. Purchased 3.15. Served in Rosyth, believe flew blue ensign. YC.298 in 1943. Sold 6.48 Pounds, Portsmouth.

FLAMINGO, harbour service, hulk, Plymouth (ex-composite gunvessel, Condor-class), built 1876, 780 tons. Sold 25.5.23.

FLANDRE, hired trawler, Adty No 853. Built 1915, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.598. In service 9.15-12.18 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

FLASH, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3970. Launched 16.2.18, Colby. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 17.11.20, renamed A. J. A. 1920.

FLASHLIGHT, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.67, patrol boat.

FLAT CALM, Admiralty wood drifter, non-standard type, Adty No, 3890, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 3.6.18, Forbes. Approx 95grt, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1920, renamed ROWAN TREE. Served as ROWAN TREE in WW2.

FLECK, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4155, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 1.10.19, Chambers. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 2.10.19, same name.

FLEETWING, hired drifter, Adty No 2293. Built 1907, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.645. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-12.18 as net vessel.

FLEETWING II, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 119grt, Aberdeen-reg A.419. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

FLEETWOOD, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 163grt, Grimsby-reg GY.166. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

FLICKER, hired trawler, Adty No 413. Built 1911, 192grt, Hull-reg H.334. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-3.16. Mined 4.3.16 off Dover.

FLICKER, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3976. Launched 21.8.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Sold 1935, renamed MARY WATT. Served as MARY WATT in WW2.

FLINDERS (1919), survey ship – see RADLEY, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class.

FLINT, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Eltringham. Cancelled 17.12.18.

FLINT CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 3315. Built 1916, 275grt, Swansea-reg SA.66. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.16-1919 as minesweeper.

FLINTSHIRE, hired trawler, Adty No 3287. Built 1916, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.875. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-11in BT, 1-7.5in BT. In service 4.16-1.26. Purchased; sold 5.1.26. Served as TAIPO in WW2.

FLIRT, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.87 (1914), D.56 (9.15). Launched 15.5.97 Palmer. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sunk 27.10.16 in action in Straits of Dover. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/15.

FLO JOHNSON, hired drifter, Adty No 3052. Built 1917, 117grt, Scarborough-reg SH.325. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as ABIDING STAR in WW2.

FLOANDI, hired drifter, Adty No 748. Built 1914, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.973. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

FLOODTIDE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4156, building Chambers. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. Completed for commercial service, renamed MARJORIE GRACE 1920.

FLORA, hired drifter. Built 1901, 92grt, Wick-reg WK.719. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel tender.

FLORA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 23. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

FLORA, harbour service, on sale list, Devonport; training ship 1915, renamed INDUS II 4.15 (ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Astraea-class), built 1893, 4360 tons. Sold 12.12.22.

FLOREAT, hired drifter, Adty No 2204. Built 1908, 93grt, Buckie-reg BCK.25. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel.

FLORENCE, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1883, 133grt. Armed with 1-3pdr. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

FLORENCE DOMBEY (ex-WYRE), hired trawler. Built 1900, 182grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.196. In service 9.15-9.18 as boom defence vessel. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

FLORID, hired trawler, Adty No 1653. Built 1916, 314grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1042. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

FLORIDIAN, squadron supply ship, Y9.11. Built 1913, 4777grt. In commissioned service 3.8.14-9.7.16, flew white ensign. Sunk 4.2.17 by submarine 200 miles W of Fastnet.

FLORIS (ex-BRAENEIL), fleet messenger, Y4.79. Built 1912, 424grt. In commissioned service 27.2.18-3.4.19, flew white ensign.

FLOTSAM, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4157, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 1.10.19, Chambers,. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 2.10.19, same name.

FLOUNDER, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 191, 4321 (Fishery flag No. after 6.18). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

FLOURISH, hired drifter, Adty No 2140. Built 1903, 82grt, Banff-reg BF.1417. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel.

FLOW, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4503. Delivered 31.3.20, Watson. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. To Fishery Board for Scotland 19.8.20, same name. Served in WW2.

FLOWER, hired drifter, Adty No 2412. Built 1907, 83grt, Buckie-reg BCK.4. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

FLOWER O'MAY, hired drifter. Built 1911, 80grt, Banff-reg BF.376. In service 8.15-1919 as hospital vessel.

FLOWER O'MORAY, hired drifter. Built 1908, 84grt, Inverness-reg INS.584. In service 9.17-1919 as examination vessel.

FLOWER OF THE FLEET, hired motor drifter, Adty No 2910. Built 1914, 18 net reg tons, Brixham-reg BM.33. In service 7.15-1919.

FLOWING TIDE, hired drifter. Built 1913, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.640. In service 1.16-1919 as Chaplain's tender.

FLURRY, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4158, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 9.3.20, Chambers. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 28.4.20, same name. Served as GLEAM ON in WW2.

FLUSH, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4504, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 12.3.20, Wood, Lossiemouth. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 29.4.20, same name. Served in WW2.

FLUTTER, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4159, building Chambers. Was to have been completed under contract as fishing vessel, but believed cancelled 17.12.18. Completed for commercial service, renamed GOLDEN SUNBEAM 1921. Served as GOLDENSUN BEAM in WW2.

FLY, fishing trawler. Built 1890, 158grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.166. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

FLY (ex-STURMVOGEL), whaler, German vessel seized in South Africa. Built 1913, 167grt. Armament: 1-12pdr, 2-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 in East Africa.

FLY, harbour service, accommodation hulk, Devonport (ex-Coast guard cutter (se)), built 1863, 60 tons builders measurement. Broken up 1928.

FLYCATCHER, ex-Turkish motor patrol boat. Built 1912 Thornycroft. Sunk 9.11.14 by ESPIEGLE in Shatt el Arab, salvaged, back in service late 1915. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1915/17. Armed with 1-6pdr/1-MG. Sold c1923.

FLYING BREEZE, hired screw tug. Built 1913, 387grt. In service 2.8.14-17.6.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign. Served in WW2.

FLYING BUZZARD, hired rescue tug, W.25 (1.18). Built 1912, 200grt. In service 11.8.14-6.2.19, HM Dockyard service before 1917.

FLYING CORMORANT, hired rescue tug, W.26 (1.18). Built 1908, 203grt. In service 21.6.18-29.4.19.

FLYING FALCON, hired rescue tug, W.27 (1.18). Built 1904, 184grt. In service 30.6.17-1920.

FLYING FISH, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.86 (1914), D.57 (9.15), D.40 (1.18), H.69 (9.18). Launched 4.3.97 Palmer. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 30.8.19 T. R. Sales.

FLYING FISH, hired paddle tug. Built 1886, 187grt. HM Dockyard service 7.12.14-27.10.19, renamed FLYING FISH II 12.15, normally flew the red ensign, minelayer 8 mines 1918, but not completed.

FLYING FISH, hired paddle tug. Built 1882, 169grt. In service 22.9.18-20.2.19. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

FLYING FISH II (12.15) - see FLYING FISH, hired paddle tug

FLYING FOAM, hired rescue tug, W.28 (1.18). Built 1917, 217grt. In service 21.2.17-9.10.19.

FLYING FOX, hired paddle tug. Built 1885, 185grt. HM Dockyard service 30.7.14-4.6.19, renamed FLYING FOX II 16.18. Normally flew the red ensign.

FLYING FOX, fleet sweeping sloop, 24-class, "double-ended" decoy appearance with straight stem and stern, and symmetrical superstructure, class ordered between 12.16 and 4.17, T.00 (6.18). Launched 28.3.18 Swan Hunter. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Believed to be one of 10 of class, completed 1918 and served in Sloop Flotillas, Granton and Gibraltar. To RNVR 24.3.20, still in service (1972).

FLYING FOX II (16.18) - see FLYING FOX, hired paddle tug.

FLYING KESTREL, hired screw tug. Built 1913, 516grt. In service 2.8.14-1.11.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign. Served in WW2.

FLYING MIST, hired paddle tug. Built 1892, 148grt. In service 23.6.15-1.9.20. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

FLYING SCUD, hired paddle tug. Built 1877, 74grt. In service 6.10.17-27.10.17. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

FLYING SERPENT, hired screw tug. Built 1911, 199grt. In service 5.8.14-3.4.20. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

FLYING SPORTSMAN, hired paddle tug. Built 1882, 187grt. In service 30.7.14-30.3.19. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

FLYING SPRAY, hired rescue tug, W.29 (1.18). Built 1917, 217grt. In service 8.4.17-29.3.19.

FLYING WING, hired trawler, Adty No 1958. Built 1915, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.690. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

FLYING WITCH, hired paddle tug. Built 1891, 142grt. In service 23.6.15-29.7.20. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

FOAM, hired yacht. Built 1902, 33grt/39TM. Armament: 1-.45 in Maxim. In service 5.9.14-24.4.18.

FOAM, Admiralty steel drifter. Delivered 1.10.20, Abdela Mitchell. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 7.1.21, renamed STARWORT 1921. Served as PLOUGH in WW2.

FOAM CREST, decoy or Q-ship - see G. & E., fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.649) conversion.

FOGBANK, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4160, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 4.3.20, Clapson. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 7.10.20, renamed DYKER LASSIE 1921.

FOGBOW, Admiralty wood drifter, non-standard type, Adty No, 3889, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 3.6.18, Forties. Approx 95grt, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1923, renamed FERTILE VALE 1924. Served as FERTILE VALE in WW2.

FOGBREAK, Admiralty steel drifter. Delivered 21.12.20, Abdela Mitchell. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 7.1.21, renamed CRAIGHALL, 1921. Served as SPES AUREA in WW2.

FOLKESTONE, screw minesweeper, mercantile conversion, M.33 (1914), T.07 (9.15), T.32 (1.18). Built 1903, 496grt. Armament: 2-12 pdr. In service 9.10.14-31.1.20. Mediterranean from 1915.

FORCADOS, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1907, 397grt. In commissioned service 20.12.15,

FORD (ex-FLEETWOOD), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4363 T.2/ (12.18), T.N7 (11.19). Launched 19.10.18 Dunlop Bremner. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 10.28 Hill, Dover, resold 8.12.28, renamed FORDE.

FORELAND, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1914, 1,960grt - lost 12.2.17, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

FORELOCK, hired drifter. Built 1910, 89grt, Buckie-reg BCK.60. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

FOREMOST, boarding tug, N.47 (9.15), N.45 (1.18). Built 1913, 123grt. Purchased as unarmed boarding vessel with Downs Boarding Flotilla, based at Ramsgate to 1918, in service 1.6.15-20.11.19.

FOREMOST III (ex-CHARM, ex-FORE), hired screw tug. Built 1915, 98grt. In service 19.6.15-21.11.16. Then to War Dept. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

FORERUNNER, hired drifter, Adty No 1892. Built 1911, 92grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1160. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

FORESIGHT, light cruiser, ex-scout cruiser, Forward-class, D.38 (1914), N.26 (9.15), N.46 (1.18). Launched 8.10.04 Fairfield. 2,850 tons, 379(oa), 370(pp)x38x13ft. TE 14,500ihp, 25.5kts. Armament: 9-4in, 1-3in AA (originally 10-12pdr, 8-3pdr), 2-14in tt. Armour: 2in deck. 6th DF Leader, Dover 1914-15, then Mediterranean. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914, Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 3.3.20 Granton S. Bkg. Co.

FORESIGHT, hired drifter, Adty No 1061. Built 1911, 87grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.763. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 1.15-9.18 as net vessel. Renamed FORESIGHT II 2.15. Served in WW2.

FOREST FLY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 29 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

FORESTER, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class, H.39 (1914), H.34 (1.18). Launched 1.6.11 White. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean by 1918 except three fitted as minelayers. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915. Sold 4.11.21 Rees, Llanelly.

FORETHOUGHT, hired drifter, Adty No 2063. Built 1913, 86grt, Banff-reg BF.536. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.16-1919 as net vessel.

FORFAR (ex-FAIRBURN), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T./6 (early 1919), T.6/ (11.19). Launched 20.11.18 Dundee SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 3.22 Ward, Inverkeithing.

FORGLEN, hired drifter, Adty No 2457. Built 1909, 80grt, Banff-reg BF.81. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

FORION (ex-ORION), hired screw tug. Built 1900, 83grt. In service 14.8.17-25.4.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

FORK LIGHTNING, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4112. Delivered 22.11.18, Brooke. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 20.8.20, same name, renamed RAMSEY BAY 1921.

FORMIDABLE, pre-dreadnought battleship, Formidable-class, 50 (1914). 1897 Estimates, launched 17.11.98 Portsmouth DY. 15,000 tons, 431(oa), 400(pp)x75x27ft. TE 15000ihp, 18kts. Armament: 4-12in, 12-4in, 16-12pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 9in sides, 3in deck. 12in guns. 5th BS, Channel Fleet 8.14, then Grand Fleet by end of year. Sunk 1.1.15 by U.24 off Portland Bill.

FORMIDABLE, hired drifter, Adty No 3074. Built 1917, 87grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.100. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.17-1919. Served as FIDGET in WW2.

FORNEBO, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1906, 4,259grt - lost 17.6.17, Atlantic off N Scotland (H/L/Lr/wi/sl/te/un)

FORRES (ex-FOWEY), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.1/ (early 1919), T.40 (11.19). Launched 22.11.18 Clyde SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 26.4.35 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

FORT ALBERT, hired trawler, Adty No 273. Built 1906, 193grt, Aberdeen-reg A.71. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

FORT EDWARD, hired trawler, Adty No 2654. Built 1908, 208grt, Aberdeen-reg A.180. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

FORT GEORGE, hired trawler. Built 1902, 180grt, Granton-reg GN.77. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-11.18 as Q-ship ROBINA. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

FORT WILLIAM, fishing trawler. Built 1903, 178grt, Grimsby-reg GY.712. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

FORTE, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Astraea-class. Sold 2.4.14.

FORTH (ex-FLYING OWL), hired paddle tug. Built 1883, 129grt. Harbour service 1.8.14-24.3.19. Normally flew the red ensign.

FORTH, sea-going depot ship, Mersey-class, 2nd-class cruiser conversion, D.06 (1914), N.06 (9.15),N.47 (1.18). Launched 23.10.86 PembrokeDY. 4050 tons, 300(pp)x46x20ft. TE 5700ihp, 17kts. Completed as depot ship in 8.04. Armament: 4-6pdr. Submarine depot ship for S/M flotillas at Devonport1914, Humber 1914-16, Harwich 1916-18. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T. C., BU in Germany.

FORTOL, RFA oiler/tanker, Belgol-class, X.26 (1.18). Launched 21.5.17 McMillan. 4900 tons, 355(oa), 320(pp)x41x20ft. TE 3375ihp, 14kts. Log Book Availability. Served in WW2. Arrived 1958 Rosyth to BU (rfa)

FORTITUDE, hired drifter, Adty No 3151. Built 1903, 86grt, Inverness-reg INS.546. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

FORTITUDE, fleet tug, W.30 (1.18). Launched 5.96 Barclay Curle. 470 tons, 142(oa), 135(pp)x25x8ft. TE1200ihp. Purchased 1904. Armament: nil. Renamed NEPTUNE to 1909. Tender to VIVID, usually on target service, sometimes flew white ensign. Sold 31.1.23 Carriden S Bkg Co.

FORTUNA, fishing trawler. Built 1906, 259grt, Grimsby-reg GY.140. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

FORTUNATUS, fishing vessel. Built 1902, 53grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.707. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

FORTUNE (was to be named KISMET 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class "special boat", H.30 (1914). Launched 17.3.13 Fairfield. c898-1000 tons, c265(oa), 257(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 22500shp, 30kts. Armament: 3-4in, 2-21in tt. All class formed 4th DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16. Sunk 31.5.16 at Jutland. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916.

FORWARD (was to be named NORE), light cruiser, ex-scout cruiser, Forward-class, N.53 (1914), N.48 (1.18). Launched 27.8.04 Fairfield. 2,850 tons, 379(oa), 370(pp)x38x13ft. TE 14,500ihp, 25.5kts. Armament: 9-4in, 1-3in AA (originally 10-12pdr, 8-3pdr), 2-14in tt. Armour: 2in deck. Shetlands Patrol 1914, 7th DF Leader, Humber 1914-15, then Mediterranean. Sold 27.7.21 Fryer, Sunderland.

FORWARD, hired trawler, Adty No 1409. Built 1906, 250grt, Grimsby-reg GY.98. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed FORWARD I 15.15.

FORWARD, hired drifter, Adty No 2298. Built 1907, 89grt, Banff-reg BF.624. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-3.17 as net vessel. Renamed FORWARD III 5.15. Mined 31.3.17 off the Shipwash.

FORWARD IV, hired drifter, Adty No 2139. Built 1905, 74grt, Banff-reg BF.608. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

FORWARD HO, hired trawler, Adty No 1560. Built 1915, 269grt, Hull-reg H.331. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as minesweeper.

FOSDYKE, hired trawler, Adty No 35. Built 1908, 245grt, Boston-reg BN.149. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

FOSS, hired trawler, Adty No 3278. Built 1916, 275grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.243. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

FOUDROYANT (c1909) - see NEPTUNE, dreadnought battleship, Neptune-class,

FOUDROYANT, harbour service, training ship (ex-TRINCOMALEE, ex-5th rate sailing ship), built 1817, 1447 tons. Museum ship HMS TRINCOMALEE, Hartlepool, north east England as of 2014.

FOUNTAIN, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4161, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 3.6.20, Clapson. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 14.12.20, renamed WHITENIGHT 1922.

FOUR, hired drifter, Adty No 1053. Built 1907, 91grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.212. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel.

FOX (right, scrapbook of Yeoman of Signals George Smith), light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Astraea-class. Launched 15.6.93 Portsmouth DY. 4,360 tons, 339(oa), 320(pp)x49x17ft. TE 9000ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-6in, 8-4.7in, 8-6pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck, 4.5in guns. East Indies 1914, East Africa & Egypt 1915-17, Red Sea 1917-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 14.7.20 Cardiff Marine Stores.

FOXGLOVE, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Acacia-type, ordered 1.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, M.41 (2.15), T.15 (9.15), T.33 (1.18). Launched 30.3.15 Barclay Curle. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr AA. Acacia-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Log Book Availability. Sold 7.9.46, BU at Troon.

FOXHOUND, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, H.16 (1.18), H.58 (4.18). Launched 11.12.09 John Brown. c916-975 tons, c270(pp)x27x8ft. Turbine 12500shp, 27.5kts. Armament: 1-4in, 3-12pdr (designed for 5-12pdr), 2-18in tt. All class in Mediterranean 1914, six in UK from late 1914, all in Med 1915-17, 2nd DF in UK 1917-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Sold 1.11.21 Fryer, Sunderland.

FOYLE, destroyer, River-class, two medium funnels, designated E-class, N.44 (1914), D.20 (9.15). Launched 25.2.03 Laird. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Log Book Availability. Mined 15.3.17 in Dover Straits.

FOYLE (ex-JOHN EDMUND, renamed 9/20), Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, launched 1918, 438t, armed with 1-12pdr, 11kts. Log Book Availability. Served in WW2, sold 1948.

FRAGRANCE, hired drifter, Adty No 2558. Built 1910, 72grt, Banff-reg BF.149. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

FRAGRANT, hired drifter, Adty No 2621. Built 1910, 94grt, Peterhead-reg PD.513. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

FRANC TIREUR, hired trawler, Adty No 1270. Built 1916, 314grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1041. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.17-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Served in WW2.

FRANCE CHERIE, hired screw tug. Built 1891, 141grt. In service as BDV 1916-9.19 Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

FRANCIS, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 110 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

FRANCIS BATEY, hired rescue tug, W.31 (1.18). Built 1914, 151grt. In service 31.10.14-8.5.19, HM Dockyard service before 1917.

FRANCIS CONLIN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4458. Launched 21.1.19, Ailsa, Troon. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed INVERYTHAN.

FRANCIS FRENCH, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4286 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

FRANCOL, RFA oiler/tanker, Belgol-class, X.27 (1.18). Launched 18.10.17 Earle. 4900 tons, 355(oa), 320(pp)x41x20ft. TE 3375ihp, 14kts. Sunk 3.3.42 by Japanese squadron off Java (rfa)

FRANK, hired screw tug. Built 1896, 76grt. In service 9.5.17-3.11.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

FRANK ARNOLD, hired drifter, Adty No 3111. Built 1917, 82grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.503. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.17-1919 as minesweeper.

FRANKLIN (RAN) (ex-ADELE), yacht, training ship. Built 1906, 288grt, purchased 1912. Listed to 1924

FRASCATI, hired trawler, Adty No 49. Built 1914, 220grt, Grimsby-reg GY.315. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

FRASER, hired trawler, Adty No 1379. Built 1907, 310grt, Hull-reg H.951. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-6.17 as minesweeper. Mined 17.6.17 near Boulogne.

FRASER EAVES, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3567. Launched 2.10.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed DOON 9.20. Sold 1946 renamed DONESSE.

FRASERBURGH, hired drifter, Adty No 1154, 982. Built 1907, 83grt, Hull-reg H.950. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

FRASERVILLE, hired screw tug. Built 1904, 51grt. In service 11.17-10.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

FRED SALMON, hired drifter, Adty No 1888. Built 1912, 102grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.665. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as STRIVE in WW2.

FREDERICK BOYCE, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4432, building Hall Russell. Cancelled after 11.18.

FREDERICK BUSH, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3594. Launched 14.3.18, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922 renamed CAWDOR.

FREEDOM, hired drifter, Adty No 2859. Built 1907, 90grt, Banff-reg BF.619. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

FREESIA, hired trawler, Adty No 716. Built 1911, 285grt, Grimsby-reg GY.633. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

FRENCHMAN (ex-COQUET), hired paddle tug. Built 1892, 137grt. In service 26.2.18-6.5.19. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

FRESCO, tug, Flamer-type. Launched 1915 Scott, Bowling. 124 tons, 78(oa), 75(pp)x17x7ft. Compound 250ihp, 9kts. Purchased 1915. Served in Rosyth, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 3.23, renamed HANDMAID.

FRESH HOPE (ex-FRESHHOPE, ex-EDITH S. CUMMINS), decoy or Q-ship, 3-mast schooner conversion. Built 1889, 648grt. In service 8.11.17-6.6.19, armed with 2-4in, 2-12pdr, other names EDITH E. CUMMINS, IROQUOIS. Wrecked 10.19.

FRESHET, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3977. Delivered 21.10.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To Fishery Board for Scotland 24.7.20, renamed JEAN PATERSON 1920. Served as XMAS ROSE in WW2.

FREUCHNY, hired drifter, Adty No 2506. Built 1908, 84grt, Buckie-reg BCK.29. In service 4.15-1.16 as net vessel. Mined 8.1.16 off Brindisi.

FREYA, examination vessel, ex-Scottish Fishery Board cruiser. Built 1904, 280grt. Listed from 8.14, served mainly in Scottish waters.

FRIDAY (ex-HS.74), tug. One of some 50 War Department tugs and steam lighters transferred to Admiralty towards end of war for HM Dockyard service and given a name. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

FRIENDLY GIRLS, hired drifter, Adty No 2094. Built 1913, 90grt, Lerwick-reg LK.401. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper, water carrier. Served in WW2.

FRIENDLY STAR, hired drifter, Adty No 1121. Built 1909, 58grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.370. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

FRIENDS, hired drifter, Adty No 1562. Built 1906, 81grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.552. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel.

FRIESLAND (ex-BALMORAL CASTLE), hired trawler. Built 1899, 268grt, Grimsby-reg GY.459. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as boom defence vessel.

FRIGATE BIRD, hired drifter, Adty No 2276. Built 1905, 84grt, Buckie-reg BCK.68. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 2.15-3.18 as net vessel. Sunk 11.3.18 in collision off Mars Scirocco, Mediterranean.

FRIGATE BIRD II, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 99grt, Aberdeen-reg A.769. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

FRISKY, rescue tug, Frisky-class or Racia-type. Ordered 1.17 by Dept of Transport & Shipping to tug RACIA design. Launched 8.18 Lewis. 612grt, 155(pp)x31x15ft. TE 1200ihp. Sold 4.25, renamed GUSTAVO IPLAND, later renamed FOUNDATION FRANKLIN.

FRISWELL, decoy or Q-ship - see PARGUST (ex-VITTORIA), chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.540) conversion.

FROBISHER, light cruiser, Hawkins-class, ordered 12.15, 81 (9.24). Launched 20.3.20 Devonport DY. 9,750 tons, 605(oa), 565(pp)x65x17ft. Turbine 70000shp, 31kts. Armament: 7-7.5in, 6-12pdr, 4-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1.5in deck. Training ship 9.44. Sold 26.3.49, BU Cashmore.

FROLIC, tug. Launched 1915 Bow McLachlan. 79 tons, 61(pp)x15x5 ft. Compound. Purchased 3.15. Served in Queenstown, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 5.23 Cork Harbour Commissioners.

FROME, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Eltringham. Cancelled 17.12.18.

FRONS OLIVAE, hired drifter, Adty No 3285. Built 1916, 93grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.217. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.16-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

FRONS OLIVAE, hired drifter, Adty No Q. Built 1912, 98grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.217. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-10.15 as patrol boat. Mined 12.10.15 off Elbow Buoy.

FROSTAXE (ex-T.41, ex-ALLAS), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian naval service, Axe-name, Adty No. 4347. Built 1999, Edwards, North Shields, 191grt. Reported seized in White Sea 3.8.18, but possibly one of eight handed over by White Russians. Sunk 30.4.19 in collision with SS EPIROS off Newhaven.

FROTH, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3978. Delivered 25.10.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Served as minesweeper. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 1920, renamed FLORENCE PRITCHARD 1921. Served as EUNICE & NELLIE in WW2.

FRUITFUL, hired drifter. Built 1904, 89grt, Buckie-reg BCK.194. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

FUJI, hired trawler, Adty No 2661. Built 1912, 255grt, Cardiff-reg CF.40. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as GERBERDINA JOHANNA in WW2.

FULGENT, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1910, 2,008grt - lost 30.4.15, Atlantic off SW Ireland (H/L/Lr/Mn/ge/te/un/wi)

FULL MOON, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3892, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Launched, 25.3.18, Forbes,. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1929, renamed ROSE HAUGH. Served as ROSE HAUGH in WW2.

FULMAR, paddle minesweeper, Sea Bird or Fulmar-class, ordered 1918, building Ailsa SB, cancelled 10.12.18.

FULMAR, hired trawler, Adty No 1756. Built 1899, 231grt, Grimsby-reg GY.470. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1.16. Mined 17.1.16 in the Gulf of Sollum.

FULMINATION, Admiralty steel drifter, building Abela Mitchell. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

FUMAROLE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4162. Delivered 11.1.19, Colby. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Sold 1947, same name.

FUME, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4163. Delivered 4.6.19, Colby. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920, same name, later renamed SAINT PIERRE.

FURIOUS, light battlecruiser, later aircraft carrier, 65 (1.18), 40 (4.18). Designed to mount 2-18in guns, launched 15.8.16 Armstrong, completed with flight deck forward and 1-18in gun aft 7.17; on 1.9.17, gun ordered removed and flight deck added aft, completed 1918. 19,510 tons, 786(oa), 750(pp)x88x24ft. Turbine 94000shp, 31.5kts. Armament: 1-18in, 11-5.5in, 4-3in AA, 18-(later 6) 21in tt. as aircraft carrier 16 aircraft. Armour: 3in sides, 3in deck, 7in guns. Served with Flying Squadron Grand Fleet 1918. Received full flight deck and island removed 1921-25. Sold 23.1.48, BU Dalmuir and Troon.

FURIOUS, harbour service, laid up 1914; training ship 1915, renamed FORTE 6.15 (ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Arrogant-class), built 1896, 5750 tons. Sold 5.23.

FURLOUGH (ex-PRINCESS ROYAL), hired paddle tug. Built 1888, 105grt. Harbour service 23.6.15-10.5.19. Normally flew the red ensign.

FURNESS, hired rescue tug, W.32 (1.18). Built 1898, 225grt. HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service if hired before 1917

FURY, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.42 (1914), H.35 (1.18). Launched 25.4.11 Inglis. c720-760 tons, 246(oa), 240(pp)x25x8ft. Turbine 13500shp, 27kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 2nd DF, Grand Fleet 1914-15, six ships to Mediterranean in 1915, five more in 1916, all there by 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 4.11.21 Rees, Llanelly.

FURZE, hired drifter, Adty No 242. Built 1911, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.723. Armament: 1-2.5pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

FUSILIER, Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Military class, Adty No 1163. One of ten trawlers, of three different types, purchased while building for a total cost of £93,800 – six by order 11.12.14, four by order 14.4.15. Launched 1.2.15 Smiths Dock, 276grt, 130x23x12ft. TE engines. Armament: 1-12pdr. Renamed CARBINEER II 3.20, Sold 1920, same name. Served as CARBINEER II in WW2.

FYALLS, hired motor drifter. 48 net reg tons, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.658. In service 6.18-1919.

FYLDE, hired rescue tug, W.33 (1.18). Built 1904, 256grt. In service 26.7.17-7.2.19.

 


 


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G-class submarines, G.1-G.14 (I-Pendant No, replaced by class and number, mid-1915), 700/975 tons, 187(oa), 185(pp)x22x13ft. Diesel/electric 1600/840hp, 14/10kts. Armament: 1-3in AA, 1-21in tt, 4-18in tt.

G.1, submarine, G-class, ordered 7.14, I.A3. Launched 14.8.15 Chatham DY. 11th Flotilla, Blyth 1916-18. Sold 14.2.20 Fryer, Sunderland.

G.2, submarine, G-class, ordered 7.14, I.A4. Launched 23.12.15 Chatham DY. 11th Flotilla, Blyth 1916-18. Sold 16.1.20 Fryer, Sunderland.

G.3, submarine, G-class, ordered 7.14, I.A5. Launched 22.1.16 Chatham DY. 11th Flotilla, Blyth 1916-18. Sold 4.11.21 Young, Sunderland.

G.4, submarine, G-class, ordered 7.14, I.A6. Launched 23.10.15 Chatham DY. 11th Flotilla, Blyth 1916-18. Sold 27.6.28 Cashmore.

G.5, submarine, G-class, ordered 7.14, I.A7. Launched 23.11.15 Chatham DY. 11th Flotilla, Blyth 1916-18. Sold 25.10.22 Cashmore.

G.6, submarine, G-class, ordered 7.14, I.A8. Launched 7.12.15 Armstrong. 11th Flotilla, Blyth 1916-18. Sold 4.11.21 Young, Sunderland.

G.7, submarine, G-class, ordered 7.14, I.A9. Launched 4.3.16 Armstrong. 10th Flotilla, Tees. Sunk 1.11.18 by unknown cause, North Sea.

G.8, submarine, G-class, ordered 11.14, I.OC. Launched 1.5.16 Vickers. 10th Flotilla, Tees. Sunk 14.1.18 by unknown cause, North Sea.

G.9, submarine, G-class, ordered 11.14, I.1C. Launched 15.6.16 Vickers. 10th Flotilla, Tees. Sunk 16.9.17 in error by PETARD off Norway.

G.10, submarine, G-class, ordered 11.14, I.2C. Launched 11.1.16 Vickers. 10th Flotilla, Tees. Sold 20.1.23 J. Smith.

G.11, submarine, G-class, ordered 11.14, I.3C. Launched 22.2.16 Vickers. 10th Flotilla, Tees. Wrecked 22.11.18 off Harwich.

G.12, submarine, G-class, ordered 11.14, I.4C. Launched 24.3.16 Vickers. 10th Flotilla, Tees. Sold 14.2.20 J. G. Potts.

G.13, submarine, G-class, ordered 11.14, I.5C. Launched 18.7.16 Vickers. 10th Flotilla, Tees. Sold 20.1.23 J. Smith.

G.14, submarine, G-class, ordered 11.14, I.6C. Launched 17.5.17 Scotts. 10th Flotilla, Tees. Sold 11.3.21 Stanlee.

G.15, submarine, G-class, building White. Cancelled 20.4.15.

 


G.4 and G.10, submarines (Navy Photos)

 


 

G. & E., decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.649) conversion. Built 1905, 61grt. 1-3pdr. In service 8.8.15-9.15, re-acquired 22.1.16, armed with 1-13pdr, motor smack by 8.17, other names BIRD, EXTIRPATOR, FOAM CREST, I'LL TRY, LEDGER No. 929 (hook & line fishing vessel), NELSON, S.3. Sunk 15.8.17 by submarine gunfire off East Anglia.

G. A. W., hired drifter, Adty No 3290. Built 1916, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.627. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.16-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served as GEORGE ALBERT in WW2.

G. C. D., (ex-THIRTEEN), hired drifter, Adty No 2144. Built 1901, 77grt, Buckie-reg BCK.189. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel.

G. E. S., hired drifter. Built 1909, 60grt, North Shields-reg SN.201. In service 9.18-1920.

G. L. M., decoy or Q-ship - see GEORGE L. MUIR (ex-GEORGE L. MUNRO, ex-CHOLMONDELEY), motor ketch conversion.

G. M. hired trawler, Adty No 308. Built 1910, 225grt, Milford Haven-reg M.47. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

G. M. B., hired drifter. Built 1909, 93grt, Inverness-reg INS.50. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service.

G. M. H., hired drifter, Adty No 1093. Built 1911, 88grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.987. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

G. M. V., hired drifter, Adty No 1109. Built 1907, 94grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1062. In service 2.15-3.15 as net vessel. Mined 13.3.15 off Larne.

G. R. GRAY, hired screw tug. Built 1917, 268grt. In service from 29.11.17. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign. Stranded 27.10.18 at Farn Island.

G. S. L., hired drifter, Adty No 2158. Built 1912, 85grt, Buckie-reg BCK.110. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

G. S. P., hired drifter, Adty No 2989. Built 1916, 100grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.487. In service 12.16-2.17 as net vessel. Sunk 2.2.17 in collision off Owers LV.

GABIR, hired trawler, Adty No 1486. Built 1909, 219grt, Grimsby-reg GY.497. In service 5.15-5.18 as minesweeper. Mined 24.5.18 off Lowestoft.

GABRIEL (ex-ABDIEL, renamed before launch), destroyer leader, improved Marksman-class, four funnels, ordered 11.14, G.21 (9.15), F.00 (1.17), F.91 (9.18). Launched 23.12.15 Cammell Laird. c1666-1687 tons, 325(oa), 315(pp)x31x12ft. Turbine 36000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 4-21in tt. Leader, Grand Fleet Flotillas 1916-18. Minelayer 8.18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Lelant.

GABRIELLE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 5. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

GABY, fishing trawler. Built 1909, 210grt, Ostend-reg O.182. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

GADDESDON, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 1638, T.43 (9.18), T.78 (11.19). Launched 30.11.17 Eltringham. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 4.11.22 Col. J. Lithgow.

GADFLY, coastal destroyer (1906) – see TB.6, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class.

GADFLY, river gunboat, Fly-class, ordered 2.15. Built in sections by Yarrow, sent out to Mesopotamia 8.15, re-erected after 11.15 on River Tigris. 98 tons, 126(oa), 102(pp)x20x2ft. TE 175ihp, 9.5kts, tunnel screw. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr or 2pdr. Mesopotamian campaign. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1915/17. To Air Ministry at Basra 1922.

GADITANO (ex-BARRISTER), Admiralty blockship. Built 1893, 4750grt, 400ft. Purchased 1914-15 for Dover, not used as blockship. Became oil hulk at Sheerness. Later sold.

GADRA, hired trawler, Adty No 1467. Built 1909, 219grt, Grimsby-reg GY.485. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

GADWALL, paddle minesweeper, Sea Bird or Fulmar-class, ordered 1918, building Ailsa SB, cancelled 10.12.18.

GAEL, hired yacht. Built 1904, 101grt/115TM. In service 1.10.17-5.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served in WW2.

GAELIC, decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 11 (ex-GAELIC), barkentine conversion.

GAELIC, hired trawler. Built 1890, 159grt, Grimsby-reg GY.245. In service 1.15-2.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, later requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

GAFSA, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1902, 3,974grt - lost 28.3.17, Atlantic off S Ireland (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

GAILLARDIA, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Aubretia-type, ordered 12.16, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.34 (1.18). Launched 19.5.17 Blyth SB. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2500ihp, 17.5kts. Armament: 2-4in, 1-3pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean. Mined 22.3.18 in Northern Barrage, North Sea.

GAINSBOROUGH (ex-GORLESTON), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3430, T.76 (9.18), T.67 (11.19). Launched 12.2.18 Eltringham. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 6.28 Alloa, Charlestown.

GAINSBOROUGH, lighter/barge. Built 1896, 70grt, steam puffer. Served as BDV collier, 1.17-1919.

GALA, destroyer, River-class, later designated E-class. Launched 7.1.05 Yarrow. Lost in collision 27.4.08.

GALATEA, light cruiser, later minelayer, Arethusa-class, ordered 9.12, 0C (1914), 66 (1.18), 33 (4.18). Launched 14.5.14 Beardmore. 3,500 tons, 436(oa), 410(pp)x39x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 2-6in, 6-4in (altered to 3-6in, 4-4in, 2-3in AA), 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. 2nd DF Leader, Harwich for short time, then 1st LCS Grand Fleet 1915-18, fitted for minelaying 11.17, 74 mines (3 operations, laid 220). Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 25.10.21 Multilocular S. Bkg. Co.

GALAXY, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4164. Delivered 29.4.19, Colby. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, same name.

GALE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4125. Delivered 6.6.19, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 5.19, delivered 6.19, renamed OCEAN LOVER. Served as OCEAN LOVER in WW2.

GALIANO, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1913, 393grt. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters. Wrecked 30.10.18 near Vancouver Island.

GALILEAN, hired drifter, Adty No 563. Built 1911, 72grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.68. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

GALLIA, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1904, 1305grt. Armed with 1-4.7in. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

GALLINULE, hired trawler, Adty No 908. Built 1907, 238grt, Liverpool-reg LL.116. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

GALTEE MORE, fleet sweeping sloop, 24-class, "double-ended" decoy appearance with straight stem and stern, and symmetrical superstructure, class ordered between 12.16 and 4.17, building by Osbourne Graham, transferred to Swan Hunter 7.6.18. Cancelled 3.12.18.

GAMBRI, hired trawler, Adty No 1263. Built 1916, 274grt, Grimsby-reg GY.992. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.17-1.18 as minesweeper. Mined 18.1.18 off the Royal Sovereign LV.

GAMECOCK, hired trawler, Adty No 419. Built 1905, 171grt, Hull-reg H.810. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

GAMECOCK (ex-ADVENTURESS), hired screw tug. Built 1886, 50grt. In service 2.15-3.18, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

GAMRIE BAY, hired drifter. Built 1914, 87grt, Banff-reg BF.115. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

GANDY, decoy or Q-ship – see ACTON (ex-HARELDA), cargo ship conversion.

GANGES II, harbour service, training ship, Harwich; base ship 1914 (ex-MINOTAUR, ex-broadside ironclad, Minotaur-class), built 1863, 10690 tons. Sold 30.1.22.

GANNET (RAN) (ex-PENGUIN), patrol vessel, ex-civilian. 208grt. Armed with 1-12pdr. In service 7.18-1919 in Australian waters.

GANTON, hired trawler, Adty No 1524. Built 1914, 330grt, Hull-reg H.110. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

GARDENIA, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.11 (1.18). Launched 27.12.17 Barclay Curle. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship. Sold 15.1.23 Richardson Westgarth.

GARDENIA, hired trawler, Adty No 723. Built 1891, 146grt, Grimsby-reg GY.402. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-11.18 as minesweeper.

GARDNER, hired motor drifter, Adty No 2143. Built 1909, 54grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.61, WY.141. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel.

GARFIELD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1907, 3,838grt - lost 15.1.17, Eastern Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

GARGANO (ex-lRENE), Admiralty blockship. Built 1884, 700grt, 180ft. Purchased for Malta.

GARLAND (was to be named KENWULF 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class "special boat", H.32 (1914), H.36 (1.18). Launched 23.4.13 Cammell Laird. c898-1000 tons, c265(oa), 257(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 22500shp, 30kts. Armament: 3-4in, 2-21in tt. All class formed 4th DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then 4th and 6th DF Portsmouth, Devonport or Dover. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 6.9.21 Petersen & Albeck, Denmark.

GARMO, hired trawler, Adty No 810. Built 1900, 203grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1165. In service 11.14-12.14 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Mined 20.12.14 off Scarborough.

GARMSIR (also CARMSIR), armed launch, ex-launch-tug. Built 1914, 40grt. Armed with 1-3pdr. In service 5.11.14-12.11.14, One of five vessels (GARMSIR, LEWIS PELLY, MASHONA, MINER, SIRDAR-I-NAPHTI) commissioned in Persian Gulf area by 4 officers and 41 men of battleship OCEAN.

GARNET, hired trawler, Adty No 3001. Built 1916, 251grt, Hull-reg H.495. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as LOUISE ET MARIE in WW2.

GAROLA, hired trawler, Adty No 457. Built 1912, 249grt, Grimsby-reg GY.679. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-12.18 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

GARRIGILL, hired drifter, Adty No 1924. Built 1914, 99grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.395. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.15-1920 as net vessel.

GARRY, destroyer, River-class, four funnels open paired, designated E-class, N.10 (1914), D.21 (9.15), D.41 (1.18), H.73 (9.18). Launched 21.3.05 Yarrow. 590 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 22.10.19 J. H. Lee.

GARTH, hired screw tug. Built 1884, 45grt. In service 10.16-4.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

GARTH, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 491, T.C6 (6.18). Launched 9.5.17 Dunlop Bremner. 750 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 1800ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr (or 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr). Most of class formed 2nd & 3rd Minesweeping Flotillas, Granton. Sold 21.2.23 Alloa, Charlestown.

GARTH CASTLE, naval hospital ship, YA.2 (assigned c 11.14). Built 1910, Barclay Curle. 7715grt, 452x54ft. Hired, in service 4.11.14-1915, flew red ensign.

GARTLAND, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1892, 2,613grt - lost 3.1.18, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

GARTMORE (ex-CASTILLA), Admiralty blockship. Built 1879, 1774grt, 270ft. Owned by Gart SS CO, Glasgow-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Scapa Flow. Scuttling location not known, possibly not Scapa Flow (Lr/D).

GARTSHORE (ex-IBERIA), Admiralty blockship. Built 1880, 1564grt, 255ft. Owned by Gart SS Co, South Shields-reg.  Purchased 1914-15 for Portland. Scuttled 1915, Scapa Flow (D - for use at Portland) - No.3 Barrier, East Weddel Sound, between Burray & Glims Holm islands (wi - in 58.52.17N, 02.54.47W) (Lr/D/wi).

GARU, hired trawler, Adty No 1601. Built 1911, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.644. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

GARVIN (ex-GEORGE), lighter/barge. Built 1891, 155grt. Served 28.6.18-21.10.19.

GASCON, naval hospital ship. Built 1897, Harland & Wolff. 6298grt, 430x52ft. Hired, in service 21.9.14-10.10.14, flew red ensign.

GASCONIA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1915, 3,801grt - lost 16.11.17, Western Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

GATWICK, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 891, T.10 (9.18). Launched 18.4.16 Dundee SB. 810 tons, 245(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 3.22 Ward, Inverkeithing.

GAUL, hired trawler, Adty No 733. Built 1905, 270grt, Hull-reg H.761. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 2.15-1920 as minesweeper.

GAUNT (ex-GAUNTLET), hired paddle tug. Built 1869, 87grt. In service 21.5.17-1.9.19. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

GAUNTLET (ex-GOOLE No. 8), hired screw tug. Built 1891, 149grt. In service 15.3.18-28.9.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

GAVENEYBRAE, hired drifter, Adty No 1808. Built 1910, 54grt, Banff-reg BF.144. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

GAVENWOOD, hired drifter, Adty No 2104. Built 1914, 88grt, Banff-reg BF.92. In service 1.15-2.16 as net vessel. Mined 20.2.16 off Brindisi.

GAVINA, hired trawler, Adty No 1995. Built 1915, 289grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.236. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. In service 4.16-1919 as minesweeper.

GAVOTTE, tunnel minesweeper, Dance-class, ordered as "tunnel tugs" (screw in tunnel) by War Department for Mesopotamia, transferred 12.17, 1643 (pendant. no). Launched 1.3.18 Goole SB. 265 tons, 130(pp)x26x4ft. Compound 450ihp, 9.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. Based at Dunkirk 1918, clearing mines off Flanders coast. Returned 1920 to War Dept.

GAYUNDAH (RAN), harbour service, training ship (ex-steel gunvessel), built 1884, 360 tons. Sold 1921.

GAZELLE, small berthing tug. 57 tons. Purchased 4.6.03, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 1924.

GAZELLE, screw minesweeper, mercantile conversion, M.40 (1914), T.14 (9.15), T.35 (1.18). Built 1889, 613grt. Armament: 2-12pdr. Minelayer with 50 mines, 5.15-11.15. In service 27.10.14-10.4.20. Mediterranean from 1915. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16.

GELLYBURN, hired drifter, Adty No 2483. Built 1908, 86grt, Banff-reg BF.1136. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

GELSINA, hired trawler, Adty No 3258. Built 1915, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.869. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 2.16-6.17 as minesweeper. Mined 25.6.17 off Girdle Ness.

GENA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1893, 2,784grt - lost 1.5.17, North Sea (H/L/Lr/wi)

GENERAL, decoy or Q-ship - see ROSSKEEN, hired trawler.

GENERAL, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 191grt, Aberdeen-reg A.173. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

GENERAL ABERCROMBIE (1915) – see ABERCROMBIE, monitor, Abercrombie-class.

GENERAL BOTHA, hired trawler, Adty No 3316. Built 1916, 245grt, Aberdeen-reg A.709. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.16-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ISLAND PRINCE 3.19. Served in WW2.

GENERAL BRACKENBURY, minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. 127grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

GENERAL CRAUFURD, monitor, Lord Clive-class, M.05 (4.15), M.03 (1.18). Name changes: CRAUFURD, ex-M.7, until 6.15. Launched 8.7.15 Harland & Wolff. 5900 tons, 336(oa), 320(pp)x87x10ft. TE c2300ihp, 6.5kts. Armament: 2-12in from disarmed battleships, 2-12pdr, 1-3pdr AA (1 to 4-6in added 1916-17). Armour: 6in deck, 10.5in guns. Based at Dover for most of war. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915/18, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, New Holland.

GENERAL ELLES, patrol boat and minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. 154grt. In service c1917-1919 off Colombo (Sri Lanka).

GENERAL GORDON, hired trawler, Adty No 3331. Built 1905, 267grt, Hull-reg H.844. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1920 as minesweeper.

GENERAL GRANT (1914)– see HAVELOCK, monitor, Abercrombie-class.

GENERAL JOFFRE, hired trawler, Adty No 1455. Built 1914, 194grt, North Shields-reg SN.123. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1910 as minesweeper.

GENERAL WHITE, hired drifter, Adty No 1421. Built 1900, 72grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.151. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

GENERAL WOLFE, monitor, Lord Clive-class, M.14 (4.15), M.04 (1.18). Name changes: SIR JAMES WOLFE, ex-WOLFE, ex-M.9, until 6.15. Launched 9.9.15 Palmer, Hebburn. 5900 tons, 336(oa), 320(pp)x87x10ft. TE c2300ihp, 6.5kts. Armament: 2-12in from disarmed battleships, 2-12pdr, 1-3pdr AA (1 to 4-6in added 1916-17; 1-18in added 1918). Armour: 6in deck, 10.5in guns. Based at Dover for most of war. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916/18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Hayle.

GENESTA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 15 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

GENISTA, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.63 (1.16). Launched 26.2.16 Napier & Miller. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Sunk 23.10.16 by U.57 in Atlantic.

GENTIAN, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.49 (1.16), T.36 (1.18). Launched 23.12.15 Greenock & Grangemouth. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean, GENTIAN later to Baltic. Mined 16.7.19 in Gulf of Finland.

GEORGE, lighter/barge. Dumb barge, owned by H. & G. Ham. Served as BDV, 14.10.18-24.7.19.

GEORGE V, hired drifter, Adty No 1088. Built 1910, 67grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.701. In service 4.15-6.17 as net vessel. Sunk 3.6.17 after EC mine explosion near Dover.

GEORGE V, hired rescue tug, W.38 (1.18). Built 1915, 224grt. In HM Dockyard service 1.5.15-24.11.15, then rescue tug 1917-1919.

GEORGE A. WEST, hired drifter, Adty No 2489. Built 1913, 86grt, Banff-reg BF.544. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

GEORGE ADGELL, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4402. Launched 18.6.19, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920, same name. Served in WW2.

GEORGE AIKEN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4291. Launched 19.12.18, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Renamed CECIL COOMBES 11.19. Sold 1919 renamed HIGHBRIDGE.

GEORGE ANDREW, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3556. Launched 23.7.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921 renamed LORD ASTOR. Served as CRANEFLY in WW2.

GEORGE AUNGER, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3611. Launched 20.9.17, Cook, W & G. Units ranged from 236-276grt, 117-125x22-23ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922, same name.

GEORGE BLIGH, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3542. Launched 24.3.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, same name. Served in WW2.

GEORGE BORTHWICK, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3821. Launched 21.6.17, Hall Russell, first class delivery, delivered 3.8.17. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper, hydrophone vessel. Sold 1921 renamed ANNABELLE. Served in WW2.

GEORGE BROWN, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3548. Launched 10.5.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed WILLIAM DOGHERTY 12.19. Sold 1922 renamed ROSEDALE WYKE.

GEORGE BURTON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3633. Launched 8.12.17, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Lent to USN 5.19-8.19. Sold 1922, renamed BERVIE BRAES. Served in WW2.

GEORGE CASTLE, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4482. Delivered 25.8.19, Williamson. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, renamed LORD TENNYSON 1928. Served as RIVER ANNAN in WW2.

GEORGE CLARK, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3714. Launched 2.10.17, J P Rennoldson. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Loaned to USN 1919. Sold 1923 renamed TRANIO. Served as LADY STANLEY in WW2.

GEORGE CLINES, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4469. Delivered 13.6.19, Hawthorns. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed SKIRBECK. Served as French AD.119 ROCHE FRANCOISE in WW2.

GEORGE COCHRAN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3721. Launched 28.6.18, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Loaned to USN 1919. Sold 1920, same name.

GEORGE CORTEN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3697. Delivered 6.2.19, Cox. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless,Sold 1921 renamed ZENCON, renamed ZIRCON 1921. Served as NORTHCOATES in WW2.

GEORGE COULSTON, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3660. Launched 27.4.18, Hall. Units ranged from 194-237grt, 115-122x22ft. Approx. 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922, renamed DOONIE BRAES. Served in WW2.

GEORGE COUSINS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4461. Launched 13.6.19, Ailsa, Ayr. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, same name. Served in WW2.

GEORGE D. IRVIN, hired trawler, Adty No 116. Built 1911, 194grt, Aberdeen-reg A.387. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

GEORGE DARBY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3681. Delivered 21.10.18, Bow McLachlan. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1923 renamed BULBY.

GEORGE DINSDALE, hired rescue tug, W.37 (1.18). Built 1913, 105grt. In service 21.10.14-10.12.19, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

GEORGE FENWICK, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3568. Delivered 10.1.18, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1923 renamed CAPE OTWAY. Served as Greek STRYMON in WW2

GEORGE FRENCH, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3747. Delivered 10.6.18, Murdoch & Murray. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1921 renamed ARLETTE. Served in WW2.

GEORGE GREAVES, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3790. Delivered 12.5.19, George Brown. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed RAGLAN CASTLE. Served as RAGLAN CASTLE in WW2.

GEORGE GREENFIELD, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3787. Delivered 15.10.18, George Brown. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as escort. Sold 1921. RIO MESA 1922.

GEORGE H. HASTIE, hired trawler, Adty No 2952. Built 1916, 229grt, North Shields-reg SN.274. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.16-1919 as minesweeper.

GEORGE HARRIS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3854. Delivered 12.12.18, Hepple. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 11.5.20, renamed KARACHI 1921. Served as LAXMII (RIN) in WW2.

GEORGE HAY, hired drifter, Adty No 2362. Built 1912, 83grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.511. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

GEORGE HODGES, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3820. Delivered 20.6.18, Hawthorns. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1919 renamed HOOD.

GEORGE IRELAND, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3846. Delivered 25.10.19, Rennie Forrestt. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed TEVIOT 9.20. Sold 1923 renamed FIRSBY.

GEORGE L. MUIR (ex-GEORGE L. MUNRO, ex-CHOLMONDELEY), decoy or Q-ship, motor ketch conversion. Built 1883, 65grt. In service 7.17-11.11.18, armament not listed, other names G. L. M., GEORGE L. MUNRO, PADRE.

GEORGE L. MUNRO, decoy or Q-ship - see GEORGE L. MUIR (ex-GEORGE L. MUNRO, ex-CHOLMONDELEY), motor ketch conversion.

GEORGE LANE, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4230. Delivered 19.6.19, Scott, Bowling. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed RIVER KELVIN.

GEORGE MARTIN, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4257 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

GEORGE MILBURN, hired trawler, Adty No 3301. Built 1916, 235grt, Aberdeen-reg A.634. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.16-7.17 as minesweeper. Mined 12.7.17 off Dunmore.

GEORGE ROBINSON (ex-AMEDEE VISART), hired screw tug. Built 1896, 95grt. In service 15.12.14-29.10.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

GEORGE SCOTT, hired trawler, Adty No 3262. Built 1916, 209grt, North Shields-reg SN.270. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.16-1919 as minesweeper.

GEORGE STROUD (ex-LOCH EARN), hired trawler, Adty No 359. Built 1906, 202grt, Aberdeen-reg A.64. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

GEORGE WALKER, hired drifter, Adty No 2416. Built 1911, 65grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.415. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

GEORGE WESTPHALL, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3575. Delivered 7.3.18, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921 renamed ESTELLE YVONNE. Lost 1923.

GERANIUM, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.56 (1.16), T.37 (1.18). Launched 8.11.15 Greenock & Grangemouth. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. To RAN 1919. Dismantled 6.32, sunk 24.4.35 as target off Sydney.

GERTIE, store carrier, Y8.40. Built 1902, 341grt. in service as store carrier 3.12.14-2.2.15, collier (Y3.494) from 3.2.15.

GERTRUDE CAPPLEMAN, hired trawler. Built 1915, 195grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.74. In service 6.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

GHURKA, destroyer, Tribal class, 1st group, 3-funnelled, designated F-class, H.52 (1914), D.04 (9.15). Launched 29.4.07 Hawthorn Leslie. c865-885 tons, c260(pp)x25x8ft. Turbine c14250shp, 34kts. Armament: 5-12pdr, 2-18in tt. 6th DF, Dover until loss. Mined 8.2.17 off Dungeness. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/16.

GIBRALTAR, cruiser, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Edgar-class, A7 (1914), N.19 (9.15), N.49 (1.18). Launched 27.4.92 Napier. 7,700 tons, 387(oa), 360(pp)x60x24ft. TE 12000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 12-6in, 12-6pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 5in deck, 6in guns. 10th CS, North Atlantic until late 1914, depot ship in Scapa Flow/Rosyth area from 6.15. Log Book Availability. Sold 9.23 Cashmore.

GIBRALTAR (ex-SCHNEEFELS), described as water carrier, but listed under water tank vessels. Built 1913, 5832grt, Germanprize. In service 1.6.15-8.16, served in the Mediterranean, flew red-ensign. Renamed POLESCAR.

GILDEROY, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 153grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1120. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

GILIA, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament. Launched 15.3.18 Barclay Curle. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship. Sold 15.1.23 Unity S Bkg Co.

GILLYGATE, hired trawler, Adty No 968. Built 1905, 207grt, London-reg LO.231. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 2.15-1919.

GIOVANNI GUINTI, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3792. Launched 31.5.18, Ailsa, Ayr. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-4 in. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as escort. Renamed IDAHO 1.19. Sold 1920 renamed CYMIREA.

GIPSY, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.23 (1914), D.58 (9.15), D.43 (1.18). Launched 9.3.97 Fairfield. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/17. Sold 17.3.21 C. A. Board, Teignmouth (hull still at Dartmouth as a jetty (1972)).

GIRDLER, decoy or Q-ship - see AUK, hired trawler.

GIRDLER, decoy or Q-ship – see also ARVONIAN, collier conversion.

GIRL ANNIE, hired drifter, Adty No 1082. Built 1910, 67grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.700. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

GIRL EILEEN, hired drifter, Adty No 795. Built 1910, 82grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.579. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

GIRL ENA, hired drifter, Adty No 1832. Built 1907, 89grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.3. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

GIRL ETHEL, hired drifter, Adty No 216. Built 1914, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.283. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

GIRL EVA, hired drifter, Adty No 1559, 2201. Built 1913, 76grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.346. In service 7.15-10.16 as net vessel. Mined 2.10.16 off Elbow Light Buoy.

GIRL EVELYN, hired drifter. Built 1911, 85grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.519. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

GIRL GLADYS, hired drifter, Adty No 3075. Built 1917, 110grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1174. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.17-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

GIRL GRACIE, hired drifter, Adty No 1869. Built 1913, 95grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.276. In service 9.15-5.17 as net vessel. Sunk 15.5.17 by Austrian cruisers off Fano Island, Adriatic Sea.

GIRL HILDA, hired drifter, Adty No 1833. Built 1907, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1040. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel.

GIRL KATHLEEN, hired drifter, Adty No 2974. Built 1913, 95grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.295. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.16-1919 as net vessel. Served as UNITED BOYS in WW2.

GIRL LILY (ex-OCEAN REWARD), hired drifter. Built 1911, 85grt, Buckie-reg BCK.115. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service.

GIRL MARGARET, hired drifter, Adty No 1567. Built 1914, 99grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.420. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

GIRL MARJORIE, hired drifter, Adty No 1081. Built 1912, 92grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.866. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

GIRL MAY, hired drifter, Adty No 2906. Built 1907, 81grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.473. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

GIRL NANCY, hired drifter, Adty No 1126. Built 1910, 67grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.167. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 2.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

GIRL NORAH, hired drifter, Adty No 1856. Built 1911, 75grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1137. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

GIRL RHODA, hired drifter, Adty No 2563. Built 1908, 86grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.367. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

GIRL ROSE, hired drifter, Adty No 2714. Built 1911, 86grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.786. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 10.15-5.17 as net vessel. Sunk 15.5.17 by Austrian cruisers off Fano Island, Adriatic Sea.

GIRL WINIFRED, hired drifter, Adty No 1022. Built 1912, 90grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.997. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

GISELLA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1904, 2,502grt - lost 18.11.17, St George's Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

GIVENCHY, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Armentieres-group, ordered 1.17. Launched 1918, Canadian Vickers. Steel-hull, 357grt, 130(pp)x25x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Built for Atlantic coast patrol, commissioned in RCN 22.6.18. Sold 22.9.52 and BU in USA.

GLACIER, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3898, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 15.12.18, Forbes. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 18.12.19, renamed GIRL JOEY 1921. Served as SILVER SKY in WW2.

GLADIATOR, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Arrogant-class. Lost in collision 25.4.08.

GLADIATOR, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1864, 70grt. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

GLADIOLUS, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.50 (1.16), T.38 (1.18). Launched 25.10.15 Connell. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Sold 10.3.20 Portugal, renamed REPUBLICA.

GLADSTONE, hired screw tug. Built 1916, 214grt. In service 31.8.16-19.2.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

GLADYS, hired drifter. Built 1906, 75grt, Inverness-reg INS.368. In service 8.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

GLADYS & ROSE, hired drifter, Adty No 3156. Built 1908, 72grt, Buckie-reg BCK.192. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

GLADYS MAY, hired drifter, Adty No 1060. Built 1907, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1083. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

GLAMIS CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 482. Built 1902, 203grt, Glasgow-reg GW.12. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

GLARE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3902, building Forbes. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. May have been completed for commercial service.

GLASGOW, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Bristol-class. Launched 30.9.09 Fairfield. 4,800 tons, 453(oa), 430(pp)x47x15ft. Turbine 22000shp, 25kts. Armament: 2-6in, 10-4in, 1-3in AA, 2-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck. South America 1914-18, Mediterranean 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Falkland Islands 8 Dec 1914. Log Book Availability. Sold 29.4.27 Ward, Morecambe.

GLATIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 821. Built 1913, 220grt, Grimsby-reg GY.866. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

GLATTON, monitor, Gorgon-class, ex-Norwegian coast defence ship BJOERGVIN, N.03 (9.15), N.50 (1.18). Launched 8.8.14 Armstrong, construction suspended 8.14, taken over 9.1.15, purchased 31.1.15, completed 7.18. 5700 tons, 310(oa), 290(pp)x55(73 over bulges)x16ft. TE 4000ihp, 13kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 4-6in, 2-3in AA. Armour: 7in sides, 2in deck, 8in guns. Operated off Belgian coast 1918. Sunk 16.9.18 by internal explosion at Dover.

GLEAM, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3896, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 10.5.19, Forbes. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Sold 1921, renamed DOUGALS 1922. Served as REIDS in WW2.

GLEAM OF HOPE, hired drifter, Adty No 2282. Built 1911, 72grt, Banff-reg BF.370. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

GLEANER (ex-GENERAL STOTHARD), tender to depot ship or training establishment, described as special servicevessel. Built 1901, 160 tons. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. Sold 2.11.21 M. S. Hilton.

GLEANER, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.173. Built 1903, 58grt, Banff-reg BF.1087. In service 1.15-1916.

GLEANER OF THE SEA, hired drifter, Adty No 1009. Built 1912, 91grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1170. In service 1.15-10.16 as net vessel. Sunk 27.10.16 by German destroyers in the Dover Straits.

GLEN (ex-SIDNEY), decoy or Q-ship, auxiliary schooner conversion. Built 1897, 112grt. In service 27.2.17-18.12.18, armed with 1-12 pdr, 1-3pdr, other names ATHOS, SIDNEY.

GLEN AFRIC, decoy or Q-ship - see AUK, hired trawler.

GLEN AVON, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 185. Built 1912, 509grt. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.11.14-5.7.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915. Served in WW2.

GLEN CLOVA, fishing trawler. Built 1894, 161grt, Glasgow-reg GW.13. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

GLEN CORRAN, hired drifter, Adty No 781. Built 1908, 86grt, Inverness-reg INS.580. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1920 as minesweeper.

GLEN CROSS (ex-GLEN ROSA), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 843. Built 1893, 306grt. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.6.17-12.9.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

GLEN HEATHER, hired drifter, Adty No 1866. Built 1913, 95grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.62. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

GLEN ROSA, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 839. Built 1877, 323grt. Armament: 1 gun. In service 11.5.17-20.5.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

GLEN USK, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 189. Built 1914, 524grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 28.1.15-5.9.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Served in WW2.

GLENAFTON, hired drifter, Adty No 1397. Built 1906, 72grt, Banff-reg BF.416. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

GLENALBYN, hired drifter. Built 1909, 82grt, Buckie-reg BCK.53. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.17-1919 as examination vessel. Served in WW2.

GLENBERVIE, hired trawler, Adty No 438. Built 1915, 224grt, Glasgow-reg GW.14. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as CONQUISTADOR in WW2.

GLENBOYNE, hired trawler, Adty No 289. Built 1915, 224grt, Glasgow-reg GW.10. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1.19 as minesweeper. Mined 4.1.19 off N. Foreland.

GLENBY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1900, 2,196grt - lost 17.8.15, St George's Channel/Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

GLENDALE, decoy or Q-ship - see SPEEDWELL II, hired trawler.

GLENDEVON, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1842) conversion. Built 1907, 4169grt. In service 10.15-5.7.16, armament not listed.

GLENERNE, hired drifter. Built 1909, 79grt, Inverness-reg INS.27. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

GLENESK, hired trawler, Adty No 301. Built 1907, 226grt, Glasgow-reg GW.18. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

GLENFOYLE, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1235) conversion. Built 1913, 1680grt. In service 22.4.17, armament not listed, other names DONLEVON, STONECROP. Sunk 18.9.17 by submarine in Atlantic.

GLENGARRY, hired drifter, Adty No 2727. Built 1900, 64grt, Aberdeen-reg A.207. In service 12.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

GLENGOIL, Admiralty blockship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1882, 2963grt, 320ft. Purchased 1914-15 for Portland, not used as blockship. Became BDV gate vessel 1915-29.7.19. 1-6pdr AA.. Sold 1919 to Spain.

GLENGYNACK, hired drifter, Adty No 2461. Built 1907, 96grt, Inverness-reg INS.401. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

GLENISLA, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.876) conversion. Built 1878, 1263grt. In service 14.10.15-20.3.16, armament not listed. Sunk 25.11.17 on other service.

GLENMAY, decoy or Q-ship - see STARMOUNT (ex-GLENMAY), chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.511) conversion.

GLENMORE, Admiralty blockship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1882, 1656grt, 265ft. Purchased 1914-15 for Portland, not used as blockship. Became BDV gate vessel 1915. Sold 7.1.20.

GLENOGIL, hired trawler. Built 1902, 203grt, Glasgow-reg GW.8. In service 8.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

GLENOGIL, hired drifter, Adty No 103. Built 1894, 95grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.493. In service 8.14-1919 as patrol boat, hydrophone tender.

GLENPROSEN, hired trawler, Adty No 315. Built 1907, 224grt, Glasgow-reg GW.20. In service 8.14-11.16 as minesweeper. Mined 3.11.16 off Cross Sand LV.

GLENROY, hired trawler, Adty No 595. Built 1895, 137grt, Grimsby-reg GY.817. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

GLENTILT, hired drifter. Built 1900, 61grt, Granton-reg GN.45. In service 5.15-1919 as store carrier & transport. Renamed GLENEALY 6.18.

GLENTURRET, squadron supply ship. Built 1896, 4696grt. In service 14.8.14-26.8.14, flew red ensign, collier (Y3.340) from 1914.

GLENURQUHART, hired drifter, Adty No 2383. Built 1908, 76grt, Inverness-reg INS.553. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

GLINT, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3899, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 26.11.19, Forbes. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 20.12.19, renamed PROSPECTS AHEAD 1921. Served as PROSPECTS AHEAD in WW2.

GLITTER, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3979. Launched 8.10.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Served as minesweeper. Renamed RALEIGH 1930. Sold 1946, renamed OCEAN RALEIGH.

GLOAMING, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3897, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 17.6.19, Forbes. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Stranded 4.3.21 near the Lizard.

GLOCLIFFE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1915, 2,211grt - lost 19.8.17, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

GLORIA, hired trawler, Adty No 275. Built 1907, 187grt, Aberdeen-reg A.135. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed GLORIA Il 7.15. Served in WW2.

GLORIA, hired trawler, Adty No 2673. Built 1907, 264grt, Milford Haven-reg M.215. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919.

GLORIOUS, light battlecruiser, Glorious-class, 67 (1.18), 56 (4.18). Launched 20.4.16 Harland & Wolff. 18,600 tons, 786(oa), 735(pp)x81x24ft. Turbine 90000shp, 31kts. Armament: 4-15in, 18-4in, 2-3in AA, 2-(later 14) 21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 3in deck, 7in guns. 1st CS Grand Fleet from completion. Conversion to aircraft carrier completed by 3.30. Sunk 8.6.40 by German battlecruisers off Narvik.

GLORY (right, prewar, Maritime Quest), pre-dreadnought battleship, Canopus-class, P.08 (1914), P.92 (1.18). Launched 11.3.99 Laird. 12,950 tons, 421(oa), 390(pp)x74x26ft. TE 13500ihp, 18kts. Armament: 4-12in, 12-6in, 12-12pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2.5in deck, 9in guns. 7th or 9th BS, Channel Fleet at outbreak of war, then abroad, later service in North Russia. Depot ship 4.20, renamed CRESCENT. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 19.12.22 Granton S. Bkg. Co.

GLORY, decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.1027) conversion. Built 1906, 58grt. In service 2.8.15-9.15, armed with 1-3pdr.

GLORY, hired screw tug. Built 1903, 50grt. In service 10.16-6.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

GLORY IV, light cruiser, ex-Russian Askold. Launched 3.1900 Krupp, Kiel. 5,905 tons, 444(oa), 426(pp)x49x20ft. TE 19500ihp (5 funnels), 23kts. Armament: 12-6in, 12-12pdr, 8-3pdr, 6-18in tt. Armour: 3in deck. Seized and commissioned 3.8.18. White Sea operations. Returned to Russia 1919.

GLOSS, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4155. Delivered 8.8.19, Colby. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, same name, later renamed MURIELLE.

GLOUCESTER, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Bristol-class, 58 (1914), 68 (1.18). Launched 28.10.09 Beardmore. 4,800 tons, 453(oa), 430(pp)x47x15ft. Turbine 22000shp, 25kts. Armament: 2-6in, 10-4in, 1-3in AA, 2-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck. Mediterranean 1914, 2nd LCS Grand Fleet 1914-15, 3rd LCS 1915-16, Mediterranean 1916-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, MI.87 (on coming into service), MI.72 (1.18), MI.38 (4.18). Built 1910, 8124grt. Armament: 8-6in, 2-3pdr. In service 20.12.15-24.7.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

GLOW, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3980. Delivered 21.11.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Served as minesweeper. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 13.11.19, same name. Served in WW2.

GLOWWORM, coastal destroyer (1906) – see TB.7, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class.

GLOWWORM, river gunboat, Insect-class, ordered 2.15 as "China Gunboat" for service on Danube. Served elsewhere, P.94 (1.16), P.93 (1.18). Launched 5.2.16 Barclay Curle. 645 tons, 237(oa), 230(pp)x36x4ft. TE 2000ihp,14kts, twin screws in tunnels. Armament: 2-6in, 2-12pdr. North Sea 1916-18, then White Sea. Log Book Availability. Sold 9.28 at Malta.

GNAT, coastal destroyer (1906) – see TB.8, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class.

GNAT (ex-HERO), hired screw tug. Built 1888, 38grt. In service 8.14-5.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

GNAT, river gunboat, Insect-class, ordered 2.15 as "China Gunboat" for service on Danube. Served elsewhere, P.97 (1.16), P.94 (1.18). Launched 3.12.15 Lobnitz. 645 tons, 237(oa), 230(pp)x36x4ft. TE 2000ihp,14kts, twin screws in tunnels. Armament: 2-6in, 2-12pdr. Mesopotamia 1916-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1916/17. Log Book Availability. Torpedoed 21.10.41 in Mediterranean, laid up, BU 1945.

GOBERNADOR BORIES (ex-WORDSWORTH), Admiralty blockship. Built 1882, 2332grt, 285ft. Owned by Ballenera de Magallanes, Punta Arenas, Chile-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Scapa Flow. Scuttled 1915  – Burra Sound, between Hoy & Graemsay islands in about 40-60ft (wi - in 58.55.25N, 03.18.33W). Wreck lies in 50ft, and is described as one of the favourite dives of Scapa (Lr/D/wi/www).

GOBLIN (ex-MANA), decoy or Q-ship, motor schooner conversion. Built 1912, 91grt. In service 24.9.17-3.1.18, armament not listed, other name MANA.

GOBO, decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 11 (ex-GAELIC), barkentine conversion.

GODETIA, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Arabis-type, ordered 7.15, Acacia, Azalea and Arabis-types built on merchant ship lines, with similar warship-like appearance, T.57 (1.16), T.39 (1.18). Launched 8.1.16 Connell. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Handed over 26.2.37 to Ward, Milford Haven in part payment for MAJESTIC.

GOELAND II, hired trawler, Adty No 1194. Built 1915, 245grt, Liverpool-reg LL.2. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as NEW COMET in WW2.

GOISSA (ex-SAPPHIRE), hired yacht, Pendant No 086. Built 1893, 882grt/1023TM. Armament: 2-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service from 19.2.16. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Mined 15.11.18 in the Dardanelles.

GOLDAXE (ex-T.13), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian T.13-24 group, Axe-class, Adty No. 4331. Launched 1.6.16, Smiths Dock. 296grt/520 tons, 138(oa), 130(pp)x23x12ft. TE 490ihp, 10.5kts. Reported seized in White Sea 3.8.18, but possibly one of eight handed over by White Russians. Armament: 1-75mm Served as minesweeper. Renamed GARRY 9.20. Sold 1946 and BU.

GOLDEN CHANCE, hired drifter, Adty No 1096. Built 1914, 85grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.371. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

GOLDEN CROWN, hired screw tug. Built 1896, 184grt. Purchased, HM Dockyard service 1917-6.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign. Sold.

GOLDEN DAWN, hired drifter, Adty No 2369. Built 1913, 79grt, Aberdeen-reg A.559. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

GOLDEN EAGLE, paddle aircraft transport, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1909, 793grt. In commissioned service 6.9.18-3.12.18 and 17.11.19-3.6.20. Conversion to minelayer begun, not completed. Served in WW2.

GOLDEN EFFORT, hired drifter, Adty No 2912. Built 1914, 86grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.408. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1921 as net vessel, minesweeper. Purchased 1915, sold 1921. Served in WW2.

GOLDEN FEATHER, hired drifter, Adty No 2455. Built 1913, 88grt, Banff-reg BF.614. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

GOLDEN GAIN, hired drifter, Adty No 1000. Built 1911, 84grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1135. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

GOLDEN GIFT, hired drifter, Adty No 1059. Built 1910, 90grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.706. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

GOLDEN GLEAM, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 191grt, Grimsby-reg GY.871. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

GOLDEN GRAIN, hired drifter, Adty No 3084. Built 1918, 94grt, Buckie-reg BCK. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.18-1919 as patrol boat. Served as DARNAWAY in WW2.

GOLDEN HARP, hired drifter. Built 1907, 94grt, Inverness-reg INS.404. In service 1.16-1919 as hospital carrier. Served as ACQUIRE in WW2.

GOLDEN HARVEST, hired drifter, Adty No 1117. Built 1914, 87grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1011. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

GOLDEN NEWS, hired drifter, Adty No 1108. Built 1914, 95grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.373. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

GOLDEN RAY, hired drifter, Adty No 2571. Built 1914, 79grt, Banff-reg BF.54. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

GOLDEN RING, hired drifter, Adty No 1870. Built 1910, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.593. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

GOLDEN RULE, hired drifter, Adty No 1119. Built 1905, 65grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.500. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

GOLDEN SHEAF, hired drifter, Adty No 2749. Built 1916, 95grt, Buckie-reg BCK.223. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.16-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

GOLDEN SPRAY, hired drifter, Adty No 2095. Built 1909, 59grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.97. In service 2.16-1919 on misc. service.

GOLDEN SPUR, hired drifter, Adty No 1429. Built 1908, 57grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.234. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

GOLDEN STRAND, hired drifter, Adty No 2288. Built 1911, 69grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.107. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

GOLDEN SUNRAY (ex-MAGGIE LEASK), hired drifter. Built 1906, 94grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.188. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

GOLDEN SUNSET, hired drifter, Adty No 1914. Built 1913, 85grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1194. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.15-1.18 as net vessel. Sunk 4.1.18 in collision off Shambles LV.

GOLDEN WEST, hired drifter, Adty No 2361. Built 1914, 88grt, Banff-reg BF.63. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, on misc. service. Served in WW2.

GOLDFINCH, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.44 (1914). Launched 12.7.10 Fairfield. c720-760 tons, 246(oa), 240(pp)x25x8ft. Turbine 13500shp, 27kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 2nd DF, Grand Fleet 1914-15. Wrecked 19.2.15 in the Orkneys.

GOLDMOUTH, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1903, 7,446grt - lost 31.3.16, Atlantic off NW France (H/L/Lr/Mn/sl/te/un)

GOLDSEEKER, examination vessel, ex-Scottish Fishery Board cruiser. Built 1900, 205grt. Listed from 8.14, served mainly in Scottish waters.

GOLIATH, pre-dreadnought battleship, Canopus-class, N.54 (1914). Launched 23.3.98 Chatham DY. 12,950 tons, 421(oa), 390(pp)x74x26ft. TE 13500ihp, 18kts. Armament: 4-12in, 12-6in, 12-12pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2.5in deck, 9in guns. 7th or 9th BS, Channel Fleet at outbreak of war, then abroad. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Log Book Availability. Torpedoed 13.5.15 by Turkish TB MAUVENET off Cape Helles.

GOLIATH, minesweeper, civilian tug taken up in India. Built 1902, 310grt. In service c1917-1919 off Colombo (Sri Lanka).

GONZALO, hired trawler, Adty No 2578. Built 1906, 173grt, Hull-reg H.892. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

GOOD DESIGN II, hired drifter, Adty No 2103. Built 1910, 79grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.85. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

GOOD FRIEND, hired drifter, Adty No 2211. Built 1908, 88grt, Arbroath-reg AH.39. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

GOOD HOPE (laid down as AFRICA, renamed 2.10.99), cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Drake-class, P.16 (1914). Launched 21.2.01 Fairfield. 14,100 tons, 533(oa), 500(pp)x71x25ft. TE 30000ihp, 24kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 16-6in, 14-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 3in deck, 6in guns. 6th CS Grand Fleet 8.14, then 4th CS North America & West Indies. Sunk 1.11.14 at the Battle of Coronel.

GOOD HOPE, decoy or Q-ship (true identity not known), possible trawler conversion. In service 1.17-2.17.

GOOD HOPE, hired trawler, Adty No 355. Built 1903, 256grt, Hull-reg H.722. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1921 as minesweeper.

GOOD HOPE, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1685. Built 1903, 63grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.332. Armament: 1-2pdr. In service 3.17-1919. Renamed GOOD HOPE V 9.17.

GOOD HOPE II, hired drifter, Adty No 1461. Built 1902, 63grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.736. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel.

GOOD HOPE III, hired drifter, Adty No 2902. Built 1907, 85grt, Banff-reg BF.622. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

GOOD HOPE IV, hired drifter, Adty No 1309. Built 1905, 63grt, Banff-reg BF.516. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.15-8.18 as patrol boat.

GOOD LUCK, hired trawler, Adty No 1342. Built 1912, 294grt, Hull-reg H.497. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Served as TRANQUIL in WW2.

GOOD TIDINGS, hired drifter, Adty No 2034. Built 1907, 98grt, Peterhead-reg PD.182. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

GOODWIN, decoy or Q-ship, cargo ship conversion. Built 1917, 1928grt. In service 23.5.17-2.5.19, armed with 3-4in, other names BALLANTRAL, MODERLEY, UNDERWING. Served in WW2.

GOODWOOD, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 10.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 892, T.22 (9.18). Launched 15.6.16 Dundee SB. 810 tons, 245(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 7.22 Stanlee.

GOOLE (ex-BRIDLINGTON), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class. Launched 12.8.19 Ayrshire. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Completed 4.26 as RNVR drillship, renamed IRWELL 9.26. BU 11.62 Lacmots Ltd, Liverpool.

GOOLE No. 2, hired screw tug. Built 1899, 56grt. In service as BDV, 7.16-1.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

GOOLE No. 3, hired screw tug. Built 1899, 56grt. In service as BDV, 3.16-2.18, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

GOOLE No.5, hired screw tug. Built 1884, 69grt. In service 4.18-12.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

GOOLE No. 6, hired screw tug. Built 1885, 108grt. In service 9.12.17-26.3.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

GOOLE No. 7 (ex-SOUTHESK), hired screw tug. Built 1885, 184grt. In service 17.4.16-6.6.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

GOOLE No. 10, hired screw tug. Built 1896, 169grt. In service 4.12.14-21.1.20. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

GOOSANDER, hired trawler, Adty No 910. Built 1908, 238grt, Liverpool-reg LL.118. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

GOPHER, Canadian patrol vessel, also rescue tug, either Government or hired craft. Built 1910, 198grt. Armed with 1-3pdr from 10.15. Listed sometime after 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

GOPHER (ex-H.S.88), hired rescue tug, W.94 (9.18). Built 1910, 198grt. In service 1918-7.9.20.

GORGON, monitor, Gorgon-class, ex-Norwegian coast defence ship NIDAROS, P.59 (9.15), N.51 (1.18). Launched 9.6.14 Armstrong, construction suspended 8.14, taken over 9.1.15, purchased 31.1.15, completed 6.18. 5700 tons, 310(oa), 290(pp)x55(73 over bulges)x16ft. TE 4000ihp, 13kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 4-6in, 2-3in AA. Armour: 7in sides, 2in deck, 8in guns. Operated off Belgian coast 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1918. Sold 28.8.28 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

GORSE, hired drifter, Adty No 240. Built 1911, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.724. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

GORSEMORE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1899, 3,079grt - lost 22.9.18, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

GOSFORTH, store carrier, Y8.61. Built 1898, 1077grt. Ex-collier (Y3.158) (ex-ALTONA), in service as store carrier 19.11.15-2.2.17, in commissioned service as fleet messenger (Y4.66) 3.2.17-3.11.19.

GOSHAWK, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class, H.45 (1914), H.37 (1.18). Launched 18.10.11 Beardmore. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean by 1918 except three fitted as minelayers. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 4.11.21 Rees, Llanelly.

GOSHAWK, hired trawler, Adty No 430. Built 1900, 208grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1194. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed GOSHAWK Il 5.15.

GOSSAMER, minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat, Sharpshooter-class, D.68 (1914), N.68 (9.16), N.52 (1.18). Launched 9.1.90 Sheerness DY. 735 tons, 230(pp)x27x8ft. TE 3600ihp, 20kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 4-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Converted with sweeps 1909. Sold 20.3.20 Cornish Salvage Co, Ilfracombe.

GOTHLAND, Admiralty blockship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1871, 1485grt, 251ft. Owned by Liverpool & Hamburg SS, Liverpool-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Portland, Dorset, not used as blockship. Became BDV gate vessel, in service 28.10.15-25.2.20. Sold 1920 Claud Langdon Ltd. (Lr/D).

GOWAN, hired trawler, Adty No 477. Built 1905, 173grt, Glasgow-reg GW.9. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1920 as minesweeper.

GOWAN, hired drifter, Adty No 1807. Built 1906, 86grt, Banff-reg BF.347. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel. Renamed GOWAN II 6.15.

GOWAN, hired drifter, Adty No 2427. Built 1907, 84grt, Buckie-reg BCK.3. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed GOWAN III 6.15. Served in WW2.

GOWAN, hired drifter. Built 1907, 97grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.232. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

GOWAN, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1686. Built 1903, 56grt, Peterhead-reg PD.462. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.17-1919. Renamed GOWAN IV 9.17.

GOWAN, hired motor drifter. 45 net reg tons, Banff-reg BF.1830. In service from 3.17. Sunk 17.3.17 by U-boat off Newton, Northumberland while on passage to Lowestoft to fit out.

GOWAN BRAE, hired drifter, Adty No 3207. Built 1906, 82grt, Inverness-reg INS.181. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

GOWAN CRAIG, hired drifter, Adty No 2142. Built 1915, 82grt, Inverness-reg INS.97. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

GOWANBANK, hired drifter, Adty No 2141. Built 1910, 78grt, Banff-reg BF.193. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

GOWANLEA, hired drifter, Adty No 2102. Built 1914, 84grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.105. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

GOZO, hired trawler, Adty No 644. Built 1902, 172grt, Hull-reg H.545. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

GRABBITT, decoy or Q-ship - see DARGLE (ex-JAMES J. BIBBY), brigantine conversion.

GRACE LILIAN, hired drifter, Adty No 1115. Built 1903, 69grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.967. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

GRACE WETHERLY, hired trawler, Adty No 3337. Built 1917, 270grt, Aberdeen-reg A.744. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

GRACIE, hired drifter, Adty No 3212. Built 1907, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.973. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.15-2.17 as net vessel. Sunk 10.2.17 in collision off Tongue LV.

GRACKLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1218. Built 1915, 191grt, Hull-reg H.224. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

GRAFTON, cruiser, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Edgar-class, A8 (1914), N.23 (9.15), N.53 (1.18). Launched 30.1.92 Thames IW. 7,350 tons, 387(oa), 360(pp)x60x24ft. TE 12000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 10-6in, 12-6pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 5in deck, 6in guns. 10th CS, North Atlantic until late 1914, fitted with bulges, served Mediterranean 1915-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Log Book Availability. Sold 1.7.20 Castle, Plymouth.

GRAMPUS, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, H.07 (1916), H.38 (1.18), (no pendant. 4.18 to 6.18), H.A7 (6.18). Launched as NAUTILUS 30.3.10 (renamed 12.13) Thames IW. c916-975 tons, c270(pp)x27x8ft. Turbine 12500shp, 27.5kts. Armament: 1-4in, 3-12pdr (designed for 5-12pdr), 2-18in tt. All class in Mediterranean 1914, six in UK from late 1914, all in Med 1915-17, 2nd DF in UK 1917-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Sold 21.9.20 Ward, Rainham.

GRAN CANARIO, hired screw tug. Built 1907, 151grt. In service 23.3.17-13.4.20. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

GRAND DUKE, hired trawler, Adty No 2512. Built 1915, 327grt, Grimsby-reg GY.683. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as NIGHT RIDER in WW2.

GRANGE (ex-FLYING DUTCHMAN), hired paddle tug. Built 1880, 125grt. In service 31.1.15-24.3.19. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

GRANGEMOUTH, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.22 (on coming into service), MI.08 (1.18), (no pendant. assigned 6.18). Built 1908, 1560grt, 15kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr. In service 5.1.15-1.4.19. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea.

GRANITE CITY, hired paddle tug. Built 1883, 113grt. In service 1.4.18-20.11.19. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

GRANMER, decoy or Q-ship - see LAGGAN (ex-PLADDA), cargo ship conversion.

GRANSHA, fleet messenger, Y4.41. Built 1901, 1192grt. Ex-collier (Y3.258). In commissioned service 16.7.15-21.3.19, flew white ensign. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915.

GRANTALA (RAN), naval hospital ship, YA.8 (assigned c 11.14). Built 1903, Armstrong. 3655grt, 350x45kft. Hired, in service 24.12.14-1918 (RAN), flew red ensign. Renamed FIGUIG c1915

GRANTLEY, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.297) conversion. Built 1908, 1869grt. Released as unsuitable.

GRANTON, N. B. hired trawler, Adty No 290. Built 1912, 180grt, Granton-reg GN.78. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as PANORAMA in WW2.

GRANUWEAL, hired trawler, Adty No 474. Built 1909, 174grt, Aberdeen-reg A.265. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

GRAPPLER, paddle tug, Robust-class. Launched 4. 9.08 Chatham DY. 690 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27x11ft. 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Portsmouth, believe flew blue ensign. Arrived 20.5.57 Dover to BU.

GRASSHOPPER, coastal destroyer (1906) – see TB.9, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class.

GRASSHOPPER, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, H.17 (1.18), H.60 (6.18). Launched 22.10.09 Fairfield. c916-975 tons, c270(pp)x27x8ft. Turbine 12500shp, 27.5kts. Armament: 1-4in, 3-12pdr (designed for 5-12pdr), 2-18in tt. All class in Mediterranean 1914, six in UK from late 1914, all in Med 1915-17, 2nd DF in UK 1917-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 1.11.21 Fryer, Sunderland.

GRATEFUL, hired drifter, Adty No 2399. Built 1907, 107grt, Inverness-reg INS.322. In service 2.15-3.16 as net vessel. Wrecked 25.3.16 off Torr Head, salved. Served as CLOVERDALE in WW2.

GRATITUDE, hired drifter, Adty No 1420. Built 1902, 60grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.177. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

GRAVENY, decoy or Q-ship - see STARMOUNT (ex-GLENMAY), chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.511) conversion.

GRAYFLY, river gunboat, Fly-class, ordered 2.15. Built in sections by Yarrow, sent out to Mesopotamia 8.15, re-erected after 11.15 on River Tigris. 98 tons, 126(oa), 102(pp)x20x2ft. TE 175ihp, 9.5kts, tunnel screw. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr or 2pdr. Mesopotamian campaign. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1916/17. To War Dept 1923.

GRAYS, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Eltringham. Cancelled 17.12.18.

GREAT ADMIRAL, fishing trawler. Built 1908, 284grt, Grimsby-reg GY.733. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

GREAT EMPEROR, hired rescue tug. Built 1909, 171grt. In service 5.17-8.12.17.

GREAT HEART, hired drifter, Adty No 1395. Built 1911, 78grt, Inverness-reg INS.233. In service 6.15-9.15 as net vessel. Sunk 24.9.15 off Dover, probably by own mine.

GREATAXE (ex-T.6, ex-WOSTOCK, ex-ALCYON, ex-WINDSOR CASTLE), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian naval service, Axe-name, Adty No. 4340. Built 1999, Aitken & Scott, Glasgow, 187grt. Reported seized in White Sea 3.8.18, but possibly one of eight handed over by White Russians. Sold 11.5.20 renamed GREATAXE, ROSLIN 1925.

GREAVESASH, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1917, 1,263grt - lost 26.2.18, English Channel (H/L/Lr/dk/te/un)

GREBE, fishing trawler. Built 1906, 265grt, Grimsby-reg GY.219. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

GRECIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1208. Built 1896, 119grt, Grimsby-reg GY.15. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-7.15. Mercantile loss 20.4.17.

GRECIAN EMPIRE, hired trawler, Adty No 792. Built 1899, 195grt, Hull-reg H.479. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

GRECIAN PRINCE, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 126grt, North Shields-reg SN.4. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Mined 15.12.18.

GREEK FIRE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3901, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 17.6.20, Forbes. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 17.6.20, same name. Served as PARADIGM in WW2.

GREEN PASTURES, hired drifter, Adty No 3108. Built 1917, 99grt, Buckie-reg BCK.237. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as GERVAIS RENTOUL in WW2.

GREEN SEA, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4166. Delivered 13.4.20, Colby. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 21.12.20, renamed GLADYS & VIOLET 1920. Served as RIANT in WW2.

GREENFLY, coastal destroyer (1906) – see TB.10, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class.

GREENFLY, river gunboat, Fly-class, ordered 2.15. Built in sections by Yarrow, sent out to Mesopotamia 9.15, re-erected after 11.15 on River Tigris. 98 tons, 126(oa), 102(pp)x20x2ft. TE 175ihp, 9.5kts, tunnel screw. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr or 2pdr. Mesopotamian campaign. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1916/17. Sold 1.3.23 at Basra.

GREENHILL, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1901, 1,900grt - lost 16.12.17, North Sea (H/Lr/dk/wi)

GREENOL (ex-PLA Hopper No. 7, renamed 10.16), RFA oiler, X.28 (1.18). Built 1907 Fleming & Ferguson. 869grt, 198(pp)x32 ft. TE 116 nominal hp. Commissioned 11.16. Returned to Port of London Authority in 1920 (rfa)

GREENWICH, sea-going depot ship, wartime mercantile conversion, CA (1.16), C6 (1.18). Purchased on stocks, launched 5.7.15 Dobson.Completed 1916 by Swan Hunter. 8600 tons,402(oa), 390(pp)x52x18ft. TE 2500ihp, 11kts. Armament: 4-4in, 2-6pdr. Served with 14th DF at Scapa 1916-18. Sold11.7.46, renamed HEMBURY.

GREG NESS, hired trawler, Adty No 3035. Built 1917, 240grt, Aberdeen-reg A.730. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 4.17-1919 as minesweeper.

GREGALI, Admiralty steel drifter, building Duthie. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

GREGYNOG, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1899, 1,701grt - lost 18.4.18, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

GRENADA, hired trawler, Adty No 402. Built 1907, 183grt, Hull-reg H.947. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

GRENADE (ex-GRENADIER), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 536. Built 1885, 357grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.7.16-23.10.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

GRENADIER (ex-GRENADA), hired trawler, Adty No 714. Built 1907, 219grt, Grimsby-reg GY.323. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

GRENVILLE, destroyer leader, improved Marksman-class, three funnels, ordered 2.15, G.61 (9.15), G.85 (1.17), G.75 (1.18), G.95 (4.18). Launched 17.6.16 Cammell Laird. c1666-1687 tons, 325(oa), 315(pp)x31x12ft. Turbine 36000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 4-21in tt. Leader, Grand Fleet Flotillas 1916-18. Sold 12.31 Rees, Llanelly.

GRETA, hired yacht, Pendant No 023. Built 1898, 292grt/393TM. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.10.14-25.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

GRETA, hired trawler, Adty No 119. Built 1906, 273grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.79. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed GRETA II 5.15.

GRETA II, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 115. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

GRETNA, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3441, T.8C (9.18), T.38 (11.19). Launched 11.4.18 Eltringham. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 3.10.28 Alloa, Rosyth.

GREY DAWN, hired drifter, Adty No 2384. Built 1913, 84grt, Aberdeen-reg A.579. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as SUNNY VALE in WW2.

GREY SEA, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4113. Delivered 13.1.19, Brooke. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 1.9.20, same name, renamed ROSEBAY 1930. Served as PYRAMUS in WW2.

GREY SKY, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3900, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 3.7.20, Forbes. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 30.8.20, same name. Renamed STAR OF BUCHAN 1929.

GREYHOUND, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.01 (1914), D.59 (9.15), D.44 (1.18), H.43 (9.18). Launched 6.10.00 Hawthorn Leslie. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915/18. Sold 10.6.19 Clarkson, Whitby.

GREYHOUND II, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 931 (T.87). Built 1895, 542grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 1.10.15-14.5.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

GRIB, Canadian patrol vessel, hired whaler. Built 1907, 140grt. Armed with 1-6pdr from 5.17. Listed sometime after 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

GRIFFIN, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 106. Lost with ALLEGRO and DOREEN aboard SS ACHAIA torpedoed 8.9.16 off Oran. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

GRIFFIN, fishing trawler. Built 1903, 183grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1240. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

GRIFFITH GRIFFITH, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3780. Launched 27.8.18, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 11.5.20, renamed KILINDIN1 1921.

GRIFFON, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, D.39 (1914), D.81 (9.15), D.45 (1.18). Launched 21.11.96 Laird. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Scapa Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 1.7.20 Castle, Plymouth. 

GRIANAIG, hired yacht. Built 1904, 351grt/439TM. In service 1914-14.11.14. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as LADY SHAHRAZAD in WW2.

GRILSE, Canadian patrol vessel, listed as torpedo boat, hired yacht. Built 1912, 287grt. Armed with 2-12pdr, 1-14in tt. Listed sometime after 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

GRIMENCO (ex-ALROY), hired trawler. Built 1899, 153grt, Grimsby-reg GY.9. In service 4.17-1919 as boom defence vessel.

GRIMSBY, hired trawler, Adty No 951. Built 1896, 163grt, Grimsby-reg GY.168. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-7.18.

GRINDER, wooden dockyard paddle tug. Launched 21.3.68 White. 505 tons, 120(pp)x25ft. 2-cyl, 876ihp. Served in Sheerness, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 28.10.19 Multilocular S Bkg Co.

GRIVE, flotilla supply ship No.3, later armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, MI.24 (on coming into service as ABS), MI.09 (1.18). Built 1905, 2037grt, 13kts. Flotilla supply ship, in service 5.8.14-2.8.15; converted to armed boarding steamer, armed with 2-4.7in, in service 24.2.16. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Torpedoed by UC.40, foundered 24.12.17 off the Shetlands.

GROESWEN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1900, 3,570grt - lost 27.11.17, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

GRONINGEN, fleet messenger, Y4.6. Built 1902, 988grt. Listed as mess stores carrier 9.9.14-16.11.14, flew red ensign. Mined 23.9.15 near Sunk Head Buoy.

GROSBEAK, hired trawler, Adty No 660. Built 1910, 192grt, Hull-reg H.108. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

GROUNDSWELL, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4137. Launched 17.5.19, Ouse SB. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 19.11.20, renamed ELIE NESS 1921. Served as TRUSTY STAR in WW2.

GROUSE, hired trawler, Adty No 371. Built 1897, 167grt, Hull-reg H.100. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

GROWLER, Admiralty store carrier, X.28 (3.21). Built 1890, Edwards, Millwall, iron-hulled. 235 tons, 160(pp)x24ft. 275ihp. Was MARQUESS OF ANGLESEY, transferred from the War Department 10.91. Sold 30.11.21, renamed BRANKSEA.

GUARDSMAN, hired screw tug. Built 1905, 102grt. HM Dockyard service 18.12.15-8.11.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign. Served in WW2.

GUDEAVON, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 163 (one use of No., other was motor drifter ENDEAVOUR). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

GUENDOLEN, river gunboat, ex-civilian. Built 1899, 250grt. Armed with 2-6pdr. In service on Lake Nyassa, East Africa.

GUERDON, hired drifter, Adty No 2287. Built 1908, 89grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.283. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

GUIANA (ex-POWER), hired rescue tug, W.39 (1.18). Built 1886, 165grt. In service from 7.11.14, HM Dockyard service before 1917. Sunk 29.1.18 in coIlision off East Coast.

GUIDE (RIM), patrol boat or minesweeper, ex-steamer. 817grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

GUIDE ME, hired drifter, Adty No 1423. Built 1905, 60grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.630. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

GUIDE ME, hired drifter. Built 1903, 77grt, Banff-reg BF.1410. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

GUIDE ME II, hired drifter, Adty No 2567. Built 1907, 100grt, Peterhead-reg PD.144. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-8.18 as net vessel. Sunk 29.8.18 in collision off the Muglins.

GUIDE ME III, hired drifter, Adty No 2764. Built 1907, 87grt, Berwick-reg BK.247. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel.

GUIDE ME IV, hired drifter, Adty No 1805. Built 1901, 79grt, Inverness-reg INS.251. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel.

GUIDE ON, hired drifter, Adty No 3114. Built 1917, 88grt, Inverness-reg INS.451. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.18-1919 as cable repair vessel. Served in WW2.

GUIDING STAR, hired drifter, Adty No 2030. Built 1906, 93grt, Peterhead-reg PD.132. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

GUILLEMOT, hired trawler, Adty No 730. Built 1900, 208grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1198. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

GULF STREAM, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4167. Delivered 10.9.19, Colby. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 24.8.20, renamed JENNY IRVIN 1921. Served as JENNY IRVIN in WW2.

GULL, hired trawler, Adty No 409. Built 1897, 166grt, Hull-reg H.241. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

GULNARE, Canadian survey vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1893, 262grt. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

GUNNER, Admiralty trawler, Q-ship, Military class, Adty No 1153. One of ten trawlers, of three different types, purchased while building for a total cost of £93,800 – six by order 11.12.14, four by order 14.4.15. Launched 16.1.15 Smiths Dock, completed 27.2.15, 276grt, 130x23x12ft. TE engines. Armament: 1-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr, 2-14 in tt.. Q ship from 2.15, also known as BORGIA, PLANUDES, Q.31. Sold 1920 as TEMEHANI, renamed MILLIMUMUL 1926.

GURKHA - see GHURKA, destroyer.

GURTH, hired trawler, Adty No 663. Built 1905, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.39. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

GUST, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3981. Delivered 6.12.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Served as minesweeper. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries12.10.20, same name, renamed BURN HAVEN 1922. Served as BURNHAVEN in WW2.

GWAUN MAID, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 130. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

GWEEDORE, hired drifter. Built 1913, 82grt, Londonderry-reg LY.937. In service 9.15-1920 as boom defence vessel, water carrier.

GWENLLIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 354. Built 1911, 220grt, Milford Haven-reg M.70. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.




Reading Notes

 

All ship entries are designed to stand on their own, so that all class characteristics are included. The exceptions are usually ships using class letters e.g. E-class submarines. Much of the background information is repeated for each ship number, but dimensions, engines and armament are only included in the heading.

 

Information for each ship is generally in the order: Name, Type, Class, Pendant or Admiralty numbers and year allocated. Launch date or build year. Tonnage (displacement tons or gross registered), dimensions in feet. Engine type, power and speed in knots. Armament, with guns in inches or pounds, and torpedoes (tt) in inches. Any service information on the ship or class. Fate.

 

For most of the larger warships, far more information (often changing over the career of the vessel) can be found in published sources or on the internet. However, the main aim of this project is to record Dittmar and Colledge's researches on the far greater number of smaller, usually auxiliary and service vessels, that are hard to find.

 

Some information has been obtained from other sources e.g. D, C, Cn etc. Click here for the Sources used as well as abbreviations.

 

Few changes or additions have been made except with two exceptions:

1. Battle Honours have been added, with links to summaries that include London Gazette Despatches, RN casualties, and RN honours and gallantry awards.

2. Where "Old Weather" Log Books have been transcribed, this is also noted.

There is little published information on many smaller vessels, such as trawlers. Some background is available from London Gazette lists of Naval Salvage and Prize Awards.

 

Useful background links include:

Crew Numbers & Types for different Types of Vessels.

Ranks of Officers, Ratings and Boys

British Shipbuilders of the World War 1-era

British Shipbreakers




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revised 22/3/15