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




Notes

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.

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Links to All Ship Data - Introduction
NAME

A.1 to Gwenllian

H.1 to Ozone

P.11 to Zylpha (here)
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





 

 PHAETON, light cruiser (Photo Ships)

 

P-class patrol boats, P.11-P.64 (P.1-P.10 were not used, as these were pendant. numbers for old warships. "Missing" numbers were changed while building and assigned to PC-class patrol boats – see also PC-class), 613 tons, 244(oa), 230(pp)x23x8ft. Turbine 3500ihp, 20kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-2pdr, 2-14in tt.

P.11, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 14.10.15 White. Based at Dover to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

P.12, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 4.12.15 White. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sunk 4.11.18 in collision in Channel.

P.13, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 7.6.16 Hamilton. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Renumbered P.75 (8.17). Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 31.7.23 Dover S Bkg Co.

P.14, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 4.7.16 Connell. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 31.7.23 Cashmore.

P.15, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 24.1.16 Workman Clark. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 26.11.21 British Legion, Plymouth.

P.16, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 23.3.16 Workman Clark. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 26.11.21 British Legion, Plymouth.

P.17, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 21.10.15 Workman Clark. Based at Dover to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 26.11.21 British Legion, Plymouth.

P.18, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 20.4.16 Inglis. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 26.11.21 British Legion, Plymouth.

P.19, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 21.2.16 Northumberland SB. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 24.7.23 British Legion, Richborough.

P.20, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 3.4.16 Northumberland SB. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 5.23 Richardson Westgarth, Saltash.

P.21, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 31.3.16 Russell. Based at Dover to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 26.11.21 British Legion, Plymouth.

P.22, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 22.2.16 Caird. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 12.12.23 Keen, Bristol.

P.23, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 5.3.16 Bartram. Based at Dover to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 24.7.23 British Legion, Richborough.

P.24, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 24.11.15 Harland & Wolff Govan. Based at Dover to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

P.25, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 15.1.16 Harland & Wolff, Govan. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

P.26, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 22.12.15 Tyne Iron SB. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes possibly removed and depth charges added. Mined 10.4.17 off Le Havre.

P.27, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 21.12.15 Eltringham. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 24.7.23 British Legion, Richborough.

P.28, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 6.3.16 R. Thompson. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 24.7.23 British Legion, Richborough.

P.29, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 6.12.15 Gray. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 24.7.23 British Legion, Richborough.

P.30, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 5.2.16 Gray. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 24.7.23 British Legion, Richborough.

P.31, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 5.2.16 Readhead. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 16.12.26 Demellweek & Redding, Plymouth.

P.32, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 20.1.16 Harkess. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

P.33, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 8.6.16 Napier & Miller. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee

P.34, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 5.15, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 22.3.16 Barclay Curle. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

P.35, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 2.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 29.1.17 Caird. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 15.1.23 Unity S Bkg Co.

P.36, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 2.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 25.10.16 Eltringham. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 5.23 Richardson Westgarth, Saltash.

P.37, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 2.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 28.10.16 Gray. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 18.2.24 British Legion, Ramsgate.

P.38, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 2.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 10.2.17 Hamilton. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Renamed SPEY 2.25. Sold 7.12 37 Ward, Grays

P.39, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 2.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 1.3.17 Inglis. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 6.9.22 Marple & Gillott.

P.40, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 2.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 12.7.16 White. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 1937 Ward, Milford Haven.

P.41, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 3.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 23.3.17 Bartram. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 6.9.22 Granton S Bkg Co.

P.45, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 3.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 24.1.17 Gray. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 15.1.23 Unity S Bkg Co.

P.46, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 3.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 7.2.17 Harkess. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 28.10.25 Cashmore.

P.47, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 3.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 9.7.17 Readhead. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 28.10.25 Alloa S Bkg Co, Charlestown.

P.48, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 3.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 5.9.17 Readhead. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 5.23 Dover S Bkg Co

 

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P.48, Dover Harbour, 1918
(Jon Richards)

 

P.49, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 3.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 19.4.17 R. Thompson. Based at Dover to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 15.1.23 Unity S Bkg Co.

P.50, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 3.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 25.11.16 Tyne Iron SB. Based at Dover to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

P.52, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 3.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 28.9.16 White. Armament was 2-4in, 1-2pdr, no tt. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 5.23 Dover S Bkg Co.

P.53, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 3.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 8.2.17 Barclay Curle. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 18.2.24 British Legion, Ramsgate.

P.54, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 3.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 25.4.17 Barclay Curle. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 18.2.24 British Legion, Ramsgate.

P.57, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 4/5.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 6.8.17 Hamilton. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 21.5.20 Egypt, renamed RAQIB.

P.58, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 4/5.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 9.5.18 Hamilton. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

P.59, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 4/5.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 2.11.17 White. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 16.6.38 Ward.

P.64, patrol boat, P-class, ordered 6.16, low silhouette for U-boat hunting, twin screws, hardened steel ram bows. Launched 30.8.17 Inglis. Nore Local Defence Flotilla or Portsmouth Escort Force to 1918. Tubes removed and depth charges added later, some vessels fitted to tow kite balloons 8.18. Sold 9.4.23 Cashmore.

P.75 – see P.13, patrol boat, P-class

 


 

P.50-61. patrol vessels, shallow draught stern-wheelers for service on River Tigris (note: not the above P-type patrol boats of the P.11-75 series). Similar to Mesopotamian river steamer MEJIDIEH and described as ''new MEJIDIEH's". All built 1916-17. 500t, 220x30x6ft, planned armament 2-12pdr, probably 1-3pdr.

P.50-51. Built by Beardmore. P.50 arrived 9.6.16 and completed 30.6.16.

P.52-57. Built by Caird.

P.58-59. Builder not known.

P.60-61. Built by Lobnitz. (More may have been built.)

 


 

P. FANNON, hired trawler, Adty No 1816. Built 1915, 211grt, Aberdeen-reg A.349. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as minesweeper.

PACIFIC, hired motor drifter. 55 net reg tons, Buckie-reg BCK.5. In service 10.18-1918.

PACKICE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3938, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 22.10.18, Smith, Buckie. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Fishery Board for Scotland 5.7.20, renamed MURRAY CLAN 1921. Served as UTILISE in WW2.

PACTOLUS, sea-going depot ship, P-class, 3rd-class cruiser conversion, D.08 (1914), N.08 (9.15), N.77 (1.18). Launched 21.12.96 Armstrong. 2135 tons. Converted to depot ship 9.12. Armament: nil. Served with 9th S/M Flotilla at Ardrossan 1914-18. Sold 25.10.21 Multilocular S Bkg Co, Stranraer.

PADRE, decoy or Q-ship - see GEORGE L. MUIR (ex-GEORGE L. MUNRO, ex-CHOLMONDELEY), motor ketch conversion.

PAISIBLE, hired drifter, Adty No 1566. Built 1911, 90grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1149. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel.

PALADIN, hired rescue tug, W.68 (1.18). Built 1913, 326grt. In service 17.11.14-31.1.19, BDV before 1917, renamed PALADIN II 1917.

PALADIN, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.40 (9.15), F.18 (1.17), F.14 (1.18), G.73 (4.18), D.1A (11.18). Launched 27.3.16 Scotts. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Rainham.

PALADIN II (1917) - see PALADIN, hired rescue tug

PALETTE, decoy or Q-ship – see HIBISCUS, convoy sloop.

PALINURUS (RIM), survey vessel. Launched 1907, Cammell Laird. 444 tons, 140(pp)x24x9ft, TE 475ihp, 11kts. Sold c1930.

PALM BRANCH, store carrier, Y8.91. Built 1897, 3891grt. Ex-collier (Y3.1475) (ex-RANGOON), in service as store carrier 18.7.18-31.1.19.

PALMA, squadron supply ship, Y9.2. Built 1903, 7632grt. In commissioned service 2.8.14-5.3.15, flew white ensign.

PALMLEAF (ex-OLIPHANT), Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, Leaf-class, pendant Y7.152. Launched 15.8.16 Irvine. 12300 tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Flew red ensign. Sunk 4.2.17 by submarine 230 miles west of Fastnet (H/L/Cn/D/He/rfa/te/un; ADM.137/3978)

PALMOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.47 (1.18). Launched 14.11.17 Gray. 2200 tons, 210(pp)x34x12ft. Oil engined 640 bhp, 9.5kts.  Sold 29.1.20, renamed INVERCORRIE (rfa)

PAMELA, decoy or Q-ship - see RESOLUTE, barkentine conversion.

PAMELA (ex-TWENTY SEVEN), hired drifter, Adty No 2135, 1413. Built 1902, 79grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.680. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

PAMPERO, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4133. Delivered 1.11.19, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 10.19, delivered 11.19, renamed EDALBA. Served as ACORN in WW2.

PANACHE, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.56, patrol boat.

PANDORA, ex-3rd-class protected cruiser, P or Pyramus-class. Sold 1913-14.

PANDORA (ex-SETI), sea-going depot ship, wartime mercantile conversion, N.71 (1914), N.78 (1.18). Launched 5.7.02 RayIton Dixon. 4580 tons.330(pp)x43x16ft. TE 2200ihp, 11kts. Purchased 9.11.14. Served with Harwich submarines 1915-18. Renamed DOLPHIN 10.24. Mined 23.11.39 off Blyth on passagefor conversion to blockship.

PANGBOURNE (ex-PADSTOW 5.18), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3432, T.79 (9.18), T.37 (11.19). Launched 26.3.18 Lobnitz. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 13.3.47 Dohmen & Habets.

PANGLOSS, decoy or Q-ship - see PARGUST (ex-VITTORIA), chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.540) conversion.

PANOPIA, hired drifter, Adty No 2470. Built 1908, 77grt, Buckie-reg BCK.18. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1920 as net vessel.

PANSY, 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.61 (1.16), T.69 (1.18). Launched 1.2.16 Hamilton. 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 12.1.20 Calcutta Port Commissioners, retained name.

PANSY, hired drifter. Built 1902, 58grt, Wick-reg WK.578. In service 7.15-1919 on misc. service. Renamed PLUMER 8.18.

PANSY II, hired drifter, Adty No 3215. Built 1903, 67grt, Banff-reg BF.1312. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel, hospital vessel.

PANSY III, hired drifter, Adty No 2024. Built 1907, 91grt, Montrose-reg ME.203. In service 12.15-1919 as net vessel, tender.

PANTHER, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, D.69 (1914), D.87 (9.15), D.67 (1.18). Launched 21.1.97 Laird. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla Forth or Grimsby. Sold 7.6.20 J. Kelly.

PAPAKURA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 60. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

PARADOX II, hired drifter, Adty No 757. Built 1910, 73grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.710. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

PARAGON (was to be named KATRINE 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class "special boat", H.26 (1914). Launched 21.2.13 Thornycroft. 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. Sunk 18.3.17 by destroyer torpedo in Dover Straits action.

PARAGON, hired drifter, Adty No 2855. Built 1906, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.500. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed PARAGON II 3.17. Served in WW2.

PARAMOUNT, hired drifter, Adty No G, 1295. Built 1911, 95grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1116. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

PARGUST (ex-VITTORIA), decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.540) conversion. Built 1907, 2914grt. In service 22.3.17, armed with 3-4in, 4-12pdr, 1-11in BT, 4-18in tt, other names FRISWELL, PANGLOSS, SNAIL, VITTORIA, purchased by Admiralty 8.17, loaned to USN 10.17-4.18, sold 3.19.

PARIKA, patrol vessel, ex-civilian. Built 1904, 304grt. Armed with 2-13pdr. In service 20.3.17-31.1.19 in West Indies, based at Demerara.

PARIS, minelayer, mercantile conversion, N.59 (1914), N.79 (1.18). Built 1913, 1774grt, 25kts. Fitted out at Blackwall. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA, 140 mines. In service 14.11.14-5.11.19.

PARKER (ex-FROBISHER, renamed before launch), destroyer leader, improved Marksman-class, three funnels, ordered 2.15, G.49 (9.15), G.71 (1.17), G.95 (1.18), G.75 (4.18). Launched 16.8.16 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 5.11.21 Cashmore.

PARKMORE, hired trawler, Adty No 164. Built 1915, 199grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.76. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as BEN TORC in WW2.

PARRAMATTA, destroyer, Australian I-class. Launched 9.2.10 Fairfield. 700 tons, 246(oa)x24x8ft. Turbine 13000shp, 27kts. Armament: 1-4in, 3-12pdr, 3-18in tt. Pacific 1914-17, then Mediterranean. Log Book Availability. Dismantled from 10.29 at Cockatoo DY.

PARRAMATTA, hired trawler, Adty No 679, 814. Built 1891, 168grt, Hull-reg H.445. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-9.15 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.

PARTHIAN, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.52 (9.15), G.77 (1.17), H.91 (1.18). Launched 3.7.16 Scotts. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T. C. BU in Germany.

PARTHIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 328. Built 1911, 202grt, Grimsby-reg GY.646. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed PARTHIAN II 12.15. Served in WW2.

PARTICK (ex-CITY OF GLASGOW), motor lifeboat, Adty No 440. In service 13.6.18-13.9.19. Renamed 13.6.18 when taken into service. Served on Harwich Station as tender to GANGES. Sold 1.5.20 J. KING & Co.

PARTRIDGE, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.03 (on coming into service), MI.15 (1.18). Built 1906, 1461grt, 16kts. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 15.11.14-12.7.20. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Renamed PARTRIDGE II 12.15.

PARTRIDGE, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.46 (9.15), G.62 (1.17). Launched 4.3.16 Swan Hunter. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Sunk 12.12.17 by German destroyers in North Sea. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Scandinavian convoys 12 Dec 1917.

PARTRIDGE II (1915) – see PARTRIDGE, armed boarding steamer.

PARVATI (ex-NANIWA MARU), Indian trawler minesweeper. Built 1912, 208grt. Purchased from Japan 3.17. Disposed of 1920, believed Ceylon government service, renamed PARVATI 1920.

PASLEY, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.54 (9.15), F.22 (1.17), D.42 (1.18). Launched 15.4.16 Swan Hunter. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Hayle.

PASSAWAY, motor drifter, Q-ship (not listed in Motor Drifter section as Q-ship - see below).

PASSAWAY (ex-PASS AWAY). hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.170, 4311. Built 1903, 60grt, Banff-reg BF.1091. In service 12.14-1919.

PASSING, hired trawler, Adty No 58, 1542. Built 1913, 459grt, Grimsby-reg GY.877. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1920 as minesweeper.

PAT CAHARTY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3860. Delivered 8.10.18, Rennie Forrestt. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Lent to USN 1919. Sold 1922 renamed KIRBY. Served as BUCHANS Il in WW2.

PAT MERRYGAN, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4278 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

PATHAN (1922) – see PC.69, patrol boat, PC-class.

PATHFINDER (was to be named FASTNET), light cruiser, ex-scout cruiser, Pathfinder-class. Launched 16.7.04 Cammell Laird. 2,940 tons, 379(oa), 370(pp)x38x13ft. TE 17000ihp, 25.5kts. Armament: 9-4in, 1-3in AA (originally 10-12pdr, 8-3pdr), 2-14in tt. Armour: 2in deck. 8th DF Leader, Forth 1914. Sunk 5.9.14 by U.21 in the North Sea.

PATIA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.76 (on coming into service), MI.89 (1.18), MI.48 (6.18). Built 1913, 6,103grt, 15.5kts, owned by Elders & Fyffes. Armament: 6-6in, 2-3pdr AA. Crew (7.15): 28 officers & 200 crew (bi). 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. Log Book Availability. Sunk 13.6.18 by UC.49 in Bristol Channel.

PATRICIAN, destroyer, Thornycroft M-class, ordered 2.15, G.48 (9.15), F.23 (1.17), F.15 (1.18), G.A1 (9.18). Launched 5.6.16 Thornycroft. 1004 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 27500shp, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet, 1916-18. To RCN 9.20, BU 1929 at Esquimalt.

PATRICIAN, dummy battlecruiser No. 13 INVINCIBLE, later oiler, mercantile conversion. Built 1901, 7474grt. Dummy battlecruiser conversion ordered late 11.14, hired 30.11.14 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 in UK by 10.15, purchased by Admiralty 1915. Oiler TEAKOL.

PATRICK BORROW, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3689. Delivered 3.7.18, Montrose SB. 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 1919 renamed RIVER DON.

PATRICK BOWE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3591. Launched 17.1.18, 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 to Spain, renamed TEST 9.20 -UAD TARGA.

PATRICK CULLEN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4460. Launched 31.3.19, Ailsa, Ayr. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, renamed BRIARLYN.

PATRICK DEVINE, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4496. Delivered 11.12.19, Rennie Forrestt. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 renamed YOLANDA. Served as SEDOCK in WW2.

PATRICK DONOVAN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4487. Delivered 20.6.20, J P Rennoldson. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1922 -LOCH NEVIS.

PATRICK MITCHELL, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4248. Launched 16.4.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed KELVIN.

PATRIOT, destroyer, Thornycroft M-class, ordered 2.15, G.56 (9.15), G.63 (1.17), (no pendant. from 9.18). Launched 20.4.16 Thornycroft. 1004 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 27500shp, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet, 1916-18. To RCN 9.20. Sold 1929 Ward, Briton Ferry.

PATROL, light cruiser, ex-scout cruiser, Pathfinder-class, N.24 (1914), N.80 (1.18). Launched 13.10.04 Cammell Laird. 2,940 tons, 379(oa), 370(pp)x38x13ft. TE 17000ihp, 25.5kts. Armament: 9-4in, 1-3in AA (originally 10-12pdr, 8-3pdr), 2-14in tt. Armour: 2in deck. 9th DF Leader, Forth and Tyne 1914-15, 7th DF Leader, Humber 1915-18. Sold 21.4.20 Machinehandel Co, BU in Holland.

PATUCA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.77 (on coming into service), MI.90 (1.18), MI.49 (4.18). Built 1913, 6,103grt, 15.5kts, owned by Elders & Fyffes. Armament: 6-6in, 2-3pdr AA. Crew (7.15): 28 officers & 205 crew (bi). In service 21.11.14 -17.7.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

PAULINA (ex-THE QUEEN MOTHER), hired yacht, Pendant No 089. Built 1894, 264grt/317TM. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 11.7.16-4.5.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as MARIA JOAO in WW2.

PAULINE, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 133grt, Sunderland-reg SD.6. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PAVITT, decoy or Q-ship – see CANDYTUFT, convoy sloop.

PAVLOVA, hired trawler, Adty No 56. Built 1912, 342grt, Grimsby-reg GY.716. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as MARGARET ROSE in WW2.

PAX VOBISCUM, hired drifter. Built 1913, 84grt, Buckie-reg BCK.162. In service 1.16-1920 as examination vessel. Served as SCOTCH THISTLE in WW2.

PAXTON, decoy or Q-ship - see LADY PATRICIA, cargo ship conversion.

PAXTON, hired drifter, Adty No 1008. Built 1911, 92grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1114. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

PC-class patrol boats, PC.42-PC.74 ("missing" numbers were assigned to the original P-class patrol boats), 682 tons (PC.42-56)/694 tons (PC.60-74), 247(oa), 233(pp)x25x8ft. Turbine 3500shp, 20kts. Armament: 1-4in, 2-12pdr.

PC.42, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 3.16 as P-class, converted on stocks 12.16, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 7.6.17 Caird. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918, other names CULLODEN, MALLORY. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

PC.43, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 3.16 as P-class, converted on stocks 12.16, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 14.8.17 Caird. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918, other names CHARING, TREGO. Sold 20.1.23 J. Smith, Poole.

PC.44, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 3.16 as P-class, converted on stocks 12.16, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 25.4.17 Eltringham. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918, other names MORTMAIN, ROLASK. Sold 9.4.23 E. Suren.

PC.51, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 3.16 as P-class, converted on stocks 12.16, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 25.11.16 Tyne Iron SB. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918, other names COCKELYTE, MOPSWORTH. Sold 18.1.23 Alloa S Bkg Co.

PC.55, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 4/5.16 as P-class, converted on stocks 12.16, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 5.5.17 Barclay Curle. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918, other names JUGGERNAUT, METHYL. Commissioned in RIM 2.2.22, renamed BALUCHI 5.22. Sold 1935.

PC.56, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 4/5.16 as P-class, converted on stocks 12.16, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 2.6.17 Barclay Curle. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918, other names BIRDWOOD, PANACHE. Sold 31.7.23 Dover S Bkg Co.

PC.60, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 4/5.16 as P-class, converted on stocks 12.16, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 4.6.17 Workman Clark. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918, other names BURLINGTON, MEREDITH. Sold 18.2.24 British Legion, Ramsgate.

PC.61, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 4/5.16 as P-class, converted on stocks 12.16, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 19.6.17 Workman Clark. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918, other names CHESNEY, DOWNTON. Sold 9.4.23 E. Suren.

PC.62, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 4/5.16 as P-class, converted on stocks 12.16, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 7.6.17 Harland & Wolff, Govan. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918, other names KINGSNAKE, MORNINGTON. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

PC.63, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 6.16 as P-class, converted on stocks 12.16, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 2.10.17 Connell. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918, other name ORRISROOT. Sold 5.23 Cashmore.

PC.65, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 1.17, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 5.9.17 Eltringham. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918, other name MILFOIL. Sold 18.1.23 Alloa, Charlestown, BU 3.24.

PC.66, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 1.17, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 12.2.18 Harkess. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918. Sold 31.7.23 Hughes Bolckow.

PC.67, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 1.17, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 7.5.17 White. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918, other names CHINTZ, FLASHLIGHT. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

PC.68, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 1.17, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 29.6.17 White. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918, other names NAKERBY, TELFORD. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

PC.69, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 1.17, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 11.3.18 Workman Clark. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918. To RIM 5.8.21, renamed PATHAN 5.22. Sunk 23.6.40 by internal explosion (Italian submarine) off Bombay.

PC.70, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 1.17, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 12.4.18 Workman Clark. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918. Sold 3.9.26 Hughes Bolckow.

PC.71, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 6.17, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 18.3.18 White. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918. Sold 28.10.25 Alloa, wrecked 25.11.25 off South Shields.

PC.72, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 6.17, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 8.6.18 White. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918. Sold 28.10.25 Hayes, Porthcawl.

PC.73, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 6.17, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 1.8.18 White. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918. Renamed DART 4.25. Sold 25.2.39 Ward, Briton Ferry,

PC.74, patrol boat, PC-class, ordered 6.17, decoy ships looking like small merchant ships, also known as PQ-boats. Launched 4.10.18 White. Based at Pembroke DY from completion to 1918. Decoy ship CHATSGROVE 9.39-10.39. Sold 19.7.48, BU Hayes, Porthcawl.

 


 

PEACE, hired drifter, Adty No 2484. Built 1907, 83grt, Peterhead-reg PD.130. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

PEACEMAKER, hired drifter, Adty No 1912. Built 1911, 89grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.768. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

PEARL, hired trawler, Adty No 830. Built 1899, 198grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1121. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

PEARL, hired trawler, Adty No 306. Built 1913, 289grt, Hull-reg H.883. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel. Renamed PEARL II 2.15. Served as CADELLA in WW2.

PEARL, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.167. Built 1904, 54grt, Wick-reg WK.64. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1918.

PEARL II, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 65 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

PEARL III, hired drifter, Adty No 2306. Built 1906, 72grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.461. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 12.15-1919 as net vessel.

PEARLEAF (ex-GYPOL), Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, later RFA oiler/fleet attendant tanker, Leaf-class, pendants X.57 (2.16 while building under original name), Y7.180 . Launched 12.9.16 Gray. 12300 tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Attacked 6.9.17, off NW Scotland and 11 September 1918, North Sea. Flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Arrived 23.12.47 Hughes Bolckow (H/D/rfa)

PEARY, hired trawler, Adty No 1350. Built 1913, 289grt, Hull-reg H.1016. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Towed kit balloon ship MENELAUS during bombardment of Westende Batteries 7.9.15. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915.

PEBBLE, fleet messenger, Y4.31. Built 1890, 477grt. In commissioned service 24.7.15, flew white ensign. Purchased 23.5.19. Sold 8.20.

PECHEUR, hired drifter, Adty No 1824. Built 1910, 67grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.638. In service 8.15-4.16 as net vessel. Sunk 3.4.16 in collision off Smalls Light.

PEDRO-GOMEZ - see PERO GOMEZ, hired paddle tug.

PEEL CASTLE (ex-DUKE OF YORK), armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.13 (on coming into service), MI.16 (1.18), MI.07 (6.18). Built 1894, 1474grt, 17kts. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 28.10.14-10.5.19. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea.

PEEWIT (ex-PLOVER), hired screw tug. Built 1881, 245grt. In service 26.9.14-8.3.20. 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.

PEEWIT II (1918) - see LAPWING, hired yacht.

PEGAS (ex-PEGASUS), hired trawler, Adty No 3068. Built 1917, 219grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1101. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.17-1920 as minesweeper.

PEGASUS, light cruiser, ex-3rd-class protected cruiser, P or Pyramus-class. Launched 4.3.97 Palmer. 2,135 tons, 313(oa), 300(pp)x36x16ft. TE 7000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 8-4in, 8-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck. Cape Station 1914. Sunk 20.9.14 by the German KONIGSBERG at Zanzibar.

PEGASUS, aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion, N.8A (4.17), N.9A (1.18). Laid down as Stockholm, purchased 27.2.17, launched 9.6.17 John Brown. Renamed 28.8.17. 3300 tons/2450grt, 332(oa), 330(pp)x43x15ft. Turbine 9500shp, 20kts. Armament: 2-3in, 2-12pdr AA, 9 aircraft. Grand Fleet 1917-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 22.8.31 Ward, Morecombe.

PEGASUS (1934), depot ship – see ARK ROYAL, aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion.

PEGGY, decoy or Q-ship - see DARGLE (ex-James J. Bibby), brigantine conversion.

PEGGY, hired drifter, Adty No 1315. Built 1907, 100grt, Peterhead-reg PD.149. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel.

PEGGY NUTTEN, hired trawler, Adty No 1171. Built 1907, 193grt, Aberdeen-reg A.170. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

PEKEN, hired trawler, Adty No 24. Built 1908, 228grt, Grimsby-reg GY.354. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

PELAGIA (ex-THIRTY-FOUR, ex-THREE), hired drifter, Adty No 2722. Built 1900, 84grt, Coleraine-reg CE.227. In service 10.15-11.16. Mined 28.11.16 off the Nab LV.

PELAGOS, hired trawler, Adty No 3295. Built 1916, 231grt, Aberdeen-reg A.623. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 7.16-1919 as minesweeper.

PELARGONIUM, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.0A (1.18). Launched 18.3.18 Hamilton. 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 25.1.21 Clan Line, OAXACA.

PELHAM, collier (wi - Admiralty chartered collier transport) - lost 13.6.15, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/te/un/wi),

PELICAN, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.58 (9.15), F.10 (1.17), H.A8 (1.18). Launched 18.3.16 Beardmore. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Preston, BU 5.24.

PELICAN (ex-SIR JAMES JONES) tender to depot ship or training establishment, described as special service vessel. Built1880, 100 tons. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. Renamed PETULANT 10.16. Sold 23.5.27 B. Zammitt, Malta.

PELICAN I, hired trawler, Adty No 527. Built 1908, 248grt, Plymouth-reg PH.98. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as CEVIC in WW2.

PELICAN II, hired trawler, Adty No 3265. Built 1905, 205grt, Grimsby-reg GY.91. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 7.16-1920 as minesweeper. Served as ERIDANUS in WW2.

PELLEW, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.64 (9.15), H.98 (11.18). Launched 8.5.16 Beardmore. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Scandinavian convoys 12 Dec 1917. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry, BU 1923.

PELORUS, light cruiser, ex-3rd-class protected cruiser, P or Pyramus-class. Launched 15.12.96 Sheerness DY. 2,135 tons, 313(oa), 300(pp)x36x16ft. TE 7000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 8-4in, 8-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck. Bristol Channel patrol 1914, then Mediterranean, depot ship 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 6.5.20 Ward, Grays.

PELTER, water tank vessel, Despatch-class. Launched 19.3.04 Day Summers. 405 tons, 115(pp)x21x10ft. TE 300ihp. Served at Portsmouth. On sale list 1946.

PEMBROKE, harbour service, base ship, Chatham; diving tender 6.17, renamed GANNET 6.17 (ex-TRENT, ex-flatiron gunboat, Medina-class), built 1877, 363 tons. Sold 21.2.23.

PEMBROKE (1922), base ship – see PRINCE RUPERT, monitor, Lord Clive-class.

PEMBROKE CASTLE, fishing trawler. Built 1893, 153grt, Aberdeen-reg A.531. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PENARTH, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3437, T.91 (6.18), T./8 (early 1919). Launched 21.5.18 Lobnitz. 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 4.2.19 in the North Sea.

PENELOPE, light cruiser, later minelayer, Arethusa-class, ordered 9.12, 8A (1914), 92 (1.18), 17 (4.18). Launched 25.8.14 Vickers. 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 from 1915, 7th LCS Grand Fleet in 1918, fitted for minelaying 11.17, 70 mines (3 operations, laid 210). Sold 10.24 Stanlee.

PENELOPE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 201, 4327 (Fishery flag No. after 6.18). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats. (Also listed as motor drifter with same name and numbers – see separate listing)

PENELOPE, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.201, 4327. Built 1914. In service 12.14-1920.

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

PENGUIN, hired trawler, Adty No 528. Built 1902, 190grt, Plymouth-reg PH.178. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

PENGUIN (RAN), harbour service, base ship, Sydney (ex- composite screw sloop. Osprey-class), built 1876, 1130 tons. Sold 1924.

PENGUIN (1923) (RAN), depot ship – see ENCOUNTER (RAN), light cruiser.

PENGUIN II, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 151grt, Scarborough-reg SH.223. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PENHALLOW, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.301) conversion. Built 1913, 4318grt. In service 10.15-23.5.17, armament not listed, other name CENTURY.

PENN, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.50 (9.15), F.19 (1.17), F.16 (1.18), G.74 (4.18). Launched 8.4.16 John Brown. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Sold 31.10.21 W. & A. T. Burden.

PENNAN, hired drifter, Adty No 2045. Built 1910, 64grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.401. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

PENNARD CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 138. Built 1907, 259grt, Swansea-reg SA.38. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

PENRICE CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1799. Built 1913, 255grt, Swansea-reg SA.7. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919.

PENSHURST, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.253) conversion. Built 1906, 1191grt. In service 9.11.15, armed with 1-12pdr, 2-6pdr, 2-3pdr, other names MANFORD, Q.7. Sunk 25.12.17 by U.110 off the Bristol Channel.

PENTSTEMON, 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.53 (1.16), T.70 (1.18). Launched 5.2.16 Workman Clark. 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 20.4.20, renamed LILA.

PENTOWER (ex-CLEOPATRA), hired rescue tug. Built 1913, 102grt. In service briefly in 1917.

PENYLAN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1906, 3,875grt - lost 19.10.16, Eastern Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

PEONY, 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.39 (9.15), T.71 (1.18). Launched 25.8.15 McMillan. 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 20.8.19 T. R. Sales, resold.

PERA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1903, 7635grt - lost 19.10.17, Eastern Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un)

PERCH, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 193, 4323 (Fishery flag No. after 6.18). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

PERDITA, minelayer, mercantile conversion, Y4.44 (pendant no. for fleet messenger). Built 1910, 543grt, 10.5kts. Fitted out at Mudros 1.16. Armament:1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA, 100 mines. In service 7.8.15-21.8.19.

PEREGRINE, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.60 (9.15), G.65 (1.17), H.94 (11.18). Launched 29.5.16 John Brown. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Sold 15.11.21 Cashmore.

PEREGRINE, flotilla supply ship No 6, mercantile. Built 1892, 1681grt. In commissioned service 4.8.14-22.11.15, flew white ensign. Wrecked c29.12.17.

PEREGRINE II, Admiralty blockship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1892, 1681grt, 280ft. Purchased, held in reserve at Medway. In commissioned service 21.5.18-28.2.19, purchased 28.2.19 as store hulk. Sold 20.3.22. (also listed as boom defence vessel)

PERICLES, fishing trawler. Built 1910, 208grt, Hull-reg H.131. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PERIDOT, hired trawler, Adty No 733. Built 1894, 214grt, Hull-reg H.234. In service 12.14-1.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Mercantile loss 10.7.17.

PERIHELION, hired trawler, Adty No 608. Built 1914, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.197. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1920. Served as INVERCLYDE in WW2.

PERILIA, hired drifter, Adty No 2001. Built 1912, 83grt, Banff-reg BF. 428. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

PERILLA, hired motor drifter. Built 1914, 18grt, Padstow-reg PW.37. In service 9.15-1919.

PERIM, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1588) conversion. Built 1877, 1348grt. Released as unsuitable.

PERIWINKLE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 125 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

PERLONA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 118, 4320 (Fishery flag No. after 6.18). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats. (Also listed as motor drifter with same name and numbers – see below)

PERLONA, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.118, 4320. Built 1895, 57grt. In service 12.14-1919.

PERO (PEDRO-) GOMEZ, hired paddle tug. Built 1869, 96grt. In service 30.12.14-28.3.19. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

PERRAN, hired screw tug. Built 1907, 35grt. In service 8.16-11.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

PERSEUS, ex-3rd-class protected cruiser, P or Pyramus-class. Sold 1913-14.

PERSEVERANCE (1914) - see METEOR, iron dockyard paddle tug

PERSIAN EMPIRE, hired trawler, Adty No 799. Built 1899, 195grt, Hull-reg H.476. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Log Book Availability.

PERSIER, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1910, 3874grt - lost 11.12.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

PERSIMMON, 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.4 (4.19). Launched 4.3.19 Osbourne Graham. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Sold 12.8.20 M. Mazza, sale cancelled, resold 13.10.22 Dundas Simpson to BU.

PERSIMON, hired trawler, Adty No 302. Built 1911, 255grt, Grimsby-reg GY.126. In service 8.14-1.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Mercantile loss 5.6.15.

PERSISTIVE, hired drifter, Adty No 1003. Built 1908, 82grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.42. In service 1.15-2.16 as net vessel. Mined 9.2.16 off Dover.

PERT, paddle tug, enlarged Robust-class. Launched 4.4.16 Thornycroft. 1023 tons, 178(oa), 170(pp)x36x12 ft. 2000ihp, 13kts. Believe flew blue ensign. BU 1962.

PERTH, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, MI.23 (on coming into service), MI.17 (1.18), (no pendant. assigned 6.18). Built 1915, 2502grt, 14.5kts. Armament: 3-4.7in. In service 27.8.15-18.9.19. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Log Book Availability.

PERTHSHIRE, dummy battleship No. 10 VANGUARD, later water carrier, later oiler, mercantile conversion. Launched 1893 Hawthorn Leslie. 9336tons/5865grt, 420(pp)x54ft. TE 3000ihp, 12kts. Dummy battleship conversion ordered 21.10.14, hired 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 during 3.15. Believed based at Loch Ewe on patrol in North Atlantic to c10.15. Paid off in UK by 10.15, purchased by Admiralty 1915 for conversion to RFA water carrier/oiler, X.05 (1916), X.48 (1.18). Used as water tanker until 3.20, oiler to 1922, then store carrier. Sold 26.2.34, BU in Italy (rfa)

PERUGIA, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1049) conversion. Built 1901, 4348grt. In service 18.4.16, armament not listed, other names MOERAKI, Q.1. Sunk 3.12.16 by U.63 in Gulf of Genoa.

PESHAWUR, squadron supply ship, Y9.1. Built 1905, 7634grt. In commissioned service 3.8.14-2.5.15, flew white ensign. Sunk 9.10.17 by submarine SE of Ballyquintin Point, County Down.

PET, decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.560) conversion. Built 1906, 56grt. In service 2.8.15-9.15, armed with 1-3pdr.

PETARD, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.66 (9.15), F.20 (1.17), F.32 (1.18), G.29 (4.18), G.A7 (11.18). Launched 24.3.16 Denny. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Grays, BU 10.23.

PETER & JOHN, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.182. Built 1898, 32 net reg tons, Berwick-reg BK.182. In service 3.15-6.15.

PETER BARRINGTON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4423. Launched 13.3.19, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed CARIAMA Il.

PETER BLUMBERRY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3583. Launched 18.10.17, 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. Served as minesweeper, escort. Sold 1921, renamed INGOU.VILLE.

PETER CAREY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4445. Launched 25.6.19, George Brown. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, renamed CICELY BLANCHE. Served as PETER CAREY in WW2.

PETER DOBBIN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3729. Delivered 23.2.18, Williamson. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921 renamed PHILIPPE. Served in WW2.

PETER HALL, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3795. Launched 6.11.18, Alisa, 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 1922, renamed TRANSPORT UNION. - Served as ALVIS in WW2.

PETER HOFFMAN, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3798. Delivered 8.7.19, Lobnitz. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed K. M. HARDY. Served as French IMBRIN in WW2.

PETER JONES, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4289 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

PETER KILLEN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4207. Delivered 31.3.19, Duthie. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, renamed ame name. later -CRAONNE BEAURIEUX. Served as SIR JOHN LISTER in WW2

PETER LOVETT, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3509. Launched 9.3.17, 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 1922, same name. renamed LOWDOCK 1934.

PETER MAGEE, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4249. Launched 1.5.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed LORD ERNLE.

PETER PAN (ex-HS.84), 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 1918 by Edwards, Millwall, 135grt. Sold 7.22, renamed COCKSPUR.

PETERBOROUGH, hired trawler, Adty No 631. Built 1897, 161grt, Grimsby-reg GY.244. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

PETEREL, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, P.74 (1914), D.88 (9.15), D.68 (1.18), H.54 (9.18). Launched 30.3.99 Palmer. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla Forth or Grimsby. Sold 30.8.19 T. R. Sales.

PETERSFIELD (ex-PORTMADOC, right, Photo Ships), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T./8 (early 1919), T.21 (11.19). Launched 3.3.19 Lobnitz. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Log Book Availability. Wrecked 11.11.31 Tung Yung Island, China.

PETERUGIE, hired drifter. Built 1915, 81grt, Peterhead-reg PD.210. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel, mooring tender.

PETREL, hired trawler, Adty No 363. Built 1893, 151grt, Sunderland-reg SD.5. In service 8.14-11.14 as minesweeper. Mercantile loss 30.3.17.

PETREL, hired drifter, Adty No 2488. Built 1907, 86grt, Banff-reg BF.914. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

PETREL, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1892, 192grt. Armed with 1-3pdr. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

PETREL (ex-HS.40), 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, 55grt. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

PETRELLA, RFA petrol/spirit carrier, same class as water carrier PETRONEL, X.78 (7.17), X.49 (1.18). Launched 16.2.18 Dunlop Bremner. 1024 tons, 164(oa), 155(pp)x28x11ft. TE 500ihp, 9.5kts. Sunk 1944 and raised. Sold 1948, renamed CAPTAIN MIKES (rfa)

PETRO, hired screw tug. Built 1891, 34grt. In service 12.17-4.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

PETROBUS, RFA petrol/spirit carrier, same class water carrier PETRONEL, X.77 (7.17), X.50 (1.18). Launched 8.11.17 Dunlop Bremner. 1024 tons, 164(oa), 155(pp)x28x11ft. TE 500ihp, 9.5kts. Arrived 24.2.59 Ward, Grays (rfa)

PETROLEA, fleet messenger, Y4.7. Built 1904, 202grt. In service 6.10.14-6.10.15, flew red ensign; oiler (Y7.105) from 7.10.15.

PETROLEUM, RFA oiler/group freighting tanker, D.99 (1914), N.92 (9.15) X.10 (1.16), X.51 (1.18). Launched 18.11.02 Swan Hunter. 9900 tons, 381(oa), 370(pp)x48x23ft. TE 2000ihp, 12kts. Purchased 3.05, first naval oiler. Armament: 1-3pdr (from 6.15). Handed over 26.2.37 Ward in part payment for MAJESTIC (rfa)

PETRONEL, water tank vessel, X.79 (7.17), X.52 (1.18). Launched 27.4.18 Dunlop Bremner. 1024 tons, 155(pp)x28x11ft. TE 500ihp, 9kts. Sold 6.47, renamed PASS OF GLENCOE

PETUNIA, 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.66 (1.16), T.72 (1.18). Launched 3.4.16 Workman Clark. 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 16.12.22 Batson Syndicate.

PETUNIA, hired trawler, Adty No 941. Built 1899, 180grt, Milford Haven-reg M.23. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed PETUNIA II 12.15.

PETUNIA III, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 209grt, Grimsby-reg GY.710. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PEVENSEY CASTLE, hired drifter, Adty No 1895. Built 1913, 101grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.199. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

PEVERIL, decoy or Q-ship, cargo ship conversion. Built 1904, 1459grt. In service 18.2.15-21.4.15 and 17.2.17, armament not listed, other names PUMA, Q.36, STEPHENSON. Sunk 6.11.17 by submarine outside Straits of Gibraltar.

PEYTON, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.72 (9.15), G.66 (1.17), H.96 (11.18). Launched 2.5.16 Denny. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Morecambe.

PHAETON, light cruiser, later minelayer, Arethusa-class, ordered 9.12, 6A (1914), 93 (1.18), 45 (4.18). Launched 21.10.14 Vickers. 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. 4th LCS, Grand Fleet 1915, then 1st LCS 1915-18, fitted for minelaying 8.17, 74 mines (5 operations, laid 358). Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 16.1.23 King, Troon.

PHALAROPE, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 124grt, SHull-reg H.274. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PHALAROPE, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3028. Built 1904, 58grt, Banff-reg BF.1128. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1918 as hydrophone vessel.

PHASE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3939, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 26.1.20, Smith, Buckie. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 26.1.20, same name. Served in WW2.

PHEASANT, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.74 (9.15), G.89 (1.17). Launched 23.10.16 Fairfield. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Mined 1.3.17 off Orkneys.

PHIDO, described as water carrier, but listed under water tank vessels. No other details.

PHILIP GODBY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3783. Launched 24.9.18, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, same name. renamed CISNELL 1924.

PHILOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.43 (from about 4.16), X.53 (1.18). Launched 5.4.16 Tyne Iron SB. 2200 tons, 210(pp)x34x12ft. TE 700ihp, 12kts.  Hulk 1956. Sold 1967 (rfa)

PHILOMEL, light cruiser, ex-3rd class protected cruiser, Pearl-class. Launched 28.8.90 Devonport DY. 2,575 tons, 278(oa), 265(pp)x41x15ft. TE 7500ihp, 19kts. Armament: 8-4.7in, 8-3pdr. Armour: 2.5in deck, 2in guns. To New Zealand Govt. 1914. Pacific 1914, Mediterranean and Persian Gulf 1914-17, RAN 1917-18. Log Book Availability. Depot ship 3.21. Sold 17.1.47 Strongman & Co NZ, hull scuttled 6.8.49 off E coast of New Zealand.

PHILORTH, hired drifter, Adty No 2111. Built 1907, 100grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.211. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-2.19 as net vessel. Foundered 24.2.19 en route from Syra to Malta.

PHINEAS BEARD, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3588. Launched 17.11.17, 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. Sold 1920, same name. Served in WW2.

PHINGASK, hired drifter, Adty No 599. Built 1908, 97grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.296. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1920 as minesweeper, depot vessel. Renamed JULIUS 10.19.

PHOEBE, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.82 (9.15), F.53 (1.17), F.55 (1.18), D.59 (9.18). Launched 20.11.16 Fairfield. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917/18, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sold 15.11.21 Cashmore.

PHOEBE, hired trawler, Adty No 44. Built 1906, 178grt, Hull-reg H.881. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed PHOEBE II 12.15.

PHOEBE Ill, fishing trawler. Built 1907, 278grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.121. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PHOENIX, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class, H.75 (1914), H.94 (1.18). Launched 9.10.11 Vickers. 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. Sunk 14.5.18 by Austrian submarine in the Adriatic. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915.

PHOSPHOROUS, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4122. Delivered 21.2.19, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, renamed OCEAN SPRITE. Served as OCEAN SPRITE in WW2.

PHRONTIS, hired trawler, Adty No 520. Built 1911, 288grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.142. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

PHYLLIS BELMAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1545. Built 1915, 211grt, Aberdeen-reg A.298. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

PHYLLIS MARY, hired drifter, Adty No 3056. Built 1917, 94grt, Grimsby-reg GY.578. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.17-1919. Served in WW2.

PICKLE (ex-SEEADLER), whaler, German vessel seized in South Africa. Built 1913, 167grt. Armament: 1-12pdr, 2-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 in East Africa.

PICTON (c1915) – see SIR THOMAS PICTON, monitor, Lord Clive-class.

PICTON, hired screw tug. Built 1914. In service 4.16-5.18, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

PICTON CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 2672. Built 1911, 245grt, Swansea-reg SA.107. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-2.17 as minesweeper. Mined 19.2.17 off Dartmouth.

PIERCY BRETT, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4434, building Hall Russell. Cancelled after 11.18.

PIGEON, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.59 (9.15), F.21 (1.17), F.18 (1.18), H.67 (4.18). Launched 3.3.16 Hawthorn Leslie. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, New Holland.

PIGMY (ex-SIR LOTHIAN NICHOLSON), tender to depot ship or training establishment, described as special servicevessel. Built 1897, 100 tons. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. Broken up 5.38.

PIGEON, hired trawler, Adty No 378. Built 1897, 166grt, Hull-reg H.155. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed PIGEON II 12.15.

PIKE, boom defence vessel, ex-flatiron gunboat, Ant-class. Launched 16.10.70 Campbell & Johnston, North Woolwich, 254 tons. Served in Solent, on boom defence 8.14. Sold 27.3.20 G. Sharpe.

PILOT, tug, Rover-class, W.62 (1.18). Launched 2.9.09 Chatham DY. 620 tons, 153(oa), 145(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1400ihp, 11kts. Served in Portsmouth and Portland, believe flew blue ensign, rescue tug from 1917. Arrived 27.3.60 in Holland to BU.

PILOT ME, hired drifter, Adty No 1103. Built 1909, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.353. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

PILOT STAR, hired drifter, Adty No 1830. Built 1907, 92grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1060. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

PILOTWHALE (Z.14), Admiralty whaler, ordered 15.3.15, Adty No 877. 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 20.4.20, same name.

PIMPERNEL, hired drifter, Adty No 1159. Built 1909, 88grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.390. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as PHYLLIS ROSE in WW2.

PINA, steamship, presumably Admiralty blockship. One of possibly three vessels (others - unnamed dredger and FIERAMOSCA) scuttled at Suvla Beach, W Gallipoli peninsula by the 18 December 1915 for the final evacuation, served as breakwater (ms – lists a PINA, cargo steamship, built 1883, 1,986grt, but believed lost March 1917. This is the only pre-WW1 PINA not definitely accounted for) (not included in Dittmar; Rn/ms)

PINCHER, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, D.87 (2.15), H.C2 (4.18). Launched 15.3.10 Denny. 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. Wrecked 24.7.18 on the Seven Stones.

PINEWOLD, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 141grt, Grimsby-reg GY.177. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PINEWOOD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1914, 2,219grt - lost 17.2.18, St George's Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

PINNER (ex-PORTREATH), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, N.98 (6.19), T.03 (11.19). Launched 15.4.19 Lobnitz. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Completed as survey vessel, named FITZROY 3.19, minesweeper 1939. Mined 27.5.42 off Great Yarmouth.

PINTA, decoy or Q-ship, auxiliary cutter conversion. Built 1893, 101grt. In service 4.7.17-22.11.17, armament not listed.

PINTAIL, hired trawler, Adty No 382. Built 1908, 199grt, Hull-reg H.982. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

PIONEER (RAN), light cruiser, ex-3rd-class protected cruiser, P or Pyramus-class. Launched 28.6.99 Chatham DY. 2,200 tons, 318(oa), 305(pp)x36x16ft. TE 7000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 8-4in, 8-3pdr, 2-18in tt; reduced to 4-3pdr in 1916. RAN 28.12.12. Australian waters to 1915, East Africa 1915-16, then paid off at Sydney. Sold 1924 at Sydney.

PIONEER, hired screw tug. Built 1906, 47grt. In service as BDV, 1916-7.20, renamed TRACKER 4.18, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

PIONEER II, hired yacht, Pendant No 085. Built 1914, 366grt/399TM. Armament: 1-12pdr, 2-6pdr. In service 21.10.15-14.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

PIONEER III, hired drifter, Adty No 2724. Built 1893, 95grt, Peterhead-reg PD.54. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

PIROUETTE, tunnel minesweeper, Dance-class, ordered as "tunnel tugs" (screw in tunnel) by War Department for Mesopotamia, transferred 12.17, 1645 (pendant. no). Launched 10.9.17 Rennie Forrest. 265 tons, 130(pp)x26x4ft. Compound 450ihp, 9.5kts. Armament: 1-3pdr. Based at Dunkirk 1918, clearing mines off Flanders coast. Returned 1920 to War Dept.

PISCATOR, hired drifter, Adty No 2760. Built 1907, 83grt, Berwick-reg BK.26. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed PISCATOR II 9.17.

PISCATOR, hired drifter. Built 1899, 53grt, Scarborough-reg SH.188. In service 1.17-1919 as gunnery tender.

PISCATORIAL II, hired drifter, Adty No 3300. Built 1916, 93grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.762. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.16-12.17 as net vessel. Disappeared 29.12.17 off Newhaven.

PISCES, hired drifter. Built 1907, 94grt, Banff-reg BF.882. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service.

PITBLAE, hired drifter, Adty No 793. Built 1908, 93grt, Inverness-reg INS.357. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper, boom defence vessel. Served as GUIDE US in WW2.

PITFOUR, hired trawler, Adty No 2976. Built 1916, 227grt, Peterhead-reg PD.241. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 10.16-1919 as minelayer, then minesweeper.

PITGAVENY, hired drifter, Adty No 2449. Built 1909, 88grt, Inverness-reg INS.11. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

PITSTRUAN, hired trawler, Adty No 89. Built 1913, 206grt, Aberdeen-reg A.585. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-4.17 as minesweeper. Mined 13.4.17 off Nose Head Light House.

PITTENDRUM, hired drifter, Adty No 2113. Built 1913, 84grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.544. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

PITULLIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2390. Built 1907, 99grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.221. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

PLACEO, hired drifter, Adty No 1814. Built 1910, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.553. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel.

PLADDA, decoy or Q-ship - see LAGGAN (ex-Pladda), cargo ship conversion.

PLANTIN, hired drifter, Adty No 1400. Built 1912, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.453. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-4.17 as net vessel. Mined 26.4.17 off Standfast Point.

PLANUDES, Q-ship – see GUNNER, Admiralty trawler, Military class.

PLASSY, naval hospital ship, YA.4 (assigned c 11.14). Built 1901, Caird. 7346grt, 450x50ft. Hired, in service 3.8.14-8.5.18, flew red ensign.

PLATYPUS, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 4. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

PLATYPUS (RAN), sea-going depot ship, Navy order, C8 (1.18). Launched 28.10.16 John Brown. 3476 tons, 325(oa), 310(pp)x44x15ft. TE 2650ihp,14kts. Submarine depot ship at Campbeltown and Killybegs 1917-18. Renamed PENGUIN 8.29, PLATYPUS 3.41. On sale list 12.57.

PLAYMATES, hired drifter, Adty No 1898. Built 1907, 93grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1079. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

PLEASANCE, hired drifter, Adty No 1966. Built 1909, 80grt, Scarborough-reg SH.168. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.15-1919 as net vessel.

PLEASANTS, hired drifter, Adty No 567. Built 1913, 86grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.350. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

PLEIADES, hired drifter, Adty No 2733. Built 1907, 90grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.489. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.15-1920 as net vessel.

PLEIONE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 92. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

PLETHOS, hired trawler, Adty No 468. Built 1913, 210grt, Aberdeen-reg A.545. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-4.18 as minesweeper. Mined 23.4.18 off Montrose.

PLOUGHBOY, hired drifter, Adty No 1909. Built 1912, 102grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1177. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 9.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

PLOVER, boom defence vessel, ex-composite gunboat, Pigmy-class. Launched 18.10.88 Pembroke DY, 755 tons. Served in Gibraltar, on boom defence 8.14. Sold 27.4.27 at Gibraltar.

PLOVER, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.65 (9.15), G.67 (1.17). Launched 3.3.16 Hawthorn Leslie. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Hayle.

PLUCKY, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.67 (9.15), G.68 (1.17), G.A6 (9.18), D.2A (11.18). Launched 21.4.16 Scotts. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Preston, BU 6.24.

PLUCKY, ex-gunboat, described as miscellaneous special service vessel. Launched 13.7.70 Portsmouth DY. 196 tons, 7kts. Served at Portsmouth 1914-18. Renamed BANTERER 6.15. Sold 1928.

PLUMGARTH, hired screw tug. Built 1908, 164grt. Harbour service 1.6.16-9.12.19. 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.

PLUMLEAF (ex-TRINOL), RFA oiler/fleet attendant tanker, Leaf-class, pendants X.63 (2.16 while building under original name), Y7.179. Launched 4.8.16 Swan Hunter. 12300 tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Sunk 4.4.42 by aircraft at Malta, raised and BU 1947 (rfa)

PLUMPTON, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 900, T.32 (9.18). Launched 20.3.16 McMillan. 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. Mined off Belgian Coast 19.10.18, beached, later BU in situ.

PLUNGER (ex-TRITON), hired rescue tug, W.65 (9.18). Built 1900, 173grt. In service 6.3.18-27.1.19.

PLUTUS, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1910, 1,189grt - lost 24.4.17, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

PLYM, hired trawler, Adty No 1273. Built 1904, 193grt, Hull-reg H.25. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.17-1919 as minesweeper.

POCHARD, paddle minesweeper, Sea Bird or Fulmar-class, ordered 1918, building Ailsa SB, cancelled 10.12.18.

POCHARD, fishing trawler. Built 1889, 146grt, Aberdeen-reg A.250. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Sunk 28.6.18.

POET CHAUCER, tug, Poet-class. Approved to complete as part of Admiralty programme 30.5.18. Launched 8.10.19 Bailey, Hong Kong. 239 tons gross. 105(pp)x25 ft. TE 135 (nominal) hp. Believe flew blue ensign. To sale list 10.19, but retained. Lost 19.12.41 at Hong Kong.

POET LANGLAND, tug, Poet-class. Approved to complete as part of Admiralty programme 30.5.18. Launched 1919 Bailey, Hong Kong. 239 tons gross. 105(pp)x25 ft. TE 135 (nominal) hp. Believe flew blue ensign. To sale list 10.19, to Federated Malay States 23.6.20.

POINTER, hired trawler, Adty No 1196. Built 1906, 198grt, Aberdeen-reg A.57. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

POINTZ CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 2666. Built 1914, 283grt, Swansea-reg SA.5. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

POLA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1898, 3,061grt - lost 18.3.17, Atlantic W of NW France (H/L/Lr/te/un)

POLAR PRINCE, hired trawler, Adty No 95. Built 1915, 194grt, North Shields-reg SN.171. In service 9.15-1919 as minesweeper.

POLAR PRINCE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1895, 3,611grt - lost 18.9.17, Atlantic off NW Morocco (H/L/Lr/te/un)

POLDOWN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1904, 1,370grt - lost 9.10.17, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/dk/te/un/wi)

POLEAXE (ex-T.19ii), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian T.13-24 group, Axe-name, Adty No. 4335. Built as replacement for Russian T.19i, wrecked 3.10.16 before acceptance. Launched 8.17, Cochrane. 304grt/540 tons, 135(pp)x23x12ft. TE 500ihp, 11kts. Reported seized in White Sea 3.8.18, but possibly one of eight handed over by White Russians. Armament: 1-12pdr Served as minesweeper. Sold 22.7.21 renamed DORBIE.

POLGOWAN (ex-MACEDONIA), fleet messenger, Y4.22. Built 1900, 4347grt. In service 6.15-2.17, flew red ensign; collier (Y3.1499) from 23.2.17.

POLISH MONARCH (ex-POLMONT, ex-KARPAT), water carrier, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1912, 4292grt. In commissioned service 13.3.16-15.3.16, collier (Y3.1102) from 30.4.16.

POLLUX, hired screw tug. Built 1914, over 70grt. In service 5.2.15-21.1.20. 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.

POLLY (also C.410, borne with name from about 1920), small berthing tug. Built 1904 Bailey, Hong Kong. 150 tons. Purchased 1916, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 5.31.

POLLY BRIDGE, fleet messenger, Y4.77. Built 1916, 403grt. In service 22.3.18-21.12.18, flew red ensign.

POLRUAN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1907, 3,692grt - lost 25.10.16, North Sea (H/Lr/wi)

POLSHANNON (ex-BIRKENFELS), described as water carrier, but listed under water tank vessels, P.72 (1915), X.25(1.16), X.54 (1.18). Built 1910, 6121grt, German prize. In service from 3.9.15, served in the Mediterranean, flew blue-ensign. Sold4.7.21, renamed PINNA.

POLYANTHUS, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Aubretia-type, ordered 12.16, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.73 (1.18). Launched 24.9.17 Lobnitz. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2500ihp, 17.5kts. Armament: 2-4in, 1-3pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship, other name DEVERILL. Sold 25.1.21 Clan Line, renamed COLIMA.

POMONA, hired trawler, Adty No 401. Built 1899, 161grt, Hull-reg H.462. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.14-12.18.

POMONE, harbour service, training ship, Dartmouth (ex-3rd-class protected cruiser, Pelorus-class), built 1897, 2135 tons. Sold 25.10.22.

POMONE (1920), harbour service – see BOADICEA, ex-Scout cruiser, Boadicea/Active-class.

PONEMAH, patrol vessel, ex-Trinidad Customs auxiliary schooner. 69grt. Armed with 1-6pdr. In service 19.2.17-c21.2.19 in West Indies.

PONTEFRACT, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 901, T.C2 (9.18). Launched 2.5.16 Murdoch & Murray. 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 6.9.22 Bond.

PONTOS, Admiralty blockship. Built 1900, 5703grt, 430ft (wi - built 1891, 2,265grt, 305ft). Owned by Andros, Greece-reg. Purchased 1914 for Scapa Flow. Scuttled 1914 - No.4 Barrier, in middle of Water Sound, between South Ronaldshay & Burray islands (wi - in 58.50.24N, 02.54.05W). Wreck lies in centre of the Sound, partly visible (Lr/D/wi).

PONTYPOOL (ex-POLPERRO), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3445. Launched 25.6.18 Lobnitz. 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.

PONUS, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1902, 5,077grt - lost 3.11.16, English Channel (H/Lr/wi)

POONAH, hired trawler, Adty No 530, 550. Built 1903, 171grt, Hull-reg H.737. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-8.15 as minesweeper. Sunk 18.8.15 in collision near Stromness.

POPPY, 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.47 (1.16), T.74 (1.18). Launched 9.11.15 Swan Hunter. 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 9.4.23 Rees, Llanelly.

POPPY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 197. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

POPPY (ex-THIRTY SIX), hired drifter. Built 1902, 76grt, Buckie-reg BCK.175. In service 7.15-1920 as examination vessel. Renamed RECLUSE 8.18.

PORCUPINE, destroyer, 27-knotter, designated A-class, N.19 (1914), D.OA (9.15), D.69 (1.18). Launched 19.9.95 Palmer. 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.

PORPOISE (was to be named KENNINGTON 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class "special boat", H.27 (1914), H.95 (1.18). Launched 21.7.13 Thornycroft. 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 23.2.20 Thornycroft for resale to Brazil as ALEXANDRINO DEALENCA, later MARANHAO.

PORPOISE, listed as patrol vessel, ex-Nigerian paddle tug. Armed with 2-12pdr/1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 in West Africa.

PORT JACKSON, fishing trawler. Built 1904, 197grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.6. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PORTHKERRY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1911, 1,920grt - lost 20.5.17, English Channel (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un/wi)

PORTIA, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.73 (9.15), G.84 (1.17), H.A6 (1.18). Launched 10.8.16 Scotts. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Milford Haven.

PORTIA, hired yacht, Pendant No 026. Built 1906, 433grt/527TM. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.10.14-1.4.19, renamed PORTIA II 12.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

PORTIA, fleet messenger, Y4.36. Built 1906, 494grt. In commissioned service from 23.7.15, flew white ensign. Sunk 2.8.15 by U.28 off the Scillies.

PORTIA III, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 178grt, Grimsby-reg GY.828. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PORTSMOUTH, hired trawler, Adty No 800. Built 1903, 178grt, Bristol-reg BL.10. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

POSEIDON, hired drifter. Built 1913, 96grt, Buckie-reg BCK.157. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service. Served in WW2.

POWERFUL (ex-FLYING HUNTRESS), hired paddle tug. Built 1878, 182grt. In service 1.5.18-13.5.18. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

POWERFUL, harbour service, training ship, Devonport, renamed IMPREGNABLE 11.19 (ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Powerful-class), built 1895, 14200 tons. Sold 31.8.29.

POWERFUL II, harbour service, training ship, renamed IMPREGNABLE II 11.19, DEFIANCE 1.31 (ex-ANDROMEDA, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Diadem-class), built 1897, 11000 tons. Sold 8.56.

POWERFUL III, harbour service, training ship, renamed IMPREGNABLE IV 11.19 (ex-CAROLINE, ex-corvette, ex-composite screw sloop, Satellite-class), built 1882, 1420 tons. Sold 31.8.29.

POWHATAN, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1898, 6,117grt - lost 6.4.17, Atlantic off N Scotland (H/L/Lr/te/un)

POWIS CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 3318. Built 1916, 275grt, Swansea-reg SA.68. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

PREFECT, hired trawler, Adty No 1984. Built 1916, 302grt, Grimsby-reg GY.737. Armament: 1-4 in, 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 3.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served as NORLAND in WW2.

PREMIER, hired trawler, Adty No 514, 848. Built 1908, 253grt, Grimsby-reg GY.385. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

PREMIER, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1907, 254grt. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

PREMIER, hired screw tug. Built 1894, 83grt. In service.6.18-22.1.19. 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.

PREMIER II, hired drifter, Adty No 2736. Built 1906, 71grt, Scarborough-reg SH.152. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.16-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

PRESENT FRIENDS, hired drifter, Adty No 1565. Built 1914, 89grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.89. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

PRESENT HELP, hired drifter, Adty No 222. Built 1911, 82grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1120. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper, patrol boat. Served in WW2.

PRESENTER, hired drifter. Built 1915, 106grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.323. In service 10.16-1919 as minefields tender.

PRESIDENT, harbour service, RNVR drillship, London (ex-BUZZARD, ex-composite screw sloop, Nymphe-class), built 1887, 1140 tons. Sold 6.9.21.

PRESIDENT (1921) – see MARJORAM, convoy sloop, wrecked 1.21.

PRESIDENT (1922) – see SAXIFRAGE, convoy sloop.

PRESIDENT, hired trawler, Adty No 721. Built 1907, 257grt, Grimsby-reg GY.762. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1919. Renamed PRESIDENCY 2.15.

PRESIDENT STEVENS, fishing trawler. Built 1905, 212grt, Ostend-reg O.85. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PRESS HOME, hired drifter, Adty No 2152. Built 1908, 77grt, Buckie-reg BCK.7. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel.

PRESTATYN, (ex-PORLOCK), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4360, T.5N (11.18), T.2N (11.19). Launched 6.11.18 Lobnitz. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 22.1.23 Rees, Llanelly.

PRESTIGE, hired drifter, Adty No 2151. Built 1907, 81grt, Buckie-reg BCK.156. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

PRESTOL, RFA oiler/tanker, Belgol-class, X.55 (1.18). Launched 4.9.17 Napier & Miller. 4900 tons, 355(oa), 320(pp)x41x20ft. TE 3375ihp, 14kts. Arrived 6.8.58 White, St. Davids (rfa)

PRESTON, hired drifter, Adty No 76. Built 1906, 84grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.121. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel.

PRETORIA, hired trawler, Adty No 368. Built 1902, 180grt, Hull-reg H.701. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.14-1920 as minesweeper.

PRETORIA, hired trawler, Adty No 32. Built 1906, 283grt, Grimsby-reg GY.180. In service 3.15-9.15 as minesweeper. Renamed PRETORIA II 5.15. Mercantile loss 10.7.17.

PRETORIA, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 159grt, North Shields-reg SN.245. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PREVALENT, decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack conversion. Built 1913, 42grt. In service 30.1.17-4.2.19, armed with 1-12pdr, other name HURTER.

PRIDE, fishing vessel. Built 1904, 62grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.471. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PRIDE O'FIFE, hired drifter, Adty No 2125. Built 1907, 83grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.218. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

PRIDE OF BUCHAN, hired drifter, Adty No 2381. Built 1908, 86grt, Peterhead-reg PD.529. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

PRIDE OF BUCKIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2423. Built 1910, 79grt, Buckie-reg BCK.78. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

PRIDE OF FILEY (ex-EMULATOR), hired drifter, Adty No 1249. Built 1907, 87grt, Scarborough-reg SH.215. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

PRIDE OF MORAY, hired drifter, Adty No 2442. Built 1909, 50grt, Inverness-reg INS.71. In service 5.15-1919 as transport, water carrier. Served in WW2.

PRIM, decoy or Q-ship - see WESTPHALIA, store carrier.

PRIME, hired drifter, Adty No 2289. Built 1914, 101grt, Buckie-reg BCK.185. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

PRIMEVERE, hired drifter, Adty No 1925. Built 1914, 100grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.345. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 10.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

PRIMROSE, 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.96 (2.15), T.29 (9.15), T.75 (1.18). Launched 29.6.15 Simons. 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 9.4.23 Rees, Llanelly.

PRIMROSE, hired drifter, Adty No 2123. Built 1907, 87grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.163. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed PRIMROSE II 8.15.

PRIMROSE (ex-ST. GEORGE), hired screw tug. Built 1892, 150grt. In service 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.

PRIMROSE, hired screw tug. Built 1906, 52grt. In service 8.16-5.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

PRIMROSE, hired drifter. Built 1906, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1016. In service 9.15-1920 as boom defence vessel, water carrier.

PRIMROSE III, hired drifter, Adty No 2052. Built 1915, 89grt, Peterhead-reg PD.238. In service 12.15-1919 as fleet tender. Served as FAWN in WW2.

PRIMULA, 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.55 (1.16). Launched 6.12.15 Swan Hunter. 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 1.3.16 by U.35 in the Mecilterranean.

PRINCE, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.77 (9.15), G.43 (1.17), G.42 (1.18), F.92 (9.18). Launched 26.7.16 Stephen. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Hayle.

PRINCE, hired screw tug. Built 1885, 45grt. In service 8.14-6.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

PRINCE (ex-PRINZ ADALBERT), accommodation ship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1902, 6060grt. In commissioned service at Invergordon 17.12.14-23.12.16. Renamed PRINCETOWN 1.16.

PRINCE ABBAS, armed boarding steamer, also listed as miscellaneous, mercantile conversion. Built 1892, 2030grt. Armament: not listed. In commissioned service 5.6.15-29.5.16. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Returned to mercantile service, sunk 9.7.17 by U-boat off Fair Island.

PRINCE ALBERT, hired drifter, Adty No 1116. Built 1902, 64grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.462. In service 3.15-4.15 as net vessel.

PRINCE CHARLES, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.402) conversion. Built 1905, 373grt. In service 8.8.15-1.16, armed with 2-6pdr, 2-3pdr. Sunk 5.3.16 in mercantile service.

PRINCE CHARLES, fishing trawler. Built 1904, 226grt, Ostend-reg O.36. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PRINCE CONSORT, fishing trawler. Built 1890, 154grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1036. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PRINCE EDWARD (ex-PRINCE OF WALES), paddle netlayer, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1887, 1547grt. 1-3pdr. Purchased 28.1.15. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 12.2.20 T. C. Pas.

PRINCE EUGENE, monitor, Lord Clive-class, M.10 (4.15), M.11 (1.18). Name change: M.11, until 6.15. Launched 14.7.15 Harland & Wolff, Govan. 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, plan to add 1-18in cancelled). 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, Ostend 10 May 1918. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Preston.

PRINCE GEORGE, pre-dreadnought battleship, Majestic-class, D.46 (1914), P.86 (9.15), P.9A (1.19). Launched 22.8.95 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 1914 went abroad, most of class to Mediterranean, later disarmed, became depot ship or unarmed transport. Renamed VICTORIOUS II 7.18, PRINCE GEORGE 2.19. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 21.9.21 Cohen, resold and foundered 30.12.21 off Kamperduin on passage to Germany to BU.

PRINCE GEORGE, hired screw tug. Built 1898, 27grt. In service 8.14-7.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

PRINCE GEORGE, naval hospital ship, YA.12 (assigned c 11.14). Built 1910, Swan Hunter. 3372grt, 306x42ft., Flew red ensign

PRINCE LEO, hired trawler, Adty No 1634. Built 1913, 218grt, Grimsby-reg GY.920. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

PRINCE OF WALES, pre-dreadnought battleship, improved London or Queen-class, 81 (1914), 94 (1.18), N.46 (4.18). 1898 or 1900 Estimates, launched 25.3.02 Chatham 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 at end of year, to Mediterranean 1915, harbour service 1917-19. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Sold 12.4.20 Ward, Milford Haven.

PRINCE PALATINE, hired trawler, Adty No 341. Built 1914, 256grt, Hull-reg H.95. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel. Served as LORD DARLING in WW2.

PRINCE RUPERT, monitor, Lord Clive-class, M.07 (4.15), M.12 (1.18). Name change: M.10, until 6.15. Launched 20.5.15 Hamilton. 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. Base ship 2.22, renamed PEMBROKE 2.22. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915/16. Sold 5.23 Beardmore.

PRINCE VICTOR, hired trawler, Adty No 1442. Built 1910, 207grt, Grimsby-reg GY.569. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

PRINCEPS, hired trawler, Adty No 1504. Built 1911, 264grt, Grimsby-reg GY.636. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919.

PRINCESS, armed merchant cruiser – see KRONPRINZESSEN CECILIE, dummy battleship.

PRINCESS, hired screw tug. Built 1904, 63grt. In service 8.14-7.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

PRINCESS, hired screw tug. Built 1886, 20grt. In service 8.16-2.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

PRINCESS ALBERTA, fleet messenger, Y4.58. Built 1905, 1586grt. In commissioned service from 4.10.15, flew white ensign. Mined 21.2.17 en route Stavros to Mudros.

PRINCESS ALICE, hired trawler, Adty No 2655. Built 1914, 225grt, North Shields-reg SN.15. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-3.18. Sunk 6.3.18 in collision off Alexandria.

PRINCESS BEATRICE, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 555. Built 1880, 253grt. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 23.4.17-26.6.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

PRINCESS BEATRICE, hired trawler, Adty No 287. Built 1912, 214grt, North Shields-reg SN.202. In service 8.14-10.14 as minesweeper. Mined 5.10.14 off the Belgian Coast.

PRINCESS ENA, fleet messenger, Y4.57. Built 1906, 1198grt. Q ship, armed with 3-12pdr. In commissioned service 30.4.15-6.7.20, flew white ensign; fleet messenger from 4.10.15.

PRINCESS IRENE, minelayer, mercantile conversion, P.47 (1.15). Built 1914, 5934grt, 23kts. Fitted out by Denny. Armament 2-4.7in, 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr AA, 500 mines. In service 20.1.15. Destroyed 27.5.15 by internal explosion at Sheerness.

PRINCESS JULIANA (ex-LORD CURZON), hired trawler, Adty No 199. Built 1905, 266grt, Hull-reg H.824. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

PRINCESS LOUISE, hired trawler, Adty No 1176. Built 1905, 289grt, Hull-reg H.140. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed PRINCESS LOUISE II 3.15.

[Q-ship Section lists trawler PRINCESS LOUISE (ex-PRINCESS MARIA JOSE) as a decoy trap with submarine C.27, and refers to her as fishery trawler PRINCESS MARIA JOSE (later requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control), built 1913, 222grt, Ostend-reg O.38. She does not appear to have served with the patrol organisation, but is included here for reference]

PRINCESS LOUISE (ex-PRINCESS ROYAL), SSV, listed as miscellaneous, N.34(9.15), N.81 (1.18). Built 1912, 1986grt. In commissioned service 3.3.15-4.1.18. Sunk 26.5.18 by submarine off St. Agnes Head.

PRINCESS MARGARET, minelayer, mercantile conversion, P.46 (1.15), N.82 (1.18). Built 1914, 5934grt, 23kts. Fitted out by Denny. Armament 2-4.7in, 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr AA, 500 mines. In service 26.12.14, purchased by Admiralty 14.6.19. Sold 30.5.29 to BU.

[PRINCESS MARIA JOSE, decoy ship - see PRINCESS LOUISE, trawler]

PRINCESS MARIE JOSE, hired trawler, Adty No 1770. Built 1915, 274grt, Hull-reg H.242. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as LOCH HOPE in WW2.

PRINCESS MARY, patrol paddle vessel, later minesweeper, mercantile conversion, Adty No. 0103. Built 1911, 326grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA minesweeper. In service 17.5.16, renamed PRINCESS MARY II 5.16, paddle minesweeper 20.4.19. Served in Mediterranean, based at Malta. Sank 2.8.19 after striking submerged wreck of battleship MAJESTIC off Cape Helles.

PRINCESS MARY, hired trawler, Adty No 1181. Built 1914, 225grt, North Shields-reg SN.27. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

PRINCESS MARY II (1916) - see PRINCESS MARY, patrol paddle vessel.

PRINCESS MAUD, fleet messenger, Y4.63. Built 1902, 1566grt. In commissioned service 5.5.16-4.2.18, flew white ensign. Sunk 10.6.18 by submarine NE of Blyth.

PRINCESS MAY (ex-ELISABETH), hired screw tug. Built 1893, 43grt. In service 8.14-3.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

PRINCESS MELTON, hired trawler, Adty No 322. Built 1901, 224grt, Aberdeen-reg A.440. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

PRINCESS OF SANDWICK, hired drifter, Adty No 990. Built 1907, 50grt, Lerwick-reg LK.588. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

PRINCESS OF WALES, fleet messenger, Y4.30. Built 1896, 183grt, paddle steamer. In service 15.6.17-21.4.20, flew red ensign, renamed PADUA 1917.

PRINCESS OLGA, hired trawler, Adty No 3031. Built 1916, 245grt, North Shields-reg SN.326. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.17-6.18 as minesweeper. Mined 14.6.18 off Le Havre.

PRINCESS ROYAL, battlecruiser, Lion-class, 29 (1914), 95 (1.18), 68 (4.18). Launched 29.4.11 Vickers. 26,350 tons, 700(oa), 660(pp)x88x28ft. Turbine 70000shp, 28kts. Armament: 8-13.5in, 16-4in, 2-21in tt. Armour: 9in sides, 2.5in deck, 9in guns. 1st BCS, Grand Fleet 1914-18. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 19.12.22 Rosyth S. Bkg. Co.

PRINCESS ROYAL, hired trawler, Adty No 518. Built 1913, 213grt, North Shields-reg SN.209. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed PRINCESS ROYAL II 2.15.

PRINCESS ROYAL, hired screw tug. Built 1888, 105grt. In service 23.6.15-11.8.15 and 23.5.18-1918. 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.

PRINCESS VICTORIA, hired trawler, Adty No 1971. Built 1903, 272grt, Hull-reg H.766. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.15-11.15. Sunk 7.11.15 in collision off Ushant.

PRINCESS VICTORIA, hired trawler, Adty No 3320. Built 1916, 245grt, North Shields-reg SN.321. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as MARANO in WW2.

PRINCESS VICTORIA, fleet messenger, Y4.9. Built 1912, 1687grt. Listed as seaplane patrol vessel. In service 1914-2.5.15.

PRINCIPAL, hired drifter, Adty No 604. Built 1908, 91grt, Peterhead-reg PD.520. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, net vessel, Q-ship. Served in WW2.

PRISCILLA (ex-GARLAND), hired yacht, A/P, later tug, Pendant No 053. Built 1888, 179grt/273TM. In service from -1.8.17, later purchased. In A/P role, may have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Sold 31.7.19.

PRIVET (ex-ISLAND QUEEN), decoy or Q-ship, cargo ship conversion. Built 1916, 803grt. In service 23.11.16-11.6.19, armed with 1-4in, 2-12pdr, other names ALCALA, ISLAND QUEEN, Q.19, SWISHER.

PRIZE, decoy or Q-ship - see FIRST PRIZE (ex-ELSE), 3-mast schooner conversion.

PROBUS, decoy or Q-ship, brigantine conversion. Built 1865, 179grt. In service 30.8.15-11.11.18, armed with 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr, other names ELIXIR, Q.30, READY, THIRZA.

PROCEED, hired drifter, Adty No 1427. Built 1901, 64grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.257. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

PROCYON (ex-STRATHMARTIN), hired trawler. Built 1903, 195grt, Aberdeen-reg A.899. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

PRODUCTIVE, hired drifter, Adty No 2181. Built 1906, 73grt, Banff-reg BF.257. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1920 as net vessel.

PROFICIENCY, hired drifter. Built 1913, 82grt, Banff-reg BF.508. In service 12.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

PROGRESS, hired screw tug. Built 1893, 65grt. In service 8.14-9.14, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

PROGRESS II, hired drifter, Adty No 2421. Built 1907, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.956. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as APPLE TREE in WW2.

PROLIFIC, fishing vessel. Built 1906, 60grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.418. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

PROMETHEUS, ex-3rd-class protected cruiser, P or Pyramus-class. Sold 1913-14.

PROMOTIVE, hired drifter. Built 1908, 78grt, Buckie-reg BCK.15. In service 9.18-1919 as hospital vessel. Served in WW2.

PROMPT, iron dockyard paddle tug. Launched 6.7.67 Napier. 136 tons, 90(pp)x17x9 ft. 211ihp. Served in Malta, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 9.22 at Malta.

PROPHET, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1912, 3,230grt - lost 14.11.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

PROSERPINE (sometimes mispelt PROSPERINE), light cruiser, ex-3rd-class protected cruiser, P or Pyramus-class, N.84 (1914, no Pendant No 1.18). Launched 5.12.96 Sheerness DY. 2,135 tons, 313(oa), 300(pp)x36x16ft. TE 7000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 8-4in, 8-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck. 7th CS English Channel 1914, then Egypt and Mesopotamia to 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Suez Canal 2-4 Feb 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 30.11.19, BU at Genoa.

PROSIT, hired drifter, Adty No 1039. Built 1906, 77grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.232. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

PROSPECT, hired drifter, Adty No 1418. Built 1902, 58grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.54. In service 3.15-8.15 as net vessel., but released to civilian service. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control

PROSPECTIVE, hired drifter, Adty No 2260. Built 1910, 75grt, Banff-reg BF.247. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

PROSPERITY, hired drifter, Adty No 2160. Built 1901, 64grt, Banff-reg BF.649. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel. Renamed PROSPERITY II 8.15.

PROSPERITY, hired drifter, Adty No 2753. Built 1906, 72grt, Berwick-reg BK.15. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

PROTEA (1922) (SAN), survey ship – see VERWOOD, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class.

PROTECT, hired drifter, Adty No 1392. Built 1907, 98grt, Banff-reg BF.511. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 4.15-3.17 as net vessel. Mined 16.3.17 off Dover.

PROTECT ME, hired drifter, Adty No 2379. Built 1908, 88grt, Peterhead-reg PD.517. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

PROTECTOR, hired drifter, Adty No 1859. Built 1902, 58grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.143. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

PROTECTOR (RAN), harbour service, gunnery training, Williamstown, renamed CERBERUS 1921 (ex-steel cruiser/flatiron gunboat), built 1884, 920 tons. Sold 10.9.24.

PROVIDER, hired drifter, Adty No 1904. Built 1907, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.999. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 1.16-1919 as net vessel.

PROVIDER, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1688. Built 1901, 48 net reg tons, Peterhead-reg PD.423. Armament: 1-2pdr. In service 4.17-1919. Renamed PROVIDER II 9.17.

PROVIDER, water tank vessel, Minx-class. Launched 10.2.03 Bow McLachlan. 395 tons, 120(oa), 115(pp)x21x9ft. 300ihp, 9kts. Served at Gosport, flew white ensign 1915-18. On sale list 1946.

PRUDENT, dockyard tug. Launched 17.5.05 Bow McLachlan. 325 tons, 125(pp)x24x7 ft. 620ihp, 11.5kts. Served in Chatham, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 7.10.27 Ward.

PRUDENTIA, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1889, 2,791grt - lost 12.1.16, Orkneys (H/Lr/wi)

PSYCHE, light cruiser, ex-3rd-class protected cruiser, P or Pyramus-class. Launched 19.7.98 Devonport DY. 2,135 tons, 313(oa), 300(pp)x36x16ft. TE 7000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 8-4in, 8-3pdr, 2-18in tt; 2-4.7in, 2-3pdr in 1918. Armour: 2in deck. New Zealand 1914, then China Station, RAN 1.7.15. Log Book Availability. Sold 6.22 at Melbourne.

PUFF, Admiralty steel drifter, building Brooke. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18. Completed for commercial service, named PUFF 1920. Served as GOWANHILL in WW2.

PUFFIN, hired trawler, Adty No 659. Built 1907, 199grt, Hull-reg H.974. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

PUFFIN II, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 108. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

PUMA, decoy or Q-ship – see PEVERIL, cargo ship conversion.

PUNCHER (ex-HT.1), 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.

PUP, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 12. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

PURFOL (ex-PLA Hopper No. 6, renamed 10.16), RFA oiler, X.56 (1.18). Built 1907 Fleming & Ferguson. 869grt, 198(pp)x32 ft. TE 116 nominal hp. Commissioned 10.16. Returned to Port of London Authority in 1920 (rfa)

PURLEY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1913, 4,500grt - lost 25.7.17, Atlantic SW of Ireland (H/L/Lr/te/un)

PURSUIT, hired drifter, Adty No 2124. Built 1907, 79grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.152. In service 2.15-4.18 as net vessel. Sunk 22.4.18 in collision off Penzance.

PURSUIT, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.156. Built 1903, 29 net reg tons, Berwick-reg BK.203. In service 11.14-5.15.

PURUNI, patrol vessel, ex-civilian. Built 1905, 295grt. Armed with 2-13pdr. In service from 20.3.17 in West Indies, based at Demerara. Wrecked 29.8.18 off Mayero Island, Grenadines.

PV.1-PV.VII, Canadian minesweepers, ex-coasters purchased in US, listed as trawlers. All for service in Canadian waters.

PV.1 (ex-WILLIAM B. MURRAY). Built 1912, 390grt. Armed with 1-12pdr. In service 3.17-4.19.

PV.II (ex-AMAGANSETT). Built 1912, 390grt. Armed with 1-12pdr. In service 3.17-4.19.

PV.III (ex-HERBERT N. EDWARDS). Built 1911, 323grt. Armed with 1-12pdr. In service 3.17-4.19.

PV.IV (ex-MARTIN J. MARRAN). Built 1911, 308grt. Armed with 1-12pdr. In service 3.17-4.19.

PV.V (ex-ROLLIN E. MASON). Built 1911, 323grt. Armed with 1-12pdr. In service 3.17-4.19.

PV.VI (ex-LEANDER WILCOX). Built 1903, 205grt. Armed with 1-12pdr. In service 4.17-4.19.

PV.VII (ex-ROWLAND H. WILCOX). Built 1911, 247grt. Armed with 1-12pdr. In service 4.17-4.19.

 


 

PYLADES, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.78 (9.15), F.28 (1.17), F.19 (1.18), G.62 (4.18), H.97 (11.18). Launched 28.9.16 Stephen. c1025 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 25000shp, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class with Grand Fleet from completion, although four served in Mediterranean for short period 1917-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Hayle.

PYRAMUS, light cruiser, ex-3rd-class protected cruiser, P or Pyramus-class. Launched 15.5.97 Palmer. 2,135 tons, 313(oa), 300(pp)x36x16ft. TE 7000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 8-4in, 8-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck. New Zealand 1914, Persian Gulf and East Indies 1915-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 21.4.20 T.C. Pas, Holland.

PYTCHLEY, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 498, T.2C (6.18). Launched 24.3.17 Napier & Miller. 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.

PYTHON (1902) – see VELOX, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, later designated C-class.

 



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QUEEN ELIZABETH, dreadnought battleship
(Photo Ships)

 

Q-designated decoy or Q-ships, Q.1-Q.36, Q.500, QS.9. The origin of the "Q" is uncertain, but it has been suggested it is an abbreviation for Queenstown, Ireland, where many operated from. However, this would appear to run counter to the extreme secrecy they were subject to. It is not believed the last two Q-numbers were part of the original Q organisation:

Q.1, decoy or Q-ship - see PERUGIA, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1049) conversion.

Q.2, decoy or Q-ship - see INTABA, flotilla supply ship.

Q.3, decoy or Q-ship – see BARRANCA, cargo ship conversion.

Q.4, decoy or Q-ship – see CARRIGAN HEAD, commissioned escort ship.

Q.5, decoy or Q-ship - see FARNBOROUGH (ex-SANDYFORD), chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.859) conversion.

Q.6, decoy or Q-ship - see ZYLPHA, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.139) conversion.

Q.7, decoy or Q-ship – see PENSHURST, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.253) conversion.

Q.8, decoy or Q-ship - see VALA, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.446) conversion.

Q.9, decoy or Q-ship - see MARY B. MITCHELL, 3-mast schooner conversion.

Q.10, decoy or Q-ship – see BEGONIA, Azalea-type fleet sweeping sloop.

Q.11, decoy or Q-ship – see TAMARISK, Aubrietia-type convoy sloop.

Q.12, decoy or Q-ship – see TULIP, Aubrietia-type convoy sloop.

Q.13, decoy or Q-ship – see AUBRIETIA, Aubrietia-type convoy sloop.

Q.14, decoy or Q-ship – see VIOLA, Aubrietia-type convoy sloop.

Q.15, decoy or Q-ship – see SALVIA, Aubrietia-type convoy sloop.

Q.16, decoy or Q-ship – see HEATHER, Aubrietia-type convoy sloop.

Q.17, decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 10 (ex-HELGOLAND, ex-VOORUITGANG, ex-HOOGEZAND II), brigantine conversion.

Q.18, decoy or Q-ship - see LADY OLIVE (ex-TEES TRADER), coaster conversion.

Q.19, decoy or Q-ship - see PRIVET (ex-ISLAND QUEEN), cargo ship conversion.

Q.20, decoy or Q-ship - see BAYARD, motor lugger conversion.

Q.21, decoy or Q-ship - see FIRST PRIZE (ex-ELSE), 3-mast schooner conversion.

Q.22, decoy or Q-ship – see BRIG 11 (ex-GAELIC), barkentine conversion.

Q.23, decoy or Q-ship – see RESULT, 3-mast schooner conversion.

Q.24, decoy or Q-ship - see LAGGAN (ex-PLADDA), cargo ship conversion.

Q.25, decoy or Q-ship - see LADY PATRICIA, cargo ship conversion.

Q.26, decoy or Q-ship – see MAVIS, cargo ship conversion.

Q.27, decoy or Q-ship - see WARNER, cargo ship conversion.

Q.28, decoy or Q-ship - see MEROPS (ex-MARACAIBO), barkentine conversion.

Q.29, decoy or Q-ship – see DARGLE (ex-JAMES J. BIBBY), brigantine conversion.

Q.30, decoy or Q-ship - see PROBUS, brigantine conversion.

Q.31, decoy or Q-ship – see GUNNER, Admiralty trawler, Military-class.

Q.32, decoy or Q-ship – see QUICKLY, hired trawler.

Q.33, decoy or Q-ship – see SPEEDWELL II, hired trawler.

Q.34, decoy or Q-ship – see ACTON (ex-HARELDA), cargo ship conversion

Q.35, decoy or Q-ship - see RULE (ex-OUSE), cargo ship conversion.

Q.36, decoy or Q-ship – see PEVERIL, cargo ship conversion.

Q.500, decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 9 (ex-KOSTOULA), sailing vessel conversion.

QS.9, decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 9 (ex-KOSTOULA), sailing vessel conversion.

 


 

Q. E. F., hired drifter, Adty No 2048. Built 1907, 89grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.532. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-1920 as net vessel, patrol boat.

QUADRILLE, tunnel minesweeper, Dance-class, ordered as "tunnel tugs" (screw in tunnel) by War Department for Mesopotamia, transferred 10.17, 1245 (pendant. no). Launched 21.9.17 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 & Co.

QUAIL, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, D.85 (1914), D.89 (9.15), D.70 (1.18), H.32 (9.18). Launched 24.9.95 Laird. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla Forth or Grimsby. Sold 23.7.19 Ward, New Holland.

QUAIL, hired trawler, Adty No 645. Built 1897, 162grt, Hull-reg H.236. Armament: 2-3pdr. In service 11.14-6.15 as minesweeper. Renamed QUAIL II 2.15. Sunk 23.6.15 in collision off Portland.

QUAIL, fishing trawler. Built 1906, 265grt, Grimsby-reg GY.215. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

QUANDMERE, armed launch, ex-tug. Arrived Persian Gulf area 20.6.16, completed 17.9.16.

QUARRY KNOWE, hired drifter, Adty No 2414. Built 1914, 98grt, Buckie-reg BCK.181. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 5.15-5.17 as net vessel. Sunk 15.5.17 by Austrian cruisers off Fano Island, Adriatic.

QUASSIA, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 207grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1141. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

QUEEN, pre-dreadnought battleship, improved London or Queen-class, 82 (1914), 96 (1.18). 1898 or 1900 Estimates, launched 8.3.02 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 at end of year, to Mediterranean 1915, remained until end of war. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Sold 4.11.20 Ward, Birkenhead and Preston.

QUEEN, hired trawler, Adty No 691. Built 1900, 161grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1197. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1920 as minesweeper. Renamed QUEEN II 2.15, QUEST 6.17.

QUEEN, hired drifter, Adty No 2851. Built 1906, 93grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.169. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed QUEEN III 6.15.

QUEEN, hired paddle tug. Built 1883, 169grt. In service 29.7.14-14.12.19, renamed QUINCE c1917, harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign, minelayer 1918, 8 mines.

QUEEN IV, patrol paddle vessel, later minesweeper, mercantile conversion, Adty No. 0104. Built 1902, 345grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA minesweeper. In service 17.5.16-25.11.20, paddle minesweeper 20.4.19. Served in Mediterranean, based at Malta.

QUEEN ALEXANDRA, hired yacht, hospital ship (Pendant No YA.15). Built 1902, 267grt. In service 3.15-1919.

QUEEN ALEXANDRA, fishing trawler. Built 1901, 231grt, Hull-reg H.530. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

QUEEN ELIZABETH, dreadnought battleship, Queen Elizabeth-class, 10 (1914), 97 (1.18), 00 (4.18). Launched 16.10.13 Portsmouth DY. 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, Fleet Flagship from 1917. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Sold 19.3.48, BU Arnott Young, Dalmuir.

QUEEN EMPRESS, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 934. Built 1912, 411grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 25.10.15-30.6.20. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant, hospital carrier 6.5.19, designated HC.4 5.19. Served in WW2.

QUEEN MARY, battlecruiser, Lion-class, 14 (1914). Launched 20.3.12 Palmer. 26,500 tons, 704(oa), 660(pp)x88x28ft. Turbine 75000shp, 28kts. Armament: 8-13.5in, 16-4in, 2-21in tt. Armour: 9in sides, 2.5in deck, 9in guns. 1st BCS, Grand Fleet from 1914. Sunk 31.5.16 at Jutland. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Jutland 31 May 1916.

QUEEN MARY, dummy battlecruiser No.11 – see CEVIC, mercantile conversion.

QUEEN MOTHER, hired drifter, Adty No 2996. Built 1916, 126grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.914. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.17-1920 as minesweeper.

QUEEN OF THE FLEET, hired drifter, Adty No 3061. Built 1917, 96grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.580. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.17-1919. Served in WW2.

QUEEN OF THE NORTH, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 580. Built 1895, 590grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 29.3.16. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Mined 20.7.17 off Orford Ness.

QUEEN OF THE USK, hired screw tug. Built 1885, 91grt. Harbour service 29.1.18-26.4.19. 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.

QUEEN VICTORIA, paddle netlayer, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1887, 1547grt. 1-3pdr. In service from 28.1.15.  Purchased 8.15. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915, Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 12.5.20 to BU.

QUENCHER (ex-No. 10), lighter/barge.  75grt. Owned by Aire & Calder. Served as water boat at Portsmouth, 5.6.18-14.4.19.

QUERANDI, Argentine screw tug. Built 1914, 345grt. In service for short time in 1914, then released.

QUERCIA, hired trawler, Adty No 446. Built 1912, 288grt, Grimsby-reg GY.680. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Served in WW2.

QUERNMORE, commissioned escort or convoy escort ship, mercantile conversion, P.A4 (7.17), MI.99 (1.18). Built 1898, 7302grt, 12.5kts. Armament: 3-6in, 2-11in A/S howitzers. In service 29.6.17. Sunk 31.7.17 by U.82 off Tory Is.

QUERY (2.18) - see CONQUEROR, hired paddle tug.

QUESTER (ex-ENTERPRISE), hired screw tug. Built 1899, 70grt. Harbour service 10.2.18-24.2.19. 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.

QUI SAIT, hired drifter, Adty No 1823. Built 1909, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.203. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

QUICK SET, hired drifter, Adty No 1077. Built 1909, 78grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.465. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

QUICKLY (ex-SWIFT), hired trawler, Adty No 675. Built 1897, 242grt, Hull-reg H.99. Armament: 2-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper. Also Q-ship (aka CAROLINA, MASTER, Q.32, SINTON, SWIFT) 7.15-11.18.

QUICKSAND, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3991. Delivered 6.3.19, Colby. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. To Fishery Board for Scotland 4.8.20, same name. Served as EPHRATAH in WW2.

QUINCE (c1917) - see QUEEN, hired paddle tug,

QUINTIA, hired drifter, Adty No 1549. Built 1914, 90grt, North Shields-reg SN.83. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919. Served in WW2.

QUIXOTIC, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 197grt, Grimsby-reg GY.982. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

QUIXOTIC, hired screw tug. Built 1898, 197grt. In service 1918-1920. 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.

QUORN, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 499, T.3C (6.18). Launched 4.6.17 Napier & Miller. 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 18.9.22 J. Smith.

 


 


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 RINALDO, old sloop (Photo Ships)

 

R-class submarines, anti-U-boat, R.1-R.12, ordered 12.17. 420/500 tons, 163(oa), 160(pp)x16x11ft. Diesel/electric 240/1200 hp, 9.5/15kts, streamlined hull, single screw, high submerged speed. Armament: 6-18in tt.

R.1, submarine, anti-U-boat, R-class, ordered 12.17, launched 25.4.18 Chatham DY. Sold 20.1.23 J. Smith.

R.2, submarine, anti-U-boat, R-class, ordered 12.17, launched 25.4.18 Chatham DY. Sold 21.2.23 E. Suren.

R.3, submarine, anti-U-boat, R-class, ordered 12.17, launched 8.6.18 Chatham DY. Sold 21.2.23 E. Suren.

R.4, submarine, anti-U-boat, R-class, ordered 12.17, launched 8.6.18 Chatham DY. Sold 26.5.34 Young, Sunderland.

R.5-R.6, building Pembroke DY, ex-Devonport DY. Cancelled 28.8.19.

R.7, submarine, anti-U-boat, R-class, ordered 12.17, launched 14.5.18 Vickers. Based at Killybegs, Donegal in 1918. Sold 21.2.23 E. Suren.

R.8, submarine, anti-U-boat, R-class, ordered 12.17, launched 28.6.18 Vickers. Based at Killybegs, Donegal in 1918. Sold 21.2.23 E. Suren.

R.9, submarine, anti-U-boat, R-class, ordered 12.17, launched 12.8.18 Armstrong. Sold 21.2.23 E. Suren.

R.10, submarine, anti-U-boat, R-class, ordered 12.17, launched 5.10.18 Armstrong. Sold 19.2.29 Cashmore.

R.11, submarine, anti-U-boat, R-class, ordered 12.17, launched 16.3.18 Cammell Laird. Based at Killybegs, Donegal in 1918. Sold 21.2.23 J. Smith.

R.12, submarine, anti-U-boat, R-class, ordered 12.17, launched 9.4.18 Cammell Laird. Based at Killybegs, Donegal in 1918. Sold 21.2.23 J. Smith.

 


 

R. H. DAVISON, hired trawler, Adty No 3296. Built 1916, 210grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.79. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served as TRITELIA in WW2.

R. IRVIN, hired trawler, Adty No 52. Built 1913, 208grt, North Shields-reg SN.246. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

R. MACKAY, hired drifter, Adty No 1074. Built 1910, 78grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.770. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

R. NICHOLSON (ex-VULCAN), hired screw tug. Built 1891, 200grt. In service 28.8.14-5.5.19. 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.

R. R. S. hired trawler, Adty No 241. Built 1913, 159grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.245. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-2pdr. In service 9.14-1919.

RACE FISHER, fleet messenger, Y4.33. Built 1892, 493grt. Ex-armament carrier (Y2.38), ex-collier (Y3.586). In commissioned service from 29.7.15, flew white ensign. Wrecked 25.3.19 in the Mediterranean.

RACEHORSE, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.15 (1914), D.66 (9.15), D.71 (1.18). Launched 8.11.00 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 1915/16. Sold 23.3.20 M. Yates; resold Ward, Milford Haven.

RACER, salvage vessel. ex-composite screw sloop, Mariner-class. Launched 6.8.84 Devonport DY, 970 tons displacement. Salvage vessel 6.17. Sold 6.11.28 Hughes BoIckow, Blyth.

RACER II, hired drifter, Adty No 2702. Built 1906, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.382. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

RACHEL, lighter/barge. Built 1892, 87grt. Served as BDV lighter on Humber, 29.4.15-3.1.17.

RACIA (ex-OCEAAN), hired screw tug. Built 1894, 410grt. Purchased, in service 1916-23.6.20. 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. Sold.

RACOON, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, H.A7 (1.18). Launched 15.2.10 Cammell Laird. 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. Wrecked 9.1.18 on West Coast of Ireland. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16.

RADIANT, destroyer, Thornycroft R-class, ordered 7.15, F.59 (1.17), F.56 (1.18). Launched 25.11.16 Thornycroft. 1034 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 29000shp, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917. Sold 21.6.20 Thornycroft for resale to Siam, as PHRA RUANG 9.20.

RADIANT, hired drifter, Adty No 2737. Built 1907, 95grt, Inverness-reg INS.321. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.16-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed RADIANT II 3.17.

RADIATION, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4176. Delivered 18.11.20, Ouse SB. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 26.11.20, same name, renamed AGNES GARDNER 1922. Served as AGNES GARDNER in WW2.

RADLEY, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.04 (11.19). Launched 26.8.19 Lobnitz. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Completed as survey vessel, named FLINDERS 3.19, accommodation ship 8.40. Sold 8.45, BU at Falmouth.

RADNOR, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Lobnitz. Cancelled 17.12.18.

RADSTOCK, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 5.15, G.79 (1916), G.75 (1.17), G.81 (1.18). Launched 3.6.16 Swan Hunter. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 29.4.27 Ward, Grays.

RAETIA, hired trawler, Adty No 1232. Built 1912, 295grt, Grimsby-reg GY.707. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

RAGLAN, monitor, Abercrombie-class, M.09 (4.15), M.03 (9.15), M.14 (1.18). Names changes: laid down 11.14 as ROBERT E. LEE, M.3 31.5.15, LORD RAGLAN 20.6.15, RAGLAN 23.6.15. Launched 29.4.15 Harland & Wolff, Govan. 6150 tons, 334(oa), 320(pp)x90x10ft. TE 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. Sunk 20.1.18 by BRESLAU & GOEBEN off Imbros. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16.

RAGLAN CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1957. Built 1915, 274grt, Swansea-reg SA.30. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.15-1919 as minesweeper, then minelayer experiments.

RAIDER, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 5.15, G.81 (1916), G.86 (1.17), G.82 (1.18). Launched 17.7.16 Swan Hunter. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 29.4.27 Geo. Cohen.

RAINBAND, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4175. Launched 17.6.19, Ouse SB. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 15.12.20, renamed CRAIGLEA 1922.

RAINBOW (RCN), light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Apollo-class. Launched 25.3.91 Palmer. 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. To RCN 8.10, served in Pacific, based at Esquimalt as depot ship. Sold 1920.

RAINBOW, hired trawler, Adty No 1574. Built 1906, 176grt, Aberdeen-reg A.69. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919. Served as DOLORES in WW2.

RAINDROP, hired trawler, Adty No 117. Built 1912, 167grt, Aberdeen-reg A.434. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

RAINSTORM, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3992, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 18.10.18, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 1920, same name.

RAJAH, hired trawler, Adty No 694. Built 1899, 172grt, Grimsby-reg GY.3. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-9.18 as minesweeper.

RALCO, hired trawler, Adty No 672. Built 1912, 228grt, Grimsby-reg GY.663. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-12.18 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

RALEIGH, light cruiser, Hawkins-class, ordered 12.15, 96 (9.20). Launched 28.8.19 Beardmore. 9,750 tons, 605(oa), 565(pp)x65x17ft. Turbine 60000shp, 30kts. Armament: 7-7.5in, 6-12pdr, 4-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1.5in deck. Log Book Availability. Wrecked 8.8.22 in Belle Isle Strait, Labrador.

RALPH BROCKLEBANK, hired patrol tug, T.11. Built 1903, 173grt. In service for short time as unarmed patrol boat, Liverpool area 30.10.14-26.11.14, then other service.

RAMBLER, hired trawler. Built 1898, 162grt, Hull-reg H.399. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

RAMBLER, fishing vessel. Built 1898, 92grt, North Shields-reg SN.247. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

RAMBLER, paddle tug, Robust-class. Launched 21.12.08 John Brown. 690 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27x11ft. 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Gibraltar, believe flew blue ensign. BU 1953.

RAMBLING ROSE, hired drifter, Adty No 1142. Built 1909, 59grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.553. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

RAMILLIES, dreadnought battleship, Royal Sovereign-class, 74 (1914), 98 (1.18), 21 (4.18). Launched 12.9.16 Beardmore. 25,750 tons, 624(oa), 580(pp)x88 (102 over bulges)x28ft. Turbine 40000shp, 23kts. Armament: 8-15in, 14-6in, 2-3in AA, 4-21in tt. Armour: 13in sides, 5.5in deck, 13in guns. 1st BS Grand Fleet from completion. Sold 20.2.48, BU Arnott Young, Cairnryan and Troon.

RAMILLIES, mine carrier, Y6.6. Built 1892, 2935grt. In service 3.8.14-30.8.16. Sunk 21.7.17 by U-boat 120 miles WNWof Tory Island.

RAMNA, hired whaler, Adty No 2018. Built 1908, 108grt, Leith-reg LH.366. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Served in British home waters from 1.15. Purchased, sold 13.11.19.

RAMONA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 83. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

RAMSEY – see THE RAMSEY, armed boarding steamer

RANEE, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 194grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1157. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

RANGER, salvage vessel, ex-composite gunvessel, Algerine-class, W.67 (9.18). Launched 12.2.80 Elder, 835 tons/409grt. Sold 24.9.92. Hired 11.14-1919.

RANGER, destroyer, 27-knotter, designated A-class, D.1A (9.15, cancelled 4.17). Launched 4.10.95 Hawthorn Leslie. 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 Riddle & Co.

RANGER, auxiliary sail yacht, c10grt, reportedly serving in Bahamas.

RANGOL (also as MAPLELEAF), RFA oiler/group freighting tanker, Y7.174 (1916). Launched 17.8.98 Swan Hunter. 8039grt, 470(pp)x56 ft. TE, 13kts. Ex-merchantman MOUNT ROYAL hired 10.14, ex-dummy battleship MARLBOROUGH, purchased 10.7.16 for conversion. Renamed MAPLELEAF 11.16. Sold 4.10.19, renamed BRITISH MAPLE (rfa) - see also MOUNT ROYAL, dummy battleship No. 7.

RANMENIKA (ex-NISHISO MARU No. 2), Indian trawler minesweeper. Built 1913, 224grt. Purchased from Japan 3.17. Disposed of 1920.

RANNAS (ex-SILVER THYME), hired drifter, Adty No 2448. Built 1907, 85grt, Buckie-reg BCK.122. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, tender.

RANTER, fishing vessel. Built 1901, 99grt, North Shields-reg SN.300. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

RAPID, destroyer, Thornycroft M-class, ordered 5.15, G.63 (9.15), G.78 (1.17), G.83. Launched 15.7.16 Thornycroft. 1033 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 27500shp, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet, 1916-18. Sold 20.4.27 Cohen.

RAPID, harbour service, submarine depot, Gibraltar, renamed HART 1915 (ex-corvette, ex-composite screw sloop, Satellite-class), built 1883, 1420 tons. Sold 1948.

RAPIDOL, RFA oiler/tanker, Belgol-class, X.58 (1.18). Launched 23.4.17 Gray. 4900 tons, 355(oa),320(pp)x41x20ft. TE 3375ihp, 14kts. Log Book Availability. Served in WW2. Sold 4.48, renamed LOUISE MOLLER (rfa)

RATAPIKO, hired trawler, Adty No 347. Built 1912, 247grt, Aberdeen-reg A.446. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper, also decoy trap with submarine C.23. Served in WW2.

RATHVEN, hired drifter, Adty No 992. Built 1908, 87grt, Buckie-reg BCK.39. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1920 as minesweeper.

RATHVEN 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. Listed to 1946.

RATTLER, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 149grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.199. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

RATTLER, harbour service, training ship, Portsmouth, renamed DRYAD 9.19 (ex-composite gunboat, Bramble-class), built 1886, 715 tons. Sold 10.24.

RATTLESNAKE, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, D.94 (2.15), H.C7 (9.18). Launched 14.3.10 Harland & Wolff, Govan. 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 9.5.21 Ward, Milford Haven.

RATTRAY, hired trawler, Adty No 357. Built 1900, 182grt, North Shields-reg SN.104. In service 8.14-8.15 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.

RAVEN, hired trawler, Adty No 407. Built 1906, 172grt, Hull-reg H.858. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed RAVEN II 2.15, RAVEN Ill 8.15.

RAVEN, ex-gunboat, described as miscellaneous special service vessel. Launched 18.5.82 Samuda, Poplar. 465 tons, 125(pp)x231x10ft. 360ihp, 9kts. Portsmouth Gunnery School 1914, depot ship at Portland from 1914. Sold 13.3.25.

RAVEN II, aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion. Built 1903 Swan Hunter. 4678grt, 390(pp)x51ft. Quad. Expansion, 10kts. German RABENFELS, seized Port Said 8.14, commissioned 12.6.15, renamed 8.15. Armament: 1-12pdr, 2 seaplanes. Eastern Mediterranean 1915-17. RAVENROCK in 1917, under Red Ensign as store carrier, collier, troopship until 1.21. Log Book Availability. Sold 1923.

RAVENROCK (1917), mercantile – see RAVEN II, aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion.

RAVENSTONE, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.440) conversion. Built 1905, 3049grt. In service 22.5.17-30.9.17, armament not listed, other name DONLEVON.

RAVENSWOOD, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 588. Built 1891, 345grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 26.5.15-28.3.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915. Served in WW2.

RAY, Admiralty wood drifter, non-standard type, Adty No, 3945, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 9.10.18, Stephen, Banff. 86grt, approx 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 14.10.27, renamed MARGARET & FRANCIS.

RAYFORD (ex-BLANCHE ROCK), store carrier, Y8.41. Built 1894, 471grt. in service as store carrier 5.1.15-24.3.15, collier (Y3.642) from 25.3.15.

RAYMOND, fishing trawler. Built 1910, 221grt, Ostend-reg O.130. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

RAYMONT, hired trawler, Adty No 2967. Built 1916, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.895. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

RAZORBILL, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 49 (third use, possibly second, of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

RAZSVET – see SURPRISE, hired yacht, later despatch vessel.

READING, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Lobnitz. Cancelled 17.12.18.

READY, destroyer, Thornycroft M-class, ordered 5.15, G.71 (9.15), G.87 (1.17), G.84. Launched 28.8.16 Thornycroft. 1033 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 27500shp, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet, 1916-18. Sold 13.7.26 King, Garston.

READY, decoy or Q-ship - see PROBUS, brigantine conversion.

READY, harbour service, tank vessel, Bermuda, renamed DRUDGE 10.16 (ex-wooden gunvessel, Frolic-class), built 1872, 610 tons. Sold 25.2.20.

REALITY, hired drifter, Adty No 1026. Built 1911, 87grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1126. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

REALIZE, hired drifter, Adty No 1024. Built 1914, 103grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.365. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

REAPER, hired drifter, Adty No R, 1303. Built 1907, 90grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1082. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as patrol boat, escort vessel.

REAPER II, fishing vessel. Built 1899, 91grt, North Shields-reg SN.2. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

REAPWELL, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1900, 3,417grt - lost 27.11.16, Eastern Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un)

REBECCA, hired paddle tug. Built 1884, 86grt. In service 4.2.15-4.5.15. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

RECEPTIVE, hired drifter, Adty No 3116. Built 1913, 86grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.78. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.16-1919 as stores carrier. Served in WW2.

RECEPTO, hired trawler, Adty No 47. Built 1914, 245grt, Grimsby-reg GY.254. In service 11.14-2.17 as minesweeper. Mined 16.2.17 in Tees Bay.

RECLAIM, hired drifter, Adty No L, 1298. Built 1913, 95grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.227. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper.

RECLAIMER (ex-ARGO), salvage vessel, also fleet messenger (Y4.18). Built 1885, 296grt. In service 20.3,15-26.2.16.

RECOMPENSE, hired drifter, Adty No 1419. Built 1902, 58grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.509. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

RECONO, hired trawler, Adty No 1988. Built 1916, 248grt, Grimsby-reg GY.625. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.16-1920 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Served in WW2.

RECORD, fishing vessel. Built 1904, 67grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.360. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

RECORD REIGN, decoy or Q-ship, motor schooner conversion. Built 1897, 184grt. In service 9.10.17, 1-4in, armed with 4-12pdr. Sunk 12.12.18.

RECORDER, decoy or Q-ship - see COMMISSIONER, hired trawler.

RECORDO, hired trawler, Adty No 1128. Built 1910, 230grt, Grimsby-reg GY.507. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

RECOVERY, mooring vessel. Launched 26.2.07 Fleming & Ferguson. 735 tons, 152(oa), 135(pp)x27x10 ft. 500ihp, 9.5kts. Boom defence duty at Scapa Flow to 1918, Sold 25.8.23 J. A. White.

RECRUIT, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, N.60 (1914). Launched 22.8.96 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. Sunk 1.5.15 by UB.16 off Galloper LV.

RECRUIT, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, F.63 (1.17). Launched 9.12.16 Doxford. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Mined 9.8.17 in North Sea. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917.

RECRUIT, hired drifter. Built 1915, 94grt, Buckie-reg BCK.212. In service 8.15-1920 as boom defence vessel, hospital vessel.

RED DRAGON (ex-Y D'DRAIG GOCH), RFA oiler/oil fuelling hulk, X.81 (6.18). Launched 1912 Napier & Miller. 952grt. 217(pp)x38ft. 260 hp. Purchased and renamed 4.18 for conversion to fleet oiler. Oil hulk 1919. On sale list 1946 (rfa)

RED LICHTIE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 41 (second or third use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

RED SKY, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3941, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 26.11.18, Stephen, Banff. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as experiments vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 31.7.20, same name. Served in WW2.

REDBREAST, fleet messenger, Y4.26. Built 1908, 1313grt. In commissioned service 17.7.15, flew white ensign, Q ship 20.3.16-16.9.16. Sunk 15.7.17 by UC.38 in the Mediterranean.

REDCAP, hired trawler, Adty No 411. Built 1907, 199grt, Hull-reg H.692. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-12.15 as minesweeper. Mercantile loss 1.3.17.

REDCAR, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 1.16, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 902. Launched 31. 7.16 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. Mined 24.6.17 off Dover.

REDESMERE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1911, 2123grt - lost 28.10.17, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

REDGAUNTLET, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, F.58 (1916), F.51 (7.17), F.A4 (8.17), F.97 (1.18). Launched 23.11.18 Denny. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 7.27 King, Garston.

REDGAUNTLET II, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 535. Built 1895, 278grt. Armament: not listed. In service 4.6.16, purchased by Admiralty 30.7.17. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 29.4.19.

REDOUBT, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, F.56 (1.17), F.57 (1.18). Launched 28.10.16 Doxford. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 13.7.26 J. Smith.

REDOUBTABLE (1915) – see REVENGE, pre-dreadnought battleship, old Royal Sovereign-class,

REDPOLE, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.77 (1914), H.96 (1.18). Launched 24.6.10 White. 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, Milford Haven.

REDRIFT, hired drifter, Adty No 2358. Built 1908, 97grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.419. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel.

REDSHANK, paddle minesweeper, reportedly Sea Bird or Fulmar-class, but not ordered.

REDSTART, BDV gate vessel, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1880, 904grt. 1-6pdr. In commissioned service 24.2.15-15.9.19.

REDVERS BULLER, fishing vessel. Built 1901, 99grt, North Shields-reg SN.297. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

REDWALD, hired drifter, Adty No 205. Built 1912, 80grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1171. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper, patrol boat.

REDWING, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 119grt, Aberdeen-reg A.425. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

REDWING (ex-SIR CHARLES PASLEY) tender to depot ship or training establishment, described as special service vessel. Built1893, 120 tons. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. To be renamed REDSTART by order 23.6.16, cancelled 7.16. Sold 1930.

REED, hired drifter, Adty No 230. Built 1911, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.738. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

REEVE, hired trawler, Adty No 423. Built 1905, 172grt, Hull-reg H.846. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

REFLECTION, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3944, building Stephen, Banff. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. May have been completed for commercial service.

REFRACTION, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3942, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 19.6.19, Stephen, Banff. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 17.12.19, same name. Served in WW2.

REFUNDO, hired trawler, Adty No 3053. Built 1917, 258grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1063. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 7.17-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

REGAIN, hired drifter, Adty No 1839. Built 1914, 87grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.757. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

REGAL, hired trawler, Adty No 1539. Built 1906, 212grt, Grimsby-reg GY.158. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

REGARDO, hired trawler, Adty No 1963. Built 1915, 248grt, Grimsby-reg GY.623. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. In service 12.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

REGENT BIRD, hired drifter. Built 1909, 88grt, Buckie-reg BCK.49. In service 12.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

REGIA, hired screw tug. Built 1892, 50grt. In service 6.16-10.16, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

REGINA, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 125grt, Aberdeen-reg A.202. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

REGINA, hired screw tug. Built 1887, 40grt. In service 1916-1918, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

REGINALD, Admiralty blockship. Built 1878, 930grt, 240ft. Owned by The Admiralty, Glasgow-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Scapa Flow. Scuttled 1915 - No.3 Barrier, East Weddel Sound, between Burray & Glims Holm islands (wi - in 58.52.17N, 02.54.48W). Some of the wreck remains (Lr/D/wi).

REGULUS, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, ordered 9.16, built by Barclay Curle. Delivered to French Navy 1916-17.

REINDEER, screw minesweeper, mercantile conversion, M.34 (1914), T.08 (9.15), T.76 (1.18). Built 1897, 1101grt. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 2.10.14-30.1.20. Mediterranean from 1915.

REINDEER, hired trawler, Adty No 816. Built 1902, 192grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1236. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1920 as minesweeper. Renamed REINDEER II 1.15.

REINDEER, hired screw tug. Built 1879, 21grt. In service 8.14-10.14, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

REINDEER, boom defence vessel, ex-composite screw sloop, Mariner-class. Launched 14.11.83 Devonport DY, 970 tons. Served in Devonport, on boom defence 8.14. Salvage vessel 1917; sold 12.7.24 Halifax Shipyard Ltd.

REINFELD (ex-RAMSES), Admiralty blockship. Built 1893, 3582grt, 340ft. Was owned by Continentale Rhederei AG, Hamburg-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Scapa Flow. Scuttled 1914 - No.2 Barrier, Skerry Sound, between Glims Holm & Lamb Holm islands (wi - in 58.52.57N, 02.53.56W). Wreck much broken up, close to SS ELTON, now part of Churchill Barrier (Lr/D/wi).

REJOICE, hired drifter, Adty No 2044. Built 1915, 83grt, Methil-reg ML.337. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

RELENTLESS, destroyer, Yarrow M-class, ordered 5.15, G.57 (9.15), G.69 (1.17). Launched 15.4.16 Yarrow. c900 tons, 271(oa), 260(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 5.11.26 Cashmore.

RELEVO, hired trawler, Adty No 1615. Built 1912, 176grt, Grimsby-reg GY.670. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-12.16. Wrecked 30.12,16 off EI Arijh (sic).

RELIANCE, hired trawler, Adty No 999. Built 1904, 203grt, Grimsby-reg GY.30. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed RELIANCE II 2.15.

RELIANCE, hired drifter, Adty No 2175. Built 1903, 67grt, Banff-reg BF.1590. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed RELIANCE III 8.15.

RELIANCE, hired drifter. Built 1904, 75grt, Banff-reg BF.1524. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel, mooring tender.

RELIANCE, Admiralty store carrier, D.97 (1914). N.90 (9.15), X.09 (1.16), X.59 (1.18). Launched as KNIGHT COMPANION 21.6.10 Connell. 9220 tons, 469(pp)x58ft. TE 3250ihp, 12.5kts. Purchased14.11.12. Served in the Mediterranean. Sold 17.12.19, renamed EMANUELE ACCAME.

RELONZO, hired trawler, Adty No 1614. Built 1914, 245grt, Grimsby-reg GY.229. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

REMAGIO, hired trawler, Adty No 1487. Built 1913, 174grt, Grimsby-reg GY.843. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

REMARKO, hired trawler, Adty No 1489. Built 1914, 245grt, Grimsby-reg GY.228. In service 5.15-12.16 as minesweeper. Mined 3.12.16 off Lowestoft.

REMEMBRANCE, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.252) conversion. Built 1910, 3660grt. In service 10.15, armament not listed, other name LAMMEROO. Sunk 14.8.16 by U.38 in Mediterranean.

REMEMBRANCE, hired drifter, Adty No 1112. Built 1910, 82grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.544. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

REMEXO, decoy or Q-ship - see SEA KING, hired trawler.

REMEXO, hired trawler, Adty No 1136. Built 1912, 231grt, Grimsby-reg GY.721. Armament: 1-4in, 1-7.5in BT. In service 2.15-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

REMINDO, hired trawler, Adty No 3065. Built 1917, 258grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1089. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.17-2.18 as hydrophone vessel. Lost 2.2.18 off Portland.

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

REMO, hired trawler, Adty No 948. Built 1900, 169grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1206. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as minesweeper.

REMUS, listed as patrol vessel, ex-Nigerian paddle tug. Built 1913, 203grt. Armed with 3-12pdr. In service 9.14-1919 in West Africa.

REMUS, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1908, 1,079grt - lost 23.2.18, Orkneys (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

RENARD, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, H.99 (11.18). Launched 13.11.09 Cammell Laird. 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 31.8.20 Ward, New Holland.

RENARRO, hired trawler, Adty No 1043. Built 1913, 230grt, Grimsby-reg GY.868. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-11.18 as minesweeper. Mined 10.11.18 in the Dardanelles.

RENCO, hired trawler, Adty No 1130. Built 1910, 230grt, Grimsby-reg GY.512. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

RENE, hired drifter, Adty No 1556, 2203. Built 1914, 89grt, North Shields-reg SN.51. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel, tender. Served in WW2.

RENOVATE, hired drifter, Adty No 1058. Built 1909, 81grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.307. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel.

RENOVO, fishing trawler. Built 1904, 170grt, Grimsby-reg GY.23. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

RENOWN (c1915) – see REVENGE, dreadnought battleship, Royal Sovereign-class,

RENOWN, battlecruiser, Renown-class, 64 (1.16), 99 (1.18), 23 (4.18). Laid down as Royal Sovereign-class battleship, originally ordered from Palmer, launched 4.3.16 Fairfield. 26,500 tons, 794(oa), 750(pp)x90x27ft. Turbine 112000shp, 31.5kts. Armament: 6-15in, 17-4in, 2-3in AA, 2-21in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 3in deck, 11in guns. 1st BCS, Grand Fleet from completion. Log Book Availability. Sold 19.3.48, BU Metal Ind, Faslane.

RENOWN, hired drifter, Adty No 1384. Built 1904, 86grt, Peterhead-reg PD.42. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed RENOWN II 12.15.

RENOWN, hired screw tug. Built 1879, 54grt. In service 8.14-8.19, renamed RENOWN Ill 2.18, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

RENOWN Ill (2.18) - see RENOWN, hired screw tug

RENTOUL, decoy or Q-ship - see RESOLUTE, barkentine conversion.

RENZO, hired trawler, Adty No 198. Built 1913, 230grt, Grimsby-reg GY.828. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

REPERIO, hired trawler. Built 1907, 230grt, Grimsby-reg GY.298. In service 1.15-12.18 as boom defence vessel.

REPORTO, hired trawler, Adty No 455. Built 1908, 230grt, Grimsby-reg GY.380. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

REPRO, hired trawler, Adty No 1138. Built 1910, 230grt, Grimsby-reg GY.510. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 2.15-4.17. Mined 26.4.17 off Tod Head.

REPTON (ex-WICKLOW), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.65 (7.19). Launched 29.5.19 Inglis. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 10.20, renamed RUPAVATI.

REPTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1894, 2,881grt - lost 7.5.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

REPLENISH, hired drifter, Adty No 2356. Built 1913, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.530. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

REPULSE, battlecruiser, Renown-class, 54 (1.16), OA (1.18), 26 (4.18). Laid down as Royal Sovereign-class battleship, launched 8.1.16 John Brown. 26,500 tons, 794(oa), 750(pp)x90x27ft. Turbine 112000shp, 31.5kts. Armament: 6-15in, 17-4in, 2-3in AA, 2-21in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 3in deck, 11in guns. 1st BCS, Grand Fleet from completion. Log Book Availability. Sunk 10.12.41 by Japanese aircraft off Malaya.

REQUEST, fishing vessel. Built 1901, 56grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.629. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

RESCUE, hired screw tug. Built 1878, 35grt. In service 8.14-9.14, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

RESCUE, salvage vessel. Built 1904 as tug, 357grt. In service 23.3.15-14.6.19.

RESEARCH, harbour service, laid up, Portsmouth; depot ship at Portland 1915-18, pendant No. P.88 from 1914, P.A0 from 1.18 (ex-paddle survey vessel), built 1888, 520 tons. Sold 29.7.20.

RESERCHO, hired trawler, Adty No 3081. Built 1917, 258grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1103. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.18-1919 as minesweeper.

RESISTANCE, dreadnought battleship, Royal Sovereign-class, ordered at Devonport DY. Cancelled 26.8.14.

RESMILO, hired trawler, Adty No 3021. Built 1917, 258grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1029. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. In service 3.17-1920 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

RESOLUTE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 107, Renamed RESOURCE, renamed RESOURCEFUL. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

RESOLUTE, decoy or Q-ship, barkentine conversion. Built 1869, 229grt. In service 27.3.18-14.3.19, armed with 1-4in, 2-12pdr, 1-7.5in bomb thrower, other names PAMELA, RENTOUL.

RESOLUTE, hired drifter, Adty No 2212. Built 1904, 90grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.556. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

RESOLUTE, hired drifter. Built 1907, 82grt, Inverness-reg INS.444. In service 7.15-3.16 as boom defence vessel.

RESOLUTE, hired screw tug. Built 1877, 32grt. In service 8.16-7.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

RESOLUTE, hired screw tug. Built 1903, 71grt. In service 16.9.16-17.9.19. 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.

RESOLUTION, dreadnought battleship, Royal Sovereign-class, 8A (1914), 1A (1.18), 57 (4.18). Launched 14.1.15 Palmer. 25,750 tons, 624(oa), 580(pp)x88 (102 over bulges)x28ft. Turbine 40000shp, 23kts. Armament: 8-15in, 14-6in, 2-3in AA, 4-21in tt. Armour: 13in sides, 5.5in deck, 13in guns. 1st BS Grand Fleet from completion. Sold 5.5.48, BU Metal Ind, Faslane.

RESOLVE, rescue tug, Resolve or Hunter-class, W.85 (9.18). Ordered 2.17 to commercial tug SIR DAVID HUNTER design (built Ferguson 1915, 622grt, but increased to 739-842grt in Resolve-class). Launched 30.7.18 Ayrshire. 1400 tons, 182(oa), 175 (pp)x34x15 ft. TE 2400ihp, 14kts. Sold c1950.

RESOLVO, hired trawler, Adty No 459. Built 1913, 231grt, Grimsby-reg GY.942. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

RESONO, hired trawler, Adty No 1042. Built 1910, 230grt, Grimsby-reg GY.508. In service 1.15-12.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Mined 26.12.15 near Sunk LV.

RESOURCE (c1915) – see RESOLUTE, motor boat.

RESOURCE, mooring vessel. Launched 7.6.10 Bow McLachlan. 735 tons, 152(oa), 135(pp)x27x10 ft. 500ihp, 9.5kts. Boom defence duty at Granton to 1918, Sold 1923 J. A. White.

RESOURCE II (ex-ENCHANTRESS), hired yacht, motor boat depot ship, Pendant No 098. Built 1865, 734grt/1000 tons. Depot ship from 1.10.15. Apparently renamed ENCHANTRESS and HELICON. Burned 12.11.15 at Southampton.

RESOURCEFUL (c1915) – see RESOLUTE, motor boat.

RESPARKO, hired trawler, Adty No 2958. Built 1916, 248grt, Grimsby-reg GY.926. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.16-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Served in WW2.

RESPLENDENT, hired drifter. Built 1914, 100grt, Banff-reg BF.19. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service.

RESPOND, rescue tug, Resolve or Hunter-class, W.92 (9.18). Ordered 2.17 to commercial tug SIR DAVID HUNTER design (built Ferguson 1915, 622grt, but increased to 739-842grt in Resolve-class). Launched 21.11.18 Ayrshire. 1400 tons, 182(oa), 175 (pp)x34x15 ft. TE 2400ihp, 14kts. BU 1958 in Italy.

RESPONDO, fishing trawler. Built 1905, 209grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1019. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

RESPONSO, hired trawler, Adty No 196. Built 1912, 228grt, Grimsby-reg GY.666. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.14-12.15. Wrecked 31.12.15 near Sanday Island.

RESTART, hired drifter, Adty No 1021. Built 1912, 79grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1200. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, hospital vessel. Served in WW2.

RESTITUO, decoy or Q-ship - see LAGGAN (ex-PLADDA), cargo ship conversion, but name not included in LAGGAN's listing.

RESTIVE (6.16) - see RESTLESS, paddle tug

RESTLESS, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, G.88 (1.17), G.85 (1.18). Launched 12.8.16 John Brown. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Handed over 23.11.35 to Ward, Briton Ferry in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

RESTLESS, hired trawler, Adty No 1041. Built 1891, 125grt, Grimsby-reg GY.379. In service 1.15-12.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Mercantile loss 23.9.16.

RESTLESS, paddle tug, Dromedary-class. Launched 7.6.02 Day Summers. 680 to 700 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27(50 oa)x10ft. 2-stage oscillating 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Malta, believe flew blue ensign, renamed RESTIVE 6.16. Sold 6.37, BU at Spezia.

RESTLESS, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1906, 76grt. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

RESTLESS WAVE, hired drifter, Adty No 2804. Built 1907, 84grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.149. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

RESTORE, hired drifter, Adty No 1826. Built 1914, 93grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.215. In service 8.15-10.15 as net vessel. Sunk 12.10.15 by U-boat gunfire in Otranto Strait.

RESTORMEL, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1901, 2,118grt - lost 19.8.15, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/te/un/wi)

RESTRIVO, hired trawler, Adty No 48. Built 1914, 245grt, Grimsby-reg GY.265. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

RESULT, decoy or Q-ship, auxiliary 3-mast schooner conversion. Built 1893, 122grt. In service 29.11.16-22.12.17, armed with 2-12pdr, 2-tt, other names CAPULET, DAG, LEDGER No. 928, Q.23.

RESULT, hired drifter. Built 1903, 63grt, Buckie-reg BCK.139. In service 1.16-1919 as tender. Renamed ALLENBY 8.18.

RETAKO, hired trawler, Adty No 1608. Built 1914, 245grt, Grimsby-reg GY.253. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919. Served in WW2.

RETFORD, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Lobnitz. Cancelled 17.12.18.

RETORT, rescue tug, Resolve or Hunter-class, W.84 (9.18). Ordered 2.17 to commercial tug SIR DAVID HUNTER design (built Ferguson 1915, 622grt, but increased to 739-842grt in Resolve-class). Launched 1918 Day Summers. 1400 tons, 182(oa), 175 (pp)x34x15 ft. TE 2400ihp, 14kts. Sold c1958.

RETRIEVER, destroyer, Thornycroft R-class, ordered 7.15, F.64 (1.17), F.58 (1.18). Launched 15.1.17 Thornycroft. 1034 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 29000shp, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917. Sold 26.7.27 Hughes Bolckow.

RETRIEVER, hired drifter, Adty No 223. Built 1907, 90grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1096. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat. Renamed RETRIEVER II 12.15.

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

RETRUDO, hired trawler, Adty No 1623. Built 1913, 178grt, Grimsby-reg GY.952. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as minesweeper.

RETURNO, hired trawler, Adty No 1602. Built 1914, 245grt, Grimsby-reg GY.264. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

REVELLO, hired trawler, Adty No 673. Built 1908, 230grt, Grimsby-reg GY.373. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1919. Served in WW2.

REVENGE, pre-dreadnought battleship, old Royal Sovereign-class, P.55 (1914), N.12 (9.15) N.84 (1.18). Launched 3.11.92 Palmer. 14,150 tons, 410(oa), 380(pp)x75x27ft. TE 13000ihp, 17.5kts. Armament: 4-13.5in (relined to 12in 1914), 10-6in, 7-18in tt. Armour: (compound) 18in sides, 3in deck, 18in guns. Bombarding ship 1914, renamed REDOUBTABLE 8.15, served at Dover until 10.15, laid up Portsmouth. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards): as REVENGE, Belgian Coast 1914/15, as REDOUBTABLE Belgian Coast 1915. Sold 6.11.19 Ward, Briton Ferry.

REVENGE (was to be named RENOWN), dreadnought battleship, Royal Sovereign-class, 98 (1914), 2A (1.18), 29 (4.18). Launched Vickers 29.5.15. 25,750 tons, 628(oa), 580(pp)x88 (102 over bulges)x28ft. Turbine 40000shp, 23kts. Armament: 8-15in, 14-6in, 2-3in AA, 4-21in tt. Armour: 13in sides, 5.5in deck, 13in guns. 1st BS Grand Fleet from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Arrived 5.9.48 Ward, Inverkeithing to BU.

REVENGE (ex-FAME), decoy or Q-ship, auxiliary smack conversion. Built 1898, 39grt. In service 21.1.16, armament not listed, other name FAME. Sunk 19.11.16 in collision.

REVENGER (ex-MAAS), hired rescue tug, W.66 (9.18). Built 1905, 243grt. In service 3.8.14-1919, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

REVERBERATION, Admiralty wood drifter. building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 5.4.19, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, same name. Served in WW2.

REVESBY, hired trawler. Built 1898, 194grt, Boston-reg BN.50. In service 11.16-1919 as boom defence vessel.

REWA, naval hospital ship, YA.5 (assigned c 11.14). Built 1906, Denny. 7308grt, 456x56ft. Hired, in service from 3.8.14, flew red ensign. Sunk 4.1.18 by submarine off Hartland Point.

REWARD, hired drifter, Adty No 1401, 981. Built 1906, 78grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.463. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

RHIANNON, hired yacht, Pendant Nos 011, 055. Built 1914, 126grt/137TM. Armament: 2-3pdr. In service from 15.9.14. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Mined 20.7.15 off the Longsands.

RHINOCEROS, lifting craft, W.68 (1.18). Built 1897, 706grt. large dumb barge with horned bows, normally working in pairs with wreck on cables between them. In service from 26.2.17, purchased 1917, renamed LC.6, 1918. Sold 10.11.20.

RHODESIA, hired trawler, Adty No 1215. Built 1899, 155grt, Hull-reg H.443. In service 1.15-4.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Wrecked 19.4.15 near Stornoway.

RHODODENDRON, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.95 (1.18). Launched 15.10.17 Irvine. 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 5.5.18 by U.70 in North Sea.

RHONE, hired trawler, Adty No 658. Built 1893, 117grt, Grimsby-reg GY.521. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-7.18.

RHOUMA (ex-TRITON), hired yacht, Pendant No 022. Built 1902, 279grt/337TM. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.10.14-2.4.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as HINIESTA in WW2.

RIALTO, hired trawler, Adty No 1045. Built 1897, 139grt, Grimsby-reg GY.360. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919.

RIANO, hired trawler, Adty No 671. Built 1906, 212grt, Grimsby-reg GY.181. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

RIBBLE, destroyer, River-class, four funnels open paired, designated E-class. Launched 19.3.04 Yarrow. 590 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 29.7.20 Ward, Preston.

RIBBLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1274. Built 1904, 193grt, Hull-reg H.255. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.18-1919 as minesweeper.

RIBBLE II, hired trawler, Adty No 957. Built 1900, 197grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1159. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

RIBSTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1906, 3,048grt - lost 23.4.16, Atlantic off NW France (H/L/Lr/te/un)

RIBY, hired trawler. Built 1910, 214grt, Grimsby-reg GY.594. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

RICHARD BACON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3587. Launched 2.11.17, 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. Sold 1922, renamed HAGNABY. Served as COMMODATOR in WW2.

RICHARD BAGLEY, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3604. Launched 9.6.17, 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 1921 as MALACOLITE. Served in WW2.

RICHARD BANE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4410, building Cook, W & G. Cancelled after 11.18. Completed for commercial service, renamed KYOTO.

RICHARD BENNETT, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3649. Launched 17.5.17, Hall Russell. Units ranged from 194-237grt, 115-122x22ft. Approx. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921, same name. Served in SAN in WW2.

RICHARD BOWDEN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4426. Launched 11.4.19, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed CISSIE SCATCHARD. Served as French AD.233 AIGRETTE in WW2.

RICHARD BRISCOLL, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4418. Launched 9.10.18, Hall Russell. 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. Served as minesweeper training ship. Sold 1921 renamed BRACONBURN. Served in WW2.

RICHARD BULKELEY, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3560. Launched 21.8.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Mined 12.7.19 in the North Sea while on loan to USN.

RICHARD COLLIVER, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3701. Delivered 26.2.18, Lobnitz. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed LAURETTE.

RICHARD CROFTS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3720. Launched 13.6.18, 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. Sold 1921, same name. Served in WW2.

RICHARD CUNDY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4462. Launched 12.8.19, Alisa, Ayr. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920, renamed RIVER CLYDE. Served as RIVER CLYDE in WW2.

RICHARD DORROWDALE, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4492 building Goole SB Cancelled after 11.18.

RICHARD HEAVER, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3771. Delivered 7.10.18, Fullerton. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1920 renamed FORTH VALE.

RICHARD JEWELL, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3836. Launched 6.8.18, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed LORD KNARESBOROUGH. Served as FAIRWAY in WW2.

RICHARD ROBERTS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3520. Launched 6.6.17, 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. Served as minesweeper, escort. Sold 11.5.20, same name. Lost 1922.

RICHARD WELFORD, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.21 (on coming into service), MI.18 (1.18), (no pendant. assigned 6.18). Built 1908, 1349grt, 14kts. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 5.1.15-9.8.19. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea.

RICHMOND, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 161grt, Grimsby-reg GY.255. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

RICHMOND CASTLE (ex-LOCH LEVEN), hired trawler, Adty No 258. Built 1901, 178grt, North Shields-reg SN.60. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

RIDGWAY, hired screw tug. Built 1914, 230grt. In service 8.1.15-11.10.15. 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.

RIEVAULX ABBEY, store carrier, Y8.47. Built 1908, 1166grt. in service as store carrier 13.3.15-29.5.15, armament carrier (Y2.56) from 27.8.15. Mined 3.9.16 near Rosse Spit Buoy, Humber.

RIFLEMAN, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.82 (1914), H.97 (1.18). Launched 22.8.10 White. 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, Briton Ferry.

RIFT, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3940, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 17.12.20, Smith, Buckie. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 17.12.20, renamed DOORIE BRAE 1921. Served as DOORIE BRAE in WW2.

RIG, hired drifter. Built 1911, 96grt, Buckie-reg BCK.92. In service 1.16-1919 as tender. Served in WW2.

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

RIGHTWHALE (Z.11), Admiralty whaler, ordered 15.3.15, Adty No 874. Launched 10.9.15, 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 RIO TAMBO.

RIGOLETTO, hired trawler, Adty No 726. Built 1906, 212grt, Grimsby-reg GY.185. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

RIGOROUS, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, G.90 (1.17), G.86 (1.18). Launched 30.9.16 John Brown. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 5.11.26 Cashmore.

RILETTE, hired trawler, Adty No 3340. Built 1917, 212grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1046. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.17-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

RIME, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3943, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 4.12.19, Stephen, Banff. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 18.12.19, same name. Served in WW2.

RINALDO, old sloop, Condor-class. Launched 29.5.00 Laird. 980 tons, 204(oa), 180(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1400ihp, 13kts. Armament: 6-4in, 4-3pdr. Crew: 130. Guardship in the Wash to 1915, then West and East Africa. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914. Log Book Availability. Sold 21.10.21 W. Thomas, Anglesey.

RINALDO, hired trawler, Adty No 686. Built 1900, 166grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1199. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1920 as minesweeper, then boom defence vessel. Renamed RINALDO Il 2.15.

RINGDOVE, examination ship, later salvage vessel, ex-Coastguard and Fishery Protection, C.84 (1914), X.37 (3.16), X.40 (1.18). Launched 30.4.89 Devonport DY. 805 tons, 177(oa), 165(pp)x31x11ft. TE 1200ihp, 13kts. Armament: 4-4in (originally 6-4 in; 1-4in 1916). Ex-1st class gunboat transferred to Coastguard 1906. Examination service Queensferry 1914-15, salvage vessel 11.15, renamed MELITA 12.15. Sold 22.1.20, renamed TELIMA.

RINGWOOD, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Lobnitz. Cancelled 17.12.18.

RINTO, hired trawler, Adty No 434. Built 1900, 169grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1146. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

RIO TIETE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1904, 7,464grt - lost 28.3.16, Atlantic off NW France (H/L/Lr/te/un)

RIPARVO, hired trawler, Adty No 1236. Built 1913, 230grt, Grimsby-reg GY.870. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-11.18. Sunk 2.11.18 in collision N of Benghazi.

RIPPLE, water tank vessel, Minx-class. Launched 1904 Foster, Balmain, NSW. 395 tons, 120(oa), 115(pp)x21x9ft. 300ihp, 9kts. Served in Australia. To RAN 7.13. Sold after 1925.

RISING SEA, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3993, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 31.10.18, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries1921, same name. Served in WW2.

RISING SUN, hired drifter, Adty No 2168. Built 1906, 81grt, Inverness-reg INS.188. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

RISKATO, hired trawler, Adty No 3281. Built 1916, 248grt, Grimsby-reg GY.914. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

RISTANGO, hired trawler, Adty No 819. Built 1913, 178grt, Grimsby-reg GY.946. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

RIVAL, destroyer, Yarrow M-class, ordered 5.15, G.62 (9.15), F.24 (1.17), F.20 (1.18), H.40 (6.18). Launched 14.6.15 Yarrow. c900 tons, 271(oa), 260(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 13.7.26 Cashmore.

RIVAL, hired drifter, Adty No 2473. Built 1907, 95grt, Peterhead-reg PD.347. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1920 as net vessel. Renamed RIVAL II 12.15. Served in WW2.

RIVIERE, hired trawler, Adty No 1261. Built 1916, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.893. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

RIVER CLYDE, ex-mercantile, assault ship. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915.

RIVER FISHER, fleet messenger, Y4.34. Built 1899, 457grt. In commissioned service 19.7.15-17.9.19, flew white ensign.

RIVER FORTH, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1907, 4,421grt - lost 3.3.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

RIVIERA, aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion, N.85 (1914). Launched 1.4.11 Denny. 1675grt, 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, Dover 1915-18, Mediterranean 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915. Returned late 1919. Served as LAIRD'S ISLE in WW2.

ROB ROY, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, G.92 (1.17), G.87 (1.18). Launched 29.8.16 Denny. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 13.7.26 King, Garston.

ROBERT BARTON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3559. Launched 28.8.17, 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. Sold 1922 renamed HAY BURNWYKE. Served as HAYBURN WYKE in WW2.

ROBERT BETSON, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3601. Launched 21.4.17, 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 1920 as REMILLO. Served as REMILLO in WW2.

ROBERT BOOKLESS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3557. Launched 23.7.17, 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. Sold 1921 renamed GRIZ NEZ. Served as German M.4005 in WW2.

ROBERT BOWEN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3595. 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 1920, same name. Served in WW2.

ROBERT CAHILL, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4468. Delivered 13.4.21, Goole SB. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 renamed PIERRE ANDRE. Served as PIERRE ANDRE in WW2.

ROBERT CLOUGHTON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3672. Launched 18.12.17, Bow McLachlan. 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. BDV 1933, renamed CORONET 1933. BU 1953 Pollock, Brown, Northam.

ROBERT DARBY, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4282 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

ROBERT DAVIDSON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3725. Launched 30.11.17, C 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. Sold 1921 renamed AUGUSTINE ISABELLE.

ROBERT DOUBLE, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3735. Delivered 5.6.18, 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 1922, same name, renamed WOLBOROUGH 1925.

ROBERT DRUMMOND, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3742. Launched 4.5.18, Ferguson. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922, same name, renamed SALMONBY 1924. Lost 23.3.26.

ROBERT E. LEE (1914) – see RAGLAN, monitor, Abercrombie-class.

ROBERT FARECLOTH, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3759. Delivered 11.1.19, Abdela Mitchell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1920 renamed HUMPHREY. Served in RNZN in WW2.

ROBERT FINLAY, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3857. Delivered 23.5.19, Goole SB. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed VISCOUNT ALLENBY.

ROBERT FORREST, hired screw tug. Built 1895, 33grt. In service 10.16-8.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

ROBERT GIBSON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3762. Launched 12.2.18, Scott, Bowling. 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 1920, same name. Renamed CORENNIE 1933.

ROBERT HARDING, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3823. Delivered 19.2.19, Hawthorne. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921 renamed HENRIETTE. Served as HENRIETTE, later ARTEGAL in WW2.

ROBERT HASTIE, hired trawler, Adty No 643. Built 1912, 210grt, North Shields-reg SN.189. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ROBERT MURRAY, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4256. Launched 30.6.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1923 same name. Served as NORTHLYN in WW2.

ROBERT SMITH, hired trawler, Adty No 1737. Built 1915, 211grt, Aberdeen-reg A.353. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-7.17. Disappeared 20.7.17 NW of the Hebrides.

ROBERTS, monitor, Abercrombie-class, M.08 (4.15), M.04 (9.15), M.1A (1.18). Names changes: laid down 11.14 as STONEWALL JACKSON, M.4 31.5.15, EARL ROBERTS 19.6.15, ROBERTS 22.6.15. Launched 15.4.15 Swan Hunter. 6150 tons, 334(oa), 320(pp)x90x10ft. TE 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, Home Waters from 1916. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold to Ward 9.5.21, but retained. Finally sold 9.36 Ward, Preston.

ROBIE, hired screw tug. Built 1915, 89grt. In service as BDV 8.3.16-14.2.20. 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.

ROBIN, river gunboat, Heron-class. Launched 1897 Yarrow. 85 tons, 108(oa), 100(pp)x20x2ft. TE 240ihp, 9kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 4 MG. China Station, paid off 12.14. Sold 9.28 at Hong Kong.

ROBIN, hired trawler, Adty No 376. Built 1904, 169grt, Hull-reg H.4. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ROBIN Il 2.15.

ROBIN, hired drifter, Adty No 2450. Built 1903, 86grt, Banff-reg BF.1321. Armament: 1-2.5pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

ROBINA, decoy or Q-ship - see FORT GEORGE, hired trawler.

ROBINA, fishing trawler. Built 1903, 168grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1003. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ROBINA, patrol boat and boom defence vessel, ex-civilian. Built 1914, 306grt. In service 21.11.14-6.6.19 in British Home waters.

ROBINIA, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 208grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1147. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ROBURN, hired drifter, Adty No 745. Built 1911, 83grt, Whitby-reg WY.137. In service 1.15-10.16 as net vessel. Sunk 27.10.16 by German destroyers in the Dover Straits.

ROBUST, paddle tug, Robust-class. Launched 24. 9.07 Bow McLachlan. 690 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27x11ft. 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Sheerness, believe flew blue ensign. Sold c1955.

ROCHE CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1353. Built 1910, 241grt, Swansea-reg SA.105. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ROCHESTER, hired trawler, Adty No 642. Built 1898, 165grt, Grimsby-reg GY.671. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ROCHFORT, decoy or Q-ship – see MONTBRETIA, convoy sloop.

ROCHOMIE, hired drifter. Built 1910, 79grt, Buckie-reg BCK.162. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

ROCK DAISY (ex-NINETEEN), hired drifter, Adty No 2807. Built 1901, 77grt, Peterhead-reg PD.157. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

ROCKET, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, G.82 (1.17), G.88 (1.18). Launched 2.7.16 Denny. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 16.12.26 Ward, Inverkeithing.

ROCKSAND, 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, N.77 (9.19). Launched 10.7.18 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 15.11.22 Ferguson Muir.

RODINO, hired trawler, Adty No 1230. Built 1913, 230grt, Grimsby-reg GY.836. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

RODNEY (c1909) – see VANGUARD, dreadnought battleship, St Vincent-class.

RODNEY, battlecruiser, Hood-class, building Fairfield. Work suspended 9.3.17, cancelled 10.18.

RODNEY, hired trawler, Adty No 953. Built 1906, 246grt, Grimsby-reg GY.195. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed RODNEY III 3.17.

RODNEY, hired screw tug. Built 1887, 48grt. In service 1917-1919, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

RODNEY II, hired drifter, Adty No 2754. Built 1907, 81grt, Berwick-reg BK.33. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

RODOSTO, hired trawler, Adty No 1490. Built 1913, 174grt, Grimsby-reg GY.839. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1920.

RODRIGO, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 169grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1208. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ROEBUCK, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, D.53 (1914), D.67 (9.15), D.72 (1.18). Launched 4.1.01 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. BU 1919 at Portsmouth DY.

ROEDEAN (ex-ROEBUCK), screw minesweeper, mercantile conversion, M.35 (1914). Built 1897, 1094grt. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 2.10.14, might have been hired as ROEBUCK II. Sunk 13.1.15 at Longhope, after dragging anchor in gale and drifting on to the ram-bow of repair hulk IMPERIEUSE.

ROEBUCK II – see ROEDEAN, screw minesweeper.

ROGER, decoy or Q-ship - see SPEEDWELL II, hired trawler.

ROGER DE COVERLEY (1918) – see COVERLEY, tunnel minesweeper, Dance-class

ROHILLA, naval hospital ship. Built 1906, Harland & Wolff. 7409grt, 460x56ft. Hired, in service from 6.8.14, flew red ensign. Wrecked 30.10.14 off Whitby.

ROKA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 126 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ROLAND, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 159grt, Aberdeen-reg A.876. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ROLANDO, hired trawler, Adty No 1046. Built 1896, 120grt, Grimsby-reg GY.65. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919.

ROLASK, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.44, patrol boat.

ROLLCALL, rescue tug, Resolve or Hunter-class, W.81 (9.18). Ordered 2.17 to commercial tug SIR DAVID HUNTER design (built Ferguson 1915, 622grt, but increased to 739-842grt in Resolve-class). Launched 2.8.18 Ferguson. 1400 tons, 182(oa), 175 (pp)x34x15 ft. TE 2400ihp, 14kts. Sold 6.21 and cancelled, resold 18.8.22, renamed ROMSEY.

ROLLER, decoy or Q-ship - see COMMISSIONER, hired trawler.

ROLLICKER, rescue tug, Resolve or Hunter-class, W.95 (1919). Ordered 2.17 to commercial tug SIR DAVID HUNTER design (built Ferguson 1915, 622grt, but increased to 739-842grt in Resolve-class). Launched 16.1.19 Ferguson. 1400 tons, 182(oa), 175 (pp)x34x15 ft. TE 2400ihp, 14kts. Sold 12.5.22 J. & A. Brown, repurchased 3.34, sold 24.6.52, BU Clayton & Davie.

ROLLO, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 167grt, Grimsby-reg GY.647. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ROLULU, hired trawler, Adty No 1468. Built 1909, 170grt, Grimsby-reg GY.399. In service 4.15-5.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Wrecked 27.5.15 on Obb Rock, Isle of Lewis.

ROLYATINA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 133. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ROMA (ex-ICICLE), hired yacht, gunnery T/S. Built 1888, 49grt/62TM. In service 5.12.17-24.12.18.

ROMAN, hired screw tug. Built 1906, 108grt. In service as examination vessel 6.1.17-12.3.20, renamed ROMANCE 5.18. 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 as ROMAN in WW2.

ROMAN EMPIRE, hired trawler, Adty No 832. Built 1898, 182grt, Hull-reg H.431. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ROMANCE (5.18) - see ROMAN, hired screw tug

ROMANOFF, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 178grt, Grimsby-reg GY.639. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ROMILLY, hired trawler, Adty No 2651. Built 1905, 214grt, Grimsby-reg GY.81. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ROMOLA, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, G.83 (1916), G.18 (1.18), G.15 (4.18). Launched 14.5.16 John Brown. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 13.3.30 King, Troon.

ROMSDALEN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1895, 2,548grt - lost 17.2.17, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

ROMULUS, hired trawler. Built 1885, 159grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.128. In service 10.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

ROMULUS, hired screw tug. Built 1883, 35grt. In service 6.15-3.16, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

RONALIN, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 129. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

RONDA (ex-RYDAL HOLME), Admiralty blockship. Built 1881, 1941grt, 274ft. Owned by T Wilson & Sons, Hull-reg, Purchased 1914-15 for unlisted location, held in reserve. Scuttled 1915 at Scapa Flow – Burra Sound, between Hoy & Graemsay islands in deep-water channel in about 40-60ft (wi - in 58.55.40N, 03.18.38W). Wreck dispersed in 1962 to clear shipping channel (Lr/D/ms/wi/www).

RONDO, hired trawler, Adty No 666. Built 1893, 117grt, Grimsby-reg GY.528. In service 11.14-3.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Wrecked 3.3.15 in the Shetlands.

RONONIA, hired trawler, Adty No 1594. Built 1913, 213grt, Grimsby-reg GY.865. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919.

RONSO, hired trawler, Adty No 862. Built 1915, 248grt, Grimsby-reg GY.605. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.16-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ROOKE, destroyer leader, Shakespeare-class, ordered 4.18, D.83 (12.24). Launched 16.9.20 Thornycroft, completed Pembroke DY. 1750 tons, 329(oa), 318(pp)x31x12ft. Turbine 40000shp, 36kts. Armament: 5-4.7in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Renamed BROKE 4.21. Foundered 9.11.42 after damage at Algiers 8.11.42.

ROOKE, hired drifter, Adty No I. Built 1908, 84grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.53. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-8.16 as patrol boat. Sunk 3.8.16 in collision off Deal.

ROOSEVELT, hired drifter. Built 1907, 97grt, Inverness-reg INS.345. In service 9.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

RORQUAL (Z.10), Admiralty whaler, ordered 15.3.15, Adty No 873. Launched 12.8.15, 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.

ROSA, hired trawler, Adty No 973. Built 1904, 242grt, Milford Haven-reg M.16. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ROSABELLE, hired yacht, Pendant No 061. Built 1902, 526grt/614TM. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 28.1.15-17.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served in WW2.

ROSALEEN, fleet messenger, Y4.39. Built 1908, 409grt. In commissioned service 22.7.15-10.11.20, flew white ensign.

ROSALIND, destroyer, Thornycroft R-class, ordered 7.15, G.95 (1.17), G.89 (1.18). Launched 14.10.16 Thornycroft. 1034 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 29000shp, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet from completion. Sold 13.7.26 King, Garston.

ROSALIND, hired trawler, Adty No 1780. Built 1905, 174grt, Hull-reg H.839. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ROSALIND II 12.15.

ROSALIND, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1913, 6,535grt - lost 6.4.17, Atlantic off SW Ireland (H/L/Lr/te/un)

ROSARENO, fishing trawler. Built 1902, 166grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1233. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ROSARIO, sea-going depot ship, Condor-class, steel screw sloop conversion. Launched 17.12.98 Sheerness DY. 980 tons, 204(oa), 180(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1400ihp, 13kts. Armament: 6-4in, 4-3pdr. Crew: 130. Converted to depot ship in 1910. Armament: 4-3pdr. Served as submarine depot ship at Hong Kong. Log Book Availability. Sold 11.11.21 at Hong Kong.

ROSCO, fishing trawler. Built 1902, 166grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1232. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ROSE (ex-NIZAM), Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Adty No 53. Built 1907 Smiths Dock, 243grt, 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. Sold 1921 as ABY.

ROSE, hired trawler, Adty No 592. Built 1907, 213grt, Grimsby-reg GY.312. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-4.17 as minesweeper. Renamed ROSE II 2.15. Mined 23.4.17 in Belfast Lough.

ROSE, hired trawler, Adty No 1183. Built 1911, 218grt, Glasgow-reg GW.26. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel. Renamed ROSE IV 5.15. Served as ROSETTE in WW2.

ROSE, fishing vessel. Built 1895, 96grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1754. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ROSE, hired drifter. Built 1907, 81grt, Inverness-reg INS.285. In service 11.15-1920 as boom defence vessel collier.

ROSE, minesweeper, civilian tug taken up in India. Built 1904, 308grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

ROSE III, hired drifter, Adty No 1030. Built 1907, 91grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.971. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

ROSE III, hired drifter. Built 1908, 88grt, Buckie-reg BCK.35. In service 11.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

ROSE V, hired drifter, Adty No 2033. Built 1900, 77grt, Peterhead-reg PD.389. In service 8.15-1920 as boom defence vessel collier, stores carrier.

ROSE & GLADYS, hired drifter, Adty No 3071. Built 1917, 93grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.875. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.17-1919.

ROSE LEA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1902, 2,830grt - lost 14.3.17, Atlantic W of SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un)

ROSE MARIE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1916, 2,220grt - lost 5.1.18, St George's Channel (H/L/Lr/dk/te/un/wi)

ROSE O'DOUNE, hired drifter. Built 1910, 64grt, Banff-reg BF.108. In service 1.16-1919 as submarine depot vessel.

ROSE OF ENGLAND, hired trawler, Adty No 507. Built 1909, 223grt, Liverpool-reg LL.6. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ROSE OF SHARON, fishing vessel. Built 1902, 59grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.529. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ROSEBERY, fishing trawler. Built 1883, 103grt, Granton-reg GN.8. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ROSEBINE (ex-FIVE), hired drifter. Built 1901, 72grt, Peterhead-reg PD.528. In service 1.16-1919 as boom defence vessel repair vessel.

ROSEBUD, hired drifter, Adty No 779. Built 1907, 100grt, Peterhead-reg PD.176. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ROSEDALE, hired drifter, Adty No 2197. Built 1907, 93grt, Buckie-reg BCK.6. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.16-1919 as net vessel.

ROSEHALL (ex-G. A. W.), hired drifter, Adty No 2268. Built 1909, 72grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.71. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

ROSEHEARTY, hired drifter, Adty No 2266. Built 1913, 82grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.565. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

ROSEHILL, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1911, 2,788grt - lost 23.9.17, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/sc/un/wi)

ROSELEAF (ex-CALIFOL), Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, later RFA oiler/group freighting tanker, Leaf-class, pendant X.32 (2.16 while building under original name), Y7.171. Launched 2.5.16 Raylton Dixon. 12300 tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Flew red ensign. Attacked 27.4.17, Atlantic off NW Ireland.  Sold 15.7.19, same name, renamed BRITISH ROSE 1921 (H/D/dk/ms/rfa/un)

ROSEMARY, 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.58 (1.16), T.77 (1.18). Launched 22.11.15 Richardson Duck. 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 17.12.47, BU Ward, Milford Haven.

ROSEMMA, hired drifter, Adty No 1114. Built 1912, 92grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1178. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

ROSETTA, hired trawler, Adty No 2340. Built 1907, 236grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.100. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

ROSEVINE, hired drifter, Adty No 1812. Built 1913, 100grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1198. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 7.15-5.17 as net vessel. Sunk 24.5.17 in collision off Great Yarmouth.

ROSEWOOD (ex-BLAKEMOOR), Admiralty blockship. Built 1889, 1757grt, 259ft. Owned by Constantine & Pickering SS Co, South Shields-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Scapa Flow. Scuttled 1915 - No.2 Barrier, Skerry Sound, between Glims Holm & Lamb Holm islands (wi - in 58.53.11N, 02.54.19W). Wreck now almost completely dispersed (Lr/D/wi).

ROSIEBURN, hired drifter, Adty No 988. Built 1909, 56grt, Banff-reg BF.77. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

ROSIES, hired drifter, Adty No 2172. Built 1908, 84grt, Buckie-reg BCK.14. In service 5.15-8.16 as net vessel. Sunk 26.8.16 by A/C bomb In Otranto Strait.

ROSINA FERRARA, decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 2 (ex-ROSINA FERRARA, ex-EMMA M, ex-MONGIBELLO, ex-LUIGI F.), brigantine conversion.

ROSITA, hired yacht, tug, Pendant No N.95 (9.18). Built 1900, 93grt/119TM. Purchased 3.18. Sold 14.8.20.

ROSMAR, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 29 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ROSS (ex-RAMSEY), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.0/ (8.19), N.A4 (11.19). Launched 12.6.19 Lobnitz. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 13.3.47 Dohmen & Habets.

ROSSKEEN, hired trawler, Adty No 633. Built 1907, 196grt, Granton-reg GN.14. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper armed with 1-4in, 1-12pdr. Also Q-ship (aka ALDEBARAN, BENDIGO II, ETHELWUILF II, GENERAL, HUNTER, NEW COMET) 3.17-11.18 armed with 1-4in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr.

ROSY MORN, hired trawler, Adty No 2770. Built 1914, 181grt, Scarborough-reg SH.59. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1.16. Mined 13.1.16 near Dogger Bank.

ROTHER, destroyer, River-class, four funnels closely paired, designated E-class, N.32 (1914), D.29 (9.15), D.73 (1.18). Launched 5.1.04 Palmer. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 23.6.19 Ward, Briton Ferry.

ROTHERFIELD, Admiralty blockship. Built 1889, 2831grt, 320ft. Owned by Woodfield SS Co, London-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Scapa Flow. Scuttled Scapa Flow - Burra Sound, between Hoy & Graemsay islands in about 40-60ft (wi - in 58.55.40N, 03.18.38W). Dispersed by explosives 1962 to clear shipping channel. Note: WW2 blockships in this channel include INVERLANE, TABARKA, DOYLE - see DYLE (Lr/D/wi).

ROTHESAY BAY, hired drifter. Built 1897, 101grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.97. In service 10.15-1.16 as boom defence vessel.

ROTIFER, hired screw tug. Built 1883, 48grt. In service 3.18-7.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

ROTO, hired trawler, Adty No 947. Built 1904, 170grt, Grimsby-reg GY.22. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 1.15-1920 as minesweeper.

ROULETTE, hired drifter, Adty No 1064. Built 1907, 81grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1041. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

ROVA HEAD (ex-FOXGLOVE), hired drifter. Built 1903, 58grt, Lerwick-reg LK.385. In service 6.15-6.16 as stores & water carrier.

ROVENSKA, hired yacht, Pendant No 071. Built 1904, 625grt/693TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 14.4.15-30.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

ROVER, tug, Rover-class. Launched 12.10.08 Chatham DY. 620 tons, 153(oa), 145(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1400ihp, 11kts. Served in Devonport, believe flew blue ensign, rescue tug from 1917, renamed ROLLICKER 1929, RECOVERY 3.34 Arrived 18.9.57 at Haulbowline to BU.

ROWAN, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.01 (on coming into service), MI.19 (1.18), MI.08 (6.18). Built 1909, 1493grt, 16kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 1-3pdr. In service 14.11.14-15.6.20. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea.

ROWENA, destroyer, Admiralty R-class. ordered 7.15, G.81 (1.17), G.90 (1.18). Launched 1.7.16 John Brown. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Handed over 27.1.37 to Ward, Milford Haven in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

ROWSAY, hired trawler, Adty No 1665. Built 1912, 207grt, Hull-reg H.410. In service 2.17-1919 as hydrophone vessel tender.

ROWSLEY, hired trawler, Adty No 1610. Built 1912, 213grt, Grimsby-reg GY.751. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ROXANO, hired trawler, Adty No 718. Built 1907, 228grt, Grimsby-reg GY.320. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-1920. Served in WW2.

ROXBURGH (right, Photo Ships), cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Devonshire-class, 86 (1914), 3A (1.18), N.34 (4.18). Launched 19.1.04 London & Glasgow. 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 8.11.21 Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

ROY, hired screw tug. Built 1907, 27grt. In service 8.16-7.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

ROYAL ARTHUR (laid down as CENTAUR), cruiser, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Edgar-class, AO (1914), N.10 (9.15), N.86 (1.18). Launched 26.2.91 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. 10th CS, North Atlantic until late 1914, depot ship in Scapa Flow/Rosyth area from 2.15. Sold 22.9.21 Cohen, BU in Germany.

ROYAL BANK (ex-NIKE), hired drifter, Adty No 1125. Built 1906, 90grt, Aberdeen-reg A.363. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 3.15-1921 as net vessel. Purchased, sold 1921.

ROYAL BRITON, hired screw tug. Built 1885, 99grt. In service 31.5.16-31.8.16. 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.

ROYAL BURGH, hired drifter, Adty No 2477. Built 1911, 78grt, Banff-reg BF.394. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

ROYAL DAFFODIL - see DAFFODIL, assault ship.

ROYAL GEORGE (c1911) - see KING GEORGE V, dreadnought battleship, King George V-class.

ROYAL ISIS - see ISIS, assault ship.

ROYAL NORMAN, hired paddle tug. Built 1881, 144grt. In service 5.7.18-21.2.19. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

ROYAL OAK, dreadnought battleship, Royal Sovereign-class, 67 (1914), 4A (1.18), 38 (4.18). Launched 17.11.14 Devonport DY. 25,750 tons, 624(oa), 580(pp)x88 (102 over bulges)x28ft. Turbine 40000shp, 23kts. Armament: 8-15in, 14-6in, 2-3in AA, 4-21in tt. Armour: 13in sides, 5.5in deck, 13in guns. 1st BS Grand Fleet from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sunk 14.10.39 by U.47 in Scapa Flow.

ROYAL PEARL (ex-PEARL), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 504. Built 1897, 171grt. Armament: not listed. In service 16.4.17-19.5.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

ROYAL RUBY (ex-RUBY), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 503. Built 1897, 171grt. Armament: not listed. In service 16.4.17-19.5.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

ROYAL SAPPHIRE (ex-SAPPHIRE), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 505. Built 1898, 223grt. Armament: not listed. In service 16.4.17-31.10.18. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

ROYAL SCOT, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.16 (on coming into service), MI.20 (1.18), (no pendant. assigned 6.18). Built 1910, 1726grt, 17.5kts. Armament: 1-4in, 3-12pdr. In service 28.10.14-27.12.19, including troop carrier 14.1.19-10.4.19. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea.

ROYAL SOVEREIGN, dreadnought battleship, Royal Sovereign-class, 59 (1914), 5A (1.18), 89 (4.18). Launched 29.4.15 Portsmouth DY. 25,750 tons, 624(oa), 580(pp)x88 (102 over bulges)x28ft. Turbine 40000shp, 23kts. Armament: 8-15in, 14-6in, 2-3in AA, 4-21in tt. Armour: 13in sides, 5.5in deck, 13in guns. 1st BS Grand Fleet from completion. Lent Russia 30.5.44 to 9.2.49 as Archangelsk. Sold 5.4.49, BU Ward, Inverkeithing.

ROYALIST, light cruiser, later minelayer, Arethusa-class, ordered 9.12, 4A (1914), 6A (1.18), 75 (4.18). Launched 14.1.15 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. 4th LCS 1915, 12th DF Grand Fleet 1915-16, 4th LCS, Grand Fleet 1916-17, then 1st LCS 1917-18, fitted for minelaying 2.17, 74 mines (16 operations, laid 1183). Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 24.8.22 Cashmore.

ROYALIST, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 183grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1090. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ROYALLIEU, hired trawler, Adty No 1145. Built 1907, 211grt, Grimsby-reg GY.313. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ROYALO, hired trawler, Adty No 2955. Built 1916, 248grt, Grimsby-reg GY.941. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ROYSTERER, rescue tug, Resolve or Hunter-class. Ordered 2.17 to commercial tug SIR DAVID HUNTER design (built Ferguson 1915, 622grt, but increased to 739-842grt in Resolve-class). Launched 4.2.19 Thornycroft. 1400 tons, 182(oa), 175 (pp)x34x15 ft. TE 2400ihp, 14kts. Sold 22.12.54. BU at Genoa.

RUBICON, hired motor drifter. Built 1898, 52grt, Portsmouth-reg. In service 10.18-1918.

RUBIO, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1909, 2,395grt - lost 25.2.18, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

RUBY, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.85 (1914), H.98 (1.18). Launched 4.11.10 White. 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, Grays.

RUBY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 57. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

RUBY, hired trawler, Adty No 1742. Built 1899, 198grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1136. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 7.15-11.15. Wrecked 24.11.15 in Grandes Bay.

RUBY, hired trawler, Adty No 2970. Built 1916, 251grt, Hull-reg H.494. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.16-10.17 as minesweeper. Torpedoed 17.10.17 off Ushant.

RUBY GEM, hired drifter, Adty No 2038. Built 1911, 76grt, Banff-reg BF.364. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

RUFF, hired trawler, Adty No 676. Built 1904, 169grt, Hull-reg H.34. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

RUGBY (ex-FILEY), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4359, T.01 (11.18), T.47 (11.19). Launched 6.9.18 Dunlop Bremner. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 25.11.27 Hughes Bolckow.

RUGBY, hired trawler, Adty No 2979. Built 1916, 274grt, Grimsby-reg GY.994. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 11.16-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed RUGBY II 11.17. Served in WW2.

RULE (ex-OUSE), decoy or Q-ship, cargo ship conversion. Built 1911, 1004grt. In service 19.2.17-29.5.19, armed with 1-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-14in tt, other names BARYTA, CASSOR, OUSE, Q.35.

RULER OF THE SEAS, hired drifter. Built 1909, 86grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.361. In service 9.15-1920 as boom defence vessel tender. Served as KIDDAW in WW2.

RUNA (ex-EINNA), hired yacht. Built 1904, 80grt/95TM. In service 18.7.18-14.5.19.

RUNCORN, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Lobnitz. Cancelled 17.12.18.

RUNNEL, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3994, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 9.12.18, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 12.10.20, same name.

RUNNER (ex-CHAMPION), hired screw tug. Built 1886, 146grt. In service 30.7.14-27.10.19 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.

RUPERT, hired trawler, Adty No 433. Built 1892, 114grt, Grimsby-reg GY.463. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-6.15. Mercantile loss 6.2.17.

RUSSELL, pre-dreadnought battleship, Duncan-class, 23 (1914). Launched 19.2.01 Palmer. 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. Mined 27.4.16 off Malta. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914, Dardanelles 1915/16.

RUSSELL II, hired trawler, Adty No N.3A, N.87. Built 1906, 246grt, Grimsby-reg GY.192. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1920 as minelayer.

RUTHENIA (ex-LAKE CHAMPLAIN), dummy battleship No. 4 KING GEORGE V, later water carrier, later oiler, mercantile conversion. Launched 31.3.00 Barclay Curle. 7394grt, 446(pp)x52ft. TE, 13kts.. Dummy battleship conversion ordered 21.10.14, hired 1.11.14 for conversion by Harland & Wolff, Belfast, no armament, superstructure and guns built of wood and canvas, ship ballasted to suggest greater length, completed during 3.15. Believed based at Loch Ewe on patrol in North Atlantic to c10.15. Paid off in UK by 10.15, converted to water carrier 1915, purchased by Admiralty 1.16, oiler 1916 (rfa – 1918), X.06 (1916), X.60 (1.18) . Oil hulk 3.31. Captured 1942 by Japanese, renamed CHORAN MARU, recaptured 1945,transport. BU 6.49 at Dalmuir (rfa)

RUTHIN CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 3317. Built 1916, 275grt, Swansea-reg SA.67. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.16-4.17 as minesweeper. Mined 21.4.17 off Skinningrove, Yorkshire.

 



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 SIRIUS, old 2nd-class cruiser (Photo Ships)

 

S-class submarines, S.1-S.3, Italian designed, Scott-Laurenti type (I-Pendant No, replaced by class and number, mid-1915), 255/390 tons, 148(oa)x14x9ft. Diesel/electric 600/400hp, 13/8.5kts. Armament: 2-18in tt.

S.1, submarine, S-class, I.04. Launched 28.2.14 Scotts. Commissioned in RN, 4th Flotilla, Dover 1914, 8th Flotilla, Harwich 1914-15. Ceded to Italy 25.10.15.

S.2, submarine, S-class, I.0A. Launched 14.4.15 Scotts, completed 5.15. Short service in RN. Ceded to Italy 25.10.15.

S.3, submarine, S-class, I.1A. Launched 10.6.15 Scotts, completed 9.15. Never commissioned in RN. Ceded to Italy 25.10.15.

 


 

S-designated Decoy or Q-ships, S.1-S.7

S.1, decoy or Q-ship – see ENERGIC, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.1195) conversion.

S.2, decoy or Q-ship - see EARLY BLOSSOM, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.16) conversion.

S.3, decoy or Q-ship - see ETHEL & MILLIE, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.200) conversion.

S.3, decoy or Q-ship - see G. & E., fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.649) conversion.

S.4, decoy or Q-ship - see TELESIA, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.1155) conversion.

S.5, decoy or Q-ship – see DORANDO PIETRI, motor ketch (Lowestoft-registered LT.295) conversion.

S.6, decoy or Q-ship – see CHILDREN'S FRIEND, motor smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.174) conversion.

S.7, decoy or Q-ship - see BREADWINNER, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.1095) conversion.

 


 

S.6-S.11, Surface Patrol Boats

S.6 (1917), surface patrol boat – see B.6, submarine, B-class.

S.7 (1917), surface patrol boat – see B.7, submarine, B-class.

S.8 (1917), surface patrol boat – see B.8, submarine, B-class.

S.9 (1917), surface patrol boat – see B.9, submarine, B-class.

S.10 (1917), surface patrol boat – see B.10, submarine, B-class.

S.11 (1917), surface patrol boat – see B.11, submarine, B-class

 


 

S.1 (1916), submarine, later patrol boat – see SWORDFISH, submarine, experimental steam-powered.

S. ANNA, decoy or Q-ship – see BRIG 3 (ex-SANT' ANNA M), brigantine conversion.

S. D. J., hired drifter, Adty No 1857. Built 1912, 100grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1187. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-2pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

S.S.S. 966, decoy or Q-ship – see HYDERABAD, war construction.

SABINE, fishing trawler. Built 1888, 118grt, Aberdeen-reg A.865. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SABLE, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, G.91 (1.18). Launched 28.6.16 White. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 8.27 Hughes Bolckow.

SABLE (1933) – see SALMON, destroyer, Admiralty R-class.

SABLE ISLAND, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1914, 734grt. Armed with 1-6pdr. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

SABRE, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, G.56 (11.18). Launched 23.9.18 Stephen. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 11.45, BU Brunton, Grangemouth.

SABREUR, hired trawler, Adty No 2964. Built 1916, 188grt, Grimsby-reg GY.932. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served as BADINAGE in WW2.

SABRINA, hired yacht, Pendant No 035. Built 1899, 379grt/513TM. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. In service 5.2.15-23.3.19, renamed SABRINA II 12.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

SABRINA, destroyer, Yarrow M-class, ordered 7.15, G.79 (1.17), G.92 (1.18). Launched 24.7.16 Yarrow. c900 tons, 271(oa), 260(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 5.11.26 Cashmore.

SABRINA, ex-gunboat, described as miscellaneous special service vessel. Launched 3.10.76 Palmer. 363 tons, 110(pp)x34x5ft. Avg 400ihp, 9kts. Served as tender at Devonport. Renamed SABINE 7.16, renamed VIVID 1920. Sold 7.22 Fryer, Sunderland.

SACHEM, commissioned escort or convoy escort ship, mercantile conversion, P.A0 (7.17), MI.92 (1.18). Built 1893, 5354grt, 13kts. Armament: 3-6in, 2-11in A/S howitzers. In service 28.5.17-28.3.19.

SAFA EL BAHR, hired yacht, Pendant No 055. Built 1894, 487grt/669TM. Armament: 2-3 in. In service 23.8.15-22.4.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

SAFEGUARD, patrol and examination vessel, ex-Coastguard and Fishery Protection, C.78 (1914), C.80 (1.18), C.81 (9.18). Launched 24.6.14 Day Summers. 875 tons, 160(pp)x29x11ft. TE 1350ihp, 15kts. Armament: 2-3pdr. Based at Queenstown 1914-18. Sold 13.2.20, renamed SAFEGUARDER.

SAGITTA (has been found spelt SARGETTA), hired yacht, Pendant No 01. Built 1908, 744grt/758TM. Armament: 2-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.12.14-15.2.18. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915. Served in WW2.

SAILOR KING, hired drifter, Adty No 1911. Built 1914, 89grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.28. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

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ST. ABBS, fishing vessel. Built 1895, 92grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.738. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ST. ABBS, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.02 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 17.12.18 Ferguson. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sunk 1.6.40 by German A/C off Dunkirk

ST. AETHENS, hired drifter, Adty No 2005. Built 1914, 76grt, Inverness-reg INS.86. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper, patrol boat.

ST. AGNES NO. 1, hired trawler, Adty No 296. Built 1908, 205grt, North Shields-reg SN.88. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ST. ALBERT, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Lewis. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. ANNE, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.36 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 15. 4.19 Ferguson. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 10.22 R. MacGregor, same name. Served in RCN in WW2, renamed CASCAPEDIA 1943.

ST. ARISTELL, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1919 Crabtree. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 7.4.26 J. Brown, Newcastle, NSW, same name.

ST. ARVANS, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.05 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1919 Day Summers. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 25.8.23 J. H. Clarke, renamed OCEAN EAGLE. Served as OCEAN EAGLE in RCN in WW2.

ST. ATHAN, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.40 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1919 Day Summers. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 17.11.24 British Tanker Co, same name.

ST. AUBIN, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.18 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1918 Harland & WoIff, Govan. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 12.4.24 Shanghai Tug & Lighter Co, same name. Served in WW2.

ST. AUSTELL, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Cran & Somerville. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. AYLES, hired drifter, Adty No 1256. Built 1906, 78grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.122. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

ST. BEES, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.23 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1918 Harland & Wolff, Govan. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 7.22 Moller Towage Ltd, renamed HENRY BURTON.

ST. BENEDICT, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 104 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ST. BLAZEY, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.46 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 16.1.19 Cran & Somerville. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Condemned 12.7.46, sunk as target off Bermuda.

ST. BONIFACE (ex-ST. FERGUS), rescue tug, Saint-class, W.20 (11.19). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 16. 6.19 Fleming & Ferguson. sold 1955. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. To New Zealand Government 18.3.25, renamed TOIA 4.26;

ST. BONIFACE, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Ferguson. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. BOSWELLS, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.51 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 2. 5.19 Cran & Somerville. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Mined 12.6.20 off Terschelling.

ST. BOTOLPH, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.34 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1918 Livingstone & Cooper. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 29.12.26 George MacLean

ST. BREOCK (ex-ST. JAMES), rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 10.11.19 Hong Kong and Whampoa. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sunk 14.2.42 by Japanese A/C off Sumatra.

ST. BREOCK, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Cran & Somerville. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. BRIDGET, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Crichton. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. BUDEAUX, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Cran & Somerville. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. CATHERINE, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.44 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 3.6.19 Livingstone & Cooper. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 30.4.26 A. H. Raid, Vancouver, renamed CANADIAN NATIONAL No. 2.

ST. CLAIR, hired trawler, Adty No 1844. Built 1904, 255grt, Hull-reg H.803. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ST. CLAUDE (ex-ST. MARY), rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1919 Livingstone & Cooper. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 10.25 J. Fenwick, Sydney, NSW, renamed LINDFIELD.

ST. CLAUDE, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Ferguson. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. CLEARS, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.06 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1919 Livingstone & Cooper. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 1948 Rigdon Beasley, Southampton.

ST. CLEMENT, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 21.8.19 Ferguson. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 6.21 Crichton Thompson; resold 11.21 to Spain, renamed CICLOPE.

ST. CLOUD, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 189grt, Grimsby-reg GY.856. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ST. COLUMB, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.07 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 22.9.18 Crichton. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Wrecked 16.1.20, wreck sold 30.1.20 V. Grech Ltd.

ST. COMBS, hired drifter, Adty No 2401. Built 1908, 90grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.298. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

ST. COMBS HAVEN, hired drifter, Adty No 2119. Built 1914, 89grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.81. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

ST. CUTHBERT, hired trawler, Adty No 1992. Built 1916, 311grt, Grimsby-reg GY.824. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 4.16-1919 as minesweeper.

ST. CYR, hired trawler, Adty No 1527. Built 1915, 315grt, Hull-reg H.257. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ST. CYRUS, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.47 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 5.4.19 Crichton. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Mined 22.1.41 off the Humber.

ST. DAY, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 20.11.18 Taikoo, Hong Kong. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 9.4.48, renamed URSUS.

ST. DENIS, hired trawler, Adty No 3326. Built 1915, 294grt, Hull-reg H.228. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 2.17-1920. Served as MASONA in WW2.

ST. DOGMAEL, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1918 Taikoo, Hong Kong. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 10.50

ST. DOMINIC, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1919 Hong Kong and Whampoa. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 12.11.19 Gibb-Livingstone at Hong Kong, same name. Served as ST. DOMINIC in WW2.

ST. EBBA, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.188, 4312. Built 1906, 38grt, Berwick-reg BK.210. In service 1916-1919.

ST. ELMO, hired trawler, Adty No 1583. Built 1914, 314grt, Hull-reg H.3. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ST. ELMO'S LIGHT, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3957, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 24.11.19, Innes. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 22.12.19, renamed SWEET PROMISE 1920. Served as SWEET PROMISE in WW2.

ST. ELOI, 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. To Canadian Dept of Marine & Fisheries 1920 renamed Lightship No. 20.

ST. ELVIES, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 582. Built 1896, 567grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 4.3.15-8.5.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

ST. ENODER (ex-ST. OSYTH), rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1919 Day Summers. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 9.6.25 to Denmark, renamed GARM.

ST. ENODER, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Lewis. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. ERTH, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 28.2.19 Murdoch & Murray. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 9.25 J. Fenwick, Sydney NSW, renamed HEROS. Served as HEROS in RAN in WW2.

ST. ETIENNE, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Lewis. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. EWE, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1.4.19 Murdoch & Murray. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 11.10.26 H. Gould Page, to Iraq, renamed ALARM. Served as ALARM in in WW2.

ST. FAGAN, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1919 Lytham SB. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sunk 1.6.40 by German A/C off Dunkirk.

ST. FAITH, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1919 Lytham SB. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 6.21 Crichton Thompson, same name.

ST. FINBARR, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.22 (11.19). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 7.7.19 Fleming & Ferguson. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 6.23 Canadian Government, renamed FRANKLIN.

ST. FINELLA, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Livingstone & Cooper. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. FLORENCE, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 19.3.19 Crichton. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 14.11.24 Canadian Pacific Railway, renamed KYUQUOT.

ST. GENNY, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.04 (11.19). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 28.5.19 Crichton. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Foundered 12.1.30 off Ushant.

ST. GEORGE, sea-going depot ship, Edgar-class, 1st-class protected cruiser conversion, N.31 (1914), N.88 (1.18). Launched 23.6.92 Earle.7700 tons. Completed as depot ship 3.10. Armament: 4-6in, 8-12pdr. Served with 9th DF Forth 1914, 7th DF Humber 1914-15, depot ship inthe Mediterranean1915-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 1.7.20 Castle, Plymouth.

ST. GEORGE, hired yacht, Special Service Vessel, Pendant No 058, 091, N.76 (9.18). Built 1890, 641grt/871TM. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 3.3.15-26.1.15 and 22.4.18-29.3.19. May have had A/P role as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Renamed ORIFLAMME (Pendant No 091) 6.18, WALLINGTON (Pendant No N.76) 9.18, ST. GEORGE 3.19.

ST. GERMAIN (ex-GOLDEN CITY), hired trawler, Adty No 552. Built 1907, 307grt, Hull-reg H.929. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ST. GERVAIS, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Lewis. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. GILES, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.96 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 14.5.19 Ferguson. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 7.22 J. & A. Brown, renamed KHALIFA. Served as ST. GILES in RAN in WW2.

ST. GOTHARD, decoy or Q-ship - see AUK, hired trawler.

ST. GOTHARD, fishing trawler. Built 1894, 156grt, Granton-reg GN.46. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ST. GOTHARD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1903, 2,788grt - lost 26.9.16, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

ST. GRACE, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Livingstone & Cooper. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. GREGORY, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Livingstone & Cooper. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. HELIERS, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.08 (11.19). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 26.6.19 Ferguson. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 23.6.20 Crichton Thompson, same name.

ST. HILARY, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1919 Lytham SB. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 7.4.26 Waratah Tug & Salvage Co, same name.

ST. HUBERT, hired trawler, Adty No 3306. Built 1916, 349grt, Hull-reg H.493. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.16-1919 as minesweeper.

ST. ISSEY, rescue tug, Saint-class, W25 (11.19). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1918 Napier & Miller. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sunk 28.12.42 by submarine off Benghazi.

ST. IVES, hired trawler, Adty No 1192. Built 1909, 325grt, Hull-reg H.11. In service 3.15-12.16 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Mined 21.12.16 off St. Anthony, Falmouth.

ST. JOHNS, hired trawler, Adty No 1906. Built 1910, 208grt, Hull-reg H.18. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.15-6.18. Sunk 3.6.18 by U-boat gunfire 45 miles N of Tory Island.

ST. JOLES, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 117. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ST. JULIEN, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Festubert-group, ordered 1.17. Launched 6.6.17, 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. To Canadian Dept of Marine & Fisheries 1920 renamed Lightship No. 22.

ST. JUST, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.90 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1918 Napler & Miller. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sunk 11.2.42 by Japanese A/C off Singapore.

ST. KEVERNE, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Livingstone & Cooper. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. KEYNE, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 12.6.19 Murdoch & Murray. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 18.6.26 to Brazil, renamed TIMES.

ST. KILDA, fishing trawler. Built 1904, 187grt, Hull-reg H.355. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ST. KITTS, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 24.6.19 Murdoch & Murray. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 3.2.26 to Adelaide SS Co, renamed UCO.

ST. LAWRENCE, hired trawler, Adty No 291. Built 1899, 196grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1131. In service 10.14-11.14 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Mercantile loss 22.4.15.

ST. LAWRENCE No. 1, fishing trawler. Built 1909, 211grt, North Shields-reg SN.102. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ST. LEONARD, hired trawler, Adty No 454. Built 1912, 296grt, Grimsby-reg GY.799. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as FINESSE in WW2.

ST. LEONARD NO. 1, hired trawler, Adty No 462. Built 1913, 210grt, North Shields-reg SN.217. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as ST. LEONARD in WW2.

ST. LOUIS, hired trawler, Adty No 1202. Built 1900, 233grt, Hull-reg H.503. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ST. LUCIA, fishing trawler. Built 1907, 186grt, Hull-reg H.937. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ST. MABYN, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1919 Livingstone & Cooper. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 3.5.26 J. Brown, Newcastle NSW, same name. Served as CAROLINE MOLLER in WW2.

ST. MALO, hired trawler, Adty No 1375. Built 1911, 335grt, Hull-reg H.371. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919. Served as WARDOUR in WW2.

ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND (ex-BALANTIA), naval hospital ship, YA.19 (assigned c 11.14). Built 1909, Harland & Wolff. 2467grt, 300x38ft. Hired, in service 25.1.16-1918, flew red ensign.

ST. MARTIN, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.27 (11.19). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1919 Livingstone & Cooper. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 11.46.

ST. MARY, fishing vessel. Built 1898, 99grt, Whitby-reg WY.96. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ST. MAURICE, hired trawler, Adty No 551. Built 1903, 251grt, Hull-reg H.715. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.14-1920 as minelayer, then minesweeper.

ST. MAWES, hired screw tug. Built 1917, 80grt. In service 1.6.17-19.7.19. 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.

ST. MELLONS, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.89 (9.18). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1918 Harland & Wolff, Govan. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 8.7.49 H. G. Pounds, Portsmouth.

ST. MINVER, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched.19 Day Summers. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 23.4.25, renamed ABEILLE No. 22. Served as ABEILLE 22 in WW2.

ST. MONANCE, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 11.9.19 Hong Kong and Whampoa. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 4.48.

ST. OLAVES, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 27.12.18 Harland & Wolff, Govan. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 12.6.22 J. & A. Brown, same name. Served in WW2.

ST. OMAR, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 15.9.19 Ferguson. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 4.48 in the Mediterranean.

ST. OWEN, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Day Summers. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. PATRICK, patrol vessel, ex-Trinidad Government craft. Built 1913, 180 tons. Armed with 1-3pdr. In service 19.2.17-c21.2.19 in West Indies.

ST. PHILIP, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Crichton. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. ROCHE, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Crabtree. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. ROLLOX, rescue tug, Saint-class, building Day Summers. Cancelled 6.12.18.

ST. SAMPSON, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.26 (11.19). First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 1919 Hong Kong and Whampoa. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 4.22 Wheelock & Co, "who defaulted", resold 6.22, same name. Served in WW2.

ST. SEIRIOL, screw minesweeper, mercantile conversion, Fy.573 (12.15). Built 1914, 928grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 5.12.15. Mined 25.4.18 off the Shipwash LV.

ST. TEATH, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 29.5.19 Walker. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 2.6.26 to Brazil, renamed PARANA.

ST. TRILLO (ex-RHOS TREVOR), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 837. Built 1876, 164grt. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 22.4.17-3.6.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

ST. TUDY, rescue tug, Saint-class. First ships of class ordered 4.18, rest by 8.18. Launched 11.11.19 Walker. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). As rescue tug, was to be equipped with wireless, smoke-generating apparatus and hydrophones, but probably not. Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. Sold 16.7.26 F. P. Barney, later, renamed ST. EILEEN.

ST. VINCENT, dreadnought battleship, St Vincent-class, 16 (1914), 7A (1.18), 85 (4.18). Launched 10.9.08 Portsmouth 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 1.12.21 Stanlee.

ST. VINCENT, dummy battleship No.1 – see CITY OF OXFORD, mercantile conversion.

ST. VINCENT, hired trawler, Adty No 369. Built 1907, 186grt, Hull-reg H.993. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ST. VINCENT Il 2,15.

SAKKARA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 190. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

SALACON, fishing trawler. Built 1905, 211grt, Grimsby-reg GY.55. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SALADIN, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, F.0A (4.19). Launched 17.2.19 Stephen. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 29.6.47, BU Rees, Llanelly.

SALAMANDER (ex-KRABBEN), whaler. Built 1912, 174grt. Armament: 1-12pdr. Purchased 4.15, served in East Africa. Sold 6.3.19 Irvin & Johnson, renamed KRABBEN.

SALAMIS, hired screw tug. In service 1916-1920, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

SALEE ROVER, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 9. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

SALFORD (ex-SHOREHAM), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, N.06 (7.19), N.A5 (11.19). Launched 3.4.19 Murdoch & Murray. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 10.20, renamed VEGAVATI.

SALMON, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, G.94 (1.17), G.93 (1.18). Launched 7.10.16 Harland & Wolff, Govan. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Renamed SABLE 12.33. Handed over 28.1.37 to Ward, Hayle in part payment for liner MAJESTIC

SALMON, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 192, 4322 (Fishery flag No. after 6.18). Renamed HALYCON (sic) II 3.19. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

SALOME, hired trawler, Adty No 2670. Built 1908, 252grt, Milford Haven-reg M.230. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1919.

SALOMEA K, decoy or Q-ship – see BRIG 5 (ex-SALOMEA K), brigantine conversion.

SALSETTE, Admiralty trawler, Indian-built, Castle-type. Launched 1919, Bombay DY. Teak planking on steel frames, 265grt/588 tons deep, 125(pp)x33x12ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as unarmed minesweeper or fishing vessel. Became Light vessel by 1928.

SALTASH, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3456, T.9N (10.18), T.6N (11.19). Launched 25.7.18 Murdoch & Murray. 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.

SALTBURN, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4365, T.3/ (12.18), T.5/ (11.19). Launched 9.10.18 Murdoch & Murray. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 23.10.46, wrecked 12.46 in tow off Hartland Point, BU 1948.

SALVATOR (ex-KATOOMBA), hired yacht, Pendant No 060. Built 1903, 684grt/766TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 5.3.15-29.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as HELIOPOLIS in WW2.

SALVIA, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Aubretia-type, ordered 1.16, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament. Launched 16.6.16 Irvine. 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 name Q.15. Sunk 20.6.17 by U.94 off SW Ireland.

SALVINI, hired trawler, Adty No 3283. Built 1916, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.892. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SALVO (also C.61), dockyard tug. Launched 1899 Eltringham. 400 tons, 121(pp)x24 ft. 775ihp. Purchased 13.3.01. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 10.22.

SAM RICHARDS, hired drifter, Adty No 1563. Built 1913, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.226. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

SAMARA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1906, 3,172grt - lost 19.8.15, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/te/un/wi)

SAMOSET, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1909, 5,251grt - lost 20.3.18, Eastern Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

SAMPHIRE BATTS (ex-SEA KING), hired screw tug. Built 1893, 174grt. In service 25.8.14-6.10.19. 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.

SAMPSON, iron dockyard paddle tug, Aetna-type. Launched 31.1.77 Laird. 530 tons, 128(pp)x25x10ft. 850ihp. Served in Malta, believe flew blue ensign, renamed ORIENT 7.18. Sold 8.6.23 at Malta.

SAMSON, minesweeper, civilian tug taken up in India. Built 1902, 310grt. In service c1917-1919 as in Indian Ocean.

SAMUEL BAKER, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3650. Launched 7.6.17, Hall Russell. Units ranged from 194-237grt, 115-122x22ft. Approx. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921, renamed BRACONMOOR.

SAMUEL BARKAS, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3628. Launched 13.9.17, 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 1920, same name. Renamed INVERNEILL 1926.

SAMUEL BENBOW, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3645. Launched 9.7.18, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, same name. Served in RAN in WW2

SAMUEL CUNNINGHAM, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4444, building Hall Russell. Cancelled after 11.18.

SAMUEL DAWSON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4486. Delivered 5.2.20, J P Rennoldson. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1922, same name, later renamed SAN JUAN.

SAMUEL DOWDEN, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3564. Launched 18.9.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. 1-3.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922 renamed ROYAL REGIMENT. Served as SEA MIST in WW2.

SAMUEL DRAKE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3683. Delivered 26.11.18, 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 1924 renamed RHODOLITE. Served as SOUTHCOATES in WW2.

SAMUEL GASBY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3768. Delivered 24.9.20, RItchie G & M. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 renamed SOUBRETTE. Served in WW2.

SAMUEL GREEN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3791. Launched 30.4.19, George Brown. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed OCEAN ROVER, later ARIES. Served as OCEAN ROVER in WW2.

SAMUEL HAMPTON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3775. Delivered 18.9.19, Ouse SB. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed BOSTONIAN. Went missing 10.11.20.

SAMUEL JAMESON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3839. Delivered 10.10.18, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed ETTRICK 9.20 Sold 1926 renamed LOUGHRIGG. Served as PHYLLISIA in WW2.

SAMUEL LOVITT, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4224 building John Lewis Cancelled after 11.18.

SAMUEL MARTIN, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4255. Launched 28.6.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed FIELD MARSHAL PLUMER.

SAMUEL S. THORP, decoy or Q-ship - see BARON ROSE (ex-SAMUEL S. THORP), auxiliary schooner conversion.

SAMUEL SPENCER, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3533. Launched 17.9.17, Smiths Dock. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921 renamed FLASH.

SAMURAI, hired trawler, Adty No 1443. Built 1914, 221grt, Grimsby-reg GY.175. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.15-1920 as minesweeper.

SAN, hired screw tug. Built 1885, 22grt. In service 4.17-3.18, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

SAN ONOFRE, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1914, 9,717grt - lost 12.5.17, Atlantic off SW Ireland (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi).

SAN PATRICIO, fleet messenger, Y4.19. Built 1895, 9712grt. Also listed as water carrier. In service 14.5.15-12.1.16, flew red ensign; oiler (Y7.115) from 13.1.16.

SANDA (ex-ST SERF), hired yacht, Pendant No 073. Built 1906, 300grt/351TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service from 26.1.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Sunk 25.9.15 by shore batteries off Belgian coast.

SANDBOY (1.18) - see STRENUOUS, paddle tug

SANDFLY, coastal destroyer (1906) – see TB.4, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class.

SANDFLY, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class, H.87 (1914), H.99 (1.18), F.95 (9.18). Launched 26.7.11 Swan Hunter. 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 Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Milford Haven.

SANDHURST (ex-dummy battlecruiser INDOMITABLE, ex-MANIPUR), sea-going repair ship, wartime mercantile conversion, A4 (1.16), C9 (1.18). Launched 14.12.05 Harland & Wolff. 11500 tons, 485(oa), 470(pp)x58x20ft. TE 4000ihp, 10.5kts. Hired 11.14, purchased 1915. Completed as fleet repair ship 9.16. Armament: 4-4in, 2-6pdr. Served at Scapa Flow 1916-18. Arrived 4.46 Arnott Young, Dalmuir to BU. See also MANIPUR, dummy battlecruiser No. 12.

SANDOWAY, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1915, 291grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean. Served in WW2.

SANDOWN, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 1.16, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 903, T.68 (9.18). Launched 6.7.16 Dunlop Bremner. 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.

SANDPIPER, river gunboat, Heron-class. Launched 2.7.97 Yarrow. 85 tons, 108(oa), 100(pp)x20x2ft. TE 240ihp, 9kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 4 MG. China Station, paid off 12.14. Log Book Availability. Sold 18.10.20 at Hong Kong.

SANDRINGHAM, hired trawler. Built 1905, 179grt, Grimsby-reg GY.59. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as boom defence vessel.

SANDSEND, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1899, 3,814grt - lost 16.9.17, St George's Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

SANDSTORM, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3907. Delivered 31.5.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To FES 12.7.20, renamed GLENBRECK 1920, RIVER EYE 1924.

SANDU, hired screw tug. Built 1908, 118grt. In service 22.4.18-19.8.18. 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.

SANDWICH, hired screw tug. Built 1892, 26grt. In service 9.18-12.18, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

SANDYFORD, decoy or Q-ship - see FARNBOROUGH (ex-SANDYFORD), chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.859) conversion.

SANFOIN, 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.6N (11.18). Launched 10.6.18 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.

SANSERIT, hired trawler, Adty No 2997. Built 1916, 212grt, Grimsby-reg GY.996. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.17-1919.

SANSON, hired trawler, Adty No 1863. Built 1907, 231grt, Grimsby-reg GY.295. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SANT' ANNA M., decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 3 (ex-SANT' ANNA M.), brigantine conversion.

SANTEE (USN), decoy or Q-ship – see ARVONIAN, collier conversion.

SANTORA, hired drifter, Adty No 1160. Built 1911, 90grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.837. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

SAPLER (ex-SAPPHIRE), hired trawler, Adty No 3077. Built 1917, 262grt, Hull-reg H.580. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as AVERCAULD in WW2.

SAPPER, Admiralty trawler, Military class, Adty No 1162. One of ten trawlers, of three different types, purchased while building for a total cost of Ł93,800 – 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. Log Book Availability. Foundered 29.12.17 off Owers LV.

SAPPHIRE, light cruiser, ex-3rd-class protected cruiser, Gem-class, N.78 (1914), N.89 (1.18). Launched 17.3.04 Palmer. 3,000 tons, 373(oa), 360(pp)x40x14ft. TE 9800ihp, 22kts. Armament: 12-4in, 11-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck. Attached 7th BS Channel Fleet 1914, 4th BS 1914-15, Mediterranean 1915-16, East Indies 1916-18. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914, Dardanelles 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Grays.

SAPPHIRE, hired yacht, Pendant No 052. Built 1912, 1207grt/1421TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 8.1.15-20.2.19, renamed SAPPHIRE II 2.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.. Served as BREDA in WW2.

SAPPHIRE, hired trawler, Adty No 277. Built 1903, 156grt, Aberdeen-reg A.889. In service 8.14-11.18 as minesweeper. Renamed SAPPHIRE Ill 2.15.

SAPPHIRE, hired drifter. Built 1907, 95grt, Inverness-reg INS.391. In service 1.15-1919 as hospital vessel. Renamed SHALOT 8.18.

SAPPHO, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Apollo-class, P.41 (1914), P.A1 (1.18). Launched 9.5.91 Samuda. 3,400 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. Grand Fleet flagship tender 1914-16, then laid up. Sold 3.21 Castle, Plymouth.

SARA, hired drifter, Adty No 2049. Built 1902, 62grt, Peterhead-reg PD.100. In service 10.15-1919 as net vessel, water carrier.

SARABANDE, tunnel minesweeper, Dance-class, ordered as "tunnel tugs" (screw in tunnel) by War Department for Mesopotamia, transferred 12.17, 1644 (pendant. no). Launched 12.4.18 Goole SB. 265 tons, 130(pp)x26x4ft. Compound 450ihp, 9.5kts. Armament: 1-3pdr. Based at Dunkirk 1918, clearing mines off Flanders coast. Returned 1920 to War Dept.

SARACEN, destroyer, Tribal class, 2nd group, 4-funnelled, designated F-class, H.38 (1914), D.07 (9.15), D.74 (1.18). Launched 31.3.08 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 1915. Sold 22.10.19 Ward, Preston.

SARAH, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 135grt, North Shields-reg SN.40. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SARAH ALICE, hired trawler, Adty No 329. Built 1911, 299grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.140. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-9.16 as minesweeper. Sunk 26.9.16 by U-boat near Fair Island Channel.

SARAH COLEBROOKE, decoy or Q-ship, auxiliary ketch conversion. Built 1913, 158grt. In service 3.5.17-7.10.18, armed with 2-12pdr, other names BALHAM, MERYL.

SARAH JOLLIFFE, hired screw tug. Built 1890, 333grt. In service 8.3.15-13.1.20. (One of the JOLLIFFE tugs became a rescue tug 9.18, with pendant W.24.) 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.

SARAH JONES, decoy or Q-ship - see MARGARET MURRAY, auxiliary schooner conversion.

SARAH MARIAN, hired drifter, Adty No 1929. Built 1911, 89grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1119. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

SARAH RADCLIFFE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1896, 3,333grt - lost 11.11.16, Atlantic off NW France (H/L/Lr/te/un)

SARASVATI, minesweeper, steamer taken up in India. Built 1907, 962grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

SARASVATI II (ex-CHOKAI MARU), Indian trawler minesweeper. Built 1911, 204grt. Purchased from Japan 3.17. Disposed of 1920, believed Ceylon government service, renamed SARASVATI 1920.

SARBA, hired trawler, Adty No 928. Built 1913, 315grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.177. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SARDIUS, hired trawler, Adty No 727. Built 1892, 213grt, Hull-reg H.197. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-11.18.

SARDIUS, hired trawler, Adty No 3357. Built 1900, 206grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1140. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-2.18 as minesweeper. Renamed SARDIUS II 8.15. Wrecked 13.2.18 in Pendower Cove, near Tolpeden, Penwith.

SARDONYX, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, F.34 (6.19). Launched 27.5.19 Stephen. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). BU 10.45 Ward, Preston.

SAREPTA, hired drifter, Adty No 739. Built 1906, 89grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1021. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed WELCOME FRIEND 7.18.

SARGETTA - see SAGITTA, hired yacht.

SARGON, hired trawler, Adty No 702. Built 1913, 297grt, Grimsby-reg GY.858. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SARK, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 145grt, Glasgow-reg GW.25. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SARNIA, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.04 (on coming into service), MI.21 (1.18), (no pendant. assigned 6.18). Built 1910, 1498grt, 20kts. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 14.11.14. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Sunk 12.9.18 by submarine off Alexandria.

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

SARPEDON, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, G.19 (1.17), G.21 (4.18), G.14 (9.18). Launched 1.6.16 Hawthorn Leslie. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 13.7.26 Alloa, Charlestown.

SARPEDON, hired trawler, Adty No 2998. Built 1916, 344grt, Grimsby-reg GY.984. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.17-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed SARPEDON II 3.17. Served in WW2.

SARRAIL, hired trawler, Adty No 3050. Built 1917, 255grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1071. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 7.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as BILSDEAN in WW2.

SARUSAN, decoy or Q-ship -see LOTHBURY, miscellaneous Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary.

SASEBO, hired trawler, Adty No 1773. Built 1913, 255grt, Cardiff-reg CF.42. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as AVOLA in WW2.

SATELLITE, harbour service, RNVR drillship, North Shields; base ship 1914-18 (ex-corvette, ex-composite screw sloop, Satellite-class), built 1881, 1420 tons. Sold 21.10.47.

SATRAP, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1913, 2,234grt - lost 31.12.15, N or W British Waters (H/L/Lr/wi)

SATRUNJI, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1892, 1192grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

SATURN, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, building Stephen. Cancelled 1919.

SATURN, hired trawler, Adty No 2971. Built 1916, 230grt, Grimsby-reg GY.976. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SATYR, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 12.15, F.51 (1.17), F.59 (1.18). Launched 27.12.16 Beardmore. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917. Sold 16.12.26 Ward, Milford Haven.

SAUCY, rescue tug, Frisky-class or Racia-type. Ordered 1.17 by Dept of Transport & Shipping to tug RACIA design. Launched 1918 Livingstone & Cooper. 612grt, 155(pp)x31x15ft. TE 1200ihp. Sold 12.4.24 Shanghai Tug Lighter Co, same name. Served in WW2.

SAUMAREZ, destroyer leader, improved Marksman-class, three funnels, ordered 7.15, G.3A (1.17), G.45 (1.18), G.25 (4.18). Launched 14.10.16 Cammell Laird. c1666-1687 tons, 325(oa), 315(pp)x31x12ft. Turbine 36000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 4-21in tt. Leader, Grand Fleet Flotillas from completion. Sold 8.1.31 Ward, Briton Ferry.

SAUNDERS, destroyer leader, Shakespeare-class, ordered 4.18, building Thornycroft. Cancelled 12.18.

SAURIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 3293. Built 1916, 219grt, Grimsby-reg GY.901. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 7.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SAVAGE, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, D.92 (2.15), H.A9 (1.18). Launched 10.3.10 Thornycroft. 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. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Portishead.

SAVITRI, hired trawler, Adty No 1271. Built 1917, 212grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1028. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 6.17-1919 as minelayer, then minesweeper.

SAWFLY, 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. Sold 1.3.23 at Basra.

SAXIFRAGE, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.97 (1.18). Launched 29.1.18 Lobnitz. 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. RNVR drillship 1921, renamed PRESIDENT 7.22. Still in service, Embankment, London (1972).

SAXOL (also as ASPENLEAF), RFA oiler/group freighting tanker, Y7.170 (1916). Launched 21.11.99 Barclay Curle.7535grt, 446(pp)x52 ft. TE, 13kts. Ex-merchantman TYROLIA hired 10.14, ex-dummy battleship CENTURION purchased 6.16 for conversion. Renamed SAXOL 9.6.16,ASPENLEAF 10.16. Sold 12.9.19, renamed PRYGONA (rfa) – see also TYROLIA, dummy battleship No. 5.

SAXON, hired trawler, Adty No 627. Built 1907, 239grt, Cardiff-reg CF.31. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Log Book Availability.

SAXON (ex-AS.315), 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 1883, 24grt. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

SAXON (ex-CHARLOTTE), fleet messenger, Y4.73. Built 1895, 139grt. Also listed as pilot vessel and quardship. In service 28.7.17-26.1.19, flew red ensign.

SAXON II, hired trawler, Adty No 732. Built 1894, 119grt, Grimsby-reg GY.722. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-10.18.

SAXON PRINCE, hired trawler, Adty No 262. Built 1907, 237grt, North Shields-reg SN.58. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-3.16 as minesweeper. Disappeared 28.3.16 in storm off Dover.

SAYONARA (ex-GOIZEKO IZARRA), hired yacht, Pendant No 035. Built 1880, 480grt/581TM. Armament: 2-3 in. In service 25.6.15-11.10.18. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

SCADAUN, hired yacht, Pendant Nos - had several Nos when first put into service before 689, 046, 074. Built 1912, 108grt/157TM. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.10.14-2.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

SCANDINAVIA, fleet messenger, Y4.11. Built 1905, 456grt. In service 9.11.14-5.10.19, flew red ensign.

SCANIA, hired drifter, Adty No 2986. Built 1916, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.745. In service 12.16-8.18 as net vessel. Sunk 2.8.18 in collision in the Dover Straits.

SCARAB, river gunboat, Insect-class, ordered 2.15 as "China Gunboat" for service on Danube. Served elsewhere, P.98 (1.16), P.A2 (1.18). Launched 7.10.15 Wood Skinner. 645 tons, 237(oa), 230(pp)x36x4ft. TE 2000ihp,14kts, twin screws in tunnels. Armament: 2-6in, 2-12pdr. Crew: 53. Mediterranean 1916-17, Mesopotamia 1917-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1917. Log Book Availability. BU 5.48 at Singapore.

SCARBOROUGH, hired trawler, Adty No 632. Built 1897, 161grt, Grimsby-reg GY.266. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

SCARRON, hired trawler, Adty No 1864. Built 1913, 296grt, Grimsby-reg GY.935. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA, 1-5in BT. In service 9.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SCATLIFF, decoy or Q-ship – see TUBEROSE, convoy sloop.

SCEND, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3995, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 11.3.19, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 26.10.20, renamed GIRL HAZEL 1920, W. WOOLLVEN 1922. Lost 31.8.25.

SCEPTRE, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, F.79 (1.17), F.60 (1.18). Launched 18.4.17 Stephen. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 16.12.26 Ward, Briton Ferry.

SCHIEHALLION, hired trawler, Adty No 352. Built 1903, 198grt, Aberdeen-reg A.905. In service 8.14-6.15 as minesweeper. Mined 9.6.15 in Mediterranean.

SCHIEHALLION, hired trawler, Adty No 2990. Built 1916, 225grt, Aberdeen-reg A.727. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.16-1919 as minesweeper.

SCHIPPERKE, hired trawler, Adty No 1749. Built 1911, 331grt, Hull-reg H.308. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.15-1919.

SCIMITAR, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, G.41 (4.18). Launched 27.2.18 John Brown. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Sold 29.6.47, BU Ward, Briton Ferry.

SCINTILLA, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4177. Delivered 25.11.20, Ouse SB. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 7.12.20, renamed ASPARAGUS 1921. Served as MARY SWANSTON in WW2.

SCOMBER, hired trawler, Adty No 445. Built 1914, 321grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.98. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SCOOPER (ex-KASTORIA), hired trawler, Adty No 1745. Built 1900, 195grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1155. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

SCORPIO, fishing trawler. Built 1888, 145grt, Grimsby-reg GY.467. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SCORPION, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, D.90 (2.15), H.C3 (6.18). Launched 19.2.10 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 26.10.21 Barking S. Bkg Co.

SCORPION, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 155grt, SHull-reg H.182. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SCOT, hired trawler, Adty No 1580. Built 1907, 202grt, Aberdeen-reg A.179. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

SCOT, hired drifter, Adty No 1257. Built 1903, 79grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.139. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed SCOT II 6.15.

SCOTCH GIRL, hired drifter, Adty No 987. Built 1910, 76grt, Buckie-reg BCK.67. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

SCOTCH MIST, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4178, building Ouse SB. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

SCOTIA, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion. Built 1902, 1872grt. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.8.14-1.8.17. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea.

SCOTIA, decoy or Q-ship - see SEA KING, hired trawler, but name not included in SEA KING's listing.

SCOTIA, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 149grt, Leith-reg LH.68. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SCOTLAND, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 152grt, Hull-reg H.348. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SCOTOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.61 (1.18). Launched 23.6.16 Tyne Iron SB. 2200 tons,210(pp)x34x12ft. TE 700ihp, 12kts. Sold 1947, renamed HEMSLEY I (rfa)

SCOTSMAN, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, G.30 (6.18). Launched 30.3.18 John Brown. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Handed over 13.7.37 to Ward, Briton Ferry in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

SCOTSMAN, hired drifter, Adty No 2392. Built 1907, 88grt, Inverness-reg INS.430. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed SCOTSMAN II 2.18.

SCOTSMAN (also C.371, borne with name from about 1920), small berthing tug. Built Gray, Hull. 172 tons. Purchased 11.01, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 19.4.21.

SCOTSMAN, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1903, 265grt. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

SCOTSTOUN, sea-going depot ship, Navy order. Stern-wheel river steamer for Mesopotamia ordered 2.16, sections completed 8.16 Yarrow, re-erected 10.16 at Abadan. 300 tons, 150(oa), 132(pp)x31x3ft. Compound (oil fuel) 200ihp, 7.5kts. Armament: not listed. Served as depot ship for gunboats. Transferred to Inland Transport, Royal Engineers late 1918. Sold 4.20 at Basra.

SCOTT, destroyer leader, Scott-class, ordered 4.16, F.98 (1.18). Launched 18.10.17 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 from 1918. Sunk 15.8.18 by submarine (UC.17-) in North Sea. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918.

SCOTT, hired trawler, Adty No 3218, N.2A. Built 1913, 288grt, Hull-reg H.968. In service 4.15-10.15 as minelayer. Mined 22.10.15 off the Tongue.

SCOTTISH (ex-HS.39), 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 1903, 141grt. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

SCOTTISH BELLE, hired trawler. Built 1890, 145grt, Aberdeen-reg A.512. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

SCOTTISH CHIEF, hired drifter, Adty No 2805. Built 1910, 78grt, Buckie-reg BCK.79. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

SCOUR, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3996, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 4.1.19, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 26.11.20, renamed CHEVIOTDALE1922.

SCOURGE, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, D.96 (2.15), H.8A (10.17). Launched 11.2.10 Hawthorn Leslie. 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 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry.

SCOUT, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, G.35 (6.18). Launched 27.4.18 John Brown. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Arrived 2.3.46 Ward, Briton Ferry to BU.

SCOUTER (ex-MORAVIA), hired trawler, Adty No 1600. Built 1900, 195grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1180. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as minesweeper.

SCUD, Admiralty wood drifter. building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 23.5.19, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920, renamed FLEURBAIX.

SCYTHE, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.32 (9.18). Launched 25.4.18 John Brown. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Sold 28.11.31 Cashmore.

SEA FAY, hired yacht, Pendant No 039. Built 1902, 164grt/210TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service 28.9.14-3.2.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

SEA FLOWER, hired drifter, Adty No 1062. Built 1906, 80grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.522. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-2pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed SEA FLOWER II 3.15.

SEA FOG, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3952. Delivered 18.12.18, Webster & Bickerton. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 15.11.19, came name, renamed SELIMUS 1921. Served as PRIMORDIAL in WW2.

SEA GULL, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 47. Mined 26.2.17 off Folkestone. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

SEA HAWK, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 169grt, Granton-reg GN.37. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SEA HORSE III, fishing trawler. Built 1901, 229grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1011. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SEA KING, hired trawler, Adty No 3321. Built 1916, 321grt, Hull-reg H.531. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.17-1919 as minesweeper, also Q-ship. Served as REMEXO in WW2.

SEA LION, hired trawler, Adty No 259. Built 1902, 231grt, Hull-reg H.542. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

SEA MIST, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4179, building Ouse SB. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

SEA MONARCH, hired trawler, Adty No 1983. Built 1915, 329grt, Hull-reg H.411. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 2.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SEA PRINCE, hired rescue tug. Built 1885, 97grt. In service 19.7.15-16.10.19, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

SEA RANGER, hired trawler, Adty No 1219. Built 1914, 263grt, Hull-reg H.188. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as DUNGENESS in WW2.

SEA ROVER (1920) - see SEAFLOWER (ex-OSPREY II), Admiralty trawler

SEA SEARCHER, hired trawler, Adty No 1187. Built 1914, 263grt, Hull-reg H.148. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel.

SEA SERPENT, store carrier, Y8.29. Built 1898, 902grt. In service 3.11.14-15.4.15. Mined 23.3.16 off Folkestone Pier.

SEA SWEEPER, hired trawler, Adty No 1979. Built 1915, 329grt, Aberdeen-reg A.409. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.16-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

SEABEAR, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.29 (11.18). Launched 6.7.18 John Brown. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Sold 5.2.31 Ward, Grays.

SEABIRD, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 90. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

SEABREEZE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4119. Launched 22.11.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1946, renamed SAPPHIRE STONE 1947.

SEADOG (1918) - see STALWART, tug

SEAFIRE, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.68 (11.18). Launched 10.8.18 John Brown. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Handed over 14.9.36 to Ward, Inverkeithing in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

SEAFLOWER (ex-OSPREY II), Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Adty No 1. Built 1908 Goole SB, 275grt, purchased 4.09. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. One of six trawlers purchased prewar as minesweeping training ships for men of the fishery reserve, later the Auxiliary Patrol. Based at Chatham or Sheerness 1914. On outbreak of war, allocated to the patrol organisation as minesweeper. Renamed SEA ROVER 1.20. Sold 1920 as HEINRICH BEERMAN.

SEAGULL, minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat, Sharpshooter-class, C.85 (1914), C.81 (1.18), C.82 (9.18). Launched 31.5.89 Chatham DY. 735 tons, 230(pp)x27x8ft. TE 3600ihp, 20kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 4-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Converted with sweeps 1909. Sunk 30.9.18 in collision with SS CORRIB in Clyde.

SEAGULL – see SEA GULL, motor boat.

SEAGULL, decoy or Q-ship – see BREADWINNER, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.1095) conversion.

SEAHORSE, fleet tug, W.72 (1.18). Launched 7.7.80 Laird. 670 tons, 168(oa), 160(pp)x26x10ft. TE 1100ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr. Based at Portsmouth 1914-18, rescue tug from 1917, flew white ensign. Sold 1.5.20 Crichton Thompson.

SEAHORSE II, hired yacht, examination vessel. Built 1891, 86grt/106TM. In service 1.7.17-24.5.19.

SEAL, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, D.77 (1914), D.90 (9.15), D.75 (1.18). Launched 6.3.97 Laird. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla Forth or Grimsby. Sold 17.3.21 Ward, Rainham.

SEALARK, survey vessel. Launched 1878, Greenock. 900 tons, 185(pp)x29x13ft. TE 500ihp, 11kts. Armament 1-3pdr. Steamship CONSUELO bought 1904, renamed INVESTIGATOR, then SEALARK 1.04. Laid up in Australia during war. Log Book Availability. Sold 3.9.19, Melbourne.

SEALARK (ex-SEA LARK), hired trawler, Adty No 1213. Built 1898, 182grt, Hull-reg H.407. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-9.18 as minesweeper. Renamed SEALARK II 2.15. Sunk 30.9.18 in collision off St. John's Point.

SEALDAH, Admiralty trawler, Indian-built, Castle-type. Launched 1919, 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.

SEAMEW (ex-NUNTHORPE HALL), Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Adty No 2. Built 1909 Smiths Dock, 248grt, purchased 4.09. Armament: 1-12pdr. One of six trawlers purchased prewar as minesweeping training ships for men of the fishery reserve, later the Auxiliary Patrol. Based at Chatham or Sheerness 1914. On outbreak of war, allocated to the patrol organisation as minesweeper. Renamed NUNTHORPE HALL 1.20. Sold 5.20 as NUNTHORPE HALL.

SEARCHER, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.72 (11.18). Launched 11.9.18 John Brown. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 25.3.38 Ward, Barrow.

SEARCHER, hired drifter, Adty No 1123. Built 1908, 59grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.290. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1920 as net vessel. Renamed SEARCHER II 2.18, ATTENTIVE II 5.18, SEARCHER 5.19.

SEAWARD HO, hired trawler, Adty No 1512. Built 1915, 331grt, Hull-reg H.312. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ATTENTIVE Ill 5.18.

SEAWOLF, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.47 (2.19). Launched 2.11.18 John Brown. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 23.2.31 Cashmore.

SEBASTIAN, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1914, 3,110grt - lost 10.5.17, Western Atlantic (H/Lr/dk/ms)

SECURITY, dockyard tug. Launched 1904 J. P. Rennoldson. 350 tons, 102(pp)x23x12ft. TE 660ihp. Was KINGFISHER, purchased 22.3.06, DILIGENCE to 3.10. Served in Cromarty and Sheerness, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 8.2.27 as SECURITY.

SEDDON, hired trawler, Adty No 3313. Built 1916, 296grt, Grimsby-reg GY.991. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SEDGEFLY, river gunboat, Fly-class, ordered 12.15. Built in sections by Yarrow, sent out to Mesopotamia 9.16, 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 1.3.23 at Basra.

SEDULOUS, hired drifter, Adty No 158. Built 1912, 100grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.2. Armament: 1-47mm. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

SEETRUS, decoy or Q-ship – see HEATHER, convoy sloop.

SEFTON, 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.2N (8.18), N.A1 (8.19). Launched 6.7.18 Barclay Curle. 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 8.22 Colonel J. Lithgow.

SEISTAN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1907, 4,238grt - lost 23.10.17, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

SELBY, hired drifter, Adty No 2711. Built 1903, 75grt, Peterhead-reg PD.123. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 10.15-5.17 as net vessel. Sunk 15.5.17 by Austrian cruisers off Fano Island, Adriatic.

SELECT, hired drifter, Adty No 1085. Built 1910, 74grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.577. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-4.18 as net vessel. Sunk 16.4.18 in collision off St. Govan's Light Buoy.

SELINA, hired drifter, Adty No 1411. Built 1907, 98grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.117. Armament: 1-47mm. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

SELKIRK, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T./2 (early 1919), T.1/ (11.19). Launched 2.12.18 Murdoch & Murray. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. BU 10.48.

SEMIRAMIS, hired trawler, Adty No 358. Built 1907, 246grt, Grimsby-reg GY.324. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

SEMNOS, hired trawler, Adty No 1195. Built 1914, 216grt, Aberdeen-reg A.18. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SENATOR, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, G.36 (6.18), D.44 (9.18). Launched 2.4.18 Denny. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Handed over 7.9.36 to Ward, Jarrow in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

SENATOR, hired trawler, Adty No 295. Built 1905, 211grt, Grimsby-reg GY.61. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-5.17 as minesweeper. Mined 21.5.17 off Tory Island.

SENLEY, decoy or Q-ship - see MARSHFORT (ex-HUAYNA, ex-HILDEBRAND), cargo ship conversion.

SENORA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 46. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

SENTINEL (was to be named INCHKEITH), light cruiser, ex-scout cruiser, Sentinel-class, N.73 (1914), N.92 (1.18). Launched 19.4.04 Vickers. 2,895 tons, 381(oa), 360(pp)x40x13ft. TE 17000ihp, 25.5kts. Armament: 9-4in, 1-3in AA (originally 10-12pdr, 8-3pdr), 2-14in tt. Armour: 2in deck. 6th DF Leader, Dover 1914, 8th DF Leader, Forth 1914-15, then Mediterranean. Sold 18.1.23 Young, Sunderland.

SENTINEL STAR, hired drifter, Adty No 2750. Built 1916, 102grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.664. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.16-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

SEPOY, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, G.26 (9.18). Launched 22.5.18 Denny. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Sold 2.7.32 Cashmore.

SEQUAX, decoy or Q-ship - see MARESFIELD, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.777) conversion.

SERAPH, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, G.60 (12.18). Launched 8.7.18 Denny. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Sold 5.34 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

SERAPION, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 195grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1154. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

SERAPIS, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, F.21 (2.19). Launched 17.9.18 Denny. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 25.1.34 Rees, Llanelly.

SERBOL, RFA oiler/tanker, Belgol-class, X.62 (1.18). Launched 7.7.17 Caledon. 4900 tons, 355(oa),320(pp)x41x20ft. TE 3375ihp, 14kts. Arrived 30.6.58 Hughes Bolckow (rfa)

SERENE, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, F.7A (5.19). Launched 30.11.18 Denny. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Handed over 14.9.36 to Ward. Inverkeithing in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

SERENE (ex-SUBLIME), hired drifter, Adty No 2186. Built 1907, 86grt, Buckie-reg BCK.74. Armament: 1-47mm. In service 6.15-5.17 as net vessel. Sunk 15.5.17 by Austrian cruisers off Fano Island, Adriatic.

SERENITY, hired drifter, Adty No 2301. Built 1908, 81grt, Banff-reg BF.1108. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

SERFIB, hired trawler, Adty No 3034. Built 1917, 210grt, Hull-reg H.536. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.17-1919 as minesweeper.

SERIEMA, hired trawler. Built 1909, 279grt, Grimsby-reg GY.504. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.16-1919 as boom defence vessel.

SERVITOR, RFA oiler, N.89 (1914), X.06 (1916), X.63 (1.18). Launched 26.5.14 Chatham DY. 1935 tons, 210(oa), 200(pp)x34x16ft. TE 700ihp, 8kts. Sold 9.22, renamed PULOE BRANI (rfa)

SESAME, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, F.5A (4.19). Launched 30.12.18 Denny. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 4.5.34 Cashmore.

SESOSTRIS, hired trawler, Adty No 1998. Built 1916, 293grt, Grimsby-reg GY.894. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. In service 5.16-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

SETHON, hired trawler, Adty No 3310. Built 1916, 295grt, Grimsby-reg GY.928. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 10.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SETTER, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, G.98 (1916), F.55 (1.17). Launched 18.8.16 White. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sunk 17.5.17 in collision with SYLPH off Harwich.

SETTER, hired trawler, Adty No 729. Built 1899, 171grt, Aberdeen-reg A.139. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-7.18. Renamed SETTER II 12.15. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing as SETTER, later requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

SETTSU, hired trawler, Adty No 650. Built 1912, 231grt, Cardiff-reg CF.38. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

SETWEATHER, Admiralty wood drifter. building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 22.10.19, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, same name.

SEVERN, river monitor, Humber-class, listed by RN as gunboats, D.70 (1914), M.2A (9.15). Launched 19.8.13 Vickers. Ex-Brazilian SOLIMOES, taken over 4.8.14. 1260 tons, 266(oa), 261(pp)x49x5ft. TE 1450ihp,12kts. Armament: 2-6in, 2-4.7in howitzers (3-6in after 1915). Dover 1914, East Africa 1915-18, then Mediterranean. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914, single ship action with MERSEY v KONIGSBERG, 11 Jul 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Preston, BU 1923.

SEYMOUR, destroyer leader, improved Marksman-class, three funnels, ordered 7.15, G.00 (1.17), G.20 (1.18), G.00 (4.18), D.09 (11.18). Launched 31.8.16 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. Minelayer 8.18. Sold 7.1.30 Cashmore.

SHACKLETON, hired trawler, Adty No 3219, N.0A, N.93. Built 1913, 288grt, Hull-reg H.1003. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1920 as minelayer.

SHADE, Admiralty wood drifter. building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 27.1.20, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 1920, same name.

SHADOW, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3947, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 3.11.18, Stevenson & Asher. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Fishery Board for Scotland 20.10.20, renamed PILOT US 1921. Served as PILOT US in WW2.

SHAITAN, armed launch,ex- launch. Armed with 1-3pdr, later 1-12pdr. In service from 1.12.14 in Persian Gulf area. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1914/15. Lost after grounding in Tigris near Aziziya 29.11.15.

SHAKESPEARE, destroyer leader, Shakespeare-class, ordered 4.16, F.89 (1.18). Launched 7.7.17 Thornycroft. 1750 tons, 329(oa), 318(pp)x31x12ft. Turbine 40000shp, 36kts. Armament: 5-4.7in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Harwich Force 1917-18. Handed over 2.9.36 to Ward, Jarrow in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

SHAMA, hired trawler, Adty No 3083. Built 1918, 191grt, Hull-reg H.641. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.18-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SHAMROCK, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, F.50 (8.19). Launched 26.8.18 Doxford. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Handed over 23.11.36 to Ward, Milford Haven in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

SHAMROCK, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 38. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

SHAMROCK, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 184grt, Hull-reg H.483. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SHAMROCK, water tank vessel. Launched 11.8.73 Pearse, Stockton. Built of iron, 118 tons, 74(pp)x13x6ft. 163ihp. Served at Haulbowline. Renamed ST. PATRICK 11.17. Transferred to Irish Government, 15.5.23.

SHANDWICK, hired trawler, Adty No 509. Built 1912, 166grt, Aberdeen-reg A.448. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SHANNON, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Minotaur-class, 92 (1914), 8A (1.18), 74 (4.18), N.25 (6.18). Launched 20.9.06 Chatham 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. 2nd CS Grand Fleet 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 12.12.22 McLellan.

SHARK (was to be named KESTREL 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class, H.04 (1914). Launched 30.7.12 Swan Hunter. 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. Sunk 31.5.16 at Jutland. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916.

SHARK, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, F.A (1919). Launched 9.4.18 Swan Hunter. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Sold 5.2.31 Ward, Inverkeithing.

SHARK, hired screw tug. Built 1891, 163grt. In service from 26.10.14. 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. Loaned to USN 30.9.18-6.I.19.

SHARPSHOOTER, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 12.15, F.48 (1.17), F.61 (1.18). Launched 27.2.17 Beardmore. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917. Sold 29.4.27 Ward, Briton Ferry.

SHARPSHOOTER, torpedo gunboat – see NORTHAMPTON, harbour service.

SHEARWATER (right, Photo Ships/Paddy Kernaghan), old sloop, Condor-class. Launched 10.2.00 Sheerness DY. 980 tons, 204(oa), 180(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1400ihp, 13kts. Armament: 6-4in, 4-3pdr. On patrol from Vancouver 1914, then RCN depot ship. Log Book Availability. Sold 5.22, renamed VEDAS.

SHEARWATER, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 40. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

SHEELAH, hired yacht, hospital ship (Pendant No YA.11). Built 1902, 466grt/679TM. In service 1914-1919.

SHEEN, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3955. Launched 11.5.18, Brooke. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 1946, renamed GOOD TIDINGS.

SHEET LIGHTNING, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3956, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 26.10.18, Innes. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Fishery Board for Scotland 29.10.20, renamed ROSEACRE 1921. Served as ROSEACRE in WW2.

SHEIKH-BERKHUD, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1891, 327grt. In service 1.5.17-c1919 at Aden.

SHEILA, hired yacht. Built 1904, 71grt/80TM. Purchased c1918. Sold 7.7.20. Served in WW2.

SHEILA, hired drifter, Adty No 2424. Built 1907, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.946. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

SHELDON, hired trawler, Adty No 1407. Built 1912, 288grt, Grimsby-reg GY.696. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SHELDRAKE, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.88 (1914), H.0A (1.18). Launched 18.1.11 Denny. 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, Grays.

SHELOMI, hired trawler, Adty No 804. Built 1912, 175grt, Aberdeen-reg A.466. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

SHEMAL, Admiralty steel drifter, building Duthie. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

SHEMARA (ex-VICTORIA), hired yacht, Pendant No 06. Built 1899, 477grt/588TM. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. In service 13.9,14-5.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

SHEPHERD BOY, hired drifter, Adty No 2121. Built 1913, 81grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.561. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

SHEPPEY, minelayer, building by Denny, builders No. 1035. Cancelled 6.12.18, completed in 1920 as mercantile HIBERNIA, 3458grt.

SHERATON, hired trawler, Adty No 1659. Built 1907, 283grt, Grimsby-reg GY.230. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.16-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

SHERBORNE (ex-TARBERT), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3439, T.96 (9.18), T.36 (11.19). Launched 27.6.18 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 19.5.28 Ward, Inverkeithing.

SHETLAND, hired drifter, Adty No 1858. Built 1903, 77grt, Hull-reg H.723. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

SHIELD, hired drifter, Adty No 2765. Built 1907, 96grt, Berwick-reg BK.317. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

SHIELDS, hired drifter, Adty No 1880. Built 1901, 72grt, Hull-reg H.528. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.15-1919 as net vessel.

SHIFNAL, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Lobnitz. Cancelled 17.12.18.

SHIKARI, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, D.85 (1924). Launched 14.7.19 Doxford. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Arrived 4.11.45 Cashmore to BU.

SHIKARI, hired trawler, Adty No 1617. Built 1914, 221grt, Grimsby-reg GY.179. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed SHIKARI II 2.18.

SHIMMER, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3997, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 6.3.19, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 1921, same name.

SHINCLIFFE, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 1.17, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 3438, T.81 (9.18). Launched 29.1.18 Dundee 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 3.22 Ward, Inverkeithing.

SHIPMATES, hired drifter, Adty No 1436. Built 1911, 82grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1134. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

SHIRLEY, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 1.17, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 905, T.57 (9.18). Launched 28.9.17 Dunlop Bremner. 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 8.4.19 James Dredging Co, ferry.

SHOOTING STAR, Admiralty wood drifter, non-standard type, Adty No, 3972, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 5.6.18, Colby. Approx 95grt, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 1929, renamed SHOOTING STARS 1930.

SHOWER, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3998. Delivered 30.9.18, Brooks. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Sold 1946, same name.

SHREWSBURY, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3429, T.48 (9.18), T.81 (11.19). Launched 12.2.18 Napier & Miller. 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.

SHRIKE, paddle minesweeper, reportedly Sea Bird or Fulmar-class, but not ordered.

SHUSAN, armed launch, stern-wheeler. Armed with 2-3pdr, later 1-12pdr/1-3pdr.In service from 3.3.15 in Persian Gulf area. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1915.

SIALKOT, hired trawler, Adty No 1660. Built 1912, 308grt, Grimsby-reg GY.780. In service 12.14-1919 as boom defence vessel armed with 1-6pdr AA, then minesweeper from 3.18 armed with 1-12pdr.

SIAM DUFFY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3684. Delivered 27.11.18, 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. Loaned to USN 1919. Sold 1922, renamed EDOUARD ANSEELE. Served as FONTENOY in WW2.

SIBIR, store carrier, Y8.135. Built 1903, 2907grt. Ex-collier (Y3.1968) (ex-DOVEDALE), in service as store carrier 7.7.19-11.10.19

SICYON, hired trawler, Adty No 30. Built 1906, 283grt, Grimsby-reg GY.163. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

SIDMOUTH, hired trawler, Adty No 123. Built 1906, 220grt, Bristol-reg BL.1. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

SIDNEY, decoy or Q-ship – see GLEN (ex-SIDNEY), auxiliary schooner conversion.

SIDONIAN (3.18) - see TYRIAN, dockyard tug,

SIEUX, decoy or Q-ship – see BARON ROSE (ex-SAMUEL S. THORP), auxiliary schooner conversion.

SIGISMUND (1918) - see SIMOUN, hired yacht, armed boarding steamer.

SIKH, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, H.94 (6.18). Launched 7.5.18 Fairfield. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Sold 26.7.27 Granton S. Bkg Co.

SILANION, hired trawler, Adty No 949. Built 1903, 199grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1284. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

SILENE, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.67 (1.18). Launched 12.3.18 Simons. 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 29.12.21 Stanlee.

SILESIA, whaler. Built 1912, 175grt. Purchased, in service 3.8.17-26.5.19 in West Africa. Sold 1920 Eastern Whaling Co, same name.

SILHOUETTE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3870, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 3.8.18, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 3.31, renamed HONORA EVELYN.

SILICIA, hired trawler, Adty No 60. Built 1913, 250grt, Grimsby-reg GY.809. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SILT, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3960, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 13.1.19, Herd & Mackenzie. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. To Fishery Board for Scotland 3.9.20, renamed ROSEVALLEY 1921. Served as ROSEVALLEY in WW2.

SILURIA, fishing trawler. Built 1907, 207grt, Grimsby-reg GY.801. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served as CORYPHENE in WW2.

SILVER HERRING, hired drifter, Adty No 1893. Built 1911, 86grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1145. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

SILVER KING, hired drifter, Adty No 1509. Built 1907, 81grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1034. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

SILVER LINE, hired drifter, Adty No 217. Built 1912, 92grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1179. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SILVER PEARL, hired drifter, Adty No 3209. Built 1911, 71grt, Banff-reg BF. 327. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.15-1920 as net vessel.

SILVER PRINCE, hired drifter. Built 1913, 108grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.145. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel collier. Served in WW2.

SILVER QUEEN, hired drifter, Adty No 764. Built 1910, 84grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.655. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 1.15-2.18 as net vessel. Sunk 15.2.18 by German destroyers in the Dover Straits.

SILVER SPRAY, hired drifter, Adty No 1166, 985. Built 1907, 61grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.175. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

SILVERAXE (ex-T.33, ex- Argentine TRES), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian naval service, Axe-name, Adty No. 4338. Built 1908, Hall Russell, 272grt. Reported seized in White Sea 3.8.18, but possibly one of eight handed over by White Russians. Armament: 1-12pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 11.5.20 renamed SILVERAXE, FINMARK 1925.

SILVERDALE, hired drifter, Adty No 1426. Built 1907, 62grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1077. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

SILVERFIELD, fleet messenger, Y4.43. Built 1915, 426grt. In commissioned service 4.8.15-7.6.20, flew white ensign.

SILVERFORD, hired drifter. Built 1911, 85grt, Banff-reg BF.353. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel water carrier, repair vessel.

SILVEROL (ex-PLA Hopper No. 8, renamed 10.16), RFA oiler, X.64 (1.18). Built 1907 Fleming & Ferguson. 869grt, 198(pp)x32 ft. TE 116 nominal hp. Commissioned 12.16. Returned to Port of London Authority in 1920 (rfa)

SILVERSCALE, hired drifter, Adty No 69. Built 1911, 91grt, Leith-reg LH.12. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

SILVERTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1891, 2,682grt - lost 13.7.16, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

SILVERY DAWN (ex-ST. MUNGO), hired drifter, Adty No 2252. Built 1907, 95grt, Aberdeen-reg A.550. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

SILVERY HARVEST, hired drifter, Adty No 1476. Built 1913, 86grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.135. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-5.18 as net vessel. Sunk 16.5.18 in collision off Berry Head.

SILVERY WAVE, hired drifter, Adty No 1900. Built 1915, 96grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.507. In service 9.15-11.15 as net vessel. Wrecked 13.11.15 in Crow Sound.

SILVIA, hired screw tug. In service 4.15-1.16, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

SILVIA, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1913, 5,268grt - lost 23.8.15, Atlantic off SW Ireland (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

SILVIO, 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.05 (9.18). Launched 12.4.18 Barclay Curle. 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 RAN 12.24, survey ship 1925, renamed MORESBY 4.25, escort 1940. BU 1946 Newcastle, NSW.

SIMEON MOON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4254. Launched 31.5.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed GENERAL RAWLINSON.

SIMERSON, hired trawler, Adty No 1447. Built 1913, 248grt, Grimsby-reg GY.960. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SIMLA, hired screw tug. Built 1898, 144grt. In service 30.7.14-21.7.15. 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.

SIMOOM, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 12.15, F.57 (1.17). Launched 30.10.16 John Brown. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Torpedoed 23.1.17 by German S.50 in North Sea.

SIMOOM, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, G.44 (4.18). Launched 26.1.18 John Brown. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Sold 8.1.31 Metal Ind, Charlestown

SIMOUN, hired yacht, armed boarding steamer, Pendant No 047, N.94 (9.18). Built 1897, 204grt/308TM. In service 30.5.16-10.3.19, renamed SIGISMUND 4.18, later renamed DRAGON.

SIMPSON, hired trawler, Adty No 1269. Built 1917, 260grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1024. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SINCERE, hired drifter, Adty No 2983. Built 1916, 92grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.681. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.16-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

SINGAPORE, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 159grt, Hull-reg H.505. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SINHALEE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 148 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

SINTON, decoy or Q-ship - see QUICKLY, hired drifter.

SIR BEVIS, 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.93 (6.18). Launched 11.5.18 Barclay Curle. 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 9.23, renamed IRWELL 9.23, EAGLET 1926

SIR BRIAN (ex-KNIGHT TEMPLAR), hired screw tug. Built 1893, 146grt. In service 25.3.18-3.3.19. 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.

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE, hired screw tug. Built 1908, 478grt. In service 30.7.14-14.1.19. 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.

SIR HUGH BELL, hired paddle tug. Built 1913, 175grt. In service 27.6.15-7.5.20. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

SIR HUGO, 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 (5.19). Launched 20.9.18 Greenock & Grangemouth. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Depot ship 10.19. Sold 25.6.30 Cashmore.

SIR JAMES RECKITT, hired trawler, Adty No 1887. Built 1909, 324grt, Hull-reg H.32. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.15-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel. Served as SUNBURST in WW2.

SIR JAMES WOLFE (c1915) – see GENERAL WOLFE, monitor, Lord Clive-class.

SIR JOHN FRENCH, hired trawler, Adty No 1501. Built 1914, 351grt, Hull-reg H.262. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as hydrophone vessel.

SIR JOHN MOORE, monitor, Lord Clive-class, M.11 (4.15), M.3A (1.18). Name change: M.5, until 6.15. Launched 31.5.15 Scotts. 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; 4-4in added 1918 in place of 6in). Armour: 6in deck, 10.5in guns. Based at Dover for most of war. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915/18. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T. C. BU 1922 in Germany.

SIR JOSEPH PEASE, hired paddle tug. Built 1896, 180grt. HM Dockyard service 14.7.15-25.8.19. Normally flew the red ensign.

SIR MARK SYKES, hired trawler, Adty No 1513. Built 1914, 307grt, Hull-reg H.43. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

SIR RICHARD GRENVILLE, hired screw tug. Built 1891, 420grt. In service 30.7.14-14.1.19. 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.

SIR THOMAS (ex-KNIGHT PRENDER), hired screw tug. Built 1898, 184grt. In service 13.3.18-30.1.19. 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.

SIR THOMAS PICTON, monitor, Lord Clive-class, M.06 (4.15), M.4A (1.18). Name changes: PICTON, ex-M.12, until 6.15. Launched 30.9.15 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. 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.

SIR VISTO, 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.13 (1919). Launched 4.12.18 Osbourne Graham. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Sold 8.20 M. Mazza, renamed FANNY MAZZA.

SIR WALTER RALEIGH, hired screw tug. Built 1908, 478grt. In service 30.7.14-14.1.19. 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.

SIR WM. JERVAIS (C.409, borne with name from about 1920), small berthing tug. Built 1900. 120 tons. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold at Hong Kong 1919.

SIRDAR, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, G.27 (11.18). Launched 6.7.18 Fairfield. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Sold 4.5.34 Cashmore.

SIRDAR - see SIRDAR-I-NAPHTI, armed launch.

SIRDAR-I-NAPHTI (also SIRDAR), armed launch, ex-launch-tug. Armed with 1-3pdr. In service 7.11.14-13.12.14. 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.

SIRIUS, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Apollo-class, N.20 (1914), N.94 (1.18). Launched 27.10.90 Armstrong. 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. Nore command until 1915, West Africa until 1918, the UK. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Log Book Availability. Lost 23.4.18 in attempt to block Ostend.

SIROCCO, Admiralty wood drifter. building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 11.6.20, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Renamed DOUBLETIDE 1920. To Fishery Board for Scotland 1921, renamed CAT'S EYE 1921.

SISTERS, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.165, 4313. Built 1904, 45grt, Wick-reg WK.90. In service 12.14-1920.

SISTERS MELVILLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1951. Built 1915, 260grt, Aberdeen-reg A.459. In service 11.15-2.17 as minesweeper. Mined 13.2.17 near Aldeburgh.

SITVEL (ex-VELIA), hired trawler, Adty No 197. Built 1914, 290grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.49. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 12.14-1919. Served as VELIA in WW2.

SIXTEEN, hired drifter, Adty No 1485. Built 1901, 78grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.596. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, boom defence vessel.

SKAAREHOLME, described as water carrier, but listed under water tank vessels. Built 1899, 138grt. Served atFalmouth, 19.6.18 to 25.7.19.

SKATE, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 12.15, F.62 (1.17), G.05 (1.18), F.46 (4.18). Launched 11.1.17 John Brown. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 4.3.47, BU 7.47 Cashmore.

SKELWITH FORCE, fleet messenger, Y4.56. Built 1908, 562grt. In commissioned service 30.9.15-15.7.16, flew white ensign.

SKERNE, hired trawler. Built 1891, 156grt, Hull-reg H.453. (Not listed as an Admiralty hired trawler, but requisitioned in 1917 for the Fishery Reserve. Apparently served with patrol organisation before being released back to commercial fishing, dates not known.)

SKIBO CASTLE, hired drifter. Built 1910, 81grt, Inverness-reg INS.160. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel stores carrier & patrol boat.

SKILFUL, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 12.15, F.78 (1.17), F.62 (1.18). Launched 3.2.17 Harland & Wolff, Govan. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917. Sold 13.7.26 King, Garston.

SKIPJACK, minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat, Sharpshooter-class, P.81 (1914), P.A3 (1.18). Launched 30.4.89 Chatham DY. 735 tons, 230(pp)x27x8ft. TE 3600ihp, 20kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 4-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Converted with sweeps 1909. Sold 23.2.20 Hammond Lane Foundry, Dublin.

SKIPPER, store carrier, Y8.34. Built 1904, 356grt. Ex-armament carrier (Y2.7) (ex-SWYN), in service as BDV store carrier 6.11.14-19.5.19.

SKIRMISHER, light cruiser, ex-scout cruiser, Sentinel-class, D.55 (1914), P.55 (9.15), N.95 (1.18). Launched 7.2.05 Vickers. 2,895 tons, 381(oa), 360(pp)x40x13ft. TE 17000ihp, 25.5kts. Armament: 9-4in, 1-3in AA (originally 10-12pdr, 8-3pdr), 2-14in tt. Armour: 2in deck. 7th DF leader, Humber 1914-18. Sold 3.3.20 Ward, Preston.

SKYLARK (ex-GENERAL ELLIOT), 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 21.10.30 Ward.

SKYLINE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3887, building Fellows. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18. Completed for commercial service, named PLIOSAURUS 1923.

SLADEN (RIM), patrol boat or minesweeper, ex-paddle river steamer. Built 1886, 270t dis. Armed with 5-MG. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

SLAINS CASTLE, hired drifter, Adty No 2016. Built 1908, 81grt, Banff-reg BF.7. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper, patrol boat.

SLANEY, ex-gunboat, described as miscellaneous special service vessel, pendant No. 2. Launched 28.4.77 Palmer. 363 tons, 110(pp)x34x5ft. Avg 400ihp, 9kts. Served as tender at Sheerness. Sold 30.8,19 Ward, Grays.

SLASHER (ex-SETHON), hired trawler, Adty No 1744. Built 1900, 195grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1167. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as minesweeper.

SLAVOL, RFA oiler/tanker, Belgol-class, X.65 (1.18). Launched 21.4.17 Greenock & Grangemouth. 4900tons, 355(oa), 320(pp)x41x20ft. TE 3375ihp, 14kts. Sunk 26.3.42 by U.205 in Mediterranean (rfa)

SLEBECH, hired trawler, Adty No 1758. Built 1908, 222grt, Milford Haven-reg M.229. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SLEET, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3999. Delivered 6.11.18, Brooke. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 20.8.20, same name, renamed EYEDALE 1924. Served as CONSOLATION in WW2.

SLEUTH (RAN) (ex-ENA), hired yacht. Built 1901, 65grt/104TM. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1915-1920.

SLIEVE BEARNAGH, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 581. Built 1894, 383grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 24.2.15. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant, purchased by Admiralty 23.10.17, hospital carrier 21.1.19, designated HC.5 5.19. Sold 16.1.23 Ward.

SLIEVE FOY, hired rescue tug. Built 1910, 154grt. In service 21.7.15-17.5.19, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

SLIGO, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3434, T.71 (9.18), T.98 (11.19). Launched 23.3.18 Napier & Miller. 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.

SLINGER, experimental catapult ship, X.50 (6.17), X.66 (1.18). Hopper, built 1917 Lobnitz, 875grt, purchased while building. Sold 16.10.19 M. S. Hilton.

SMEATON, hired screw tug. Built 1883, 369grt. In service 30.7.14-5.10.20. 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.

SMETHWICK, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Lobnitz. Cancelled 17.12.18.

SMEW (ex-ATLANTA), hired trawler, Adty No 1201. Built 1907, 223grt, Liverpool-reg LL.11. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

SMILAX, hired drifter, Adty No 3240. Built 1910, 81grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.594. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.15-1920 as net vessel.

SMOKE CLOUD, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4180, building Ouse SB. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

SNAEFELL, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.06 (on coming into service), MI.22 (1.18). Built 1910, 1368grt, 18kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 1-2pdr. In service 24.11.14. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Sunk 5.6.18 by UB.105 in Mediterranean.

SNAIL, decoy or Q-ship - see PARGUST (ex-VITTORIA), chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.540) conversion.

SNAKEFLY, 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.

SNAPDRAGON, 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.71 (1.16), T.79 (1.18). Launched 21.12.15 Ropner. 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 4.5.34 Cashmore.

SNAPPER (1914) – see MASTIFF, gunboat, Ant-class.

SNEATON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1915, 3,470grt - lost 3.4.16, Central Mediterranean (H/L/te/un)

SNIPE, river gunboat, Heron-class, N.N5 (11.19). Launched 1897 Yarrow. 85 tons, 108(oa), 100(pp)x20x2ft. TE 240ihp, 9kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 4 MG. China Station, paid off 12.14. Log Book Availability. Sold 20.11.19 at Hong Kong.

SNIPE, hired trawler, Adty No 384. Built 1897, 166grt, Hull-reg H.133. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1920 as boom defence vessel.

SNOWDON, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 577. Built 1892, 338grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 31.12.15-31.5.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

SNOWDON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1896, 3,189grt - lost 19.5.18, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

SNOWDONIAN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1907, 3,870grt - lost 31.7.17, Atlantic off Azores (H/L/Lr/te/un)

SNOWDRIFT, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3918. Delivered 3.4.18, Lewis. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Fishery Board for Scotland 12.10.20, renamed FIFE NESS 1921. Served as GEORGE G. BAIRD in WW2.

SNOWDROP, 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.40 (9.15), T.80 (1.18). Launched 7.10.15 McMillan. 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.

SNOWDROP, hired drifter, Adty No 1782. Built 1907, 94grt, Peterhead-reg PD.501. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed SNOWDROP III 8.15.

SNOWDROP, hired drifter, Adty No 2422. Built 1905, 68grt, Banff-reg BF.34. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, hospital vessel. Renamed SNOWDROP II 8.15.

SNOWDROP, hired drifter. Built 1905, 62grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.672. In service 4.16-1919 as examination vessel. Renamed SNOWDROP V 9.17.

SNOWDROP, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1673. Built 1902, 39grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.392. In service 8.17-1919. Renamed SNOWDROP VI 9.17.

SNOWDROP IV, hired drifter, Adty No 3251. Built 1901, 63grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.647. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.16-1919 as net vessel.

SNOWFLAKE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3953. Delivered 2.12.19, Webster & Bickerton. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 28.8.20, renamed C. S. D. 1920. Served as MARY HERD in WW2.

SNOWSTORM, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4181, building Ouse SB. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

SOAR, hired trawler, Adty No 1620. Built 1915, 219grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.155. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

SOBO, torpedo sub-depot ship. 3652grt, built 1899 Barclay Curle. 345(pp)x44 ft. One of three vessels (also Aro, Sokoto) managed by Elder Dempster,purchased 10.14 for Ł55,000. Depot ship at Cromarty from 1915. Sold 12.2.20 W. R. Device & Co, renamed JUPITER.

SOKOTO, listed as patrol vessel, ex-German gunboat captured 9.14 at Duala. Served in West Africa.

SOKOTO, torpedo sub-depot ship. 3092grt, built 1899 Vickers. 345(pp)x42ft. One of three vessels(also Aro, Sobo) managed by Elder Dempster, purchased 10.14 for Ł55,000. Depot ship at Scapa Flow from 1915. Sold 18.9.19, renamed TABLADA.

SOLAX, decoy or Q-ship - see DJERISSA, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.231) conversion.

SOLDIER PRINCE, hired trawler, Adty No 284. Built 1900, 156grt, North Shields-reg SN.277. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1920 as minesweeper.

SOLFELS, store carrier, Y8.134. Built 1913, 5821grt. In service 25.6.19-13.11.19.

SOLON, hired trawler, Adty No 55. Built 1912, 295grt, Grimsby-reg GY.714. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

SOLSTICE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3959, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 3.10.18, Herd & Mackenzie. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To Fishery Board for Scotland 5.7.20, same name. Served in WW2.

SOLWAY, hired paddle tug. Built 1886, 103grt. In service as BDV, 1916-17.5.19. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

SOMALI, naval hospital ship, YA.16 (assigned c 11.14). Built 1910, Caird. 6712grt, 450x52ft. Hired, in service 13.2.15-30.4.16, flew red ensign.

SOMERVILLE, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 149grt, Grimsby-reg GY.301. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SOMME, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, G.52 (11.18). Launched 10.9.18 Fairfleld. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 25.8.32 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

SONIA (ex-LIMBURG), hired rescue tug, W.41 (9.18). Built 1916, 294grt. In service 8.11.17-29.8.19.

SOPHOS, hired trawler, Adty No 1185. Built 1914, 217grt, Aberdeen-reg A.22. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

SOPHRON, hired trawler, Adty No 725. Built 1903, 195grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1270. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-8.17 as minesweeper. Mined 22.8,17 off Firth of Tay.

SORCERESS (ex-ENCHANTRESS), hired yacht, Pendant No 035. Built 1887, 222grt/328TM. In service 17.12.14-26.2.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

SORCERESS, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, G.93 (1.17), G.94 (1.18). Launched 29.8.16 Swan Hunter. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 24.4.27 Ward, Inverkeithing.

SORRENTO, flotilla supply ship No 1, mercantile. Built 1912, 1899grt. In commissioned service 2.8.14-22.3.15, flew white ensign.

SOUDAN, naval hospital ship, YA.1 (assigned c 11.14). Built 1901, Caird. 6696grt, 450x52ft. Hired, in service 3.8.14-1919, flew red ensign.

SOUTER, hired screw tug. Built 1910, 123grt. In service 22.10.15-10.1.16. 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.

SOUTH TYNE, hired drifter, Adty No 2721. Built 1904, 79grt, Milford Haven-reg M.60. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.15-1919 as net vessel.

SOUTHAMPTON, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Chatham-class, 89 (1914), 9A (1.18), 35 (4.18). Launched 16.5.12 John Brown. 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. 1st LCS Grand Fleet 1914-15, 2nd LCS 1915-18, 3rd LCS 1918. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 13.7.26 Ward, Pembroke Dock,

SOUTHDOWN, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 500, T.08 (9.18). Launched 7.5.17 Simons. 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 16.12.26 Granton S Bkg Co.

SOUTHEND BELLE, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 532. Built 1896, 570grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 2.4.16-8.11.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Served as LAGUNA BELLE in WW2.

SOUTHERN CROSS, hired screw tug. Built 1896, 78grt. In service as BDV, 1916-13.8.19. 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.

SOUTHESK, hired drifter, Adty No 2021. Built 1912, 93grt, Montrose-reg ME.195. In service 7.15-7.17 as net vessel. Mined 7.7.17 in Auskerry Sound.

SOUTHINA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1899, 3,506grt - lost 7.7.17, Western Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

SOUTHWARD, fishing trawler. Built 1907, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.288. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SPACE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4183, building Ouse SB. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

SPANISH PRINCE (ex-KNIGHT BACHELOR), blockship. Built 1894, 6505grt, 450ft. Owned by Prince Line, Newcastle-reg. Purchased as replacement for Dover blockship MONTROSE lost 20 December 1914, fitted out in same way. Scuttled March 1915 - on east side of southern entrance across from LIVONIAN. (ms – 6,394grt, owned by J Knott, scuttled off Dover Breakwater, November 1914) (Lr/D/dq/ms).

SPANKER, minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat, Sharpshooter-class, C.86 (1914), C.82 (1.18), C.83 (9.18). Launched 27.2.89 Devonport 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.

SPARK, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4182, building Ouse SB. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

SPARKLING STAR, hired drifter, Adty No 2562. Built 1906, 90grt, Peterhead-reg PD.120. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

SPARROW, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 144 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

SPARROW (ex-JOSEPHINE I), Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Adty No 58. Built 1908 Goole SB, 266grt, purchased 4.09. Armament: 1-12pdr. One of six trawlers purchased prewar as minesweeping training ships for men of the fishery reserve, later the Auxiliary Patrol. Based at Portsmouth 1914. On outbreak of war, allocated to the patrol organisation as minesweeper. Renamed JOSEPHINE I 1.20. Sold 5.20 as ORION.

SPARROWHAWK (was to be named KINGSMILL 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class, H.61 (1914). Launched 12.10.12 Swan Hunter. 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. Sunk 1.6.16 at Jutland. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916.

SPARROWHAWK, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, later designated B-class. Wrecked 17.6.04.

SPARROWHAWK, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, G.53 (11.18). Launched 14.5.18 Swan Hunter. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Sold 5.2.31 Ward, Grays,

SPARTAN, fishing trawler. Built 1893, 120grt, Granton-reg GN.63. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SPARTAN, harbour service, accommodation ship, Devonport, renamed DEFIANCE II 8.21 (ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Apollo-class), built 1891, 3600 tons. Sold 26.6.31.

SPARTIATE, harbour service, Stoker's training ship, Portsmouth 1913, renamed FISGARD 6.15 (ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Diadem-class), built 1898, 11000 tons. Sold 7.32.

SPATE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4000, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 26.7.19, Dunston. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, same name. Served as MARGUERITA in WW2.

SPEAR, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.55 (12.18). Launched 9.11.18 Fairfield. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 13.7.26 Alloa, Charlestown.

SPEARMINT, 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.N7 (10.18). Launched 23.9.18 Swan Hunter. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Sold 29.11.22 Hallamshire Metal Co.

SPECTRUM, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3954. Launched 27.3.18, Brooke. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 29.9.20, same name. Served in WW2.

SPECULATION, hired drifter, Adty No 1099. Built 1911, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1110. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

SPEEDWELL, minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat, Sharpshooter-class, P.89 (1914), P.A4 (1.18). Launched 15.3.89 Devonport 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.

SPEEDWELL, hired trawler, Adty No 392. Built 1899, 273grt, Hull-reg H.481. Armament: 2-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-7.18 as minesweeper. Renamed SPEEDWELL II 2.15. Also Q-ship (aka GLENDALE, Q.33, ROGER, VANDA) from 4.16. Ran ashore 15.7.18 in Mounts Bay and BU.

SPEEDWELL, hired drifter, Adty No 2154. Built 1907, 96grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.201. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel. Renamed SPEEDWELL III 6.15. Served as ALTRUIST in WW2.

SPEEDWELL, hired drifter. Built 1903, 79grt, Peterhead-reg PD.491. In service 1.16-1919 as boom defence vessel. Renamed GODSPEED 4.18.

SPEEDWELL, hired screw tug. In service as BDV, 1916-1920, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

SPEEDWELL II, hired trawler, Q-ship.

SPEEDWELL V, hired drifter, Adty No 2264. Built 1911, 92grt, Banff-reg BF.328. In service 2.15-10.16 as net vessel. Stranded 28.10.16 on Splaugh Rock near Greenore Point.

SPEEDY, destroyer, Thornycroft S-class, ordered 4.17, G.36 (9.18). Launched 1.6.18 Thornycroft. 1087 tons, 276(oa), 267(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 29000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1918. Sunk 24.9.22 in collision with merchant ship, Sea of Marmora.

SPEEDY, minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat, Alarm-class. Launched 18. 5.93 Thornycroft. 810 tons, 230(pp)x27x10ft. TE 3500ihp, 19kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 4-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Converted with sweeps 1909. Mined 3.9.14 off the Humber.

SPEEDY II, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1896, 252grt. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

SPEETON, hired trawler, Adty No 1908. Built 1913, 205grt, Hull-reg H.104. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.15-12,15. Mined 31.12.15 off Lowestoft.

SPENNYMOOR, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1915, 2,733grt - lost 28.5.15, English Channel (H/L/te/un)

SPENSER, destroyer leader, Shakespeare-class, ordered 4.16, F.90 (1.18). Launched 22.9.17 Thornycroft. 1750 tons, 329(oa), 318(pp)x31x12ft. Turbine 40000shp, 36kts. Armament: 5-4.7in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Harwich Force 1917-18. Handed over 29.9.36 to Ward, Inverkeithing in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

SPERANZA, hired drifter, Adty No 1161. Built 1911, 86grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.817. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SPEY (1925) – see P.38, patrol boat, P-class.

SPEY, ex-gunboat, described as miscellaneous special service vessel, pendant No. 3. Launched 5.10.76 Palmer. 363 tons, 110(pp)x34x5 ft. Avg 400ihp, 9kts. Served as tender at Chatham. Sold 1923.

SPEY, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1892, 470grt. In commissioned service 24.6.15-26.9.16.

SPEY BAY, hired drifter, Adty No 2015. Built 1907, 86grt, Banff-reg BF.601. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

SPHINX, old sloop, composite hull, ex-despatch vessel and coast guard service. Launched 28.11.82 Green, Blackwall. 1130 tons, 220(oa), 200(pp)x32x10ft. Paddle 1140ihp, 12.5kts. Armament: 1-6in, 6-4 in. East Indies Station during war. CTL by fire 2.19, sold 27.7.19 at Calcutta.

SPHINX, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 199. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

SPHINX, hired drifter, Adty No 1928. Built 1907, 77grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.475. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.15-1920 as net vessel, examination vessel. Renamed SPHINX II 9.17.

SPIDER, coastal destroyer (1906) – see TB.5, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class.

SPIDER (ex-ASSYRIAN), Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Adty No 54- Built 1908 Cochrane, 256grt, purchased 4.09. Armament: not listed. One of six trawlers purchased prewar as minesweeping training ships for men of the fishery reserve, later the Auxiliary Patrol. Based at Portsmouth 1914. On outbreak of war, allocated to the patrol organisation as minesweeper. Wrecked 21.11.14 off Lowestoft.

SPIDER, hired trawler, Adty No 1378. Built 1906, 271grt, Hull-reg H.914. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

SPIKA, decoy or Q-ship - see AUK, hired trawler.

SPINDRIFT, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.21 (4.19). Launched 30.12.18 Fairfield. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 7.36 Ward, Inverkeithing.

SPINEL, fleet messenger, Y4.55. Built 1893, 509grt. Ex-collier Y3.257; in commissioned service 6.10.15-29.6.20, flew white ensign.

SPINOZA, decoy or Q-ship - see BROWN MOUSE, yacht.

SPIRAEA, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 1.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.81 (1.18). Launched 1.11.17 Simons. 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 AIRBLAST, CALEB. Sold 6.9.22 Distinn Syndicate.

SPITEFUL, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, P.73 (1914), D.91 (9.15), D.76 (1.18). Launched 11.1.99 Palmer. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla Forth or Grimsby. Sold 14.9.20 Hayes, Porthcawl.

SPITFIRE (was to be named KEPPEL 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class, H.41 (1914), H.1A (1.18). Launched 23.12.12 Swan Hunter. 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, Hayle.

SPLASH, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 26. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

SPLASH, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4101, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 8.10.20, Dunston. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Renamed SPACE 1920. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 1920, same name.

SPLENDID, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, G.57 (11.18). Launched 10.7.18 Swan Hunter. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Sold 8.1.31 Metal Ind, Charlestown

SPLINT, whaler. Built 1912, 136grt. Purchased 4.15, in service from 26.5.15 at Cape Station. Renamed RATTLER 6.15, PRATTLER 7.16. Sold 6.3.19 Premier Whaling Co, renamed SPLINT.

SPOONDRIFT, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4102, building Herd & Mackenzie. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. May have been completed for commercial service.

SPORTIVE, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.48 (1.19). Launched 19.9.18 Swan Hunter. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Handed over 25.9.36 to Ward. Inverkeithing in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

SPORTSMAN, store carrier, Y8.79. Built 1914, 572grt. In service 15.3.18-9.2.19.

SPOTLESS PRINCE, hired drifter, Adty No 1089. Built 1908, 85grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.88. In service 2.15-10.16 as net vessel. Sunk 27.10.16 by German destroyers in the Dover Straits.

SPRAGGE, destroyer leader, Shakespeare-class, ordered 4.18, building Thornycroft. Cancelled 12.18.

SPRAY, fishing vessel. Built 1906, 61grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.270. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SPRIG OF HEATHER, hired drifter, Adty No 2262. Built 1914, 86grt, Banff-reg BF.75. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

SPRIGG, decoy or Q-ship – see ARBUTUS, convoy sloop.

SPRIGHTLY, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, D.62 (1914), D.92 (9.15), D.77 (1.18). Launched 25.9.00 Laird. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Scapa Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 1.7.21 Castle, Plymouth.

SPRING FLOWER, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 119 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats. (Also listed as motor drifter with same name and number – see separate listing)

SPRING FLOWER, hired drifter, Adty No 1462. Built 1902, 59grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.735. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

SPRING FLOWER, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.119. Built 1897, 40grt, Grimsby-reg GY.790. In service 5.15-1917.

SPRING TIDE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4103, building Smith, Buckie. Was to have been completed under contract as fishing vessel, but believed cancelled 17.12.18. May have been completed for commercial service.

SPRINGBOK, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 12.15, F.65 (1.17), F.63 (1.18). Launched 9.3.17 Harland & WoIff, Govan. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917. Sold 16.12.26 Granton S. Bkg Co.

SPRINGWELL, hired trawler, Adty No 3341. Built 1917, 286grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.297. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.17-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel.

SPRITE, paddle tug, Robust-class. Launched 23. 8.15 Fleming & Ferguson. 690 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27x11ft. 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Portsmouth, believe flew blue ensign. Arrived 27.3.60 Holland to BU.

SPROUT, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 97. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

SPRUCOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.67 (1.18). Launched 4.7.17 Short. 2200 tons, 210(pp)x34x12ft. Oil engined 640 bhp, 9.5kts.  Sold 29.1.20, renamed JUNIATA (rfa)

SPRY, rescue tug, Stoic-class. Ordered 1.17 by Dept of Transport & Shipping to STOIC design. Laid down 10.17, launched 1918 Livingstone & Cooper. 885 tons (457-507grt in commercial service), 141(pp)x29x16ft. TE 1200ihp, 11.5kts. Sold 1.23, renamed LAGOS ATLAS.

SPUME, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4104, building Stevenson & Asher. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. May have been completed for commercial service.

SPURN, hired screw tug. Built 1907, 103grt. In service 2.8.14-21.12.14, and as BDV 7.15-1919. 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.

SPURT, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4184. Delivered 16.1.20, Pimblott. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 15.9.20, renamed CRAIGENTINNY 1920. Served as CRAIGENTINNY in WW2.

SQUALL, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4105, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 5.10.18, Chambers. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Sold 1920, same name. Renamed GOLDEN FEATHER 1925.

SQUIRREL, cable ship, ex-Coastguard and Fishery Protection, C.81 (1914), C.83 (1.18), C.85 (9.18). Launched 21.1.04 Workman Clark. 230 tons, 108(oa), 103(pp)x21x9ft. TE 300ihp, 10kts. Armament: 2-3pdr. Based at Devonport and Falmouth 1914-18. Sold 6.11.21 as yacht, renamed Vedra.

SSS.966, decoy or Q-ship – see HYDERABAD, war construction.

ST. (Saint) – see SAINT.

STADACONA (RCN) (ex-COLUMBIA), hired yacht, base ship, Halifax. Built 1893, 780grt/682TM. Armament: 1-4 in, 1-12pdr. Purchased 3.18-4.20. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Sold, same name, later KUYAKUZMT.

STAFFORD (ex-STAITHES), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4367, T.7/ (7.19), T.42 (11.19). Launched 20.9.18 C. Rennoldson. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 6.28 Alloa, Charlestown.

STAG, destroyer, two-funnelled 30-knotter, designated D-class, P.34 (1914), D.43 (9.15), D.78 (1.18). Launched 18.11.99 Thornycroft. c340 tons, 210(pp)x191x7ft. TE 5800ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 17.3.21 Ward, Grays.

STAG, hired screw tug. Built 1883, 38grt. In service 6.17-3.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

STALKER (ex-JERIA), hired trawler, Adty No 1838. Built 1899, 197grt, Grimsby-reg GY.496. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 7.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as CHOICE in WW2.

STALWART, hired trawler, Adty No 2999. Built 1914, 333grt, Hull-reg H.213. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 3.17-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed STALWART II 2.18.

STALWART, tug. Launched 1916 Ardrossan SB. 244 tons, 100(oa), 95(pp)x22x8 ft. TE 550ihp, 11kts. Purchased 1916. Served in Lerwick, believe flew blue ensign, renamed SEADOG 1918. Sold 31.12.19, renamed AGHIOS GEORGIOS. Served as AGHIOS GEORGIOS in WW2.

STALWART, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, F.4A (4.19). Launched 23.10.18 Swan Hunter. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). To RAN 6.19. Sold 4.6.37 Penguins Ltd, Sydney.

STAMFORD, decoy or Q-ship – see DUNCLUTHA, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1335) conversion.

STAMFORDHAM, fleet messenger, Y4.4. Built 1898, 921grt. In service 30.9.14-22.3.16, flew red ensign; collier (Y3.513) from 23.3.16. Sunk 4.8.16 by submarine 8 miles S of Longstone.

STANDARD, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 162grt, Hull-reg H.460. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

STANDISH HALL, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1912, 3,996grt - lost 4.2.18, Eastern Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

STANLEY WEYMAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1210. Built 1913, 288grt, Hull-reg H.1005. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

STAR, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.07 (1914), D.68 (9.15), D.79 (1.18), H.07 (9.18). Launched 11.8.96 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 10.6.19 Ward, New Holland

STAR OF BRITAIN, hired trawler, Adty No 465. Built 1908, 228grt, Aberdeen-reg A.239. In service 9.14-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

STAR OF BUCHAN, hired drifter, Adty No 787. Built 1913, 81grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.534. In service 1.15-10.15 as patrol boat. Mined 20.10.15 off the Nab Buoy.

STAR OF FAITH, hired drifter, Adty No 2019. Built 1915, 94grt, Peterhead-reg PD.222. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

STAR OF FREEDOM, hired trawler, Adty No 955. Built 1911, 258grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.200. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.15-4.17 as minesweeper. Mined 19.4.17 off Trevose Head.

STAR OF HOPE, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 124grt, Aberdeen-reg A.411. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

STAR OF HOPE, hired drifter. Built 1902, 56grt, Wick-reg WK.76. In service 3.16-1919 on misc. service. Served in WW2.

STAR OF PEACE, hired trawler, Adty No 1952. Built 1915, 220grt, Aberdeen-reg A.481. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as STAR OF DEVERON in WW2.

STAR OF THE EAST, hired trawler, Adty No 331. Built 1912, 218grt, Aberdeen-reg A.464. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STAR OF THE EMPIRE, hired trawler, Adty No 318. Built 1912, 219grt, Aberdeen-reg A.509. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STAR OF THE ISLES, hired trawler, Adty No 319. Built 1912, 217grt, Aberdeen-reg A.452. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STAR OF THE NORTH, hired trawler, Adty No 118. Built 1903, 192grt, Aberdeen-reg A.633. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STAR OF THE OCEAN, hired trawler. Built 1903, 203grt, Aberdeen-reg A.901. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

STAR OF THE SOUTH, fishing trawler. Built 1903, 182grt, Grimsby-reg GY.676. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

STAR OF THE WAVE, hired trawler, Adty No 67, 510, 1956. Built 1904, 205grt, Aberdeen-reg A.913. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STAR OF THULE, hired drifter, Adty No 1133. Built 1913, 91grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.55. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

STARFISH, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 12.15, F.60 (1.17), F.64 (1.18). Launched 27.9.16 Hawthorn Leslie. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917. Sold 21.4.28 Alloa, Charlestown.

STARLIGHT, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3948, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 25.2.19, Stevenson & Asher. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. To Fishery Board for Scotland 17.9.20, renamed STARLIGHT RAYS 1921. Served as STARLIGHT RAYS in WW2.

STARLING, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1888, 193grt. Armed with 1-6pdr. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

STARLING (ex-Miner 17), tender to depot ship or training establishment, described as special service vessel. Built 1904. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. Sold 14.9.23 T. Round, Sunderland.

STARMOUNT (ex-GLENMAY), decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.511) conversion. Built 1905, 2529grt. In service 3.6.17-10.1.19, armament not listed, other names GLENMAY, GRAVENY, TRING. Damaged 17.10.17, English Channel and 30.4.18, off Fair Isle (Cn/D/qs/un)

STATELY, hired drifter, Adty No 2183. Built 1904, 72grt, Banff-reg BF.1553. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

STATELY, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.154. Built 1902, 38 net reg tons, Berwick-reg BK.178. In service 10.14-1916.

STATESMAN, squadron supply ship, Y9.13. Built 1895, 6153grt. In commissioned service 4.8.14-7.3.15, flew white ensign. Sunk 3.11.16 by submarine 200 miles E of Malta.

STAUNCH, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.89 (1914), H.2A (1917). Launched 29.10.10 Denny. 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 11.11.17 by UC38 off Coast of Palestine. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16.

STAUNTON, hired trawler, Adty No 710. Built 1908, 283grt, Grimsby-reg GY.350. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

STAVELEY, store carrier, Y8.25. Built 1891, 1041grt. In service 12.10.14-8.7.16.

STEAD, decoy or Q-ship - see LOTHBURY, miscellaneous Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary.

STEADFAST, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, F.99 (3.19). Launched 8.8.18 Palmer. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 28.7.34 Metal Ind, Charlestown

STEADFAST (ex-OHIO), mooring vessel, X.17 (1916), X.68 (1.18). Built 1906, 625tons/339grt, 118(pp)x35ft. Purchased 1915, boom defence duty at Granton to 1918. Renamed STANDFAST 11.17. Sold 5.22 Maritime Salvors, renamed STANDFAST(-).

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

STEADY, mooring vessel, Trinculo-class, X.39 (1916), X.69 (1.18). Launched 30.3.16 Simons. 750 tons, 152(oa), 135(pp)x26x10ft. 500ihp, 9.5kts. Boom defence duty at Portsmouth to 1918. Mined 17.7.40 off Newhaven.

STEAMAXE (ex-T.12, ex-ZAPAD, ex-SAPAD, ex-RIVER DART), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian naval service, Axe-name, Adty No. 4342. Built 1908, Goole SB, 332grt. Reported seized in White Sea 3.8.18, but possibly one of eight handed over by White Russians. Wrecked 1.11.19 near Inchkeith, raised 1921 and BU.

STEELVILLE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1915, 3,649grt - lost 3.1.18, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

STEERSMAN, store carrier, Y8.48. Built 1909, 582grt. Ex-armament carrier (Y2.2), in service as store carrier 29.9.14-13.3.19.

STEP DANCE (ex-ET.11), tunnel minesweeper, Dance-class, ordered as "tunnel tugs" (screw in tunnel) by War Department for Mesopotamia, transferred 4.19, T.1N (11.6.19). Launched 1918 Lytham SB. 265 tons, 130(pp)x26x4ft. Compound 450ihp, 9.5kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Acquired for service in North Russia. Sold 1.5.20 Crichton Thompson & Co.

STEPHEN, store carrier, Y8.82. Built 1910, 4435grt. In service 15.5.18-12.4.19.

STEPHEN FOLEY, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4287 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

STEPHEN FURNESS, squadron supply ship (Y9.23), later armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, MI.27 (on coming into service as ABS), MI.23 (1.18). Built 1910, 1712grt, 14.5kts. Squadron supply ship, in service 1.12.14-7.3.16; converted to armed boarding steamer, armed with 2-4.7in, in service 8.3.16. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Sunk 13.12.17 by UB.64 near Belfast Lough.

STEPHEN KENNEDY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3852. Delivered 3.4.19, Abdela Mitchell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed WITHAM. Served in WW2.

STEPHENSON, decoy or Q-ship - see PEVERIL, cargo ship conversion.

STERLING (ex-STIRLING), destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, F.A3 (3.19). Launched 8.10.18 Palmer. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 25.8.32 Rees, Llanelly.

STERLOCHY, hired drifter. Built 1910, 78grt, Buckie-reg BCK.65. In service 4.16-1919 on misc. service.

STERN WAVE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4185. Delivered 27.3.20, Pimblott. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 25.8.20, renamed CRAIGLEITH 1920. Served as SUMMER ROSE in WW2.

STEWART BOYLE, hired trawler, Adty No 517. Built 1911, 197grt, Glasgow-reg GW.27. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1920 as minesweeper.

STIRLING CASTLE, patrol paddle vessel, mercantile conversion, Adty No. 0105. Built 1899, 271grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service18.5.16. Served in Mediterranean, based at Malta. Sank 26.9.16 by explosion off Malta, cause unknown.

STOBO CASTLE (also C.102), tug. W.73 (1.18). Launched 1917 Cran. 271 tons gross. 110(oa), 104(pp)x26x10ft. Compound 900ihp, 10kts. Purchased 1917. Believe flew blue ensign, rescue tug 1917-18. Sold 8.63, BU in Belgium.

STOCK FORCE, decoy or Q-ship, coaster conversion. Built 1917, 732grt. In service 14.2.17, armed with 2-4in, 2-12pdr, other name CHARYCE. Damaged in action with U.98 in Channel, sank in tow 30.7.18 off Bolt Head.

STOIC (ex-Chilean PILOTO SIBBALD), rescue tug, Stoic-class, W.79 (9.18). Purchased on the stocks, launched 3.15 Bow McLachlan. 885 tons (457-507grt in commercial service), 141(pp)x29x16ft. TE 1200ihp, 11.5kts. Boom defence duty at Scapa to 1918. Resold 5.20 Chile, renamed PILOTO SIBBALD.

STOKE (ex-SOUTHWOLD), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4353, T.N6 (10.18), T.N3 (11.19). Launched 8.7.18 C. Rennoldson. 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. Sunk 7.5.41 by A/C at Tobruk.

STONEAXE (ex-T.14), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian T.13-24 group, Axe-class, Adty No. 4332. 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 LIFFEY 9.20. Sold 1947.

STONECROP, decoy or Q-ship – see GLENFOYLE, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1235) conversion.

STONEFLY, 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.

STONEHENGE, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.99 (8.19). Launched 19.3.19 Palmer. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Wrecked 6.11.20 near Smyrna.

STONEWALL JACKSON (1914) – see ROBERTS, monitor, Abercrombie-class.

STORECARRIER 80, decoy or Q-ship - see WEXFORD CITY, fleet messenger, later store carrier

STORECARRIER 85, decoy or Q-ship - see WIRRAL, store carrier

STORECARRIER 89, decoy or Q-ship - see M J HEDLEY, store carrier

STORK, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 12.15, F.66 (1.17), F.65 (1.18). Launched 15.11.16 Hawthorn Leslie. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sold 7.10.27 Cashmore.

STORK, hired screw tug. Built 1905, 278grt. In service 17.3.17-11.4.19. 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.

STORK, flotilla supply ship No 9, mercantile. Built 1904, 2029grt. In commissioned service 16.8.14-18.8.15, flew white ensign.

STORK, harbour service, Boy's training Ship, Hammersmith (ex-composite gunboat, Banterer-class), built 1882, 465 tons. Sold 1950.

STORM COCK, fishing trawler. Built 1892, 151grt, Hull-reg H.405. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

STORMBIRD (ex-STORM COCK), hired rescue tug, W.74 (1.18). Built 1885, 215grt. In service 13.8.14-9.10.19, HM Dockyard service before 1917.

STORMCENTRE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4106, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 21.11.18, Chambers. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Served as experimental vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 1922, same name. Served as NORTH HAVEN in WW2.

STORMCLOUD, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, D.89 (1.20). Launched 30.5.19 Palmer. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 28.7.34 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

STORMCOCK, fleet tug, W.75 (1.18). Launched 5.12.77 Laird. 580 tons, 161(oa),155(pp)x25x10ft. TE 1000ihp. Purchased 24.9.82. Armament: 2-6pdr. Based at Queenstown 1914-18, sometimes flew white ensign. Sold 7.3.22, renamed MORSECOCK.

STORMCOCK (ex-STORM COCK), hired rescue tug, W.75 (1.18). Built 1884, 99grt. In service 11.7.17-14.1.20.

STORMWRACK, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3944, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 7.8.18, Stevenson & Asher. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Sold 1927, same name. Served as PERILIA in WW2.

STORMY PETREL, paddle minesweeper, Sea Bird or Fulmar-class, ordered 1918, building Murdoch & Murray, cancelled 10.12.18.

STORNOWAY, hired trawler, Adty No 1792. Built 1910, 208grt, Hull-reg H.83. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

STOUR, destroyer, River-class, designated E-class, N.08 (1914), D.30 (9.15), D.80 (1.18), H.83 (9.18). Launched 3.6.05 Laird, purchased 12.09. 570 tons, 220(pp)x24x8ft. Turbine 7000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 30.8.19 J. Smith.

STRATHAFTON, hired trawler, Adty No 109. Built 1913, 209grt, Aberdeen-reg A.551. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHAIRLIE, hired trawler, Adty No 1168. Built 1905, 193grt, Aberdeen-reg A.39. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHALLADALE, hired trawler, Adty No 950. Built 1908, 199grt, Aberdeen-reg A.189. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

STRATHALLAN, decoy or Q-ship – see SUNSHINE (true identity not known), possible trawler conversion.

STRATHALLAN, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 175grt, Granton-reg GN.76. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

STRATHALVA, hired trawler, Adty No 3005. Built 1917, 215grt, Aberdeen-reg A.757. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 2.17-1919.

STRATHATHOLL, hired trawler, Adty No 100. Built 1912, 209grt, Aberdeen-reg A.477. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHAVON, hired trawler, Adty No 333. Built 1906, 202grt, Aberdeen-reg A.96. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

STRATHBLANE, hired trawler. Built 1901, 186grt, Aberdeen-reg A.431. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

STRATHBRAN, hired trawler, Adty No 3259. Built 1915, 212grt, Aberdeen-reg A.536. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.16-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHCARRON, hired trawler, Adty No 98. Built 1913, 209grt, Aberdeen-reg A.552. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHCARRON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1912, 4,347grt - lost 8.6.15, St George's Channel area (H/L/Lr/te/un)

STRATHCLOVA, hired trawler, Adty No 66. Built 1913, 210grt, Aberdeen-reg A.587. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHCLUNIE, hired trawler, Adty No 1199. Built 1913, 211grt, Aberdeen-reg A.583. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHCOE, hired trawler, Adty No 2991. Built 1916, 215grt, Aberdeen-reg A.751. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.17-4.46 as minelayer, then minesweeper. Purchased 8.18, renamed VERNON 1923, STRATHCOE 1938. Sold 4.46.

STRATHDEE, hired trawler, Adty No 1197. Built 1906, 193grt, Aberdeen-reg A.60. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHDERRY, hired trawler, Adty No 95. Built 1911, 193grt, Aberdeen-reg A.401. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as boom defence accommodation. Served in WW2.

STRATHDEVON, hired trawler, Adty No 1960. Built 1915, 212grt, Aberdeen-reg A.539. Armament: 1-3pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 11.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

STRATHDON, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 155grt, Grimsby-reg GY.997. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

STRATHEARN, decoy or Q-ship – see WILD ROSE (true identity not known), possible trawler conversion.

STRATHEARN, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 152grt, Granton-reg GN.40. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

STRATHEBRIE, hired trawler. Built 1914, 210grt, Aberdeen-reg A.59. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

STRATHEDEN, hired trawler, Adty No 1189. Built 1906, 201grt, Aberdeen-reg A.108. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919.

STRATHELLA, hired trawler, Adty No 101. Built 1913, 210grt, Aberdeen-reg A.586. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

STRATHELLIOT, hired trawler, Adty No 1182. Built 1915, 211grt, Aberdeen-reg A.46. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

STRATHENDRICK, decoy or Q-ship -see IMOGENE (ex-STRATHENDRICK), barkentine conversion.

STRATHERRICK, hired trawler, Adty No 417. Built 1906, 201grt, Aberdeen-reg A.105. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHFINELLA, hired trawler, Adty No 466. Built 1911, 192grt, Aberdeen-reg A.341. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

STRATHGAIRN, hired trawler, Adty No 1366. Built 1915, 211grt, Aberdeen-reg A.251. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHGARRY, hired trawler. Built 1906, 202grt, Aberdeen-reg A.97. In service 6.15-7.15 as boom defence vessel. Sunk 6.7.15 in collision at Scapa.

STRATHGELDIE, hired trawler, Adty No 87. Built 1911, 192grt, Aberdeen-reg A.399. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHISLA, hired trawler, Adty No 130. Built 1906, 193grt, Grimsby-reg GY.987. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.17-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served as BURNBANKS in WW2.

STRATHISLA II, fishing trawler. Built 1894, 154grt, Granton-reg GN.11. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

STRATHLEE, hired trawler, Adty No 3339. Built 1917, 215grt, Aberdeen-reg A.756. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.17-1920 as minesweeper.

STRATHLENE, hired drifter. Built 1906, 81grt, Banff-reg BF.214. In service 1.16-1920 as tender.

STRATHLENE, hired motor drifter. 46 net reg tons, Banff-reg BF.954. In service from 4.18. Renamed STRATHMORE 1918. Destroyed by fire 20.8.18 off Buncrana.

STRATHLETHEN, hired trawler. Built 1911, 192grt, Aberdeen-reg A.340. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence accommodation.

STRATHLOCHY, hired trawler, Adty No 3249. Built 1916, 221grt, Aberdeen-reg A.596. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.16-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHLOSSIE, hired trawler, Adty No 92. Built 1910, 193grt, Aberdeen-reg A.316. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHLUI, hired trawler, Adty No 1578. Built 1908, 199grt, Aberdeen-reg A.191. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHMAREE, hired trawler. Built 1914, 210grt, Aberdeen-reg A.72. In service 6.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

STRATHMARTIN, hired trawler, Adty No 1573. Built 1914, 210grt, Aberdeen-reg A.79. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

STRATHMORAY, hired trawler, Adty No 335. Built 1912, 209grt, Aberdeen-reg A.480. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHNETHY, hired trawler, Adty No 112. Built 1913, 211grt, Aberdeen-reg A.582. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHORD, hired trawler, Adty No 102. Built 1906, 195grt, Aberdeen-reg A.54. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHRANNOCH, hired trawler, Adty No 2994. Built 1917, 215grt, Aberdeen-reg A.752. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.17-4.17 as minesweeper. Mined 6.4.17 off St. Abbs Head.

STRATHRYE, hired trawler, Adty No 3253. Built 1916, 212grt, Aberdeen-reg A.599. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.16-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHSPEY, hired trawler, Adty No 1169. Built 1906, 202grt, Aberdeen-reg A.92. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

STRATHTUMMEL, hired trawler, Adty No 511. Built 1911, 210grt, Aberdeen-reg A.402. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATHUGIE, hired trawler, Adty No 1570. Built 1914, 210grt, Aberdeen-reg A.61. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919. Served in WW2.

STRATHURIE, hired trawler, Adty No 115. Built 1911, 210grt, Aberdeen-reg A.403. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

STRATON, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 197grt, Grimsby-reg GY.694. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Sunk 8.2.18.

STREAM, Admiralty steel drifter, building Duthie. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

STRENUOUS, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.64 (1.19). Launched 9.11.18 Scotts. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 25.8.32 Alloa, Charlestown.

STRENUOUS, hired drifter. Built 1911, 77grt, Inverness-reg INS.239. In service 9.15-1920 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

STRENUOUS, paddle tug, Robust-class. Launched 7.12.12 Thornycroft. 690 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27x11ft. 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Sheerness, believe flew blue ensign, renamed SANDBOY 1.18. Sunk 27.6.47 as target off Bermuda.

STREPHON, hired trawler, Adty No 1233. Built 1913, 250grt, Grimsby-reg GY.810. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

STROMBUS, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, 6,163grt - damaged 4.6.18, Central Mediterranean (H/L/sl/un),

STROMO, fishing trawler. Built 1892, 142grt, Grimsby-reg GY.546. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

STRONGBOW, destroyer, Yarrow M-class, ordered 7.15, G.44 (1.17). Launched 30.9.16 Yarrow. c900 tons, 271(oa), 260(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sunk 17.10.17 by BREMSE and BRUMMER in North Sea. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Scandinavian convoys 17 Oct 1917.

STRONGHOLD, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, F.A8 (6.19). Launched 6.5.19 Scotts. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sunk 4.3.42 in action South of Java.

STRONSAY, hired trawler, Adty No 1969. Built 1911, 207grt, Hull-reg H.387. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as minesweeper.

STRUMBLE, decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack (Milford Haven-registered M.135) conversion. Built 1912, 45grt. In service 1.6.16, armed with 1-12pdr, other name M.135. Sunk 4.5.17 by U.65 off Strumble Head.

STRYMON, hired trawler, Adty No 1842. Built 1899, 198grt, Grimsby-reg GY.912. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.15-10.17 as minesweeper. Mined 27.10.17 off Shipwash LV.

STUART, destroyer leader, Scott-class, ordered 4.17, G.46 (2.19). Launched 22.8.18 Hawthorn Leslie. 1800 tons, 332(oa), 320(pp)x32x12ft. Turbine 40000shp, 36kts. Armament: 5-4.7in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. To RAN 10.33. Sold 3.2.47 T. Carr.

STURDY, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, F.96 (1919). Launched 25.6.19 Scotts. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Wrecked 30.10.40 on Tiree.

STURDY, paddle tug, Robust-class. Launched 12.11.12 Thornycroft. 690 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27x11ft. 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Portsmouth, believe flew blue ensign, renamed SWARTHY 11.17. Arrived 24.3.61 Haulbowline to BU.

STURGEON, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, F.49 (1.17), G.17 (1.18), F.47 (4.18). Launched 11.1.17 Stephen. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 16.12.26 Plymouth & Devon S. Bkg Co, Plymouth

STYX (ex-ETOILE), whaler. Built 1903, 163grt. Armament: 1-12pdr. Purchased 4.15, served in East Africa. Sold 6.3.19 Premier Whaling Co, renamed ETOILE.

SUBLIME, hired drifter, Adty No 2110. Built 1907, 78grt, Inverness-reg INS.326. Armament: 1-2.5pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

SUBLIME, hired drifter, Adty No 2904. Built 1903, 86grt, Banff-reg BF.446. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed SUBLIME II 7.15. Served in WW2.

SUBLIME, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.180, 4319. Built 1902, 46grt, Berwick-reg BK.218. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919. Renamed SUBLIME III 9.17.

SUCCEED, hired drifter. Built 1903, 77grt, Banff-reg BF.1399. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service.

SUCCESS, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, D.24 (1914). Launched 21.3.01 Doxford. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla, probably Forth. Wrecked 27.12.14 off Fife Ness.

SUCCESS, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, F.1A (4.19). Launched 29.6.18 Doxford. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. To RAN 6.19. Sold 4.6.37 Penguins Ltd, Sydney.

SUCCESS, hired drifter. Built 1904, 88grt, Banff-reg BF.1459. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

SUCCESSION, hired trawler, Adty No 2972. Built 1916, 212grt, Grimsby-reg GY.979. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.16-1919 as minesweeper.

SUCCOUR (1915) - see SUN III, hired screw tug

SUFFOLK, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Kent-class, 20 (1914), P.87 (9.15), P.A5 (1.18). Launched 15.1.03 Portsmouth 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 1914-16, China 1917-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 1.7.20 Castle, resold, BU 1922 in Germany.

SUFFOLK COAST, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1765) conversion. Built 1917, 870grt. In service 16.8.18-7.7.19, armament not listed.

SUFFOLK COUNTY (ex-SPEARMINT), hired drifter, Adty No 2405. Built 1907, 88grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.6. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

SULBY, hired trawler, Adty No 131. Built 1909, 287grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.87. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

SUMA, fishing trawler. Built 1914, 284grt, Cardiff-reg CF.2. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SUMANA, armed launch, ex-launch-tug. Armed with 2-3pdr. In service from 22.5.15 in Persian Gulf area. Left at Kut 12.15, recaptured 26.2.17. Armed with 1-12pdr/2-3pdr.Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1915/16.

SUMANA's, tugs, at least eight built for service in Persian Gulf, arrived between 4.16 and 6.16. Identified by War Office T-Numbers. No more details. Presumably similar to armed launch SUMANA.

SUMATRA, patrol vessel, ex-civilian. No further details. In service in Australian waters.

SUMBURGH HEAD (ex-SUPERB), hired drifter, Adty No 2093. Built 1906, 81grt, Lerwick-reg LK.367. In service 6.15-1919 on misc. service, as hospital vessel.

SUMMERTON, hired drifter, Adty No 2440. Built 1912, 83grt, Buckie-reg BCK.126. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

SUN II, hired rescue tug, W.76 (1.18). Built 1909, 197grt. In service from 3.4.14, purchased 1915-4.12.17, HM Dockyard service before 1917. Served in WW2.

SUN lII, hired screw tug. Built 1909, 197grt. HM Dockyard service, hired 3.8.14, purchased 1915-1919, renamed SUCCOUR 1915. 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. Served as SUN III in WW2.

SUN IV, hired screw tug. Built 1915, 200grt. In service 15.2.16-16.3.16. 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.

SUN VII, hired rescue tug, W.60 (9.18). Built 1918, 202grt. In service 23.2.18-20.12.19. Served in WW2.

SUNBEAM, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 101 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

SUNBEAM, hired drifter, Adty No 2163. Built 1904, 72grt, Banff-reg BF.1551. In service 5.15-1920 as examination vessel, net vessel, hydrophone training ship.

SUNBEAM, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3025. Built 1903, 52grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.311, alos Banff-reg BF.318. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1918, Renamed SUNBEAM III 4.17.

SUNBEAM I, hired drifter. Built 1904, 75grt, Wick-reg WK.104. In service 1.16-4.18 as examination vessel. Sunk 16.4.18 in collision at Inchkelth.

SUNBEAM II, hired drifter, Adty No 2973. Built 1916, 85grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.279. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.16-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

SUNBEAM II, hired drifter. Built 1903, 79grt, Wick-reg WK.638. In service 1.16-1919 as collier & tender. Renamed SUNDORA 8.18.

SUNBEAM IV, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 133grt, Dundee-reg DE.13. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SUNBURST, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3924. Delivered 11.11.18, Lewis. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 1921, renamed BOY ANDREW. Served as BOY ANDREW in WW2.

SUNCLOUD, hired trawler, Adty No 611. Built 1912, 213grt, Grimsby-reg GY.753. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

SUNDA, listed as patrol vessel, ex-civilian. Built 1899, 120grt. In service 8.14-1919 in West Africa.

SUNDERLAND, hired screw tug. Built 1914, 172grt. Harbour service 4.12.15-22.3.19. 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.

SUNDOWN, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4120. Launched 22.11.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Served as minesweeper. Wrecked 30.8.39 on Sullom Voe, Shetlands

SUNFISH, destroyer, 27-knotter, designated A-class, D.47 (1914), D.2A (9.15), D.81 (1.18). Launched 23.5.95 Hawthorn Leake. c280-350 tons, c200(pp)x20x5.5ft. TE c3500-4500ihp, 27kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Either Local Defence Flotilla or Patrol Flotilla. Sold 7.6.20 J. Kelly.

SUNFLOWER, 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.97 (2.15), T.30 (9.15), T.82 (1.18). Launched 28.5.15 Henderson. 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 27.1.21 Rangoon Port Commissioners, renamed LANBYA.

SUNHILL (ex-KENNET), accommodation ship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1895, 837grt. In commissioned service 23.9.15-18.8.20.

SUNIK, fleet messenger, Y4.16. Built 1915, 5017grt. Also listed as water carrier. In service 13.1.15-24.8.16; oiler (Y7.57) from 25.8.16.

SUNLIGHT, fishing trawler. Built 1894, 168grt, Aberdeen-reg A.766. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SUNLIGHT, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4107, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 16.1.19, Chambers. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 26.11.20, renamed HANNAH TAYLOR 1920.

SUNNY DEVON, hired drifter. Built 1901, 61grt, Wick-reg WK.91. In service 7.15-1919 as mineflelds tender.

SUNNYSIDE, hired drifter, Adty No 2185. Built 1910, 80grt, Banff-reg BF.167. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

SUNNYSIDE, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1671. Built 1901, 47 net reg tons, Banff-reg BF.701. In service 8.17-1919. Renamed SUNNYSIDE II 9.17.

SUNRISE, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 167grt, Aberdeen-reg A.648. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SUNRISE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3949, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 3.10.19, Stevenson & Asher. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 10.10.19.

SUNSET, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3950. Delivered 22.6.18, Webster & Bickerton. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Total loss 1.4.42 by air attack at Malta, BU 7.43.

SUNSHINE, decoy or Q-ship (true identity not known), possible trawler conversion. In service 16.5.17-11.11.18, other name STRATHALLAN.

SUNSHINE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3951. Delivered 26.9.18, Webster & Bickerton. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Renamed BILLOW 1918. Sold 1935, renamed CRAIGROY 1936. Served as CRAIGROY in WW2.

SUNSHINE, hired drifter, Adty No 2089. Built 1905, 60grt, Scarborough-reg SH.234. In service 3.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Renamed SUNSHINE II 6.17.

SUNSHINE, hired drifter, Adty No 2500. Built 1907, 89grt, Banff-reg BF.510. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed SUNSHINE III 10.17.

SUNSPOT, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3961, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 19.11.20, Herd & Mackenzie. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 24.11.20, same name.

SUNSTAR, fleet sweeping sloop, 24-class, building Swan Hunter. Cancelled 3.12.18.

SUPERB, dreadnought battleship, Bellerophon-class, 49 (1914), A0 (1.18), 49 (4.18). Launched 7.11.07 Armstrong. 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. 1st BS Grand Fleet 1914-15, 4th BS 1915-18, Mediterranean in 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 12.12.22 Stanlee.

SUPERB, decoy or Q-ship - see SUPERIOR (ex-SUPERB), fishing smack conversion.

SUPERB, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3017. Built 1900, 39 net reg tons, Fraserburgh-reg FR.803. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1918. Renamed SUPERBUS 8.17.

SUPERIOR (ex-SUPERB), decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack conversion. Built 1896, 44grt. In service 30.1.17-10.2.19, armed with 1-12pdr, other names DESMOND, SUPERB.

SUPERNAL, hired drifter, Adty No 3244. Built 1910, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.750. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.16-1920 as net vessel.

SUPPLY, water tank vessel, Despatch-class. Launched 10.1.10 Cox. 405 tons, 115(pp)x21x10ft. TE 300ihp. Served at Devonport. Sold 10.47, renamed ROSINA M.

SUPPORT, hired drifter. Built 1907, 100grt, Banff-reg BF.1028. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

SUPPORTER, hired drifter, Adty No 1118. Built 1914, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.119. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

SUREAXE (ex-T.31, ex- Argentine UNO), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian naval service, Axe-name, Adty No. 4344. Built 1907, Hall Russell, 195grt. Reported seized in White Sea 3.8.18, but possibly one of eight handed over by White Russians. Sold 11.5.20 renamed SUREAXE. Served as SUREAXE in WW2.

SURF, hired yacht, Pendant No 057. Built 1902, 496grt/560TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 25.2.15-4.4.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served in WW2.

SURF II (1918), decoy or Q-ship - see VICTORIA, coaster conversion.

SURGE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4108, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 19.5.19, Chambers. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, renamed RESURGE. Served as RESURGE in WW2.

SURLY, destroyer, 27-knotter, designated A-class, P.30 (1914), D.3A (9.15), D.82 (1.18). Launched 10.11.94 Thomson. c280-350 tons, c200(pp)x20x5.5ft. TE c3500-4500ihp, 27kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 23.3.20 Ward, Milford Haven.

SURMOUNT, hired drifter. Built 1912, 96grt, Buckie-reg BCK.127. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

SURPRISE (1914) - see ALACRITY, old sloop, ex-despatch vessel

SURPRISE, destroyer, Yarrow M-class, ordered 7.15, F.69 (1.17), G.A4 (21.3.17), F.66 (1.18). Launched 25.11.16 Yarrow. c900 tons, 271(oa), 260(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Mined 23.12.17 in North Sea. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917.

SURPRISE (ex-RAZSVET), may have retained original name for a while, hired yacht, later despatch vessel. Built 1896, 1144grt/1322TM. Seized 24.9.18, despatch vessel from 6.3.20. Sold 4.6.23. Served in WW2.

SUSANNA, hired drifter, Adty No 2704. Built 1907, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.637. In service 8.15-12.15 as net vessel. Foundered 14.12.15 off Milford Haven.

SUSARION, hired trawler, Adty No 3002. Built 1917, 260grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1012. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 2.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

SUSETTA (ex-WILLIAM ROWLAND), fleet messenger, Y4.37. Built 1904, 339grt. In commissioned service 19.7.15-31.7.19, flew white ensign.

SUSIE ROSS, hired drifter. Built 1900, 52grt, Wick-reg WK.325. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service.

SUSQUEHANNA, store carrier, Y8.93. Built 1896, 3711grt. Ex-armament carrier (Y2.220), ex-collier (Y3.1564) (ex-MOUNT SEPHAR), in service as store carrier 1.8.18-16.11.18

SUSSEX COUNTY, hired drifter, Adty No 204. Built 1908, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.63. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1921 as minesweeper, patrol boat. Purchased, sold 1921. Served in WW2.

SUTLEJ, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Cressy-class, N.74 (1914), N.65 (4.18). Launched 18.11.99 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. 9th CS 1914, 11th CS 1914-15, under repair at Devonport 1916, 9th CS West Africa 1916-17, accommodation ship Rosyth 1917-18, later depot ship. Log Book Availability. Renamed CRESCENT II 1.1920. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Preston.

SUTTON (ex-SALCOMBE), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3447, T.0N (early 1919), T.C8 (11.19). Launched 8.5.18 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. Sold 1947.

SUVA, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion. Built 1906, 2229grt, 13kts. Armament: 3-4.7in. In service 20.7.15-19.12.19. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Log Book Availability.

SVIATOGOR, ex-Russian icebreaker, described as miscellaneous special service vessel, N.N4 (10.19),N.A8 (1.11.19). Launched 1915 Armstrong. 10625 tons, 323(oa)x71x26ft. TE 10000ihp,15kts. Armament: 1-6 in (originally 2-5in, 2-13pdr). Found scuttled at Archangel and seized 3.8.18. Returned 19.11.21 toRussia; later KRASSIN.

SWALE, destroyer, River-class, four funnels closely paired, designated E-class, N.03 (1914), D.31 (9.15), D.83 (1.18). Launched 20.3.05 Palmer. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 23.6.19 Ward, Preston.

SWALLOW, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, F.73 (11.18). Launched 1.8.18 Scotts. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Handed over 24.9.36 to Ward, Inverkeithing in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

SWALLOW, hired trawler, Adty No 654. Built 1897, 243grt, Hull-reg H.97. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.14-3.18 as minesweeper. Sunk 29.3.18 in collision off Whitby.

SWALLOW, hired trawler, Adty No 261. Built 1906, 204grt, Aberdeen-reg A.76. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed SWALLOW II 12.14.

SWALLOW, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 200grt, Granton-reg GN.1144. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

SWALLOW, hired drifter, Adty No 2443. Built 1904, 87grt, Banff-reg BF.1539. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed SWALLOW III 6.15. Served in WW2.

SWALLOW, dockyard tug. Launched 1892 Fullerton. 144 tons, 80(pp)x18x9ft. 300ihp, 10kts. Was GENERAL SKINNER, transferred from War Dept 1906. Served in Gibraltar, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 3.15, renamed LEON &TONY.

SWAN, destroyer, Australian I-class. Launched 11.12.15 Cockatoo DY. 700 tons, 251(oa)x24x8ft. Turbine 13000shp, 27kts. Armament: 1-4in, 3-12pdr, 3-18in tt. Pacific from completion to 1917, then Mediterranean. BU 9.29.

SWAN, hired trawler, Adty No 136. Built 1907, 270grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.116. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed SWAN III 12.15.

SWAN, hired trawler, Adty No 811. Built 1909, 239grt, Hull-reg H.700. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed SWAN II 2.15. Served as SWAN II in WW2.

SWANLEY, squadron supply ship. Built 1903, 4641grt. In service 24.2.15-10.8.16, flew red ensign, renamed ARGALIA 8.16. Sunk 6.8.17 by submarine 81 miles NW of Tory Island.

SWANSEA CASTLE, fishing trawler. Built 1912, 256grt, Swansea-reg SA.108. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

SWARTHY (11.17) - see STURDY, paddle tug,

SWEEPER, hired trawler, Adty No 54, 1224. Built 1913, 395grt, Grimsby-reg GY.853. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as NORDHAV II in WW2.

SWEET PEA, hired drifter, Adty No 2153. Built 1912, 73grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.924. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

SWEETBRIAR, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.83 (1.18). Launched 5.10.17 Swan Hunter. 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 AYRES, BRANGWYN, Sold 7.10.27 Cashmore.

SWEETHEART, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 122 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

SWELL, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4186, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 23.6.20, Routh & Waddingham,. 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 SILVERNIGHT 1922.

SWIFT (after 1885) – see TB.81, torpedo boat, 125-footer.

SWIFT, destroyer, experimental type, H.64 (1914), H.3A (1.18), D.60 (9.18). Launched 7.12.07 Cammell Laird. 2170 tons, 353(oa), 345(pp)x34x10ft. Turbine 30000shp, 36kts. Armament: 4-4in (changed to 1-6in, 2-4in 1918), 2-18in tt. Destroyer leader, Grand Fleet 1914-15, Dover 1915-18. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Dover 21 Apr 1917, Belgian Coast 1917/18, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Sold 9.11.21 Rees, Llanelly.

SWIFT, decoy or Q-ship - see QUICKLY, hired drifter.

SWIFT, flotilla supply ship No 7, mercantile. Built 1911, 1141grt. In commissioned service 5.8.14-11.8.15, flew white ensign, renamed DEAN SWIFT 1914.

SWIFT, lighter/barge. Built 1894,  59grt. Served as BDV tender to CRESCENT 29.8.17-15.5.19. Renamed TIT 4.18

SWIFT II, hired drifter, Adty No 2026. Built 1907, 101grt, Montrose-reg ME.167. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

SWIFT WINGS, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1911, 4,465grt - lost 1.9.16, Western Mediterranean (H/L/te/un)

SWIFTSURE, pre-dreadnought battleship, P.05 (1.18). Launched as Chilean Constitucion 12.1.03 Armstrong, purchased 3.12.03. 11800 tons, 479(oa), 435(pp)x71x24ft. TE 14000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 4-10in, 14-7.5in, 14-14pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 7in sides, 3in deck, 10in guns. East Indies until 1915, then Mediterranean, converted to blockship at Chatham 1918, but not used. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Suez Canal 2-4 Feb 1915, Dardanelles 1915/16. Log Book Availability. Sold 18.6.20 Stanlee.

SWIFTWING, hired drifter, Adty No 2420. Built 1912, 98grt, Banff-reg BF.496. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

SWINDON (ex-BANTRY), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, N.91 (7.19), N.5A (11.19). Launched 25.12.18 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 CECILIA.

SWINGER, harbour service, store hulk, Devonport (ex-composite gunboat, Ariel-class), built 1872, 430 tons. Sold 6.24.

SWIRL, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4109, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 1.2.19, Chambers. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Served as experimental vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 1921, same name.

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

SWORD DANCE (ex-ET.10), tunnel minesweeper, Dance-class, ordered as "tunnel tugs" (screw in tunnel) by War Department for Mesopotamia, transferred 4.19, T.3N (11.6.19). Launched 1918 Lytham SB. 265 tons, 130(pp)x26x4ft. Compound 450ihp, 9.5kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Acquired for service in North Russia. Mined 24.6.19 in the Dvina River.

SWORDFISH (renamed S.1 in 4.16), submarine, experimental steam-powered, I.CA, 30 (9.15, cancelled 1.16), D.15 (6.18). Launched 18.3.16 Scotts. 932/1470 tons, 231(oa)x23x14ft. Turbine /electric3750/1400hp, 18/10kts. Armament: 2-21in tt, 4-18in tt. Nominally 2nd and later 6th S/M Flotilla. Converted to surface patrol boat in 7.17 with wheelhouse and 2-12pdr guns, renamed SWORDFISH 7.17, based at Portsmouth. Sold 7.22 Pounds, resold Hayes, Porthcawl.

SWORDSMAN, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, F.3A (3.19). Launched 28.12.18 Scotts. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). To RAN 6.19. Sold 4.6.37.Penguins Ltd, Sydney.

SYBILLE, destroyer, Yarrow M-class, ordered 7.15, F.77 (1.17), F.67 (1.18). Launched 5.2.17 Yarrow. c900 tons, 271(oa), 260(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 5.11.26 Cashmore.

SYCAMORE, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, building Stephen. Cancelled 1919.

SYDNEY (RAN), light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Chatham-class, A1 (1.18), 52 (4.18). Launched 29.8.12 London & Glasgow. 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 1914, North America and West Indies 1914-16, 2nd LCS Grand Fleet 1916-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) single ship action v EMDEN, 9 Nov 1914. Log Book Availability. BU 4.29 Cockatoo DY.

SYLPH, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 7.15, F.54 (1.17), F.68 (1.18). Launched 15.11.16 Harland & Wolff, Govan. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 15.12.26 Cashmore, stranded 28.1.27 and BU at Aberavon.

SYLVIA, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, D.23 (1914), D.69 (9.15), D.84 (1.18), H.03 (4.18). Launched 3.7.97 Doxford. 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.

SYLVIA, hired trawler. Built 1898, 213grt, Hull-reg H.439. In service 6.15-8.18 as boom defence vessel.

SYMBOL (ex-SAMSON), hired screw tug. Built 1881, 119grt. In service 25.9.15-2.6.16. 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.

SYREN, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, P.72 (1914), D.93 (9.15), D.85 (1.18). Launched 20.12.00 Palmer. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Based at Dover. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/17. Sold 14.9.20 Hayes, Porthcawl.

SYREN, decoy or Q-ship – see BAYARD, motor lugger conversion.

SYRIA, listed as patrol vessel, ex-civilian. Built 1898, 750grt. In service 24.11.14-29.7.18 in Home waters.

SYRINGA, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 1.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.3A (1.18), T.83 (6.18). Launched 29.9.17 Workman Clark. 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 31.3.20 Egypt, renamed SOLLUM.

SYRINGA, hired trawler, Adty No 269. Built 1905, 243grt, Milford Haven-reg M.21. Armament: 1-13pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed SYRINGA II 3.17.

 


 

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T. A. JOLLIFFE, hired screw tug. Built 1901, 199grt. In service 12.8.14-15.11.14 and 9.3.15-14.2.20. Pendant No P.8A from 1.16, P.A6 from 1.18- 6.18. (One of the JOLLIFFE tugs became a rescue tug 9.18, with pendant W.24.) Later renamed EASTLEIGH. 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.

T. BROWN, hired screw tug. Built 1900, 50grt. In service 5.18-6.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

T. R. FERENS, hired trawler, Adty No 1518. Built 1913, 307grt, Hull-reg H.1027. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

TACSONIA, hired trawler, Adty No 783. Built 1905, 243grt, Milford Haven-reg M.36. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

TACTICIAN, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.54 (11.18). Launched 7.8.18 Beardmore. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 2.31 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

TAGALIE, hired trawler, Adty No 451. Built 1912, 210grt, Grimsby-reg GY.744. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

TAIN, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Simons. Cancelled 17.12.18.

TAIPO, hired trawler, Adty No 1627. Built 1914, 247grt, Grimsby-reg GY.415. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-6.17 as minesweeper. Mined 24.6.17 off the Royal Sovereign LV.

TAITS, hired drifter, Adty No 2155. Built 1907, 93grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.212. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 5.15-5.17 as net vessel. Sunk 15.5.17 by Austrian cruisers off Fano Island, Adriatic.

TAIYABI, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1889, 3,157grt - lost 9.1.18, possibly North Atlantic (H/Lr)

TAKU, destroyer, designated D-class, ex-Chinese HAI-NJU captured 17.6.00. Launched 1898 Schichau. 305 tons, 193(pp)x20x5ft. TE 6000ihp, 32kts. Armament: 6-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Sold 25.10.16 at Hong Kong.

TALAWA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 32. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

TALBOT, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Eclipse-class, D.61 (1914), P.61 (9.15), P.A7 (1.18). Launched 25.4.95 Devonport 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, Mediterranean and E. Africa from 1915. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Log Book Availability. Sold 6.12.21 Multilocular S. Bkg. Co.

TALBOT (ex-HT.3), 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.

TALIESIN, hired screw tug. Built 1883, 79grt. Harbour service 24.9.14-7.8.19. 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.

TALISMAN (ex-NAPIER, renamed 2.15), destroyer, Talisman-class, ordered 11.14 from material prepared for one of four Turkish boats, G.08 (9.15), F.44 (1.17), F.69 (1.18), G.4A (6.18). Launched 15.7.15 Hawthorn Leslie. 1098 tons, 309(oa), 300(pp)x28x9ft. Turbine, 34kts. Armament: 5-4in, 4-21in tt. S/M Flotillas 1916-17, Dover 1917-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Grays.

TALLA (ex-TALISMAN), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 845. Built 1896, 279grt. Armament: not listed. In service 8.6.17-10.10.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

TALLY HO, hired trawler, Adty No 1973. Built 1900, 216grt, Hull-reg H.522. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.15-1919 as minesweeper, then training ship.

TAMAR, harbour service, base ship, Hong Kong (ex-iron screw troopship), built 1863, 4650 tons. Log Book Availability. Scuttled 2.12.41.

TAMARISK, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Aubretia-type, ordered 1.16, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.84 (1.18). Launched 2.6.16 Lobnitz. 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 COMPATRIOT, FERNRIDGE, Q.11. Sold 17.10.22 B. Fryer.

TAMIL, minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India, 93grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

TAMURA, hired trawler, Adty No 3046. Built 1917, 268grt, Cardiff-reg CF.47. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.17-1919 as minesweeper.

TANAGER, hired trawler, Adty No 386. Built 1910, 192grt, Hull-reg H.134. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

TANCRED, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 3.16, F.85 (1.17), G.08 (1.18), G.07 (4.18). Launched 30.6.17 Beardmore. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 17.5.28 Cashmore, stranded and BU at Port Talbot.

TANDIL, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1900, 2,897grt - lost 12.3.17, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

TANJORE, hired trawler, Adty No 634. Built 1903, 168grt, Hull-reg H.759. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

TANTRUM, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 145. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

TARA, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.62 (11.18). Launched 12.10.18 Beardmore. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 17.12.31 Rees, Llanelly.

TARA (ex-HIBERNIA), armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion. Built 1900, 1862grt. Armament: 3-6pdr. In service 8.8.14. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Sunk 5.11.15 by U.35 in Mediterranean.

TARA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 69. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

TARANAKI, hired trawler, Adty No 337. Built 1912, 247grt, Aberdeen-reg A.445. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper, also decoy trap with submarine C.24 and Q-ship.

TARANTELLA (ex-T.95), tunnel minesweeper, Dance-class, ordered as "tunnel tugs" (screw in tunnel) by War Department for Mesopotamia, transferred 12.17, 1642 (pendant. no). Launched 22.10.17 Hamilton. 265 tons, 130(pp)x26x4ft. Compound 450ihp, 9.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. Based at Dunkirk 1918, clearing mines off Flanders coast. Sold 1921 mercantile.

TARANTULA, river gunboat, Insect-class, ordered 2.15 as "China Gunboat" for service on Danube. Served elsewhere, P.6A (1.16), P.A8 (1.18). Launched 18.12.15 Wood Skinner. 645 tons, 237(oa), 230(pp)x36x4ft. TE 2000ihp,14kts, twin screws in tunnels. Armament: 2-6in, 2-12pdr. Crew: 53. Mesopotamia 1916-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1916/17. Log Book Availability. Sunk 1.5.46 as target off Ceylon.

TARBES, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 110 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

TARLAIR, hired drifter, Adty No 68. Built 1908, 80grt, Scarborough-reg SH.1. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 on misc. service, as hydrophone tender.

TAROTYUA, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1914, 133grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

TARPON, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 3.16, F.72 (1.17), F.22 (1.18), F.79 (9.18). Launched 10.3.17 John Brown. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, completed as minelayer with 60 mines as per Admiralty order 1.17. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 4.8.27 Cashmore.

TARTAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1607. Built 1912, 202grt, Grimsby-reg GY.723. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

TARTAR, destroyer, Tribal class, 1st group, 4-funnelled, designated F-class, H.29 (1914), D.08 (9.15), D.86 (1.18). Launched 25.6.07 Thornycroft. 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 9.5.21 Ward, Hayle.

TASMANIA, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.97 (2.19). Launched 22.11.18 Beardmore. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). To RAN 6.19. Sold 4.6.37 Penguins Ltd, Sydney.

TASMANIA, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 146grt, Aberdeen-reg A.737. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

TATTOO, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, F.2A (4.19). Launched 28.12.18 Beardmore. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). To RAN 6.19. Sold 9.1.37 Penguins Ltd, Sydney.

TAURUS, destroyer, Thornycroft R-class, ordered 12.15, F.71 (1.17), F.70 (1.18). Launched 10.3.17 Thornycroft. 1065 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 29000shp, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917. Sold 18.2.30 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

TAURUS (ex-ALINE), hired yacht, harbour service. Built 1880, 229grt/373TM. In service 10.14-15.10.17.

TAURUS, fishing trawler. Built 1883, 128grt, Aberdeen-reg A.655. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

TAUTOG, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 195, 4325 (Fishery flag No. after 6.18). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

TAY, ex-gunboat, described as miscellaneous special service vessel. Launched 19.10.76 Palmer. 363 tons, 110(pp)x34x5 ft. Avg 400ihp, 9kts. Served as tender at Devonport. Sold 22.10.20 Stanlee.

TAY & TYNE, decoy or Q-ship, coaster conversion. Built 1909, 556grt. In service 28.6.17-11.11.18 purchased by Admiralty 26.9.17, armed with 1-4in, 2-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA, 1-3pdr, 1-14in tt, other names CHERITON, DUNDREARY, LEDGER No. 928. Later store carrier (X.83), renamed INDUSTRY 1920, sold 31.10.24.

TAYMOUTH, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 137grt, Aberdeen-reg A.54. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

TAYSIDE, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 137grt, Aberdeen-reg A.156. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ex-TB-Torpedo Boats, Second-class

TB.45, harbour service, ferry service, Chatham (2nd class, Yarrow-built), built 1889, 14 tons. Sold c1918.

TB.47, harbour service, ferry service, Chatham (2nd class, Yarrow-built), built 1889, 14 tons. Sold c1918.

TB.48, harbour service, ferry service, Chatham (2nd class, Yarrow-built), built 1889, 14 tons. Sold c1918.


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TB-designated Torpedo Boats, First-class, TB.025-TB.117, originally TB.25-TB.117. When 36 larger boats, TB.1-TB.36 (below) were built 1906-09, the older TB.1-79 were renumbered with a "0" (zero) added. Note: the smaller TB.1-TB.24 were all sold, disposed of, or in one case, not built. For completeness, the fates of the "missing" boat numbers are included, with their sources: D – Dittmar and Colledge; C – Colledge: Cn - Conways)


TB.034 (Photo Ships)

TB.025 (ex-TB.25), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 125(pp)x121x6ft. TE 600ihp, 21kts. Armament: 4-14in tt. Served Portsmouth. Sold 2.10.19 Maden & McKee.

TB.026 (ex-TB.26), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 125(pp)x121x6ft. TE 600ihp, 21kts. Armament: 4-14in tt. Served Portsmouth. Sold 2.10.19 Maden & McKee.

TB.027 (ex-TB.27), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 125(pp)x121x6ft. TE 600ihp, 21kts. Armament: 4-14in tt. Served Portsmouth. Sold 2.10.19 Maden & McKee.

TB.28 (D – not listed; C – stranded Kalk Bay, South Africa 29.7.98, sunk as target 12.98; Cn – sunk as target off Cape Town)

TB.029 (ex-TB.29), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 125(pp)x121x6ft. TE 600ihp, 21kts. Armament: 4-14in tt. Served Cape. Sold 1.7.19 Runciman Walker, Capetown.

TB.30 (D – not listed: C – sold c.1905; Cn – broken up before 1914).

TB.31 (D – not listed: C – sold 1913; Cn - broken up before 1914).

TB.32 (D – not listed: C – sold c.1905; Cn - broken up before 1914).

TB.33 (D – not listed: C – sold 1.8.19, suggesting war service; Cn – broken up before 1914).

TB.034 (ex-TB.34), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 White. 63 tons, 125(pp)x14x4ft. TE 950ihp, 20kts. Armament: 5-14in tt. Served Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 2.10.19 Maden & McKee.

TB.035 (ex-TB.35), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 White. 63 tons, 125(pp)x14x4ft. TE 950ihp, 20kts. Armament: 5-14in tt. Served Hong Kong. Log Book Availability. Sold 27.11.19 at Hong Kong.

TB.036 (ex-TB.36), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 White. 63 tons, 125(pp)x14x4ft. TE 950ihp, 20kts. Armament: 5-14in tt. Served Hong Kong. Log Book Availability. Sold 27.11.19 at Hong Kong.

TB.037 (ex-TB.37), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 White. 63 tons, 125(pp)x14x4ft. TE 950ihp, 20kts. Armament: 5-14in tt. Served Hong Kong. Log Book Availability. Sold 27.11.19 at Hong Kong.

TB.038 (ex-TB.38), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 White. 63 tons, 125(pp)x14x4ft. TE 950ihp, 20kts. Armament: 5-14in tt. Served Hong Kong. Sold 27.11.19 at Hong Kong.

TB.39-TB.40 (D – not listed: C – sold at Esquimalt, 2.05; Cn - sold for scrap 1905).

TB.041 (ex-TB.41), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 127(pp)x12x6ft. TE 700ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 4-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport, Pembroke or Queenstown Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 1.8.19 Multilocular S. Bkg Co, Stranraer.

TB.042 (ex-TB.42), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 127(pp)x12x6ft. TE 700ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 4-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport, Pembroke or Queenstown Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 2.10.19 Maden & McKee.

TB.043 (ex-TB.43), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 127(pp)x12x6ft. TE 700ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 4-14in tt. Served in Mediterranean. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Suez Canal 2-4 Feb 1915. Sold 8.12.19 at Malta.

TB.044 (ex-TB.44), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 127(pp)x12x6ft. TE 700ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 4-14in tt. Served in Mediterranean. Sold 8.12.19 at Malta.

TB.045 (ex-TB.45), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 127(pp)x12x6ft. TE 700ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 4-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport, Pembroke or Queenstown Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 1.8.19 T. R. Sales.

TB.046 (ex-TB.46), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 127(pp)x12x6ft. TE 700ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 4-14in tt. Wrecked in tow 27.12.15 Eastern Mediterranean, salved & BU 1920.

TB.47 (D – not listed, C – sold c1908; Cn - one of five broken up between 1905 and 1913).

TB.048 (ex-TB.48), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 127(pp)x12x6ft. TE 700ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 4-14in tt. Sold c1915. (C – sold c.1915; Cn – one of five broken up between 1905 and 1913.)

TB.049 (ex-TB.49), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 127(pp)x12x6ft. TE 700ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 4-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport, Pembroke or Queenstown Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 1.8.19 Hayes, Porthcawl.

TB.050 (ex-TB.50), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 127(pp)x12x6ft. TE 700ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 4-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport, Pembroke or Queenstown Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 23.2.20 R. Longmate.

TB.51 (D – not listed, C – sold c1913; Cn - one of five broken up between 1905 and 1913).

TB.052 (ex-TB.52), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 127(pp)x12x6ft. TE 700ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 4-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport, Pembroke or Queenstown Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 19.12.19 Multilocular S Bkg Co, Stranraer.

TB.53 (D – not listed, C – sold 1913; Cn - one of five broken up between 1905 and 1913).

TB.054 (ex-TB.54), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 127(pp)x12x6ft. TE 700ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 4-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport, Pembroke or Queenstown Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 1.8.19 T. R. Sales.

TB.055 (ex-TB.55), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 127(pp)x12x6ft. TE 700ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 4-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport, Pembroke or Queenstown Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 23.2.20 R. Longmate.

TB.056 (D – not listed, C – foundered in tow off Damietta 17.5.06; Cn – sank 1906).

TB.057 (ex-TB.57), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 127(pp)x12x6ft. TE 700ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 4-14in tt. Sold 2.10.19 Maden & McKee.

TB.058 (ex-TB.58), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 127(pp)x12x6ft. TE 700ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 4-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport, Pembroke or Queenstown Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 19.12.19 Multilocular S Bkg Co, Stranraer.

TB.59 (D – not listed, C – sold c1913; Cn - one of five broken up between 1905 and 1913).

TB.060 (ex-TB.60), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Thornycroft. 60 tons, 127(pp)x12x6ft. TE 700ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 4-14in tt. Served at Cape. Sold 1.7.19 Runciman Walker, Capetown.

TB.061 (D – not listed, C – sold 1909; Cn - broken up before 1914).

TB.062 (D – not listed, C – sold c1908; Cn - broken up before 1914).

TB.063 (ex-TB.63), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Yarrow. 75 tons, 125(pp)x13x5ft. TE 700ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Served in Mediterranean. Sold 18.12.19 at Malta

TB.064 (ex-TB.64), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Yarrow. 75 tons, 125(pp)x13x5ft. TE 700ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Served in Mediterranean. Wrecked 21.3.15 in the Aegean Sea. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915.

TB.065 (ex-TB.65), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Yarrow. 75 tons, 125(pp)x13x5ft. TE 700ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport or Nore Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 2.10.19 Maden & McKee.

TB.066 (ex-TB.66), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Yarrow. 75 tons, 125(pp)x13x5ft. TE 700ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport or Nore Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 30.6.20 Ward, Hayle.

TB.067 (ex-TB.67), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Yarrow. 75 tons, 125(pp)x13x5ft. TE 700ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport or Nore Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 27.1.20 Willoughby (Plymouth). Ltd.

TB.068 (ex-TB.68), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Yarrow. 75 tons, 125(pp)x13x5ft. TE 700ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport or Nore Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 30.6.20 Ward, Hayle.

TB.069 (D – not listed, C – sold c1908; Cn - served as patrol boat during the war).

TB.070 (ex-TB.70), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Yarrow. 75 tons, 125(pp)x13x5ft. TE 700ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Served in Mediterranean. Sold 18.12.19 at Malta.

TB.071 (ex-TB.71), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Yarrow. 75 tons, 125(pp)x13x5ft. TE 700ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport or Nore Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 5.7.23 B. Newton.

TB.072 (ex-TB.72), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Yarrow. 75 tons, 125(pp)x13x5ft. TE 700ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport or Nore Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 19.12.19 Ward, Rainham.

TB.073 (ex-TB.73), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Yarrow. 75 tons, 125(pp)x13x5ft. TE 700ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport or Nore Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 6.2.23 L. Basso, Weymouth.

TB.074 (ex-TB.74), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Yarrow. 75 tons, 125(pp)x13x5ft. TE 700ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport or Nore Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 27.1.20 Willoughby (Plymouth). Ltd.

TB.075 (D – not listed, C – sunk in collision with TB.77 off the Maidens, 8.8.92; Cn – lost in collision 1892

TB.076 (ex-TB.76), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Yarrow. 75 tons, 125(pp)x13x5ft. TE 700ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport or Nore Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 30.6.20 Ward, Hayle.

TB.077 (ex-TB.77), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Yarrow. 75 tons, 125(pp)x13x5ft. TE 700ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport or Nore Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 27.3.20 Stanlee.

TB.078 (ex-TB.78), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Yarrow. 75 tons, 125(pp)x13x5ft. TE 700ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport or Nore Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 2.10.19 Maden & McKee.

TB.079 (ex-TB.79), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1886 Yarrow. 75 tons, 125(pp)x13x5ft. TE 1000ihp, 22.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Portsmouth, Devonport or Nore Local Defence Flotillas. Sold 19.12.19 Ward, Grays.

TB.80, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1887 Yarrow. 105 tons, 135(pp)x14x6ft. TE 1540ihp, 23kts. Armament: 4-3pdr, 5-14in tt. Served at Portsmouth and Portland. Sold 1921 Stanlee, resold 22.10.21 J. E. Thomas.

TB.81 (ex-SWIFT), torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1885 White and purchased. 125 tons, 154(oa)x17x6ft. Armament: 6-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Served at Portsmouth and Portland. Sold 1921 Stanlee.

TB.82, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1889 Yarrow. 85 tons, 130(pp)x13x5ft. TE 1100ihp, 23kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Sold 1921 Stanlee, resold 22.10.21 J. E. Thomas

TB.83, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1889 Yarrow. 85 tons, 130(pp)x13x5ft. TE 1100ihp, 23kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Sold 13.10.19 Messrs Brand.

TB.84 (D – not listed, C – sunk in collision with ARDENT 17.4.06; Cn - in Mediterranean after collision with destroyer ARDENT, 1906).

TB.85, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1889 Yarrow. 85 tons, 130(pp)x13x5ft. TE 1100ihp, 23kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Sold 1921 Stanlee, resold 22.10.21 J. E. Thomas

TB.86, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1889 Yarrow. 85 tons, 130(pp)x13x5ft. TE 1100ihp, 23kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Sold 1921 Stanlee, resold 22.10.21 J. E. Thomas.

TB.87, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 125-footer. Built 1889 Yarrow. 85 tons, 130(pp)x13x5ft. TE 1100ihp, 23kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Sold 27.3.20 Stanlee.

TB.88, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 140-footer. Built 1894/95 Yarrow. 112 tons, 142(pp)x14x4ft. TE 1850ihp, 23.5kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Gibraltar 1914-18. Sold 13.10.19 Messrs Brand.

TB.89, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 140-footer. Built 1894/95 Yarrow. 112 tons, 142(pp)x14x4ft. TE 1850ihp, 23.5kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Gibraltar 1914-18. Sold 13.10.19 Messrs Brand.

TB.90, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 140-footer. Built 1894/95 Yarrow. 100 tons, 142(pp)x14x4ft. TE 1850ihp, 23.5kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Gibraltar from 1914. Capsized 25.4.18 off Gibraltar.

TB.91, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 140-footer, TB.91-class. Launched 1894 Thornycroft. 130 tons, 140(pp)x15x7ft. TE 2400ihp, 23.5kts, Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Gibraltar 1914-18. Sold 13.10.19 Messrs Brand.

TB.92, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 140-footer, TB.91-class. Launched 1894 Thornycroft. 130 tons, 140(pp)x15x7ft. TE 2400ihp, 23.5kts, Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Gibraltar 1914-18. Sold 1920 at Gibraltar.

TB.93, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 140-footer, TB.91-class. Launched 1893 Thornycroft. 130 tons, 140(pp)x15x7ft. TE 2400ihp, 23.5kts, Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Gibraltar 1914-18. Sold 13.10.19 Messrs Brand.

TB.94, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 140-footer, TB.91-class. Launched 27.7.93 White. 130 tons, 140(pp)x15x7ft. TE 2400ihp, 23.5kts, Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Gibraltar 1914-18. Sold 13.10.19 Messrs Brand.

TB.95, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 140-footer, TB.91-class. Launched 1894 White. 130 tons, 140(pp)x15x7ft. TE 2400ihp, 23.5kts, Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Gibraltar 1914-18. Sold 13.10.19 Messrs Brand.

TB.96, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 140-footer, TB.91-class. Launched 1894 White. 130 tons, 140(pp)x15x7ft. TE 2400ihp, 23.5kts, Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Gibraltar from 1914. Sunk 1.11.15 in collision with SS TRINGA off Gibraltar.

TB.97, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 140-footer, TB.91-class. Launched 16.9.93 Laird. 130 tons, 140(pp)x15x7ft. TE 2400ihp, 23.5kts, Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Gibraltar 1914-18. Sold 1920 at Gibraltar.

TB.98, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 160-footer, TB.98-class. Launched 22.1.01 Thornycroft. 178 tons, 160(pp)x17x8ft. TE 2850ihp, 25kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Portsmouth or Devonport Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 30.6.20 Ward, Preston.

TB.99, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 160-footer, TB.98-class. Launched 1901 Thornycroft. 178 tons, 160(pp)x17x8ft. TE 2850ihp, 25kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Portsmouth or Devonport Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 29.7.20 Ward, Preston.

TB.100 (D – not listed, C – ex-Indian No.1, BALUCHI, sold 1909; Cn – broken up 1909).

TB.101, ex-Indian torpedo boat No. 7, GHURKA. Launched 1888 McArthur, Paisley. 92 tons, 135(oa), 130(pp)x14x7ft. TE 1060ihp, 21kts. Armament: 5-14in tt. Taken over 1892, renumbered 1901. Portsmouth or Devonport Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 27.3.20 Stanlee.

TB.102 (D – not listed, C – ex-Indian No.2, KAREN, sold 1909; Cn – broken up 1909).

TB.103 (D – not listed, C – ex-Indian No.3, PATHAN, sold 1909; Cn – broken up 1909).

TB.104, ex-Indian torpedo boat No. 4, MAHRATTA. Launched 1889 White. 95 tons, 135(oa), 130(pp)x14x7ft. TE 1030ihp, 20kts. Armament: 5-14in tt. Taken over 1892, renumbered 1901. Portsmouth or Devonport Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 29.7.20 Willoughby (Plymouth). Ltd.

TB.105, ex-Indian torpedo boat No. 5 SIKH. Launched 1889 White. 95 tons, 135(oa), 130(pp)x14x7ft. TE 1030ihp, 20kts. Armament: 5-14in tt. Taken over 1892, renumbered 1901. Portsmouth or Devonport Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 27.1.20 Willoughby (Plymouth). Ltd.

TB.106 (D – not listed, C – ex-Indian No.6, RAJPUT, sold 11.10.10 Cashmore, Newport; Cn – broken 1910).

TB.107, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 160-footer, TB.98-class. Launched 1901 Thornycroft. 178 tons, 160(pp)x17x8ft. TE 2850ihp, 25kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Portsmouth or Devonport Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 29.7.20 Ward, Morecambe.

TB.108, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 160-footer, TB.98-class. Launched 30.8.01 Thornycroft. 178 tons, 160(pp)x17x8ft. TE 2850ihp, 25kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Portsmouth or Devonport Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 29.7.20 Willoughby (Plymouth). Ltd.

TB.109, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 160-footer, TB.109-class. Launched 22.7.02 Thornycroft. 200 tons, 166(pp)x17x8ft. TE 2900ihp, 25kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Nore or Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 27.3.20 Stanlee.

TB.110, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 160-footer, TB.109-class. Launched 5.9.02 Thornycroft. 200 tons, 166(pp)x17x8ft. TE 2900ihp, 25kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Nore or Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 27.3.20 Stanlee.

TB.111, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 160-footer, TB.109-class. Launched 31.10.02 Thornycroft. 200 tons, 166(pp)x17x8ft. TE 2900ihp, 25kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Nore or Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 10.2.20 Ward, Grays.

TB.112, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 160-footer, TB.109-class. Launched 15.1.03 Thornycroft. 200 tons, 166(pp)x17x8ft. TE 2900ihp, 25kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Nore or Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 10.2.20 Ward, Grays.

TB.113, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 160-footer, TB.109-class. Launched 12.2.03 Thornycroft. 200 tons, 166(pp)x17x8ft. TE 2900ihp, 25kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Nore or Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 19.12.19 Ward, Grays.

TB.114, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 160-footer, TB.114-class. Launched 8.6.03 White. 205 tons, 165(pp)x17x8ft. TE 2900ihp, 25kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Nore or Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 1919 Ward, Grays, later to Rainham.

TB.115, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 160-footer, TB.114-class. Launched 19.11.03 White. 205 tons, 165(pp)x17x8ft. TE 2900ihp, 25kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Nore or Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 1919 Ward, Rainham.

TB.116, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 160-footer, TB.114-class. Launched 21.12.03 White. 205 tons, 165(pp)x17x8ft. TE 2900ihp, 25kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Nore or Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 22.10.21 J. E. Thomas, Newport.

TB.117, torpedo boat, ex-1st class, 160-footer, TB.114-class. Launched 18.2.04 White. 205 tons, 165(pp)x17x8ft. TE 2900ihp, 25kts. Armament: 3-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Nore or Portsmouth Local Defence Flotilla. Sunk 10.6.17 in collision with SS Kamouraska in Channel.

TB-designated Torpedo Boats, TB.1-TB.36, first 12 were classified as coastal destroyers.

TB.1, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class, ex-coastal destroyer CRICKET, reclassified and numbered 1906. Launched 23.1.06 White. c225-255 tons, 175(oa), 167(pp)x17x6ft. Turbine 3750shp, 26.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 7.10.20 Fowey Coaling & Ship Co.

TB.2, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class, ex-coastal destroyer DRAGONFLY, reclassified and numbered 1906. Launched 11.3.06 White. c225-255 tons, 175(oa), 167(pp)x17x6ft. Turbine 3750shp, 26.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 7.10.20 Ward.

TB.3, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class, ex-coastal destroyer FIREFLY, reclassified and numbered 1906. Launched 1.9.06 White. c225-255 tons, 175(oa), 167(pp)x17x6ft. Turbine 3750shp, 26.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 7.10.20 Ward.

TB.4, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class, TB.1-12-class, ex-coastal destroyer SANDFLY, reclassified and numbered 1906. Launched 30.10.06 White. c225-255 tons, 175(oa), 167(pp)x17x6ft. Turbine 3750shp, 26.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 7.10.20 Ward, stranded 11.1.21 near Westward Ho, BU 1921. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915.

TB.5, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class, ex-coastal destroyer SPIDER, reclassified and numbered 1906. Launched 15.12.06 White. c225-255 tons, 175(oa), 167(pp)x17x6ft. Turbine 3750shp, 26.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 7.10.20 Ward.

TB.6, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class, ex-coastal destroyer GADFLY, reclassified and numbered 1906. Launched 24.6.06 Thornycroft. c225-255 tons, 175(oa), 167(pp)x17x6ft. Turbine 3750shp, 26.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 22.10.20 Stanlee.

TB.7, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class, ex-coastal destroyer GLOWWORM, reclassified and numbered 1906. Launched 20.12.06 Thornycroft. c225-255 tons, 175(oa), 167(pp)x17x6ft. Turbine 3750shp, 26.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Rainham.

TB.8, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class, ex-coastal destroyer GNAT, reclassified and numbered 1906. Launched 1.12.06 Thornycroft. c225-255 tons, 175(oa), 167(pp)x17x6ft. Turbine 3750shp, 26.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Rainham.

TB.9, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class, ex-coastal destroyer GRASSHOPPER, reclassified and numbered 1906. Launched 18.3.07 Thornycroft. c225-255 tons, 175(oa), 167(pp)x17x6ft. Turbine 3750shp, 26.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla from 1914. Sunk 26.7.16 in collision, North Sea.

TB.10, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class, ex-coastal destroyer GREENFLY, reclassified and numbered 1906. Launched 15.2.07 Thornycroft. c225-255 tons, 175(oa), 167(pp)x17x6ft. Turbine 3750shp, 26.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla from 1914. Mined 10.6.15 in North Sea.

TB.11, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class, ex-coastal destroyer MAYFLY, reclassified and numbered 1906. Launched 29.1.07 Yarrow. c225-255 tons, 175(oa), 167(pp)x17x6ft. Turbine 3750shp, 26.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla from 1914. Mined 7.3.16 in the North Sea.

TB.12, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class, ex-coastal destroyer MOTH, reclassified and numbered 1906. Launched 15.3.07 Yarrow. c225-255 tons, 175(oa), 167(pp)x17x6ft. Turbine 3750shp, 26.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla from 1914. Mined 10.6.15 in the North Sea.

TB.13, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 10.7.07 White. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla from 1914. Sunk 26.1.16 in collision, North Sea.

TB.14, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 26.9.07 White. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 7.10.20 Philip, Dartmouth (still there as a jetty (1972)).

TB.15, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 19.11.07 White. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 7.10.20 Ward.

TB.16, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 23.12.07 White. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 7.10.20 Ward.

TB.17, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 21.12.07 Denny. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18, then Mediterranean 1918. Sold 1919 at Gibraltar.

TB.18, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 15.2.08 Denny. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18, then Mediterranean 1918. Sold 1920 at Gibraltar.

TB.19, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 7.12.07 Thornycroft, Chiswick. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Grays.

TB.20, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 21.1.08 Thornycroft, Chiswick. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Grays.

TB.21, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 20.12.07 Hawthorn Leslie. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 7.10.20 Maden & McKee, resold 8.24 Hayes, Porthcawl.

TB.22, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 1.2.08 Hawthorn Leslie. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 7.10.20 Maden & McKee, resold 8.24 Hayes, Portheawl.

TB.23, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 5.12.07 Yarrow. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Grays.

TB.24, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 19.3.08 Palmer. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla from 1914. Wrecked 28.1.17 off Dover breakwater. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915.

TB.25, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 28.7.08 White. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Grays.

TB.26, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 28.8.08 White. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Rainham.

TB.27, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 29.9.08 White. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Rainham.

TB.28, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 29.10.08 White. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Rainham.

TB.29, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 29.8.08 Denny. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18, then Mediterranean 1918. Sold 28.11.19 at Malta.

TB.30, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 29.9.08 Denny. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18, then Mediterranean 1918. Sold 28.11.19 at Malta.

TB.31, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 10.10.08 Thornycroft. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Rainham.

TB.32, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 23.11.08 Thornycroft. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Rainham.

TB.33, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 22.2.09 Hawthorn Leslie. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 24.8.22 Cashmore.

TB.34, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 22.2.09 Hawthorn Leslie. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Rainham.

TB.35, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 19.4.09 Palmer. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 24.8.22 Cashmore

TB.36, torpedo boat, TB.13-36-class. Launched 6.5.09 Palmer. c256-306 tons, 185(oa), 177(pp)x18x6ft. Turbine 4000shp, 26kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 3-18in tt. North Sea Patrol Flotillas or Nore Local Defence Flotilla 1914-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Rainham.

 


 

TEA ROSE, hired drifter, Adty No 2267. Built 1911, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.330. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

TEAKOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.70 (1.18). Launched 17.8.17 Short. 2200 tons, 210(pp)x34x12ft. Oil engined 640 bhp, 9.5kts. Sold 29.1.20, renamed SAN DARIO (rfa)

TEAKOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Y7.175 (1916), X.70 (as VINELEAF, 1.18). Launched 1901 Swan Hunter. 7474grt, 470(pp)x56ft. TE. Ex-merchantman PATRICIAN hired 11.14, ex-dummy battlecruiser INVINCIBLE, purchased 1915 for conversion. Renamed VINELEAF 1917. Sold 12.7.19, renamed BRITISH VINE (rfa) – see also PATRICIAN, dummy battlecruiser No. 13.

TEAKWOOD, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1902, 5,815grt - lost 28.4.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

TEAL, river gunboat, N.72 (11.19), close sister to MOORHEN. Launched 18.5.01 Yarrow. 180 tons, 148(oa), 145(pp)x24x2ft. Compound 550ihp, 13kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 4 MG. China Station, paid off 12.14. Log Book Availability. Sold 10.31 at Shanghai.

TEAL, hired trawler, Adty No 418. Built 1897, 165grt, Hull-reg H.90. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1.17 as minesweeper. Wrecked 2.1.17 off Buckle.

TEAL, lighter/barge. Built 1889, 131grt. Served as BDV at Milford Haven, 15.11.17-4.2.19.

TEAZER, destroyer, Thornycroft R-class, ordered 12.15, F.93 (1.17), F.71 (1.18). Launched 21.4.17 Thornycroft. 1065 tons, 274(oa), 265(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 29000shp, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sold 6.2.31 Cashmore.

TEDDINGTON, hired screw tug. Built 1917, 17grt. In service 5.18-9.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

TEDWORTH, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 501, T.4C (6.18). Launched 20.6.17 Simons. 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. Diving tender 8.23. Sold 11.46, BU Ward, Hayle.

TEES, store carrier, Y8.14. Built 1911, 533grt. In service 4.10.14-7.2.15.

TEES TRADER, decoy or Q-ship - see LADY OLIVE (ex-TEES TRADER), coaster conversion.

TEESSIDER, store carrier, Y8.62. Built 1909, 1184grt. In service 6.1.16-3.6.16

TEESWOOD (ex-WESTWOOD), Admiralty blockship. Built 1882ft, 1589grt, 278ft. Was owned by Westwood Co, Christiana, Norway-reg, then The Admiralty, Middlesbrough-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Scapa Flow. Scuttled 1914 - No.2 Barrier, Skerry Sound, between Glims Holm & Lamb Holm islands (wi - in 58.53.02N, 02.53.50W). Only engine block remains (Lr/D/wi)

TELAMON, store carrier, Y8.87. Built 1904, 4509grt. In service 9.6.18-21.9.18.

TELEMACHUS, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 3.16, F.86 (1.17), F.23 (1.18), F.81 (9.18). Launched 21.4.17 John Brown. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, completed as minelayer with 60 mines as per Admiralty order 1.17. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 26.7.27 Hughes Bolckow.

TELENA, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1895, 4,779grt - lost 21.4.17, Atlantic SW of Ireland/W of France (H/L/Lr/sl/te/un)

TELESIA, decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.1155) conversion. Built 1911, 59grt. In service 20.1.16-17.7.17, armament not listed, other names C. B., COMMODORE, HOBBY HAWK, S.4.

TELFORD, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.68, patrol boat.

TEMERAIRE, dreadnought battleship, Bellerophon-class, 48 (1914), A2 (1.18), 92 (4.18). Launched 24.8.07 Devonport 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, Mediterranean in 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 7.12.21 Stanlee.

TEMPEST, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 3.16, F.76 (1.17), F.72 (1.18). Launched 26.1.17 Fairfield. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Handed over 28.1.37 to Ward, Briton Ferry in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

TEN, hired drifter, Adty No 1052. Built 1910, 84grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.511. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel.

TENACIOUS, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 3.16, F.96 (1.17), G.02 (1.18). Launched 21.5.17 Harland & Wolff, Govan. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 26.6.28 Ward, Briton Ferry.

TENACITY, hired screw tug. Built 1914, 69grt. In service 12.14-5.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

TENBY, hired trawler, Adty No 2579. Built 1913, 215grt, Milford Haven-reg M.161. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel. Served as EWALD in WW2.

TENBY CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 977. Built 1908, 256grt, Swansea-reg SA.53. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Also Q-ship 6.15-1917. Log Book Availability.

TENEDOS, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, F.A4 (6.19). Launched 21.10.18 Hawthorn Leslie. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sunk 5.4.42 by Japanese A/C off Colombo.

TENERIFFE, Admiralty blockship. Built 1885, 1800grt, 301ft. Purchased 14.8.18, held in reserve at Medway. Sold 7.1.1.20.

TENNIE CAMPBELL, hired motor drifter, Adty No 2865. Built 1902, 40grt, Inverness-reg INS.199. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.17-1919.

TERMAGANT (ex-NARBROUGH, renamed 2.15), destroyer, Talisman-class, ordered 11.14 from material prepared for one of four Turkish boats, G.24 (9.15), F.47 (1.17), F.73 (1.18), D.36 (9.18). Launched 26.8.15 Hawthorn Leslie. 1098 tons, 309(oa), 300(pp)x28x9ft. Turbine, 34kts. Armament: 5-4in, 4-21in tt. S/M Flotillas 1916-17, Dover 1917-18. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916, Belgian Coast 1918, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry.

TERN, paddle minesweeper, Sea Bird or Fulmar-class, ordered 1918, building Murdoch & Murray, cancelled 10.12.18.

TERN, hired trawler, Adty No 548. Built 1907, 199grt, Hull-reg H.961. In service 10.14-2.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Wrecked 23.2.15 in Loch Eriboll.

TERRIBLE, cruiser, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Powerful-class, P.70 (1914), P.A9 (1.18). Launched 27.5.95 Thomson. 14,200 tons, 538(oa), 500(pp)x71x27ft. TE 25000ihp, 22kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 16-6in, 16-12pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 6in deck, 6in guns. Transport and trooping service, Mediterranean 1915-16, accommodation ship Portsmouth, harbour service 1.18. FISGARD III from 8.20. Sold 7.32 Cashmore.

TERRIER, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 51. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

TERRIER, hired trawler, Adty No 356. Built 1905, 179grt, Aberdeen-reg A.34. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

TERRIER, small berthing tug. 95 tons. Purchased 3.13, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 1948.

TERRIER, hired screw tug. Built 1883, 79grt. In service as BDV, 25.8.14-12.9.19, renamed TERRIER II. 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.

TERRITORIAL, hired drifter, Adty No 1853. Built 1909, 80grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.339. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

TERROR, monitor, Erebus-class, ordered 9.15, M.5A (1.18). Launched 18.5.16 Harland & Wolff, Belfast. 8000 tons, 405(oa), 380(pp)x88x11ft. TE 6000ihp,12kts. Armament: 2-15in, 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. Sunk 24.2.41 by A/C off Derna.

TERROR, harbour service, base ship, Bermuda (ex-MALABAR, ex-iron screw troopship), built 1866, 6211 tons. Sold 1.18.

TERVANI, hired trawler, Adty No 3204. Built 1914, 457grt, Grimsby-reg GY.10. Armament: 2-12pdr, 1-2pdr. In service 5.15-12.16. Mined 5.12.16 off Orford Ness.

TESSIE, hired drifter, Adty No 237. Built 1911, 87grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.769. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, net vessel. Served in WW2.

TEST, destroyer, River-class, designated E-class, N.34 (1914), D.32 (9.15), D.87 (1.18), H.84 (9.18). Launched 6.5.05 Laird, purchased 12.09. 570 tons, 220(pp)x24x8ft. Turbine 7000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 30.8.19 Loveridge & Co.

TEST, hired drifter, Adty No 225. Built 1907, 91grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1048. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, net vessel, boom defence vessel. Renamed TEST II 2.15.

TETRARCH, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 3.16, F.87 (1.17), F.74 (1.18). Launched 20.4.17 Harland & Wolff, Govan. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Sold 28.7.34 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

TETTENHALL, hired trawler, Adty No 1538. Built 1905, 227grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.43. In service 6.15-5.17 as minesweeper. Mined 23.5.17 off Lowestoft.

TEUTON, hired trawler, Adty No 780. Built 1898, 141grt, Grimsby-reg GY.795. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1.18. 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. Renamed ANGOLIAN 6.18.

TEUTONIC, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.52 (on coming into service), MI.93 (1.18), MI.50 (4.18). Built 1889, 9,984grt, 19kts, owned by White Star Line. Armament: 8-6in, 2-6pdr. Crew (7.15): 57 officers & 380 crew (bi). In service 5.9.14, purchased by Admiralty 16.8.15. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. BU 1922 at Emden.

TEVIOT, destroyer, River-class, four funnels open paired, designated E-class, N.26 (1914), D.33 (9.15), D.88 (1.18). Launched 7.11.03 Yarrow. 590 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 23.6.19 Ward, Morecambe.

THAINS, hired drifter. Built 1914, 87grt, Buckie-reg BCK.183. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service. Served as AURILIA in WW2.

THALIA, motor drifter, Q-ship (also THALES).

THALES, decoy or Q-ship - see THALIA, motor drifter.

THALIA, hired motor drifter. Built 1886, 32grt, Hull-reg H, also Lowestoft-reg. LT.931. In service 8.16-12.17 as Q-ship, also known as THALES, carried mined nets. Sunk 31.12.18 on mercantile service.

THALIA, harbour service, store hulk, Cromarty; base ship 2.15 (ex-wooden screw corvette, Juno-class), built 1869, 2240 tons. Sold 16.9.20.

THAMES, hired screw tug. Built 1897, 32grt. In service 11.14-2.18. Foundered 16.2.18 off east coast of Scotland, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

THAMES, Admiralty blockship. Built 1887, 1327grt, 279ft. Owned by Carron Co, Grangemouth-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for unlisted location. Scuttled 1914 at Scapa Flow - No.1 Barrier in Kirk Sound, between Lamb Holm island & Mainland (wi - in 58.53.30N, 02.54W). Stern later removed and hull cut down to main deck (Lr/D/wi)

THAMES, sea-going depot ship, Mersey-class, 2nd-class cruiser conversion, N.43 (1914), N.97 (1.18). Launched 3.12.85 Pembroke DY.4050 tons, 300(pp)x46x20ft. TE 5700ihp, 17kts. Completed as depot ship in 7.03. Armament: 4-6pdr. Submarine depot ship for 5th S/M Flotilla Harwich1914,Sheerness 1914-17, then Portsmouth and Campbeltown. Sold 13.11.20, renamed GENERAL BOTHA T/S. Served as D/S THAMES in WW2.

THANET, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.24 (8.19). Launched 5.11.18 Hawthorn Leslie. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sunk 27.1.42 in action off Malaya.

THANET, hired trawler. Built 1902, 172grt, Hull-reg H.459. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

THANKFUL, hired drifter. Built 1907, 55grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1035. In service 2.16-1919 as examination vessel.

THAW, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3963, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 16.3.20, Rose Street Foundry. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 22.4.20, same name. Served in WW2.

THE BANYERS (also referred to as BANYERS), hired trawler, Adty No 450. Built 1914, 448grt, Grimsby-reg GY.128. In service 12.14-1.15 as minesweeper. Mined 6.1.15 off Scarborough.

THE BOYS, hired drifter, Adty No 737. Built 1914, 92grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.476. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

THE BRAE, hired drifter, Adty No 2382. Built 1908, 77grt, Peterhead-reg PD.526. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1920 as net vessel.

THE COLONEL, hired drifter, Adty No 2468. Built 1908, 80grt, Banff-reg BF. 1140. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1920 as net vessel. stores & water carrier.

THE LADY CARMICHAEL, paddle minelayer, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1871, 376grt. Carried 10 mines, In service 16.5.18-14.5.19.

THE LIBERATOR, hired screw tug. Built 1906, 93grt. In service 13.3.16-27.10.19. 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.

THE MAJESTY, hired drifter, Adty No 1033. Built 1914, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.25. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as FELLOWSHIP in WW2.

THE NORMAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1762. Built 1908, 225grt, Cardiff-reg CF.30. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minelayer, then minesweeper.

THE PRINCE, hired drifter, Adty No 1432. Built 1904, 77grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.878. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel.

THE PRINCESS, hired drifter, Adty No 1091. Built 1904, 77grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.897. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, boom defence vessel.

THE PROVOST, hired drifter. Built 1908, 93grt, Inverness-reg INS.545. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

THE QUEEN, hired drifter, Adty No 1492. Built 1904, 65grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.879. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, hospital vessel.

THE QUEEN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1897, 557grt - lost 17.8.15, St George's Channel/Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

THE RAMSEY (ex-DUKE OF LANCASTER) also RAMSEY in Navy Lists, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.14 (on coming into service). Built 1895, 1443grt. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 28.10.14. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Sunk 8.8.15 in action with German minelayer METEOR southeast of Pentland Firth.

THE ROMAN, hired trawler, Adty No 195. Built 1909, 224grt, Cardiff-reg CF.29. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

THE TETRARCH, hired trawler, Adty No 254. Built 1913, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.945. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

THE THRONE, hired drifter, Adty No 1884. Built 1913, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.234. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

THE VICEROY, fleet messenger, Y4.32. Built 1905, 477grt. In commissioned service 21.7.15-29.6.16, flew white ensign.

THEBAN, hired trawler, Adty No 617. Built 1913, 202grt, Grimsby-reg GY.937. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-12.18.

THEMIS, hired screw tug. Built 1909, 54grt. In service as BDV, 1916-12.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

THEODOSIA, lighter/barge. Built 1863, 90grt, dumb barge. Served as BDV, 13.8.15-1916.

THERESA BOYLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1311. Built 1915, 224grt, Glasgow-reg GW.3. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as minesweeper.

THERMOL, RFA oiler/harbour tanker, X.45 (1916), X.71 (1.18). Launched 29.4.16 Greenock & Grangemouth. 4145 tons, 270(pp)x38x20ft. TE 1200ihp, 11kts. Sold 1947, renamed BROCODALE H (rfa)

THERMOPYLAE, hired drifter, Adty No 2352. Built 1913, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.620. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

THESEUS, cruiser, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Edgar-class, 2A (1914), N.14 (9.15), N.98 (1.18). Launched 8.9.92 Thames IW. 7,350 tons, 387(oa), 360(pp)x60x24ft. TE 12000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 10-6in, 12-6pdr, 4- (1.18).tt, Armour: 5in deck, 6in guns. 10th CS, North Atlantic until late 1914. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Log Book Availability. Sold 1921 Stanlee, resold 8.11.21 Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

THESEUS, store carrier, Y8.65. Built 1908, 6724grt. in service as store carrier 26.2.16-23.4.16, collier (Y3.1746) from 2.9.17.

THESPIS, store carrier, Y8.104. Built 1901, 4343grt. In service 24.9.18-10.7.19.

THETIS, minelayer, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Apollo-class, P.85 (1914), P.0C (1.18). Launched 29.10.90 Thomson. 3400 tons, 314(oa), 300(pp)x43x16ft. TE 9000ihp, 20kts (designed). Conversion to minelayer completed 1.8.07 Portsmouth 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. Sunk 23.4.18 as blockship at Zebruggee. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918.

THIEPVAL, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Armentieres-group, ordered 1.17, originally assigned to Canadian Vickers. Launched 1918, Kingston SB. Steel-hull, 357grt, 130(pp)x25x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts.

THIRTY, hired drifter, Adty No 2075, Yarmouth-reg YH.693. In service 9.15-1920 as boom defence vessel, on misc. service.

THIRTY TWO, hired drifter, Adty No 2090. Built 1902, 80grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.709. In service 9.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

THIRZA, decoy or Q-ship - see PROBUS, brigantine conversion.

THISBE, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 3.16, F.82 (1.17), F.75 (1.18). Launched 8.3.17 Hawthorn Leslie. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Handed over 31.8.36 to Ward, Pembroke Dock in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

THISTLE, old 1st-class gunboat, Bramble-class. Launched 22.6.99 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. Log Book Availability. Sold 13.7.26 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

THISTLE, hired yacht, Auxiliary Patrol, Pendant No 031. Built 1881, 369grt/544TM. In service 10.10.14-11.6.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

THISTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 517. Built 1901, 158grt, North Shields-reg SN.311. Armament: 1-3pdr as boom defence vessel. In service boom defence vessel. 3.16-1919 as minesweeper. 9.14-12.14,.

THISTLE, hired trawler. Built 1904, 178grt, Glasgow-reg GW.2. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

THISTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 909. Built 1906, 228grt, Liverpool-reg LL.64. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed THISTLE IV 4.16.

THISTLE, hired drifter, Adty No 2491. Built 1907, 87grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.236. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed THISTLE II 5.15.

THISTLE, hired drifter, Adty No 2740. Built 1904, 70grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.495. In service 5.16-1919 as net vessel.

THISTLE, hired drifter, Adty No 2861. Built 1906, 71grt, Inverness-reg INS.163. In service 5.15-6.15 as net vessel. Renamed THISTLE IV 6.15. Sunk 30.6.15 in collision off Great Orme's Head.

THISTLE, ferry service vessel, described as special service vessel.  Built 1902 Greenock & Grangemouth, bought 9.10.02. 160 tons. Ferry service at Queenstown. To Irish Government 1921.

THISTLE III, hired drifter, Adty No 1433. Built 1904, 79grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.829. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

THISTLE V, hired drifter, Adty No 2032. Built 1900, 77grt, Peterhead-reg PD.390. In service 8.15-6.18 as boom defence vessel.

THOMAS, lighter/barge. Built 1893, 120grt. Served as BDV barge tender at Immingham, 9.7.17-27.4.18.

THOMAS ADNEY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4295. 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 LINDSEY. Lost 8.9.20.

THOMAS ALEXANDER, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4404. Launched 18.7.19, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed ETOILE POLAIRE II. Served as BEN DEARG in WW2.

THOMAS ALLEN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4403. Launched 18.7.19, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1922 renamed THEOPHILE MASSART. Served as MILFORD PRINCE in WW2.

THOMAS ALTOFT, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4300. 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 1920, same name. in Served in WW2.

THOMAS ANSELL, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3616. Launched 21.5.17, Duthie. Units ranged from 194-237grt, 115-122x22ft. Approx. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, same name. Served in WW2.

THOMAS ATKINSON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3546. Launched 8.5.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1923 renamed CAVENDISH. Served as ERITH in WW2.

THOMAS BAILEY, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3558. Launched 4.8.17, 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. Sold 1922 renamed PAMXON.

THOMAS BARCLAY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4417. Launched 9.10.18, Hall Russell. 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. Sold 1921 renamed JOHN MORRICE.

THOMAS BARTLETT, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3598. Launched 29.5.18, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 11.5.20, same name. Served in WW2.

THOMAS BEECHING, hired drifter. Built 1912, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.692. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel, on misc. service.

THOMAS BILLINCOLE, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4428. Launched 2.5.19, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed SALTAIRE.

THOMAS BIRD, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3823. Launched 24.7.17, 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. Sold 1919 renamed RIVER TWEED.

THOMAS BLACKTHORN, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3606. Launched 7.7.17, 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. Served as minesweeper. Loaned to USN 1919. Sold 1922 as ALEXANDRITE. Wrecked 1923.

THOMAS BOOTH, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3592. Launched 14.2.18, 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 1920, same name.

THOMAS BOUDIGE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4406. 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 1921 renamed JADE, Served as DARNETT NESS in WW2.

THOMAS BRAUND, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4438, building Hall Russell. Cancelled after 11.18.

THOMAS BRYAN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3625. Launched 16.8.17, 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, hydrophone vessel. Sold 1921, same name.

THOMAS BUCKLEY, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3607. Launched 7.7.17, 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. Served as minesweeper. Loaned to USN 1919. Sold 1922 as CEYLONITE. Served in WW2.

THOMAS BURNHAM, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4415. Launched 9.9.18, 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. Sold 1921 renamed FLORIBELLE.

THOMAS CALTRAFFE, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4477, building Hawthorns. Cancelled after 11.18.

THOMAS CHAMBERS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3670. Launched 1.12.17, 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 minesweeper. Sold 1922 renamed PROSPER. Served as LORRAINE in WW2.

THOMAS CLAYTON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4478, building Hawthorns. Cancelled after 11.18.

THOMAS COLLARD, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3686. Launched 11.7.17, Fleming & Ferguson. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sunk 1.3.18 by U-boat North of Rathlin Island.

THOMAS CONNOLLY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3589. Launched 29.11.17, 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. Sold 1920, same name. Served in WW2.

THOMAS COPSEY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4441, building Hall Russell. Cancelled after 11.18.

THOMAS CORNWALL, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3702. Delivered 10.6.18, Lobnitz. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sunk 29.10.18 in collision off Flamborough Head.

THOMAS COWELL, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4475. Delivered 27.11.19, Hawthorne. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed DUDLEY, N.B. Served as SOUTHWARD HO in WW2.

THOMAS CROFTON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3661. Launched 18.6.17, 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 4.5.20, same name, renamed REVESBY 1929. Served as GWMAHO in WW2.

THOMAS CRUIZE, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3706. Delivered 30.1.19, Lobnitz. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed CELERINA. Lost 11.12.22.

THOMAS CURR, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4439, building Hall Russell. Cancelled after 11.18.

THOMAS CURRELL, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4481. Delivered 8.5.19, Williamson. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, later renamed ENRICO. Served as THOMAS CURRELL (RNZN) in WW2.

THOMAS DANIELS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3680. Delivered 12.8.18, 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 1922 renamed JAN VOLDERS.

THOMAS DEAR, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3730. Delivered 3.5.18, Williamson. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, same name. later renamed NINETTE.

THOMAS DENNISON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3728. Launched 27.10.19, Fleming & Ferguson. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed THE TOWER. Served in WW2.

THOMAS DOWDING, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3724. Launched 16.11.17, C 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. Sold 1923 renamed LEONATO. Served as BEN BHEULA in WW2.

THOMAS EVISON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3743. Delivered 12.4.18, Fullerton. 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 1922 renamed JEANIE M. ROBERTSON. Served as AVONDEE in WW2.

THOMAS FOLEY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3751. Delivered 3.8.18, Ritchie G & M. 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 1919 renamed RIVER TUMMEL. Served as BELTON in WW2.

THOMAS GOBLE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3539. Launched 17.10.17, 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 1922 renamed COTSMUIR. Served as COTSMUIR in WW2.

THOMAS GOODCHILD, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3767. Launched 31.10.19 Delivered, Ritchie G & M. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 renamed CHANDOS. Served in WW2.

THOMAS GRAHAM, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3764. Launched 6.6.18, Scott, Bowling. 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. Loaned to USN 1919. Sold 1921, same name. Served as SUNLIGHT in WW2.

THOMAS GREEN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4218. Launched 28.5.19, C Rennoldson. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed EBOR ELECT. Served as CAERPHILLY CASTLE in WW2.

THOMAS HAGGERTY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3764. Delivered 18.12.18, Ouse 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. Served as minesweeper. Renamed ITCHEN 9.20. Sold 1926 renamed RIVER ENDRICK. Served as MARY A PURDY in WW2.

THOMAS HANKINS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3828. Delivered 19.6.18, 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. Sold 11.5.20, same name.

THOMAS HENRIX, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3821. Delivered 13.8.18, Hawthorne. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Lent to USN 1919. Sold 1921 renamed CREVETTE. Served in WW2.

THOMAS JAGO, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3835. Launched 31.7.18, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-4in. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as escort. Sold 1922 renamed ST. VALERY. Served as LADY ELEANOR in WW2.

THOMAS JARVIS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3840. Delivered 24.10.18, 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 Special Service Vessel. Renamed EXE 9.20. Sold 1928 renamed JAN VOLDERS.

THOMAS JOHNS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3837. Delivered 3.9.18, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed EDEN 9.20, to SAN 1921-34 renamed IMMORTELLE. Sold 1945,

THOMAS LAUNDRY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4212. Delivered 27.11.18, 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. Loaned to USN 1919. Sold 11.5.20 renamed TEESBAY.

THOMAS LAVERICKS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4228 building John Lewis Cancelled after 11.18.

THOMAS LAWRIE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4214. Delivered 1.10.19, Chambers. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1925 renamed SOMERSBY.

THOMAS LEEDS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4210. Delivered 12.9.19, Duthie. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, same name. later renamed SAINT GABRIEL. Served as THOMAS LEEDS in WW2.

THOMAS MALONEY, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4247. Launched 14.6.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed ST. NEOTS. Served as ADAM in WW2.

THOMAS MATTHEWS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4246. Delivered 6.10.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed EARL BEATTY.

THOMAS ROBINS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3531. Launched 3.9.17, 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 renamed CHERITON.

THOMAS STRATTEN, hired trawler, Adty No 3000. Built 1914, 309grt, Hull-reg H.116. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.17-10.17. Mined 20.10.17 off Butt of Lewis.

THOMAS SUTTON, hired trawler, Adty No 3276. Built 1916, 211grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.80. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.16-1919 as minesweeper.

THOMAS THRESHER, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3572. Delivered 9.2.18, 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 minesweeper Sold 1922, same name. Served as SYRIAN in WW2.

THOMAS TWINEY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3528. Launched 20.7.17, 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 1922 renamed CLYRO.

THOMAS W. IRVIN, hired trawler, Adty No 61. Built 1911, 201grt, Aberdeen-reg A.421. In service 8.14-8.14 as minesweeper. Mined 27.8.14 off the Tyne.

THOMAS W. IRVIN, hired trawler, Adty No 3257. Built 1916, 209grt, North Shields-reg SN.265. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.16-1919 as minesweeper.

THOMAS WHIPPLE, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3574. Delivered 4.3.18, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed LORD LASCELLES.

THOMAS YOUNG, hired trawler, Adty No 1143. Built 1914, 194grt, North Shields-reg SN.67. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

TIMOTHY BRANNON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3641. Launched 30.4.18, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA, 1-3.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1919 renamed KEYES.

TIMOTHY CRAWLEY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3710. Launched 4.10.17, Ailsa, 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 escort. Sold 11.5.20 LOCH LONG. Served as LOCH LONG in WW2.

THORN, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, D.57 (1914), D.70 (9.15), D.89 (1.18). Launched 17.3.00 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. BU 1919 at Portsmouth DY.

THORNHILL, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.260) conversion. Built 1911, 3848grt. In service 18.11.15-11.8.17, armament not listed, other names MARGIT, WELLHOLME, WERRIBEE, WONGANELLA.

THORNTON, hired trawler, Adty No 1764. Built 1905, 225grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.411. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919.

THORPWOOD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1912, 3,184grt - lost 8.10.15, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Mn/Lr/te/un)

THRACIAN, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.A4 (1920). Launched 5.3.20 Hawthorn Leslie. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Run ashore 24.12.41 at Hong Kong; became Japanese No. 101 in 9.42. Returned to RN 9.45, BU 1947.

THRASHER, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, D.79 (1914), D.94 (9.15), D.90 (1.18). Launched 5.11.95 Laird. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla Forth or Grimsby. Sold 4.11.19 Fryer, Sunderland.

THREE, hired drifter, Adty No 1101. Built 1908, 87grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.874. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

THREE BOYS, hired drifter, Adty No 1014. Built 1910, 84grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.736. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

THREE KINGS, hired drifter, Adty No 2419. Built 1912, 98grt, Banff-reg BF.495. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

THRIVE, hired drifter, Adty No 2273. Built 1904, 81grt, Banff-reg BF.1461. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

THRUSH, cable ship, later salvage vessel, ex-Coastguard and Fishery Protection, C.76 (1914), X.56 (3.16). Launched 22.6.89 Scotts. 805 tons, 177(oa), 165(pp)x31x11ft. TE 1200ihp, 13kts. Armament: 4-4in (originally 6-4 in). Ex-1st class gunboat transferred to Coastguard 1906. Cable ship, based at Berehaven 1914-16, salvage vessel 1916. Wrecked 11.4.17 near Glenarm, Antrim.

THRUSH, hired trawler, Adty No 547. Built 1902, 166grt, Hull-reg H.703. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1920 as minesweeper. Renamed THRUSH II 2.15. Served as AMBITION in WW2.

THRUSH, hired drifter, Adty No 2004. Built 1907, 92grt, Buckie-reg BCK.186. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed THRUSH III 2.15. Served in WW2.

THRUSH IV, fishing trawler. Built 1893, 134grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1055. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

THRUSTER, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 3.16, F.74 (1.17), F.76 (1.18). Launched 10.1.17 Hawthorn Leslie. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917. Sold 1937 Ward, Gray.

THULE ROCK, hired drifter, Adty No 3110. Built 1917, 98grt, Lerwick-reg LK.663. In service 6.17-1919 as hydrophone tender. Served as LORD HOWARD in WW2.

THUNDERBOLT, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3958, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 1.4.20, Innes. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 21.4.20, renamed INA ADAM 1920, MIDNIGHT SUN 1922. Served as GREEN PASTURES in WW2.

THUNDERBOLT, harbour service, jetty at Chatham; depot ship 1916-19, renamed DAEDALUS 8.17, THUNDERBOLT 1920 (ex-iron screw floating battery), built 1856, 1844 tons. Rammed and sunk 3.4.48.

THUNDERCLAP, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4123. Delivered 2.6.19, Hall, 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, renamed ZENA & ELLA. Served as MACE in WW2.

THUNDERER, dreadnought battleship, Orion-class, 32 (1914), A3 (1.18), 36 (4.18). Launched 1.2.11 Thames IW. 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 12.26 Hughes Bolckow.

THUNDERSTONE, hired trawler, Adty No 1755. Built 1913, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.907. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919. Served in WW2.

THURINGIA, hired trawler, Adty No 1624. Built 1913, 297grt, Grimsby-reg GY.855. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-11.17 as minesweeper. Sunk 11.11.17 off Youghal, presumed torpedoed.

THYRSUS, hired drifter, Adty No 2366. Built 1910, 75grt, Inverness-reg INS.113. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

TIDAL RANGE, Admiralty wood drifter. building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 13.4.20, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 1921, same name.

TIDALWAVE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4126. Launched 8.3.19, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 11.12.19, renamed SOPHIA S. SUMMERS 1920, NORMAN WILSON 1923. Served as NORMAN WILSON in WW2.

TIDERACE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4187, building Routh & Waddingham. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. May have been completed for commercial service.

TIDERIP, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4110, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 19.5.19, Chambers. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, renamed KENTISH BELLE. Lost 18.2.23 in collision.

TIDESET, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4188, building T. H. Scarr, Howden. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

TIGER, battlecruiser, improvement on Lion-class design, 42 (1914), A4 (1.18), 91 (4.18). Launched 15.12.13 John Brown. 28,500 tons, 704(oa), 660(pp)x90x28ft. Turbine 85000shp, 28kts. (later 108000shp, 29kts). Armament: 8-13.5in, 12-6in, 4-3pdr, 4-21in tt. Armour: 9in sides, 3in deck, 9in guns. 1st BCS, Grand Fleet from completion. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 2.32 Ward, Inverkeithing.

TIGER, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, later designated C-class. Lost in collision 2.4.08.

TIGER, dummy battlecruiser No.14 – see MERION, mercantile conversion.

TIGRESS, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class, H.92 (1914), H.4A (1.18). Launched 20.12.11 Hawthorn Leslie. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Milford Haven.

TILBURY, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.37 (9.18). Launched 13.6.18 Swan Hunter. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Sold 2.31 Rees, Llanelly.

TINA NUTTEN, hired trawler, Adty No 1200. Built 1911, 187grt, Aberdeen-reg A.333. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

TINA WOOD, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1670. Built 1903, 63grt, Methil-reg ML.307. In service 4.17-1919.

TINGIRA (RAN), harbour service, training ship, Sydney, built 1912, 1800 tons. Sold 1927.

TINTAGEL, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.51 (12.18). Launched 9.8.18 Swan Hunter. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 16.2.32 Castle Plymouth.

TIPPERARY, destroyer leader H.6C (1914). Ex-Chilean ALMIRANTE RIVEROS, purchased 8.14, launched 5.3.15 White. 1737 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, from 1915. Sunk 1.6.16 at Jutland. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916.

TIRADE, destroyer, Modified R-class, ordered 3.16, F.81 (1.17), G.80 (1.18). Launched 21.4.17 Scotts. c1085 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1917-18. Sold 15.11.21 Cashmore.

TITANIA, sea-going depot ship, wartime mercantile conversion, 7C (1.16), AC (1.18). Building 1914 for Royal Hungarian SeaNavigation Co, purchased 1915, launched 4.3.15 Clyde SB.  Completed as depot ship 11.15. 5250 tons, 350(oa), 335(pp)x46x18ft. TE 3200ihp, 14.5kts. Served with submarines at Blyth, 1915-18. Log Book Availability. Arrived 9.49 Faslane to BU.

TITANIA, hired drifter, Adty No 3117. Built 1906, 92grt, Buckie-reg BCK.195. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service. Renamed TOTEM 6.18.

TITHONUS (ex-TITANIA), armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, MI.28 (on coming into service), MI.24 (1.18). Built 1908, 3463grt, 15kts. Armament: 2-6in, 2-6pdr. In service 2.16. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Sunk 28.3.18 by UB.72 in North Sea.

TIVERTON, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.N3 (10.18), T.9N (11.19). Launched 24.9.18 Simons. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 12.38 Ward, Grays.

TOBAGO, destroyer, Thornycroft S-class, ordered 4.17, G.61 (11.18). Launched 15.7.18 Thornycroft. 1087 tons, 276(oa), 267(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 29000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1918. Sold 9.2.22 at Malta after being. Mined 12.11.20.

TOBAGO, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 159grt, Hull-reg H.482. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

TOGO, hired drifter, Adty No 1016. Built 1905, 76grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.609. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

TOGO, lighter/barge. Built 1905 70grt. Served as lighter at Immingham 19.8.17-27.4.18, and 31.7.18-18.10.18. Renamed TONGA 4.18.

TOKEN, hired drifter. Built 1914, 89grt, Banff-reg BF.103. In service 1.15-1919 as tender. Served in WW2.

TOKIO (1), hired trawler, Adty No 25. Built 1906, 221grt, Grimsby-reg GY.157. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed TOKIO II 12.14. Served as TOKIO II in WW2.

TOKIO (2), hired trawler, Adty No 313. Built 1907, 295grt, Hull-reg H.954. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-12.17 as minesweeper (also escort). Sunk 12.12.17 by German destroyers in the North Sea.

TOM MOORE (ex-CLAN GRANT), hired trawler. Built 1903, 194grt, Dublin-reg D.216. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

TOM TIT, hired trawler, Adty No 424. Built 1904, 169grt, Hull-reg H.35. In service 11.14-12.14 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Wrecked 26.12.14 off Peterhead.

TOMAHAWK (built in place of W-class WOODPECKER), destroyer, Yarrow S-class, ordered 4.17, G.34 (6.18). Launched 16.5.18 Yarrow. 930 tons, 273(oa), 260(pp)x26x10ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1918. Sold 26.6.28 Ward, resold 8.28 J. King.

TONBRIDGE, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4358, T.A9 (early 1919). Launched 5.11.18 Simons. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 19.5.28 Ward, Briton Ferry.

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

TOPAZ, hired trawler, Adty No 1262. Built 1916, 251grt, Hull-reg H.511. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served as VALDORA in WW2.

TOPAZE, light cruiser, ex-3rd-class protected cruiser, Gem-class, P.29 (1914), P.2A (9.15), P.1C (1.18). Launched 23.7.03 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, Mediterranean 1915-17, Red Sea 1917-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 22.9.21 Cohen, BU in Germany.

TORBAY, destroyer, Thornycroft S-class, ordered 6.17, F.35 (6.19). Launched 6.3.19 Thornycroft. 1087 tons, 276(oa), 267(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 29000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. To RCN 3.28, renamed CHAMPLAIN. BU 1937.

TORBAY II, hired drifter, Adty No 1854. Built 1910, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.677. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as TORBAY II in WW2.

TORCH (built in place of W-class WAYFARER), destroyer, Yarrow S-class, ordered 4.17, G.33 (8.18). Launched 16.3.18 Yarrow. 930 tons, 273(oa), 260(pp)x26x10ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1918. Log Book Availability. Sold 19.11.29 J. King.

TORCH, ex-steel screw sloop, Alert-class. Launched 28.12.94 Sheerness DY. 960 tons, 204(oa), 180(pp)x32x11ft. TE 1400ihp, 13.5kts. Armament: 8-4in, 4-3pdr. Served in Pacific, then harbour training service in New Zealand. To NZ Government 1917. Renamed FIREBRAND 8.17. Log Book Availability. Sold 7.20 in New Zealand.

TOREADOR, destroyer, Thornycroft S-class, ordered 6.17, F.6A (4.19). Launched 7.12.18 Thornycroft. 1087 tons, 276(oa), 267(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 29000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. To RCN 3.28, renamed VANCOUVER. BU 1937.

TORFRIDA, fishing trawler. Built 1881, 120grt, Aberdeen-reg A.866. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

TORFRIDA (ex-SAN JACINTO), hired patrol tug, T.4. Built 1889, 133grt. In service for short time as unarmed patrol boat, Liverpool area 3.11.14-25.11.14, then other service, tug 20.5.18-20.2.19.

TORMENTOR, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 3.16, F.68 (1.17), G.06 (1.18), G.11 (4.18). Launched 22.5.17 Stephen. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 19.11.29 King, for Troon, wrecked in tow 13.12.29 off S. Wales.

TORNADO, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 3.16, F.97 (1.17), F.78 (1.18). Launched 4.8.17 Stephen. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Mined 23.12.17 in North Sea.

TORONTO, hired trawler, Adty No 3335. Built 1915, 204grt, Hull-reg H.218. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.17-1919 as minesweeper.

Torpedo Boats - see TB

TORR HEAD, squadron supply ship. Built 1894, 5911grt. In service 15.8.14-14.9.14, flew red ensign. Sunk 20.4.17 by submarine 160 miles NW of Fastnet.

TORRENS, destroyer, Australian I-class. Launched 28.8.15 Cockatoo DY. 700 tons, 251(oa)x24x8ft. Turbine 13000shp, 27kts. Armament: 1-4in, 3-12pdr, 3-18in tt. Pacific from completion to 1917, then Mediterranean. Sunk 24.11.30 as target off Sydney.

TORRENT, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 3.16, F.67 (1.17), F.79 (1.18). Launched 26.11.16 Swan Hunter. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Mined 23.12.17 in North Sea.

TORRID, destroyer, Admiralty R-class, ordered 3.16, F.75 (1.17), F.80 (1.18). Launched 10.2.17 Swan Hunter. c1065 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Handed over 27.1.37 Ward for Hayle in part payment for liner MAJESTIC; wrecked 16.3.37 in tow near Falmouth.

TORTOISE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 74. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

TORTOISE, water tank vessel, Asp-class. Launched 4.3.97 Lobnitz. 330 tons, 115(pp)x22x7ft. 300ihp. Served at Portland. On sale list 1946.

TOSCA SVERIGE, decoy or Q-ship - see LADY PATRICIA, cargo ship conversion.

TOTNES, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 1.16, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 904, T.53 (9.18). Launched 17.5.16 McMillan. 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.

TOUCHSTONE, hired trawler, Adty No 46. Built 1907, 173grt, Hull-reg H.934. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-11.18 as minesweeper.

TOUCHWOOD (ex-MERRY SPINNER), hired drifter, Adty No 207. Built 1911, 84grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1150. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat. Served as MARINUS in WW2.

TOURACO, hired trawler, Adty No 609. Built 1908, 245grt, Grimsby-reg GY.347. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.14-1920 as minesweeper.

TOURMALINE, destroyer, Thornycroft S-class, ordered 6.17, D.83 (12.19). Launched 12.4.19 Thornycroft. 1087 tons, 276(oa), 267(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 29000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Sold 28.11.31 Ward, Grays.

TOURMALINE, hired trawler, Adty No 1231. Built 1905, 289grt, Hull-reg H.850. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

TOUTOU, 40ft armed launch. Built 1915 by Thornycroft. Armed with 1-3pdr/1-MG. Transported overland to Lake Tanganyika with MIMI, re-launched on the Lake 23.12.15.

TOWER, destroyer, Modified R-class, ordered 3.16, F.98 (1.17), F.24 (1.18). Launched 5.4.17 Swan Hunter. c1085 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1917-18. Sold 17.5.28 Cashmore.

TOWHEE, hired trawler, Adty No 370. Built 1908, 199grt, Hull-reg H.987. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.14-6.17 as minesweeper. Disappeared 15.6.17 in the English Channel.

TOWNELEY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1910, 2,476grt - lost 31.1.18, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

TOWY, patrol vessel, ex-civilian. Built 1914, 199grt. Armed with 1-6 pdr. In service 28.2.17-21.2.19 in West Indies.

TOXTETH (also C.111, borne with name from about 1920), small berthing tug. Built 1899 Jones, Liverpool. 148 tons. Purchased 11.01, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 17.10.30, renamed CLEADON.

TR-series, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts.

TR.1, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Port Arthur SB, completed 17.10.17. Armament: 1-12pdr. Served as minesweeper, RCN-manned. At Halifax 1.1.18. Paid off 8.19, sold 1920 to Captain Munro. To RNZN as WAKAKURA 1925. Sold 1947 Tasman SS Co, same name.

TR.2, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Port Arthur SB, completed 21.11.17. Served as minesweeper, RCN-manned. At Halifax 1.1.18. Paid off 8.19, sold 1920.

TR.3, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Port Arthur SB, completed 16.5.18. Served as minesweeper, RCN-manned. Paid off 8.19, sold 1920.

TR.4, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Port Arthur SB, completed 24.5.18. Served as minesweeper, RCN-manned. Paid off 3.19, sold 1920, renamed CARTAGENA 1926.

TR.5, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Port Arthur SB, completed 30.5.18. Served as minesweeper, RCN-manned. Paid off 31.1.19, sold 1919 Brazilian Navy, renamed COMMANDANTE LORETTI.

TR.6, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Port Arthur SB, completed 27.5.18. Served as minesweeper, RCN-manned. Paid off 8.19, sold 1920.

TR.7, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Collingwood SB, completed 27.5.18. Served as minesweeper, RCN-manned. Paid off 31.1.19, sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed SANTANDER 1926.

TR.8, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Collingwood SB, completed 26.6.18. Served as minesweeper, RCN-manned. Paid off 2.19, sold 1920.

TR.9, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Collingwood SB, completed 16.5.18. Served as minesweeper, RCN-manned. Paid off 2.19, sold 1920.

TR.10, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Collingwood SB, completed 16.5.18. Served as minesweeper, RCN-manned. Paid off 8.19, sold 1920 Captain Munro.

TR.11, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Collingwood SB, completed 28.6.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 8.19, sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed SAN SEBASTIAN 1926.

TR.12, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Collingwood SB, completed 25.8.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 2.19, sold 1920.

TR.13, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Thor Iron Works, Toronto, completed 15.6.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 8.19, sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed MALAGA 1926.

TR.14, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Thor Iron Works, Toronto, completed 10.6.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 7.1.19, sold 1920 Captain Munro, renamed PASAGES 1925.

TR.15, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Polson Iron Works, completed 21.6.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 31.1.19, sold 1920 renamed JACQUELINE,

TR.16, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Polson Iron Works, completed 22.6.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 14.1.19, sold 1920.

TR.17, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Polson Iron Works, completed 28.8.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 21.1.19, sold 1920, renamed JEANNE.

TR.18, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Polson Iron Works, completed 1.8.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 31.1.19, sold 1920 Captain Munro, later renamed MARIE LOUISE,

TR.19, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Begun by Kingston SB, transferred to Collingwood SB, completed 25.8.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 7.1.19, sold 1920, renamed ALMERIA 1926. Served as GOOLGWAI in WW2.

TR.20, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Begun by Kingston SB, transferred to Collingwood SB, completed 31.8.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 14.1.19, sold 1920, renamed SEVILLE 1926. Served as DURRAWEEN in WW2.

TR.21, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, completed 31.5.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 19.12.18, sold 1920, later renamed SACIP.

TR.22, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, completed 21.5.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 19.12.18, sold 1920.

TR.23, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, completed 1.8.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 31.1.19, sold 1920, renamed FONTENAY 1926.

TR.24, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, completed 16.11.17. RCN-manned. Paid off 10.1.19, sold 1920. Served as French AD.278 in WW2.

TR.25, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, completed 1.6.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 14.1.19, sold 1920 renamed YVONNE CLAUDE.

TR.26, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, completed 22.5.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 19.12.18, sold 1920.

TR.27, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, completed 17.5.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 22.1.19, sold 1920 renamed GALOPIN. Served as French AD.164 in WW2.

TR.28, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, completed 30.5.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 31.1.19, sold 1920, renamed WELLVALE 1926,

TR.29, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, completed 30.5.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 19.12.18, sold 1920 renamed FERNANDO DE C,

TR.30, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, completed 28.5.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 22.1.19, sold 1920 renamed BLANCA DE C.

TR.31, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Canadian Vickers, Montreal, completed 20.5.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 10.1.19, sold 1920 renamed JOSE IGNACIO DE C.

TR.32, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Government Shipyard, Sorel, completed 16.5.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 22.1.19, sold 1920, renamed AUTHORPE 1926.

TR.33, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Government Shipyard, Sorel, completed 4.6.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 22.1.19, sold 1920, renamed WINDROOS 1927.

TR.34, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Government Shipyard, Sorel, completed 28.7.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 14.1.19, sold 1919. Served as French ETOILE DU NORD AD.1 in WW2.

TR.35, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R. Levis, completed 5.6.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 31.1.19, sold 1920.

TR.36, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 1.17. Built by Davie SB & R. Levis, completed 5.6.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 7.1.19, sold 1920, renamed FERROL 1926.

TR.37, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Port Arthur SB, completed 1.11.18. Loaned to USN as CT.37. Paid off 21.1.19, sold 1919, renamed THEIR MERIT 1925. Served as THEIR MERIT in WW2.

TR.38, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Port Arthur SB, completed 20.8.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 21.12.18, sold 1919, later renamed ALCATRAZ.

TR.39, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Port Arthur SB, completed 1.11.18. Loaned to USN as CT.39. Paid off 15.8.19, sold 1920, renamed CHANDBALI 1930. Served as CHANDBALI (RIN) in WW2.

TR.40, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Port Arthur SB, completed 1.11.18. Loaned to USN as CT.40. Paid off 15.8.19, sold 1920, renamed MARIE YETTE 1921. Served as French AD.157 in WW2.

TR.41, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Port Arthur SB, completed 5.5.19. Not commissioned, sold 1920 renamed MARIE SIMONE. Served as French AD.110 in WW2.

TR.42, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Port Arthur SB, completed 5.5.19. Not commissioned, sold 1920 renamed MARIE GILBERTE. Served as French AD.158 in WW2.

TR.43, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Port Arthur SB, completed 12.5.19. Not commissioned, sold 1920 renamed MARIE ANNE. Served in French Navy in WW2.

TR.44, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Port Arthur SB, completed 12.5.19. Not commissioned, sold 1919 Anglo Newfoundland Development Co renamed TR.44, renamed FLORENCIA 1920.

TR.45, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Davie SB & R. Levis, completed 12.5.19. Not commissioned, sold 1919 Gulf of St. Lawrence Shipping & Trading Co. later to Dept of Transport, renamed LABRADOR, then MARDEP and later BERNIER.

TR.46, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Davie SB & R. Levis, completed 12.5.19. RCN-manned. Paid off 4.10.19, sold 1920, renamed ALGOA BAY 1926. Served as ALGOA BAY in WW2.

TR.47, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Davie SB & R. Levis, completed 12.5.19. RCN-manned. Paid off 14.10.19, sold 1919 renamed HERON.

TR.48, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Davie SB & R. Levis, completed 12.5.19. RCN-manned. Paid off 25.9.19, sold 1919 renamed DRAGON VERT. Served as MIQUELON in WW2.

TR.49, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Davie SB & R. Levis, completed 12.5.19. RCN-manned. Paid off 25.9.19, sold 1919 renamed JOSELLE.

TR.50, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Davie SB & R. Levis, completed 12.5.19. Not commissioned, sold 1920 renamed COLONEL ROCKWELL.

TR.51, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Government Shipyard, Sorel, completed 20.11.18. Loaned to USN as CT.51. Paid off 23.7.19, sold 1919 renamed MARIE CAROLINE.

TR.52, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Government Shipyard, Sorel, completed 11.18. Allocated to USN but not taken over. Paid off 23.7.19, sold 1919 renamed MARIE MAD. Served as French AD.148 in WW2.

TR.53, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Government Shipyard, Sorel, completed 11.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 9.19, sold 1920 Captain Munro, later renamed MARIE THERESE II. Served as French AD.149 in WW2.

TR.54, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Kingston SB, completed 30.9.18. RCN-manned. Paid off 8.19, sold 1920, renamed TABLE BAY 1925.

TR.55, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Kingston SB, completed 8.11.18. Loaned to USN as CT.55. Paid off 25.7.19, sold 1920 renamed MARIE JACQUELINE.

TR.56, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Kingston SB, completed 22.11.18. Loaned to USN as CT.55. Paid off 15.8.19, sold 1920, renamed ROMANITA 1921.

TR.57, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Kingston SB, completed 10.19. Not commissioned, sold 1920 renamed COLONEL ROOSEVELT. Served as TEXAS in WW2.

TR.58, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Tidewater SB, Trois Rivieres, completed 21.11.18. Loaned to USN as CT.58. Paid off 23.7.19. Wrecked 20.11.20 in Barra Sound.

TR.59, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Tidewater SB, Trois Rivieres, completed 21.11.18. Loaned to USN as CT.59. Paid off 15.8.19, sold 1920 renamed PILOTE GIRONDE 1.

TR.60, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Castle-class, ordered 7.17. Built by Tidewater SB, Trois Rivieres, completed 25.11.18. Loaned to USN as CT.60. Paid off 15.8.19, sold 1919 renamed DAVID HAIGH. Served as DAVID HAIGH (SAN) in WW2.


 

TRACKER (4.18) - see PIONEER, hired screw tug

TRADEWIND, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4189, building T. H. Scarr, Howden. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

TRAFALGAR, possibly Admiralty chartered collier, (wi - on Admiralty charter). Built 1911, 4,572grt - lost 23.8.15, Atlantic off SW Ireland (H/L/te/un/)

TRALEE, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4366, T.6/ (-12.18), T.0/ (-11.19). Launched 17.12.18 Simons. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 2.7.29 A. O. Hill, Dover.

TRANSFER (ex-TRANSIT), hired paddle tug. Built 1884, 169grt. In service 12.8.18-24.5.19. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

TRANSIT, hired drifter, Adty No 2434. Built 1907, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.497. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 5.15-5.17 as net vessel. Sunk 15.5.17 by Austrian cruisers off Fano Island, Adriatic.

TRANSPORT, hired screw tug. Built 1903, 24grt. In service 7.18-9.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

TRANSVAAL, hired trawler, Adty No 3307. Built 1916, 250grt, Grimsby-reg GY.953. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

TRANSVAALIA, whaler. Built 1912, 160grt. Purchased, in service from 6.17 at Cape Station. Sold 3.19 Eastern Whaling Co, same name. Served in WW2.

TRANTER - see TRENT, hired screw tug

TRAVELLER, fleet tug, W.80 (1.18). Launched 28.9.85 McIntyre, Paisley. 700 tons, 167(oa), 160(pp)x24x12ft. Compound 1120ihp, 12kts. Was STORMCOCK, purchased 22.4.85,. Armament: 4-3pdr. Tender to VIVID 1914-18, also rescue tug from 1917, flew white ensign. Sold 1.5.20, renamed BULLGER.

TREASURE, hired drifter, Adty No 986. Built 1907, 96grt, Buckie-reg BCK.204. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

TREASURE, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.151, 4314. Built 1903, 44grt, Berwick-reg BK.231. In service 10.14-1919. Renamed TREASURE II 9.17.

TREASURE TROVE, hired drifter, Adty No 2176. Built 1908, 83grt, Inverness-reg INS.603. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

TREFOIL, RFA oiler/harbour tanker, N.93 (1914), X.11 (1916), X.73 (1.18). Launched 27.10.13 Pembroke DY.  4060tons, 280(pp)x39x18 ft. Diesel 1500bhp, 12kts. Sold 28.6.35 McLellan.

TREFUSIS, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1893, 2,642grt - lost 7.4.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

TREGO, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.43, patrol boat.

TRELAWNEY, store carrier, Y8.96. Built 1907, 3877grt. Ex-collier (Y3.278), in service as store carrier 23.8.18-27.11.18.

TRENCHANT, destroyer, Modified R-class, ordered 3.16, G.96 (1.17), G.78 (1.18). Launched 23.12.16 White. c1085 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1917-18. Sold 15.11.28 Plymouth & Devon S. Bkg Co.

TRENT, hired trawler, Adty No 120. Built 1904, 218grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.12. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed TRENT II 3.17.

TRENT, hired screw tug. Built 1884, 107grt. In service as BDV mooring tug, 1916-10.3.20, renamed TRANTER. 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.

TRENT, fleet messenger, Y4.14. Built 1900, 5541grt. Armed with 2-12pdr. In commissioned service 6.3.15-20.9.20, flew white ensign, renamed ICARUS, 1918. Log Book Availability.

TREVOSE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1896, 3,112grt - lost 18.3.17, Atlantic W of NW France (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un)

TRIAD, hired yacht, HQ ship, later Special Service Vessel, Pendant No N.88 (1919). Built 1909, 1212grt/1413TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. HQ ship from 19.2.15, purchased 19.6.19, Special Service Vessel 1.1.20. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Sold 5.33.

TRIBESMAN, hired screw tug. Built 1916, 70grt. In service 29.6.16-26.10.16, renamed JUPITER 1916. 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 to France.

TRIBUNE, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, F.9A (1919). Launched 28.3.18 White. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Sold 17.12.31 Cashmore.

TRIBUNE, hired trawler, Adty No 1847. Built 1913, 293grt, Grimsby-reg GY.837. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.15-1920 as minesweeper. Renamed TRIBUNE II 2.18.

TRICORD, decoy or Q-ship - see HARMONIC, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.240) conversion.

TRIDENT (ex-OFFA, renamed 2.15, right, in Dover, Jon Richards), destroyer, Talisman-class, ordered 11.14 from material prepared for one of four Turkish boats, G.36 (9.15), F.50 (1.17), F.81 (1.18), D.38 (9.18). Launched 20.11.15 Hawthorn Leslie. 1098 tons, 309(oa), 300(pp)x28x9ft. Turbine, 34kts. Armament: 5-4in, 4-21in tt. S/M Flotillas 1916-17, Dover 1917-18. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918, Ostend 10 May 1918. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Grays.

TRIDENT, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 123 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

TRIDENT (ex-THIRTY FIVE), hired drifter, Adty No 2040. Built 1902, 80grt, Banff-reg BF.1049. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed TRIDENT II 12.15.

TRIER, hired trawler, Adty No 1377. Built 1910, 324grt, Hull-reg H.153. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919.

TRINCULO, mooring vessel, Trinculo-class, X.34 (1916), X.44 (1.18). Launched 20.11.15 Fleming & Ferguson. 750 tons, 152(oa), 135(pp)x26x10ft. 500ihp, 9.5kts. Boom defence duty at Scapa Flow to 1918. Renamed MOLLUSC 1.16. Sold 12.22, renamed YANTLETT.

TRING (ex-TEIGNMOUTH), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3454,T.4N (8.18). Launched 23.8.18 Simons. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 7.10.27 Alloa, Rosyth.

TRING, decoy or Q-ship - see STARMOUNT (ex-GLENMAY), chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.511) conversion.

TRINGA, squadron supply ship, Y9.21. Built 1913, 2154grt. In service 28.11.14-24.6.15. Sunk 26.11.15 by submarine off Malta.

TRINIDAD, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 4.17, G.38 (9.18). Launched 8.4.18 White. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Sold 16.2.32 Ward, Inverkeithing.

TRINITY, N. B. hired trawler, Adty No 470. Built 1914, 203grt, Granton-reg GN.24. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

TRIOA, decoy or Q-ship – see HARTSIDE, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.235) conversion.

TRISTRAM, destroyer, Modified R-class, ordered 3.16, F.89 (1.17), F.25 (1.18). Launched 24.2.17 White. c1085 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1917-18. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry.

TRITON, hired trawler, Adty No 1769. Built 1907, 230grt, Swansea-reg SA.61. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

TRITON, harbour service, laid up; training ship 6.19 on loan (ex-paddle survey vessel), built 1882, 410 tons. Sold 1961.

TRIUMPH, pre-dreadnought battleship. Launched as Chilean LIBERTAD 15.1.03 Vickers, purchased 3.12.03. 11,985 tons, 479(oa), 435(pp)x71x24ft. TE 14000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 4-10in, 14-7.5in, 14-14pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 7in sides, 3in deck, 10in guns. China Station until 1915, then Mediterranean. Sunk 25.5.15 by U.21 off Gaba Tepe, Dardanelles, even with anti-torpedo nets deployed. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915.

TRIUMPH, hired drifter, Adty No 1412. Built 1907, 90grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.568. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed TRIUMPH II 5.15. Served in WW2.

TRIUMPH, hired drifter, Adty No 2444. Built 1907, 90grt, Banff-reg BF.631. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel, fleet tender.

TROCAS, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1893, 4,129grt - lost 19.1.18, Aegean Sea (H/L/Lr/dk/sl/te/un)

TROGON, hired trawler, Adty No 677. Built 1907, 182grt, Hull-reg H.949. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

TROJAN, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.66 (11.18). Launched 20.7.18 White. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Possibly one of 20 of class completed before 11.18, and served in Grand Fleet, Harwich, or in Mediterranean. Handed over 24.9.36 to Ward, Inverkeithing in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

TROJAN, hired trawler, Adty No 782. Built 1898, 140grt, Grimsby-reg GY.848. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed TROJAN II 12.18. Served in WW2.

TROOPER, Admiralty trawler, Military class, Adty No 1541. One of ten trawlers, of three different types, purchased while building for a total cost of Ł93,800 – six by order 11.12.14, four by order 14.4.15. Launched 29.4.15 Smiths Dock, completed 22.6.15, 239grt, 118x22x12ft. TE engines. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Sold 25.10.20 as EIDER II. Served as ALMA in WW2.

TROPHY, hired drifter, Adty No 2283. Built 1911, 83grt, Inverness-reg INS.261. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

TROPIC, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3962, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 22.3.19, Rose Street Foundry. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Served as fleet tender. Sold 1922, renamed JOHN PLENDERLEATH.

TROPIC BIRD, hired drifter. Built 1907, 96grt, Banff-reg BF.543. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

TROSTAN (ex-JERSEY), store carrier, Y8.1. Built 1883, 1624grt. in service as store carrier 8.14-19.12.14, armament carrier (Y2.31) from 20.12.14.

TROUP HEAD, hired drifter, Adty No 2281. Built 1913, 86grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.559. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

TROUT, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 196, 4326 (Fishery flag No. after 6.18). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

TROWBRIDGE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1904, 3,712grt - lost 14.11.17, Western Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

TRUANT, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, G.23 (3.19). Launched 18.9.18 White. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Sold 28.11.31 Rees, Llanelly.

TRUCULENT, destroyer, Yarrow M-class, ordered 3.16, F.70 (1.17), F.82 (1.18). Launched 24.3.17 Yarrow. c900 tons, 271(oa), 260(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sold 29.4.27 Cashmore.

TRUE FRIEND, hired drifter, Adty No 1891. Built 1909, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.423. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

TRUE REWARD, hired drifter. Built 1913, 93grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.172. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel tender. Served in WW2.

TRUELOVE, hired motor drifter. Built 1902, 54grt, Peterhead-reg PD.452. In service 8.17-1919.

TRUMPETER, hired trawler, Adty No 403. Built 1913, 192grt, Hull-reg H.1020. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

TRUNKBY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1896, 2,635grt - lost 27.5.16, Western Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

TRURO, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.87 (4.19), T.7A (11.19). Launched 15.4.19 Simons. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 19.5.28 Ward, Milford Haven.

TRUST ON, hired drifter, Adty No 2007. Built 1911, 79grt, Inverness-reg INS.175. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel.

TRUSTFUL, hired drifter, Adty No 2441. Built 1906, 87grt, Banff-reg BF. 369. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed TRUSTFUL II 6.15.

TRUSTFUL, hired drifter, Adty No 605. Built 1907, 95grt, Peterhead-reg PD.177. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, net vessel. Served in WW2.

TRUSTFUL (11.17) - see TRUSTY, iron dockyard paddle tug

TRUSTY, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, F.A2 (5.19). Launched 6.11.18 White. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Handed over 25.9.36 to Ward, Inverkeithing in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

TRUSTY, iron dockyard paddle tug. Launched 14.2.66 Palmer. 484 tons, 130(pp)x23x10ft. 2-cyl. 600ihp, 12.5kts. Served in Devonport, believe flew blue ensign, renamed TRUSTFUL 11.17. Sold 8.9.20 W. J. Webb. TRYGON, hired trawler, Adty No 978. Built 1908, 289grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.221. In service 2.15-3.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Sunk 30.3.15 in collision in the Clyde.

TRY AGAIN, hired drifter, Adty No T, 1305. Built 1907, 97grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1066. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper.

TRYPHENA, hired drifter, Adty No 1252. Built 1906, 69grt, Scarborough-reg SH.226. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

TRYPHON, destroyer, Yarrow S-class, ordered 4.17, G.42 (11.18). Launched 22.6.18 Yarrow. 930 tons, 273(oa), 260(pp)x26x10ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1918. Sold 27.9.20 at Malta after stranding 4.5.19.

TUBEROSE, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.2A (1.18). Launched 16.11.17 Swan Hunter. 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 SCATLIFF. Sold 15.1.23 Unity S Bkg Co.

TUBEROSE, hired drifter, Adty No 3245. Built 1909, 67grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.355. In service 1.16-8.16 as net vessel. Mined 31.8.16 off Lowestoft.

TUGELA, hired trawler, Adty No 1817. Built 1900, 233grt, Hull-reg H.521. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 7.15-6.16. Mined 26.6.16 off Lowestoft.

TULIP, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Aubretia-type, ordered 1.16, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament. Launched 15.7.16 Richardson Duck. 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 name Q.12. Sunk 30.4.17 by U.62 in Atlantic.

TULIP, hired drifter, Adty No 2503. Built 1907, 88grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.201. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-8.18 as net vessel. Renamed TULIP II 3.17. Sunk 23.8.18 in collision off St. Anthony.

TUMULT, destroyer, Yarrow S-class, ordered 4.17, G.58 (11.18). Launched 17.9.18 Yarrow. 930 tons, 273(oa), 260(pp)x26x10ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Sold 3.10.28 Alloa, Charlestown.

TUNA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 194, 4324 (Fishery flag No. after 6.18). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

TUNA (ex-TARANTULA), Canadian patrol vessel, listed as torpedo boat, either Government or hired craft. Built 1902, 124grt. Armed with 1-3pdr, 2-14in tt. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

TUNISIEN II, hired screw tug. Built 1909, over 70grt. In service 27.11.16-24.5.17. 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.

TURBULENT (ex-OGRE, renamed 2.15), destroyer, Talisman-class, ordered 11.14 from material prepared for one of four Turkish boats, G.42 (9.15). Launched 5.1.16 Hawthorn Leslie. 1098 tons, 309(oa), 300(pp)x28x9ft. Turbine, 34kts. Armament: 5-4in, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1916. Sunk 1.6.16 at Jutland. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916.

TURBULENT, destroyer, Admiralty S-class, ordered 6.17, F.55 (10.19), D.92 (11.19). Launched 29.5.19 Hawthorn Leslie. c1075 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt, 2-14in tt (latter removed 1918). Handed over 25.8.36 to Ward, Inverkeithing in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

TURMOIL, RFA oiler/harbour tanker, X.12 (1916), X.74 (1.18). Launched 7.3.17 Pembroke DY. 4060 tons, 280(pp)x39x18ft. Diesel 1500bhp, 12kts. Sold 28.6.35 McLellan (rfa)

TURNBRIDGE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1894, 2,874grt - lost 24.12.17, Western Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

TURQUOISE, destroyer, Yarrow S-class, ordered 4.17, G.22 (3.19). Launched 9.11.18 Yarrow. 930 tons, 273(oa), 260(pp)x26x10ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Sold 1.32 Alloa, Charlestown.

TURQUOISE, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 164grt, Hull-reg H.335. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

TURQUOISE, fleet messenger, Y4.30. Built 1893, 486grt. In commissioned service 22.7.15, flew white ensign, Sunk 31.7.15 by U.28 SW of the Scillies.

TURRITELLA, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1906, 5,528grt - lost 27.2.17, Indian Ocean (H/L/Mn/kp/sl)

TUSCAN, destroyer, Yarrow S-class, ordered 4.17, F.A5 (6.19). Launched 1.3.19 Yarrow. 930 tons, 273(oa), 260(pp)x26x10ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Sold 25.8.32 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

TUSCAN, fishing trawler. Built 1905, 178grt, Grimsby-reg GY.82. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

TWEED, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1892, 1,025grt - lost 13.3.18, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

TWELVE, hired drifter, Adty No 1484. Built 1901, 77grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.562. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, boom defence vessel.

TWENTY EIGHT, hired drifter, Adty No 1450. Built 1902, 79grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.681. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel.

TWENTY NINE, hired drifter, Adty No 1511. Built 1902, 79grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.691. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel.

TWENTY SIX, hired drifter, Adty No 1449. Built 1902, 80grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.678. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

TWILIGHT, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.150, 4315. Built 1908, 54grt, Berwick-reg BK.272. In service 11.14-1920, later as boom defence vessel. Renamed TYRO 5.18.

TWINKLE, Admiralty wood drifter. building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 8.8.20, Colby. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 8.21, renamed CLOUDARCH. Served as CLOUDARCH in WW2.

TWO, hired drifter, Adty No 1049. Built 1907, 91grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.211. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel.

TWO BOYS, hired drifter, Adty No 1508. Built 1911, 91grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1157. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

TYKE, small berthing tug. 95 tons. Purchased 1.12, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 1947.

TYNDRUM, fishing trawler. Built 1902, 192grt, Liverpool-reg LL.375. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

TYNE (ex-MARIOTIS), sea-going depot ship, earlier mercantile conversion, N.76 (1914), N.0A (1.18). Purchased on stocks 8.3.78, launched 1878 Armstrong. 3560 tons, 320(pp)x34x18ft. TE 1120ihp, 11kts. Armament: 4-12pdr. Destroyer depot ship for 8th DF, Firth of Forth 1914-18. Foundered 15.11.20 at moorings, Sheerness while on sale list for Stanlee.

TYNE PRINCE, hired trawler, Adty No 93. Built 1909, 206grt, North Shields-reg SN.97. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

TYNE WAVE, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 121grt, Aberdeen-reg A.. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Sunk 23.4.18.

TYNEDALE (ex-lNCHARRAN), Admiralty blockship. Built 1889, 2948grt, 320ft. Owned by SS Tynedale of Belfast Co, Belfast-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Sunderland, Durham. Final scuttling location not known.  (Lr/D)

TYNEMOUTH, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1909, 2,222grt - lost 31.12.15, N or W British Waters (H/L/Lr)

TYNET (ex-COMMONWEALTH), hired drifter, Adty No 2263. Built 1907, 97grt, Buckie-reg BCK.160. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

TYPHOON, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4124. Delivered 22.5.19, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, renamed OCEAN LASSIE. Served as OCEAN LASSIE in WW2.

TYRANT, destroyer, Yarrow M-class, ordered 3.16, F.90 (4.17), G.07 (1.18), G.06 (4.18), G.49 (6.18). Launched 19.5.17 Yarrow. c900 tons, 271(oa), 260(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 4.38 Cashmore.

TYRE (ex-A. H. K.), hired screw tug. Built 1888, 49grt. In service as BDV, 6.15-5.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

TYRE (1.18) - see TYRIAN, dockyard tug,

TYRIAN, destroyer, Yarrow S-class, ordered 4.17, D.84 (12.19). Launched 2.7.19 Yarrow. 930 tons, 273(oa), 260(pp)x26x10ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Sold 2.30 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

TYRIAN, dockyard tug, Enterprise-class. Launched 15.3.00 Bow McLachlan. 307 tons, 115(oa), 110(pp)x23x8ft 450ihp. ADVENTURE until 3.04. Served in Sheerness and Invergordon, believe flew blue ensign, renamed TYRE 1.18, SIDONIAN 3.18. Sold 17.10.25 Cox & Danks.

TYRIE, hired drifter, Adty No 596. Built 1908, 93grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.263. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919. Served in WW2.

TYROL, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 88. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

TYROLIA (ex-LAKE ERIE), dummy battleship No. 5 CENTURION, later oiler, mercantile conversion. Built 1900, 7535grt. Dummy battleship conversion ordered 21.10.14, hired 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 during 3.15. Believed based at Loch Ewe on patrol in North Atlantic to c10.15. Paid off in UK by 10.15, purchased by Admiralty 6.16. Oiler SAXOL

 



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UNA (RAN), sloop, ex-German survey vessel (Australian War Memorial)

 

UBEROUS, hired drifter, Adty No 2432. Built 1907, 97grt, Inverness-reg INS.405. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

UBERTY, hired drifter, Adty No 3155. Built 1912, 93grt, Banff-reg BF.484. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

UGIEBANK, hired trawler. Built 1913, 205grt, Peterhead-reg PD.85. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

UGIEBRAE, hired drifter, Adty No 2220. Built 1915, 88grt, Peterhead-reg PD.231. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-2pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

UHDEA, hired trawler, Adty No 124. Built 1906, 191grt, Milford Haven-reg M.200. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper, then boom defence vessel 9.15.

ULEX, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 41 (second or third use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ULLESWATER, destroyer, Yarrow M-class, ordered 3.16, F.83 (1.18). Launched 4.8.17 Yarrow. c900 tons, 271(oa), 260(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 23000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sunk 15.8.18 by UC.17 off the Dutch Coast. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards)Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918.

ULSTER, destroyer, Modified R-class, ordered 3.16, F.91 (1.17), F.17 (1.18). Launched 10.10.17 Beardmore. c1085 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1917-18. Sold 4.28 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

ULSTER, hired trawler. Built 1897, 185grt, Aberdeen-reg A.337. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

ULYSSES, destroyer, Modified R-class, ordered 3.16, F.80 (1.17), G.96 (1.18), G.77 (4.18). Launched 24.3.17 Doxford. c1085 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet from 1917. Sunk 29.10.18 in collision with SS ELLERIE in Clyde.

ULYSSES, hired trawler, Adty No 1047. Built 1889, 165grt, Grimsby-reg GY.198. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-11.18. Renamed ULYSSES II 7.16.

ULYSSES, hired paddle tug. Built 1874, 118grt. Harbour service 22.5.17-7.7.17. Normally flew the red ensign.

UMGENI, squadron supply ship, Y9.26. Built 1898, 2622grt. In service 23.12.14-17.4.16, flew red ensign; armament carrier (Y2.107). Foundered 9.11.17.

UMPIRE, destroyer, Modified R-class, ordered 3.16, F.94 (1.17), F.26 (1.18). Launched 9.6.17 Doxford. c1085 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1917-18. Sold 7.1.30 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

UMTALI, squadron supply ship, Y9.27. Built 1896, 2622grt. In commissioned service 3.1.15-10.4.16, flew white ensign; store carrier (Y8.90), armament carrier (Y2.106).

UNA (RAN), sloop, ex-German survey ship KOMET captured 11.10.14. Launched 1911 Bremer Vulkan. 1438 tons, 210(pp)x31x15ft. TE1300ihp, 16kts. Armament: 3-4in, 2-12pdr. Served in Pacific 1915-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 1.25, renamed AIKUNA.

UNDAUNTED, light cruiser, later minelayer, Arethusa-class, ordered 9.12, 2C (1914), A5 (1.18), 80 (4.18). Launched 28.4.14 Fairfield. 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. 3rd DF leader 1914-15, 9th DF Leader 1915-17, 10th DF Leader 1917-18, all Harwich, then 7th LCS Grand Fleet 1918, fitted for minelaying 4.17, 70 mines. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Belgian Coast 1916. Sold 9.4.23 Cashmore.

UNDAUNTED, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 141grt, Aberdeen-reg A.49. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

UNDERTOW, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4190. Delivered 7.8.19, Scott, Bowling. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 5.1.20, same name. Served as SPIES MELIOR in WW2.

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

UNDINE, destroyer, Modified R-class, ordered 3.16, G.97 (1.17), G.79 (4.18). Launched 22.3.17 Fairfield. c1085 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1917-18. Sold 4.28 Ward, wrecked off Horse Fort, wreck sold 27.8.28 Middlesbrough Salvage Co.

UNICORN, hired trawler, Adty No 2196. Built 1895, 134grt, Inverness-reg INS.249. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1920 as net vessel.

UNICORN, harbour service, RNVR drillship, Dundee; base ship1914-18; drillship 1918, renamed CRESSY 11.41, UNICORN 7.59 (ex-5th rate sailing ship), built 1824, 1447 tons. Museum ship HMS UNICORN, Dundee, Scotland as of 2014.

UNIFLOROUS, hired drifter, Adty No 912. Built 1911, 78grt, Banff-reg BF.395. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

UNION, decoy or Q-ship (true identity not known). In service 19.9.18-11.11.18, other name UNION II.

UNION, hired drifter, Adty No 2159. Built 1907, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.722. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel.

UNION II, decoy or Q-ship – see UNION (true identity not known).

UNISON, hired drifter. Built 1910, 79grt, Buckie-reg BCK.163. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

UNITIA, hired trawler, Adty No 699. Built 1913, 296grt, Grimsby-reg GY.924. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as PORTIA in WW2.

UNITY (was to be named KINSALE 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class "special boat", H.68 (1914), H.5A (1.18). Launched 18.9.13) Thornycroft. 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 25.10.22 Rees, Llanelly.

UNITY, hired drifter, Adty No 2126. Built 1907, 80grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.162. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, stores & water carrier. Renamed UNITY II 5.15.

UNITY, hired drifter, Adty No 784. Built 1904, 88grt, Banff-reg BF.1568. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed UNITY III 5.15.

UNITY IV, hired drifter, Adty No 1874. Built 1902, 56grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.976. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

UNIVERSE, hired paddle tug. Built 1875, 143grt. In service 5.3.18-13.5.19. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

UPHAZ, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1679. Built 1902, 51 net reg tons, Banff-reg BF.837. In service 8.17-1918.

UPOLU (RAN), sea-going depot ship, wartime mercantile conversion, 1891 Fleming & Ferguson. 1141 tons gross. 220(pp)x30 ft. Hired 8.14. Depot ship for submarines AE.1 and AE.2 when in Australian waters. Paid off 9.12.14 and returned.

UPPINGHAM, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.49 (early 1919), T.05 (11.19). Launched 31.5.19 Simons. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Completed as survey vessel, named KELLETT 3.19, minesweeper 1939. Sold 20.3.45, BU Young, Sunderland.

URANA, hired trawler, Adty No 425. Built 1914, 308grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.73. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel.

URANIA, hired trawler, Adty No 960. Built 1907, 226grt, Ayr-reg AR.1. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

URCHIN, destroyer, Modified R-class, ordered 3.16, ordered 3.16, F.95 (1.17), F.04 (1.18). Launched 7.6.17 Palmer. c1085 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1917-18. Sold 7.1.30 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

URE, destroyer, River-class, four funnels closely paired, designated E-class, N.12 (1914), D.34 (9.15), D.91 (1.18). Launched 25.10.04 Palmer. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915/16. Sold 27.5.19 T. R. Sales.

URGENT, water tank vessel, Despatch-class. Launched 19.10.10 Cox. 425 tons, 115(pp)x21x10ft. TE 300ihp. Served at Sheerness. Hulked 1949, sold c1960.

URIE, hired trawler, Adty No 1267. Built 1917, 226grt, Aberdeen-reg A.754. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.17-1919. Served as CRAFTSMAN in WW2.

URKA, hired trawler, Adty No 3328. Built 1917, 249grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.289. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.17-1919 as minesweeper.

URMSTON GRANGE, Admiralty blockship. Built 1894, 3,423grt. Owned by Houlder Line, London-reg. Purchased 1914. Scuttled 1914, Scapa Flow - Burra Sound, between Hoy & Graemsay islands in about 40-60ft depth (wi - in 58.55.40N, 03.18.38W). Dispersed by explosives in 1962 to clear shipping channel (not included in Dittmar; Lr/C/wi/www)

URSA, destroyer, Modified R-class, ordered 3.16, F.10 (1.18). Launched 23.7.17 Palmer. c1085 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1917-18. Sold 13.7.26 J. Smith.

URSULA, destroyer, Modified R-class, ordered 3.16, F.88 (1.17), F.84 (1.18), F.01 (4.18). Launched 2.8.17 Scotts. c1085 tons, 276(oa), 265(pp)x27x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 36kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1917-18. Sold 19.11.29 Cashmore.

URSULA, hired drifter, Adty No 1477. Built 1902, 72grt, North Shields-reg SN.343. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed URSULA II 7.16.

USEFUL, hired screw tug. Built 1907, 45grt. In service 1919-1923, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

USK, destroyer, River-class, four funnels open paired, designated E-class. Launched 25.7.03 Yarrow. 590 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 29.7.20 Ward, Morecambe.

UTILITY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 127 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

UVULARIA, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 207grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1190. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

 


 

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VINDICTIVE, as aircraft carrier, 1918-23 (Photo Ships)

 

V-class submarines, V.1-V.4 (I-Pendant No, replaced by class and number, mid-1915), 364/486 tons, 148(oa)x16x11ft. Diesel/electric 900/380 hp, 14/9kts. Armament: 2-18in tt, 1-12pdr in V.2, 3, 4.

V.1, submarine, V-class, I.2A. Launched 23.7.14 Vickers. 4th Flotilla, Dover 1915-16, 8th Flotilla, Harwich 1916-18. Sold 29.11.21 J. Kelly.

V.2, submarine, V-class, I.3A. Launched 17.2.15 Vickers. 4th Flotilla, Dover 1915-16, 8th Flotilla, Harwich 1916-18. Sold 29.11.21 J. Kelly.

V.3, submarine, V-class, I.4A. Launched 1.4.15 Vickers. 8th Flotilla, Harwich 1916-18. Sold 8.10.20 J. W. Towers.

V.4, submarine, V-class, I.5A. Launched 25.11.15 Vickers. 8th Flotilla, Harwich 1916-18. Sold 8.10.20 J. W. Towers.

 


 

VACUNA, hired yacht. Built 1898, 43grt/48TM. In service 7.5.18-23.10.19.

VAGRANT, hired yacht, Pendant No 08. Built 1903, 440grt/484TM. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. In service 25.9.14-1.2.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as LADY VAGRANT in WW2.

VAL, hired drifter, Adty No 2720. Built 1909, 93grt, Milford Haven-reg M.72. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 1.16-1919 as net vessel, hospital vessel.

VALA, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.446) conversion. Built 1894, 1016grt. In service 7.8.15, armament not listed, other name Q.8. Sunk 21.8.17 by UB.54 in Atlantic.

VALE O'MORAY, hired drifter, Adty No 1383. Built 1911, 89grt, Inverness-reg INS.240. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

VALE OF CLYDE, hired trawler, Adty No 515. Built 1908, 223grt, Aberdeen-reg A.192. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

VALE OF FORTH, hired trawler, Adty No 3275. Built 1916, 226grt, Aberdeen-reg A.542. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served as VIKING DEEPS in WW2.

VALE OF FRUIN, hired trawler, Adty No 3250. Built 1915, 211grt, Aberdeen-reg A.546. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served as SANGARIUS in WW2.

VALE OF LENNOX (ex-GARDAR LANDNEMI), hired trawler, Adty No 991. Built 1909, 233grt, Leith-reg LH.264. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

VALE OF LEVEN, hired trawler, Adty No 1188. Built 1907, 223grt, Aberdeen-reg A.177. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-7.17 as minesweeper. Sunk 10.7,17 in collision off Worthing.

VALENTIA, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 164grt, Grimsby-reg GY.568. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

VALENTIA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1898, 3,242grt - lost 16.7.17, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un)

VALENTINE (ex-BRUCE, renamed 9.16), destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 4.16, F.99 (1917), F.30 (1.18). Launched 24.3.17 Cammell Laird. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Fitted to carry 60 mines by Admiralty order 12.1.17. Grand Fleet Leader 1917-18. Bombed and stranded 15.5.40, mouth of Schelde.

VALENTINE BOWER, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3654. Launched 1.10.17, C 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. Sold 1923 renamed MALVOLIO. Served as MILFORD KING in WW2.

VALERIA, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 189grt, Grimsby-reg GY.818. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

VALERIAN, 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.67 (1.16), T.85 (1.18). Launched 21.2.16 C. Rennoldson. 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. Foundered 22.10.26 off Bermuda.

VALERIE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 87. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

VALESCA, hired trawler, Adty No 2963. Built 1916, 188grt, Grimsby-reg GY.915. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.16-1919 as minesweeper.

VALHALLA (ex-DOUGLAS, renamed 9.16), destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 4.16, F.9A (1917), G.25 (1.18), G.45 (4.18). Launched 22.5.17 Cammell Laird. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet Leader 1917-18. Sold 17.12.31 Cashmore.

VALHALLA, hired yacht, later repair ship, Pendant No 088. Built 1892, 1219grt/1490TM. Armament: 4-12pdr. In service 20.6.16-9.9.19, repair ship 1917, renamed VALHALLA II 2.17. Before repair ship role, may have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served in WW2.

VALIANT, dreadnought battleship, Queen Elizabeth-class, 34 (1914), A6 (1.18), 43 (4.18). Launched 4.11.14 Fairfield. 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. Sold 19.3.48, BU Arnott Young, Cairnryan.

VALIANT, hired yacht, Pendant No 038. Built 1893, 1855grt/2184TM. Armament: 4-12pdr. In service 18.11.14-6.2.19, renamed VALIANT II 2.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Sold as VALIANT II 1919.

VALIANT (old), harbour service, store hulk, Devonport, renamed VALIANT III 1.18, oil hulk 1924 (ex-broadside ironclad, Hector-class), built 1863, 6710 tons. Sold 12.56.

VALKYRIE (ex-MALCOLM, renamed 9.16), destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 4.16, F.83 (1917), F.86 (1.18), F.05 (9.18). Launched 13.3.17 Denny. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet Leader 1917-18 (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Handed over 24.8.36 to Ward, Inverkeithing in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

VALKYRIE, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3010. Built 1904, 41 net reg tons, Wick-reg WK.116. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1919 as hydrophone vessel. Renamed VALKYRIE II 6.17.

VALKYRIE II, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 148 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

VALMONT, hired trawler, Adty No 864. Built 1916, 245grt, Grimsby-reg GY.885. In service 5.16-12.18 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

VALOROUS (ex-MONTROSE, renamed 9.16), destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 4.16, F.92 (1917), G.00 (1.18), G.20 (4.18). Launched 8.5.17 Denny. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Fitted to carry 60 mines by Admiralty order 12.1.17. Grand Fleet Leader 1917-18. Sold 4.3.47, BU Stockton Ship & Salvage Co.

VALOROUS, hired drifter, Adty No 2411. Built 1907, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.618. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed VALOROUS II 2.17.

VALPA, hired trawler, Adty No 1543. Built 1915, 230grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.160. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.15-3.16. Mined 19.3.16 off Spurn Head.

VAMBERY, hired trawler, Adty No 1280. Built 1917, 316grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1082. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 7.17-1920 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Served as SARONTA in WW2.

VAMPIRE, listed as patrol vessel, ex-Nigerian Government 80 ft steam launch. Armed with 1-3pdr. In service from 9.14 in West Africa.

VAMPIRE (ex-WALLACE, renamed 9.16), destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 4.16, F.0A (1917), G.70 (1.18), G.50 (4.18). Launched 21.5.17 White. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet Leader 1917-18. To RAN 10.33. Sunk 9.4.42 by A/C in Bay of Bengal.

VANADIS, hired yacht, Pendant No 083. Built 1880, 207grt/333TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service 12.6.15-27.10.17. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

VANCOUVER, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, G.04 (4.18). Launched 28.12.17 Beardmore. Renamed VIMY 4.28. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Fitted to carry 60 mines by Admiralty order 12.1.17. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 4.3.47, BU 2,48 at Charlestown.

VANCOUVER (1928) – see TOREADOR, destroyer, Thornycroft S-class.

VANDA, decoy or Q-ship - see SPEEDWELL II, hired trawler.

VANDORA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 71. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

VANDUARA, hired yacht, submarine depot ship, Pendant No 036. Built 1886, 337grt/450TM. In service 21.9.14-12.2.15.

VANELLUS, squadron supply ship, Y9.19. Built 1912, 1797grt. In commissioned service 7.11.14-8.10.15, flew white ensign. Mined 1.10.16 off Havre Roads.

VANESSA (ex-GOLDEN EAGLE), hired yacht, Pendant No 028. Built 1899, 356grt/445TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service 15.10.14-5.3.19, renamed VANESSA II 2.17. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as CARINA in WW2.

VANESSA, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, G.18 (6.18). Launched 16.3.18 Beardmore. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 4.3.47, BU 2.49 at Charlestown.

VANGUARD (was to be named RODNEY), dreadnought battleship, St Vincent-class, 39 (1914). Launched 22.2.09 Vickers. 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. Sunk 9.7.17 by internal explosion at Scapa Flow. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916.

VANGUARD, dummy battleship No.10 – see PERTHSHIRE, mercantile conversion.

VANGUARD, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1668. Built 1902, 47grt, Banff-reg BF.798. In service 8.17-1919 as boom defence vessel. Renamed VANGUARD V 9.17.

VANGUARD, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1689. Built 1904, 50 net reg tons, Peterhead-reg PD.47. In service 4.17-1919. Renamed VANGUARD IV 9.17.

VANGUARD III, hired drifter, Adty No 75. Built 1904, 83grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.693. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as patrol boat, hydrophone tender.

VANITY, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, G.37 (6.18), G.19 (9.18). Launched 3.5.18 Beardmore. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 4.3.47, BU Brunton, Grangemouth.

VANOC, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.8A (1917), F.27 (1.18), H.4A (6.18), F.84 (9.18). Launched 14.6.17 John Brown. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Fitted to carry 60 mines by Admiralty order 12.1.17. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 26.7.45 for Ward, stranded 6.46 near Penryn, BU Falmouth.

VANQUISHER, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.3A (1917), F.08 (1.18), H.0A (6.18), F.85 (9.18). Launched 18.8.17 John Brown. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Fitted to carry 60 mines by Admiralty order 12.1.17. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 4.3.47, BU Metal Ind, Charlestown 1948.

VANQUISHER (ex-ABEILLE No. 10), hired rescue tug, W.83 (1.18). Built 1899, 179grt. In service 30.7.14-11.11.19, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917, renamed VANQUISHER II 1917.

VANQUISHER II (1917) - see VANQUISHER, hired rescue tug

VANSITTART, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, D.64 (11.19). Launched 17.4.19 Beardmore. c1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29ftx11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Sold 25.2.46, BU Cashmore.

VAPOUR, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4139, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 24.8.20, Smith, Rye. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920, same name. Served as XMAS EVE in WW2.

VAPOUR (ex-AS.27), 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.

VARANIS, hired trawler, Adty No 5. Built 1910, 258grt, Grimsby-reg GY.511. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

VARYAG, harbour service, dismantled 1917, Liverpool; ammunition hulk 9.18 (ex-Russian protected cruiser), built 1899, 6600 tons, Broken up c1919.

VASCO DA GAMA, hired trawler, Adty No 1584. Built 1910, 265grt, Aberdeen-reg A.260. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

VASHON, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Beardmore. Cancelled 26.11.18.

VASSILIKI, decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 12 (ex-VASSILIKI), schooner conversion.

VECTIS, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.A0 (1917), F.94 (1.18), F.06 (4.18). Launched 4.9.17 White. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Handed over 25.8.36 to Ward, Inverkeithing in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

VEGA, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.4A (1917), F.92 (1.18), F.09 (4.18). Launched 1.9.17 Doxford. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 4.3.47, BU 3.48 Clayton & Davie.

VEHEMENT, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.1A (1917), F.12 (1.18), H.2A (6.18). Launched 6.7.17 Denny. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Fitted to carry 60 mines by Admiralty order 12.1.17. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Mined 1.8.18 in North Sea.

VELLORE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1907, 4,926grt - lost 25.3.17, Eastern Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

VELMAR (ex-NESTOR), hired screw tug. Built 1883, 122grt. In service 20.2.18-18.12.18. 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.

VELOX, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.45 (1914), D.71 (9.15). Launched as PYTHON 11.2.02 Hawthorn Leslie, purchased by Admiralty 7.6.02. 420 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. Turbine-powered, 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 25.10.15 off the Nab.

VELOX, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, H.43 (4.18), D.40 (9.18), G.65 (11.18). Launched 17.11.17 Doxford. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1918, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918, Ostend 10 May 1918. Sold 18.2.47, BU Metal Ind, Charlestown

VELOX, hired screw tug. Built 1898, 60grt. In service 9.18-1.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

VELSA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 143. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

VENATOR, hired trawler, Adty No 1520. Built 1913, 293grt, Grimsby-reg GY.827. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919.

VENDETTA, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.A3 (1917), F.29 (1.18). Launched 3.9.17 Fairfield. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. To RAN 10.33. Scuttled 2.7.48 off Sydney.

VENERABLE, pre-dreadnought battleship, London-class, 96 (1914), A8 (1.18), N.36 (4.18). 1898 or 1900 Estimates, launched 2.11.99 Chatham 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 at end of year, to Mediterranean 1915, harbour service 1917-19. Sold 4.6.20 Stanlee, resold Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

VENETIA, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.9A (1917), F.93 (1.18), F.14 (4.18). Launched 29.10.17 Fairfield. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Mined 19.10.40 in Thames estuary.

VENETIA, hired yacht, Auxiliary Patrol depot, later A/P yacht, Pendant No Y4.1 (fleet messenger pendant), 037. Built 1905, 577grt/569TM. Armament as A/P yacht: 1-6pdr, 2-1pdr. In service from 7.8.14, renamed VENETIA II 2.17. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Returned 22.2.19. Served in WW2.

VENETIA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1898, 3.596grt - lost 9.12.17, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

VENETIA III, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 201grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1127. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

VENGEANCE, pre-dreadnought battleship, Canopus-class, N.57 (1914), N.1A (1.18). Launched 25.7.99 Vickers. 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 1.12.21 Stanlee.

VENGEFUL, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Beardmore. Cancelled 26.11.18.

VENOMOUS (ex-VENOM, renamed 4.19), destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, G.98 (6.19). Launched 21.12.18 John Brown. c1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29ftx11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Sold 4.3.47, BU Metal Ind, Charlestown.

VENOSTA, hired trawler, Adty No 1654. Built 1917, 316grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1098. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. In service 10.17-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel. Served in RCN in WW2.

VENTURE, hired trawler, Adty No 692. Built 1905, 193grt, Grimsby-reg GY.66. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

VENTUROUS, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.30 (1917), F.21 (1.18), F.87 (9.18). Launched 21.9.17 Denny. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Fitted to carry 60 mines by Admiralty order 12.1.17. Handed over 24.8.36 to Ward, Inverkeithing in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

VENUS, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Eclipse-class, P.36 (1914), P.2C (1.18). Launched 5.9.95 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. 11th CS to 1915, then to Eastern Mediterranean, China and East Indies. Log Book Availability. Sold 22.9.21 Cohen, BU in Germany.

VENUS II, hired drifter, Adty No 1254. Built 1907, 87grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.199. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

VERA, decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 4 (ex-VERA), brigantine conversion.

VERA, hired trawler, Adty No 1569. Built 1907, 333grt, Hull-reg H.960. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

VERA III, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 77. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

VERA CREINA, hired drifter, Adty No 1865. Built 1911, 80grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.758. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

VERA ELIZABETH, decoy or Q-ship, schooner (Granton-registered) conversion. In service 21.9.17-29.4.18, armament not listed, other name ALMA.

VERA GRACE, hired trawler, Adty No 135. Built 1908, 232grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.211. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

VERACITY, hired drifter, Adty No 1113. Built 1910, 96grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.685. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-2.18 as net vessel. Sunk 15.2.18 by German destroyers in the Dover Straits.

VERBENA, 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.77 (1.16), T.86 (1.18). Launched 9.11.15 Blyth SB. 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.

VERBENA, hired trawler, Adty No 827. Built 1897, 152grt, Grimsby-reg GY.176. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-10.18. Renamed VERBENA II 12.15.

VERDANT, hired drifter, Adty No 2712. Built 1906, 87grt, Banff-reg BF.448. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

VERDUN, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.2A (1917), F.91 (1.18), F.16 (9.18). Launched 21.8.17 Hawthorn Leslie. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 3.46, BU M. Brechin, Granton.

VERDUN (ex-PARIS), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 529. Built 1888, 804grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Purchased by Admiralty 17.3.16. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Renamed VERDUN II 2.17. Sold 4.22.

VERDURE, hired drifter, Adty No 2188. Built 1908, 97grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.557. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel.

VEREKER, decoy or Q-ship - see VIOLA, 3-mast schooner conversion.

VERESIS, hired trawler, Adty No 1616. Built 1915, 302grt, Grimsby-reg GY.483. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1921. Served as WYOMING in WW2.

VERGEMERE, hired yacht, Auxiliary Patrol, Pendant No 077. Built 1903, 316grt/496TM. In service 1.6.15-20.12.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

VERITY, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, F.36 (9.19). Launched 19.3.19 John Brown. c1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29ftx11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Sold 4.3.47, BU Cashmore.

VERITY, hired drifter, Adty No 1897. Built 1913, 100grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.237. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.16-1919 as net vessel. Renamed VERITAS 7.18.

VERNE, hired screw tug. Built 1896, 42grt. In service 8.14-3.15, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

VERNON, harbour service, torpedo school, Portsmouth (ex-DONEGAL, ex-screw 1st rate ship-of-the-line), built 1858, 5481 tons. Sold 18.5.25.

VERNON II, harbour service, torpedo school, Portsmouth (ex-MARLBOROUGH, ex-screw 1st rate ship-of-the-line), built 1855, 6300 tons. Sold 10.24, sank in tow 1924.

VERNON III, harbour service, torpedo school, Portsmouth, oil hulk 3.29, renamed C.77 c1945 (ex-WARRIOR, ex-broadside ironclad, Warrior-class), built 1860, 9210 tons. Museum ship HMS WARRIOR, Portsmouth, south England as of 2014.

VERONA (ex-TIGHNAMARA), hired yacht, Pendant No 034. Built 1890, 331grt/437TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service from 7.11.14. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Mined 24.2.17 off Portmahomack.

VERONICA (right, Photo Ships), 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.98 (2.15), T.31 (9.15), T.87 (1.18). Launched 27.5.15 Dunlop Bremner. 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 22.2.35 Cashmore.

VERSATILE, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.29 (1917), G.10 (1.18). Launched 31.10.17 Hawthorn Leslie. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 8.48, BU M. Brechin, Granton.

VERULAM, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.A2 (1917), F.96 (1.18), F.19 (4.18). Launched 3.10.17 Hawthorn Leslie. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Mined 4.9.19 in Gulf of Finland.

VERWOOD (ex-VENTNOR), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.02 (11.19). Launched 12.8.19 Simons. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Completed as survey vessel, named CROZIER 3.19, to SAN 1921, renamed PROTEA 10.22. Sold 10.33

VESPER, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.39 (4.18). Launched 15.12.17 Stephen. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 4.3.47, BU Ward, Inverkeithing.

VESPER, hired trawler, Adty No 1340. Built 1906, 264grt, Grimsby-reg GY.156. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed VESPER II 2.17.

VESPER STAR (ex-NORTH TYNE), hired drifter, Adty No 1100. Built 1904, 79grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.94. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

VESTA, hired trawler, Adty No 828. Built 1905, 240grt, Grimsby-reg GY.57. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

VESTAL, old sloop, Condor-class. Launched 10.2.00 Sheerness DY. 980 tons, 204(oa), 180(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1400ihp, 13kts. Armament: 6-4in, 4-3pdr. Gunnery tender, Portsmouth. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914. Sold 21.10.21 W. Thomas, Anglesey.

VESUVIUS, harbour service, training ship, Portsmouth (ex-torpedo vessel), built 1874, 245 tons. Sold 14.9.23.

VETERAN, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, D.72 (11.19). Launched 26.4.19 John Brown. c1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29ftx11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Sunk 26.9.42 by U.404 in North Atlantic.

VETERAN, hired drifter, Adty No 2454. Built 1910, 73grt, Peterhead-reg PD.560. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed VETERAN II 1.16.

VETERAN, paddle tug, Robust-class. Launched 30. 8.15 Thornycroft. 690 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27x11ft. 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Malta, believe flew blue ensign, renamed ANCIENT 12.18. Sold 1954 at Malta.

VETO (ex-AS.33), 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.

VICAR (1918) – see VICTORY, motor boat.

VICEROY, destroyer, Thornycroft V&W-class, ordered 7.16, F.99 (1,18) F.38 (4.18). Launched 17.11.17 Thornycroft. 1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x30x11ft.Turbine 30000shp, 35kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1918. Sold 6.48, BU at Granton.

VICTOR (was to be named KINGSTON 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class "special boat", H.36 (1914), H.6A (1.18). Launched 28.11.13 Thornycroft. 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. Sold 20.1.23 King, Garston.

VICTOR, hired trawler. Built 1897, 193grt, Aberdeen-reg A.511. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

VICTOR, hired trawler, Adty No 110. Built 1906, 201grt, Peterhead-reg PD.75. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed VICTOR II 2.15.

VICTOR, hired rescue tug, W.64 (9.18). Built 1898, 153grt. In service 6.3.18-8.2.19, renamed ICTOR 1918.

VICTOR, store carrier, Y8.26. Built 1907, 435grt. In service as store carrier 16.10.14-31.3.15, collier (Y3.640) from 1.4.15, renamed AVIATOR 1917, fleet messenger (Y4.81) 10.8.18-21.1.19.

VICTOR & MARY, hired drifter, Adty No 1828. Built 1912, 81grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1190. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

VICTORIA, decoy or Q-ship, coaster conversion. Built 1896, 710grt. In service 28.11.14-8.1.15, armed with 2-12pdr. Re-acquired 8.10.18-5.12.18 for other services (not listed), renamed SURF II 10.18.

VICTORIA, hired trawler, Adty No 1752. Built 1912, 221grt, Milford Haven-reg M.117. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as minesweeper. Renamed VICTORIA II 6.15.

VICTORIA, hired drifter, Adty No 766. Built 1907, 92grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1056. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed VICTORIA II 6.15.

VICTORIA, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3022. Built 1903, 60grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.971. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1918. Renamed VICTORIA III 4.17.

VICTORIA IV, paddle ferry, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1884, 229grt. In service at Devonport 12.4.17-14.12.19.

VICTORIA & ALBERT, Royal yacht, described as special service vessel, Portsmouthharbour pendant 2 (1914). Launched 9.5.99 Pembroke DY. 4700 tons, 439(oa), 380(pp)x50x18ft. Turbine 11800 shp, 20kts. Armament: 2-6pdr. Laid up at Portsmouth during World War 1. Depot ship 1939. Sold 1954.

VICTORIA REGINA, hired trawler, Adty No 320. Built 1897, 146grt, Aberdeen-reg A.590. In service 8.14-11.18 as minesweeper.

VICTORIAN, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.56 (on coming into service), MI.94 (1.18), MI.51 (4.18). Built 1904, 10635grt, 17.5kts. Armament: 8-4.7in (later 6-6in). Crew (7.15): 41 officers & 200 crew (bi). In service 17.8.14-31.1.20. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

VICTORIAN II, hired trawler, Adty No 1841. Built 1900, 195grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1189. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.15-1920 as minesweeper.

VICTORIAN PRINCE, hired trawler. Built 1897, 126grt, North Shields-reg SN.242. In service 6.15-7.18 as boom defence 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.

VICTORIOUS, pre-dreadnought battleship, Majestic-class, D.48 (1914), P.65 (9.15), P.3C (1.19). Launched 19.10.95 Chatham 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 1914 went abroad, most of class to Mediterranean, disarmed in 1915 to provide guns for Lord Clive-class monitors, repair ship 3.16. Renamed INDUS II 1920. Sold 19.12.22 A. J. Purves, resold 4.23 Stanlee, Dover.

VICTORIOUS II (1918) – see PRINCE GEORGE, pre-dreadnought battleship, Majestic-class

VICTORPID (ex-VICTORY), hired drifter, Adty No 2435. Built 1903, 91grt, Buckie-reg BCK.147. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel.

VICTORY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 186, Renamed VICAR 1918. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

VICTORY, hired drifter, Adty No 2156. Built 1905, 88grt, Banff-reg BF.32. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed VICTORINE 6.15.

VICTORY, hired drifter, Adty No 2552. Built 1907, 82grt, Banff-reg BF.669. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed VICTORSIT 4.15.

VICTORY, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.186. Built 1899, 31 net reg tons, Wick-reg WK.95. In service 1915-1918. Renamed VICAR 9.17.

VICTORY (also C.210, borne with name from about 1920), small berthing tug. 76 tons. Purchased 1904, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 1934,

VICTRIX (ex-VICTORY), hired trawler, Adty No 972. Built 1898, 164grt, Grimsby-reg GY.499. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-11.15 as minesweeper.

VICTORY, harbour service, base ship, Portsmouth (ex-1st rate sailing ship-of-the-line), built 1765, 2164 tons builders measurement. Flagship and Museum ship HMS VICTORY, Portsmouth, south England as of 2014.

VIDETTE, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.07 (6.18). Launched 28.2.18 Stephen. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 4.3.47, BU Brunton, Grangemouth.

VIDETTE (ex-ULVERSTON), hired trawler, Adty No 834. Built 1905, 240grt, Grimsby-reg GY.54. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed VIDETTE II 2.17. Served as OUTPOST in WW2.

VIDONIA, hired trawler, Adty No 10. Built 1907, 276grt, Grimsby-reg GY.257. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

VIENNA, accommodation ship, later decoy or Q-ship, later armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, P.57 (on coming into service as ABS), N.2A (1.18). Built 1894, 1767grt. Accommodation ship, in service 29.8.14-18.12.14; decoy or Q-ship, also known as ANTWERP, in service 1.1.15-28.4.15; converted to armed boarding steamer, armed with 2-12pdr, in service 29.4.15-25.8.19. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea.

VIERNOE, hired trawler, Adty No 1505. Built 1914, 273grt, Grimsby-reg GY.297. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-3.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in RCN in WW2.

VIGILANT, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, D.43 (1914), D.72 (9.15), D.92 (1.18). Launched as PYTHON 16.8.00 Thomson, had been purchased by Admiralty 31.3.00. 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 10.2.20 South Alloa S. Bkg Co.

VIGILANT, examination vessel, ex-Scottish Fishery Board cruiser. Built 1886, 92grt. Listed from 8.14, served mainly in Scottish waters.

VIGILANT, hired trawler, Adty No 396. Built 1904, 279grt, Hull-reg H.232. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-1919. Renamed VIGILANT II 2.15.

VIGILANT, fishing trawler. Built 1902, 139grt, Aberdeen-reg A.534. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

VIGILANT, listed as patrol vessel, ex-Nigerian Government 80 ft steam launch. Armed with 1-3pdr. In service from 9.14 in West Africa.

VIGILANT, hired screw tug. Built 1906, 44grt. In service 8.14-1919, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

VIGILANT (also C.2), dockyard paddle tug. Launched 1900, purchased 21.6.00. 245 tons, 80(pp)x17ft. 340ihp. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 22.10.19 in West Indies.

VIGILANT III, hired drifter, Adty No 1394. Built 1907, 87grt, Inverness-reg INS.4. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

VIGO, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building John Brown. Cancelled 26.11.18.

VIGOROUS, hired drifter, Adty No 2351. Built 1913, 81grt, Banff-reg BF.568. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Was to be renamed VIZIER 1.7.18, change cancelled 27.6.18.

VIKING, destroyer, Tribal class, 2nd group, 6-funnelled, designated F-class, H.90 (1914), D.09 (9.15), D.93 (1.18). Launched 14.9.09 Palmer. 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 1914/15. Sold 12.12.19 Ward, Briton Ferry.

VIKING II, hired drifter, Adty No 1482. Built 1900, 62grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.309. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

VIKNOR (ex-THE VIKING, ex-ATRATO), armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.82 (on coming into service). Built 1888, 5,386grt, 15kts, owned by Viking Cruising Co. Armament: not listed. 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 13.1.15 north of Ireland.

VIMIERA, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.28 (4.18). Launched 22.6.17 Swan Hunter. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Mined 9.1.42 in Thames estuary.

VIMONO, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 127 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

VIMY (ex-VANTAGE 8.19), destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, building Beardmore. Cancelled 26.11.8.

VIMY (1928) – see VANCOUVER, destroyer, Admiralty V-class,

VIMY, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Festubert-group, ordered 1.17. Launched 6.6.17, 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. To Canadian Dept of Marine & Fisheries 1920 renamed Lightship No.5.

VINCENZO FLORIO, 2,752grt (ms – 2,840grt), Admiralty blockship. Built 1880 was Genoa, Italy-reg, I & V Florio & Co, Palermo/Servizi Marittimo. One of two Admiralty blockships (the other MARIE DELLE VITTORIE) scuttled at "W" -Tekke Burnu beach, S tip of Gallipoli peninsula by 29 December 1915 as breakwaters for final evacuation (not included in Dittmar; Lr/Rn/ms)

VINDELICIA, hired trawler, Adty No 452. Built 1913, 248grt, Grimsby-reg GY.452. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

VINDEX, aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion, N.00 (4.15), N.3A (1.18). Launched as Viking 7.3.05 Armstrong. 2950 tons/1951grt, 361(oa), 350(pp)x42ft. Turbine 11000shp, 23kts. Requisitioned, commissioned 26.3.15, purchased 11.10.15. Nore and Harwich 1915-18, then Mediterranean. Armament: 4-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA, 7 aircraft. Resold 12.2.20 Isle of Man SP Co.

VINDICTIVE, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Arrogant-class, 7C (1914), P.75 (9.15), P.4C (1.18). Launched 9.12.97 Chatham DY. 5,750 tons, 342(oa), 320(pp)x57x20ft. TE 10000ihp, 19kts. Armament: 10-6in, 9-12pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 2in sides (bow), 1.5in deck, 4.5in guns. 9th CS 1914-15, SE coast of America to 1916, White Sea 1916-17, converted to assault ship early 1918 for Zeebrugge raid. Sunk 10.5.18 as blockship at Ostend. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918, Ostend 10 May 1918. Log Book Availability.

VINDICTIVE, aircraft carrier, warship conversion, ex-light cruiser CAVENDISH, Hawkins-class, ordered 4.16, 31 (10.18), 48 (9.19). Launched 17.1.18 Harland & Wolff, renamed VINDICTIVE 6.18, completed 10.18. 9750 tons, 605(oa), 585(pp)x65x174ft. Turbine 60000shp, 29kts. Armament: 4-7.5in, 4-3in, 4-12pdr, 6-21in tt, 6 aircraft. Log Book Availability. Cruiser in 1925, training ship 1937, repair ship 1940. Sold 2.46, BU Hughes Bolckow, Blyth.

VINE, hired drifter, Adty No 2703. Built 1907, 95grt, Banff-reg BF.886. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-1920 as net vessel.

VINE, hired drifter. Built 1904, 77grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.127. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel, gunnery tender. Renamed RED ROVER 8.18. Served in WW2.

VINETROE, decoy or Q-ship - see WILLOW BRANCH, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1042) conversion.

VINEYARD, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3014. Built 1901, 42 net reg tons, Fraserburgh-reg FR.398. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1918 as hydrophone vessel.

VINTAGE, hired drifter, Adty No 1803. Built 1907, 80grt, Banff-reg BF.574. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

VIOLA, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Aubretia-type, ordered 1.16, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.88 (1.18). Launched 14.7.16 Ropner. 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 CRANFORD, DAMARIS, Q.14. Sold 17.12.22 B. Fryer.

VIOLA, decoy or Q-ship, 3-mast schooner conversion. Built 1872, 168grt. In service 20.8.18-11.11.18, armed with 1-4in, 2-12pdr, other names VEREKER, VIOLETTA.

VIOLA, hired trawler, Adty No 6. Built 1905, 228grt, Grimsby-reg GY.67. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1920 as minesweeper. Renamed VIOLA II 12.14. Served as ELENA in WW2.

VIOLA, hired trawler, Adty No 614. Built 1906, 173grt, Hull-reg H.868. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed VIOLA III 11.15.

VIOLA, hired drifter. Built 1907, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.897. In service 1.17-1920 on misc. service. Renamed DYKE 8.18.

VIOLA III, hired drifter, Adty No 2729. Built 1907, 86grt, Banff-reg BF.968. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel.

VIOLENT, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.A1 (1917), F.95 (1.18), F.31 (4.18). Launched 1.9.17 Swan Hunter. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Handed over 8.3.37 to Ward, Inverkeithing in part payment for liner MAJESTIC.

VIOLET, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, D.09 (1914), D.73 (9.15), D.94 (1.18). Launched 3.5.97 Doxford. 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 7.6.20 J. Houston, Montrose.

VIOLET, examination vessel, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1913, 251grt. In service 6.14-c1919 in Indian Ocean.

VIOLET, hired drifter, Adty No 70. Built 1907, 90grt, Leith-reg LH.183. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as net vessel, Q-ship. Renamed FIZZER 3.15.

VIOLET, hired drifter. Built 1904, 86grt, Banff-reg BF.1474. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel accomodation.

VIOLET, hired drifter. Built 1907, 82grt, Inverness-reg INS.286. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel collier.

VIOLET, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.152, 4318. Built 1906, 45grt, Berwick-reg BK.185. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as patrol boat. Renamed PIPIN 5.18

VIOLET, hired screw tug. Built 1892, 141grt. In service 12.7.17-14.2.19. 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.

VIOLET II, hired drifter, Adty No 568. Built 1907, 84grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.251. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

VIOLET III, hired drifter, Adty No 553. Built 1906, 88grt, Peterhead-reg PD.133. In service 11.15-1919 as patrol boat.

VIOLET & ROSE, hired drifter, Adty No 1920. Built 1912, 92grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.757. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.15-1919 as net vessel.

VIOLET CAIE, fishing trawler. Built 1889, 141grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1051. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

VIOLET FLOWER, hired drifter, Adty No 2374. Built 1914, 87grt, Peterhead-reg PD.148. Armament: 1-3pdr, 1-25mm. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

VIOLET MAY, hired drifter, Adty No 1391. Built 1906, 74grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.476. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

VIOLETTA, decoy or Q-ship - see VIOLA, 3-mast schooner conversion.

VIPER, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, later designated C-class, turbine-powered. Lost 3.8.01

VIRAGO, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class. Launched 19.11.95 Laird. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. China station. Log Book Availability. Sold 10.10.19 at Hong Kong.

VIREO, hired trawler, Adty No 383. Built 1912, 192grt, Hull-reg H.446. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

VIRGINIAN, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.72 (on coming into service), MI.95 (1.18), MI.52 (4.18). Built 1905, 10757grt, 18kts, owned by Allan Line. Armament: 8-4.7in, 2-6pdr (later 6-6in, 2-6pdr). Crew (7.15): 40 officers & 220 crew (bi). In service 13.11.14-31.1.20. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Renamed DROTTNINGHOLM 1920.

VIRGINIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 618. Built 1906, 211grt, Grimsby-reg GY.211. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed VIRGINIAN II 2.15.

VIRTUE, hired motor drifter. Built 1903, 54 net reg tons, Banff-reg BF.1235. In service 9.17-1919.

VIRULENT, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building John Brown. Cancelled 26.11.18.

VISCOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, N.09 (from about 4.16), X.75 (1.18). Launched 21.2.16 Craig Taylor. 2200 tons, 210(pp)x34x12ft. TE 700ihp, 12kts. Sold 1947, later renamed FRECCIA-MARE (rfa)

VISCOUNT, destroyer, Thornycroft V&W-class, ordered 7.16, G.24 (4.18). Launched 29.12.17 Thornycroft. 1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x30x11ft.Turbine 30000shp, 35kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1918. Sold 20.3.45, BU 5.47 Clayton & Davie.

VITALITY, hired trawler, Adty No 1481. Built 1914, 202grt, Scarborough-reg SH.63. In service 5.15-10.17 as minesweeper. Mined 20.10.17 off Orford Ness.

VITOL, Admiralty- owned RFA blue-ensign oiler, Belgol-class, X.76 (1.18). Launched 24.5.17 Greenock & Grangemouth. 4900tons, 355(oa), 320(pp)x41x20ft. TE 3375ihp, 14kts. Sunk 7.3.18 by U-boat in Irish Sea (J/C/D/He/rfa/un; ADM.137/733)

VITRUVIA, fleet messenger, Y4.15. Built 1913, 4753grt. In service 10.3.15-9.6.15, flew red ensign; oiler (Y7.79) from 10.6.15.

VITTORIA, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.96 (1.18), G.05 (10.18). Launched 29.10.17 Swan Hunter. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Torpedoed 1.9.19 by Russian MTB in Baltic.

VITTORIA, decoy or Q-ship – see PARGUST (ex-VITTORIA), chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.540) conversion.

VIVACIOUS, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.32 (1917), G.71 (1.18), G.01 (4.18). Launched 13.11.17 Yarrow. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 4.3.47, BU 10.48 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

VIVANTI, hired trawler, Adty No 3264. Built 1915, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.878. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.16-3.17 as minesweeper. Foundered 7.3.17 off Fairlight, Hastings.

VIVID, harbour service, base ship, Devonport, renamed VIVID (old) 1920, renamed YC.37, hulk by 1923 (ex-CUCKOO, ex-flatiron gunboat, Ant-class), built 1873, 254 tons. Sold 1958.

VIVID (9.21), depot ship – see CAMBRIAN, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Astraea-class. Sold 2.23.

VIVID (6.22) – see MARSHAL NEY, monitor, Marshal Ney-class.

VIVIEN, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, G.39 (6.18). Launched 16.2.18 Yarrow. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 18.2.47, BU 4.48 Metal Ind, Charlestown,

VIXEN, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, D.44 (1914), D.74 (9.15), D.95 (1.18). Launched 29.3.00 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 17.3.21 Ward, Grays.

VOLAGE, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building John Brown. Cancelled 26.11.18.

VOLANA, store carrier, Y8.8. Built 1913, 616grt. In service 31.8.14-22.5.20.

VOLANTE, hired trawler, Adty No 713. Built 1907, 255grt, Grimsby-reg GY.235. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

VOLATILE (12.18) - see VOLCANO, paddle tug

VOLCANO, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building John Brown. Cancelled 26.11.18.

VOLCANO, paddle tug, Dromedary-class. Launched 21.9.99 Barclay Curle. 680 to 700 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27(50 oa)x10ft. 2-stage oscillating 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Portsmouth, believe flew blue ensign, renamed VOLATILE 12.18. Arrived 16.4.57 Ward, Grays.

VOLESUS, hired trawler, Adty No 1454. Built 1913, 293grt, Grimsby-reg GY.851. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 4.15-1920 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Served as EN AVANT in WW2.

VOLHYNIA, store carrier, Y8.5. Built 1911, 617grt. in service as store carrier 12.9.14-5.11.14, collier (Y3.443) from 6.11.14, store carrier again 12.1.15-8.2.19. Later renamed GOWER COAST.

VOLTA, fishing trawler. Built 1890, 157grt, Hull-reg H.111. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

VOLTURNUS, store carrier, Y8.7. Built 1913, 615grt. In service 1.9.14-1.11.19. Mined 11.19 off the Scottish Coast.

VOLUME, Admiralty wood drifter, building Colby. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. Completed for commercial service, renamed GO AHEAD 1919. Served as GO AHEAD in WW2.

VOLUNTEER, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, D.71 (11.19). Launched 17.4.19 Denny. c1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29ftx11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Sold 4.3.47, BU M. Brechin, Granton 4.48.

VOLUNTEER, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 112grt, South Shields-reg SSS.8. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

VOLUNTEER, mooring vessel, Trinculo-class, X.38 (1916), X.77 (1.18). Launched 17.3.16 C. Rennoldson. 750 tons, 152(oa), 135(pp)x26x10ft. 500ihp, 9.5kts. Boom defence duty at Devonport to 1918. Renamed VOLENS 3.19. Sold 1947 Tees Conservancy, renamed VOLENS

VOORUITGANG, decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 10 (ex-HELGOLAND, ex-VOORUITGANG, ex-HOOGEZAND II), brigantine conversion.

VORTIGERN, destroyer, Admiralty V-class, ordered 7.16, F.35 (1917), G.21 (1.18), G.03 (4.18). Launched 15.10.17 White. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt (5 tt in 1921, 6 tt from 1923). Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Torpedoed 15.3.42 by MTB off Cromer.

VOTARY, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, building Denny. Cancelled 12.4.19.

VOYAGER, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, G.36 (6.18), G.16 (9.18). Launched 8.5.18 Stephen. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. To RAN 10.33. Grounded 23.9.42, S. Timor, destroyed by crew.

VULCAIN, hired rescue tug, W.71 (9.18). Built 1903, 200grt. In service 5.1.15-7.6.15, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917, rescue tug 7.10.17-17.1.19.

VULCAN, hired screw tug. Built 1893, 288grt. In service 30.7.14-8.8.14. 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.

VULCAN, sea-going depot ship, torpedo boat carrier conversion, N.70 (1914), N.4A (1.18). Launched 13.6.89 Portsmouth DY. 6620 tons, 373(oa), 350(pp)x58x22ft. TE 12000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 8-4.7in, 8-6pdr. (8-4.7in removed, 4-3pdr added 11.15). Armour: 5in deck. Submarine depot ship with 7th S/M Flotilla, Leith 1914-16, then flotillas at Humber, Berehaven and Blyth. Training ship 2.31. Renamed DEFIANCE III 2.31. Sold 9.55, BU in Belgium.

VULCAN II, depot ship – see LILY, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Acacia-type.

VULTURE, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, N.50 (1914), D.75 (9.15), (no pendant. 1.18). Launched 22.3.98 Thomson. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Sold 27.5.19 Hayes, Porthcawl.

VULTURE, hired trawler, Adty No 310. Built 1899, 190grt, Hull-reg H.470. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-3.18 as minesweeper. Renamed VULTURE II 2.15. Sunk 16.3.18 in collision In Loch Eriboll.

 


 

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WOODCOCK, river gunboat (CyberHeritage)

 

W-class submarines, W.1-W.4 (I-Pendant No, replaced by class and number, mid-1915), 340/500 tons, 171(oa)x15x9ft. Diesel/electric 750/480hp, 13/8kts. Armament: 1-3in AA, 2-18in tt.

W.1, submarine, W-class, I.6A. Launched 19.11.14 Armstrong. 10th Flotilla, Humber 1915-16. Ceded to Italy 23.8.16, discarded 1919.

W.2 submarine, W-class, I.7A. Launched 15.2.15 Armstrong. 10th Flotilla, Humber 1915-16. Ceded to Italy 23.8.16, discarded 1919.

W.3 submarine, W-class, I.8A. 17ft beam. Launched 28.7.15 Armstrong. Ceded to Italy 23.8.16, discarded 1919.

W.4 submarine, W-class, I.9A. 17ft beam. Launched 11.9.15 Armstrong. Ceded to Italy 7.8.16. Lost 8.17 in Italian service.

 


 

W. A. MASSEY, hired drifter, Adty No 736. Built 1907, 84grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1090. In service 1.15-10.15 as net vessel. Mercantile loss 11.3.18.

W. E. DORRINGTON, hired patrol tug, T.12. Built 1906, 175grt. In service for short time as unarmed patrol boat, Liverpool area 30.10.14-26.11.14, then other service.

W. ELLIOTT, hired drifter, Adty No 1092, 1961. Built 1908, 60grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.423. In service 2.15-2.18 as net vessel. Sunk 15.2.18 by German destroyers in the Dover Straits.

W. H. LEASK, hired drifter. Built 1903, 86grt, Peterhead-reg PD.473. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

W. H. PODD, hired trawler, Adty No 154. Built 1914, 225grt, Milford Haven-reg M.1. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

W. J. R. (ex-EIGHTEEN), hired drifter, Adty No 1389. Built 1901, 78grt, Peterhead-reg PD.150. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

W. N., lighter/barge. Built 1909, 114grt. Served as BDV lighter 14.9.17-24.12.19.

W. P. G., hired drifter, Adty No 1522, 2734. Built 1915, 94grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.174. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919.

W S BAILEY, decoy or Q-ship - see WALTER S BAILEY, hired trawler.

W. S. BURTON, hired trawler, Adty No 3037. Built 1917, 234grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.86. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as STAR OF THE WAVE in WW2.

WADSWORTH, decoy or Q-ship (true identity not known).

WAFT, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4191. Delivered 11.9.19, Scott, Bowling. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 9.1.20, renamed GENIUS 1921. Served as GENIUS in WW2.

WAGER, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Denny. Cancelled 12.4.19.

WAHINE, fleet messenger, later minelayer, mercantile conversion, Y4.51 (pendant. no), N.5A (1.18). Built 1913, 4436grt, 21kts. Fleet messenger 17.7.15-27.5.16. Fitted out as minelayer at Blackwall. Armament: 2-14pdr (Turkish), 2-6pdr AA, 180 mines, commissioned 22.7.16. Listed to 17.2.20.

WAKE, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Denny. Cancelled 26.11.18.

WAKEFUL (Si dormiam capiar, 'If I sleep I will be caught'), destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, F.37 (1.18). Launched 6.10.17 John Brown. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Torpedoed 29.5.40 by MTB off Dunkirk.

WAITEMATA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1908, 5,432grt - lost 14.7.18, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

WAITOMO, decoy or Q-ship - see INTABA, flotilla supply ship.

WALDEGRAVE, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Denny. Cancelled 26.11.18.

WALDORF, hired trawler, Adty No 854. Built 1913, 293grt, Grimsby-reg GY.927. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as ALFREDIAN in WW2.

WALFISCH, hired screw tug. Built 1914, over 70grt. In service as BDV, 24.12.14-19.2.19. 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.

WALKER, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, G.22 (1.18), G.08 (4.18). Launched 29.11.17 Denny. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 15.3.46, BU Arnott Young.

WALKERDALE, hired drifter. Built 1911, 99grt, Buckie-reg BCK.84. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

WALLACE, destroyer leader, Shakespeare-class, ordered 4.17, D.3A (2.19). Launched 26.10.18 Thornycroft. 1750 tons, 329(oa), 318(pp)x31x12ft. Turbine 40000shp, 36kts. Armament: 5-4.7in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Sold 20.3.45, BU Clayton & Davie.

WALLACE, fishing trawler. Built 1883, 100grt, Granton-reg GN.12. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

WALLAROO (ex-PERSIAN, renamed 4.90), light cruiser, ex-3rd class protected cruiser, Pearl-class, N.82 (1914), N.6A (1.18). Launched 5.2.90 Armstrong. 2,575 tons, 278(oa), 265(pp)x41x15ft. TE 7500ihp, 19kts. Armament: 8-4.7in, 8-3pdr. Armour: 2.5in deck, 2in guns. Harbour service 1906, commissioned as guardship in the Gunfleet, off Essex coast 11.14-1915, depot ship WALLINGTON from 3.19. Sold 27.2.20 G. Sharpe.

WALLASEY, hired patrol tug, T.5. Built 1903, 149grt. In service for short time as unarmed patrol boat, Liverpool area 29.10.14-10.12.14. To War Dept.

WALLENA, hired trawler, Adty No 907. Built 1914, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.12. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

WALLFLOWER, 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.78 (1.16), T.89 (1.18). Launched 8.11.15 Irvine. 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 28.8.31, Ward, Inverkeithing.

WALLINGTON (1918) – see ST.GEORGE, hired yacht, Special Service Vessel.

WALLINGTON, hired trawler, Adty No 1659. Built 1911, 259grt, Grimsby-reg GY.599. Armament: 1-6pdr AA as boom defence vessel. In service 12.14-1919 as 1-12pdr as minesweeper 9.18. Renamed ORIFLAMME 9.18.

WALLINGTON (1919), depot ship – see WALLAROO, light cruiser, Pearl-class.

WALPOLE, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, F.15 (9.18). Launched 12.2.18 Doxford. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 8.2.45, BU Ward, Grays.

WALPOLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1625. Built 1914, 302grt, Grimsby-reg GY.269. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919. Renamed WALPOLE II 2.18.

WALRUS, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, G.17 (4.18). Launched 27.12.17 Fairfield. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Stranded 12.2.38 in Filey Bay, sold 5.3.38 T. Round, Scarborough, BU 10.38 Dunston.

WALRUS, listed as patrol vessel, ex-German tug captured 9.14 at Duala. Armed with 1-3pdr. Served in West Africa.

WALRUS, hired screw tug. Built 1889, 39grt. In service 6.17-7.20. Flew red ensign

WALTER BURKE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3532. Launched 3.9.17, 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 hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922, same name, renamed GONERBY 1924.

WALTER CANE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4456, building George Brown. Cancelled after 11.18. Not known if completed for commercial service.

WALTER S. BAILEY, hired trawler, Adty No 265. Built 1902, 244grt, Hull-reg H.546. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper armed with 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. Also Q-ship (aka MAY FLOWER, W. S. BAILEY) 10.17-11.18 armed with 1-4in, 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT.

WALTHAM, hired trawler, Adty No 689. Built 1897, 162grt, Grimsby-reg GY.303. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-10.17 as minesweeper. Disappeared 10.10.17 off Isle of Man, presumed sunk by U-boat.

WALTON, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Denny. Cancelled 26.11.18.

WALTON BELLE, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 579. Built 1897, 465grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 22.12.15-19.5.20. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant, hospital carrier 6.5.19, designated HC.3 5.19. Served as ESSEX QUEEN in WW2.

WALWYNS CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1774. Built 1913, 255grt, Swansea-reg SA.9. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

WANDERER, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, D.74 (9.19). Launched 1.5.19 Fairfield. c1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29ftx11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Sold 31.1.46, BU Hughes Bolckow.

WANDERER, paddle ferry, minesweeper from 1918.

WANDERER (ex-LADY MARGARET), ferry service vessel, described as special service vessel, Fishery flag No. Fy.1237 as minesweeper. Launched 12.6.95 McMillan. 589 tons, 216(oa), 210(pp)x25x6ft. Paddle diagonal compound 1400ihp, 16kts. Purchased 3.08. Renamed LIBERTY in 1913. Ferry service Chatham-Sheerness 1914-17, minesweeper (Fy.1237pendant), armed with 2-6pdr, based on the Tyne 6.17-18, renamed WARDEN 6.17, later to ferry service at Chatham. Sold 28.11.21 J. Hall, Rochester to BU.

WANETA, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1910, 1,683grt - lost 30.5.18, Atlantic off S Ireland (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

WAPELLO, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1912, 5,516grt - lost 15.6.17, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

WAPITI, hired screw tug. Built 1915, 208grt. In service 7.12.15-23.8.19. 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.

WAPPING (ex-ANDREW JOLLIFFE), hired screw tug. Built 1894, 180grt. In service 26.8.14-25.2.20. 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.

WAR AFRIDI, RFA oiler/freighting tanker, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.337. Launched 11.11.19  Duncan. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Hulk 1.49. Sold 1958 at Hong Kong to BU (rfa)

WAR ANGLER, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. 5,210grt/6,500dwt - attacked 28.5.18, Atlantic off SW Ireland (H/br),

WAR BAHADUR, RFA oiler/freighting tanker, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.319. Launched 4.11.18 Armstrong. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Arrived 9.46 Hughes Bolckow (rfa)

WAR BHARATA, RFA oiler, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.336. Launched 24.11.19 Palmer. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa),400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Sold 1947, renamed WOLF ROCK (rfa)

WAR BRAHMIN, RFA oiler/freighting tanker, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.338. Launched 28.11.19 Lithgows. 11600tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Hulk 1949. Arrived 5.2.60 atSpezia to BU (rfa)

WAR CASTLE, store carrier, Y8.124. Built 1918, 5685grt. Ex-collier (Y3.2377), in service as store carrier 15.5.19-11.10.19. Renamed BRADCLYDE 1919.

WAR COUNCIL, Admiralty chartered collier, completed 7.17, 5,875grt - lost 16.10.18, Central Mediterranean (H/L/br/te/un)

WAR CYPRESS, store carrier, Y8.131. Built 1917, 5167grt. Ex-collier (Y3.1883), in service as store carrier 22.6.19-3.11.19. Sold, delivered 1.12.19, renamed LEOPOLD L. D.

WAR DIWAN, RFA oiler/freighting tanker, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.333. Launched 28.6.19 Lithgows. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Mined 16.12.44 off the Schelde(rfa)

WAR DOWN, store carrier, Y8.116. Built 1918, 3099grt. Ex-collier (Y3.2455), in service as store carrier 5.2.19-9.7.19. Sold, delivered 27.10.19, renamed GRAIG.

WAR DUKE, hired trawler, Adty No 1268. Built 1917, 246grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1037. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

WAR GAEKWAR, oiler (rfa - not listed as RFA), Z-type, War-class. Launched 28.8.19 Lithgows. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Sold 1921, renamed CARDITA (rfa)

WAR GASCON, store carrier, Y8.122. Built 1919, 5180grt. In service 9.5.19-28.8.19. Sold, delivered 18.9.19, renamed ZOVETTO.

WAR GHURKA, oiler (rfa – not listed as RFA), Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.321. Launched 1918 Irvine. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Sold 1921, renamed CAPRELLA. Served as ATHELSTANE in WW2 (rfa)

WAR GRANGE, store carrier, Y8.118. Built 1917, 3110grt. Ex-collier (Y3.1898), in service as store carrier 11.3.19-31.7.19. Sold 9.8.19, renamed GIGLIO.

WAR GREY, hired trawler, Adty No 3342. Built 1917, 246grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1033. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 7.17-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

WAR HINDOO, RFA oiler/freighting tanker, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.334. Launched 30.9.19 Hamilton. 11600tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Arrived 9.5.58 Hughes Bolckow (rfa)

WAR JEMADAR, oiler (rfa – not listed as RFA),, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.299. Launched 29.8.18 Laing. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Sold 1921, renamed CLIONA (rfa)

WAR KRISHNA, RFA oiler/freighting tanker, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.335. Launched 24.10.19 Swan Hunter. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Sold 1948 as hulk (rfa)

WAR LEMUR, store carrier, Y8.99. Built 1918, 5185grt. Ex-collier (Y3.2254), in service as store carrier 25.9.18-1.19. Sold, delivered 27.1.19, renamed VERENTIA.

WAR MAGPIE, store carrier, Y8.137. Built 1918, 5205grt. Ex-collier (Y3.2335), in service as store carrier 30.7.19-13.11.19. Sold, delivered 24.11.19, renamed ARABISTAN.

WAR MANGO, store carrier, Y8.106. Built 1918, 2499grt. in service as store carrier 6.10.18-25.1.19, collier (Y3.2359) from 26.1.19. Sold, delivered 26.10.19, renamed WARCUTA.

WAR MEHTAR, RFA oiler/freighting tanker, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.340. Launched 9.10.19 Armstrong. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Sunk 20.11.41 by German S.104 offYarmouth (rfa)

WAR MUSIC, store carrier, Y8.136. Built 1918, 6498grt. Ex-collier (Y3.2441), in service as store carrier 7.7.19-3.9.19. Sold, delivered 3.9.19, renamed GLENSPEY.

WAR NAWAB, RFA oiler, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.330. Launched 13.6.19 Palmer. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa),400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Hulk 11.46. Arrived 26.7.58 at Troon to BU (rfa)

WAR NIZAM, RFA oiler/freighting tanker, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.303. Launched 8.18 Palmer. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Sold 1947, renamed BASINGHALL (rfa)

WAR PATHAN, RFA oiler/freighting tanker, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.326. Launched 19.3.19 Laing. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Sold 1947, renamed BASINGBANK (rfa)

WAR PINDARI, RFA oiler/freighting tanker, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.341. Launched 29.12.19 Lithgows. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Sold 1947, renamed DEEPDALE H (rfa)

WAR RAJAH, oiler (rfa – not listed as RFA), Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.317. Launched 5.11.18 SwanHunter. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Sold 1920, renamed BRITISH SAILOR (rfa)

WAR RANEE, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler (rfa – not listed as RFA), Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.277. Launched 1918 Swan Hunter. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Attacked 5.9.18, Atlantic. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920. Sold 1920, renamed CORBIS (H/D/br/rfa)

WAR SEPOY, RFA oiler/freighting tanker, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.322. Launched 5.12.18 Gray. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Sunk 7.9.40 as blockship at Dover after bomb damage (rfa)

WAR SHIKARI, oiler (rfa – not listed as RFA), Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.325. Launched 29.1.19 Lithgows. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Sold 1921, renamed CHITON (rfa)

WAR SIRDAR, RFA oiler/freighting tanker, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.339. Launched 6.12.19 Laing. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Stranded 28.2.42 near Batavia, Japanese HONAN MARU; sunk 28.3.45 by US submarine (rfa)

WAR SUBADAR, oiler (rfa – not listed as RFA), Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.288. Launched 26.6.18 Gray. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Sold 1921, renamed CRENATULA. Served as MARIT in WW2 (rfa)

WAR SUDRA, RFA oiler/freighting tanker, Z-type, War-class, pendant Y7.342. Launched 18.3.20 Palmer. 11600 tons avg. 415(oa), 400(pp)x52x24ft. TE 3000ihp, 10kts. Most of class flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Sold 1948, renamed GERMAINE (rfa)

WAR WING, hired trawler, Adty No 3286. Built 1914, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.857. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

WAR WOLF, store carrier, Y8.127. Built 1917, 5875grt. Ex-collier (Y3.2001), in service as store carrier 22.5.19-3.10.19. Sold, delivered 17.10.19, renamed COMMANDANT MAGES,

WARBLER, hired trawler, Adty No 412. Built 1912, 192grt, Hull-reg H.507. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

WARLAND, hired trawler, Adty No 1626. Built 1913, 214grt, Grimsby-reg GY.819. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

WARLORD, hired trawler, Adty No 1444. Built 1914, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.341. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

WARNER, decoy or Q-ship, cargo ship conversion. Built 1911, 1273grt. In service 17.1.17, armament not listed, other name Q.27. Sunk 13.3.17 by U.61 west of Ireland.

WARREGO, destroyer, Australian I-class. Launched 4.4.11 Fairfield & Cockatoo DY. 700 tons, 246(oa)x24x8ft. Turbine 13000shp, 27kts. Armament: 1-4in, 3-12pdr, 3-18in tt. Pacific 1914-17, then Mediterranean. Log Book Availability. Dismantled from 10.29 at Cockatoo DY.

WARREN, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, building Chatham DY, ex-Fairfield. Cancelled 9.19.

WARRIOR, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Warrior or improved Duke of Edinburgh-class, 18 (1914). Launched 25.11.05 Pembroke DY. 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. Mediterranean 1914, 1st CS Grand Fleet 1914-16. Foundered in tow 1.6.16 after damage at Jutland. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability.

WARRIOR (ex-WAYFARER), hired yacht, Special Service Vessel, Pendant No 090. Built 1904, 1098grt/1266TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 2.17-29.12.18. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Log Book Availability. Served as WARRIOR II in WW2.

WARRIOR, hired rescue tug, W.86 (1.18). Built 1895, 192grt. In service 7.8.14-27.10.19, harbour service before 1917.

WARRIOR II, hired trawler, Adty No 1048. Built 1898, 236grt, Grimsby-reg GY.944. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 2.15-1919.

WARSASH, hired screw tug. Built 1915, 120grt. In service 12.10.15-22.10.19. 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.

WARSPITE, dreadnought battleship, Queen Elizabeth-class, 57 (1914), A9 (1.18), 12 (4.18). Launched 26.11.13 Devonport DY. 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. Sold 12.7.46 for Metal Ind, Faslane, wrecked in tow 23.4.47 in Mounts Bay, wreck sold 6.49 R. H. Bennett.

WARSPITE, harbour service, Marine Society training ship, Greenhithe (ex-WATERLOO, ex-screw 1st rate sailing ship-of-the-line), built 1833, 4579 tons. Burnt 20.1.18.

WARSTAR, hired trawler, Adty No 1633. Built 1914, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.73. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

WARTER PRIORY, hired trawler, Adty No 653. Built 1906, 299grt, Hull-reg H.811. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

WASHINGTON, hired trawler, Adty No 833. Built 1909, 209grt, Grimsby-reg GY.468. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

WARWICK, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, H.38 (4.18) (pendant. cancelled 9.18), G.96 (2.19). Launched 28.12.17 Hawthorn Leslie. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918, Ostend 10 May 1918. Sunk 20.2.44 by U.413 off North Cornwall.

WASHINGTON, hired rescue tug, W.76 (9.18). Built 1881, 167grt. In service 21.12.14-23.4.15, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917, rescue tug 5.12.17-13.2.19.

WATCHER (ex-PLA hopper No. 15), hired screw tug. Built 1911, 583grt. In service 1.16-1919. 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.

WATCHFUL, HQ ship, ex-Coastguard and Fishery Protection, C.77 (1914), C.84 (1.18), C.86 (9.18). Launched 26.4.11 Hall Russell. 612 tons, 154(oa), 145k(pp)x25x12ft. TE 800ihp, 11.5kts. Armament: 2-3pdr. Senior Officer Minesweepers' ship, Sheerness 1914-18. Sold 15.5.20 Newfoundland Government.

WATCHFUL, hired drifter. Built 1903, 88grt, Peterhead-reg PD.498. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

WATCHMAN, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, G.23 (1.18), G.09 (4.18). Launched 2.11.17 John Brown. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 23.7.45, BU Ward, Inverkeithing.

WATERFALL, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4132. Delivered 16.9.19, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, renamed HOMOCEA.

WATERFLY, 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 17.2.23 to Anglo-Persian Oil Co at Basra.

WATERHEN, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, G.28 (9.18). Launched 26.3.18 Palmer. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. To RAN 10.33. Foundered 30.6.41 off Sollum after bomb damage.

WATERLAND, store carrier, Y8.28. Built 1903, 494grt. In service as store carrier 25.10.14-22.3.15, collier (Y3.597) from 23.3.15.

WATERLILY, hired drifter, Adty No 2171. Built 1907, 82grt, Banff-reg BF.595. In service 5.15-7.15 as net vessel. Sunk 23.7.15 in collision off St. Alban's Head.

WATERSHED, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4127. Delivered 18.10.19, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 24.10.19, same name, later renamed SALVIAN. Served as CONVALLARIA in WW2.

WATERSMEET, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4131. Delivered 16.9.19, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, same name, renamed GEORGE BAKER 1922. Served as GEORGE BAKER in WW2.

WATERWAY, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4192, building Scott, Bowling. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

WATERWITCH (ex-Turkish REHID PASHA seized while building), tender, described as special service vessel, P.91 (9.15),X.27 (1.16), X.78 (1.18). Launched 17.10.14 Fairfleld. 400 tons, 165(pp)x26x7ft. 615ihp, 13kts. Served as tender or despatch vessel in Mediterranean. Returned to Turkey 1921,renamed BOSPHORUS No. 71.

WATO, hired rescue tug. Built 1904, 292grt. In service 26.11.17-1921. Served in RAN in WW2.

WATSON, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Devonport DY, ex-Fairfield. Cancelled 9.19.

WAVE, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Fairfield. Cancelled 26.11.18, machinery transferred to WEREWOLF 11.18.

WAVE (ex-Turkish BUYAK ADA seized while building), tender, described as special service vessel, N.60 (9.15), X.79 (1.18).Launched 1914 Rennie Forrestt. 400 tons, 165(pp)x26x7ft. 615ihp, 13kts. Served as tender or despatch vessel in Mediterranean. Renamed WAYWARD 11.19. Foundered in tow 11.11.22 off Anatolia.

WAVECREST, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4193, building Scott, Bowling. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

WAVELET, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4121. Delivered 21.2.19, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, renamed OCEAN DAWN.

WAVENEY, destroyer, River-class, two short funnels, designated E-class, N.79 (1914), D.35 (9.15), D.96 (1.18), H.86 (9.18). Launched 16.4.03 Hawthorn Leslie. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 10.2.20 Ward, Grays.

WAVENEY II, hired drifter, Adty No 1878. Built 1902, 58grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.745. In service 9.15-10.16 as net vessel. Sank 27.10.16 while in tow to Ramsgate after being disabled by German destroyers in the Dover Straits.

WAVERLEY, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 932. Built 1899, 449grt. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 21.9.15-9.7.20. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Served in WW2.

WAY (ex-WAVERLEY), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 840. Built 1885, 240grt. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.5.17-20.5.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

WAYFARER, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16 from Yarrow. Cancelled 4.17 and replaced by order for S-class TORCH.

WAYNFLETE, fishing trawler. Built 1901, 157grt, Grimsby-reg GY.746. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

WEAL, hired drifter. Built 1908, 93grt, Inverness-reg INS.534. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

WEAR, destroyer, River-class, four funnels closely paired, designated E-class, N.92 (1914), (no Pendant 9.15). Launched 21.1.05 Palmer. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Mediterranean 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 4.11.19 Ward, Grays.

WEAR, hired drifter, Adty No 1012. Built 1907, 82grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1039. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed WEAR II 2.15.

WEARSIDER, store carrier, Y8.110. Built 1912, 597grt. In salvage service 7.11.18-18.1.19.

WEAZEL, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Fairfield. Cancelled 26.11.18.

WEAZEL (ex-Sir W. Green), tender to depot ship or training establishment, described as special service vessel. Built1886, 110 tons. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. Renamed STOAT 12.18. Sold 14.9.23.

WEELSBY, decoy or Q-ship - see MALTA, hired trawler.

WEENIE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 33. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

WEIGELIA, hired trawler, Adty No 153. Built 1911, 262grt, Milford Haven-reg M.96. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-2.16 as minesweeper. Mined 28.2.16 off Dover.

WELBECK, hired trawler, Adty No N.4A, N.8A. Built 1915, 302grt, Grimsby-reg GY.455. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1920 as minelayer. Served as OHM in WW2.

WELCOME, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, building Hawthorn Leslie. Cancelled 12.4.19.

WELCOME BOYS, hired drifter, Adty No 1010. Built 1908, 92grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.11. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

WELCOME FRIEND, hired drifter, Adty No 1020. Built 1914, 94grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.375. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel. Renamed SAREPTA 7.18.

WELCOME HOME, hired drifter, Adty No 1098. Built 1906, 77grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.402. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

WELCOME STAR, hired drifter, Adty No 2170. Built 1907, 81grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.522. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

WELFARE, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, building Hawthorn Leslie. Cancelled 12.4.19.

WELFARE, hired drifter. Built 1903, 79grt, Banff-reg BF.1296. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

WELLAND, destroyer, River-class, four funnels open paired, designated E-class. Launched 14.4.04 Yarrow. 590 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 30.6.20 Ward, Preston.

WELLAND, hired drifter, Adty No 2299. Built 1906, 72grt, Inverness-reg INS.1. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed WELLAND II 5.15.

WELLESLEY, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Hawthorn Leslie. Cancelled 26.11.18.

WELLHOLME, decoy or Q-ship, motor ketch conversion. Built 1916, 113grt. In service 4.9.17, armament not listed, other name DANTON. Sunk 30.1.18 by submarine in Channel.

WELLHOLME, decoy or Q-ship - see also THORNHILL, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.260) conversion.

WELSHMAN (also C.230, borne with name from about 1920), small berthing tug. Built Bow Mclachlan. 92 tons. Purchased 1901, believe flew blue ensign. Sold c1947.

WELSHMAN, store carrier, Y8.123. Built 1891, 5730grt. In service 25.5.19-5.11.19.

WELWYN, hired drifter, Adty No 1903. Built 1914, 78grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.376. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

WEM (ex-WALMER), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.86 (early 1919), N.A6 (11.19). Launched 12.9.19 Simons. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 22.4.21, renamed DESHALPUR.

WEMBDON, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Simons. Cancelled 17.12.18.

WEMYSS, hired trawler, Adty No 475. Built 1905, 167grt, Granton-reg GN.28. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

WENDY (ex HS.85), 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 1919 by Edwards, Millwall, 151grt. Renamed EARLY 1920. Sold 4.20, renamed FABIA.

WENLOCK, hired drifter, Adty No 3241. Built 1910, 74grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.480. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.15-1920 as net vessel.

WENNING (ex-EMDEN), store carrier, Y8.19. Built 1887, 787grt. In service as store carrier 8.10.14-1.2.15, armament carrier (Y2.39) from 2.2.15.

WENSUM, hired drifter. Built 1901, 56grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.250. In service 2.16-1919 as examination vessel.

WEREWOLF destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18 originally from Hawthorn Leslie, launched 17.7.19 White, machinery transferred from WAVE 11.18. Cancelled 9.19.

WERRIBEE, decoy or Q-ship - see THORNHILL, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.260) conversion.

WESSEX, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, F.32 (6.18). Launched 12.3.18 Hawthorn Leslie. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sunk 24.5.40 by A/C off Calais.

WEST ACRE (also C.9), tug, West-class. One of 11 of class completed (six cancelled), built for Director of Inland Waterways for cross-channel barge towing, loaned to War Office, later reverted to Admiralty. Launched 1918 Yarwood. 131-161 tons gross. 88(pp)x21x9(deep) ft. Compound 430ihp,10kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 1950, renamed LAVERNOCK.

WEST ANGLIA, hired drifter, Adty No 1825. Built 1910, 75grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.528. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 7.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

WEST BAY, tug, West-class. One of 11 of class completed (six cancelled), built for Director of Inland Waterways for cross-channel barge towing, loaned to War Office, later reverted to Admiralty. Launched 10.10.18 Yarwood. 131-161 tons gross. 88(pp)x21x9(deep) ft. Compound 430ihp,10kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 23.7.53, renamed LARKSPUR.

WEST BRAE, tug, West-class, building Edwards. Cancelled 1919-

WEST COCKER (should have been spelt WEST COKER, but error retained), tug, West-class. One of 11 of class completed (six cancelled), built for Director of Inland Waterways for cross-channel barge towing, loaned to War Office, later reverted to Admiralty. Launched 1919 Philip. 131-161 tons gross. 88(pp)x21x9(deep) ft. Compound 430ihp,10kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sunk 9.4.42 by A/C at Malta; BU 7.43.

WEST CREEK, tug, West-class. One of 11 of class completed (six cancelled), built for Director of Inland Waterways for cross-channel barge towing, loaned to War Office, later reverted to Admiralty. Launched 24.12.18 Yarwood. 131-161 tons gross. 88(pp)x21x9(deep) ft. Compound 430ihp,10kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 1948, renamed MARGARET LAMEY.

WEST DEAN, tug, West-class. One of 11 of class completed (six cancelled), built for Director of Inland Waterways for cross-channel barge towing, loaned to War Office, later reverted to Admiralty. Launched 1919 Philip. 131-161 tons gross. 88(pp)x21x9(deep) ft. Compound 430ihp,10kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sunk 28.4.42 by A/C at Malta.

WEST HEATH, tug, West-class. One of 11 of class completed (six cancelled), built for Director of Inland Waterways for cross-channel barge towing, loaned to War Office, later reverted to Admiralty. Launched 1918 Crabtree. 131-161 tons gross. 88(pp)x21x9(deep) ft. Compound 430ihp,10kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 6.21 Crichton Thompson, renamed ASTRID. Served as SALVO in WW2.

WEST HILL, tug, West-class. One of 11 of class completed (six cancelled), built for Director of Inland Waterways for cross-channel barge towing, loaned to War Office, later reverted to Admiralty. Launched 1919 Crabtree. 131-161 tons gross. 88(pp)x21x9(deep) ft. Compound 430ihp,10kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 6.21 Crichton Thompson, renamed DIRECTOR JACK LETZER.

WEST HOPE, tug, West-class. One of 11 of class completed (six cancelled), built for Director of Inland Waterways for cross-channel barge towing, loaned to War Office, later reverted to Admiralty. Launched 1919 Crabtree. 131-161 tons gross. 88(pp)x21x9(deep) ft. Compound 430ihp,10kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 6.21 Crichton Thompson, resold 6.9.29, renamed BALLINDALLOCH

WEST HYDE, tug, West-class. One of 11 of class completed (six cancelled), built for Director of Inland Waterways for cross-channel barge towing, loaned to War Office, later reverted to Admiralty. Launched 1919 Crabtree. 131-161 tons gross. 88(pp)x21x9(deep) ft. Compound 430ihp,10kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 1948, renamed SEASIDER.

WEST LING, tug, West-class, building Philip. Cancelled, sold 17.12.19 to builder and completed, renamed NOVADOR.

WEST MEON (also H.S.102), tug, West-class, building Edwards. Cancelled, sold 24.11.19 to builder, not known if completed.

WEST MILL, tug, West-class, building Philip. Cancelled, sold 17.12.19 to builder and completed, renamed NAVEGADOR.

WEST PORT, tug, West-class, building Philip. Cancelled, sold 17.12.19 to builder and completed, renamed SIR ALFRED PALMER.

WEST VALE, tug, West-class, building Edwards. Cancelled, sold 24.11.19 to builder, not known if completed.

WEST WALES, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1912, 4,831grt - lost 21.1.18, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

WEST WELL, tug, West-class. One of 11 of class completed (six cancelled), built for Director of Inland Waterways for cross-channel barge towing, loaned to War Office, later reverted to Admiralty. Launched 1919 Philip. 131-161 tons gross. 88(pp)x21x9(deep) ft. Compound 430ihp,10kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 10.19, renamed FRANK DIXON.

WEST WINCH, tug, West-class. One of 11 of class completed (six cancelled), built for Director of Inland Waterways for cross-channel barge towing, loaned to War Office, later reverted to Admiralty. Launched 1919 Payne, Bristol. 131-161 tons gross. 88(pp)x21x9(deep) ft. Compound 430ihp,10kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 24.11.20 Gueret Gait & Co, same name.

WESTBOROUGH, store carrier, Y8.84. Built 1901, 3811grt. Ex-collier (Y3.195) (ex-BEECHLEY), in service as store carrier 23.4.18-5.12.18.

WESTBOURNE, hired rescue tug. Built 1911, 185grt. In service 31.10.16-23.7.19, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

WESTBURY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1904, 3,097grt - lost 31.8.17, Atlantic off SW Ireland (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

WESTCOCK (ex-LADY JACKSON), hired screw tug. Built 1898, 138grt. In service 13.8.15-22.9.15. 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.

WESTCOTT, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, F.03 (4.18). Launched 14.2.18 Denny. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 8.1.48, BU Arnott Young.

WESTERN COAST, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1916, 1,394grt - lost 17.11.17, English Channel (H/L/Lr/dk/te/un/wi)

WESTERN QUEEN – see WESTWARD HO, paddle minesweeper.

WESTHOPE - see WESTWARD HO, paddle minesweeper.

WESTMINSTER, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, F.02 (4.18). Launched 24.2.18 Scotts. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 4.3.47, BU 8.48 Metal Ind.

WESTPHAL, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18 originally from Hawthorn Leslie, building White. Cancelled 12.4.19.

WESTPHALIA, store carrier, Y8.27, Q-ship. Built 1913, 1030grt. In service as store carrier 21.10.14-14.6.16, in commissioned service as Q ship, 1467grt from 7.3.17. Purchased 21.11.17, also named CULLIST, HAYLING, JURASSIC and PRIM. Sunk 13.2.18 by U-boat in the Irish Sea.

WESTRAY, hired trawler, Adty No 1277. Built 1912, 207grt, Hull-reg H.390. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.17-1919 as minesweeper.

WESTS, hired drifter, Adty No 2255. Built 1901, 78grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.459. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

WESTWARD HO, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18 originally from Hawthorn Leslie, building White. Cancelled 12.4.19.

WESTWARD HO, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 184. Built 1894, 438grt. Armament: 1-12pdr AA, 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.11.14-20.5.19, intended to be renamed WESTHOPE, but instead renamed WESTERN QUEEN 7.18. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915. Served as WESTWARD HO in WW2.

WESTWARD HO, hired trawler, Adty No 394. Built 1897, 146grt, Hull-reg H.347. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed WESTWARD HO II 5.15.

WESTWOOD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1907, 1,968grt - lost 3.10.18, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

WETHERBY, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 1.17, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 3428, T.41 (9.18). Launched 2.3.18 Murdoch & Murray. 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 10.6.24 Alloa, Charlestown.

WEXFORD, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, N.A7 (11.19). Launched 10.10.19 Simons. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee, resold. DOOMBA (RAN) in WW2.

WEXFORD, hired paddle tug. Built 1888, 141grt. In service 31.7.15-29.4.16. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

WEXFORD COAST, fleet messenger, Y4.53. Built 1915, 423grt. In commissioned service 25.9.15-28.7.15, flew white ensign; Q ship, armed with 1-4 in, 1-12pdr. In commissioned service 13.3.18-18.10.19, also STORE CARRIER 80 (Y8.80), renamed BLARNEY 1919.

WEYBOURNE, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.2N (5.19), T.4N (11.19). Launched 21. 2.19 Inglis. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 4.10.28 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

WEYMOUTH, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Weymouth-class, 03 (1914), 0C (1.18). Launched 18.11.10 Armstrong. 5,250 tons, 453(oa), 430(pp)x48x15ft. Turbine 22000shp, 25kts. Armament: 8-6 in. 1-3in AA, 2-21in tt. Armour: 2in deck. Mediterranean 1914, East Africa 1914-15, Mediterranean 1915-16, 6th LCS Grand Fleet 1916-17, Mediterranean 1917-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 2.10.28 Hughes Bolckow.

WEYMOUTH II, hired trawler, Adty No 939. Built 1903, 178grt, Bristol-reg BL.11. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

WHARFE, store carrier, Y8.2. Built 1890, 914grt. in service as store carrier 26.8.14-2.15, collier (Y3.2419) from 14.11.18.

WHAT NEXT, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 10. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

WHEAT STALK, hired drifter. Built 1910, 72grt, Banff-reg BF.205. In service 1.15-1919 as stores & water carrier. Renamed HECLA II 1.19. Served in WW2.

WHEATBERRY, fleet messenger, Y4.45. Built 1915, 405grt. In commissioned service 6.8.15-14.9.16, flew white ensign.

WHEATEAR, hired motor drifter. Arbroath-reg. In service 5.18-1919.

WHELER, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Scotts. Cancelled 12.4.19.

WHELP, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Pembroke DY, ex-Scotts. Cancelled 9.19.

WHIMBREL, squadron supply ship, Y9.20. Built 1907, 1655grt.In service 14.11.14-5.5.15, flew red ensign.

WHINHILL, store carrier, Y8.11. Built 1914, 478grt. Also assigned pendent Y5.7 (frozen meat ship).

WHINNIE KNOWE, hired drifter. Built 1910, 91grt, Inverness-reg INS.149. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

WHIP, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Scotts. Cancelled 26.11.18.

WHIPPET, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Scotts. Cancelled 26.11.18.

WHIRLBLAST, Admiralty steel drifter. Delivered 31.7.20, Lea SB. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 31.7.20, renamed STELLA AURORAE 1921. Served as JACKEVE in WW2.

WHIRLPOOL, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4129. Launched 10.10.19, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Served as tender. Sold 1947, same name.

WHIRLWIND, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, H.41 (4.18), D.25 (9.18), G.73 (11.18). Launched 15.12.17 Swan Hunter. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918, Ostend 10 May 1918. Sunk 5.7.40 by U.34 SW of Ireland.

WHISK, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4194, building Scott, Bowling. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

WHITAKER, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Denny. Cancelled 26.11.18.

WHITBURN, hired paddle tug. Built 1905, 119grt. Harbour service 30.7.14-1.4.19. Normally flew the red ensign. Served in WW2.

WHITBY, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 164grt, Grimsby-reg GY.524. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

WHITBY ABBEY, screw minesweeper, mercantile conversion, M.35 (2.15), T.09 (9.15), T.90 (1.18). Built 1908, 1188grt. Armament: 2-12pdr. Mediterranean from 1915. In service 10.2.15-23.12.19.

WHITE BEAR, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Fairfield. Cancelled 26.11.18.

WHITE CROSS, hired drifter, Adty No 1255. Built 1896, 101grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.571. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

WHITE DAISY, hired drifter, Adty No 2852. Built 1910, 79grt, Banff-reg BF.271. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

WHITE EAR, hired trawler, Adty No 542. Built 1914, 191grt, Hull-reg H.129. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

WHITE FROST, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4195, building Scott, Bowling. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

WHITE HEAD, store carrier, Y8.1. Built 1880, 1172grt. In service as store carrier 31.8.14-27.10.14, in commissioned service as Special Service Ship from 18.7.15. Sunk 15.10.17 by U-boat 40 miles NNE of Suda Bay.

WHITE HORSES, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4128. Delivered 29.10.19, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 30.4.20, renamed BENACHIE 1920. Served as BENACHIE in WW2.

WHITE LILAC, hired drifter, Adty No 2174. Built 1908, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.1144. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel.

WHITE LILY, hired drifter. Built 1904, 87grt, Buckie-reg BCK.146. In service 8.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

WHITE OAK, hired drifter, Adty No 2101. Built 1913, 75grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.558. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

WHITE ROSE, hired drifter, Adty No 1810. Built 1907, 79grt, Buckie-reg BCK.120. In service 4.15-7.16 as net vessel. Sunk 26.7.16 in collision off Dover.

WHITE ROSE, hired screw tug. Built 1885, 125grt. In service 10.10.18-27.11.18 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.

WHITE ROSE II, hired drifter, Adty No 1247. Built 1900, 94grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.179. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

WHITE SLAVE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 30. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

WHITE SWAN, mine carrier, Y6.2. Built 1903, 2173grt. In service 3.8.14-23.10.14, collier (Y3.4211) from30.10.14. Constructive loss 12.16.

WHITECLOUD, Admiralty steel drifter. Delivered 25.8.20, Lea SB. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 9.12.20, same name, renamed ADMIRAL STARTIN 1922. Served as FISHER LAD in WW2.

WHITEFRIARS, hired trawler, Adty No 1191. Built 1906, 286grt, Hull-reg H.866. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

WHITEHALL, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, D.94 (7.24). Launched 11.9.19 Swan Hunter, completed at Chatham DY. c1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29ftx11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Sold 10.45, BU Ward, Barrow.

WHITEHEAD, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, building Swan Hunter. Cancelled 12.4.19.

WHITEHILL, hired drifter, Adty No 2732. Built 1915, 90grt, Peterhead-reg PD.232. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.15-1919 as net vessel.

WHITING, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class. Launched 26.8.96 Palmer. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. China Station. Log Book Availability. Sold 27.11.19 at Hong Kong.

WHITLEY, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, F.20 (11.18). Launched 13.4.18 Doxford. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Bombed and beached 19.5.40, Belgian Coast.

WHITSHED, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, F.A7 (7.19). Launched 31.1.19 Swan Hunter. c1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29ftx11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Sold 18.2.47, BU King, Gateshead 4.48.

WHOOPER, hired trawler, Adty No 668. Built 1914, 302grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.15. In service 12.14-6.16 as minesweeper. Mined 30.6.16 off Lowestoft.

WICKSTEAD (7.18) - see WYVERN, hired screw tug

WIDGEON, river gunboat, N.71 (11.19). Launched 16.4.04 Yarrow. 195 tons, 165(oa), 160(pp)x24x2ft. Compound 550ihp, 13kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 4 MG. China Station, paid off 12.14. Log Book Availability. Sold 10.31 at Shanghai.

WIDNES (ex-WITHERNSEA), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3448, T.6N (9.18), T.1N (11.19). Launched 28.6.18 Napier & Miller. 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. Damaged by A/C 20.5.41, beached Suda Bay, Crete. German "12.V4" then UJ.2109, sunk 17.10.43 by RN destroyers in Dodecanese.

WIGAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1997. Built 1916, 275grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.241. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

WILANGIL, decoy or Q-ship – see LYCHNIS, convoy sloop.

WILD ROSE, decoy or Q-ship (true identity not known), possible trawler conversion. In service 16.5.17-11.11.18, other name STRATHEARN.

WILD ROSE, hired trawler, Adty No 314. Built 1902, 156grt, North Shields-reg SN.325. In service 8.14-11.18 as minesweeper.

WILD SWAN, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, D.62 (11.19). Launched 17.5.19 Swan Hunter. c1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29ftx11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Sunk 17.6.42 in action, Bay of Biscay.

WILDFIRE, harbour service, base ship, Sheerness; diving tender 1916, renamed GANNET 3.16, base ship at Chatham 6.17, renamed PEMBROKE 6.17 (ex-NYMPHE, ex-composite screw sloop, Nymphe-class), built 1888, 1140 tons. Sold 10.2.20.

WILDRAKE (ex-DRAKE), squadron supply ship, Y9.18. Built 1908, 2267grt. In service 8.10.14-20.5.15, flew red ensign, renamed DRAKE 11.14. Sunk 30.9.17 by S/M gunfire.

WILFRED (ex-WILFRED C), Canadian patrol vessel, hired tug. Built 1897, 99grt. In service from 1918 in Canadian waters.

WILL O' THE WISP, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3964, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery Ł11,500. Delivered 21.10.20, Kitto. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920, renamed WATERWAY, T. R. B. 1921.

WILLET, hired trawler, Adty No 646. Built 1908, 199grt, Hull-reg H.976. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

WILLIAM ABRAHAMS, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Mersey-class, Adty No 3580. 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 SANTINI.

WILLIAM ALLAN, hired trawler, Adty No 719. Built 1914, 203grt, Aberdeen-reg A.165. Armament: 1-13pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

WILLIAM ASHTON, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3620. Launched 1.11.17, Duthie. Units ranged from 194-237grt, 115-122x22ft. Approx. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Loaned to USN 1919, renamed CITY OF PERTH 9.19. Sold 1922, renamed WILLIAM ASHTON.

WILLIAM BARLOW, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3646. Launched 25.4.17, Hall Russell. 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 15.7.20, renamed BEN ARDNA. Served as DORILEEN in WW2.

WILLIAM BARNETT, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3632. 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. Sold 1919 renamed VALERIE W. Served as French AD.355 ROCHE NOIRE in WW2.

WILLIAM BARROW, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3640. Launched 30.4.18, 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. Sold 1921 renamed CLARIBELLE. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM BEATTY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3534. Launched 17.9.17, Smiths Dock. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 4.5.20 renamed CRESSWELL.

WILLIAM BEAUMONT, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3644. Launched 9.7.18, 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 1920, same name, renamed STAR OF SCOTLAND 1928.

WILLIAM BEETON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3652. Launched 20.7.17, C Rennoldson. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. To Maltese Government 1921 renamed GIROLAMO CASSAR.

WILLIAM BELL, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3590. Launched 17.1.18, 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 1920, same name. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM BENNETT, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4408, building Cook, W & G. Cancelled after 11.18. Completed for commercial service, renamed NJORDUR.

WILLIAM BENTLEY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4422. Launched 30.1.19, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed BRACONHILL. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM BIGGS, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3626. Launched 16.8.17, 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. Sold 1920, same name. Served as KINGSCOURT in WW2.

WILLIAM BOND, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3634. Launched 10.1.18, 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. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1919 renamed RIVER ESK. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM BOREHAM, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4437, building Hall Russell. Cancelled after 11.18.

WILLIAM BRADY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3585. Launched 17.12.17, 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 1920, same name. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM BROWIS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3582. Launched 18.10.17, 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. Sold 1922 renamed GONERBY, JOHN in1923. Served as MILFORD QUEEN in WW2.

WILLIAM BROWNING, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3648. Launched 17.5.17, Hall Russell. 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 1919, renamed MADDEN. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM BUNCE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3538. Launched 3.10.17, Smiths Dock. 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 minesweeper. Sold 1920, same name. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM BURTE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4413, building Cook, W & G. Cancelled after 11.18. Completed for commercial service, renamed REBOUNDO. Served as REBOUNDO in WW2.

WILLIAM BUTLER, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3629. Launched 18.10.17, 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.

WILLIAM CABLE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4450, building George Brown. Cancelled after 11.18. Not known if completed for commercial service.

WILLIAM CALDWELL, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3719. Launched 12.6.18, 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 11.5.20, same name. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM CALE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3666. Launched 19.9.17, 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, same name. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM CARBERRY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4479. Delivered 13.12.19, Hepple. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, same name, later, renamed MICAELA DE C.

WILLIAM CARR, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3674. Delivered 4.4.18, 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 1921, same name, later renamed JACQUES II. Served as NAZARETH in WW2.

WILLIAM CARRICK, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3665. Launched 18.9.17, 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. To Indian Government 1920, same name.

WILLIAM CASTLE, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3656. Launched 18.10.17, Hall Russell. Units ranged from 194-237grt, 115-122x22ft. Approx. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, same name.

WILLIAM CHALMERS, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4472. Delivered 30.8.19, Hawthorns. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed CRADOCK.

WILLIAM CHASEMAN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3529. Launched 3.3.17, 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 renamed RADNOR CASTLE. Served as RADNOR CASTLE in WW2.

WILLIAM CHATWOOD, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4467. Delivered 24.3.21, Goole SB. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 renamed BLANC NEZ.

WILLIAM COBURNE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3664. Launched 24.7.17, Bow McLachlan. 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. Served as escort. Sold 1920 renamed CARNAR VON CASTLE.

WILLIAM COGSWELL, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3659. Launched 10.1.18, 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 1921, renamed STRUAN.

WILLIAM CORAN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4452, building George Brown. Cancelled after 11.18. Not known if completed for commercial service.

WILLIAM COURTNEY, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4466. Delivered 2.2.21, Goole SB. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 renamed TERNOISE.

WILLIAM COWLING, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3663. Launched 23.7.17, Bow McLachlan. 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 1922 renamed ASTERBY. Served as NOTRE DAME DE LOURDES in WW2.

WILLIAM CUMMINS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3669. Launched 17.11.17, 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. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1925 renamed ERNEST SOLVAY. Served as NIBLICK in WW2.

WILLIAM DARNOLD, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3722. Launched 11.7.18, 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 11.5.20 renamed CAPE HATTERAS.

WILLIAM DOAK, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3737. Delivered 23.9.18, 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 1922 to Spain renamed ARCILA

WILLIAM DONALDS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4490 building Goole SB Cancelled after 11.18.

WILLIAM DOWNES, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3723. Launched 5.11.17, C Rennoldson. 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, same name.

WILLIAM DRAKE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4483. Delivered 19.5.19, J P Rennoldson. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed EBOR COURT

WILLIAM FALL, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3749. Delivered 29.5.18, Rennie Forrestt 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 3.20 renamed AVONDALE.

WILLIAM FERRINS, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3755. Delivered 3.5.18, Duthie. Units ranged from 194-237grt, 115-122x22ft. Approx. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, same name.

WILLIAM FINDLEY, hired screw tug. Built 1884, 87grt. In service 1.4.18-20.11.19. 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.

WILLIAM FLEMMING, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3746. Delivered 18.5.18, Hepple. Brown,. 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, renamed TRAWLER PRINCE. Served as TRANIO in WW2.

WILLIAM FORBES, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3856. Delivered 25.5.19, Goole SB. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed SYRIAN.

WILLIAM FORD, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4284 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

WILLIAM GIBBONS, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3770. Delivered 14.8.18, Fulierton. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921 renamed NORDZEE I.

WILLIAM GILLETT, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3766. Delivered 5.11.19, Ritchie G & M. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1925 renamed ADASTRAL. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM GRAY, hired screw tug. Built 1911, 178grt. In service 29.10.14-6.8.19. 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.

WILLIAM GRIFFIN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3765. Delivered 27.11.18, Scott, Bowling. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, same name, renamed TYNEMOUTH CASTLE 1928.

WILLIAM GRIFFTHS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3788. Delivered 21.2.19, George. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed INVERSPEY,

WILLIAM H. HASTIE, hired trawler, Adty No 1999. Built 1916, 229grt, North Shields-reg SN.283. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 7.16-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM HALLETT, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3776. Delivered 7.1.19, Rennie Forrestt. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1920, same name. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM HANBURY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3824. Delivered 30.10.18, Hawthorne. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Ar Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. mament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, same name. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM HANNAM, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4206. Delivered 20.2.19, Duthie. 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 1920, same name. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM HARRISON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4204. Delivered 27.8.19, Rennie Forrestt. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 renamed FLAVIA.

WILLIAM HARVEY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3816. Launched 10.11.19, Fleming & Ferguson. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed RIVER ORCHY. Served as FLIXTON in WW2.

WILLIAM HONNOR, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3796. Launched 26.8.18, Ferguson. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as escort. Sold 1922 renamed GRIMURKAMBAN.

WILLIAM HUMPHRIES, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4205. Delivered 24.12.18, Duthie,. 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, same name.

WILLIAM HUTCHINSON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3818. Delivered 4.4.18, Hawthorns. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1921 renamed ROCHE VELEN. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM INWOOD, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3841. Delivered 30.10.18, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed BLACKWATER 9.20. Sold 1946 renamed SPLEIS.

WILLIAM IVEY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3849. Delivered 14.8.18, Rennie Forrestt. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1920, same name.

WILLIAM JACKSON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3831. Delivered 29.3.18, 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 LORD BYNG. Served as EVELYN ROSE in WW2.

WILLIAM JOHNSON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3843. Delivered 22.11.18, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Loaned to USN 1919. Sold 1921 renamed LORD BIRKENHEAD.

WILLIAM JONES, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3838. Delivered 8.9.18, 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 minesweeper. Renamed BOYNE 9.20.Sold 1946 renamed NYPUBERG.

WILLIAM KING, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3851. Delivered 18.12.18, Williamson. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, same name.

WILLIAM KNIGHT, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4208. Delivered 19.6.19, Duthie. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed HENRICUS. Served as COBBERS in WW2.

WILLIAM LAMBKIN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4209. Delivered 16.7.19, Duthie. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed NELLIE CRAWFORD.

WILLIAM LEECH, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4233. Delivered 12.3.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed EXCELLENT 2.19. Sold 1922 renamed WILLIAM LEECH. Served as French EXCELLENT in WW2.

WILLIAM LEEK, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4211. Delivered 10.10.18, 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 escort. Sold 11.5.20 renamed CAVENDISH. Served as HILDINA in WW2.

WILLIAM LOFT, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4220. Launched 30.8.19, C Rennoldson. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1923 renamed TAMORA. Served as TAMORA in WW2.

WILLIAM MAINLAND, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4269 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

WILLIAM MANNELL, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3512. Launched 23.3.17, 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 escort. Sold 11.5.20, same name. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM MARSHALL, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4267 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

WILLIAM MORRIS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4261 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

WILLIAM MORRISON, hired trawler, Adty No 3217. Built 1915, 211grt, Aberdeen-reg A.355. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.15-11.15 as minesweeper. Mined 28.11.15 near Sunk Head Buoy.

WILLIAM MORTON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4275 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

WILLIAM MUCK, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4265 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

WILLIAM MUIR, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 846. Built 1879, 412grt. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 7.6.17-21.5.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

WILLIAM POULSOM, hired rescue tug, W.87 (1.18). Built 1917, 219grt. In service 1.4.17-24.11.19.

WILLIAM PURDY, hired trawler, Adty No 801. Built 1914, 194grt, North Shields-reg SN.92. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

WILLIAM RAM, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3550. Launched 7.6.17, 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 escort. Sold 1921 renamed LORD CARSON. Served as WELBECK in WW2.

WILLIAM RIVERS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3552. Launched 9.6.17, 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. Sold 1921 renamed MONT CASSEL. Served as French MONT CASSEL in WW2.

WILLIAM SPENCER, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3521. Launched 19.6.17, 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 1924 renamed NORMANBY. Served as ASTROS in WW2.

WILLIAM STROUD, hired trawler. Built 1914, 214grt, Aberdeen-reg A.107. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

WILLIAM SYMONS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3535. Launched 1.10.17, 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 1922 renamed RAY VERNOL. Served as LEPHRETO in WW2.

WILLIAM TENNANT, hired drifter, Adty No 1258. Built 1893, 93grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.472. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-3.18 as net vessel. Sunk 5.3.18 in collision off the Humber.

WILLIAM WESTENBURGH, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Mersey-class, Adty No 3577. Launched 25.1.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921 renamed LORD TALBOT. Served as STAR OF THE REALM in WW2.

WILLIAM WILMOT, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3536. Launched 1.10.17, 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 9.20 in collision with SS MEISSONIER in the Irish Sea.

WILLIWAW, Admiralty steel drifter. Delivered 29.1.20, Brooks. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 3.9.20, same name. Served as MORAY ROSE in WW2.

WILLONYX, hired trawler, Adty No 1747. Built 1915, 327grt, Grimsby-reg GY.544. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-5in BT. In service 8.15-1919 as minesweeper.

WILLOUGHBY, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Swan Hunter. Cancelled 12.4.19.

WILLOW BANK, hired drifter, Adty No 2368. Built 1909, 80grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.518. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

WILLOW BRANCH, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1042) conversion. Built 1892, 3314grt. In service 28.1.17, armament not listed, other names BOMBALA, JUGGLER, VINETROE. Sunk 25.4.18 by submarine E of Cape Verde Islands.

WILSTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1909, 2,611grt - lost 15.2.16, North Sea (H/L/Lr/wi)

WIMPOLE, hired trawler, Adty No 2956. Built 1916, 320grt, Grimsby-reg GY.923. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.16-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Served as ANDANES in WW2.

WINCHELSEA, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, F.40 (4.18). Launched 15.12.17 White. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 20.3.45, BU Rosyth.

WINCHESTER, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, G.43 (4.18). Launched 1.2.18 White. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 5.3.46, BU Ward, Inverkeithing.

WINCHESTER, hired drifter. Built 1907, 94grt, Peterhead-reg PD.410. In service 1.15-1919 on misc. service. Renamed WINCHESTER II 2.18.

WINDFALL, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4135. Delivered 10.5.20, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 10.5.20, same name.

WINDFLOWER, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.1A (1.18). Launched 12.4.18 Workman Clark. 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 7.10.27 Cashmore.

WINDHOWL, Admiralty wood drifter, building Colby. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. Completed for commercial service, renamed HARNSER 1919.

WINDRISE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4196. Delivered 31.8.20, Warren. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 26.11.20, same name. Served as CASSIOPEA in WW2.

WINDSHIFT, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4197. Delivered 23.10.20, Warren. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 22.12.20, same name, renamed QUIET WATERS 1922.

WINDSOR, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, F.12 (9.18). Launched 21.6.18 Scotts. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 4.3.47, BU 6.49 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

WINDSOR, hired trawler, Adty No 2988. Built 1916, 222grt, Grimsby-reg GY.998. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.16-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed WINDSOR II 2.18.

WINDSOR CASTLE, Russian mercantile (original name not known). Armed with 4-4in, carried two CMB's. In service 1918-8.8.19 in support of ''White" Russian forces on Caspian Sea. Handed over to ''White" Russian crews.

WINDWAIL, Admiralty wood drifter, building Colby. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. Completed for commercial service, renamed PLUMER 1919. Served as PLUMER in WW2.

WINDWARD, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4134. Delivered 4.12.19, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 16.12.19, same name, renamed COULIT HEAD 1921. Served as SCARLET THREAD in WW2.

WINDWHISTLE, Admiralty steel drifter, building Duthie. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

WINIFRED, BDV supply vessel, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1894, 288grt. In service 7.15-1920.

WINLATON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1912, 3,270grt - lost 23.8.17, Atlantic off NW Morocco (H/L/Lr/te/un)

WINNER, hired drifter, Adty No 3153. Built 1905, 75grt, Banff-reg BF.1805. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

WINSOME, hired drifter. Built 1907, 80grt, Banff-reg BF.912. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.17-1919 as examination vessel.

WINSTREE, decoy or Q-ship – see ANCHUSA, convoy sloop.

WINTER, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Swan Hunter. Cancelled 26.11.18.

WINTON, decoy or Q-ship – see AUBRIETIA, convoy sloop.

WINTONIA (ex-LADYE MAISRY), hired yacht, Pendant No 020. Built 1894, 168grt/233TM. In service 3.11.14-6.4.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

WIRRAL, store carrier, Y8.85, Q-ship. Built 1890, 308grt. Q ship, in commissioned service as STORE CARRIER 85 from 29.7.18-1.4.19. Sold, renamed STRYMON.

WISHART, destroyer, Thornycroft Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, D.67 (11.19). Launched 18.7.19 Thornycroft. 1345 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x30x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Sold 20.3.45, BU Ward, Inverkeithing.

WISHFUL, hired drifter, Adty No 218. Built 1910, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.661. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper, net vessel.

WISTARIA (may be spelt WISTERIA), 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.79 (1.16), T.91 (1.18). Launched 7.12.15 Irvine. 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 18.1.31, Ward, Inverkeithing.

WISTARIA (ex-LYNTON), hired trawler, Adty No 735. Built 1891, 143grt, Grimsby-reg GY.302. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed WISTARIA II 12.15.

WISTFUL (ex-Vigorous 6.18), destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building John Brown. Cancelled 26.11.18.

WITCH, destroyer, Thornycroft Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, G.A6 (1920). Launched 11.11.19 Thornycroft, completed Devonport DY 3.24. 1345 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x30x11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Sold 7.46, BU Rosyth.

WITHAM, hired drifter, Adty No 1250. Built 1906, 76grt, Scarborough-reg SH.123. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

WITHERINGTON (right, in 1926, James Witherington), destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, D.76 (10.19). Launched 16.4.19 White. c1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29ftx11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Sold 20.3.47 for Metal Ind, wrecked 29.4.47 in tow to Tyne.

WIVENHOE, hired drifter, Adty No 1868. Built 1913, 100grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.336. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

WIVERN, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, D.66 (12.19). Launched 16.4.19 White. c1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29ftx11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Sold 18.2.47, BU Metal Ind, Charlestown.

WIVERN, harbour service, repair hulk, Hong Kong (ex-masted turret ship, Scorpion-class), built 1863, 2750 tons. Sold 5.22.

WIZARD, destroyer, 27-knotter, designated A-class, H.3C (1914, cancelled 4.17) H.7A (1.18). Launched 26.2.95 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.

WOFFINGTON, decoy or Q-ship – see ACTON (ex-HARELDA), cargo ship conversion,

WOKING, decoy or Q-ship - see DJERISSA, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.231) conversion.

WOLF, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, D.98 (1914), D.95 (9.15), D.97 (1.18). Launched 2.6.97 Laird. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla Forth or Grimsby. Sold 1.7.21 Castle, Plymouth.

WOLFE (c1915) – see GENERAL WOLFE, monitor, Lord Clive-class.

WOLFHOUND, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, F.18 (4.18). Launched 14.3.18 Fairtleld. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 18.2.48, BU M. Brechin, Granton.

WOLSELEY, fishing trawler. Built 1903, 159grt, North Shields-reg SN.345. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

WOLSEY, destroyer, Thornycroft V&W-class, ordered 12.16, G.40 (6.18). Launched 16.3.18 Thornycroft. 1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x30x11ft.Turbine 30000shp, 35kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1918. Sold 4.3.47, BU Young, Sunderland.

WOLSEY, decoy or Q-ship - see WORSLEY, hired trawler.

WOLVERINE, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, H.18 (1917). Launched 15.1.10 Cammell Laird. 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 from 1917. Sunk 12.12.17 in collision with sloop ROSEMARY off NW coast of Ireland.

WOLVERINE, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, D.78 (7.20). Launched 17.7.19 White. S c1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29ftx11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 1.46, BU Troon.

WONGANELLA, decoy or Q-ship, Log Book Availability - see THORNHILL, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.260) conversion.

WONGANELLA, decoy or Q-ship - see WELLHOLME, motor ketch conversion, but name not included in WELLHOME's listing.

WOODAXE (ex-T.20), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian T.13-24 group, Axe-class, Adty No. 4336. Launched 3.8.16, Smiths Dock. 296grt/520 tons, 138(oa), 130(pp)x23x12ft. TE 490ihp, 10.5kts. Captured by French AMIRAL AUBE 5.8.18. Armament: 1-75mm. Possibly French crew from 8.18. To French Navy 12.18.

WOODCOCK, river gunboat, close sister to WOODLARK. Built in sections 1897 Thornycroft, relaunched in China 8.4.98. 150 tons, 148(oa), 145(pp)x24x2ft. Compound 550ihp, 13kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 4 MG. China Station, paid off 12.14. Log Book Availability. Sold 3.28 at Hong Kong.

WOODLARK, river gunboat, N.0C (11.19), close sister to WOODCOCK. Built in sections 1897 Thornycroft, relaunched in China 8.4.98. 150 tons, 148(oa), 145(pp)x24x2ft. Compound 550ihp, 13kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 4 MG. China Station, paid off 12.14. Log Book Availability. Sold 7.28 at Hong Kong.

WOODNUT (ex-WOODCOCK), armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.02 (on coming into service), MI.25 (1.18), (no pendant. assigned 6.18). Built 1906, 1470grt, 16kts. Armament: 3-12pdr. In service 15.11.14-31.5.20. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea.

WOODPECKER, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16 from Yarrow. Cancelled 4.17 and replaced by order for S-class TOMAHAWK.

WOOLSTON, destroyer, Thornycroft V&W-class, ordered 12.16, F.08 (6.18). Launched 27.4.18 Thornycroft. 1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x30x11ft.Turbine 30000shp, 35kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1918. Sold 18.2.47, BU Brunton, Grangemouth.

WOOLWICH, sea-going depot ship, Navy order, AC (1914), CA (1.18). Launched 5.9.12 London and Glasgow. 3380 tons, 360(oa), 320(pp)x40x14ft.TE 2600ihp, 13.5kts. Armament: 4-4in, 4-12pdr. Destroyer depot ship at Harwich 1914, Rosyth 1915-18. Sold 23.7.26 Ward, Hayle.

WOONAS, store carrier, Y8.21. Not traced.

WOONDA, hired rescue tug, W.57 (9.18). Built 1915, 305grt. In service, purchased 1915-11.21, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917. Sold.

WORCESTER, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, D 96 (9.22). Launched 24.10.19 White. c1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29ftx11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Renamed YEOMAN 1945. Base ship 1945. BU 9.46 Ward, Grays.

WORCESTER, harbour service, Thames Marine Officers training ship, Greenhithe (ex-FREDERICK WILLIAM, ex-screw 1st rate ship-of-the-line), built 1860, 4725 tons. Sold 7.48.

WORSLEY (also listed as WOLSEY), hired trawler. Built 1913, 309grt, Grimsby-reg GY.814. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 7.15-8.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel, also decoy trap with submarine C.26. Mined 14.8.15 off Aldeburgh.

WRANGLER, boom defence vessel, ex-composite gunboat, Banterer-class. Launched 5.10.80 Vickers, 465 tons. Served in Solent, on boom defence 8.14. Sold 2.12.19 J. H. Lee.

WRANGLER, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building White. Cancelled 9.19.

WREN, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, D.88 (2.23). Launched 11.11.19 Yarrow, completed at Pembroke DY. c1325 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29ftx11ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4.7in, 2-2pdr, 6-21in tt. Sunk 27.7.40 by A/C off Aldeburgh.

WREN, hired trawler, Adty No 682. Built 1897, 166grt, Hull-reg H.215. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919. Renamed WHITETHROAT 7.18.

WRENTHORPE, hired trawler, Adty No 1534. Built 1906, 225grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.80. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

WRESTLER, hired rescue tug, W.88 (1.18). Built 1915, 192grt. In service 14.1.16-17.10.19, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917, renamed WRESTLER II 2.18.

WRESTLER, hired screw tug. Built 1914, 192grt. HM Dockyard service, hired 1916, purchased 1918-6.20, renamed HOTSPUR 1917. Sold, renamed MURIA. 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 MURIA in WW2.

WRESTLER, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, G.31 (6.18). Launched 25.2.18 Swan Hunter. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sold 20.7.44, BU Cashmore.

WRESTLER II (2.18) - see WRESTLER, hired rescue tug.

WREXHAM, armament carrier, Y2.177. Built 1902, 1414grt. In commissioned service 20.11.16-18.10.17. Wrecked 21.6.18.

WRYNECK, destroyer, Admiralty W-class, ordered 12.16, G.05 (11.18). Launched 13.5.18 Palmer. c1300 tons, 312(oa), 300(pp)x29x10ft. Turbine 27000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or Harwich Force from completion. Sunk 27.4.41 by A/C off Greece.

WYANDOTTE, tug, Poultry-class. Ordered 1918 for canal and harbour work. Launched 1919 Rowhedge IW. 65 tons gross. 75(pp)x15x6 ft. Compound 185ihp. 8kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Assigned W.74, Department of Works from 10.23. Sold 1948.

WYANDRA, decoy or Q-ship - see BARALONG, squadron supply ship.

WYCHWOOD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1907, 1,985grt - lost 28.3.17, St George's Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

WYDALE, hired drifter, Adty No 3079. Built 1917, 102grt, Whitby-reg WY.225. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.18-1919. Served in WW2.

WYE, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 1.18, building Yarrow. Cancelled 9.19.

WYEBURN, hired drifter, Adty No 1962. Built 1914, 94grt, Whitby-reg WY.14. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

WYNCOTE (ex-DEN OF RUTHVEN), commissioned escort or convoy escort ship, mercantile conversion, MI.27 (6.18). Built 1907, 4937grt, 10.5kts. Armament: 2-6in, 2-4in, 2-11in A/S howitzers. In service 10.8.17-12.3.19.

WYNDHAM, hired trawler, Adty No 3303. Built 1916, 303grt, Grimsby-reg GY.930. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-5in BT. In service 8.16-1919 as minesweeper.

WYOLA, hired rescue tug. Built 1912, 306grt. In service 28.3.18-1920.

WYRE, hired trawler, Adty No 962. Built 1911, 295grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.132. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

WYVERN, hired screw tug. Built 1905, 215grt. In service 15.3.15-25.2.20, renamed WICKSTEAD 7.18. 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. Sold as WICKSTEAD

 


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X.1 to X.200, landing craft, X-lighters. Ordered 2.15, launched 4.15 to 7.15, nearly all delivered by 8.15. 160 tons/130grt, 105(pp)x21x3.5ft. Oil engine, ranged from 30-92bhp.

X.1, built Ropner.

X.2, built Ropner.

X.3, built Ropner. Renamed OYSTER as oil or water carrier, 1915-16.

X.4, built Ropner.

X.5, built Head Wrightson.

X.6, built Head Wrightson.

X.7, built Head Wrightson.

X.8, built Laing. Renamed TANKARD as oil or water carrier, 1915-16.

X.9, built Laing.

X.10, built Laing.

X.11, built Laing.

X.12, built Laing.

X.13, built Laing.

X.14, built Austin.

X.15, built Austin.

X.16, built Austin.

X.17, built Austin.

X.18, built Austin.

X.19, built Craig Taylor.

X.20, built Craig Taylor.

X.21, built Craig Taylor.

X.22, built Craig Taylor. Served as Q-ship.

X.23, built Craig Taylor.

X.24, built Craig Taylor.

X.25, built Craig Taylor.

X.26, built Craig Taylor.

X.27-X.38 (12), possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

X.39, built Osbourne Graham.

X.40, built Osbourne Graham.

X.41, built Osbourne Graham.

X.42, built Osbourne Graham. Renamed LOBSTER as oil or water carrier, 1915-16.

X.43, built Osbourne Graham.

X.44, built Osbourne Graham.

X.45, built Osbourne Graham.

X.46, built Osbourne Graham.

X.47, built Osbourne Graham.

X.48, built Richardson Duck.

X.49, built Richardson Duck.

X.50, built Richardson Duck.

X.51, built Richardson Duck.

X.52, built Richardson Duck.

X.53, built Richardson Duck.

X.54, built Sunderland SB.

X.55, built Sunderland SB.

X.56, built Sunderland SB.

X.57, built Sunderland SB.

X.58, built Sunderland SB.

X.59, built Sunderland SB.

X.60, built Sunderland SB.

X.61, built Sunderland SB.

X.62, built Sunderland SB.

X.63, built Sunderland SB.

X.64, built Sunderland SB.

X.65, built Sunderland SB.

X.66, built Sunderland SB.

X.67, built Sunderland SB.

X.68, built Sunderland SB.

X.69, built Short.

X.70, built Short.

X.71, built Short.

X.72, built Short.

X.73, built Short.

X.74, built Short.

X.75, built Short. Renamed MOILER as oil or water carrier, 1915-16.

X.76, built Short.

X.77, built Short. Renamed WINKLE as oil or water carrier, 1915-16.
X.78
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built Short. Renamed COCKLE as oil or water carrier, 1915-16.

X.79-X.89 (11), possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

X.90, built Caledon.

X.91, built Caledon.

X.92, built Caledon.

X.93, built Ramage & Ferguson. Renamed BEAKER as oil or water carrier, 1915-16.

X.94, built Ramage & Ferguson.

X.95, possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

X.96, possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.. Renamed L.14 as water carrier.

X.97-X.99 (3), possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

X.100, built Dobson. Renamed TOILER as oil or water carrier, 1915-16

X.101-X.105 (5), possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

X.106, possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.. Renamed SHRIMP as oil or water carrier, 1915-16.

X.107-X.117 (11), possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

X.118, built J. L. Thompson. Renamed L.11 as water carrier.

X.119, built J. L. Thompson.

X.120, built J. L. Thompson.

X.121, built J. L. Thompson.

X.122, built J. L. Thompson.

X.123, built J. L. Thompson.

X.124, possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.. Renamed PITCHER as oil or water carrier, 1915-16.

X.125-126 (2), possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

X.127, possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.. Renamed L.9 as water carrier.

X.128, possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.. Renamed FLAGON as oil or water carrier, 1915-16.

X.129, possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

X.130, built Cochrane.

X.131, built Cochrane. Renamed L.10 as water carrier.

X.132, built Cochrane.

X.133, built Cochrane.

X.134, built Cochrane.

X.135, built Cochrane.

X.136-X.138 (3), possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

X.139, built Doxford.

X.140, built Doxford.

X.141, built Doxford.

X.142, built Doxford.

X.143, built Doxford.

X.144, built Doxford.

X.145, built Doxford.

X.146, built Doxford.

X.147, built Doxford.

X.148, built Doxford.

X.149, built Doxford.

X.150, built Doxford.

X.151, built Doxford.

X.152, built Doxford.

X.153, built Doxford.

X.154, built Teesside Bridge.

X.155, built Teesside Bridge.

X.156-X.159 (4), possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

X.160, possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.. Renamed MUSSEL as oil or water carrier, 1915-16.

X.161-X.166 (6), possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

X.167, built Beardmore.

X.168, built Beardmore.

X.169, built Beardmore.

X.170-X.175 (6), possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

X.176, built Swan Hunter.

X.177, built Swan Hunter.

X.178, built Swan Hunter.

X.179, built George Brown.

X.180, built George Brown.

X.181, built Blumer.

X.182, built Blumer. Renamed L.1 as water carrier.

X.183, built Blumer.

X.184, built Blumer.

X.185, built Blumer.

X.186-X.190 (5), possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

X.191, built Robert Thompson.

X.192, built Robert Thompson.

X.193, built Robert Thompson.

X.194, built Robert Thompson.

X.195, built Robert Thompson.

X.196, built Robert Thompson.

X.197, built Ropner.

X.198, built Ropner.

X.199, built Head Wrightson. Renamed PRAWN as oil or water carrier, 1915-16.
X.200,
built Head Wrightson.

 

 X.201 to X.225, landing craft, X-lighters. Ordered 2.16, launched 6.16 to 9.16. 137 tons/120grt, 98(pp)x20x3.5ft. Oil engine, ranged from 30-92bhp.

X.201, built Ailsa SB.

X.202, built Ailsa SB.

X.203, built Bow McLachlan.

X.204, built Bow McLachlan.

X.205, built George Brown.

X.206, built George Brown.

X.207, built Craig Taylor. Renamed C.83 as coal lighter.

X.208, built Craig Taylor.

X.209-X.215 (7), possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

X.216, built Osbourne Graham.

X.217, built Osbourne Graham.

X.218-X.219 (2), possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

X.220, built Simons.

X.221, built Simons.

X.222, built Sunderland SB.

X.223, built Sunderland SB. Renamed C.84 as coal lighter.

X.224-X.225 (2), possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

DX.1 to DX.25, landing craft, "dumb" X-lighters. Launched late 1916. 137 tons, 98(pp)x20x3ft. Similar to X.201 series, but dumb lighters i.e. without engines; to be towed byX-lighters or other vessels.

DX.1, built Craig Taylor.

DX.2, built Craig Taylor.

DX.3-DX.10 (8), possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

DX.11, built Harkess.

DX.12, built Harkess.

DX.14, possibly built by Blyth SB, Eltringham, Northumberland SB or Readhead.

DX.15, built Osbourne Graham.

DX.16, built Osbourne Graham.

DX.17, built Short.

DX.18, built Short.

DX.19, built Short.

DX.20, built Short.

DX.21, built Simons.

DX.22, built Simons.

DX.23, built Robert Thompson.

DX.24, built Robert Thompson.

DX.25, built Robert Thompson.

 

See also Y-lighters.

See also Barges, steel

XANIA, hired trawler, Adty No 641. Built 1897, 161grt, Grimsby-reg GY.330. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

XERANTHEMUM (ex-TWENTY FIVE), hired drifter, Adty No 2047. Built 1902, 79grt, Banff-reg BF.552. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

XERXES, hired trawler, Adty No 835. Built 1908, 243grt, Swansea-reg SA.55. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-11.15 as minesweeper. Sunk 16.11.15 in collision off Girdle Ness.

XYLOPIA, Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Adty No 17. Built 1911 Cochrane, 262grt, purchased 7.14. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Intended for target-towing. On outbreak of war, allocated to the patrol organisation as minesweeper. Sold 1919.

XMAS DAISY, hired drifter, Adty No 1836. Built 1911, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.765. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

XMAS MORN, hired drifter. Built 1914, 89grt, Banff-reg BF.102. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

 

 


 

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YARMOUTH, light cruiser, at her launch, 12 April 1911 (Photo Ships)

 

Y.1 to 90, landing craft, Y-lighters. Box-like hull to carry troops and equipment. Dumb lighters i.e. without engines; to be towed or equipped with outboard engines.

Y.1-29. Ordered from 2.15, delivered by 4.15. Built of steel, 4.5 tons (avg). 34(oa)x11x3.25(dhd)ft.

Y.30-60. Ordered from 2.15, delivered by 4.15. Built of wood, 3.75 tons (avg). 34(oa)x11x3.25(dhd)ft.

Y.61-90. Delivered by 6.15. Built of steel, 4.5 tons (avg). 34(oa)x11x3.25(dhd)ft.

YAQUI, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 211 (second use of No. There is no first listing as motor boat or motor drifter). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

YARBOROUGH, store carrier, Y8.130. Built 1900, 3077grt. Ex-collier (Y3.1063), in service as store carrier 14.6.19-24.9.19.

YARMOUTH, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Weymouth-class, 95 (2.15), 1C (1.18), 72 (4.18). Launched 12.4.11 London & Glasgow. 5,250 tons, 453(oa), 430(pp)x48x15ft. Turbine 22000shp, 25kts. Armament: 8-6 in. 1-3in AA, 2-21in tt. Armour: 2in deck. China 1914, 2nd LCS 1914-15, 3rd LCS 1915-18, 2nd LCS 1918. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 2.7.29 Alloa, Rosyth.

YARMOUTH, hired trawler, Adty No 281. Built 1907, 235grt, Bristol-reg BL.9. Armament: 1-3pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed YARMOUTH II 2.15.

YARMOUTH BELLE, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 929. Built 1898, 522grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 16.8.15-3.1.20. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Served as THAMES QUEEN in WW2.

YARRA, destroyer, Australian I-class. Launched 8.4.10 Denny. 700 tons, 246(oa)x24x8ft. Turbine 13000shp, 27kts. Armament: 1-4in, 3-12pdr, 3-18in tt. Pacific 1914-17, then Mediterranean. Dismantled from 10.29 at Cockatoo DY.

YARTA, hired yacht, Pendant No 059. Built 1898, 271grt/357TM. Armament: 2-3 pdr. In service 13.7.15-3.4.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served in WW2.

YC.16, lighter/barge, Admiralty yard craft. Served with boom defence.

YC.17, lighter/barge, Admiralty yard craft. Served with boom defence. 

YC.20, harbour service, coal lighter, Sheerness (ex-FOXHOUND, ex-composite gunboat, Forester-class), built 1877, 455 tons. Sold 1920.

YC.37, harbour service, cooking depot (ex-DAPPER, ex-wooden screw gunboat, Dapper-class), built 1855, 284 tons. Sold 10.5.22.

YC.71 (ex-AS.28), 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.

YC.72 (ex-AS.29), 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.

YC.94, lighter/barge, Admiralty yard craft. Served with boom defence.

YC.96, lifting craft/lighter/barge. Built 1913, 270 tons displacement. Large dumb barge with horned bows, normally working in pairs with wreck on cables between them. Served with boom defence.  Renamed LC.7. Sold 9.22 to C. N. Hamblin.

YC.229, harbour service, lighter, Simonstown; base ship 1919, renamed AFRIKANDER 2.19, AFRIKANDER II 1933 (ex-TICKLER, ex-flatiron gunboat, Gadfly-class), built 1879, 254 tons. Sold 1937.

YC.230, harbour service, coal lighter, Capetown (ex-GADFLY, ex-flatiron gunboat, Gadfly-class), built 1879, 254 tons. Sold 1918.

YC.296, lighter/barge, Admiralty yard craft. Served with boom defence.

YC.297 (ex-AS.26), 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.

YC.373, harbour service, lighter, Capetown; base ship 1923, renamed FLORA 6.23, AFRIKANDER 1933 (ex-GRIPER, ex-flatiron gunboat, Gadfly-class), built 1879, 254 tons. Sold c1937.

YEALMPTON, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Simons. Cancelled 17.12.18.

YEHONALA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 76. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats. Also appeared in yacht lists until 1919. Served as HILDEGARD in WW2.

YENGYNA, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1914, 238grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

YEOMAN, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Yarrow. Cancelled 12.4.19.

YEOVIL, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4354, T.A6 (early 1919), T.A7 (11.19). Launched 27.8.18 Napier & Miller. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 4.10.28 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

YESSO, hired trawler, Adty No 166. Built 1911, 229grt, Grimsby-reg GY.600. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-2.17 as minesweeper. Mined 9.2.17 off Aberdeen.

YOKOHAMA, hired trawler, Adty No 1227. Built 1909, 291grt, Hull-reg H.20. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

YORICK, fishing trawler. Built 1909, 213grt, Hull-reg H.49. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

YORK, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.20 (on coming into service), MI.26 (1.18), (no pendant. assigned 6.18). Built 1907, 1132grt, 14.5kts. Armament: 1-4in, 2-12pdr. In service 3.1.15-4.4.19. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea.

YOUNG ARCHIE, hired drifter, Adty No 1165, 984. Built 1908, 60grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.291. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, boom defence vessel.

YOUNG CROW, hired drifter, Adty No 1861. Built 1915, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.457. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-2pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

YOUNG DAWN, hired drifter, Adty No 2747. Built 1916, 86grt, Aberdeen-reg A.685. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.16-1919 as net vessel.

YOUNG FISHERMAN, hired drifter, Adty No 159. Built 1914, 95grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.141. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

YOUNG FRED, hired drifter, Adty No 1095. Built 1910, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.717. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

YOUNG HENRY, hired drifter, Adty No 996. Built 1910, 91grt, Peterhead-reg PD.124. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

YOUNG JOHN, hired drifter, Adty No 742. Built 1914, 100grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.479. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-2pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

YOUNG KENNETH, hired drifter, Adty No 1076. Built 1910, 67grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.697. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, patrol boat.

YOUNG LINNET, hired drifter, Adty No 1916. Built 1912, 93grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1174. Armament: 1-57mm, 1-25mm. In service 9.15-5.17 as net vessel. Sunk 15.5.17 by Austrian cruisers off Fano Island, Adriatic.

YOUNG MUN, hired drifter, Adty No 1820. Built 1911, 87grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1147. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

YOUNG ROLAND, hired drifter, Adty No 1416. Built 1908, 57grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.219. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

YOUNG SID, hired drifter, Adty No 1474. Built 1912, 100grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1175. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

YPRES, Admiralty trawler, Canadian-built, Festubert-group, ordered 1.17. Launched 6.6.17, 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. Sunk 12.4.40, rammed by REVENGE at Halifax.

YTENE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 18. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

YUCCA, hired trawler, Adty No 307. Built 1912, 193grt, Milford Haven-reg M.159. In service 8.14-5.18 as minesweeper. Mined 24.5.18 off Lowestoft.

YULAN, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 144grt, Grimsby-reg GY.348. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

YVONNE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 103. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

 


 

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ZUBIAN, in Dover harbour, 1918
(Jon Richards)

 

Z.1 - see MEG, Admiralty whaler

Z.2 - see BALENA, Admiralty whaler

Z.3 - see BELUGA, Admiralty whaler

Z.4 - see BOWHEAD, Admiralty whaler

Z.5 - see BLACKWHALE, Admiralty whaler

Z.6 - see BULLWHALE, Admiralty whaler

Z.7 - see CACHALOT, Admiralty whaler

Z.8 - see COWWHALE, Admiralty whaler

Z.9 - see HUMPBACK, Admiralty whaler

Z.10 - see RORQUAL, Admiralty whaler

Z.11 - see RIGHTWHALE, Admiralty whaler

Z.12 - see ICEWHALE, Admiralty whaler

Z.13 - see FINWHALE, Admiralty whaler

Z.14 - see PILOTWHALE, Admiralty whaler

Z.15 - see ARCTIC WHALE, Admiralty whaler

ZAFRA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1905, 3,578grt - lost 8.4.16, Western Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te)

ZAHORA, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. 200grt. Armed with 1-3pdr from 10.12.17. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

ZAIDA, hired yacht, Pendant No 087. Built 1900, 255grt/350TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service from 26.5.16. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Sunk 17.11.16 by U.38 off Alexandria.

ZAMBESI, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1901, 3,799grt - lost 1.4.17, Eastern Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/ms/te/un)

ZARA, hired yacht, Pendant No 062. Built 1895, 422grt/516TM. Armament: 2-3in. In service 6.3.15-27.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

ZAREE (ex-NERE MAITEA), hired rescue tug, W.91 (1.18). Built 1904, 218grt. In service, purchased 1917-14.7.20 sold.

ZAREFAH (ex-MARETANZA V), hired yacht, Pendant Nos - had several Nos when first put into service, before 01, 046. Built 1905, 235grt/279TM. Armament: 2-3pdr. In service from 20.8.14, purchased 26.5.16. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Mined 8.5.17 off Mull Head, Deer Ness.

ZARIA, squadron supply ship, Y9.22. Built 1904, 3549grt (later 4816grt), In commissioned service 26.11.14-30.7.19, flew white ensign, A/P depot at Longhope from 5.15.

ZAZA, hired yacht, Pendant No 015. Built 1905, 423grt/455TM. Armament: 1-12pdr, 2-6pdr AA. In service 28.9.14-30.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served in WW2.

ZEALANDIA, pre-dreadnought battleship, King Edward VII-class, ex-NEW ZEALAND renamed 1.11.11, 73 (1914), 2C (1.18), 19 (4.18), N.89 (6.18). Launched 4.2.04 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, four of class still with Grand Fleet in 1918. Sold 8.11.21 Stanlee, resold Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

ZEALANDIA, hired screw tug. Built 1882, 128grt. In service 17.11.14-24.11.14. 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.

ZEALOT, fishing vessel. Built 1907, 60grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1104. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ZEALOUS, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Yarrow. Cancelled 12.4.19.

ZEALOUS, water tank vessel, Despatch-class. Launched 29.8.13 Hall Russell. 415 tons, 115(pp)x21x10ft. TE 300ihp. Served at Rosyth. Renamed ZEST 12.18, ZEAL 1945. Sold 2.49.

ZEBAL, decoy or Q-ship – see AUBRIETIA, convoy sloop.

ZEBRA, destroyer, 27-knotter, designated A-class. Sold 30.7.14.

ZEBRA, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Yarrow. Cancelled 12.4.19.

ZEBULON, hired drifter, Adty No 2157. Built 1914, 94grt, Scarborough-reg SH.103. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

ZEDWHALE - see MEG, Admiralty whaler.

ZENA DARE, hired trawler, Adty No 540. Built 1909, 242grt, Swansea-reg SA.112. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ZENITH, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3985, building Kitto. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. May have been completed for commercial service.

ZENNOR, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 161grt, Grimsby-reg GY.337. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ZEPHYR, destroyer, 27-knotter, designated A-class, N.86 (1914), D.4A (9.15), D.98 (1.18). Launched 10.5.95 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 10.2.20 Ward, Rainham.

ZEPHYR, BDV salvage vessel, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1873, 201grt. In service at Lerwick 15.1.15-1919.

ZETLAND, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 502, T.5C (6.18). Launched c6.17 Murdoch & Murray, completed 9.17. 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 North-East Salvage Co, W. Hartlepool.

ZETLAND, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 165grt, Grimsby-reg GY.760. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ZEUS, decoy or Q-ship - see MONA hired yacht.

ZINAIDA (ex-CAROLINE), hired yacht, miscellaneous vessel, not commissioned, Pendant No Y4.2. Built 1882, 62grt/84TM. In service 8.14-2.2.16.

ZINNIA, 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.42 (9.15), T.92 (1.18). Launched 12.8.15 Swan Hunter. 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 19.4.20 Belgian Navy as ZINNIA.

ZODIAC, destroyer, Admiralty Modified W-class, ordered 4.18, building Yarrow. Cancelled 12.4.19.

ZODIAC, hired drifter, Adty No 2305. Built 1907, 80grt, Banff-reg BF.846. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed ZOROASTER 7.18.ZODIAC II, fishing trawler. Built 1890, 149grt, Grimsby-reg GY.151. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ZOE, hired drifter. Built 1901, 65grt, Wick-reg WK.653. In service 1.16-1919 as minefields tender.

ZONIA (ex-APOLLO), hired trawler, Adty No 707. Built 1898, 150grt, Grimsby-reg GY.227. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minelayer, then minesweeper.

ZORAIDE (ex-SYLVABELLE), hired yacht, Pendant No 09. Built 1894, 532grt/549TM. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.9.14-1.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

ZOROASTER, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1900, 3,803grt - lost 29.12.16, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

ZUBIAN, destroyer, Tribal–type rebuilt from bow of ZULU and stern of NUBIAN, 4-funnelled, designated F-class, D.20 (8.17), D.99 (1.18). Completed 2.7.17 Chatham DY. 1050 tons, c280(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 15500shp, 34kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-18in tt. 6th DF, Dover from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918.Sold 9.12.19 Fryer, Sunderland.

ZULU, destroyer, Tribal class, 2nd group, 4-funnelled, designated F-class, H.86 (1914), D.10 (9.15). Launched 16.9.09 Hawthorn Leslie. c970-1090 tons, c280(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 15500shp, 34kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-18in tt. 6th DF, Dover throughout the war. Disabled 8.11.16 by mine off Dover (see also ZUBIAN). Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915/16.

ZYLPHA, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.139) conversion, P79 (1.16). Built 1894, 2917grt. In service 19.9.15, armament not listed, other name Q.6. Sunk 15.6.17 by submarine SW of Ireland.



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