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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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NAME

A.1 to Gwenllian

H.1 to Ozone (here)

P.11 to Zylpha
TYPE/CLASS

Warships -
capital ships to motor launches

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

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

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HUMBER, monitor (Photo Ships)

 

H.1-class submarines, H.1-H.10, all built 1915 Canadian Vickers, Montreal. 364/434 tons, 150(oa)x15x12ft. Diesel/electric 480/320hp, 13/11kts. Armament: 4-18in tt. All commissioned in RN.

H.1, submarine, H.1-class. Mediterranean 1915-18. Sold 7.3.21 at Malta.

H.2, submarine, H.1-class. Mediterranean 1915-18. Sold 7.3.21 at Malta.

H.3, submarine, H.1-class. Mediterranean from 1915. Mined 15.7.16 off Cattaro, Adriatic Sea.

H.4, submarine, H.1-class. Mediterranean 1915-18. Sold 30.11.21 at Malta.

H.5, submarine, H.1-class. 8th Flotilla, Yarmouth in 1918. Sunk 6.3.18 in collision, Irish Sea.

H.6, submarine, H.1-class. 8th Flotilla, Yarmouth. Stranded 8.1.16 on the Dutch coast, interned, sold 2.16 Dutch navy, O.8.

H.7, submarine, H.1-class. 8th Flotilla, Yarmouth in 1918. Sold 30.11.21 at Malta.

H.8, submarine, H.1-class. 8th Flotilla, Yarmouth in 1918. Sold 29.11.21 J. Kelly.

H.9, submarine, H.1-class. 8th Flotilla, Yarmouth in 1918. Sold 30.11.21 at Malta.

H.10, submarine, H.1-class. 8th Flotilla, Yarmouth in 1918. Sunk 19.1.18 by unknown cause, North Sea.

H.1-class submarines, H.11-H.20, all built 1915 Fore River Plant, Quincy, Mass. USA. 364/434 tons, 150(oa)x15x12ft. Diesel/electric 480/320hp, 13/11kts. Armament: 4-18in tt. All 10-US-built boats were to be armed in Canada, but delivery delayed until US declaration of war in 1917. Only H.11 and H.12 served in RN.

H.11, submarine, H.1-class. 14th Flotilla, Blyth 1918. Sold 1921 Stanlee.

H.12, submarine, H.1-class. 14th Flotilla. Blyth 1918. Sold 4.22 Stanlee.

H.13, submarine, H.1-class. Ceded to Chile 3.7.17 as H.1, GUALCOLDA.

H.14, submarine, H.1-class. CH.14 (RCN) in 6.19. Sold 1925.

H.15, submarine, H.1-class. CH.15 (RCN) in 6.19. Sold 1925.

H.16, submarine, H.1-class. Ceded to Chile 3.7.17 as H.2, TEGUALDA.

H.17, submarine, H.1-class. Ceded to Chile 3.7.17 as H.3, RUCUMILLA.

H.18, submarine, H.1-class. Ceded to Chile 3.7.17 as H.4, GUALE.

H.19, submarine, H.1-class. Ceded to Chile 3.7.17 as H.5, QUIDORA.

H.20, submarine, H.1-class. Ceded to Chile 3.7.17 as H.6, FRESIA.

H.21-class submarines, H.21-H.52, some numbers cancelled, 440/500 tons, 171(oa), 164(pp)x16x11ft. Diesel/electric 480/320 hp, 13/10.5kts. Armament: 1-3in AA, 4-21in tt.

H.21, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 1-2.17. Launched 20.10.17 Vickers. 14th, Blyth and 8th, Yarmouth Flotillas from completion. Sold 13.7.26 Cashmore.

H.22, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 1-2.17. Launched 14.11.17 Vickers. 14th, Blyth and 8th, Yarmouth Flotillas from completion. Sold 19.2.29 Alloa, Charlestown.

H.23, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 1-2.17. Launched 29.1.18 Vickers. 14th, Blyth and 8th, Yarmouth Flotillas from completion. Sold 4.5.34 Young, Sunderland.

H.24, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 1-2.17. Launched 14.11.17 Vickers. 14th, Blyth and 8th, Yarmouth Flotillas from completion. Sold 4.5.34 Young, Sunderland.

H.25, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 1-2.17. Launched 27.4.18 Vickers. 14th, Blyth and 8th, Yarmouth Flotillas from completion. Sold 19.2.29 Alloa, Charlestown.

H.26, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 1-2.17. Launched 15.11.17 Vickers. 14th, Blyth and 8th, Yarmouth Flotillas from completion. Sold 21.4.28 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

H.27, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 1-2.17. Launched 25.9.18 Vickers. 14th, Blyth and 8th, Yarmouth Flotillas from completion. Sold 30.8.35 Cashmore.

H 28, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 1-2.17. Launched 12.3.18 Vickers. 14th, Blyth and 8th, Yarmouth Flotillas from completion. Sold 18.8.44 BU at Troon.

H.29, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 1-2.17. Launched 8.6.18 Vickers. 14th, Blyth and 8th, Yarmouth Flotillas from completion. Foundered 9.8.26 at Devonport, raised, sold 7.10.27 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

H.30, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 1-2.17. Launched 9.5.18 Vickers. 14th, Blyth and 8th, Yarmouth Flotillas from completion. Sold 30.8.35 Cashmore.

H.31, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 1-2.17. Launched 16.11.18 Vickers. Sunk 24.12.41 by unknown cause, Bay of Biscay.

H.32, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 1-2.17. Launched 19.11.18 Vickers. Sold 18.10.44, BU at Troon 11.44.

H.33, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 6-7.17. Launched 24.8.18 Cammell Laird. Sold 1944, BU at Troon 10.44.

H.34, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 6-7.17. Launched 5.11,18 Cammell Laird. Sold 1945, BU at Troon 7.45.

H.35-H.40, ordered 6-7.17, building Cammell Laird, noted in fleet order 20.11.17. Cancelled.

H.41, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 6-7.17. Launched 26.7.18 Armstrong. Sold 12.3.20 incomplete to Young, Sunderland.

H.42, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 6-7.17. Launched 21.10.18 Armstrong. Sunk 23.3.22 in collision with VERSATILE off Gibraltar.

H.43, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 6-7.17. Launched 3.2.19 Armstrong. Sold 1944, BU at Troon 11.44.

H.44, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 6-7.17. Launched 17.2.19 Armstrong. Sold 1944, BU at Troon 2.45.

H.45-H.46, ordered 6-7.17, building Armstrong, noted in fleet order 20.11.17. Cancelled.

H.47, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 6-7.17. Launched 19.11.18 Beardmore. Sunk 9.7.29 in collision with L.12.

H.48, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 6-7.17. Launched 31.3.19 Beardmore. Sold 30.8.35 Rees, Llanelly.

H.49, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 6-7.17. Launched 15.7.19 Beardmore. Sunk 27.10.40 by German patrol vessels off the Dutch coast.

H.50, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 6-7.17. Launched 25.10.19 Beardmore. Sold 1945, BU at Troon 7.45.

H.51, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 6-7.17. Launched 15.11.18 Pembroke DY. Sold 6.6.24 W. C. Keen, Bristol, resold 17.7.24 Davo S Bkg Co.

H.52, submarine, H.21-class, ordered 6-7.17. Launched 31.3.19 Pembroke DY. Sold 9.11.27 New Era Productions.

H.53-H.54, ordered 6-7.17, building Devonport DY, noted in fleet order 20.11.17. Cancelled.

 


H.28, submarine (Navy Photos)

 



H-type, Seaplane Towing Lighters - The lighters were designed with a rounded bow and square stern to carry one H.12, F.2 or F.3 type flying boat and towed by a destroyer or similar vessel. The aircraft entered from the stern. Twelve lighters, including H.3 were fitted with 2in pine-decking in 1918, and towed by a destroyer at high speed, enabled Camel-type wheeled aircraft to take off and land.

H.1-4 (4), seaplane towing lighters. Ordered 1.17, built by Thornycroft at Woolston. Completion tests began 18.6.17, further tests from 3.9.17.

H.5-54 (50), seaplane towing lighters. Additional 50 ordered 7.17, built by Royal Engineers at Government Shipyard, Richborough, Kent. Steel construction, 24 tons displacement, 58(oa)x16x7ft. First of group completed during 5.18, 31 delivered by 11.11.18, five more completed later, 14 lighters cancelled.

For seaplane docking lighters D.1-14, see D-type, Seaplane Docking Lighters



 

H. C. HENRY, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1909, 4,219grt - lost 28.9.15, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

H. E. STROUD, hired trawler, Adty No 1346. Built 1915, 214grt, Aberdeen-reg A.270. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

H. F. E., hired drifter, Adty No 1479. Built 1909, 58grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.485. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

HAILSTORM, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3982, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 22.10.18, Richards. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 2.10.20, renamed GIRL LIZZIE 1923. Served as GIRL LIZZIE in WW2.

HALDON, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 10.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 893, T.62 (9.18). Launched 29.3.16 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 14.12.21 Stanlee.

HALCYON (spelt HALYCON in text), minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat, Dryad-class, C.82 (1914), C.76 (1.18). Launched 6.4.94 Devonport DY. 1070 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x30x10ft. TE 6000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 4-6pdr, 3-18in tt. Converted with sweeps 1914/15. Sold 6.11.19 J. H. Lee.

HALCYON II (1919) (spelt HALYCON in text) – see SALMON, motor boat.

HALCYON II, fishing trawler. Built 1893, 141grt, Aberdeen-reg A.514. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

HALF MOON, hired drifter, Adty No 758. Built 1911, 95grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.729. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

HALIFAX, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 165grt, Grimsby-reg GY.442. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

HALLAMSHIRE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1907, 4,420grt - lost 19.11.15, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un)

HALLGARTH (also C.62, borne with name from about 1920), small berthing tug. Built Lytham SB. 175 tons. Purchased 3.00, believe flew blue ensign. Sold c1943.

HALO, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3908. Delivered 4.5.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1946, same name.

HALYCON (misspelling – see HALCYON)

HAMADRYAD (1918) – see DRYAD, minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat, Dryad-class.

HAMBLEDON, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 492, T.C7 (6.18). Launched 9.3.17 Fleming & Ferguson. 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.

HAMLET, hired trawler, Adty No 80. Built 1906, 311grt, Hull-reg H.867. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

HAMPDEN (ex-SOUTHAMPTON), hired screw tug. Built 1910, 227grt. In service 23.8.14-14.6.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

HAMPSHIRE, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Devonshire-class, 50 (1914). Launched 4.9.03 Armstrong. 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. China 1914, 6th CS and 7th CS Grand Fleet 1915-16. Mined 5.6.16 off the Orkneys.Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability.

HAMPSHIRE, store carrier, Y8.69. Built 1908, 833grt. in service as store carrier 25.9.16-21.4.17, collier (Y3.2351) from 10.9.18.

HANDSOME, hired drifter, Adty No 2214. Built 1907, 84grt, Buckie-reg BCK.1. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

HANDY, destroyer, 27-knotter, designated A-class. On sale list 1914, sold Hong Kong by 1916.

HANDY, hired drifter, Adty No 1691. Built 1903, 67grt, Buckie-reg BCK.161. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Renamed DANDY 4.18.

HANDY, tug. Launched 2.3.15 Bow McLachlan. 386 tons, 118(oa), 110(pp)x24x5ft. Compound 700ihp, 10kts.Served in Mudros, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 6.20, renamed ANTONIO AZAMBUJA.

HANNAH JOLLIFFE, hired screw tug. Built 1900, 178grt. In service 12.8.14-20.10.19. (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.

HANNIBAL, pre-dreadnought battleship, Majestic-class, D.36 (1914), P.45 (9.15), N.54 (1.19). Launched 28.4.96 Pembroke 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. Log Book Availability. Sold 28.1.20 M. Yates, BU in Italy.

HAPPY DAYS, hired drifter, Adty No 1813. Built 1914, 101grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.185. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as DORIENTA in WW2.

HARD LINES, hired motor drifter. Built 1913, 18 net reg tons, Brixham-reg BM.330. In service 5.16-1920 as boom defence vessel.

HARDEN, mine carrier, Y6.3. Built 1912, 1686grt. In commissioned service as mine carrier 3.8.14-8.3.19; 1-12pdr added 8.18.

HARDINGE (RIM), troopship. Launched 11.8.00 Fairfield. 6520 tons, 423(pp)x51x19ft. TE 9366ihp, 19kts. Armament: 6-4.7in, 6-3pdr. Served in East Indies 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Suez Canal 2-4 Feb 1915. Sold c1930.

HARDY (was to be named KELPIE 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class "special boat", H.67 (1914), H.39 (1.18). Launched 10.10.12 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 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry.

HAREBELL, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.03 (6.18). Launched 10.5.18 Barclay Curle. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship. Arrived 12.39 Arnott Young, Dalmuir to BU.

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

HARLECH (1916), depot ship – see CAMBRIAN, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Astraea-class.

HARLECH CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1990. Built 1916, 275grt, Swansea-reg SA.42. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.16-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Served in WW2.

HARLEQUIN, paddle ferry, minesweeper from 1917.

HARLEQUIN (ex-STRATHMORE), ferry service vessel, described as special service vessel, Fishery flag No. Fy.838 as minesweeper.   Launched 11.3.97 Russell. 528 tons, 200(pp)x24x6ft. Paddle diagonal compound 1000ihp, 16kts. Purchased 3.08. Ferry service Portsmouth 1914-17, minesweeper armed with 1-3pdr Bristol Channel 5.17-18, minesweeper Sheerness1918, ferry service 5.19. Accomodation ship 9.42. Wrecked 9.42 on passage Chatham to Clyde.

HARMATTAN, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3906. Delivered 17.4.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1946, same name, renamed WELLSPRING 1948.

HARMODIUS (ex-WARRNAMBOOL), store carrier, Y8.128. Built 1892, 3513grt. in service as store carrier 9.11.14-5.1.16 and 17.6.19-24.9.19. Later renamed KUT.

HARMONIC, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.240) conversion. Built 1905, 2827grt. In service 8.8.16-21.4.18, armament not listed, other names COCKSEDGE, FAIRLIGHT, TRICORD.

HARMONY, hired screw tug. Built 1893, 51grt. In service 12.17-3.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

HARPERLEY, store carrier, Y8.119. Built 1906, 3990grt. In service 30.3.19-26.5.19.

HARPENDEN, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 1.17, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 3431, T.58 (9.18). Launched 26.2.18 Ailsa SB. 820 tons, 249(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Arrived 4.28, Charlestown to BU.

HARPY, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, D.88 (2.15), H.19 (1.18), H.71 (6.18). Launched 27.11.09 White. c916-975 tons, c270(pp)x27x8ft. Turbine 12500shp, 27.5kts. Armament: 1-4in, 3-12pdr (designed for 5-12pdr), 2-18in tt. All class in Mediterranean 1914, six in UK from late 1914, all in Med 1915-17, 2nd DF in UK 1917-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Sold 1.11.21 Fryer, Sunderland.

HARRIER, minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat, Dryad-class, P.63 (1914), P.95 (1.18). Launched 20.2.94 Devonport DY. 1070 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x30x10ft. TE 3500ihp, 18kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 4-6pdr, 3-18in tt. Converted with sweeps 1914/15. Downs Boarding Flotilla to 1915, then Mediterranean. Sold 23.2.20 T. R. Sales.

HARRINGTON, hired patrol tug, T.9. Built 1903, 149grt. In service for short time as unarmed patrol boat, Liverpool area 29.10.14-15.12.14, then other service.

HARRINGTON, hired screw tug. Built 1889, 367grt. In service 22.8.15-30.9.15. Lost 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.

HARROW, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4351, T.N5(10.18), T.N1 (11.19). Launched 30.7.18 Eltringham. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 1947 at Malta, BU at Genoa.

HARRY, hired drifter, Adty No 2730. Built 1901, 60grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.527. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.15-1919 as net vessel.

HARRY & LEONARD, hired drifter, Adty No 3072. Built 1917, 92grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.711. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.18-1919.

HARRY ROSS, hired trawler. Built 1901, 183grt, Aberdeen-reg A.453. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

HARTLEY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1903, 1,150grt - lost 26.1.18, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

HARTSIDE, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.235) conversion. Built 1909, 2740grt. In service 25.8.16-2.5.18, armament not listed, other names DUNSANY, FAIRFAX, TRIOA.

HARVEST, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1674. Built 1902, 60grt, Banff-reg BF.976. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.17-1919 as light tender.

HARVEST HOPE, hired drifter, Adty No 2009. Built 1911, 91grt, Buckie-reg BCK.90. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

HARVEST MOON (ex-JOE MUDD), hired drifter, Adty No 1458. Built 1904, 72grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.853. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

HARVESTER, 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.11 (1919). Launched 2.11.18 Barclay Curle. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Sold 8.22 C. A. Beard.

HARVESTER, hired drifter, Adty No 2751. Built 1914, 95grt, Berwick-reg BK.355. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed HARVESTER II 11.17.

HASHEMI (RIN) – see KILDOROUGH, Kil-class patrol gunboat.

HASTFEN, hired drifter, Adty No 1054. Built 1911, 77grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.93. Armament: 1-2.5pdr. In service 1.15-9.17 as net vessel. Mined 24.9.17 off the Longsands.

HASTINGS CASTLE, hired drifter, Adty No 1037. Built 1912, 73grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1188. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

HASTY (ex-NAPIER OF MAGDALA), tender to depot ship or training establishment,described as special service vessel. Built 1891, 144 tons. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. Named LINNET until 12.13. Sold 20.2.32 Reynolds, Torpoint.

HATANO, hired trawler, Adty No 2662. Built 1912, 255grt, Cardiff-reg CF.39. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

HATASOO, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 14. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

HAUPIRI (ex-RICHMOND), listed as miscellaneous. Built 1885, 715grt. In commissioned service 26.10.16-31.3.19.

HAVANT, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T./9 (early 1919), T.N2 (11.19). Launched 24.3.19 Eltringham. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 8.22 Thornycroft for Siam, renamed CHOW PHRAYA.

HAVELOCK, monitor, Abercrombie-class, M.02 (4.15), M.05(1.18). Names changes: laid down 11.14 as GENERAL GRANT, M.2 31.5.15, HAVELOCK 20.6.15. Launched 29.4.15 Harland & Wolff, Belfast. 6150 tons, 334(oa), 320(pp)x90x10ft. Quad. Expansion 2300ihp, 6kts. Armament: 2-14in intended for Greek battleships building in Germany, 2-12pdr, 1-3pdr, 1-2pdr (1-7.5in 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 25.6.27 Ward, Preston.

HAWFINCH (ex-HAWTHORN). hired motor drifter. 49 net reg tons, Methil-reg ML.444. In service 6.18-1919.

HAWK, hired trawler, Adty No 690. Built 1897, 243grt, Hull-reg H.238. Armament: 2-3pdr. In service 11.14-2.17 as minesweeper. Sunk 17.2.17 by U-boat off Malta.

HAWKE, cruiser, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Edgar-class, A9 (1914). Launched 11.3.91 Chatham DY. 7,350 tons, 387(oa), 360(pp)x60x24ft. TE 12000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 10-6in, 12-6pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 5in deck, 6in guns. 10th CS, North Atlantic. Sunk 15.10.14 by U.9 in North Sea.

HAWKINS, light cruiser, Hawkins-class, ordered 12.15, 8A (7.19). Launched 1.10.17 Chatham DY. 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. Sold 26.8.47, BU Arnott Young.

HAWTHORN, hired drifter, Adty No 2145. Built 1907, 93grt, Banff-reg BF. 923. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

HAWTHORN II, fishing trawler. Built 1902, 179grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1228. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

HAWTHORN BUD, hired drifter. Built 1914, 81grt, Banff-reg BF.80. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

HAWTHORNDALE, fishing vessel. Built 1909, 60grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.324. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

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

HAZAEL, hired drifter, Adty No 2087. Built 1908, 85grt, Buckie-reg BCK.29. In service 7.15-1919 on misc. service.

HAZARD, sea-going depot ship, Dryad-class torpedo gunboat conversion, P.38 (1914), P.96 (1.18). Launched 17.2.94 Pembroke DY. 1070 tons. Converted to depot ship in 1901. Armament; 2-4.7in, 4-6pdr. Served as S/M depot ship at Dover 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914. Sunk 28.1.18 in collision with SS WESTERN AUSTRALIA in the Channel.

HAZE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3903, building Forbes. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. May have been completed for commercial service.

HAZEL, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.00 (on coming into service), MI.10 (1.18), (no pendant. assigned 6.18). Built 1907, 1241grt, 18kts. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 11.11.14-11.5.19. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Renamed MONA 1919.

HAZEL BANK, hired drifter, Adty No 72. Built 1908, 77grt, Leith-reg LH.13. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

HC.1, paddle hospital carrier – see KING EDWARD, paddle hospital carrier.

HC.2, paddle hospital carrier – see LONDON BELLE, paddle minesweeper.

HC.3, paddle hospital carrier – see WALTON BELLE, paddle minesweeper.

HC.4, paddle hospital carrier – see QUEEN EMPRESS, paddle minesweeper.

HC.5, paddle hospital carrier – see SLIEVE BEARNAGH, paddle minesweeper.

HC.6, paddle hospital carrier – see MARCHIONESS OF FIFE, paddle minesweeper.

HC.7, paddle hospital carrier – see LORD MORTON, paddle hospital carrier.

HC.8, paddle hospital carrier – see EDINBURGH CASTLE, paddle hospital carrier.

HC.9 (ex-HP.3), paddle hospital carrier. Built 1916, 714grt. In service 31.5.19-1920 in White Sea, believe commissioned and flew white ensign.

HC.10 (ex-HP.2), paddle hospital carrier. Built 1916, 714grt. In service 31.5.19-1920 in White Sea, believe commissioned and flew white ensign.

HEARTY, hired drifter, Adty No 1007. Built 1907, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1061. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed HEARTY II 4.15.

HEARTY, hired drifter, Adty No 2504. Built 1903, 67grt, Banff-reg BF.1090. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed CHEERY 5.15.

HEARTY, survey vessel, D.45 (1914), N.45 (9.15), N.55 (1.18). Laid down as tug INDIRA, bought on stocks, launched 18.4.85, Thompson, Dundee. 1300 tons, 212(pp)x30x12. TE 2100ihp, 14kts. Armament 4-3pdr. Survey service, Nore Command, 1914-18. Sold 6.11.20, M.S.Hilton.

HEAT WAVE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3983, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 6.12.18, Richards. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Served as experimental vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 1921, same name.

HEATH BANK, hired drifter. Built 1908, 75grt, Buckie-reg BCK.176. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service.

HEATHER, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Aubretia-type, ordered 1.16, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.40 (1.18). Launched 16.6.16 Greenock & Grangemouth. 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 BYWATER, Q.16, SEETRUS. Sold 16.2.32 Demellweek & Redding, Plymouth.

HEATHER, fishing trawler. Built 1904, 179grt, Glasgow-reg GW.9. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

HEATHER, hired drifter, Adty No 3080. Built 1917, 92grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.657. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.18-1919.

HEATHER BELL, hired motor drifter, Adty No 2864. Built 1903, 48grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.970. In service 4.17-1919. Renamed HEATHER BELL II 6.17.

HEATHER BLOOM, hired drifter, Adty No 1930. Built 1911, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1122. In service 10.15-1920 as net vessel.

HEATHER SPRIG, hired drifter, Adty No 1316. Built 1913, 83grt, Buckie-reg BCK.153. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.17-1920. Served in WW2.

HEATHERBELL, hired drifter, Adty No 2396. Built 1904, 91grt, Peterhead-reg PD.22. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

HEATHERCOCK (ex-TORBAY SCOUT), hired screw tug. Built 1903, 182grt. In service 20.2.18-17.6.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

HEATHERSIDE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1909, 2,767grt - lost 25.8.17, off Bay of Biscay (H/L/Lr/dk/ge/te/un)

HEATHERY BRAE, hired drifter. Built 1910, 90grt, Inverness-reg INS.118. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.17-1919 as examination vessel. Served in WW2.

HEBBLE, store carrier, Y8.3. Built 1891, 904grt. in service as store carrier 3.12.14-24.9.15, BDV store carrier from 30.4.15. Mined 6.5.17 off Roker Pier, Sunderland. Also carried pendants Y2.27 (armament carrier) and Y3.1594 (collier).

HEBBURN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1908, 1,938grt - lost 25.9.18, St George's Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

HEBE, sea-going depot ship, Alarm-class torpedo gunboat conversion, N.52 (1914), N.58 (1.18). Launched 15.6.92 Sheerness DY. 810 tons. Armament: 2-4.7in, 4-3pdr. Converted to minesweeper 1908, to depot ship1909. Served with 6th S/M Flotilla 8.14, 6th S/M Flotilla on the Tyne 1914-16, 1st S/M Flotilla at Leith 1916-17, 3rd S/M Flotilla on the Humber 1917-18. Sold 22.10.19 Ward, Preston.

HECATE, hired yacht, Pendant No 029. Built 1903, 424grt/471TM. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. In service 15.10.14-30.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as AARLA in WW2.

HECLA, fishing vessel. Built 1896, 65grt, Cowes-reg CS.. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

HECLA (ex-BRITISH CROWN), sea-going depot ship, earlier mercantile conversion, 7A (1914), C7(1.18). Purchased on stocks 1878, launched 7.3.78 Harland & Wolff. 5600 tons, 391(pp)x39x21ft. TE 2400ihp, 13kts. Armament. 4-12pdr (2-4in added in 10.16). Destroyer depot ship for 4th DF, Scapa 1914-16 and 2nd DF, Belfast 1917-18. Sold 13.7.26 Ward, Preston.

HECTOR, kite balloon ship, mercantile conversion, Y4.20 (fleet messenger pendant. no). Built 1895, 4660grt. Hired as kite balloon ship, commissioned 12.5.15-24.5.16. In E. Mediterranean 1915-16. From 25.5.16 served under red ensign as collier, troopship and store carrier Y8.103 until 12.18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16.

HELCIA, hired trawler, Adty No 958. Built 1906, 230grt, Grimsby-reg GY.152. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919.

HELEN ANN, hired drifter. Built 1915, 90grt, Buckie-reg BCK.256. In service 7.15-1919 on boom defence vessel mail duties.

HELEN M. COOLEN, decoy or Q-ship, auxiliary schooner conversion. Built 1914, 94grt. In service 13.7.17-22.11.17, armament not listed.

HELEN PEELE, hired screw tug. Built 1901, 133grt. In service 10.8.17-16.4.19. 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.

HELEN SLATER, hired drifter, Adty No 3427. Built 1918, 102grt, Buckie-reg BCK.289. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.18-1919 as control vessel. Served in WW2.

HELEN WILSON, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1675. Built 1902, 44 net reg tons, Peterhead-reg PD.301, KY.340. In service from 4.17. Destroyed by fire 5.12.17 at Oban.

HELENA, hired drifter, Adty No 1804. Built 1906, 87grt, Banff-reg BF.466. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

HELENA, harbour service, police hulk, Chatham (ex-brig-sloop), built 1843, 529 tons. Sold 6.1.21.

HELENORA, hired drifter, Adty No 2274. Built 1914, 88grt, Banff-reg BF.662. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-5.17 as net vessel. Sunk 15.5.17 by Austrian cruisers off Fano Island, Adriatic Sea.

HELGA, hired yacht, Pendant No 064. Built 1908, 323grt/323TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service from 12.3.15, purchased 12.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Sold 1922 as MUIRCHU.

HELGIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 696. Built 1914, 220grt, Grimsby-reg GY.965. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-9.17 as minesweeper. Mined 6.9.17 in the Gulf of Ruphani, Aegean.

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

HELICON – see RESOURCE II, hired yacht, motor boat depot ship.

HELIOS, hired trawler, Adty No 953. Built 1903, 201grt, Grimsby-reg GY.784. In service 4.15-5.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Released from patrol organisation to continue commercial fishing, later requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section.

HELIOS, fishing trawler. Built 1903, 201grt, Grimsby-reg GY.784. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

HELIOTROPE, 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.37 (9.15), T.41 (1.18). Launched 10.9.15 Lobnitz. 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 7.1.35 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

HELLESPONT, paddle tug, Robust-class. Launched 10. 5.10 Earle. 690 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27x11ft. 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Haulbowline, believe flew blue ensign. Sunk 4.42 by A/C at Malta.

HELLMUTH, listed as patrol vessel, ex-German tug. Built 1899, 774grt. Armed with 1-3pdr. In service c11.14-15 in East Africa.

HELMSMAN, store carrier, Y8.49. Built 1903, 458grt. Ex-armament carrier (Y2.4), in service as store carrier 31.3.15-8.9.19.

HELPER (ex-SIR FRANCIS DRAKE), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, ex-hired tug, Adty No. 1246. Built 1873, 173grt. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service as tug 1.4.15-10.5.15, as minesweeper 1.12.17-21.2.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

HELPFUL, water tank vessel, Minx-class. Launched 30.9.02 Bow McLachlan. 395 tons, 120(oa), 115(pp)x21x9ft. 300ihp, 9kts. Served at Malta. Sold 1.9.33.

HELPMATE, hired drifter, Adty No 765. Built 1912, 76grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1181. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

HELVETIA, hired trawler, Adty No 1266. Built 1917, 261grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1026. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.17-1919 as hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

HEMPSEED, decoy or Q-ship – see AURICULA, convoy sloop.

HENDON, hired paddle tug. Built 1906, 130grt. In service 24.6.15-31.3.20. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

HENE CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1975. Built 1915, 274grt, Swansea-reg SA.33. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.15-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

HENRY BATTERSBY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4433, building Hall Russell. Cancelled after 11.18.

HENRY BUTCHER, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3638. Launched 26.3.18, 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 1919 renamed RIVER TAY.

HENRY CHEVALLIER, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3673. Delivered 3.4.18, Bow McLachlan. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed ALBERT. Served as LIGNY in WW2.

HENRY COLBY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4470. Delivered 10.7.19, Hawthorns. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed FREISTON. Served as French AD.144 ROCHE GRISE in WW2.

HENRY CORY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3698. Delivered 28.5.19, Cox. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed CALIBAN. Served as CALIBAN in WW2.

HENRY CRAMWELL, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3705. Delivered 24.12.18, Lobnitz. 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 to Spain, renamed XAUEN.

HENRY FLIGHT, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3758. Delivered 2.10.18, 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 1922 renamed YESSO. Served in WW2.

HENRY FORD, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3569. Launched 18.10.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Renamed BOADICEA Il 2.19, HENRY FORD 2.20. Sold 1921 renamed DUPERRE. Served as French DUPERRE in WW2.

HENRY GRATTAN (ex-DIADEM), hired trawler. Built 1903, 212grt, Dublin-reg D.86. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

HENRY HARDING, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3822. Delivered 2.12.18, Hawthorns. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1920 renamed OCEAN CLIPPER.

HENRY JENNINGS, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3848. Delivered 22.7.19, Rennie Forrestt. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed URE 9.20. Sold 1922, renamed ABY 1924. Served as MORAY in WW2.

HENRY LANCASTER, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4231. Delivered 8.4.19, 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. Served as mark buoy vessel Sold 8.21, same Name. Served as LONGTOW in WW2.

HENRY MARSH, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4253. Launched 31.5.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed SPRINGBOK.

HEORTNESSE, hired trawler, Adty No 63. Built 1911, 198grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.57. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

HER MAJESTY, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 554. Built 1885, 235grt. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 23.4.17-24.6.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

HERACLES (12.16) - see HERCULES, hired screw tug

HERALD, hired drifter, Adty No 2179. Built 1907, 86grt, Banff-reg BF. 908. In service 5.15-1920 on Fleet duties.

HERALD, hired screw tug. Built 1907, 367grt. In service 8.9.14-4.2.19. 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.

HERALD (1923), survey ship – see MERRY HAMPTON, fleet sweeping sloop.

HERCULANEUM, dockyard tug. Launched 1905 Cran. 378 tons, 101(pp)x22x11 ft. Paddle 800ihp. Purchased 1908. Served in Dover, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 1927, renamed FORMBY.

HERCULANEUM, hired patrol tug, T.6. Built 1909, 172grt. In service for short time as unarmed patrol boat, Liverpool area 29.10.14-9.12.14, then other service.

HERCULES, dreadnought battleship, improved Neptune or Colossus-class, 47 (1914), 69 (1.18), 54 (4.18). Launched 10.5.10 Palmer. 20,000 tons, 546(oa), 510(pp)x86x27ft. Turbine 25000shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-12in, 16-4in, 3-21in tt (4-4in replaced by 2-3pdr AA). Armour: 11in sides, 3in deck. 11in guns. 1st BS Grand Fleet until 1916, then 4th BS. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T.C., BU in Germany.

HERCULES, hired screw tug. Built 1890, 234grt. In service 2.9.14-1914. 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.

HERCULES, hired screw tug. Built 1910, 121grt. In service 11.12.14-20.10.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

HERCULES, hired trawler, Adty No 8. Built 1906, 238grt, Aberdeen-reg A.562. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed HERCULES Ill 3.15. Served as ROLLS ROYCE in WW2.

HERCULES, hired screw tug. Built 1885, 225grt. In service 13.3.15-10.4.19, renamed HERACLES 12.16. 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.

HERCULES, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1909, 1,295grt - lost 30.12.17, North Sea (H/L/Lr/dk/te/un/wi)

HERCULES II, hired trawler, Adty No 431. Built 1898, 165grt, Grimsby-reg GY.811. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919.

HERCULES IV, hired trawler, Adty No 1361. Built 1903, 261grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.172. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

HERMES, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Hyacinth-class. Launched 7.4.98 Fairfield. 5,650 tons, 373(oa), 350(pp)x54x20ft. TE 10000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 11-6in, 9-12pdr, 6-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 3in deck, 3in guns, fitted to carry seaplane 1913. Nore Command 1914. Sunk 31.10.14 by U.27 off the Ruylingen Bank.

HERMES, aircraft carrier, first one designed and built from keel up, ordered 7.17, 95 (6.20). Launched 11.9.19 Armstrong, completed Devonport DY 7.23. 10950 tons, 598(oa), 548(pp)x70x18ft. Turbine 40000shp, 25kts. Armament: 10-6in, 4-4in, 20 aircraft. Sunk 9.4.42 by Japanese A/C off Ceylon.

HERMIA, hired trawler, Adty No 855. Built 1900, 216grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1153. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

HERMIONE, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Astraea-class, P.17 (1914), N.32 (9.15), N.57 (1.18). Launched 7.11.93 Devonport DY. 4,360 tons, 339(oa), 320(pp)x49x17ft. TE 9000ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 2-6in, 8-4.7in, 8-6pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck, 4.5in guns. Guardship, then depot ship Southampton 1914-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 25.10.21 Multilocular S. Bkg Co, resold 18.12.22, became training ship WARSPITE, BU 9.40 Ward, Gray.

HERMISTON, store carrier, Y8.97. Built 1901, 4483grt. Ex-collier (Y3.471), in service as store carrier 5.9.18-20.12.18.

HERO, hired trawler, Adty No 156. Built 1907, 226grt, Milford Haven-reg M.218. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1920 as minelayer, then minesweeper. Served as HEROINE in WW2.

HERO II, hired drifter, Adty No 3216. Built 1906, 84grt, Inverness-reg INS.209. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

HEROIC, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.05 (on coming into service), MI.11 (1.18), (no pendant. assigned 6.18). Built 1906, 1869grt, 18kts. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 18.11.14-6.7.20. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea.

HEROINE, hired rescue tug, W.42 (1.18). Built 1909, 203grt. In service 3.5.17-31.7.20.

HERON, hired trawler, Adty No 715. Built 1902, 223grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1230. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as FOAMCREST in WW2.

HERON (ex-EMPRESS), tender to depot ship or training establishment, described as special service vessel. Built1885, 100 tons. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. Named EMPRESS until 11.06. Sold 20.9.23 J. Borrow.

HERON BRIDGE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1918, 2,420grt – lost 16.5.18, Atlantic off Azores (H/L/te/un)

HERRING FISHER, hired drifter, Adty No 2027. Built 1908, 76grt, Stornoway-reg SY.251. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel.

HERRING GULL, hired drifter, Adty No 3057. Built 1917, 93grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.273. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.17-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

HERRING HO, hired drifter, Adty No 3038. Built 1917, 85grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.593. In service 4.17-1919 on experimental duties.

HERRING QUEEN, hired drifter, Adty No 1071. Built 1911, 72grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.714. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

HERRING SEARCHER, hired drifter, Adty No 1405, 2216. Built 1914, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.51. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

HERRING SEEKER, hired drifter, Adty No 1815. Built 1911, 75grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1154. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel.

HERRINGTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1905, 1,258grt - lost 4.5.17, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

HERSILIA, hired yacht, Pendant No 02. Built 1895, 330grt/454TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service from11.9.14. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Wrecked 6.1.16 on Eilean Chuai, Hebrides.

HERTZIAN RAY, Admiralty steel drifter, building Abela Mitchell. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

HESPER, water tank vessel, Minx-class. Launched "complete" 5.01 Hong Kong and Whampoa. 390 tons,120(oa), 115(pp)x21x9ft. 300ihp, 9kts. Served at China. Sold 3.23 at Wei Hai Wei.

HESTER, decoy or Q-ship - see LISETTE, hired yacht.

HEUGH, hired trawler, Adty No 1480. Built 1914, 200grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.64. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

HEXHAM, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 1.17, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 1639, T.35 (9.18). Launched 15.12.17 Clyde SB. 820 tons, 249(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 14.9.23 Hayes, Porthcawl.

HEY DAY (ex-HIBERNIA), hired paddle tug. Built 1904, 99grt. In service 5.6.18-21.8.19. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

HEYTHROP, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 493, T.C8 (6.18). Launched 4.6.17 Fleming & Ferguson. 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.

HIBERNIA, pre-dreadnought battleship, King Edward VII-class, 60 (1914), 70 (1.18), N.66 (4.18). Launched 17.6.05 Devonport 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Log Book Availability. Sold 8.11.21 Stanlee, resold Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

HIBERNIA, hired trawler, Adty No 141. Built 1907, 216grt, London-reg LO.266. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed HIBERNIA II 5.15.

HIBERNIA, hired screw tug. Built 1884, 210grt. In service 2.8.14-10.10.19, renamed HIBERNIA Ill. 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.

HIBISCUS, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Aubretia-type, ordered 12.16, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.42 (1.18). Launched 17.11.17 Greenock & Grangemouth. 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 PALETTE. Sold 18.1.23 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

HICKOROL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.29 (1.18). Launched 30.11.17 McMiillan. 2200 tons, 210(pp)x34x12ft. TE 700ihp, 12kts. Sold 1948, renamed HEMSLEY II (rfa)

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

HIEDRA, hired drifter, Adty No 561, 77. Built 1908, 78grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.276. In service 2.15-1919 as patrol boat.

HIGH TIDE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4168. Delivered 28.10.19, Colby. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 28.11.19, same name. French AD.75 HIGH TIDE, later RN in WW2.

HIGHFLYER, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Hyacinth-class, D.22 (1914), N.69 (9.15), N.58 (1.18, no Pendant No 4.18-9.18), N.85 (9.18). Launched 4.6.98 Fairfield. 5,650 tons, 373(oa), 350(pp)x54x20ft. TE 10000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 11-6in, 9-12pdr, 6-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 3in deck, 3in guns. 9th CS and 5th CS 1914, based on Cape Verde Islands 1914-15, West Africa 1916-17, West Indies 1917-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 6.21 at Bombay.

HIGHLAND LASSIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2178. Built 1910, 78grt, Inverness-reg INS.143. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel, target towing vessel.

HIGHLAND LEADER, hired drifter, Adty No 2146. Built 1912, 82grt, Inverness-reg INS.313. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel.

HIGHLANDER, Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Military class, Adty No 1526. One of ten trawlers, of three different types, purchased while building for a total cost of £93,800 – six by order 11.12.14, four by order 14.4.15. Launched 29.4.15 Smiths Dock, 239grt, 118x22x12ft. TE engines. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Sold 1921 as FREGATE II.

HIKIBYIDO, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 142. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

HILARIA, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 207grt, Grimsby-reg GY.698. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

HILARY, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.90 (on coming into service). Built 1908, 6239grt, 15kts, owned by booth Line. Armament: 6-6in, 2-6pdr. Crew (7.15): 32 officers & 220 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 25.5.17 by U.88 west of the Shetlands.

HILARY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 3. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

HILARY II (ex-TWENTY FOUR), hired drifter, Adty No 1410. Built 1902, 78grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.674. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-3.16 as net vessel. Mined 25.3.16 near Spit Buoy.

HILDA & ERNEST, hired drifter, Adty No 201. Built 1912, 102grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1173. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat. Served as AVAILABLE in WW2.

HILDEBRAND, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.91 (on coming into service), MI.73 (1.18), MI.39 (4.18). Built 1911, 6,991grt, 15.5kts, owned by Booth Line. Armament: 8-4.7in, 2-6pdr (later 8-6in, 2-6pdr). Crew (7.15): 30 officers & 270 crew (bi). In service 20.11.14-15.7.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

HILDEBRAND, decoy or Q-ship - see MARSHFORT (ex-HUAYNA, ex-HILDEBRAND), cargo ship conversion.

HILLCOLLOW, decoy or Q-ship - see MARSHFORT (ex-HUAYNA, ex-HILDEBRAND), cargo ship conversion.

HIMALAYA (right, in service as a transport), armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.67 (on coming into service), (no pendant. assigned 1.18). Built 1892, 6,929grt, 18.5kts. Armament: 8-4.7in (later 8-6in). In service 17.8.14, purchased by Admiralty 1916. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Suez Canal 2-4 Feb 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 4.22 Stelp & Leighton to BU.

HIND, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class, H.47 (1914), H.40 (1.18). Launched 28.7.11 John Brown. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean by 1918 except three fitted as minelayers. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Preston, BU 6.24.

HINDE II (ex-W. E. HINDE), hired screw tug. Built 1916, 43grt. In service 8.16-12.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

HINDU, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1894, 770grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

HINDUSTAN, pre-dreadnought battleship, King Edward VII-class, 62 (1914), 71 (1.18), N.67 (4.18). Launched 19.12.03 John Brown. 16,350 tons, 457(oa), 425(pp)x78x26ft. TE 18000ihp, 19kts. Armament: 4-12in, 4-9.2in, 10-6in, 12-12pdr, 5-18in tt. Armour: 9in sides, 2in deck, 12in guns. 3rd BS Grand Fleet 8.14, four of class still with Grand Fleet in 1918. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, arrived 14.10.23 after laying up at Belfast.

HINEMOA, New Zealand owned government yacht. Built 1876, 542grt.

HIPPOPOTAMUS, lifting craft, W.43 (1.18). Built 1897, 703grt. large dumb barge with horned bows, normally working in pairs with wreck on cables between them. In service from 26.2.17, purchased 9.17, renamed LC.5, 1918. Sold 10.11.20.

HIRONDELLE, squadron supply ship, Y9.17. Built 1890, 1648grt. In commissioned service 4.8.14-7.6.15, flew white ensign, BDV water carrier from 8.6.15, also carried store carrier pendant No (Y8.54). Sunk 25.4.17 by submarine SE of Belle Isle.

HIROSE, hired trawler, Adty No 3280. Built 1915, 274grt, Cardiff-reg CF.44. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.16-6.16. Mined 29.6.16 off Aldborough Napes.

HIRPA, hired whaler, Adty No 2017. Built 1911, 110grt, Leith-reg LH.157. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served in British home waters from 1.15. Wrecked 2.1.18 near Buckie.

HOARFROST, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3904, building Forbes. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. May have been completed for commercial service.

HOBART, hired trawler. Built 1902, 172grt, Hull-reg H.555. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

HOBBY HAWK, decoy or Q-ship - see TELESIA, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.1155) conversion.

HOCHELAGA (ex-WATURAS), Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1900, 628grt. Armed with 1-12pdr. Listed sometime after 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

HOCKWOLD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1911, 1,472grt - lost 9.9.17, English Channel (H/Lr/dk/wi)

HODDER, store carrier, Y8.45. Built 1910, 1016grt. In service as store carrier 18.3.15-8.3.18, in commissioned service as fleet messenger (Y4.80) 9.3.18-22.3.19. Served in WW2.

HOGUE, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Cressy-class, N.59 (1914). Launched 13.8.00 Vickers. 12,000 tons, 472(oa), 440(pp)x69x25ft. TE 21000ihp, 21kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 12-6in, 14-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 3in deck, 6in guns. 7th CS 1914. Sunk with ABOUKIR and CRESSY, 22.9.14 by U.9 in North Sea. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914.

HOLDENE, hired trawler, Adty No 437. Built 1915, 274grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.161. Armament: 1-13pdr, 1-3pdr AA. In service 9.15-2.17. Mined 2.2.17 off Orford Ness.

HOLDERNESS, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 494, T.C9 (6.18). Launched 9.11.16 Henderson. 750 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 1800ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr (or 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr). Most of class formed 2nd & 3rd Minesweeping Flotillas, Granton. Sold 8.24 Ward.

HOLDFAST (ex-COMMISSIONER), mooring vessel, X.19 (1916), X.30 (1.18). Built 1910, 783tons/403grt, 122(pp)x35ft. Purchased 1915, boom defence duty at Scapa Flow to 1918. Sold 3.23 Carriden S Bkg Co.

HOLKAR, decoy or Q-ship, motor smack conversion. Built 1905, 61grt. In service 8.16-9.16, armament not listed. Sunk 6.2.18 as fishing vessel.

HOLLY, hired drifter, Adty No 1031. Built 1904, 79grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.831. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed HOLLY II 5.15.

HOLLY, hired drifter, Adty No 2705. Built 1907, 93grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.528. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-5.18 as net vessel. Renamed HOLLY III 9.15. Sunk 11.5.18 in collision off Land's End.

HOLLY, hired drifter, Adty No 776. Built 1907, 90grt, Banff-reg BF.710. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

HOLLY BANK, hired drifter, Adty No 1141. Built 1909, 78grt, Aberdeen-reg A.258. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

HOLLYDALE, hired drifter, Adty No 1873. Built 1914, 99grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.437. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1920 as net vessel. Served as PECHEUR in WW2.

HOLLYLEAF (ex-OLEASTER), Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, later RFA oiler/group freighting tanker, Leaf-class, pendant Y7.160. Launched 1916 Hamilton. 12300 tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Flew red ensign. Attacked 30.4.18, Mediterranean. Sold 1919, renamed BRITISH HOLLY (H/D/rfa)

HOLLYHOCK, 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.42 (2.15), T.16 (9.15), T.43 (1.18). Launched 1.5.15 Barclay Curle. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr AA. Acacia-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Log Book Availability. Sold 7.10.30 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

HOLME ROSE, hired drifter, Adty No 2560. Built 1913, 89grt, Inverness-reg INS.372. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

HOLMESBANK, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1906, 3,051grt - lost 26.5.17, Eastern Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

HOLMSGARTH, hired drifter, Adty No 2743. Built 1908, 85grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.34. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.16-1919 as net vessel.

HOLYROOD, hired trawler, Adty No 1438. Built 1914, 210grt, Grimsby-reg GY.90. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

HOME FRIEND, hired drifter. Built 1911, 89grt, Buckie-reg BCK.89. In service 8.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

HOMELAND, hired drifter, Adty No 1105. Built 1908, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.125. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

HOMER, hired screw tug. Built 1915, 157grt. In service 1.11.15-28.8.19. 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.

HONDO, hired trawler, Adty No 16. Built 1912, 229grt, Grimsby-reg GY.701. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919.

HONEY BEE, hired drifter, Adty No 2292. Built 1905, 84grt, Peterhead-reg PD.70. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

HONEY BEE, hired motor drifter. 47 net reg tons, Methil-reg ML.5. In service 9.18-1919. Renamed HONEY COMB 10.18.

HONEY DEW, hired drifter. Built 1911, 99grt, Buckie-reg BCK.96. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

HONEYSUCKLE, 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.43 (2.15), T.17 (9.15), T.44 (1.18). Launched 29.4.15 Lobnitz. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr AA. Acacia-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 6.9.22 Distinn.

HONEYSUCKLE II, hired drifter, Adty No 1386. Built 1903, 62grt, Peterhead-reg PD.11. In service 8.15-1919 as stores & water carrier.

HONJO, hired trawler. Built 1917, 275grt, Cardiff-reg CF.48. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.18-1.18 as minesweeper.

HONOLULU, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 131. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

HONOR, hired drifter, Adty No 2756. Built 1913, 72grt, Berwick-reg BK.22. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

HONOUR BRIGHT, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3023. Built 1902, 54grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.189. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.17-1918.

HOOD, Admiralty blockship, ex-turret battleship, old Royal Sovereign-class (see REVENGE). 14,150t, 1891, 380ft, removed from effective list 1911, fitted with first experimental anti-torpedo bulges 1913, on sale list August 1914. Scuttled in South Ship Channel, Portland Harbour, Dorset on 4 November 1914 to fill gap in the defences (wi - in 50.34.08N, 02.25.12W). Wreck lies upside down in around 50ft, with keel only a few feet below the water at low tide (C/Cn/D/pt/wi)

HOOD, battlecruiser, Hood-class, 51 (3.20). Launched 22.8.18 John Brown, completed 3.20. 41,200 tons, 860(oa), 810(pp)x104x28ft. Turbine 144000shp, 31kts. Armament: 8-15 in. 12-5.5in, 4-4in AA, 4-3pdr, 6-21in tt. Armour: 12in sides, 3in deck, 15in guns. Log Book Availability. Sunk 24.5.41 by gunfire of German BISMARCK, Greenland Passage.

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

HOPCAR (ex-PLA Hopper No. 14), lighter/barge. Built 1911,  583grt. Tender to CYCLOPS, 27.4.18-20.8.20.

HOPE, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.48 (1914), H.41 (1.18). Launched 6.9.10 Swan Hunter. 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 2.20 at Malta.

HOPE, decoy or Q-ship - see AUK, hired trawler.

HOPE, hired drifter, Adty No 1004. Built 1907, 92grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1075. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed HOPE II 4.15.

HOPE, hired drifter, Adty No 2860. Built 1907, 79grt, Banff-reg BF.573. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed HOPE III 6.15.

HOPE, hired drifter. Built 1904, 67grt, Inverness-reg INS.138. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel collier.

HOPE IV, hired drifter, Adty No 2029. Built 1906, 90grt, Peterhead-reg PD.96. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel.

HOPEFUL, hired drifter, Adty No 2386. Built 1907, 94grt, Peterhead-reg PD.504. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

HOPEWELL, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.172. Built 1902, 52grt, Banff-reg BF.978. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1918.

HOPTANK (ex-Hopper No. 2), lighter/barge. Owned by Charlton & Co. Served as water boat at Scapa, 23.4.18-31.1.20.

HORACE STROUD, hired trawler, Adty No 280. Built 1910, 207grt, Aberdeen-reg A.324. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as DANDOLO in WW2.

HORATIO, hired trawler, Adty No 615. Built 1906, 174grt, Hull-reg H.877. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

HORIZON, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3905. Delivered 30.3.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 1945, renamed HAMNAVOE 1947.

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

HORNBY, hired patrol tug, T.8. Built 1909, 168grt. In service for short time as unarmed patrol boat, Liverpool area 29.10.14-14.5.16, then other service.

HORNET, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class, H.49 (1914), H.42 (1.18). Launched 20.12.11 John Brown. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean by 1918 except three fitted as minelayers. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Rainham, BU 10.22.

HORNPIPE, tunnel minesweeper, Dance-class, ordered as "tunnel tugs" (screw in tunnel) by War Department for Mesopotamia, transferred 10.17, 1243 (pendant. no). Launched 25.7.17 Murdoch & Murray. 290 tons, 130(pp)x26x4ft. Compound 450ihp, 9.5kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Based at Dunkirk 1918, clearing mines off Flanders coast. Sold 1.5.20 Crichton Thompson & Co.

HORNSEA, hired trawler. Built 1900, 305grt, Hull-reg H.485. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.16-1920 as boom defence vessel.

HORTENSIA (ex-CONQUEST), hired trawler. Built 1907, 244grt, Grimsby-reg GY.292. In service 8.16-10.18 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

HORTON (RCN), hired screw tug. Built 1906, 66grt. In service 4.18-10.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

HOSTE, destroyer leader, improved Marksman-class, three funnels, ordered 7.15, G.90 (1.17). 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 from 1916. Sunk 21.12.16 in collision with NEGRO in North Sea.

HOTSPUR (1917) - see WRESTLER, hired screw tug

HOUBARA, hired trawler, Adty No 1618. Built 1911, 293grt, Grimsby-reg GY.650. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

HOUDAN (ex-MINORCA), 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. Sold 28.4.24, renamed ERICH.

HOVA, store carrier, Y8.112. Built 1910, 4264grt. Ex-collier (Y3.1321), in service as store carrier 12.18-18.8.19. Later renamed CRAWFORD CASTLE

HOVERFLY, river gunboat, Fly-class, ordered 12.15. Built in sections by Yarrow, sent out to Mesopotamia 4.16, re-erected after 22.3.17 on River Tigris. 98 tons, 126(oa), 102(pp)x20x2ft. TE 175ihp, 9.5kts, tunnel screw. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr or 2pdr. Mesopotamian campaign. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1917. Sold 16.2.23 Basra Port Authority.

HOWE, battlecruiser, Hood-class, building Cammell Laird. Work suspended 9.3.17, cancelled 10.18.

HOWE, hired trawler, Adty No 724. Built 1896, 134grt, Grimsby-reg GY.26. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-7.18. Renamed HOWE II 3.17.

HUAYNA, decoy or Q-ship - see MARSHFORT (ex-HUAYNA, ex-HILDEBRAND), cargo ship conversion.

HP.1-11, paddle hospital vessels. Built 1916-17 by Ailsa SB, Blyth SB, Beardmore, Bow McLachlan, Caird and Lobnitz. For service in Mesopotamia. (Not known if these include the White Sea paddle hospital carriers HC.9 (ex-HP.3) and HC.10 (ex-HP.2).

HP.2, paddle hospital vessel. Built 1916, 714grt – see HC.10, paddle hospital carrier. (Possibly paddle hospital vessel HP.2 built for service in Mesopotamia).

HP.3, paddle hospital vessel. Built 1916, 714grt – see HC.9, paddle hospital carrier. (Possibly paddle hospital vessel HP.3 built for service in Mesopotamia).

HT.10 (ex-VOLUNTEER), 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. Built 1891, 112grt. Sold by Admiralty 1920.

HT.61 (ex-NORTHUMBRIA), 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. Built 1894, 100grt. Sold by Admiralty 1920.

HUBBUCK, Admiralty blockship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1886, 2834grt, 325ft. Purchased 1914-15 for Portland, not used as blockship. Became BDV gate vessel 28.10.14. 1-6pdr AA. Sold 25.3.19 to Spain, delivered 20.2.20.

HUELVA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1915, 4,867grt - lost 23.7.17, Atlantic SW of Ireland (H/L/Lr/te/un)

HUGH BLACK, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3602. Launched 10.5.17, 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. Sold 1923 as MACBETH. Served as OGANO in WW2.

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

HUGHLI, salvage vessel, W.82 (9.18). Built 1894 as tug, 513grt. In service from 23.2.15. Foundered 15.5.19 off Nieuport.

HULLMAN, hired screw tug. Built 1914, 171grt. In service 1.1.17-22.9.19. 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.

HUMBER, river monitor, Humber-class, listed by RN as gunboats, N.15 (1914), M.00 (4.15), M.06 (1.18). Launched 17.6.13 Vickers. Ex-Brazilian JAVARY, taken over 4.8.14. 1260 tons, 266(oa), 261(pp)x49x5ft. TE 1450ihp,12kts. Armament: 2-6in, 2-4.7in howitzers (3-6in from 1915). Dover 1914, then Mediterranean. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914, Dardanelles 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 17.9.20 F. Rijsdijk, became crane lighter.

HUMOROUS, hired drifter, Adty No 2744. Built 1915, 101grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.691. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.16-1919 as net vessel.

HUMPBACK (Z.9), Admiralty whaler, ordered 15.3.15, Adty No 872. 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.

HUNGARIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 525. Built 1900, 186grt, Boston-reg BN.89. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

HUNGERFORD (ex-LAUTERFELS), fleet messenger, Y4.24. Built 1913, 5811grt. Also listed as distilling ship. In commissioned service 28.7.15-27.2.16, flew white ensign; collier (Y3.1687) from 22.6.17. Sunk 16.4.18 by S/M off Owers LV.

HUNSBRIDGE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1912, ex-German, 3,424grt - lost 7.9.17, Atlantic off NW Morocco (H/L/Lr/dk/te/un)

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

HUNTER, hired trawler, Adty No 90. Built 1903, 185grt, Granton-reg GN.74. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper, then boom defence vessel 9.15.

HUNTLEY (ex-HELMSDALE), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.12 (4.19), T.56 (11.19). Launched 18.1.19 Eltringham. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sunk 31.1.41 by A/C in Eastern Mediterranean.

HUNTSCLYDE, store carrier, Y8.132. Built 1904, 2705grt. Ex-collier (Y3.1644) (ex-ATHENA), in service as store carrier 18.6.19-5.9.19.

HUNTSCRAFT (ex-SUDMARK), store carrier, Y8.129. Built 1913, 5113grt. in service as store carrier 13.7.19-6.11.19. Later renamed CLAN MACKAY.

HUNTSGULF, store carrier, Y8.133. Built 1892, 3185grt. Ex-collier (Y3.1748) (ex-SERIPHOS), in service as store carrier 26.6.19-28.10.19.

HUON, destroyer, Australian I-class, ex-DERWENT, renamed 12.14. Launched 19.12.14 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 9.4.30 as target, Jervis Bay.

HURLFORD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1905, 444grt - lost 29.4.17, Atlantic off W Scotland (H/Lr/wi)

HURRICANE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3984, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 5.4.19, Richards. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, same name. Served as CHARDE in WW2.

HURST, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 10.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 894, T.66 (9.18). Launched 6.5.16 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. Inverkeithing.

HURTER, decoy or Q-ship - see PREVALENT, fishing smack conversion.

HUSSAR, minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat, Dryad-class. Launched 3.7.94 Devonport DY. 1070 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x30x10ft. TE 3500ihp, 18kts. Armament: 1-4.7in, 2-12pdr, 1-6pdr. Converted with sweeps 1914/15. Mediterranean, Senior Officer, Minesweeping Force from 1915. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 12.20, resold 13.7.21 at Malta.

HUXLEY (ex-KHEDIVE), hired trawler, Adty No 1531. Built 1899, 191grt, Grimsby-reg GY.536. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919.

HYACINTH, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser Hyacinth-class. Launched 27.10.98 London & Glasgow. 5,650 tons, 373(oa), 350(pp)x54x20ft. TE 10000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 11-6in, 9-12pdr, 6-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 3in deck, 3in guns. Cape and East Africa stations 1914-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 11.23 Cohen, Swansea.

HYACINTH, hired drifter, Adty No 1068. Built 1903, 79grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.997. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel. Renamed HYACINTH II 5.15. Later purchased, sold 1920.

HYANTHES, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1349) conversion. Built 1899, 3427grt. (4355grt. by 2.10.18). In service 5.12.16-9.10.18, armament not listed, other names CRAVEN, LORIMER, OOMA.

HYDERABAD, decoy or Q-ship, war construction, P.80 (6.19), P.77 (11.19). Launched 27.8.17 Thornycroft. 624 tons (loaded)/595 tons(light), 240(pp)x38x7ft. Armament (hidden): 1-4in, 2-12pdr (tilting mounts), 4-3.5in BT, 2-18in tt, 4 depth charges; (exposed): 1-2 ½ pdr on poop, intended to carry one CMB, crew 73, other names CORAL, NICOBAR, S.S.S. 966. Served as depot ship in North Russia 1919. Sold 5.20, altered to 1150grt, renamed Lemnos.

HYDRA, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class, H.50 (1914), H.43 (1.18). Launched 19.2.12 John Brown. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean by 1918 except three fitted as minelayers. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Portishead,

HYDRA, hired trawler, Adty No 1918. Built 1906, 214grt, Grimsby-reg GY.196. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 10.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed HYDRA II 7.16.

HYDRANGEA, 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.62 (1.16), T.45 (1.18). Launched 2.3.16 Connell. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Sold 7. 4.20 at Hong Kong, retained name.

HYE LEONG, patrol boat, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1882, 494grt. Armed with 1-3pdr. In service 10.17-1919 off Rangoon, Burma.

HYSSOP, hired drifter. Built 1903, 88grt, Banff-reg BF.1277. In service 8.15-1919 as boom defence vessel workshop.

HYTHE, screw minesweeper, mercantile conversion, M.36 (1914), T.10 (9.15). Built 1905, 509grt. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 18.10.14. Mediterranean from 1915. Sunk 28.10.15 in collision with SARNIA off Cape Helles.

 


 


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I, lighter/barge. Built 1886, 72grt, steam lighter. Served as BDV from 3.8.14, bought 28.2.15.

I. & J., hired drifter, Adty No 2735. Built 1916, 95grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.293. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.16-1.19 as net vessel, minesweeper. Wrecked 1.1.19 off Newhaven.

I. F. S. (ex-TARBAT NESS), hired drifter, Adty No 751. Built 1908, 95grt, Yarmouth-reg YH. 188. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

I'LL TRY, decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.379) conversion. Built 1901, 59grt. In service 21.4.16-1916, armament not listed. Sunk 27.7.18 as fishing vessel.

I'LL TRY, decoy or Q-ship - see also G. & E., fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.649) conversion.

IAGO, hired trawler, Adty No 1364. Built 1907, 206grt, Hull-reg H.963. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

IAN, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 135. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

IANTHE, decoy or Q-ship, auxiliary 3-mast schooner conversion. Built 1910, 212grt. In service 15.9.17-11.3.19, armed with 5-12pdr, 1-Lewis MG, other name MANON.

IBIS, hired trawler, Adty No 410. Built 1903, 168grt, Hull-reg H.764. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

IBIS V, fishing trawler. Built 1908, 196grt, Ostend-reg O.75. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ICARUS (1918) - see TRENT, fleet messenger.

ICEAXE (ex-T.17), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian T.13-24 group, Axe-class, Adty No. 4334. Launched 17.7.16, Smiths Dock. 296grt/520 tons, 138(oa), 130(pp)x23x12ft. TE 490ihp, 10.5kts. Reported seized in White Sea 3.8.18, but possibly one of eight handed over by White Russians. Armament: 1-75mm. Renamed KENNET 9.20. Sold 1946 and BU.

ICEBERG, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3910. Launched 1.7.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To MA& F 13.11.19, renamed MARIGOLD 1921. Served as MARIGOLD II in WW2.

ICEBLINK, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3915, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 14.2.20, Jones, Buckie. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 11.5.20, renamed STAR DIVINE 1920.

ICEFIELD, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4136. Launched 5.4.19, Ouse SB. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 2.9.20, renamed JESSIE WATSON, 1920.

ICEFLOE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3909. Delivered 28.6.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 15.12.19, same name, renamed SUNNY BIRD 1923. Served as SUNNY BIRD in WW2.

ICELAND, laid down for Icelandic owners, hired trawler, Adty No 3308. Built 1916, 312grt, hhh. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.16-12.18 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Became Icelandic EGILL SKALLAGRIMSSON 1919.

ICEPACK, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3911. Launched 12.6.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 1922, renamed ACCORD. Served as ACCORD in WW2.

ICEWHALE (Z.12), Admiralty whaler, ordered 15.3.15, Adty No 875. 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. Renamed OSPREY 3.24, Sold 15.10.28 to Plymouth & Devon S Bkg Co.

ICICLE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3912. Launched 25.6.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 8.7.20, renamed MILDRED W. RAWSON 1922. Served as JUNE ROSE in WW2.

ICTOR (1918) - see VICTOR, hired rescue tug,

IDA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 124 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

IDA, hired drifter. Built 1907, 94grt, Peterhead-reg PD.407. In service 12.14-1919 as naval stores tender. Served as STRATHBEG in WW2.

IDA ADAMS (ex-RUBY), hired trawler, Adty No 252. Built 1907, 275grt, Grimsby-reg GY.58. Armament: 1-4in, 1-7.5in BT. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

IDAHO, hired yacht, Special Service Vessel, later tug, Pendant No 068. Built 1910, 43grt/58TM. Armament: 1-1pdr. In service 12.4.15-2.2.19, tug from 3.17. Served in WW2.

IDENA, hired trawler, Adty No 3332. Built 1917, 270grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.288. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.17-2.18 as minesweeper. Abandoned and scuttled 5.2.18 (sunk by gunfire) off Tromso.

IJUIN, hired trawler, Adty No 2669. Built 1911, 257grt, Cardiff-reg CF.35. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-7.18. Sunk 22.7.18 by U-boat gunfire.

ILEX (ex-ANEMONE), hired yacht, Pendant No 018. Built 1896, 120grt/131TM. Armament: 2-3pdr. In service 16.9.14-20.7.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

ILFRACOMBE, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 165grt, Grimsby-reg GY.450. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ILIONA (ex-CASSANDRA), hired yacht, examination vessel. Built 1886, 81grt/109TM. In service 25.3.18-4.2.19.

ILLUSTRIOUS, pre-dreadnought battleship, Majestic-class, D.40 (1914), P.40 (9.15), P.97 (1.19). Launched 17.9.96 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, became depot ship or unarmed transport. Sold 18.6.20 Ward, Barrow.

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

ILUSTRA, hired trawler, Adty No 53, 1221. Built 1914, 448grt, Grimsby-reg GY.127. Armament: 1-4 in, 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ILVINGTON COURT, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1911, 4,217grt - lost 6.12.17, Western Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

IMBAT, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3914, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 23.11.18, Jones, Buckie. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as experiments vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 2.9.20, same name. Served in WW2.

IMELDA, hired trawler, Adty No 519. Built 1914, 251grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.13. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

IMMINGHAM, store carrier, Y8.50. Built 1906, 2083grt. In service as accommodation ship and store carrier from 10.14. Sunk 6.6.15 in collision off Mudros.

IMOGENE (ex-Strathendrick), decoy or Q-ship, barkentine conversion. Built 1882, 189grt. In service 24.2.18, armed with 1-4in, 2-12pdr, 1-7.5in bomb thrower, other names DOROTHY, IMPEY, JEANETTE. Sold 15.5.19 Ledger Hill.

IMOGENE  (ex-JACAMAR), yacht, described as special service vessel, Portsmouth harbour pendant not assigned in 1914. Bought on stocks, built 1882 Barclay Curle. 460 tons, 184(oa), 160(pp)x24x11 ft. 420ihp, 11kts. Armament: nil. Renamed JULIUS 2.23. paid off 24.9.23. Sold 1924.

IMP, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 122 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

IMPERATOR, decoy or Q-ship - see IMPREGNABLE, hired drifter.

IMPERIA, hired trawler, Adty No 620. Built 1912, 213grt, Grimsby-reg GY.758. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919. Served in WW2.

IMPERIAL PRINCE, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 128grt, Aberdeen-reg A.146. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

IMPERIAL QUEEN, hired trawler, Adty No 1348. Built 1914, 246grt, Hull-reg H.193. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

IMPEY, decoy or Q-ship - see IMOGENE (ex-STRATHENDRICK), barkentine conversion.

IMPLACABLE, pre-dreadnought battleship, Formidable-class, 63 (1914), 72 (1.18), N.48 (4.18). 1897 Estimates, launched 11.3.99 Devonport DY. 15,000 tons, 431(oa), 400(pp)x75x27ft. TE 15000ihp, 18kts. Armament: 4-12in, 12-4in, 16-12pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 9in sides, 3in deck. 12in guns. 5th BS, Channel Fleet 8.14, then Grand Fleet at end of year, to Mediterranean 1915, harbour service 1917-19. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

IMPLACABLE, hired drifter, Adty No 2987. Built 1916, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.730. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.16-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed IMPLACABLE II 2.17.

IMPLACABLE, harbour service, training ship (ex-DUGUAY TROUIN, ex-French 3rd rate sailing ship-of-the-line), built 1800, 3223 tons, Scuttled 2.12.49.

IMPREGNABLE, hired drifter, served as Q-ship, other names IMPERATOR, IMPREST (not listed in Hired Drifter section as Q-ship - see below)

IMPREGNABLE, hired drifter, Adty No 219. Built 1911, 108grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1118. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat. Renamed IMPREST 2.15, IMPERATOR 9.15.

IMPREGNABLE, harbour service, training ship, Devonport, renamed BULWARK 12.19 (ex-HOWE, ex-screw ship-of-the-line), built 1860, 6557 tons. Sold 18.2.21.

IMPREGNABLE (1919), training ship - see POWERFUL, ex-cruiser, Powerful-class.

IMPREGNABLE II, harbour service, training ship, renamed IMPREGNABLE (old) 12.19, DEFIANCE IV 1.22, DEFIANCE II 12.30 (ex-INCONSTANT, ex-unarmoured iron frigate), built 1868, 5782 tons. Sold 4.56.

IMPREGNABLE II (1919), training ship – see ANDROMEDA, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Diadem-class.

IMPREGNABLE III, harbour service, training ship (ex-BLACK PRINCE, ex-broadside ironclad, Warrior-class), built 1861, 9210 tons. Sold 21. 2.23.

IMPREST, decoy or Q-ship - see IMPREGNABLE, hired drifter.

INANDA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 104 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

INAWILLIAM, hired trawler, Adty No 2658. Built 1913, 337grt, Grimsby-reg GY.872. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-5.17 as minesweeper. Mined 30.5.17 off Berehaven.

INCHBROOM, hired drifter, Adty No 796. Built 1910, 78grt, Inverness-reg INS.167. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

INCHGARTH, hired trawler, Adty No 3338. Built 1917, 226grt, Aberdeen-reg A.755. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served as STAR OF FREEDOM in WW2.

INCHKEITH, hired trawler, Adty No 481. Built 1906, 174grt, Leith-reg LH.106. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

INCONSTANT, light cruiser, later minelayer, Arethusa-class, ordered 9.12, 5A (1914), 73 (1.18), 77 (4.18). Launched 6.7.14 Beardmore. 3,500 tons, 436(oa), 410(pp)x39x14ft. Turbine 40000shp, 29kts. Armament: 2-6in, 6-4in (altered to 3-6in, 4-4in, 2-3in AA), 8-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 1in deck. 1st LCS, Grand Fleet 1915-18, fitted for minelaying 9.17, 74 mines (5 operations, laid 370). Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 9.6.22 Cashmore.

INDEFATIGABLE, battlecruiser, Indefatigable-class, 13 (1914). Launched 28.10.09 Devonport DY. 18,750 tons, 590(oa), 555(pp)x80x26ft. Turbine 43000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 8-12in, 16-4in, 3-21in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2in deck, 7in guns. Mediterranean 8.14, 2nd BCS Grand Fleet in 1915.Sunk 31.5.16 at Jutland. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916.

INDEFATIGABLE, harbour service, training ship, River Mersey, renamed CARRICK II 1941 (ex-PHAETON, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Leander-class), built 1883, 4300 tons. Sold 1.47.

INDIA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.81 (on coming into service). Built 1896, 7,940grt, 18kts. Armament: not listed. Crew (7.15): 32 officers & 270 crew (bi). In service 13.3.15. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Sunk 8.8.15 by U.22 off Norway.

INDIA, fishing trawler. Built 1894, 190grt, Grimsby-reg GY.833. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

INDIAN EMPIRE, hired trawler, Adty No 798. Built 1907, 289grt, Hull-reg H.957. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

INDIAN SUMMER, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3916. Delivered 8.2.18, Lewis. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 1947, same name.

INDIRA (RIN) - see KILDYSART, Kil-class patrol gunboat.

INDOMITABLE, battlecruiser, Invincible-class, 77 (1914), 74 (1.18), 05 (4.18). Launched 16.3.07 Fairfield. 17,250 tons, 567(oa), 530(pp)x78x26ft. Turbine 41000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 8-12in, 16-4in, 4-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2in deck, 7in guns. In Mediterranean 8.14, joined Grand Fleet Battlecruiser Force late 1914 until 1918. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

INDOMITABLE, dummy battlecruiser No.12 – see MANIPUR, mercantile conversion.

INDOMITABLE II, hired drifter, Adty No 2054. Built 1908, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.196. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.15-1919 as net vessel.

INDRANI, squadron supply ship, Y9.7. Built 1888, 3640grt. In commissioned service 4.8.14-3.10.14, flew white ensign. Sunk 27.6.15 by submarine 40 miles W of the Smalls.

INDRAVATI, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1896, 1053grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

INDUS, harbour service, training ship, Devonport (ex-DEFENCE, ex-broadside ironclad, Defence-class), built 1861, 6270 tons. Sold 8.8.35.

INDUS II, harbour service, repair hulk, Scapa by 1.15, renamed AKBAR 10.14 (ex-TEMERAIRE, ex-central battery/barbette ship), built 1876, 8540 tons. Sold 26.5.21.

INDUS II (1915) – see FLORA, ex-light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Astraea-class.

INDUS II (1920) - see VICTORIOUS, pre-dreadnought battleship, Majestic-class.

INDUS III, harbour service, training ship (ex-BELLEROPHON, ex-central battery ironclad), built 1875, 7550 tons. Sold 12.12.22.

INDUS IV, harbour service, repair hulk, Scapa by 1.15, renamed ALGIERS 10.14 (ex-TRIUMPH, ex-central battery ironclad, Swiftsure-class), built 1870, 6640 tons. Sold 7.1.21.

INDUS V, harbour service, hospital hulk 1914, renamed MEDIATOR 12.14, IMPREGNABLE III 10.22 (ex-GANGES, ex-2nd rate sailing ship-of-the-line), built 1821, 3594 tons. Sold 31.8.29.

INDUSTRIOUS, paddle tug, Dromedary-class. Launched 19.6.02 Barclay Curle. 680 to 700 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27(50 oa)x10ft. 2-stage oscillating 1250ihp, 12kts. Served in Devonport, believe flew blue ensign. BU 12.59 in Holland.

INDUSTRY, hired drifter, Adty No 911. Built 1907, 100grt, Peterhead-reg PD.378. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

INDUSTRY (1920), store carrier – see TAY & TYNE, coaster conversion.

INDUSTRY, Admiralty store carrier, X.24 (1.16), X.31 (1.18). Laid down as GLASGOW, launched 7.6.01 Beardmore. 1460 tons, 196(pp)x30ft. TE 750ihp, 10kts. Torpedoed 18.10.18 and sold. (Note: Q-ship TAY & TYNE, built 1909, 556grt,  became store carrier (X.83) renamed INDUSTRY 1920.)

INFINITIVE, hired drifter, Adty No 3284. Built 1916, 103grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.795. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.16-1919 as net vessel.

INFLEXIBLE, battlecruiser, Invincible-class, 83 (1914), 75 (1.18), 47 (4.18). Launched 26.6.07 John Brown. 17,250 tons, 567(oa), 530(pp)x78x26ft. Turbine 41000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 8-12in, 16-4in, 4-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2in deck, 7in guns. In Mediterranean 8.14, detached to South Atlantic 1914 (Battle of the Falklands), joined Grand Fleet Battlecruiser Force late 1914 until 1918. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Falkland Islands 8 Dec 1914, Dardanelles 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee, resold, BU in Germany.

INGLEMOOR, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1912, 4,331grt - lost 1.7.15, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un)

INGOMAR, fishing trawler. Built 1904, 217grt, Grimsby-reg GY.32. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served as CONISTON in WW2.

INNISFREE, water tank vessel, Innis-Group. Launched 8.4.13 McGregor, Kirkintilloch. 96grt, 66(pp)x18ft. Bought 7.9.15. Sold 24.11.20 to Norway.

INNISINVER, water tank vessel, Innis-Group. Launched 20.5.13 Jeffery, Alloa. 127grt, 74(pp)x18ft. Bought 14.8.15. Sold 7.20.

INNISJURA, water tank vesse, Innis-Groupl. Launched 19.6.13 Jeffery, Alloa. 127grt, 74(pp)x18ft. Bought 2.10.15. Sold 1920,

INNISSHANNON, water tank vessel, Innis-Group, X.32 (1.18) Launched 7.4.13 Chalmers, Rutherglen. 238grt, 115(pp)x21ft. Bought 16.9.15. Sold 2.21.

INNISTRAHULL, water tank vessel, Innis-Group. Launched 1913 Chalmers, Rutherglen. 238grt, 115(pp)x21ft. Bought 15.9.15. Lost 1916..

INNISULVA, water tank vessel, Innis-Group. Launched 16.4.14 Chalmers, Rutherglen. 255grt, 115(pp)x21ft. Bought 30.9.15. Sold 13.3.20..

INSOLENT, ex-gunboat, described as miscellaneous special service vessel, pendant No. 8.   Launched 15.3.81 Pembroke DY. 265 tons, 7kts. Served at Portsmouth 1914-18. BDV 1.15. Foundered 1.7.22 in Portsmouth harbour, raised; sold 18.6.25 Pounds.

INSTOW (ex-IFRACOMBE), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, N.A4 (8.19), N.A1 (11.19). Launched 15.4.19 Eltringham. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 15.11.20 A. S. Miller, renamed TILAK.

INTABA, flotilla supply ship No 4, mercantile. Built 1910, 4832grt. In commissioned service 5.8.14-11.7.17, flew white ensign; squadron supply (Y9.30) 21.4.15; Q ship 12.4.16, also Q.2, WAITOMO.

INTEGRITY, hired drifter, Adty No 2731. Built 1903, 67grt, Peterhead-reg PD.51. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed INTEGRITY II 11.15.

INTEGRITY, hired drifter, Adty No 2908. Built 1907, 86grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.178. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. \

INTENT, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1911, 1,564grt - lost 8.3.18, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

INTER NOS, hired drifter, Adty No 2198. Built 1907, 90grt, Inverness-reg INS.32. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel.

INTREPID (right, Photo Ships), minelayer, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Apollo-class, N.30 (1914), N.59 (1.18), N.21 (4.18). Launched 20.6.91 London & Glasgow. 3600 tons, 314(oa), 300(pp)x43x16ft. TE 9000ihp, 20kts (designed). Conversion to minelayer completed 27.9.10 Chatham DY, armament 4-4.7in, 100 mines. Minelayer, based at Dover and Sheerness 1914-15 (seven Apollo-class minelayers laid nearly 8000 mines in 22 operations), then subsidiary service. Sunk 23.4.18 as blockship at Zeebrugge. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Log Book Availability.

INTOMBI, squadron supply ship, Y9.12. Built 1912, 4253grt. In commissioned service 4.8.14-10.3.15, flew white ensign.

INUNDATION, Admiralty steel drifter, building Abela Mitchell. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

INVERBERVIE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1913, 4,309grt - lost 14.9.16, Central Mediterranean (H/Cn/D/ap/un)

INVERBOYNDIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2064. Built 1910, 89grt, Banff-reg BF.322. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.16-1920 as net vessel.

INVERGYLE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1907, 1,794grt - lost 12.3.15, North Sea (H/L/Mn/Lr/te/un/wi)

INVERLYON, decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.687) conversion. Built 1903, 59grt. In service 2.8.15-9.15, armed with 1-3pdr. Sunk 30.1.17 by submarine 15 miles N by W of Trevose Head while commercial fishing.

INVERNAIRNE, hired drifter. Built 1910, 78grt, Inverness-reg INS.237. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

INVESTIGATOR (RIM), survey vessel. Launched 11.6.07, Vickers. 1185 tons, 254(pp)x33x12ft. TE 1550ihp, 13kts Sold 1934.

INVICTA, fleet messenger, Y4.10. Built 1905, 1680grt. In service from 12.4.15, flew red ensign, not retained.

INVINCIBLE, battlecruiser, Invincible-class, 85 (1914). Launched 13.4.07 Armstrong. 17,250 tons, 567(oa), 530(pp)x78x26ft. Turbine 41000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 8-12in, 16-4in, 4-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2in deck, 7in guns. At Queenstown 8.14, then Humber area, detached to South Atlantic 1914 (Battle of the Falklands), joined Grand Fleet Battlecruiser Force late 1914. Sunk 31.5.16 at Jutland. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Falkland Islands 8 Dec 1914, Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability.

INVINCIBLE, dummy battlecruiser No.13 – see PATRICIAN, mercantile conversion.

IOLAIRE, hired yacht, Pendant No 056. Built 1902, 862grt/999TM. Armament: 2-3 in, 1-3pdr AA. In service 1.3.15-12.2.19, renamed AMALTHAEA 11.18. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. (Note: one of two hired yachts that shared the names AMALTHAEA and IOLAIRE). Served as IOLAIRE in WW2.

IOLAIRE (1918) - see AMALTHAEA (ex-lOLANTHE), hired yacht, built 1881.

IOLAIRE (1919) - see LADY WINDSOR, hired screw tug

IOLANDA, hired yacht, Pendant No 031. Built 1908, 1647grt/1822TM. Armament: 2-3in. In service 21.5.15-5.2.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as WHITE BEAR in WW2.

IOLO, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1898, 3,908grt - lost 11.10.16, Barents Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un)

IONA, fishing trawler. Built 1904, 187grt, Hull-reg H.709. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

IONA, hired screw tug. Built 1905, 48grt. In service 12.14-9.15, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

IONIC, fishing trawler. Built 1890, 159grt, Grimsby-reg GY.256. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

IPHIGENIA, minelayer, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Apollo-class, N.27 (1914), N.60 (1.18). Launched 19.11.91 London & Glasgow. 3600 tons, 314(oa), 300(pp)x43x16ft. TE 9000ihp, 20kts (designed). Conversion to minelayer completed 8.07 Chatham DY, armament 4-4.7in, 140 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 Zeebrugge. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Log Book Availability.

IPSWICH, hired trawler, Adty No 429. Built 1896, 161grt, Grimsby-reg GY.178. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

IRANIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1604. Built 1913, 202grt, Grimsby-reg GY.728. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

IRAWADI (ex-HECTOR), hired trawler, Adty No 270. Built 1906, 238grt, Hull-reg H.941. In service 8.14-8.16 as minesweeper. Wrecked 10.8.16 on Tigani Rocks, E Med.

IRELAND, hired paddle tug. Built 1891, 245grt. In service as minesweeper; 20.3.18-27.4.20, minelayer 10 mines 4.18.

IRENE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 123 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

IRENE, hired drifter, Adty No 2161. Built 1906, 66grt, Buckie-reg BCK.196. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1920 as net vessel, tender.

IRENE, hired drifter, Adty No 2475. Built 1907, 85grt, Berwick-reg BK.23. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed IRENE II 8.15.

IRENE WRAY, hired trawler, Adty No 1456. Built 1914, 216grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.73. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as MARIA R. OMMERING in WW2.

IRIDESCENCE, Admiralty wood drifter, non-standard type, Adty No, 3913, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 21.12.17, Innes. Approx 95grt, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 1926, same name. Served in WW2.

IRIS, 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.44 (2.15), T.18 (9.15), T.46 (1.18). Launched 2.6.15 Lobnitz. 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 26.1.20 C. W. Kellock, renamed PRINCIPE D'ASTURIAS.

IRIS, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 109. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

IRIS, hired yacht, tug. In service from 3.18, purchased. Sold 8.8.19.

IRIS II (ex-ferry IRIS, sometimes named IRIS not IRIS II), assault ship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1906, 475grt. In commissioned service 2.18-6.18, renamed ROYAL IRIS. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) as IRIS Belgian Coast 1918, as IRIS II Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918.

IRISHMAN, hired screw tug. Built 1896, 99grt. Harbour service 30.7.14-6.7.20, BDV from 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.

IRON DUKE (ex-DELHI renamed 10.13), dreadnought battleship, Iron Duke-class, 94 (1914), 76 (1.18), 14 (4.18). Launched 12.10.12 Portsmouth DY. 25,000 tons, 623(oa), 580(pp)x89x29ft. Turbine 29000shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-13.5in, 12-6in, 2-3in AA, 4-21in tt. Armour: 12in sides, 2.5in deck, 11in guns. Fleet flagship Grand Fleet 1914-17, then 1st BS. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Gunnery ship 1931, depot ship 1939. Sold 2.3.46, BU by Metal Ind, Rosyth.

IRON DUKE, dummy battleship No.3 – see MONTEZUMA, mercantile conversion.

IRONAXE (ex-T.22), Admiralty trawler, ex-Russian T.13-24 group, Axe-class, Adty No. 4337. Launched 31.8.16, 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: 1-12pdr. Possibly French crew from 8.18. To French Navy 12.18 renamed COMMANDANT VERGOIGNAN. Renamed IRONAXE 1922. Served as IRONAXE in WW2.

IRONSIDES, hired yacht, Pendant No N.83 (9.18). In service 6.18-3.20.

IROQUOIS, decoy or Q-ship - see FRESH HOPE (ex-FRESHHOPE, ex-EDITH S. CUMMINS), 3-mast schooner conversion.

IROQUOIS, 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.N2 (10.18). Launched 24.8.18 Barclay Curle. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Survey vessel 1922. Log Book Availability. Handed over 28.6.37 Ward, Briton Ferry.

IRRAWADY, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian paddle river steamer taken up in India. 338grt. Armed with 2-MG. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

IRRESISTIBLE, pre-dreadnought battleship, Formidable-class, 64 (1914). 1897 Estimates, launched 15.12.98 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. Mined 18.3.15 in the Dardanelles. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914, Dardanelles 1915.

IRVINE, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 1640, T.44 (early 1919), T.79 (11.19). Launched 8.12.17 Fairfield. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 21.2.23 J. W. Houston, Montrose.

IRWELL, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 197grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1176. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served as SAXONIA in WW2.

IRWELL (1923), RNVR training ship – see SIR BEVIS, fleet sweeping sloop.

IRWELL (1926), RNVR drillship – see GOOLE, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class.

ISA, fishing trawler. Built 1912, 217grt, Ostend-reg O.81. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ISA, hired drifter, Adty No 741. Built 1914, 87grt, North Shields-reg SN.105. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as BOY JOHN in WW2.

ISA WILSON, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.189, 4306. Built 1907, 41grt, Berwick-reg BK.250. In service 12.15-1919.

ISAAC ARTHAN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4297. Launched 1.5.19, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 renamed AMBER. Served as LOCH BUIE in WW2.

ISAAC CHANT, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3704. Delivered 1.10.18, Lobnitz. 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 COLNE 9.20, Sold 1949.

ISAAC DOBSON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3733. Delivered 23.4.19, Montrose SB. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed HOLLAND. Served as LIDDOCK in WW2.

ISAAC HARRIS, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3826. Delivered 12.4.19, Hawthorns. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed POCHARD Il.

ISAAC HEATH, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3829. Delivered 21.8.18, 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. Sold 1920 same name, later renamed RYLSTON. Served as TEROMA in WW2.

ISABEL, fishing trawler. Built 1906, 174grt, Hull-reg H.878. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ISABELLA FERGUSSON, hired drifter. Built 1903, 60grt, Banff-reg BF.1121. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel telephone maintenance.

ISABELLA FOWLIE, hired trawler, Adty No 473. Built 1911, 196grt, Aberdeen-reg A.418. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ISCO, hired drifter, Adty No 2355. Built 1907, 100grt, Inverness-reg INS.210. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

ISER, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1888 2,160grt - lost Friday 23.2.17, Bay of Biscay (H/L/Lr/te/un)

ISERNIA, hired trawler, Adty No 1746. Built 1899, 198grt, Grimsby-reg GY.164. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 7.15-1920 as minesweeper.

ISINGLASS, 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.1A (11.19). Launched 5.3.19 Greenock & Grangemouth. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Sold 12.8.20 M. Mazza, resold 15.11.22 Ferguson Muir.

ISIS, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Eclipse-class, D.60 (1914), P.60 (9.15), N.61 (1.18). Launched 27.6.96 London & Glasgow. 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 North America and West Indies. Log Book Availability. Sold 26.2.20 Granton S. Bkg. Co.

ISIS, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 175grt, Grimsby-reg GY.75. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

ISIS, fleet messenger, Y4.23. Built 1898, 1728grt. In service 18.6.15-28.2.16, renamed ISONZO 1.16, and in commissioned service 29.2.16-10.3.20, flew white ensign. Later renamed GIBEL SARSAR.

ISLA (ex-THISTLE), RFA petrol/spirit carrier, P.93 (1914), X.29 (1916), X.33 (1.18). Launched 14.2.03 Garston SB. 980 tons, 176(oa), 170(pp)x26x12 ft. 650hp,10kts. Purchased 6.3.07. Sold 9.9.21, renamed PASS OF BRANDER (rfa)

ISLANDMORE, Admiralty- chartered collier. Built 1909, 3.6.17, Western Mediterranean - 3,046grt - lost (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un)

ISLE OF SKYE (ex-MADGE WILDFIRE), tender, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1886, 211grt. In commissioned service 19.5.16-10.5.19.

ISLEFORD, Admiralty store carrier. Purchased on stocks 26.3.13, launched 1913 Ardrossan SB.  423 tons, 150(pp)x25x10ft. TE. Carried armament stores. Sunk 1.42 unknown cause off Wick.

ISLAND PRINCE, hired trawler, Adty No 62. Built 1911, 205grt, North Shields-reg SN.148. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

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

ISLANDER, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 81. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ISLE OF ARRAN, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 556. Built 1892, 313grt. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 30.5.17-27.3.20. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

ISLE OF MAN, hired trawler, Adty No 651. Built 1905, 176grt, Hull-reg H.826. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ISLE OF MAY, hired yacht. Built 1896, 119grt/138TM. In service 22.7.18-9.5.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served in WW2.

ISLE OF WIGHT, hired trawler, Adty No 543. Built 1905, 176grt, Hull-reg H.852. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ISOBEL COLVEN, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.178, 4316. Built 1902, 43grt, Berwick-reg BK.217. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as patrol boat.

ISRAEL ALDCROFT, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3617. Launched 20.6.17, Duthie. Units ranged from 194-237grt, 115-122x22ft. Approx. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as training ship. Sold 1921, renamed GEORGE R. PURDY. Served in WW2.

ITALY, hired trawler, Adty No 720. Built 1896, 145grt, Grimsby-reg GY.92. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-9.16. Sunk 3.9.16 in collision off Sunderland.

ITCHEN, destroyer, River-class, two medium funnels, designated E-class, N.06 (1914), D.22 (9.15). Launched 17.3.03 Laird. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sunk 6.7.17 by U.99 in North Sea.

ITHURIEL (ex-GABRIEL, renamed before launch), destroyer leader, improved Marksman-class, four funnels, ordered 11.14, G.32 (9.15), G.50 (1.17), F.88 (1.18). Launched 8.3.16 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, attached 13th S/M Flotilla 1917-18. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T. C. BU in Germany.

ITONIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1980. Built 1914, 288grt, Grimsby-reg GY.108. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 1.16-1919 as minesweeper.

IVA, hired drifter, Adty No 913. Built 1908, 85grt, Banff-reg BF.1067. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

IVANHOE, hired trawler, Adty No 664. Built 1898, 190grt, Grimsby-reg GY.902. In service 10.14-11.14 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Wrecked 3.11.14 in the Firth of Forth.

IVANHOE, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.181. Built 1903, 42grt, Inverness-reg INS.429. In service 2.15-1916

IVY, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.21 (1.18). Launched 31.10.17 Blyth SB. 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 2.20 Howard, Ipswich, resold 2.6.21 Clan Line, renamed SINALOA.

IVY, hired drifter, Adty No 607. Built 1907, 94grt, Peterhead-reg PD.183. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 9.14-1919 as net vessel.

IVY, listed as patrol vessel, ex-Nigerian Government yacht. Built 1895, 1131grt. Armed with 1-12pdr/2-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 in West Africa.

IVY II, hired drifter, Adty No 1111. Built 1907, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1071. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

IVY III, hired drifter, Adty No 2803. Built 1905, 71grt, Banff-reg BF.18. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel.

IVY GREEN, hired drifter, Adty No 2485. Built 1908, 76grt, Buckie-reg BCK.23. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

IVY LEAF, hired drifter. Built 1911, 87grt, Banff-reg BF.286. In service 9.15-1920 as boom defence vessel. Served as RESTORE in WW2.

IZAAK WALTON, hired trawler, Adty No 661. Built 1907, 252grt, Swansea-reg SA.47. Armament: 1-4 in, 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Also Q-ship 7.18-11.18.

 



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J-class submarines, J.1-J.7, 1210/1760 tons, 275(oa), 270(pp)x23x14ft. Diesel/electric 3600/1400hp, 19/9.5kts. Armament: 1-4in, 6-18in tt.

J.1, submarine, J-class, ordered 1.15. Launched 6.11.15 Portsmouth DY. 11th Flotilla, Blyth from completion to 1918. Transferred to RAN 25.3.19. Sold 26.2.24 Melbourne Salvage Co.

J.2, submarine, J-class, ordered 1.15. Launched 6.11.15 Portsmouth DY. 11th Flotilla, Blyth from completion to 1918. Transferred to RAN 25.3.19. Sold 26.2.24 Melbourne Salvage Co.

J.3 (original), ordered 1.15, building Pembroke DY. Cancelled 4.15.

J.3 (ex-J.7), submarine, J-class, ordered 1.15. Launched 4.12.15 Pembroke DY. 11th Flotilla, Blyth from completion to 1918. Transferred to RAN 25.3.19. Sold 1.26 Hill, Melbourne.

J.4 (original), ordered 1.15, building Pembroke DY. Cancelled 4.15.

J.4 (ex-J.8), submarine, J-class, ordered 1.15. Launched 2.2.16 Pembroke DY. 11th Flotilla, Blyth from completion to 1918. Transferred to RAN 25.3.19. Sold 26.2.24 Melbourne Salvage Co.

J.5, submarine, J-class, ordered 1.15. Launched 9.9.15 Devonport DY. 11th Flotilla, Blyth from completion to 1918. Transferred to RAN 25.3.19. Sold 26.2.24 Melbourne Salvage Co.

J.6, submarine, J-class, ordered 1.15. Launched 9.9.15 Devonport DY. 11th Flotilla, Blyth from completion. Sunk 15.10.18 in error by decoy ship CYMR1C off Blyth.

J.7, submarine, J-class, ordered 5.16. 1200/1820 tons. Launched 21.2.17 Devonport DY. 11th Flotilla, Blyth from completion to 1918. Transferred to RAN 25.3.19. Sold 11.29 Morris & Watt, Melbourne.

 


 

J. & A., hired drifter, Adty No 2762. Built 1914, 95grt, Berwick-reg BK.304. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-4.18 as net vessel. Sunk 4.4.18 in collision off Scarborough.

J. & M. MAIN, hired drifter, Adty No 2812. Built 1913, 89grt, Inverness-reg INS.2. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

J. A. C., hired drifter, Adty No 2353. Built 1910, 79grt, Inverness-reg INS.110. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel.

J. BAELS MAURICX, fishing trawler. Built 1906, 211grt, Hull-reg H.406. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

J. C. MILLER, hired screw tug. Built 1910, 33grt. In service 6.18-11.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

J. C. P., hired drifter, Adty No 1877. Built 1908, 73grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.767. In service 9.15-3.18 as net vessel. Sunk 22.3.18 in collision off Green Flash Buoy.

J. D. FLETCHER, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.161, 2066. Built 1903, 56grt, Wick-reg WK.342. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1917.

J. E. C. M., hired drifter, Adty No 2911. Built 1913, 84grt, Inverness-reg INS.367. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper.

J. H. F., hired drifter, Adty No 1557. Built 1914, 78grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.271. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel.

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

J. O. GRAVEL (ex-HS.45), 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 1909, 197grt. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

J. P. RENNOLDSON, hired paddle tug. Built 1883, 149grt. In service 17.5.18-16.12.18. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

J. S., hired drifter, Adty No 1885. Built 1911, 90grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.746. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

J. T. STEPHEN, hired drifter, Adty No 993. Built 1908, 82grt, Peterhead-reg PD.523. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

J. W. BRANKLEY (RCN), hired screw tug. Built 1914, 61grt. In service 6.18-12.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

J. Y. SHORT, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1887, 2,193grt - lost 4.10.16, Barents Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un)

JABIRU, squadron supply ship, Y9.24. Built 1911, 1703grt. In service 3.12.14-5.5.16, flew red ensign; collier (Y3.1671) from 3.7.17.

JABOO II, hired trawler, Adty No 1592. Built 1915, 236grt, Liverpool-reg LL.3. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

JACAMAR, hired trawler, Adty No 1207. Built 1911, 293grt, Grimsby-reg GY.649. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1.17 as minesweeper. Sunk 28.1.17 in collision off Folkestone LV.

JACINTA, hired trawler, Adty No 1976. Built 1915, 289grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.235. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 12.15-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

JACINTH, hired trawler, Adty No 1226. Built 1914, 248grt, Hull-reg H.33. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as INVERFORTH in WW2.

JACK (ex-JACKAL, ex-WOODCOCK, ex-WILLIAM JOLLIFFE), hired screw tug. Built 1885, 360grt. In service 1.1.15, 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. Stranded 9.8.17 off the Tyne.

JACK GEORGE, hired drifter, Adty No 759. Built 1913, 98grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.252. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

JACK SALMON, hired drifter, Adty No 1023. Built 1914, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.68. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, on mine experiment duties. Served as YOUNG JACOB in WW2.

JACKAL, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class, H.55 (1914), H.44 (1.18). Launched 9.9.11 Hawthorn Leslie. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean by 1918 except three fitted as minelayers. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915. Sold 28.9.20 J. Smith.

JACKDAW, Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Adty No 372. Built 1903 Goole SB, 250grt, purchased 10.14. Armament: 1-12pdr. Renamed EXCELLENT 2.17, JACKDAW 2.19. Sold 1919.

JACOB GEORGE, hired drifter, Adty No 1148, 983. Built 1910, 67grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.176. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

JAMAICA, hired trawler, Adty No 1666. Built 1914, 205grt, Hull-reg H.216. In service 2.17-1919 as hydrophone vessel tender, Served as ALL HALLOWS in WW2.

JAMES & WALTER, hired drifter, Adty No 2738. Built 1916, 96grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.671. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.17-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

JAMES ADAMS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3555. Launched 7.7.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1920 renamed PILOTE 5. Served as Belgian PILOTE 5 in WW2.

JAMES ALDRIDGE, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3614. Launched 10.4.17, Duthie. 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, same name. Served as SYLVERDYKE in WW2.

JAMES ARCHIBALD, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3615. Launched 24.4.17, Duthie. 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 NISUS 1928.

JAMES B. GRAHAM, hired trawler, Adty No 64. Built 1914, 198grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.9. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

JAMES BAIRD, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4411, building Cook, W & G. Cancelled after 11.18. Completed for commercial service, renamed IJUIN. Served as IJUIN in WW2.

JAMES BASHFORD, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4429. Launched 12.6.19, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed STRATHRANNOCH. Served in WW2.

JAMES BEAGAN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3630. Launched 9.10.17, 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 1921 renamed LOCH BLAIR. Served in WW2.

JAMES BENTOLE, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3622. Launched 21.6.17, 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 1922 renamed FORT ROBERT. Served in WW2.

JAMES BERRY, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3603. Launched 10.5.17, 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 escort. Sold 1922 as MONTANO. Served in WW2.

JAMES BOYLE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4414, building Cook, W & G. Cancelled after 11.18. Not known if completed for commercial service.

JAMES BRODIGAN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4419. Launched 21.11.18, 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 1920 same name. Served as WOODS in WW2.

JAMES BUCHANAN, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3565. Launched 18.9.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper, hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922 renamed STONEFERRY. Served as FORCE in WW2.

JAMES BURGESS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3653. Launched 31.8.17, C 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. Served as escort. Sold 1920 renamed BEAU MARIS CASTLE. Served as BEAUMARIS CASTLE in WW2.

JAMES CATON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3703. Launched 26.8.18, Lobnitz. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921 renamed EMILIE PIERRE. Served as French ST. PIERRE D'ALCANTARA in WW2

JAMES CEPELL, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3718. Launched 29.3.18, George Brown. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1925 renamed CLIXBY. Served as ANTIOCHE II in WW2.

JAMES CHAPMAN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3694. Launched 8.9.17, George Brown. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1923 renamed DUNSBY.

JAMES CHRISTOPHER, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3715. Delivered 27.3.18, 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. Sold 1923, same name. Served as MARSONA in WW2.

JAMES COILE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4454, building George Brown. Cancelled after 11.18. Not known if completed for commercial service.

JAMES CONNOR, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3700. Launched 19.7.17, Harkness. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed WAVENEY 9.20. Sold 1922 to Spain UAD MULUYA.

JAMES COSGROVE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3716. Launched 5.3.18, Ailsa, Ayr. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1919, same name. Served in RNZN in WW2.

JAMES CURRY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3708. Launched 20.11.17, Murdoch & Murray. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921 renamed ADY. Served as French AD.34 GENEVIEVE in WW2.

JAMES DINTON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3678. Delivered 29.5.18, Bow McLachlan. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922 renamed SCAWBY. Served as MILFORD DUKE in WW2.

JAMES EVANS, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3731. Delivered 31.8.18, Abdela Mitchell. 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 1923 same name.

JAMES FEAGAN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3760. Delivered 17.12.19, Montrose SB. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed RIVER EARN.

JAMES FENNELL, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3753. Delivered 9.7.18, Fullerton. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Wrecked 16.1.20 at Blacknor Point, Portland.

JAMES FLETCHER, hired yacht, Pendant Nos - had several Nos when first put into service, before 017, 079. Built 1907, 264grt/330TM. Armament: 2-6pdr AA, 1-2pdr. In service 25.9.14-27.2.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as MURAENA in WW2.

JAMES GARRICK, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3761. Delivered 16.2.20, Montrose SB. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed RIVER FINDHORN.

JAMES GILL, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4217. Launched 17.2.19, C Rennoldson. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed PIERRE FRANCOIS DESWARTE. Served as MILFORD DUCHESS in WW2.

JAMES GREEN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3537. Launched 3.10.17, 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, same name. later renamed E. & F. Served as LAVEROCK in WW2.

JAMES HARTWELL, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3693. Delivered 11.11.18, Ouse SB. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921 renamed GEORGETTE. Served in WW2.

JAMES HAYES, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3859. Delivered 27.6.19, Goole SB. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed VISCOUNT GREY. Stranded 11.3.20, total losS.

JAMES HINES, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3827. Delivered 13.5.19, Hawthorns. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed NORTHWARD HO. Served in WW2.

JAMES HULBERT, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3799. Delivered 9.9.19, Lobnitz. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed M. J. REID. Served as JEAN FREDERIC in WW2.

JAMES HUNNIFORD, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3504. Launched 24.1.17, Smiths Dock. Units ranged from 236-276grt, 117-125x22-23ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1920 as CREMLYN. Served as ETHEL TAYLOR in WW2.

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

JAMES JOHNSON, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3506. Launched 8.2.17, Smiths Dock. Units ranged from 236-276grt, 117-125x22-23ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Renamed THOMAS DEAS 12.19. Sold 1922 as THOMAS DEAS.

JAMES JONES, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3842. Delivered 9.11.18, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed CHERWELL 9.20. Sold 1948 as CHERWELL.

JAMES LAVENEY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4215. Delivered 30.10.19, Chambers. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1925 renamed KELBY. Served as French AD.186 LA BLANCHE II in WW2.

JAMES LAY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4222. Delivered 4.11.18, Fletcher & Fearnall. 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.

JAMES LENHAM, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4225 building John Lewis Cancelled after 11.18.

JAMES LUDFORD, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4232. Delivered 1.5.19, 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. Served as mark buoy vessel. Mined 14.12.39 off the Tyne.

JAMES MANSELL, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4238. Delivered 26.6.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed SNORRI STURLUSON, JAMES MANSELL 1922.

JAMES MCDONALD, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4244. Delivered 9.9.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed GRAND FLEET. Served as BARBARA ROBERTSON in WW2.

JAMES MCLAUGHLIN, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4250. Launched 1.5.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed GENERAL BIRDWOOD. Served as GENERAL BIRDWOOD in WW2.

JAMES PEAKE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3540. 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 hydrophone vessel. Sold 1923, renamed ARRAGONITE 1924.

JAMES PITCHERS, hired trawler, Adty No 85. Built 1911, 197grt, North Shields-reg SN.172. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

JAMES POND, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3515. Launched 21.5.17, Smiths Dock. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sunk 15.2.18 by German destroyers in the Dover Straits.

JAMES REAICH (ex-FIFTEEN), hired drifter. Built 1901, 78grt, Buckie-reg BCK.193. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

JAMES ROBERTSON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3159. 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 hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922 renamed CAPSTONE. Served as CAPSTONE in WW2.

JAMES S. GREGORY (RCN), hired screw tug. Built 1911, 53grt. In service 6.18-12.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

JAMES S. MELVILLE, hired trawler, Adty No 516. Built 1911, 211grt, Aberdeen-reg A.392. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

JAMES SECKAR, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3526. Launched 20.7.17, 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. Foundered 25.9.17 in the Atlantic, last seen at 46.30N, 12.00W.

JAMES SIBBALD, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3525. Launched 20.7.17, 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. Served as escort. Sold 1919 renamed KIRKLAND. Served as OUR BAIRNS in WW2.

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

JAMES WRIGHT, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3576. Delivered 15.3.18, 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 ANCASTER. Served as LOCH MOIDART in WW2.

JAMES YOUNG, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4235. Delivered 8.5.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, same name.

JANA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 96. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

JANE, hired drifter. Built 1901, 104grt, Wick-reg WK.425. In service 1.16-12.18 as collier.

JANE RADCLIFFE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1897, 4,074grt - lost 28.11.17, Aegean Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un)

JANE ROSS, hired trawler, Adty No 3351. Built 1901, 184grt, Aberdeen-reg A.454. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

JANET GEDDES, hired drifter, Adty No 2008. Built 1909, 88grt, Buckie-reg BCK.48. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, tender.

JANET REEKIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2811. Built 1908, 81grt, Methil-reg ML.126. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

JANUS (ex-KILDA), Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Adty No 167. Built 1911 Goole SB, 243grt, purchased 5.14. Armament: 1-12pdr. Intended for target-towing. On outbreak of war, allocated to the patrol organisation as minesweeper. Renamed KILDA 1.20. Sold 5.20 as TUBAL CAIN.

JANUS, hired trawler, Adty No 325. Built 1905, 240grt, Grimsby-reg GY.64. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1920 as minesweeper. Renamed JANUS II 12.14.

JAPAN, hired trawler, Adty No 42. Built 1904, 205grt, Grimsby-reg GY.28. In service 8.14-8.15 as minesweeper. Mined 16.8.15 off the Shipwash.

JASON, minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat, Alarm-class, N.18 (1914). Launched 14.5.92 Vickers. 810 tons, 230(pp)x27x10ft. TE 3500ihp, 19kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 4-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Converted with sweeps 1909. Mined 7.4.17 West of Scotland.

JASON, hired trawler, Adty No 10. Built 1898, 176grt, North Shields-reg SN.76. In service 8.14-9.14 as minesweeper. Mercantile loss 1.4.15.

JASON, tug. Launched 1915. 85 tons, 75(pp)x16x5 ft. 300ihp, 8kts. Purchased 5.2.15. Believe flew blue ensign. Renamed RIVAL 1937. Sold 1947.

JASON II, hired yacht, Pendant No 076. Built 1912, 561grt/702TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 1.2.15-15.2.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as CYNARA in WW2.

JASPER (ex-RAYVERNOL), Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Adty No 164. Built 1912 Smiths Dock, 221grt, purchased 1914. Armament: not listed. Believe intended for target-towing. On outbreak of war, allocated to the patrol organisation as minesweeper. Mined 26.8.15 in Moray Firth.

JASPER, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 156grt, Hull-reg H.176. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

JASPER, hired drifter, Adty No 2041. Built 1907, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.611. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed JASPER II 8.15.

JATTRA, minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1896, 371grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

JAUNTY, rescue tug, Frisky-class or Racia-type. Ordered 1.17 by Dept of Transport & Shipping to tug RACIA design. Launched 1919 Ritchie G. & M. 612grt, 155(pp)x31x15ft. TE 1200ihp. Sold 17.4.30, renamed RIO TEJO.

JAVA, hired screw tug. Built 1898, 114grt. HM Dockyard service 25.5.15-3.11.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

JAVELIN (ex-BRACONLEA), Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Adty No 21. Built 1913 Hall, 205grt, purchased 1914. Armament: not listed. Believed intended for target-towing. On outbreak of war, allocated to the patrol organisation as minesweeper. Mined 17.10.15 off the Longsands.

JAY, hired trawler, Adty No 375. Built 1897, 166grt, Hull-reg H.534. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-8.17 as minesweeper. Torpedoed 11.8.17 off Southwold.

JBURN, hired drifter, Adty No 746. Built 1913, 90grt, Whitby-reg WY.186. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, on mine experiment duties.

JEAN, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 19. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

JEAN, hired drifter, Adty No 2490. Built 1907, 94grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.238. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-10.17 as net vessel. Mined 17.10.17 off Cape Santa Maria di Leuca, Italy.

JEANETTE, hired yacht, Pendant No 042. Built 1911, 921grt/1023TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 18.1.15-17.2.19, renamed JEANETTE II 11.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

JEANETTE, decoy or Q-ship - see IMOGENE (ex-STRATHENDRICK), barkentine conversion.

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

JEANIE GILCHRIST, hired drifter. Built 1907, 92grt, Banff-reg BF.877. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.17-1919 as examination vessel.

JEANIE ROBERTSON, hired drifter, Adty No 2360. Built 1908, 93grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.310. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served as THAINS in WW2.

JEANIE STEWART, hired trawler, Adty No 3282. Built 1916, 210grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.82. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-3.5in BT. In service 6.16-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

JEANNE LOVIE, hired motor drifter. Built 1903, 61grt, Banff-reg BF.1218. In service 4.17-1918.

JEANNIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2173. Built 1907, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.1002. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

JEANNIE II, hired drifter, Adty No 1781. Built 1903, 79grt, Peterhead-reg PD.483. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

JEANNIE LEASK, hired drifter, Adty No 2559. Built 1907, 95grt, Peterhead-reg PD.193. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

JEANNIE MACKINTOSH, hired drifter. Built 1915, 88grt, Buckie-reg BCK.209. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel water carrier. Served in WW2.

JEANNIE MURRAY, hired drifter, Adty No 989. Built 1907, 90grt, Banff-reg BF.623. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 4.15-2.18 as net vessel. Sunk 15.2.18 by German destroyers in the Dover Straits.

JEANNIE SIMPSON, hired drifter, Adty No 1396. Built 1907, 90grt, Banff-reg BF.859. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel.

JEANNIES, hired drifter, Adty No 773. Built 1907, 100grt, Peterhead-reg PD.145. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

JED, destroyer, River-class, two high funnels, designated E-class. Launched 16.2.04 Thornycroft. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. China Station 1914, Mediterranean 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Log Book Availability. Sold 29.7.20 Purves, Teignmouth.

JELLICOE, hired trawler, Adty No 1546. Built 1915, 338grt, Grimsby-reg GY.522. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr, 1-3pdr. In service 7.15-1919. Renamed RUSHCOE 7.15. Served as CERESIO in WW2.

JEREMIAH LEWIS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4234. Delivered 25.3.18, 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. Sold 1920 renamed FIELD MARSHAL ROBERTSON.

JERIA, hired trawler, Adty No 3319. Built 1916, 344grt, Grimsby-reg GY.985. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.16-12.17 as minesweeper.

JERICHO (ex-SIR JOHN JELLICOE), hired trawler, Adty No 1577. Built 1914, 351grt, Hull-reg H.310. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1920. Served as KOPANES in WW2.

JESBURN, hired drifter, Adty No 3054. Built 1917, 99grt, Whitby-reg WY.187. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.17-1919. Served in WW2.

JESSAMINE, 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.43 (9.15), T.47 (1.18). Launched 9.9.15 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. Log Book Availability. Sold 21.12.22 T. E. Evans, Penarth.

JESSICA, hired trawler, Adty No 13. Built 1906, 173grt, Hull-reg H.870. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

JESSIE NUTTEN, hired trawler, Adty No 312. Built 1908, 187grt, Aberdeen-reg A.243. In service 8.14-9.16 as minesweeper. Mined 4.9.16 off Lowestoft.

JESSOP, decoy or Q-ship – see BEGONIA, fleet sweeping sloop, Flower-class, Azalea-type.

JESSIE TAIT, hired drifter, Adty No 74. Built 1915, 84grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.148. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

JESSMAR, hired drifter, Adty No 1011. Built 1914, 86grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.19. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

JIM MCCAUSLAND (ex-FLYING SERPENT), hired screw tug. Built 1886, 262grt. In service 2.9.14-15.5.19. 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.

JOANETTA, boarding tug, N.21 (9.15), N.63 (1.18). Built 1911, 49grt. Purchased as unarmed boarding vessel with Downs Boarding Flotilla, based at Ramsgate to 1918, in service 11.11.14- purchased 20.12.14-1919.

JOE CHAMBERLAIN, hired drifter, Adty No E, 1293. Built 1903, 79grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.981. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as patrol boat, escort vessel.

JOFFRE, hired rescue tug, W.69 (9.18). Built 1916, 260grt. In service 23.11.17-15.3.19.

JOHANNESBURG, hired trawler, Adty No 1796. Built 1903, 181grt, Hull-reg H.711. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.15-1919 as minesweeper.

JOHN, fishing trawler. Built 1910, 221grt, Ostend-reg O.131. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

JOHN & NORAH, hired drifter, Adty No 1867. Built 1913, 95grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.203. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

JOHN ABBOTT, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3618. Launched 7.8.17, Duthie. 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, hydrophone vessel. Renamed JOHN MASON 5.20. Sold 1921, renamed CHRISTIANIA T. PURDY. Served in WW2.

JOHN AIKENHEAD, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4292. Launched 19.12.18, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed POLLY JOHNSON. Served as POLLY JOHNSON in WW2.

JOHN ALFRED, hired drifter, Adty No 1852. Built 1909, 81grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.470. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

JOHN ANDERSON, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3610. Launched 20.9.17, Cook, W & G. Units ranged from 236-276grt, 117-125x22-23ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Renamed CHARLES DORAN 12.19. Sold 1922 as CHARLES DORAN. Served in WW2.

JOHN APPLEBY (ex-CORINTHIA), Admiralty trawler, non-standard Mersey-class, Adty No 3612. Launched 30.1.17, Cook, W & G. 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 hydrophone vessel. Sold 1923 renamed LOIS. Served as LOIS in WW2.

JOHN ARTHUR (ex-SANNYRION), Admiralty trawler, non-standard Mersey-class, Adty No 3613. Launched 10.2.17, Cook, W & G. 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 hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922 renamed GLADYS. Served as GLADYS in WW2.

JOHN ASHLEY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4293. Launched 18.3.19, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed LIMESLADE.

JOHN BAPTISH, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3596. Launched 29.4.18, 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.

JOHN BARRY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3624. 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. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921 renamed CHRISTABELLE.

JOHN BATEMAN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3599. Launched 29.4.18, 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 1922 renamed ANDERBY.

JOHN BELL, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3635. Launched 12.2.18, 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 1923 renamed JOHN SMART.

JOHN BENSON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4409, building Cook, W & G. Cancelled after 11.18. Completed for commercial service, renamed KARI SOLMUNDARSON.

JOHN BOMKWORTH, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3597. Launched 29.5.18, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Renamed WEAR 9.20, Sold 1922 to Spain renamed UAD RAS.

JOHN BOWLER, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3637. Launched 12.2.18, 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 1922 renamed KARABIGHA.

JOHN BRADFORD, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3647. 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 DORILEEN. Served as BEN ARDNA in WW2.

JOHN BRASKET, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3627. Launched 13.9.17, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921 same name. Wrecked 11.21.

JOHN BRENNAN, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3609. Launched 4.9.17, Cook, W & G. Units ranged from 236-276grt, 117-125x22-23ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 as IOLITE. Served as OSAKO in WW2.

JOHN BRICE, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3608. Launched 22.8.17, 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. Renamed DERWENT 9.20. Sold 1924 as BEAULNE VERNEUIL. Served in WW2.

JOHN BRITTON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4427. Launched 2.5.19, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed ELSIE JESSOP.

JOHN BROOKER, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3605. 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 OBSIDIAN. Served as LOCH PARK in WW2.

JOHN BULL, hired screw tug. Built 1880, 165grt. In service 16.12.14-5.2.15. 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.

JOHN BULLER, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4416. Launched 11.9.18, 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 1920 later renamed SAN PEDRO.

JOHN BULLOCK, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3651. Launched 9.7.17, 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. Sold 1921, renamed FILIEP COENEN 1922. Served as FLYING ADMIRAL in WW2.

JOHN BURLINGHAM, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3600. Launched 21.4.17, Cook, W & G. Units ranged from 236-276grt, 117-125x22-23ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1920 as REHEARO. Served as REHEARO in WW2.

JOHN C. MEIKLE, hired trawler, Adty No 436. Built 1914, 194grt, North Shields-reg SN.70. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

JOHN CALLAGHAN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3707. Launched 7.10.17, Murdoch & Murray. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921 same name. Served as STAR OF LIBERTY in WW2.

JOHN CAMPBELL, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3695. Launched 1.11.17, George Brown. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed GEORGE DIXON 12.19. Sold 1923 renamed LUSHBY. -

JOHN CASEWELL, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3713. Launched 3.10.17, Ailsa, Troon. 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 4.5.20, same name. Lost 1921.

JOHN CATTLING, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3676. Delivered 29.4.18, 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 4.5.20, same name. Served in WW2.

JOHN CHATWAY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4447, building George Brown. Cancelled after 11.18. Not known if completed for commercial service.

JOHN CHIVERS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3671. Launched 17.12.17, 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. Renamed ERNE 9.20. Sold 1922 to Spain, renamed UAD MARTIN.

JOHN CHURCH, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3668. Launched 16.10.17, 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 1920, same name, later renamed ANTARES.

JOHN CLAVELL, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4480. Delivered 18.10.20, Hepple. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921,same name. later renamed DENIS.

JOHN CLAY, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3657. Launched 16.11.17, Hall. 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 5.19-8.19. Sold 1921, renamed BRACONASH.

JOHN COLLINS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3712. Launched 19.11.17, Allsa, Troon. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Loaned to USN 1919. Sold 1920 renamed JANERA.

JOHN CONDON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4440, building Hall Russell. Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN CONN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4476. Launched 30.5.19, Hawthorns. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 a BRACONBUSH.

JOHN COOMBE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4453, building George Brown. Cancelled after 11.18. Not known if completed for commercial service.

JOHN COOPER, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3699. Launched 5.7.17, Harkess. 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 PENFRET.

JOHN COPE, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3692. Delivered 19.11.18, 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 1919 renamed RIVER GARRY. Served in WW2.

JOHN CORBETT, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4442, building Hall Russell. Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN CORMACK, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3562. Launched 4.9.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed LORD PIRRIE. Served as CHILTERN in WW2.

JOHN CORWARDER, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3685. Launched 20.9.17, Fleming & Ferguson. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1919 renamed RIVER NITH.

JOHN COTTRELL, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4463. Delivered 1.11.19, Goole SB. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed ST. ENDELLION. Served as BLIGHTY in WW2.

JOHN CREIGHTON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4449, building George Brown. Cancelled after 11.18. Not known if completed for commercial service.

JOHN CURRAN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3688. Delivered 8.6.18, Montrose SB. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1921 COMMANDANT GAMAS.

JOHN DAVIS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3682. Delivered 22.10.18, Bow McLachlan. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed CESAR DE PAEPE

JOHN DETHERIDGE, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4489 building Goole SB Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN DIXON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4283 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN DONOVAN, hired trawler, Adty No 435. Built 1914, 206grt, North Shields-reg SN.52. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

JOHN DORMOND, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4485. Delivered 15.10.19, 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 AMETHYST.

JOHN DOWNIE, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4491 building Goole SB Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN DUNKIN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3727. Launched 6.8.18, Fleming & Ferguson. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed PEKIN 3.19, JOHN DUNKIN 5.19, lent to USN 5.19-8.19. Sold 1921, same name.

JOHN DUNN, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3741. Launched 27.3.18, 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 hydrophone vessel. Sold 1923, same name. Served as FLORENCE BRIERLEY in WW2.

JOHN DUPUIS, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3732. Delivered 3.7.18, 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. Served as hydrophone training ship. Sold 1924 renamed RAVENNA.

JOHN DUTTON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3739. Launched 17.1.18, Ferguson. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, later renamed KARLSEFNI.

JOHN E. LEWIS, hired trawler, Adty No 321. Built 1911, 253grt, Aberdeen-reg A.354. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1.18 as minesweeper. Mined 16.1.18 off the Cork LV, Harwich.

JOHN EBBS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3566. Launched 2.10.17, 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 1920renamed PILOTE 4. Served as Belgian PILOTE 4 in WW2.

JOHN EDMUND, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3738. Delivered 22.10.18, Goole SB. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed FOYLE 9.20. Loaned 9.21-6.34 to SAN as SONNEBLOM. Sold 1946 renamed CRAMOND ISLAND

JOHN EDSWORTH, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3744. Delivered 3.6.18, 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 1919 renamed RIVER LEVEN. Served in WW2.

JOHN FAIRMAN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3750. Delivered 28.6.18, 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 1920 renamed OCEAN VICTOR. Served in WW2.

JOHN FELTON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3570. Launched 1.11.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA, 1-6in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1920, same name.

JOHN FISSER, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3752. Delivered 27.9.18, Ritchie G & M. 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 training ship. Sold 1920 renamed JOULE. Served as MARY CAM (RAN) in WW2.

JOHN FITZGERALD, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3754. Launched 14.12.17, 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 5.19-8.19. Sold 1921, same name. Served in WW2.

JOHN FOSTER SPENCE, hired screw tug. Built 1898, 28grt. In service 8.14-9.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

JOHN FRANCOIS, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3748. Delivered 9.8.18, Murdoch & Murray. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1923 renamed EDITH M. PURDY. Served in WW2.

JOHN G. WATSON, hired trawler, Adty No 427. Built 1910, 196grt, Aberdeen-reg A.327. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-10.15 as minesweeper. Sunk 31.10.15 in collision near Stornoway.

JOHN G. WATSON, hired trawler, Adty No 3322. Built 1916, 235grt, North Shields-reg SN.305. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.17-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel.

JOHN GAUNTLET, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3779. Launched 12.8.18, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 11.5.20, same name, renamed NAIROBI 1921. Lost 1922.

JOHN GEOGHAN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3794. Launched 9.10.18, Alisa, Troon. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, same name. Served as CONGRE in WW2.

JOHN GILLMAN, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Castle-class, Adty No 3502. Launched 9.1.17, Smiths Dock. Units ranged from 236-276grt, 117-125x22-23ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1.7-5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1920, same name.

JOHN GRAHAM, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3778. Launched 27.7.18, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Loaned to USN 1919. Sold 1921 renamed RUBY. Served as EASTCOATES in WW2.

JOHN GRAY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3763. Launched 11.4.18, 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 hydrophone vessel. Sold 1920 same name, renamed FORT RONA 1932.

JOHN GREGORY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3789. Delivered 2.5.19, George Brown. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed INVERDEE. Served as French AD.57 NADINE in WW2.

JOHN GULIPSTER, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3782. Launched 24.9.18, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed BETTY JOHNSON. Served as COMITATUS in WW2.

JOHN H. IRVIN, hired trawler. Built 1913, 199grt, Aberdeen-reg A.593. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

JOHN HAILE, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3819. Delivered 9.5.18, 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 1924 renamed TUMBY. Served in WW2.

JOHN HEATH, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3757. Delivered 14.6.19, Ouse SB. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed KUVERA. Served in WW2.

JOHN HIGH, hired trawler, Adty No 3252. Built 1915, 228grt, North Shields-reg SN.233. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.16-8.16 as minesweeper. Mined 7.8.16 off Mount Sozonova, White Sea.

JOHN HIGHLAND, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3797. Launched 23.9.18, Ferguson. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1920 renamed OCEAN ENSIGN.

JOHN HOWARD, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4203. Delivered 22.7.19, Rennie Forrestt. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 renamed EVELINA. Served in WW2.

JOHN HUNS, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3774. Delivered 4.4.19, Fullerton. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Renamed JOHN MOSS 1919. Sold 1919 as LORD ALLENBY. Served as SARAH A PURDY in WW2.

JOHN HUNTER, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3777. Delivered 5.2.19, Rennie Forrestt. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921 renamed DELILA. Served in WW2.

JOHN JACKSON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3847. Delivered 10.9.18, 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 minesweeper. Sold 1921, same name. Served as INCHGOWER in WW2.

JOHN JACOBS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3833. Delivered 15.4.18, 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 CASTLENAU. Served as CASTLENAU in WW2.

JOHN JEFFERSON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3834. Delivered 23.4.18, 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 1920 renamed ST. AMANT. Served as LADY ENID in WW2.

JOHN JOHNSON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3832. Delivered 19.4.18, 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 CLOUGHTON WYKE. Served as CLOUGHTON WYKE in WW2.

JOHN KENNEDY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3853. Delivered 1.7.19, Abdela Mitchell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed JOHN ELLIOTT. Served as GILLIAN in WW2.

JOHN KENTALL, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3850. Delivered 20.9.18, 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 1920 renamed WHEATSTONE.

JOHN KIDD, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3508. Launched 20.2.17, 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 11.5.20 renamed ROTHERSLADE. Served as ROTHERSLADE in WW2.

JOHN LANGSHAW, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4229. Launched 20.3.19, Scott, Bowling. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed ETHEL CRAWFORD.

JOHN LEMON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4223 building John Lewis Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN LEVER, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4227 building John Lewis Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN LEWIS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4219. Delivered 30.3.20, C Rennoldson. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Renamed JOHN EVANS 1.20. Sold 1921 renamed HARRY MELLING. Served as HARRY MELLING in WW2.

JOHN LINCOLN, hired drifter, Adty No 220. Built 1908, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.140. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, escort vessel.

JOHN LYONS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3511. Launched 23.3.17, 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 hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922 renamed LES ILLATES.

JOHN M. SMART, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 113grt, North Shields-reg SN.111. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Sunk 12.12.17

JOHN MANN, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4245. Delivered 6.9.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed EARL HAIG. Purchased 1933, renamed BARNET. Sold 1947.

JOHN MARSHALL, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4262 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN MASON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4260 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN MCCONNELL, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4271 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN MCCONNOCHIE, hired paddle tug. Built 1879, 90grt. Harbour service 1.4.18-20.11.19. Normally flew the red ensign.

JOHN MELEBURY, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4263 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN MINUTE, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4259 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN MITCHELL, hired drifter, Adty No 1065. Built 1913, 89grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.211. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-11.17 as net vessel. Sunk 14.11.17 in collision off St. Alban's Head.

JOHN MONDAY, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4268 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN MORRIS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4264 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN MOSS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4272 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN MURPHY, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4281 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

JOHN O'GAUNT, hired screw tug. Built 1895, 51grt. In service 1.18-5.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

JOHN O SCOTT, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1906, 1,235grt - lost 18.9.18, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

JOHN PASCO, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3544. Launched 19.4.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as escort. Sold 1922 renamed ARIN BJORN HERSIR.

JOHN PAYNE, hired rescue tug. Built 1909, 145grt. In service 17.7.15-23.1.20, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

JOHN PENDER, cable ship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1900, 2336grt. In commissioned service 30.6.18-14.6.19.

JOHN POLLARD, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3516. Launched 21.5.17, 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 4.5.20 renamed GROSMONT CASTLE. Served as GROSMONT CASTLE in WW2.

JOHN QUILLIAM, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3541. Launched 12.3.17, Cochrane, first class delivery, delivered 30.8.17. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1921

JOHN ROBERT, hired drifter, Adty No 1035. Built 1912, 89grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.708. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 1.15-2.19 as net vessel. Lost 1.2.19 enroute Mersina to Alexandretta, presumed mined off Cape Karadash.

JOHN S. SUMMERS, hired drifter, Adty No 2147. Built 1910, 62grt, Peterhead-reg PD.566. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

JOHN SANDERSON, mine carrier, Y6.5. Built 1889, 3274grt. In commissioned service as mine carrier 3.8.14-26.8.16, collier (Y3.1660) from 3.7.17. Again in commissioned service as mine carrier, with1-12pdr, 2.8.18-19.9.19.

JOHN SHERBURN, hired trawler, Adty No 815. Built 1902, 244grt, Hull-reg H.644. In service 12.14-3.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Wrecked 6.3.15 near Dover.

JOHN T. GRAHAM, hired trawler, Adty No 467. Built 1912, 198grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.69. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

JOHN THORLING, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3527. 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 1925 renamed KENT. Served as CONCERTATOR in WW2.

JOHN WATT, hired drifter, Adty No 1382. Built 1911, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.359. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as stores & water carrier. Served in WW2.

JOHN WELSTEAD, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3573. Delivered 15.2.18, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed LORD HAREWOOD. Served as MYRLAND in WW2.

JOHN YULE, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3543. Launched 24.3.17, 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 hydrophone vessel. Sold 1921 renamed NOTRE DAME DE LORETTE.

JONATHAN BAZINO, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4421. Launched 29.1.19, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed PITSTRUAN.

JONATHAN BENJAMIN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4435, building Hall Russell. Cancelled after 11.18.

JONATHAN BRONTON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4431, building Hall Russell. Cancelled after 11.18.

JONATHAN CLARKE, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4465. Delivered 24.3.20, Goole SB. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed ST. KEVERNE.

JONATHAN COLLINS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4464. Delivered 26.11.19, Goole SB. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed ST. MINVER. Served as ST. MINVER in WW2.

JONATHAN COLLIS, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4443, building Hall Russell. Cancelled after 11.18.

JONATHAN CREIG, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4471. Delivered 16.9.19, Hawthorne. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, same name, renamed STRATHGLASS 1928.

JONATHAN HARDY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3772. Delivered 7.11.18, 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 1921 renamed ROCHE BLEUE. Served as French AD.170 ROCHE BLEUE in WW2.

JONQUIL, 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.46 (2.15), T.20 (9.15), T.48 (1.18). Launched 12.5.15 Connell. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr AA. Acacia-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Sold 5.20 Portugal, renamed CARVALHO ARAUJO.

JONQUIL, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 143grt, Grimsby-reg GY.391. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

JOSEPH & SARAH MILES, hired trawler, Adty No 1132. Built 1902, 272grt, London-reg LO.175. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as minesweeper.

JOSEPH ANNISON, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3819. Launched 19.9.17, Duthie. 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 1922, same name. Served as WILLIAM STEPHEN in WW2.

JOSEPH BARRATT, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3586. 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 1920, same name, later renamed LOCH MORAR. - Served as TILBURY NESS in WW2.

JOSEPH BURGIN, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3636. Launched 12.2.18, 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 1920, same name.

JOSEPH BUTTON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3584. Launched 17.12.17, 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.

JOSEPH COATES, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 3709. Delivered 3.5.18, Murdoch & Murray. 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 1921 renamed AIGRETTE.

JOSEPH CONNELL, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3696. Launched 20.12.17, George Brown. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed HOURTIN.

JOSEPH CONSTANTINE, hired rescue tug, W.45 (1.18). Built 1913, 154grt. In service 2.5.17-15.2.19, harbour service before 1917.

JOSEPH CROSTWAITE (ex-HUSKISSON), hired screw tug. Built 1896, 149grt. Harbour service 31.8.15-20.9.20. 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.

JOSEPH CROWELL, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4448, building George Brown. Cancelled after 11.18. Not known if completed for commercial service.

JOSEPH DOE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4494, building Hepple. Cancelled after 11.18. Not known if completed for commercial service.

JOSEPH GIDDICE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3786. Delivered 12.12.18, George Brown. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed OSEBY.

JOSEPH GORDON, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3785. Launched 29.6.18, George 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 training ship. Sold 1922 renamed GROUIN-DU-COU. Served as French GROUIN DU COU in WW2.

JOSEPH HODGKINS, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3855. Delivered 20.6.19, Hepple. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, same name. Lost 1921.

JOSEPH MURRAY, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4274 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

JOSEPHINE (ex-GORISLAVA), hired yacht, Pendant No 092, later assigned Fy.092 from yacht LYSISTRATA. Built 1899, 974grt/897TM. Armament: 2-4 in, 2-2pdr. Seized 3.8.18, returned 21.4.19 to Russia.

JOSEPHINE I (1920) – see SPARROW (ex-JOSEPHINE I), Admiralty trawler.

JOSHUA ARABIN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4299. Launched 1.5.19, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed RIVER FORTH. Served as DE LA POLE in WW2.

JOSHUA BUDGET, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4425. 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 MARY CROWTHER. Served as OLDEN TIMES in WW2.

JOSHUA CARRETTS, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4474, building Hawthorns. Cancelled after 11.18.

JUBBULPORE, Admiralty trawler, Indian-built, Castle-type. Building Bombay DY. Teak planking on steel frames, 265grt/588 tons deep, 125(pp)x33x12ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Probably cancelled.

JUBILEE, hired screw tug. Built 1897, 36grt. In service 8.14-10.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

JUGGERNAUT, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.55, patrol boat.

JUGGLER, decoy or Q-ship - see WILLOW BRANCH, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1042) conversion.

JULIA, patrol and examination vessel, ex-Coastguard and Fishery Protection, C.80 (1914), C.77 (1.18). Built 1897 J. P. Rennoldson. Ex-yacht MARETANZA, purchased by Admiralty 1.4.01. 310 tons, 120(pp), 20x9ft. TE 655ihp, 12kts. Armament: not listed. Examination service at Queenstown 1914-18. Sold 6.11.20 M. S. Hilton.

JULIA C. MORAN (ex-HS.44; ex-HARRY G. RUNKLE), 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 1902, 192grt. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

JULIET, hired trawler, Adty No 45. Built 1906, 173grt, Hull-reg H.880. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

JULNAR, Mesopotamian river steamer. Built 1909, 884grt. Commissioned 17.4.16, naval-manned. Captured during attempt to resupply Kut 24.6.16. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1916.

JUMBO, hired screw tug. Built 1888, 95grt. In service as BDV 30.7.14-8.10.19. 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.

JUMNA, hired paddle tug. Built 1884, 51grt. In service 9.7.18-23.8.19. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

JUNCO, hired trawler, Adty No 1657. Built 1917, 191grt, Hull-reg H.587. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.18-1919 as minesweeper.

JUNIN, store carrier, Y8.108. Built 1907, 4536grt. Ex-collier (Y3.1313), in service as store carrier 26.10.18-3.2.19.

JUNIOR (ex-JUNO), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 187. Built 1898, 592grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 29.1.15-27.6.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

JUNO, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Eclipse-class, N.37 (1914), N.65 (1.18). Launched 16.11.95 Vickers. 5,600 tons, 373(oa), 350(pp)x53x19ft. TE 9600ihp, 19.5kts. Armament: 11-6in, 8-12pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 2.5in deck, 3in guns. 11th CS to 1915, then to East Indies. Log Book Availability. Sold 24.9.20 Earle & Co, resold and BU in Denmark

JUNO, hired paddle tug. Built 1880, 89grt. In service 6.7.17-27.10.17. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

JUPITER, pre-dreadnought battleship, Majestic-class, D.50 (1914), P.50 (9.15), N.64 (1.19). Launched 18.11.95 Thomson. 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, remained on foreign stations for some time, accommodation ship at Devonport. Paid off as of 11.18. Log Book Availability. Sold 15.1.20 Hughes Bolckow, Tyne.

JUPITER (1916) - see TRIBESMAN, hired screw tug

JUPITER II, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 584. Built 1896, 394grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 15.5.15-29.5.20. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915/16.

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

 

 



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KILDONAN CASTLE, served as armed merchant cruiser (Photo Ships)

 

K-class submarines, K.1-K.22, 1880/2650 tons, 338(oa), 334(pp)x26x16ft. Steam geared turbines/electric 10000/1400hp, 24/9.5kts. Armament: 2-4in, 1-3in AA, 10-18 tt.

K.1, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 8.15. Launched 14.11.16 Portsmouth DY. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion. Damaged in collision with K.4 off coast of Denmark, sunk 17.11.17 by gunfire of BLONDE.

K.2, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 8.15. Launched 14.10.16 Portsmouth DY. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Sold 13.7.26 Cashmore.

K.3, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 6.15. Launched 20.5.16 Vickers. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Sold 26.10.21 Barking S Bkg Co.

K.4, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 6.15. Launched 15.7.16 Vickers. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion. Sunk 31.1.18 in collision with K.6 off May Island.

K.5, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 8.15. Launched 16.12.16 Portsmouth DY. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Sunk 20.1.21 by accident, Bay of Biscay.

K.6, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 8.15. Launched 31.5.16 Devonport DY. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Sold 13.7.26 Cashmore.

K.7, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 8.15. Launched 31.5.16 Devonport DY. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Sold 9.9.21 Fryer.

K.8, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 8.15. Launched 10.10.18 Vickers. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Sold 11.10.23 McLellan.

K.9, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 8.15. Launched 8.11.16 Vickers. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Sold 23.7.26 Alloa S Bkg Co, Charlestown.

K.10, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 8.15. Launched 27.12.16 Vickers. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Sold 4.11.21 Beard, foundered in tow 10.1.22.

K.11, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 8.15. Launched 16.8.16 Armstrong. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Sold 4.11.21 C. A. Beard.

K.12, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 8.15. Launched 23.2.17 Armstrong. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Sold 23.7.26 Alloa, Charlestown.

K.13, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 8.15. Launched 11.11.16 Fairfield. Foundered 29.1.17 on trials in Gareloch, salved 3.17, renamed K.22. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Sold 16.12.26 Young, Sunderland.

K.14, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 8.15. Launched 8.2.17 Fairfield. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Sold 16.12.26 Granton S Bkg Co.

K.15, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 2.16. Launched 30.10.17 Scotts. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Sold 8.24 Upnor S Bkg Co.

K.16, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 2.16. Launched 5.11.17 Beardmore. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Sold 22.8.24 J. Hornby, resold 9.24 Alloa, Charlestown.

K.17, fleet submarine, steam-driven, K-class, ordered 2.16. Launched 10.4.17 Vickers. 12th or 13th S/M Flotillas, Grand Fleet from completion to 1918. Sunk 31.1.18 in collision with FEARLESS off May Island.

K.18, fleet submarine, K-class, ordered 2.16 – see M.1, submarine monitor, M-class.

K.19, fleet submarine, K-class, ordered 5.16 – see M.2, submarine monitor, M-class.

K.20, fleet submarine, K-class, ordered 8.16 – see M.3, submarine monitor, M-class.

K.21, fleet submarine, K-class, ordered 8.16 – see M.4, submarine monitor, M-class.

K.22 – see K.13, fleet submarine, K-class.

K.26-class submarines, K.23-K.28, 2140/2770 tons, 351(oa), 347(pp)x28x16ft. Steam geared turbines/electrical 10 000/1400 hp, 23.5/9kts. Armament: 3-4in, 6-21in tt, (bow), 4-18in tt, (sides).

K.23, ordered 1918 from Armstrong. Cancelled 26.11.18.

K.24, ordered 1918 from Armstrong. Cancelled 26.11.18. Frames ordered to be transferred for completion at Chatham DY, but also cancelled.

K.25, ordered 1918 from Armstrong. Cancelled 26.11.18. Frames ordered to be transferred for completion at Chatham DY, but also cancelled.

K.26, fleet submarine, steam driven, K.26-class, ordered 1918. Launched 26.8.19 Vickers, completed 9.23 at Chatham DY. Sold 3.31 at Malta.

K.27, ordered 1918 from Vickers. Cancelled 26.11.18.

K.28, ordered 1918 from Vickers. Cancelled 26.11.18. Frames ordered to be transferred for completion at Chatham DY, but also cancelled.



K.26, submarine (Navy Photos)

 


 

K.14, hired screw tug. Built 1914, 13grt. In service 1.15-8.19 (BDV 9.15), limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

KAI, decoy or Q-ship – see AUBRIETIA, convoy sloop.

KAIPAN, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1888, 300grt. In service c1917-1919 off Singapore.

KALE, destroyer, River-class, two short funnels, designated E-class, N.45 (1914), D.23 (9.15), D.47 (1.18). Launched 8.11.04 Hawthorn Leslie. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Mined 27.3.18 in North Sea.

KALMIA, hired trawler, Adty No 1778. Built 1894, 189grt, Grimsby-reg GY.572. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-10.18. Damaged by Fire 7.10.18 at Stavros, repaired. Served as AMOS in WW2.

KALMIA, hired trawler, Adty No 791. Built 1898, 184grt, Milford Haven-reg M.142. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed KALMIA II 8.15.

KALSO, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 179grt, Grimsby-reg GY.725. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

KAMI NO MICHI, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 61. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

KANGAROO, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, P.02 (1914), D.82 (9.15), D.48 (1.18). Launched 8.9.00 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 1914/16. Sold 23.3.20 M. Yates; resold 1920 Ward, Milford Haven.

KAPHREDA (ex-A. G.), hired trawler, Adty No 364. Built 1911, 245grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.188. In service 8.14-6.16 as minesweeper. Mined 8.6.16 near Corton LV.

KARAPARA, naval hospital ship, YA.17 (assigned c 11.14). Built 1915, Swan Hunter. 7117grt, 425x55ft. Hired, in service 8.15-1918, flew red ensign. Served in WW2.

KASSALA, store carrier, Y8.88. Built 1897, 3825grt. Ex-armament carrier (Y2.125), ex-collier (Y3.542), in service as store carrier 27.6.18-21.9.18, collier again 22.9.18.

KASTORIA, hired trawler, Adty No 3324. Built 1917, 307grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1017. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.17-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Served in WW2.

KATE LEWIS, hired trawler, Adty No 2975. Built 1916, 207grt, Aberdeen-reg A.620. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.16-1939 as minelayer, then minesweeper. Purchased. Sold 1939.

KATHLEEN, hired yacht, accommodation ship, later tug. Built 1869, 214grt/316TM. Accomodation ship 16.6.17-14.4.19, tug from 3.17.

KATHLEEN, hired yacht. Built 1899, 63grt/70TM. In service at Archangel 8.18-1919.

KATHLEEN, hired screw tug. Built 1892, 38grt. In service 12.16-11.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

KATHLEEN BURTON, hired trawler, Adty No 1469. Built 1914, 197grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.30. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

KATORIA, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian vessel taken up in India. Built 1889, 1127grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

KATREEN, hired drifter, Adty No 2977. Built 1916, 104grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.85. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.16-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

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

KELVIN, hired trawler, Adty No 1974. Built 1915, 322grt, Hull-reg H.357. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.15-7.17 as minesweeper. Mined 7.7.17 off Harwich.

KEMES, decoy or Q-ship, fishing smack (Milford Haven-registered M.105) conversion. Built 1911, 57grt. In service 4.5.16-11.16, armed with 1-12pdr, other name M.105.

KEMPENFELT, destroyer leader, Marksman-class, 1914-15 programme, H.A1 (1914), G.10 (1917), F.87 (1.18), G.12 (4.18). Launched 1.5.15 Cammell Laird. c1604-1608 tons, 325(oa), 315(pp)x32x12ft. Turbine 36000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 2-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1915-17, Dover 1917-18, then Grand Fleet again. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Morecambe.

KEMPTON, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 895. Launched 3.6.16 Ferguson. 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917.

KENDAL, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3426, T.45 (9.18), T.80 (11.19). Launched 9.2.18 Fairfield. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 3.10.28 Alloa, Charlestown.

KENILWORTH, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 844. Built 1898, 390grt. Armament: not listed. In service 18.6.17-2.5.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

KENNERY, 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. Listed to 4.32.

KENNET (right, Photo Ships), destroyer, River-class, two high funnels, designated E-class. Launched 4.12.03 Thornycroft. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. China Station 1914, Mediterranean 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Log Book Availability. Sold 11.12.19 J. H. Lee, Dover.

KENNET, hired trawler. Built 1899, 167grt, Aberdeen-reg A.332. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

KENNYMORE, hired trawler, Adty No 1373. Built 1914, 225grt, Grimsby-reg GY.38. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

KENSINGTON, hired trawler, Adty No 687. Built 1900, 172grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1156. Armament: 1-3pdr, 1-2pdr. In service 11.14-1919.

KENT, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Kent-class, P.27 (1914), P.80 (9.15), P.99 (1.18). Launched 6.3.01 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Falkland Islands 8 Dec 1914. Log Book Availability. Sold 6.20 at Hong Kong.

KENT, hired screw tug. Built 1903, 35grt. In service 12.15-10.16, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

KENT COUNTY, hired drifter, Q-ship (not listed in Hired Drifter section as Q-ship - see below)

KENT COUNTY, hired drifter, Adty No 203. Built 1911, 86grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1129. In service 9.14-12.16 as patrol boat. Mined 8.12.16 off Cross Sand, Lowestoft.

KENTISH KNOCK, decoy or Q-ship - see KENT COUNTY, hired drifter (KENT COUNTY is not listed in the Hired Drifter section as a Q-ship. Neither is KENTISH KNOCK listed as an alternative name).

KENTON (RCN) (ex-FREDERICK A.), hired screw tug. Built 1896, 48grt. In service to 3.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

KEPPEL, destroyer leader, Shakespeare-class, ordered 4.18, D.84 (4.25). Launched 23.4.20 Thornycroft, completed Portsmouth DY. 1750 tons, 329(oa), 318(pp)x31x12ft. Turbine 40000shp, 36kts. Armament: 5-4.7in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Sold 7.45, BU Ward, Barrow.

KESSINGLAND, hired drifter, Adty No 1056. Built 1908, 78grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.210. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as REFLECT in WW2.

KESTON, hired screw tug. Built 1904, 22grt. In service 5.18-10.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

KESTREL, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, N.47 (1914), D.60 (9.15), D.49 (1.18). Launched 25.3.98 Thomson. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 17.3.21 Ward, Rainham.

KESTREL, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 28. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

KESTREL, hired drifter, Adty No 1006. Built 1906, 75grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.442. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed KESTREL II 4.15.

KESTREL, hired screw tug. Built 1897, 70grt. In service 12.12.14-31.12.18. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

KETHAILES, hired yacht, Pendant No 012. Built 1903, 625grt/611TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service from 23.9.14. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. In collision, sunk 11.10.17 off Blackwater LV.

KEW, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Eltringham. Cancelled 17.12.18.

KHARKI, RFA oiler/tanker, P.95 (1914), X.31 (1916), X.34 (1.18). Launched 22.12.99 Irvine SB, Irvine. 1455 tons, 185(pp)x29x15 ft. TE 775ihp, 13kts. Purchased as collier 20.3.00, remained so until 1906. Sold 7.31 at Hong Kong (rfa)

KIA ORA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 66. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

KIA ORA, decoy or Q-ship - see COOT, hired trawler.

KIAMA, hired drifter, Adty No 1080. Built 1914, 93grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.766. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as GIRL ELLEN in WW2.

KIB, decoy or Q-ship - see KING LEAR, hired trawler.

KIDDERPORE, 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.

KIDNER, decoy or Q-ship – see LYCHNIS, convoy sloop.

KIDWELLY CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 541. Built 1907, 259grt, Swansea-reg SA.40. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

KIELDER CASTLE, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 129grt, North Shields-reg SN.63. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

Kil-class patrol gunboats, all names starting with "Kil" (church), completed 1918/19, 895 tons (530grt), 182(oa), 170(pp)x30x10ft. TE 1400ihp, 13kts. Armament: 1-4in, 6 or more depth charges. Majority completed after war's end without armament. Some vessels sold into mercantile service had bow straightened and hull lengthened, increasing gross tonnage by 200grt. Cancelled Kil-class vessels follow the completed list.

KILBEGGAN, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4004. Launched 23.9.18 George Brown. Probably completed after war's end without armament. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed LUCKER.

KILBERRY, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4003. Launched 2.7.18 George Brown. Possibly completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed BOLAM.

KILBIRNIE, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4005. Launched 16.5.19 George Brown. Completed after war's end without armament. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed HOMESTEAD, foundered 6.9.20 off the Seven Stones.

KILBRIDE, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4007. Launched 21.8.18 Hall Russell. Probably completed after war's end without armament. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed SCOTSGAP.

KILBURN, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4009. Launched 28.5.18 Hall Russell. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed TARSET.

KILCHATTAN, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4013. Launched 13.4.18 Cook, W & G. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed BENTON.

KILCHREEST, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3814 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Launched 8.6.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed HARROGATE.

KILCHRENAN, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3805 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Launched 15.1.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed BOMBARDIER.

KILCHVAN, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4014. Launched 13.7.18 Cook, W & G. Possibly completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed BELSAY.

KILCLARE, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3804 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Launched 14.1.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed STANHOPE.

KILCLIEF, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4015. Launched 8.10.18 Cook, W & G. Probably completed after war's end without armament. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed TYNEHOME.

KILCLOGHER, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4016. Launched 24.10.18 Cook, W & G. Completed after war's end without armament. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed NORTHERNER.

KILCOCK, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3810 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Launched 27.4.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed SPINNER.

KILDALKEY, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4027. Launched 13.3.18 Cochrane. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, retained name KILDALKEY.

KILDANGAN, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4028. Launched 15.3.18 Cochrane. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed BEBSIDE.

KILDARE, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4029. Launched 10.4.18 Cochrane. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed MITFORD.

KILDARY, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3800 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Laid down 31.7.17, launched 1.11.17 Smiths Dock, delivered 17.12.17. Served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed SORCERER.

KILDAVIN, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3806 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Launched 13.2.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed LEASIDE.

KILDIMO, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3811 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Launched 27.4.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed SOUTHERNER.

KILDONAN, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4030. Launched 11.4.18 Cochrane. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 21.11.19 Thornycroft, renamed WATKIN.

KILDOROUGH, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3801 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Launched 16.11.17 Smiths Dock. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed WEARMOUTH. HASHEMI in RIN, WW2.

KILDORREY, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3807 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Launched 14.2.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed DEMPSTER.

KILDRESS, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4031. Launched 13.4.18 Cochrane. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 21.11.19 Thornycroft, renamed GLYNARTHEN.

KILDWICK, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4032. Launched 27.4.18 Cochrane. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 21.11.19 Thornycroft, renamed PENGAM.

KILDYSART, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3812 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Launched 11.5.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed EMBLETON. INDIRA in RIN, WW2.

KILFENORA, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3802 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Launched 14.12.17 Smiths Dock. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, retained name KILFENORA.

KILFINNY, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4033. Launched 10.5.18 Cochrane. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed KENRHOS.

KILFREE, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4034. Launched 11.5.18 Cochrane. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 21.11.19 Thornycroft, renamed PORTHMINSTER

KILFULLERT, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3808 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Launched 15.3.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed WEARHOME.

KILGARVAN, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3813 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Launched 27.5.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed HEATHER KING.

KILGOBNET, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3803 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Launched 14.12.17 Smiths Dock. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed MAXTON.

KILHAM, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3815 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Launched 10.6.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed EASTERNER.

KILKEEL, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 3809 (Castle-class trawler order cancelled to allow Smiths to build this Kil-class gunboat). Launched 27.3.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed FALCONER.

KILLENA, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4049. Launched 9.7.18 Smiths Dock. Possibly completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed EDWIN DOUGLAS.

KILLERIG, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4050. Launched 9.7.18 Smiths Dock. Possibly completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 11.20 Lindsay, Swan Hunter, retained name KILLERIG.

KILLINEY, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17 double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4051. Launched 29.7.18 Smiths Dock. Possibly completed before war's end, served in Auxiliary Patrol, possibly one of 11 of class fitted as minesweepers. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed THROPTON.

KILLOUR, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4052. Launched 9.8.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed after war's end without armament. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed NAWORTH.

KILLOWEN, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4053. Launched 6.9.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed after war's end without armament. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed CURLER.

KILLYBEGS, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4054. Launched 7.9.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed after war's end without armament. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed ALWINTON.

KILLYGORDON, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4055. Launched 10.10.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed after war's end without armament. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed HOMEFORD.

KILMACOLM, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4056. Launched 3.10.18 Smiths Dock. Probably completed after war's end without armament. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed NIGRETIA.

KILMACRENNAN, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4057. Launched 5.11.18 Smiths Dock. Completed after war's end without armament. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed SEGHILL.

KILMAINE, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4058. Launched 5.11.18 Smiths Dock. Completed after war's end without armament. Sold 14.2.20 Robinson, Brown & Joplin, renamed CROFTER.

KILMALLOCK, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4059. Launched 4.12.18 Smiths Dock. Completed after war's end without armament. Sold 14.2.20 L. Guerat, renamed MALLOCK.

KILMANAHAN, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4060. Launched 17.12.18 Smiths Dock. Completed after war's end without armament. Sold 14.2.20 L. Gueret, renamed MANAHAN.

KILMARNOCK, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4061. Launched 31.3.19 Smiths Dock. Completed without armament. Sold 14.2.20 L. Gueret, retained name KILMARNOCK.

KILMARTIN, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4062. Launched 31.3.19 Smiths Dock. Completed without armament. Sold 14.2.20 L. Gueret, renamed MANDRAKE.

KILMEAD, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4063. Launched 1.5.19 Smiths Dock. Completed without armament. Sold 14.2.20 L. Gueret, renamed MEAD. MEAD in SAN, WW2.

KILMELFORD, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4064. Launched 14.5.19 Smiths Dock. Completed without armament. Sold 14.2.20 L. Gueret, renamed MELFORD.

KILMERSDON, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4065. Launched 30.5.19 Smiths Dock. Completed without armament. Sold 14.2.20 L. Gueret, renamed MERSDON.

KILMINGTON, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4066. Launched 30.5.19 Smiths Dock. Completed without armament. Sold 14.2.20 L. Gueret, renamed MINGTON.

KILMORE, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4067. Launched 17.7.19 Smiths Dock. Completed without armament. Sold 14.2.20 L. Gueret, renamed NEWTONIA.

KILMUCKRIDGE, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4068. Launched 28.7.19 Smiths Dock. Completed without armament. Sold 14.2.20 L. Gueret, renamed NEWTON BAY.

KILMUN, Kil-class patrol gunboat, ordered from 7.17, double-ended appearance to confuse enemy, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, Adty No. 4069. Launched 11.10.19 Smiths Dock. Completed 20.2.20 as cable vessel. Sold 16.9.46, renamed RASK. Wrecked 31.1.50.

Kil-class patrol gunboats, ordered from 7.17, known as fast trawlers until 18.1.18, all names starting with "Kil". Cancelled vessels follow:

KILBANE, Adty No. 4001. Building Hawthorn.

KILBARCHAN, Adty No. 4002. Building Hawthorn.

KILBRACHAN, Adty No. 4006. Building Geo. Brown.

KILBRITTAIN, Adty No. 4008. Building Hall Russell.

KILBY, Adty No. 4010. Building Hall Russell.

KILCAR, Adty No. 4011. Building Hall Russell.

KILCAVAN, Adty No. 4012. Building Hall Russell. Appears in Navy List, but never completed and commissioned.

KILCOLGAN, Adty No. 4017. Building Cook W & G.

KILCOMMON, Adty No. 4018. Building Cook W & G.

KILCONNELL, Adty No. 4019. Building Cook W & G.

KILCOOLE, Adty No. 4020. Building Cook W & G.

KILCORNEY, Adty No. 4021. Building Cook W & G.

KILCOT, Adty No. 4022. Building Cook W & G.

KILCREGGAN, Adty No. 4023. Building Cook W & G.

KILCULLEN, Adty No. 4024. Building Cook W & G.

KILCURRIG, Adty No. 4025. Building Cook W & G.

KILDALE, Adty No. 4026. Building Cook W & G.

KILGLASS, Adty No. 4035. Building Cochrane.

KILGOWAN, Adty No. 4036. Building Cochrane.

KILKEE, Adty No. 4037. Building Cochrane.

KILKENNY, Adty No. 4038. Building Cochrane.

KILKENZIE, Adty No. 4039. Building Cochrane.

KILKERRIN, Adty No. 4040. Building Cochrane.

KILKHAMPTON, Adty No. 4041. Building Cochrane.

KILLADOON, Adty No. 4042. Building Cochrane.

KILLAGON, Adty No. 4043. Building Cochrane.

KILLALOO, Adty No. 4044. Building Cochrane.

KILLANE, Adty No. 4045. Building Cochrane.

KILLARNEY, Adty No. 4046. Building Cochrane.

KILLARY, Adty No. 4047. Building Cochrane.

KILLEGAR, Adty No. 4048. Building Cochrane.

 


 

KILBRIDE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1901, 3,712grt - lost 1.3.16, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/ms/te/un)

KILDA (1920) – see JANUS (ex-KILDA), Admiralty trawler.

KILDONAN CASTLE, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, MI.74 (on coming into service), MI.34 (6.18). Built 1899, 9692grt, 17.5kts. Armament: 8-4.7in (later 8 - 6in). In service 25.3.16-1.1.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

KILLDEER, hired trawler, Adty No 387. Built 1913, 192grt, Hull-reg H.1014. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

KILLINGHOLME, fleet messenger, Y4.59. Built 1912, 508grt, paddle steamer. Also served as paddle air service scout. In commissioned service 21.2.16-21.4.17, flew white ensign. Served in WW2.

KILMANY, hired drifter, Adty No 2464. Built 1908, 88grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.304. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

KILNBURN, hired drifter, Adty No 2107. Built 1914, 88grt, Banff-reg BF.96. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

KILWINNING, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1898, 3,071grt - lost 24.8.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

KIMBERLEY, hired trawler, Adty No 11. Built 1902, 190grt, Grimsby-reg GY.167. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

KIMBERLEY, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3024. Built 1904, 54grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.302. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1919 as hydrophone vessel. Renamed KIMBERLEY III 4.17.

KIMBERLEY II, hired drifter, Adty No 1381. Built 1907, 102grt, Banff-reg BF.965. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

KIMBERLEY IV, fishing vessel. Built 1907, 102grt, Banff-reg BF.965. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

KIMMEROL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.47 (from about 4.16), X.35 (1.18). Launched 4.4.16 Craig Taylor. 2200 tons, 210(pp)x34x12ft. TE 700ihp, 12kts. Sold 1949, renamed LANKA BAHU (rfa)

KINALDIE, hired trawler, Adty No 805. Built 1914, 197grt, Aberdeen-reg A.83. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

KINCARDINE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1906, 4,108grt - lost 3.3.17, Atlantic off SW Ireland (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

KINCORTH, hired trawler. Built 1909, 148grt, Aberdeen-reg A.263. In service 2.17-1920 as special service vessel, then mine duties.

KINELLAR, hired trawler, Adty No 3042. Built 1917, 216grt, Aberdeen-reg A.813. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.17-1919 as minesweeper.

KINFAUNS CASTLE, armed merchant cruiser, later troopship, mercantile conversion, M.64 (on coming into service). Built 1899, 9664grt, 17.5kts. Armament: 8-4.7in. In service 5.8.14-16.9.15. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Taken up 13.7.18 for conversion to minelayer at Millwall, incomplete at war's end.

KING ALFRED, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Drake-class, P.10 (1914), P.98 (1.18). Launched 28.10.01 Vickers. 14,100 tons, 533(oa), 500(pp)x71x25ft. TE 30000ihp, 24kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 16-6in, 14-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 3in deck, 6in guns. 6th CS Grand Fleet 1914, 9th CS West Africa 1915-17. Log Book Availability. Sold 30.1.20 F. Rijsdijk, Holland.

KING ARTHUR, hired trawler, Adty No 3354. Built 1899, 159grt, Grimsby-reg GY.11. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1920 as minesweeper.

KING CANUTE, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 195grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1124. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

KING EDWARD, hired trawler. Built 1900, 163grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1195. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

KING EDWARD, hired drifter, Adty No 2025. Built 1901, 63grt, Peterhead-reg PD.168. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel, patrol boat.

KING EDWARD, paddle hospital carrier. Built 1901, 551grt. Renamed HC.1 1919. In commissioned service 13.4.19-19.6.20 in White Sea, flew white ensign.

KING EDWARD VII, pre-dreadnought battleship, King Edward VII-class, 66 (1914). Launched 23.7.03 Devonport 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. Mined 6.1.16 off Cape Wrath.

KING EDWARD VII, hired paddle tug. Built 1901, 138grt. Harbour service 12.10.18-23.8.19. Normally flew the red ensign.

KING EGBERT, hired trawler, Adty No 2576. Built 1899, 159grt, Grimsby-reg GY.97. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1920 as minesweeper.

KING EMPEROR, hired trawler, Adty No 3220, N.5A, N.66. Built 1914, 246grt, Hull-reg H.202. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minelayer, then minesweeper. Served in WW2.

KING ERIK, hired trawler, Adty No 1368. Built 1899, 228grt, Grimsby-reg GY.474. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

KING FREDERICK (ex-KING FREDERICK III), hired trawler, Adty No 2659. Built 1909, 260grt, Grimsby-reg GY.482. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as GLACIER in WW2.

KING GEORGE, fishing trawler. Built 1901, 164grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1214. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

KING GEORGE V (c1911) – see MONARCH, dreadnought battleship, Orion-class,

KING GEORGE V (was to be named ROYAL GEORGE), dreadnought battleship, King George V-class, 61 (1914), 77 (1.18), 70 (4.18). Launched 9.10.11 Portsmouth DY. 23,000 tons, 597(oa), 555(pp)x89x28ft. Turbine 27000shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-13.5in, 16-4in, 3-21in tt (2-4in AA added). Armour: 12in sides, 3in deck, 11in guns. 2nd BS Grand Fleet 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 12.26 Alloa, Rosyth.

KING GEORGE V, dummy battleship No.4 – see RUTHENIA, mercantile conversion.

KING HARALD, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 227grt, Grimsby-reg GY.479. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

KING HENRY, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 162grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1169. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

KING HERRING, hired drifter, Adty No 1922. Built 1909, 100grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.7. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 10.15-1919 as net vessel.

KING LEAR, hired trawler, Adty No 78. Built 1906, 311grt, Hull-reg H.871. Armament: 1-12pdr. 1-7.5in BT. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Also Q-ship (aka DIANA, ENID, KIB) 5.17-4.18.

KING ORRY, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.18 (on coming into service), MI.12 (1.18), MI.06 (6.18). Built 1913, 1877grt, 21kts. Armament: 2-4in. In service 29.10.14-5.6.19. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Served in WW2.

KING RICHARD, hired trawler, Adty No 1775. Built 1900, 162grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1181. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.15-1920 as minesweeper.

KING STEPHEN, hired trawler. Built 1900, 162grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1174. In service 2.16-4.16 as Q-ship (aka LEDGER No. 778). Sunk 25.4.16 by U-boat in the North Sea.

KING'S GREY, hired trawler, Adty No 1628. Built 1915, 338grt, Grimsby-reg GY.486. Armament: 1-10pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

KINGFISHER (ex-ALCYON), Admiralty trawler, Adty No 1498. Built 1915, 304grt, purchased 4.15. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT, hydrophone. Nominal parent ship, carrying the muster books of other small craft, exchanged name and number with hired drifter ADELE (also a parent ship), renamed ADELE 6.18, Adty No 1499. Sold 1919 as ALCYON.

KINGSNAKE, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.62, patrol boat.

KINGSTON, hired trawler, Adty No 2575. Built 1897, 161grt, Grimsby-reg GY.206. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

KINGSWAY, hired trawler. Built 1905, 211grt, Grimsby-reg GY.37. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

KINGUSSIE, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Eltringham. Cancelled 17.12.18.

KINNAIRD, hired drifter. Built 1907, 94grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.205. In service 1.15-4.15.

KINROSS, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3449, T.5N (8.18). Launched 4.7.18 Fairfield. 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 16.6.19 in the Aegean.

KINSHA, river gunboat. Launched 1900 Denny as river steamer PIONEER, purchased 11.1900. 616 tons, 192(oa), 180(pp)x30x6ft. Paddle 1200ihp,14kts. Armament: 2-12pdr. China Station, paid off 12.14. Log Book Availability. Sold 30.4.21 at Shanghai.

KINSMAN, hired screw tug. Built 1908, 119grt. In service as examination vessel 3.1.17-9.5.19. 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. Served as KEVERNE in WW2.

KIPPER, hired drifter, Adty No 1106. Built 1908, 92grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1111. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1920 as net vessel.

KIRKBY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1891, 3,034grt - lost 17.8.15, St George's Channel/Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

KIRKLAND, hired trawler, Adty No 360. Built 1908, 224grt, London-reg LO.282. In service 8.14-8.17 as minesweeper. Mined 20.8.17 off Fugla Skerry, Papastour, Shetlands.

KIRKLINTON, hired trawler, Adty No 3272. Built 1916, 227grt, North Shields-reg SN.236. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.16-1919 as minesweeper.

KIRTON, hired trawler. Built 1886, 125grt, Granton-reg GN.42. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.16-1919 as boom defence vessel.

KITE, gunboat, Ant-class, harbour service tender since c1905, ex-"flatiron" gunboat, commissioned in 1914 for service off Belgian coast. Launched 8.2.71 Napier. 254 tons, 89(oa), 85(pp)x26x6ft. Horizontal engines 260ihp, 8kts. Armament (1914): 1-6in, 1-4.7 in. Disarmed 11.15, reverted to harbour service by 1916. Sold 18.5.20 Hughes Bolckow, became dredger.

KITE, hired trawler, Adty No 415. Built 1903, 168grt, Hull-reg H.773. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed KITE II 2.15.

KITE, hired screw tug. Built 1902, 69grt. In service 11.14-12.18, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

KITTIWAKE, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 153grt, Aberdeen-reg A.469. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

KITTY, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 135grt, Aberdeen-reg A.819. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

KITTY GEORGE, hired drifter, Adty No 1548. Built 1913, 87grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.263. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 7.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

KIWI, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 42. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

KLONDYKE, hired trawler, Adty No 647. Built 1898, 155grt, Hull-reg H.420. In service 10.14-6.16 as minesweeper. Sunk 4.6.16 in collision near Owers LV.

KNARSDALE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1896, 1,641grt - lost 21.12.15, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

KNIGHT ERRANT, hired patrol tug, T.10. Built 1905, 148grt. In service for short time as unarmed patrol boat, Liverpool area 29.10.14-28.11.14, then other service, tug from 16.7.15, rescue tug 1917-28.8.20.

KNIGHT TEMPLAR, commissioned escort or convoy escort ship, mercantile conversion, P.A2 (7.17), MI.97 (1.18), MI.54 (6.18). Built 1905, 7175grt, 11.5kts. Armament: 3-6in, 2-11in A/S howitzers. In service 27.5.17-5.2.19. Log Book Availability.

KNIGHTSGARTH, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1905, 2,889grt - lost 5.1.18, North Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

KNOT, hired trawler, Adty No 683. Built 1903, 168grt, Hull-reg H.784. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-11.16 as minesweeper. Wrecked 5.11.16 on North Caer Rock.

KNOWLE, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Eltringham. Cancelled 17.12.18.

KODAMA, hired trawler, Adty No 2668. Built 1911, 257grt, Cardiff-reg CF.34. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

KOMET, German survey ship – see UNA (RAN), sloop.

KONATSU, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 45. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

KOORAH, hired trawler, Adty No 324. Built 1912, 227grt, Milford Haven-reg M.120. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

KOROOMA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 72. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

KOSMOS, hired trawler, Adty No 3273. Built 1916, 231grt, Aberdeen-reg A.617. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.16-1919 as minesweeper.

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

KURUMBA (RAN), RAFA oiler, X.36 (1.18). Launched 14.9.16 Swan Hunter. 8350 tons, 378(oa), 366(pp)x45x22 ft. TE2000ihp, 10kts. Armament: 3-?pdr. Sold 1946, renamed ANGELIKI (rfa)

KRINI, described as water carrier, but listed under water tank vessels. Hired 22.5.15, later bought. Sold 16.10.19.

KRONPRINZESSEN CECILIE, dummy battleship No. 9 AJAX, later armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, MI.57 (on coming into service as AMC), MI.91 (1.18). Built 1905, 8689grt. 15kts. Detained German vessel, dummy battleship conversion ordered 21.10.14, taken up 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, renamed PRINCESS 1915. Converted to AMC with 8-6in, 2-6pdr AA. In service 9.1.16-10.9.17. Log Book Availability.

KROOMAN, hired screw tug. Built 1905, 61grt. In service -10.17, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

KUDOS, hired trawler, Adty No 1343. Built 1911, 207grt, Aberdeen-reg A.374. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

KUMARIHAMI (ex-MINATO MARU No. 3), Indian trawler minesweeper. Built 1913, 259grt. Purchased from Japan 3.17. Disposed of 1920, believed Ceylon government service, renamed KUMARIHAMI 1920.

KUMU, hired trawler, Adty No 128. Built 1913, 315grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.176. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

KUNISHI, hired trawler, Adty No 3343. Built 1917, 268grt, Cardiff-reg CF.46. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 7.17-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel. Served as NORINA in WW2.

KURDISTAN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1914, 3,720grt - lost 20.9.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

KUROKI, hired trawler, Adty No 655. Built 1909, 248grt, Cardiff-reg CF.8. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

KYLEMORE (ex-VULCAN), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 576. Built 1897, 319grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 23.11.15-20.2.20. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Served in WW2.

KYMRIC, hired trawler, Adty No 970. Built 1891, 126grt, Grimsby-reg GY.421. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

 


 


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LEVIATHAN, armoured cruiser (CyberHeritage/Terry Phillips)

 

L.1-class submarines, L.1-L.8, 890/1070 tons, 231(oa), 222(pp)x23x114ft. Diesel/electric 2400/1600hp, 17.5/10.5kts. Armament: 1-4in, 4-21in tt.

L.1, submarine, L.1-class, ordered 2.16 as E.56. Launched 10.5.17 Vickers. Based at Falmouth 1918. Sold 1930 Cashmore.

L.2, submarine, L.1-class, ordered 2.16 as E.57. Launched 6.7.17 Vickers. Based at Falmouth 1918. Sold 3.30 Ward, Grays.

L.3, submarine, L.1-class, ordered 5.16. Launched 1.9.17 Vickers. Based at Falmouth 1918. Sold 1931 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

L.4, submarine, L.1-class, ordered 5.16. Launched 17.11.17 Vickers. Based at Falmouth 1918. Sold 2.34 Ward, Grays.

L.5, submarine, L.1-class, ordered 5.16. Launched 26.1.18 Swan Hunter. Based at Falmouth 1918. Sold 1931 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

L.6, submarine, L.1-class, ordered 5.16. Launched 14.1.18 Beardmore. Based at Falmouth 1918. Sold 1935 Cashmore.

L.7, submarine, L.1-class, ordered 5.16. Launched 24.4.17 Cammell Laird. Based at Falmouth 1918. Sold 1930 Hughes Bolckow.

L.8, submarine, L.1-class, ordered 5.16. Launched 7.7.17 Cammell Laird. Based at Falmouth 1918. Sold 7.10.30 Cashmore.

L.9-class submarines, L.9-L.33, some numbers cancelled, 890/1080 tons, 238(oa), 229(pp)x23x14ft. Diesel/electric 2400/1600hp, 17.5/10.5kts. Armament: 1-4in, 6-21in tt. Five boats completed as minelayers with 1-4in, 4-21in tt, 14 mines.

L.9, submarine, L.9-class, ordered 8.16. Launched 29.1.18 Denny. Served at Harwich or Tees 1918. Sold 30.6.27 at Hong Kong.

L10, submarine, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 24.1.18 Denny. Served at Harwich or Tees 1918. Sunk 30.10.18 by German destroyers off the Texel.

L.11, submarine minelayer, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 26.2.18 Vickers Served at Harwich or Tees 1918. Sold 16.2.32 Young, Sunderland.

L.12, submarine minelayer, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 18.3.18 Vickers. Served at Harwich or Tees 1918. Sold 16.2.32 Cashmore.

L.13 - not ordered.

L.14, submarine minelayer, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 10.6.18 Vickers. Served at Harwich or Tees 1918. Sold 5.34 Cashmore.

L.15, submarine, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 16.1.18 Fairfield. Sold 2.32 Cashmore.

L.16, submarine, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 9.4.18 Fairfield. Served at Harwich or Tees 1918. Sold 2.34 Brechin, Granton.

L.17, submarine minelayer, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 13.5.18 Vickers. Served at Harwich or Tees 1918. Sold 2.34 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

L.18, submarine, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 21.11.18 Vickers. Sold 10.36 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

L.19, submarine, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 4.2.19 Vickers. Sold 1937 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

L.20, submarine, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 23.9.18 Vickers. Sold 7.1.35 Cashmore.

L.21, submarine, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 11.10.19 Vickers. Sold 2.39 Arnott Young, Dalmuir.

L.22, submarine, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 25.10.19 Vickers. Sold 30.8.35 Cashmore.

L.23, submarine, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 1.7.19 Vickers, completed Chatham DY. Sankin tow 5.46 off Nova Scotia on passage to ship breakers.

L.24, submarine, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 19.2.19 Vickers. Sunk 14.1.24 in collision with RESOLUTION off Portland.

L.25, submarine minelayer, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 13.2.19 Vickers. Sold 1935 Cashmore.

L.26, submarine, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 29.5.19 Vickers, completed Portsmouth DY. Sold 1946.

L.27, submarine, L.9-class in, ordered 12.16. Launched 14.6.19 Vickers. Sold 1946.

L.28-L.31, building Vickers. Cancelled by Admiralty order 12.4.19.

L.32, launched 23.8.19 Vickers. Cancelled, hull sold 1.3.20 Leith Salvage Co.

L.33, submarine, L.9-class, ordered 12.16. Launched 29.5.19 Swan Hunter. Sold 2.32 Young, Sunderland.

L.34-L.35, building Pembroke DY. Cancelled by Admiralty order 12.4.19.

L.36-L.49 - not ordered.

L.50-class submarines, L.50-L.74, 960/1150 tons, 235(oa), 230(pp)x23x13ft. Diesel/electric 960/1150hp, 17/10.5kts. Armament: 2-4in, 6-21in tt.

L.50-L.51, ordered 1-2/17, building Cammell Laird. Cancelled 12.4.19.

L.52, submarine, L.51-class, ordered 1-2/17, launched 18.12.18 Armstrong. Sold 1935 Rees, Llanelly.

L.53, submarine, L.51-class, ordered 1-2/17, launched 12.8.19 Armstrong, completed at Chatham DY. Sold 1938 Ward, Briton Ferry.

L.54, submarine, L.51-class, ordered 1-2/17, launched 20.8.19 Denny, completed at Devonport DY. Sold 1938 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

L.55, submarine, L.51-class, ordered 1-2/17, launched 21.9.18 Fairfield. Sunk 9.6.19 by Russian patrol craft in the Baltic, salved and served in Russian Navy.

L.56, submarine, L.51-class, ordered 4.17, launched 29.5.19 Fairfield. Sold 25.3.38 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

L.57-L.58, ordered 4.17, building Fairfield. Cancelled 12.4.19.

L.59, ordered 4.18, building Beardmore. Cancelled 26.11.18.

L.60-L.61, ordered 4.18, building Cammell Laird. Cancelled 26.11.18.

L.62, ordered 4.18, building Fairfield. Cancelled 26.11.18.

L63-64, ordered 4.18, building Scotts. Cancelled 26.11.18.

L.65-66, ordered 4.18, building Swan Hunter. Cancelled 26.11.18.

L.67-68, ordered 4.17, building Armstrong. Cancelled 12.4.19. Frames used for construction of Jugoslav HRABRI and NEBOJSA, completed 1927.

L.69, submarine, L.51-class, ordered 4.17, launched 6.12.18 Beardmore, completed at Rosyth DY. Sold 2.39 Arnott Young, Dalmuir.

L.70, ordered 4.17, building Beardmore. Cancelled 12.4.19.

L.71, submarine, L.51-class, ordered 4.17, launched 17.5.19 Scotts. Sold 25.3.38 Ward, Milford Haven.

L.72, ordered 4.17, building Scotts. Cancelled 12.4.19.

L.73, ordered 4.17, building Denny. Cancelled 12.4.19.

L.74, ordered 4.18, building Denny. Cancelled 12.4.19.


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L, lighter/barge. Built 1900, 77grt, steam lighter. Served as BDV from 4.8.14, bought 31.3.15.

LA FRANCE, hired screw tug. Built 1915, 775grt. In service 11.10.15-1915. 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.

LA MASCOT, hired drifter, Adty No 3048. Built 1917, 83grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.247. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.17-1919 as minesweeper.

LA NINA - see LYONS (ex-LYON), salvage vessel (pl)

LA PARISIENNE, hired drifter, Adty No 1835. Built 1913, 85grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.213. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

LA VALLETTE (ex-POLYGON), salvage vessel. Built 1879, 325grt. In service 11.17-1919.

LABORE ET HONOUR, fishing trawler. Built 1893, 150grt, Swansea-reg SA.110. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LABOUR (ex-LABOURDONNAIS), hired rescue tug, W.48 (1.18). Built 1916, 362grt. In service 3.16-13.9.19, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

LABURNUM, 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.47 (2.15), T.21 (9.15), T.49 (1.18). Launched 10.6.15 Connell. 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. Drill ship Singapore in 1935. Lost 2.42 at fall of Singapore.

LABURNUM, hired drifter, Adty No 1015. Built 1907, 82grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1051. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed LABURNUM II 11.15.

LACERTA, hired trawler, Adty No 625. Built 1911, 270grt, Grimsby-reg GY.641. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

LACONIA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.70 (on coming into service). Built 1912, 18099grt, 16kts. Armament: 8-6in. In service 27.10.14-2.8.16. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Converted to armed storeship in mercantile service. Sunk 25.2.17 by U.50 160 miles NW of Fastnet.

LADAS, 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.99 (1919). Launched 21.9.18 Osbourne Graham. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Sold 6.11.20, repurchased as mooring hulk. Sold 8.6.36 Metal Ind, Rosyth.

LADAS, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 172grt, Grimsby-reg GY.281. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LADY AUDREY, hired drifter, Adty No 1422. Built 1902, 62grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.508. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

LADY BLANCHE, hired yacht, Pendant No 063. Built 1907, 360grt/405TM. Armament: 1-12pdr,1-6pdr. In service 7.3.15-20.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served in WW2.

LADY BRASSEY, hired rescue tug, W.49 (1.18). Built 1913, 382grt. In service 30.7.14-6.10.19, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917. Served in WW2.

LADY CARRINGTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1907, 3,269grt - lost 12.11.16, Atlantic off NW Spain (H/L/Lr/te/un)

LADY CHARLOTTE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1905, 3,593grt - lost 11.5.17, Atlantic off SW England (H/Lr/wi)

LADY CLARE, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 841. Built 1891, 234grt. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 25.5.17-24.12.18. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

LADY CORY WRIGHT, mine carrier, Y6.7. Built 1906, 2516grt. In commissioned service as mine carrier 3.8.14. Sunk 26.3.18 by U-boat off the Lizard.

LADY CRUNDALL, hired rescue tug, W.50 (1.18). Built 1906, 366grt. In service 2.8.14-1.8.19, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

LADY DORA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 93 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

LADY DUNCANNON, hired screw tug. Built 1914, 181grt. In service 25.2.18-20.10.19. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

LADY EVELYN, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 559. Built 1900, 320grt. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 25.4.17-6.6.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. BRIGHTON BELLE in WW2.

LADY EVELYN (ex-DEERHOUND), Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1901, 483grt. In service from 6.17 in Canadian waters.

LADY FRASER (RIM), patrol boat or minesweeper, ex-steamer. Built 1908, 1669grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

LADY HAY, minesweeper, ex-civilian. Built 1900, 75grt. Armed with 1-6pdr. In service 5.3.17- c21.2.19 in West Indies, based at Barbados.

LADY INCHCAPE, patrol boat and minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1911, 93grt. In service c1917-1919 off Colombo (Sri Lanka).

LADY ISMAY, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 186. Built 1911, 495grt. Armament: not listed. In service 4.11.14. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Mined 21.12.15 near the Galloper. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915.

LADY IVEAGH, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1892, 2,286grt - lost 24.12.15, English Channel (H/Lr)

LADY LEL, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 62. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

LADY MACKAY, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1910, 86grt. In service c1917-1919 off Colombo (Sri Lanka).

LADY MORGAN, hired screw tug. Built 1888, 53grt. In service 11.18-12.18, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

LADY MOYRA (ex-GWALIA), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 937. Built 1905, 519grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 21.11.15-9.7.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. BRIGHTON QUEEN in WW2.

LADY OLIVE (ex-TEES TRADER), decoy or Q-ship, coaster conversion. Built 1913, 701grt. In service 24.11.16, armed with 1-4in, 4-12pdr, other name Q.18. Sunk 19.2.17 by submarine in Channel.

LADY PATRICIA, decoy or Q-ship, cargo ship conversion. Built 1916, 1372grt. In service 6.2.17, armed with 1-4in, 2-12pdr, other names PAXTON, Q.25, TOSCA SVERIGE. Sunk 20.5.17 by U.46 in Atlantic.

LADY ROWENA, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 1239. Built 1891, 332grt. Armament: not listed. In service as ferry at Scapa 12.4.16, minesweeper 12.8.17-6.2.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

LADY WINDSOR, hired screw tug. Built 1891, 81grt. In service 30.7.14-3.7.19, renamed IOLAIRE 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. Served as IOLAIRE in WW2.

LADYBIRD, river gunboat, Insect-class, ordered 2.15 as "China Gunboat" for service on Danube. Served elsewhere, P.5A (1.16), P.0A (1.18). Launched 12.4.16 Lobnitz. 645 tons, 237(oa), 230(pp)x36x4ft. TE 2000ihp,14kts, twin screws in tunnels. Armament: 2-6in, 2-12pdr. Mediterranean 1916-17, Mesopotamia 1917-18. Sunk 12.5.41 by A/C off Tobruk.

LADYSMITH, hired trawler, Adty No 4. Built 1906, 254grt, Grimsby-reg GY.183. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. In service 8.14-1920 as minesweeper.

LADYSMITH, hired drifter, Adty No 2180. Built 1904, 89grt, Banff-reg BF.1528. In service 6.15-12.15 as net vessel. Disappeared 27.12.15 in gale off Milford Haven.

LAERTES (ex-SARPEDON), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, H.94 (1914), H.45 (1.18). Launched 6.6.13 Swan Hunter. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915.

LAFOREY (ex-FLORIZEL), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, H.03 (1914). Launched 22.8.13 Fairfield. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-15, Mediterranean 1915-16, Harwich again 1916-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Sunk 25.3.17 by RN mine in Channel. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Dardanelles 1915/16.

LAGGAN (ex-PLADDA), decoy or Q-ship, cargo ship conversion. Built 1907, 1334grt. In service 16.1.17-14.5.19, armed with 1-4in, 2-12pdr, other names GRANMER, PLADDA, Q.24. Also RESTITUO, but name not included in LAGGAN's listing.

LAGOS, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1907, 392grt. In commissioned service 11.4.15-11.12.15.

LAICH O'MORAY, hired drifter, Adty No 2388. Built 1909, 79grt, Inverness-reg INS.31. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

LAKONIA, squadron supply ship. Built 1899, 4686grt. In service 15.8.14-4.9.14, flew red ensign.

LAKSHMI (ex-DAITOKU MARU), Indian trawler minesweeper. Built 1913, 249grt. Purchased from Japan 3.17. Disposed of 1920, believed Ceylon government service, renamed LILLA 1920.

LALLA II, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 95. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

LAMA, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion. Built 1905, 2198grt, 16kts. Armament: 3-4.7in. In service 12.7.15-17.1.18. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Log Book Availability - Sep 1915-Nov 1917, East Indies Station.

LAMMEROO, decoy or Q-ship - see REMEMBRANCE, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.252) conversion.

LANARK, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 1.17, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 1646, T.37 (9.18). Launched 18.12.17 Fleming & Ferguson. 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 5.23 Stanlee.

LANCASTER, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Kent-class, 71 (1914), 78 (1.18). Launched 22.3.02 Armstrong. 9,800 tons, 463(oa), 440(pp)x66 x23ft. TE 21000ihp, 23kts. Armament: 14-6in, 10-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 4in sides, 2in deck, 5in guns. 4th CS West Indies 1914, North America & West Indies 1914-15, Pacific 1916-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 3.3.20 Ward, Preston.

LANCE (ex-DARING), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, H.23 (1914), H.46 (1.18). Launched 25.2.14 Thornycroft. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Belgian Coast 1917. Sold 5.11.21 Granton S. Bkg Co.

LANCELOT, hired screw tug. Built 1906, 71grt. Harbour service 10.12.17-12.5.19. 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.

LANCER, Admiralty trawler, Military class, Adty No 1151. One of ten trawlers, of three different types, purchased while building for a total cost of £93,800 – six by order 11.12.14, four by order 14.4.15. Launched 17.12.14 Smiths Dock, completed 27.2.15, 276grt, 130x23x12ft. TE engines. Armament: 1-3pdr. Renamed LANCER II 7.17. Sunk 18.7.18 in collision off the Brighton LV.

LANDBREEZE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4169. Delivered 11.2.20, Colby. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 17.4.20, same name.

LANDFALL, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3921. Launched 15.6.18, Lewis. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. For disposal 1946 at Alexandria.

LANDRAIL (ex-HOTSPUR), destroyer, L-class, two funnels, H.54 (1914), H.47 (1.18). Launched 7.2.14 Yarrow. c965-994 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

LANERCOST, hired trawler, Adty No 3254. Built 1916, 227grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.292. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served as DARWEN in WW2.

LANGDON MACKENNON, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4243. Delivered 21.10.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed DOUGLAS H. SMITH. Lost 1921.

LANGTON, hired screw tug. Built 1892, 157grt. In service 31.8.15-24.3.20. 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.

LANKDYS, also known as LANKA (ex-NISHISO MARU No. 1), Indian trawler minesweeper. Built 1911, 255grt. Purchased from Japan 3.17. Disposed of 1920, believed Ceylon government service, renamed LANKA 1920.

LANNER, hired drifter, Adty No 208. Built 1912, 103grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1176. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

LANSDOWNE, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1884, 680grt. In service from 4.17 in Canadian waters.

LAPAGERIA, hired trawler, Adty No 3311. Built 1916, 274grt, Grimsby-reg GY.980. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

LAPLAND (ex-DAUNTLESS), Admiralty blockship. Built 1890, 1234grt, 256ft. Owned by Liverpool & Hamburg SS Co, Liverpool-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, 02.54.47W). Now incorporated in Churchill Barrier (Lr/D/wi).

LAPWING, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class, H.56 (1914), H.48 (1.18). Launched 29.7.11 Cammell Laird. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean by 1918 except three fitted as minelayers. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Belgian Coast 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 26.10.21 Barking S. Bkg Co.

LAPWING, hired yacht, harbour service tender, later tug. Built 1897, 57grt/62TM. Renamed PEEWIT III 2.18, tug from 3.18, purchased. Sold 13.12.22.

LAPWING, hired trawler, Adty No 1206. Built 1894, 152grt, Hull-reg H.258. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-10.18 as minesweeper. Renamed LAPWING II 2.15.

LAPWING, hired trawler, Adty No 39. Built 1904, 217grt, Grimsby-reg GY.24. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed LAPWING Ill 5.15. Served in WW2.

LAPWING IV, hired drifter, Adty No 916. Built 1907, 89grt, Banff-reg BF.888. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

LAPWING V, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 124grt, Aberdeen-reg A.424. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LARCHOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.37 (1.18) . Launched 19.6.17 Lobnitz. 2200 tons, (pp)x34x12ft. TE 700ihp, 12kts. Arrived 23.8.59 Belgium to BU (rfa)

LARCHWOLD, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 129grt, Grimsby-reg GY.68. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LARCHWOOD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1910, 689grt - lost 14.1.16, Bristol Channel (H/Lr/wi)

LARGO, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1910, 1,764grt - lost 27.2.18, Irish Sea (H/L/Lr/ms/te/un/wi)

LARK (ex-HAUGHTY), destroyer, L-class, two funnels, H.34 (1914), H.49 (1.18). Launched 26.5.13 Yarrow. c965-994 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915. Sold 20.1.23 Hayes, Porthcawl.

LARK, hired trawler, Adty No 480. Built 1907, 280grt, Grimsby-reg GY.322. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed LARK II 2.15.

LARK, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1891, 133grt. In service c1917-1919 at Singapore.

LARKSPUR, 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.48 (2.15), T.22 (9.15), T.50 (1.18). Launched 11.5.15 Napier & Miller. 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 3.22 Ward, Inverkeithing.

LARNE, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.57 (1914), H.50 (1.18). Launched 23.8.10 Thornycroft. 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, Lelant, BU 10.22.

LARNE (ex-ALDENHAM), store carrier, Y8.98. Built 1894, 3808grt. In service 2.9.18-1.1.19.

LASHER, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4130. Delivered 9.2.20, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 10.2.20, same name. Served in WW2.

LASS O'DOUNE, hired drifter. Built 1910, 92grt, Banff-reg BF.236. In service 9.18-1919.

LASSIE II, hired drifter, Adty No 2371. Built 1909, 88grt, Buckie-reg BCK.51. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

LASSIE MAIN, hired drifter. Built 1910, 84grt, Inverness-reg INS.135. In service 7.15-1919 on boom defence vessel engine repair duties. Served in WW2.

LASSOO (ex-MAGIC, renamed 2.15), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, G.01 (1914), F.41 (1.18). Launched 24.8.15 Beardmore. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich from 1914. Mined 13.8.16 in North Sea.

LATONA, minelayer, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Apollo-class, P.51 (1914), N.49 (9.15), N.67 (1.18). Launched 22.5.90 Vickers. 3400 tons, 314(oa), 300(pp)x43x16ft. TE 9000ihp, 20kts (designed). Conversion to minelayer completed 6.08 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, ended war as depot ship. Sold 22.12.20 at Malta.

LAUNCH OUT, hired drifter, Adty No 1851. Built 1909, 67grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.344. In service 9.15-10.16 as net vessel. Sunk 27.10.16 by German destroyers in the Dover Straits.

LAURA, fishing trawler. Built 1905, 280grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.29. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LAUREATE, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 194grt, North Shields-reg SN.237. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LAUREL (ex-REDGAUNTLET), destroyer, L-class, two funnels, H.91 (1914), H.51 (1.18). Launched 6.5.13 White. c965-994 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Belgian Coast 1914/16, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 1.11.21 Fryer, Sunderland.

LAUREL, hired trawler, Adty No 708. Built 1897, 138grt, Grimsby-reg GY.275. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-11.18. Renamed LAUREL II 2.15. 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.

LAUREL III, hired drifter, Adty No 2863. Built 1907, 97grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.245. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

LAUREL BANK, hired drifter, Adty No 2482. Built 1908, 84grt, Buckie-reg BCK.178. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

LAUREL CROWN, hired drifter, Adty No 2050. Built 1912, 81grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.506. In service 12.14-6.16 as net vessel. Mined 2.6.16 west of the Orkneys.

LAURELLEAF (ex-OLALLA), Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, later RFA oiler/group freighting tanker, Leaf-class, pendant Y7.153. Launched 30.8.16 Craig Taylor. 12300 tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Flew red ensign. Attacked 17.3.17, Atlantic off S Ireland. Sold 1919, renamed LAMPAS (H/D/rfa)

LAURELIA, hired drifter, Adty No 2060. Built 1907, 96grt, Wick-reg WK.127. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service.

LAURENTIAN (ex-KING EDWARD), Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1902, 355grt. In service from 5.17 in Canadian waters.

LAURENTIC, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.71 (on coming into service). Built 1908, 14892grt, 17.5kts. Armament: 8-6in, 2-6pdr. In service 31.10.14. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Mined 25.1.17 off Northern Ireland.

LAVAL (ex-HS.43), 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 1914, 287grt. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

LAVATERA, hired drifter, Adty No 917. Built 1913, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.652. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1920 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

LAVENDER, 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.49 (2.15), T.23 (9.15). Launched 12.6.15 McMillan. 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. Sunk 4.5.17 by UC.75 in Channel.

LAVEROCK (ex-HEREWARD), destroyer, L-class, two funnels, H.53 (1914), H.53 (1.18). Launched 19.11.13 Yarrow. c965-994 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Grays.

LAVEROCK, fishing vessel. Built 1901, 58grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1182. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LAVINIA, hired trawler, Adty No 1797. Built 1900, 198grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1177. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

LAVINIA L., hired drifter, Adty No 3029. Built 1917, 73grt, Whitby-reg WY.72. In service 4.17-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

LAWFORD (ex-IVANHOE), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, H.06 (1914), H.53 (1.18). Launched 30.10.13 Fairfield. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-15, Mediterranean 1915-16, Harwich again 1916-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Minelayer from 1917. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 24.8.22 Hayes, Porthcawl.

LAWRENCE (RIM), troopship. Launched 15.6.86 Laird. 1154 tons, 212(pp)x32x17ft. Paddle 1200ihp, 13kts. Armament: 4-4in. Served in East Indies 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1914/15. Renamed CANNING 1919. Sold c1922.

LAWRENCE (RIM), sloop. Launched 30.7.19 Beardmore. Known as NEW LAWRENCE until completion. 1259 tons, 248(oa), 225(pp)x34x9ft. Turbine 1900shp, 15kts. Armament: 4-12pdr. On sale list 1947.

LAWRENCE HUGHSON, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4201. Delivered 21.3.19, Rennie Forrestt. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed ELLOE.

LAWRENNY CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1357. Built 1908, 256grt, Swansea-reg SA.52. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

LAXFORD, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 20. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

LEA RIG, hired drifter, Adty No 2410. Built 1908, 83grt, Buckie-reg BCK.33. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served as SCOURGE in WW2.

LEAD ME, hired drifter, Adty No 2858. Built 1906, 71grt, Banff-reg BF.305. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

LEADER, hired drifter, Adty No 2031. Built 1903, 72grt, Banff-reg BF.1338. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

LEAM, hired trawler, Adty No 2995. Built 1917, 236grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.290. In service 1.17-1919 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Served as BELLDOCK in WW2.

LEAMINGTON (ex-ALDEBURGH), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4364, T.1/ (12.18), T.N6 (11.19). Launched 26.8.18 Ailsa SB. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 19.5.28 Ward, Pembroke Dock.

LEANDER, hired trawler, Adty No 18. Built 1907, 276grt, Grimsby-reg GY.260. In service 8.14-8.15 as minesweeper. Renamed LEANDROS 2.15. Mined 6.8.15 off North Knock.

LEANDER, sea-going depot ship, Leander-class, 2nd-class cruiser conversion, D.41 (1914), N.15 (9.15),N.68 (1.18). Launched 28.10.82Napier. 4300 tons. 300(pp)x46x20 ft. TE 5500ihp, 17kts. Completed 6.04 as depot ship. Armament: 2-12pdr, 6-6pdr. Depot ship for Grand Fleet destroyers 1914-18.Sold 1.7.20 Castle, Plymouth.

LEBANON, hired drifter. Built 1904, 60grt, Banff-reg BF.1531. In service 8.15-1920 as boom defence vessel provision tender.

LEDA, minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat, Alarm-class, N.28 (1914), N.69 (1.18). Launched 13.9.92 Sheerness DY. 810 tons, 230(pp)x27x10ft. TE 3500ihp, 19kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 4-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Converted with sweeps 1909. Sold 14.7.20 Cardiff Marine Stores, BU 1922 in Germany.

Ledger Q-ships, including No.13-No.929, hook & line fishing vessels:

LEDGER No.13, decoy or Q-ship – see IMPERATOR, hired drifter conversion.

LEDGER No.17, decoy or Q-ship – see KENT COUNTY, hired drifter conversion.

LEDGER No.59, decoy or Q-ship – see OCEAN FISHER, hired drifter conversion.

LEDGER No.778, decoy or Q-ship – see KING STEPHEN, hired trawler conversion.

LEDGER No. 897, decoy or Q-ship – see DREADNOUGHT II, fishing smack conversion.

LEDGER No. 898, decoy or Q-ship - see BAYARD, motor lugger conversion.

LEDGER No. 928, decoy or Q-ship - see RESULT, auxiliary 3-mast schooner conversion.

LEDGER No. 928, decoy or Q-ship - see also TAY & TYNE, coaster conversion.

LEDGER No. 929, decoy or Q-ship - see ETHEL & MILLIE, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.200) conversion.

LEDGER No. 929, decoy or Q-ship - see also G. & E., fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.649) conversion.

 


 

LEE, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, later designated C-class. Wrecked 5.10.09.

LEEDS, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 161grt, Grimsby-reg GY.207. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LEEWARD, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3917. Delivered 20.2.18, Lewis. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 1947, renamed BETTY DUTHIE.

LEGHORN, tug, Poultry-class. Ordered 1918 for canal and harbour work. Launched 26.8.19 Yarwood. 65 tons gross. 75(pp)x15x6 ft. Compound 185ihp. 8kts. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 3.23 J. Maxwell Jones.

LEGION (ex-VIOLA), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, H.79 (1914), H.54 (1.18), F.94 (9.18). Launched 3.2.14 Denny. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Minelayer from 1917. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, New Holland.

LEICESTER, store carrier, Y8.23. Built 1891, 1001grt. In service from 12.10.14. Mined 12.2.16 off Folkestone Pier.

LEITH, N. B. hired trawler, Adty No 469. Built 1914, 203grt, Granton-reg GN.22. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

LEMBERG, hired trawler, Adty No 1547. Built 1914, 275grt, Grimsby-reg GY.374. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 7.15-1919.

LEMNOS, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1880, 1,530grt - lost 16.12.15, North Sea (H/Lr/wi)

LENA MELLING, hired trawler, Adty No 3223. Built 1915, 274grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.189. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 11.15-4.16 as minesweeper. Mined 23.4.16 near Elbow Light Buoy off Broadstairs.

LENNOX (ex-PORTIA), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, H.95 (1914), H.55 (1.18). Launched 17.3.14 Beardmore. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914. Sold 26.10.21 Barking S. Bkg Co.

LEO, fishing trawler. Built 1905, 181grt, Grimsby-reg GY.36. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served in WW2.

LEONARD (ex-TWO), hired drifter, Adty No 2802. Built 1900, 89grt, Banff-reg BF.632. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1920, Lost 8.1.20.

LEONATO, fishing trawler. Built 1909, 213grt, Hull-reg H.41. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LEONIDAS (ex-ROB ROY), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, H.20 (1914), H.56 (1.18). Launched 30.10.13 Palmer. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 22500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Hayle.

LEONORA, hired trawler, Adty No 37. Built 1904, 217grt, Grimsby-reg GY.20. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

LEOPARD, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, D.75 (1914), D.61 (9.15), D.50 (1.18), H.06 (4.18). Launched 20.3.97 Vickers. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 10.6.19 J. Jackson.

LEOPOLD, hired screw tug. Built 1881, 54grt. In service 8.14-8.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

LEPANTO, commissioned escort or convoy escort ship, mercantile conversion, MI.45 (9.18). Built 1915, 6389grt, 10.5kts. Armament: 2-6in, 2-4in, 2-11in A/S howitzers. In service 8.2.18-3.5.19. Log Book Availability.

LERWICK, hired drifter, Adty No 1955. Built 1908, 86grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.747. In service 12.15-3.16 as net vessel. Wrecked 27.3.16 in Yarmouth Roads.

LETIRA, hired drifter, Adty No 1552. Built 1914, 79grt, North Shields-reg SN.37. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

LETO, hired yacht, A/P. In service in Mediterranean 1.9.18-18.1.19.

LETTERFOURIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2403. Built 1908, 77grt, Buckie-reg BCK.24. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

LETTIE, hired screw tug. Built 1914, 89grt. In service as BDV 18.2.16-20.3.19. 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. Served in WW2.

LEUKOS, hired trawler. Built 1914, 216grt, Aberdeen-reg A.103. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

LEVANTER, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4118. Delivered 14.12.18, Hall. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Served as minesweeper. Sold 9.27 after stranding 13.10.26 near Peterhead.

LEVEN, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.33 (1914), D.62 (9.15), D.51 (1.18). Launched 28.6.98 Fairfield. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915/16. Sold 14.9.20 Hayes, Porthcawl.

LEVEN, hired trawler. Built 1900, 168grt, Aberdeen-reg A.447. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

LEVERHULME (ex-SUNLIGHT), lighter/barge. Built 1889, 108grt. Served 22.5.18-17.2.19.

LEVIATHAN, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Drake-class, P.28 (1914), P.73 (9.15), P.1A (1.18). Launched 3.7.01 John Brown. 14,100 tons, 533(oa), 500(pp)x71x25ft. TE 30000ihp, 24kts. Armament: 2-9.2in, 16-6in, 14-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 3in deck, 6in guns. 6th CS Grand Fleet 8.14, 1st CS, Grand Fleet 1914-15, North America & West Indies 1915-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 3.3.20 Hughes, Bolckow.

LEWES, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 1.17, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 3433, T.85 (9.18). Launched 12.3.18 Fleming & Ferguson. 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.

LEWIS MACKENZIE, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4240. Delivered 26.6.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed FLORENCE JOHNSON.

LEWIS PELLY, armed launch, ex-Government service yacht. Armed with 2-3pdr/1-MG. In service from 11.14. One of five vessels (GARMSIR, LEWIS PELLY, MASHONA, MINER, SIRDAR-I-NAPHTI) commissioned in Persian Gulf area by 4 officers and 41 men of battleship OCEAN. Disarmed 5.15, served as minesweeper.Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1914/15.

LEWIS REEVES, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3553. Launched 23.6.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed LORD HAWKE. Lost 1922.

LEWIS ROATLEY, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3554. Launched 7.7.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1922 renamed STALWART.

LEYLAND, hired trawler, Adty No 3026. Built 1917, 236grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.291. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.17-1919 as minesweeper.

LEYS, hired trawler, Adty No 3330. Built 1916, 222grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1023. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.17-1919 as minesweeper.

LHASA, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1904, 2195grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

LIBERIA, hired trawler, Adty No 26. Built 1906, 250grt, Grimsby-reg GY.159. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919. Served in WW2.

LIBERTY (ex-ROSALIND), destroyer, L-class, two funnels, H.81 (1914), H.57 (1.18). Launched 15.9.13 White. c965-994 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 5.11.21 Granton S. Bkg Co.

LIBERTY (ex-CURITYBA), hired yacht, hospital ship, later A/P, later hospital transport (Pendant No YA.10). Built 1907, 1607grt/1571TM. In service 8.14-1919, Auxiliary Patrol from 1.9.15, hospital transport 1917-1919, renamed LIBERTY IV 10.18. In A/P role, may have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

LIBERTY, hired drifter, Adty No 1102. Built 1907, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1055. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed LIBERTY II 5.15.

LIBERTY, store carrier, Y8.68. Built 1890, 895grt. Ex-armament carrier (Y2.44), in service as store carrier 25.7.16-15.4.19.

LIBERTY III, hired drifter, Adty No 2191. Built 1903, 86grt, Banff-reg BF. 1269. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

LIBRA, hired trawler, Adty No 29. Built 1912, 211grt, Grimsby-reg GY.687. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as TOCSIN in WW2.

LIBYAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1127. Built 1913, 202grt, Grimsby-reg GY.938. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

LICHEN, hired drifter, Adty No 236. Built 1911, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.728. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 9.14-1920 as patrol boat, hydrophone tender. Served in WW2.

LIFE BUOY, lighter/barge. Built 1894, 108grt. Served 22.5.18-19.3.19.

LIFFEY, destroyer, River-class, two medium funnels, designated E-class, N.07 (1914), D.24 (9.15), D.52 (1.18). Launched 24.9.04 Laird. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 23.6.19 Ward, Grays.

LIGHT, hired drifter, Adty No 2433. Built 1908, 81grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.260. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

LIGHTERS: for Admiralty Yard Craft - see YC-series; for seaplane towing - see H.1-54; for seaplane docking - see D.1-D.14

LIGHTFOOT, destroyer leader, Marksman-class, 1913-14 programme, H.76 (1914), H.58 (1.18), G.22 (4.18), F.78 (9.18). Launched 28.5.15 White. c1604-1608 tons, 325(oa), 315(pp)x32x12ft. Turbine 36000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 2-2pdr, 4-21in tt (2-14in tt added 1917). Harwich 1915-18, then Grand Fleet. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, New Holland.

LIGHTNING, destroyer, 27-knotter, designated A-class, N.23 (1914). Launched 10.4.95 Palmer. c280-350 tons, c200(pp)x20x5.5ft. TE c3500-4500ihp, 27kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Nore Local Defence Flotilla. Mined 30.6.15 in North Sea.

LILAC, 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.65 (2.15), T.24 (9.15), T.52 (1.18). Launched 29.4.15 Greenock and Grangemouth. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr AA. Acacia-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Sold 15.1222 Batson Syndicate.

LILACINA, hired drifter, Adty No 2148. Built 1912, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.445. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

LILIAN MAUD, hired drifter. Built 1890, 57grt, Wick-reg WK.687. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service.

LILIUM, hired drifter, Adty No 1313. Built 1913, 83grt, Peterhead-reg PD.118. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

LILY, 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.66 (2.15), T.25 (9.15), T.53 (1.18). Launched 18.6.15 Barclay Curle. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr AA. Acacia-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Depot ship 10.23. Renamed VULCAN II 10.23, ADAMANT II in 1930. Sold 25.6.30 Cashmore.

LILY, hired drifter, Adty No 1875. Built 1900, 61grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.502. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

LILY & MAGGIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2465. Built 1909, 87grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.78. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

LILY JANE, hired drifter, Adty No 1157. Built 1911, 74grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1115. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

LILY MELLING, hired trawler, Adty No 400. Built 1908, 246grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.222. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

LILY OAK, hired drifter, Adty No 2277. Built 1908, 84grt, Buckie-reg BCK.34. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

LILY OF THE VALLEY, hired drifter, Adty No 1430. Built 1903, 60grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.988. In service 4.15-10.15 as net vessel.

LILY REAICH, hired drifter, Adty No 2296. Built 1908, 88grt, Buckie-reg BCK.11. In service 3.15-2.16 as net vessel. Mined 26.2.16 off Durazzo.

LILYBANK, hired drifter, Adty No 2006. Built 1911, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.345. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

LIMELEAF (ex-OLIGARCH), RFA oiler/group freighting tanker, Leaf-class, pendant Y7.158. Launched 1916 Barclay Curle. 7338grt, 450(pp)x58ft. TE 900nhp. Flew red ensign. Damaged 19.4.17, English Channel. Sold 1919, renamed CALIFORNIA (H/L/D/ms/rfa/un)

LIMOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.38 (1.18). Launched 18.10.17 Lobnitz. 2200 tons, 210(pp)x34x12ft. TE 700ihp, 12kts. Arrived 23.8.59 Ward, Briton Ferry (rfa)

LIMEWOLD (ex-DERWENT), hired trawler, Adty No 771. Built 1898, 189grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1125. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

LIMPET (ex-MAUCH CHUNK), mooring vessel, X.18 (1916), X.39 (1.18). Built 1912, 570tons/298grt, 112(pp)x31ft. Purchased 1915, boom defence duty at Cromarty to 1918. Sold 5.22, renamed T.I.C. LIMPET.

LINCAIRN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1904, 3,638grt - lost 27.5.16, North Sea (H/L/Lr/ms/te/un/wi)

LINCOLNIA, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 138grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.118. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LINDSDELL, hired drifter, Adty No 224. Built 1914, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.322. In service 9.14-9.14 as minesweeper. Mined 3.9.14 off the Outer Dowsing.

LINESMAN, hired screw tug. Built 1911, 96grt. Harbour service 13.3.15-6.7.15. 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.

LINGDALE (ex-LADY VITA), hired paddle tug. Built 1882, 174grt. In service 1.4.15-1.2.20. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

LINGFIELD, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 896, T.24 (9.18). Launched 29.4.16 Fleming & Ferguson. 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sold 5.23 Stanlee.

LINKMOOR, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1914, 4,306grt - lost 20.9.15, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

LINKSMAN, decoy or Q-ship – see CEANOTHUS, convoy sloop.

LINN O'DEE, hired trawler, Adty No 513. Built 1915, 227grt, Aberdeen-reg A.338. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as OCEAN BRINE in WW2.

LINNET (ex-HAVOCK), destroyer, L-class, two funnels, H.43 (1914), H.59 (1.18). Launched 16.8.13 Yarrow. c965-994 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914. Sold 4.11.21 Rees, Llanelly.

LINNET (ex-HER MAJESTY), hired trawler. Built 1887, 142grt, Aberdeen-reg A.43. In service 6.15-7.18 as boom defence vessel. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

LINNET, salvage vessel, W.59 (6.18). Built 1880, 426grt. In service 31.10.14-1919, renamed LINTON 8.16.

LINUM (ex-SEVEN), hired drifter, Adty No 1785. Built 1901, 77grt, Peterhead-reg PD.151. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel. LION, battlecruiser, Lion-class, 22 (1914), 79 (1.18), 67 (4.18). Launched 6.8.10 Devonport DY. 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, Battlecruiser Force flagship from 1915. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 31.1.24 Hughes Bolckow, Jarrow.

LISETTE, hired yacht. Built 1873, 116grt. Armament: 3-6pdr. Q-ship 4.6.16-26.6.18, also known as HESTER.

LITTLE EMMA, fishing trawler. Built 1890, 167grt, Grimsby-reg GY.703. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LIVELIHOOD, hired drifter, Adty No 2430. Built 1907, 84grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.549. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

LIVELY, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, D.91 (1914), D.83 (9.15), D.53 (1.18). Launched 14.7.00 Laird. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Scapa Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 1.7.20 Castle, Plymouth.

LIVELY, hired drifter, Adty No 2501. Built 1903, 79grt, Banff-reg BF.262. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed LIVELY II 5.15.

LIVERPOOL, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Bristol-class, 44 (1914), 80 (1.18). Launched 30.10.09 Vickers. 4,800 tons, 453(oa), 430(pp)x47x15ft. Turbine 22000shp, 25kts. Armament: 2-6in, 10-4in, 1-3in AA, 2-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck. 1st LCS Grand Fleet 1914, 2nd LCS 1914-15, Mediterranean 1915-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914. Log Book Availability. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

LIVINGSTONE, hired trawler, Adty No 256. Built 1900, 213grt, Hull-reg H.496. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-12.17 as minesweeper (also escort). Sunk 12.12.17 by German destroyers in the North Sea.

LIVONIA, hired drifter, Adty No 788. Built 1904, 89grt, Buckie-reg BCK.172. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

LIVONIA, hired drifter. Built 1905, 62grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.545. In service 2.16-1919 as chaplain's tender. Renamed GREEN MANTLE 8.18.

LIVONIAN (ex-LUDGATE HILL), Admiralty blockship. Built 1881, 4017grt, 420ft. Owned by Allan Line SS, Glasgow-reg. Purchased 1914 for scuttling in the gap between Admiralty Pier and Southern Breakwater at Dover.  Believed scuttled 20 December 1914 - on west side of entrance. This would be the same day as the loss of blockship MONTROSE (Lr/D/dq).

LIZARD, destroyer, Acheron-class, designated I-class, H.58 (1914), H.60 (1.18). Launched 10.10.11 Cammell Laird. c745-810 tons, c246(oa), 240(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 16000shp, 28kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 1st DF, Grand Fleet 1914-16, then Devonport, Harwich or Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean by 1918 except three fitted as minelayers. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Belgian Coast 1914, Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 4.11.21 Rees, Llanelly.

LIZZIE, hired trawler, Adty No 332. Built 1907, 278grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.156. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1920 as minesweeper.

LIZZIE ANNIE, hired drifter. Built 1908, 87grt, Buckie-reg BCK.19. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service.

LIZZIE BIRRELL, hired drifter, Adty No 2062. Built 1913, 92grt, Buckie-reg BCK.163. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.16-1920 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

LIZZIE BROWN, hired drifter, Adty No 2402. Built 1911, 76grt, Aberdeen-reg A.373. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

LIZZIE FLETT, hired drifter, Adty No 2116. Built 1911, 88grt, Buckie-reg BCK.87. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

LIZZIE HUTT, hired drifter, Adty No 2406. Built 1908, 82grt, Methil-reg ML.122. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

LIZZIE MELLING, hired trawler, Adty No 2511. Built 1904, 207grt, Preston-reg PN.45. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

LLEWELLYN (ex-PICTON), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, H.99 (1914), H.61 (1.18). Launched 30.10.13 Beardmore. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914. Sold 10.3.22 J. Smith.

LLOYD GEORGE, hired drifter, Adty No 2373. Built 1910, 79grt, Peterhead-reg PD.94. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

LLWYNGWAIR, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1913, 1,304grt - lost 26.4.18, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

LLYS HELIG, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 50 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

LOBELIA, 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.74 (1.16), T.54 (1.18). Launched 7.3.16 Simons. 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 3.20 to Newfoundland Govt, retained name. Hulk 1924.

LOBELIA, hired trawler, Adty No 974. Built 1898, 184grt, Milford Haven-reg M.147. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-4.17. Renamed LOBELIA II 12.15. Mined 19.4.17 off Fanad Point, Lough Swilly.

LOCH ARD, hired trawler, Adty No 330. Built 1912, 225grt, Aberdeen-reg A.503. In service 8.14-9.17 as minesweeper. Mined 10.9.17 off Lowestoft.

LOCH ASSATER, hired trawler, Adty No 1198. Built 1910, 210grt, Aberdeen-reg A.321. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

LOCH AWE, hired trawler, Adty No 1341. Built 1909, 216grt, Aberdeen-reg A.274. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

LOCH BROOM, hired trawler, Adty No 326. Built 1907, 197grt, Aberdeen-reg A.141. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

LOCH BUIE, hired trawler, Adty No 3263. Built 1915, 221grt, Aberdeen-reg A.761. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.16-1919 as minesweeper.

LOCH CRAIG, hired drifter, Adty No 2109. Built 1910, 91grt, Banff-reg BF.251. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

LOCH DOON, hired trawler, Adty No 271. Built 1907, 198grt, Aberdeen-reg A.161. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

LOCH ESK, hired trawler, Adty No 340. Built 1908, 215grt, Aberdeen-reg A.241. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1920 as minesweeper.

LOCH EYE, hired trawler, Adty No 2965. Built 1916, 225grt, Aberdeen-reg A.693. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.16-4.17 as minesweeper. Mined 20.4.17 off Dunmore.

LOCH GARRY, hired trawler. Built 1903, 176grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.32. In service 1.16-9.16 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Foundered 14.9.16 off Kirkwall.

LOCH HOURN, hired trawler, Adty No 1173. Built 1912, 209grt, Aberdeen-reg A.502. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

LOCH KILDONAN, hired trawler, Adty No 107. Built 1907, 211grt, Aberdeen-reg A.163. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

LOCH LEE, hired trawler, Adty No 1190. Built 1910, 210grt, Aberdeen-reg A.325. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1919.

LOCH LOMOND, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 145grt, Aberdeen-reg A.857. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LOCH LOYAL, hired trawler, Adty No 276. Built 1907, 196grt, Aberdeen-reg A.132. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

LOCH LYON, hired trawler, Adty No 3298. Built 1916, 225grt, Aberdeen-reg A.649. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 7.16-1919 as minesweeper.

LOCH MAREE, hired trawler, Adty No 1339. Built 1910, 215grt, Aberdeen-reg A.312. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

LOCH MORAR, hired trawler, Adty No 272. Built 1912, 228grt, Aberdeen-reg A.501. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

LOCH NAVER, hired trawler, Adty No 1179. Built 1906, 216grt, Aberdeen-reg A.45. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-5.18. Mined 13.5.18 in Aegean Sea.

LOCH RANNOCH, hired trawler. Built 1901, 178grt, Aberdeen-reg A.475. In service 9.16-1919 as boom defence vessel.

LOCH SHIEL, hired trawler, Adty No 1572. Built 1909, 216grt, Aberdeen-reg A.273. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-9.16. Mined 26.9.16 off Milford Haven.

LOCH SPYNIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2458. Built 1910, 80grt, Inverness-reg INS.173. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

LOCH STROM, fishing trawler. Built 1903, 176grt, Grimsby-reg GY.867. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LOCH TUMMEL, hired trawler, Adty No 1178. Built 1912, 228grt, Aberdeen-reg A.494. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-7.18. Foundered 14.7.18 in the Mediterranean.

LOCH WASDALE, hired trawler, Adty No 3222. Built 1915, 210grt, Aberdeen-reg A.457. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. In service 10.15-1919 as minesweeper.

LOCHIEL, listed as patrol vessel, ex-civilian (Fy.1650). Built 1908, 241grt. Armed with 1-12pdr/1-6pdr. In service from 19.9.17 in British Home waters. Sunk 24.7.18, mined or torpedoed off Whitby.

LOCHINVAR (ex-MALICE, renamed 2.15), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, G.06 (1914), F.42 (1.18), F.52 (1.19). Launched 9.10.15 Beardmore. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916/17. Sold 25.11.21 Hayes. Porthcawl.

LOCHNABO, hired drifter, Adty No 3152. Built 1910, 76grt, Inverness-reg INS.112. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

LOCHWOOD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1900, 2,042grt - lost 2.4.15, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

LOCUST, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, D.29 (1914), D.84 (9.15), D.54 (1.18). H.02 (4.18). Launched 8.12.96 Laird. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Scapa Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 10.6.19 J. Jackson.

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

LOIS, hired trawler, Adty No 961. Built 1910, 310grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.113. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

LOLIST, fishing trawler. Built 1914, 180grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.427. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LOMBARD, hired trawler, Adty No 1611. Built 1909, 272grt, Grimsby-reg GY.478. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 4.15-1920 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Served in WW2.

LONDON, pre-dreadnought battleship, London-class, later minelayer, 70 (1914), 81 (1.18), N.41 (4.18). 1898 or 1900 Estimates, launched 21.9.99 Portsmouth DY. 15,000 tons, 431(oa), 400(pp)x75x27ft. TE 15000ihp, 18kts. Armament: 4-12in, 12-4in, 16-12pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 9in sides, 3in deck. 12in guns. 5th BS, Channel Fleet 8.14, then Grand Fleet at end of year, to Mediterranean 1915. Conversion to minelayer completed 18.5.18 Rosyth DY, 3-6in, 1-4in AA, 240 mines. 1st Mine Squadron, Grangemouth 1917-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Sold 4.6.20 Stanlee, resold Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

LONDON BELLE, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 530. Built 1893, 738grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 18.3.16-9.7.20. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant, hospital carrier, 1.5.19, designated HC.2 5.19.

LONDON COUNTY, hired drifter, Adty No 3246. Built 1909, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.329. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 1.16-1919 as net vessel. Lost 28.10.19 off Beadnell.

LONGBENTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1898, 924grt - lost 27.6.17, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

LONGFORD (ex-MINEHEAD), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.61 (6.19), N.A2 (11.19). Launched 15.3.19 Harkess. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 18.1.23 Col. J. Lithgow.

LONGSET, hired trawler, Adty No 1503. Built 1914, 275grt, Grimsby-reg GY.376. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 15.15-2.17. Mined 6.2.17 off Wells Point.

LONGSWELL, Admiralty steel drifter, building Abela Mitchell. Cancelled, order dated 17.12.18.

LONICERA, hired drifter, Adty No 2354. Built 1911, 78grt, Banff-reg BF.301. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel.

LOOK SHARP, hired drifter, Adty No 2365. Built 1912, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.407. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

LOOKOUT (ex-DRAGON), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, H.24 (1914), H.62 (1.18). Launched 27.4.14 Thornycroft. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915. Sold 24.8.22 Hayes, Porthcawl.

LOON, hired trawler, Adty No 406. Built 1914, 191grt, Hull-reg H.119. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

LOOS, 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. Armament: 1-12pdr. Built for Atlantic coast patrol, commissioned in RCN 1.8.18. BU 1949.

LOP, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4170, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 15.1.20, Courtney. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 6.7.20, renamed GREYNIGHT 1922.

LORAINE, hired drifter, Adty No 2077, Y5.8. Built 1916, 96grt, North Shields-reg SN.287. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.16-1936 as frozen meat carrier. Purchased 1918, sold 1936.

LORD AIREDALE, hired trawler, Adty No 847. Built 1911, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.910. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-11.16. Mined 29.11.16 off Sunk LV.

LORD ALLENDALE, hired trawler, Adty No 1351. Built 1911, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.891. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

LORD ALVERSTONE, hired trawler, Adty No 3047. Built 1917, 247grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1059. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.17-12.17 as minesweeper (also escort). Sunk 12.12.17 by destroyers in the North Sea.

LORD ANTRIM, store carrier, Y8.107. Built 1902, 4269grt. Ex-collier (Y3.748), in service as store carrier 16.10.18-1.2.19.

LORD ASHBY, hired trawler, Adty No 1234. Built 1911, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.909. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

LORD BERESFORD (ex-HS.71), 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 1909, 112grt. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

LORD CECIL, hired trawler, Adty No 2000. Built 1916, 223grt, Grimsby-reg GY.768. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 7.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

LORD CHARLES BERESFORD, hired drifter, Adty No S, 1304. Built 1907, 81grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1046. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as patrol boat, escort vessel.

LORD CLAUD HAMILTON, hired drifter, Adty No H, 1296. Built 1907, 81grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1047. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper

LORD CLIVE (right, Lord Clive-class at Dover, possibly General Crauford or Sir John Moore, Jon Richards), monitor, Lord Clive-class, M.03 (4.15), M.08 (9.15), M.07 (1.18). Name changes: CLIVE, ex-M.6, until 6.15. Launched 10.6.15 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; 4-4in added 1918 in place of 6in; 1-18in added 1918). Armour: 6in deck, 10.5in guns. Based at Dover for most of war. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915/18, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Sold 10.27 McLellan.

LORD CROMER, hired drifter, Adty No C, 1291. Built 1908, 84grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.117. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper.

LORD CURZON, hired drifter, Adty No 3062. Built 1917, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.7. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

LORD DE RAMSEY, hired trawler, Adty No 1144. Built 1911, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.911. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

LORD DENMAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1525. Built 1914, 309grt, Hull-reg H.118. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.15-10.15 as minesweeper. Sunk 22.10.15 in collision in the White Sea.

LORD DERBY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1905, 3,757grt - lost 28.12.17, St George's Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

LORD DUNWICH, hired drifter. Built 1911, 75grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1152. In service 9.15-1920 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

LORD DURHAM, hired trawler, Adty No 460. Built 1911, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.879. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

LORD FISHER, hired drifter, Adty No 2966. Built 1916, 89grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.711. In service 4.17-1919 as patrol boat.

LORD GEORGE (ex-ST. GEORGE), hired trawler, Adty No 688. Built 1905, 229grt, Grimsby-reg GY.83. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as CEDRIC in WW2.

LORD GREY, hired trawler, Adty No 1605. Built 1911, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.904. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-12.17 as minesweeper. Wrecked 2.12.17 on La Barrier Shoal, Cape Gris Nez.

LORD HALDANE, hired drifter, Adty No 1913. Built 1911, 91grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1141. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

LORD HARDINGE, hired trawler, Adty No 2993. Built 1917, 212grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1013. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.17-4.18 as minesweeper. Sunk 9.4.18 in colllsion off Daunt LV.

LORD HENEAGE, hired trawler, Adty No 1140. Built 1909, 324grt, Hull-reg H.27. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

LORD KITCHENER, hired screw tug. Built 1901, 78grt. Harbour service 10.7.15-26.6.16. 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.

LORD KNOLLYS, hired trawler, Adty No 1177. Built 1911, 285grt, Hull-reg H.327. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as hydrophone vessel.

LORD LANSDOWNE, hired trawler, Adty No 3020. Built 1913, 289grt, Hull-reg H.1004. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 2.17-1919 as minesweeper.

LORD LEITRIM, hired drifter, Adty No 2707. Built 1910, 78grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.623. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.15-1919 as net vessel, boom defence vessel. Served as WEST NEUK in WW2.

LORD LISTER, hired trawler, Adty No 1568. Built 1912, 285grt, Hull-reg H.484. Armament: 1-12pdr. 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

LORD LOVAT, hired drifter, Adty No 1561. Built 1913, 79grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.56. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel.

LORD MERSEY, hired trawler, Adty No 1991. Built 1916, 326grt, Hull-reg H.427. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 4.16-1919 as minesweeper.

LORD MILNER, hired drifter, Adty No 738, 2741. Built 1903, 79grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.982. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel, boom defence vessel.

LORD MINTO, hired trawler, Adty No 1516. Built 1914, 295grt, Hull-reg H.105. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper. Log Book Availability.

LORD MORTON, paddle hospital carrier. Built 1883, 185grt. In service from 29.7.16. Renamed HC.7 1919. Believe in commissioned service 1919 in White Sea, flew white ensign. Demolished 24.9.19 in North Russia.

LORD NELSON, pre-dreadnought battleship, Lord Nelson-class, 04 (1914), 82 (1.18, cancelled 4.18). Launched 4.9.06 Palmer. 16,500 tons, 443(oa), 410(pp)x79x27ft. TE 16750ihp, 18.5kts. Armament: 4-12in, 10-9.2in, 24-12pdr, 5-18in tt. Armour: 12in sides, 3in deck, 12in guns. 5th BS for year in Channel and Grand Fleet, then Mediterranean until 1919. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 4.6.20 Stanlee, resold Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

LORD NORTHCLIFFE, hired trawler, Adty No 3260. Built 1916, 228grt, Grimsby-reg GY.759. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.16-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Served in WW2.

LORD ORMONDE, believed Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1899, 3,914grt - damaged 20.3.18, Eastern Mediterranean (H/L/un)

LORD PERCY, hired trawler, Adty No 1609. Built 1911, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.898. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-1920 as minesweeper.

LORD RAGLAN (1915) – see RAGLAN, monitor, Abercrombie-class.

LORD READING, hired trawler, Adty No 1994. Built 1916, 326grt, Hull-reg H.429. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 4.16-1919 as minesweeper.

LORD RIDLEY, hired trawler, Adty No 850. Built 1911, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.900. In service 2.15-5.17 as minesweeper. Mined 10.5.17 off Whitby.

LORD ROBERTS, hired trawler, Adty No 545. Built 1907, 293grt, Hull-reg H.955. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3pdr. In service 11.14-10.16. Mined 26.10.16 off the Shipwash.

LORD ROBERTS, fishing vessel. Built 1900, 72grt, Lowestoft-reg LT. 149. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LORD ROBERTS II, hired drifter, Adty No 1434. Built 1900, 72grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.149. In service 5.15-3.17 as net vessel.

LORD ROTHSCHILD, fishing trawler. Built 1906, 174grt, Grimsby-reg GY.718. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LORD SALISBURY, hired trawler, Adty No 1212. Built 1911, 285grt, Hull-reg H.323. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.15-5.17 as minesweeper. Mined 4.5.17 off Eros Island, Salonika.

LORD SELBORNE, hired trawler, Adty No 1652. Built 1917, 247grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1058. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 10.17-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel.

LORD SELBORNE, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 167grt, Grimsby-reg GY.392. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LORD SHREWSBURY, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 168grt, Grimsby-reg GY.395. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LORD STANHOPE, hired trawler, Adty No 2961. Built 1916, 212grt, Grimsby-reg GY.931. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served as SANSONNET in WW2.

LORD STEWART, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1905, 1,445grt - lost 16.9.18, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

LORD STRADBROKE, hired drifter, Adty No 1057. Built 1910, 79grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.686. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as OUR KATE in WW2.

LORD WENLOCK, hired drifter, Adty No 1871. Built 1911, 91grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1143. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

LORD WIMBORNE, hired trawler, Adty No 703. Built 1911, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.916. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

LORD ZETLAND, hired drifter, Adty No 3238. Built 1914, 89grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.777. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.15-1919 as net vessel.

LORD WOLMER, hired trawler, Adty No 1235. Built 1911, 215grt, Grimsby-reg GY.917. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

LORDSHIP (ex- LORD FISHER), hired trawler, Adty No 1519. Built 1915, 351grt, Hull-reg H.264. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

LORENZO, hired trawler, Adty No 603. Built 1906, 173grt, Hull-reg H.865. In service 9.14-12.14 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Wrecked 17.12.14 ln Hoy Sound.

LORIMER, decoy or Q-ship - see HYANTHES, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1349) conversion.

LORNA (ex-BERYL), hired yacht, Pendant No 024. Built 1904, 427grt/484TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service 30.9.14-2.2.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served in WW2.

LORNA DOONE, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 575. Built 1891, 410grt. In service for miscellaneous service 8.8.14-16.10.14, minesweeper with 1-6pdr AA, 13.12.15-30.12.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Served in WW2.

LORNE, decoy or Q-ship - see AUK, hired trawler.

LORNE, decoy or Q-ship - see also COOT, hired trawler.

LORNE, Admiralty blockship. Built 1873, 1186grt, 241ft. Owned by T Wilson & Sons, Hull-reg. Purchased 1914-15. Scuttled 1915, Scapa Flow (D - for use at Portland) - No.4 Barrier, in middle of Water Sound, between South Ronaldshay & Burray islands (wi - in 58.50.30N, 02.54.04W). Wreck dispersed with explosives but much of it still dries out at low tide (Lr/D/wi).

LOROONE, hired trawler, Adty No 1588. Built 1913, 214grt, Grimsby-reg GY.830. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as CALVERTON in WW2.

LOSSIE (ex-HALLER), store carrier, Y8.39. Built 1896, 379grt. In service as BDV store carrier 1.12.14-12.4.17. Reported lost c5.9.17, still listed 1920.

LOTHBURY, miscellaneous Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary, decoy or Q-ship.

LOTHIAN, decoy or Q-ship (true identity not known), possible trawler conversion. In service 8.8.17-11.11.18.

LOTHIAN, fishing trawler. Built 1904, 131grt, Granton-reg GN.5. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LOTOS, hired trawler, Adty No 471. Built 1914, 216grt, Aberdeen-reg A.112. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

LOTTIE, hired drifter. Built 1904, 71grt, Wick-reg WK.15. In service 1.16-1920 on misc. service.

LOTTIE LEASK, hired drifter, Adty No 1072. Built 1907, 94grt, North Shields-reg SN.184. In service 1.15-12.15 as net vessel. Sunk 18.12.15 by U-boat gunfire off Saseno Island.

LOTUSMERE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1908, 3,911grt - lost 2.10.16, Barents Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un)

LOUIS (ex-TALISMAN), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, H.07 (1914). Launched 30.12.13 Fairfield. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-15, Mediterranean from 1915. Wrecked 31.10.15 Suvla Bay. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Dardanelles 1915.

LOUIS BOTHA, hired trawler, Adty No 3289. Built 1916, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.396. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

LOUISE, hired trawler, Adty No 144, 965. Built 1907, 270grt, Swansea-reg SA.50. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1920 as minesweeper.

LOUVAIN (ex-DRESDEN), armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion, M.07 (on coming into service), MI.14 (1.18). Built 1897, 1830grt, 17kts. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 31.10.14. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Sunk 20.1.18 by UC.22 in Eastern Mediterranean.

LOVEDALE, hired drifter, Adty No 2469. Built 1914, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.654. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

LOW TIDE, Admiralty steel drifter. Delivered 3.12.19, Brooke. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 25.1.20, renamed SEAWARD 1922. Served as LOYAL FRIEND in WW2.

LOWDALE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1893, 2660grt - lost 20.4.17, Atlantic W of Gibraltar (H/L/Lr/ge/te/un)

LOWESTOFT, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Birmingham-class, 17 (1914), 83 (1.18), (no pendant. from 4.18). Launched 23.4.13 Chatham DY. 5,440 tons, 457(oa), 430(pp)x50x16ft. Turbine 25000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 9-6in, 1-3in AA, 2-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 2in deck. 1st LCS 1914-15, 2nd LCS 1915-16, Mediterranean 1916-18. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 8.1.31 Ward, Milford Haven.

LOWTYNE (ex-SLINGSBY), decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1512) conversion. Built 1892, 3231grt. In service 7.6.18, armament not listed. Sunk 10.6.18 by submarine 3 ½ miles ESE of Whitby.

LOYAL (ex-ORLANDO), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, H.80 (1914), H.63 (1.18). Launched 10.11.13 Denny. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Sold 24.11.21 Hayes, Porthcawl.

LOYAL FRIEND, hired drifter, Adty No 1811. Built 1913, 85grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.64. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel.

LOYAL PRINCE, hired trawler, Adty No 51. Built 1913, 208grt, North Shields-reg SN.244. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919.

LOYAL STAR, hired drifter, Adty No A, 1289. Built 1913, 95grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.111. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper.

LUCANIA II, hired drifter, Adty No 2398. Built 1910, 78grt, Buckie-reg BCK.59. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

LUCANO (ex-ARIADNE), Admiralty blockship. Built 1884, 709grt, 180ft. Purchased for Malta.

LUCENT, store carrier, Y8.64. Built 1879, 1409grt. in service as store carrier 15.2.16-16.3.16, collier (Y3.1103) from 17.3.16. Sunk as Admiralty chartered collier, 12.2.17 by U-boat off the Lizard (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

LUCERNE, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 198grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1202. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LUCIA (ex-German SPREEWALD), sea-going depot ship, wartime mercantile conversion, P.2A (1.18). Launched 21.11.07 Furness. 5805 tons, 367(oa),351(pp)x45x18 ft. TE 2750ihp, 12.5kts. Captured 9.14, completed as depot ship 8.16. Armament:2-3pdr AA. Served with 10th S/M Flotilla, Tees 1916-18. Sold 4.9.48, renamed SINAI.

LUCIDA, hired trawler, Adty No 925. Built 1914, 251grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.20. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

LUCIENNE JEANNE, fishing trawler. Built 1907, 223grt, Ostend-reg O.153. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LUCIFER (ex-ROCKET), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, H.22 (1914), H.64 (1.18). Launched 29.12.13 Palmer. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 22500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Belgian Coast 1916. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

LUCISTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1910, 2,948grt - lost 29.11.16, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

LUCKNOW, hired trawler, Adty No 649. Built 1903, 171grt, Hull-reg H.739. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 10.14-5.17 as minesweeper. Mined 18.5.17 off Portsmouth.

LUCRATIVE, hired drifter. Built 1914, 87grt, Inverness-reg INS.66. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel. Served as EASTER ROSE in WW2.

LUCY, dockyard tug, Edith-type. Launched 18.10.02 Mordey Carney. 140 tons, 86(oa), 78(pp)x16x7ft. 200ihp. Served in Devonport, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 6.37 at Malta.

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

LUCY MACKAY (ex-BRUCES), hired drifter, Adty No 2853. Built 1907, 94grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.172. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

LUDGATE (ex-PRESIDENT LUDWIG), hired screw tug. Built 1892, 165grt. In service 2.9.17. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign. Stranded 15.2.18 in Wigtown Bay.

LUDHAM CASTLE, hired drifter, Adty No 1506. Built 1904, 66grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.843. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

LUDLOW, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 897. Launched 1.5.16 Goole SB. 810 tons, 245(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Mined 29.12.16 off the Shipwash.

LUFRA, hired drifter. Built 1907, 84grt, Banff-reg BF.905. In service 1.16-1919 on misc. service.

LUIGI F., decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 2 (ex-ROSINA FERRARA, ex-EMMA M, ex-MONGIBELLO, ex-LUIGI F.), brigantine conversion.

LULL, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3919. Delivered 9.4.18, Lewis. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 1921, same name, renamed EUNELMA 1924.

LULLINGTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1903, 2816grt - lost 8.2.17, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

LUMINA, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1915, 5,950grt - lost 6.11.15, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

LUNAN BAY (ex-MAGGIE WALKER), hired trawler. Built 1888, 126grt, Aberdeen-reg A.259. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

LUNAR BOW, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3920. Launched 15.6.18, Lewis. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1945, same name.

LUNDY, hired trawler, Adty No 1791. Built 1908, 188grt, Hull-reg H.993. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-8.15. Sunk 16.8.15 in collision at Suvla Bay.

LUNE, hired trawler. Built 1900, 197grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1143. In service 1.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

LUNEDA, hired trawler, Adty No 926. Built 1912, 288grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.230. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

LUNKA, armed boarding steamer, mercantile conversion. Built 1905, 2193grt, 16kts. Armament: 3-4.7in. In service 20.7.15-22.1.19. Many ABS worked with cruiser squadrons, and carried out examination duties at sea. Log Book Availability.

LUPIN, 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.65 (1.16), T.55 (1.18). Launched 31.5.16 Simons. 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 22.3.46, foundered and raised, BU 1947 Pounds, Portchester.

LUPINA, hired drifter, Adty No 2451. Built 1908, 88grt, Peterhead-reg PD.519. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

LURCHER, destroyer, I-class "special boat", H.01 (1914), H.65 (1.18). Launched 1.6.12 Yarrow. 765 tons, 262(oa), (255pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 20000shp, 32kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. Harwich S/M Flotillas 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914. Sold 9.6.22 Cashmore.

LUSITANIA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion. Built 1907, 30396grt, 25kts. Armament: not listed. In service 10.8.14, released later in 1914 because of heavy fuel consumption, returned to mercantile service. Sunk 7.5.15 by U.20 off Old Head of Kinsale, Ireland.

LUSTRE GEM, hired drifter, Adty No 2564. Built 1907, 82grt, Banff-reg BF.526. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

LUSTRE GEM, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.164, 4307. Built 1905, 51 net reg tons, Wick-reg WK.114. In service 12.14-1919. Renamed LUSTRE GEM II 9.17.

LUSTRING, hired drifter, Adty No 2003. Built 1910, 71grt, Banff-reg BF.195. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-10.18 as net vessel. Sunk 3.10.18 in collision off Hollier Holm.

LUTTERWORTH, store carrier, Y8.24. Built 1891, 994grt. In service 12.10.14-22.10.15.

LYCHNIS, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Aubretia-type, ordered 12.16, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.56 (1.18). Launched 21.8.17 Hamilton. 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 names KIDNER, WILANGIL. To RIM 9.21, renamed CORNWALLIS 9.21. Sold 1946

LYDD (ex-LYDNEY 8.18), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T./0 (1.19), T.44 (11.19). Launched 4.12.18 Fairfield. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 13.3.47 Dohmen & Habets.

LYDFORD (ex-UNION), hired screw tug. Built 1880, 40grt. In service 10.18-4.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

LYDIA, decoy or Q-ship - see DUNCOMBE, store carrier.

LYDIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 162. Built 1908, 244grt, Milford Haven-reg M.232. In service 8.14-9.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Mined 18.9.15 off S. Foreland.

LYDIARD (ex-WAVERLEY), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, H.08 (1914), H.66 (1.18). Launched 26.2.14 Fairfield. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-15, Mediterranean 1915-16, Harwich 1916-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Dardanelles 1915/16, Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 5.11.21 Granton S. Bkg Co.

LYDIE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1899, 2,599grt - lost 9.2.18, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

LYNFIELD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1905, 3,023grt - lost 8.1.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/Mn/hb/te/un)

LYNMOUTH, hired trawler, Adty No 964. Built 1892, 140grt, Bristol-reg BL.5. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 1.15-1919.

LYNN (ex-LYNX), screw minesweeper, mercantile conversion, M.39 (1914), T.13 (9.15), T.57 (1.18). Built 1889, 609grt. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 27.10.14-5.3.20. Mediterranean from 1915.

LYNX (was to be named KOODOO 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class, H.71 (1914). Launched 20.3.13 Harland & Woiff, Govan. c935-957 tons, 267(oa), 260(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 24500shp, 30kts. Armament: 3-4in, 2-21in tt. All class formed 4th DF, Grand Fleet from 1914. Mined 9.8.15 in Moray Firth.

LYNX, hired trawler, Adty No 31. Built 1906, 250grt, Grimsby-reg GY.133. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed LYNX 2.15.

LYNX, hired screw tug. Built 1905, 79grt. In service 2.8.14-16.1.20. 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.

LYON - see LYONS

LYONS (ex-LYON), salvage vessel. Built 1885, 537grt. In service 5.8.14-17.4.16 and 7.12.17-20.5.19, renamed LA NINA 1917. Also served as decoy or Q ship.

LYRA, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.60 (1914), H.67 (1.18). Launched 4.10.10 Thornycroft. 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.

LYRE BIRD (ex-TWENTY-THREE), hired drifter, Adty No 2149. Built 1902, 80grt, Buckie-reg BCK.174. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel.

LYRIC, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 126grt, Grimsby-reg GY.434. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

LYSANDER (ex-ULYSSES), destroyer, L-class, three funnels, H.93 (1914), H.68 (1.18). Launched 18.8.13 Swan Hunter. c965-1010 tons, 269(oa), 260(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 24500shp, 29kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich 1914-17, then Devonport or Portsmouth. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Belgian Coast 1915/16. Sold 9.6.22 Cashmore.

LYSANDER (ex-KARSIVINA), hired trawler, Adty No 2660. Built 1898, 173grt, Grimsby-reg GY.473. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-11.18. Renamed LYSANDER III 6.15.

LYSANDER, hired trawler, Adty No 255. Built 1903, 264grt, Hull-reg H.800. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed LYSANDER Il 2.15.

LYSISTRATA (ex-YAROSLAVA), hired yacht, Pendant No 092, also Fy.092 later assigned to yacht JOSEPHINE. Built 1900, 1942grt/2089TM. Armament: 2-4 in. Seized 14.8.18. Returned to Russia 28.8.18.

LYTTON, small hired yacht, in RIM service.






 

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 MARAZION, Aberdare-class minesweeper (Photo Ships)

 

M-designated Monitors, M.1-M.37. Note: "Gunboats" HUMBER, MERSEY, SEVERN, Erebus-class monitors EREBUS, TERROR, and ex-coast defence ships GLATTON and GORGON do not appear to have received M numbers.

M.1, monitor – see ABERCROMBIE, monitor, Abercrombie-class.

M.2, monitor – see HAVELOCK, monitor, Abercrombie-class.

M.3, monitor – see RAGLAN, monitor, Abercrombie-class.

M.4, monitor – see ROBERTS, monitor, Abercrombie-class.

M.5, monitor – see SIR JOHN MOORE, monitor, Lord Clive-class.

M.6, monitor – see LORD CLIVE, monitor, Lord Clive-class.

M.7, monitor – see GENERAL CRAUFURD, monitor, Lord Clive-class.

M.8, monitor – see EARL OF PETERBOROUGH, monitor, Lord Clive-class.

M.9, monitor – see GENERAL WOLFE, monitor, Lord Clive-class.

M.10, monitor – see PRINCE RUPERT, monitor, Lord Clive-class.

M.11, monitor – see PRINCE EUGENE, monitor, Lord Clive-class.

M.12, monitor – see SIR THOMAS PICTON, monitor, Lord Clive-class.

M.13, monitor – see MARSHAL NEY, monitor, Marshal Ney-class.

M.14, monitor – see MARSHAL SOULT, monitor, Marshal Ney-class.

M.15, monitor, M-class, M.15-type. Launched 28.4.15 Gray. 540 tons, 170(pp)x3lx6ft. TE 800ihp, 12kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. Served in Mediterranean 1915-18. Sunk 11.11.17 by UC.38 off Gaza. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16.

M.16, monitor, M-class, M.15-type. Launched 3.5.15 Gray. 540 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. TE 800ihp, 12kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. Served in Mediterranean 1915-18. Battle Honour Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 29.1.20, renamed TIGA.

M 17, monitor, M-class, M.15-type. Launched 12.5.15 Gray. 540 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. TE 800ihp, 12kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. Battle Honour Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 12.5.20, renamed TOEDJOE.

M.18, monitor, M-class, M.15-type. Launched 15.5.15 Gray. 540 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. TE 800ihp, 12kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. Served in Mediterranean 1915-18. Battle Honour Dardanelles 1915. Sold 29.1.20, renamed ANAM.

M.19, monitor, M-class, M.15-type. Launched 4.5.15 Raylton Dixon. 540 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. Bolinders oil engines 640bhp, 12kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. Served in Mediterranean 1915-18. Battle Honour Dardanelles 1915. Sold 12.5.20, renamed DELAPAN.

M.20, monitor, M-class, M.15-type. Launched 11.5.15 Raylton Dixon. 540 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. Bolinders oil engines 640bhp, 12kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr (1-7.5in, 2-3in later). Served in Mediterranean 1915-18. Sold 29.1.20, renamed LIMA.

M.21, monitor, M-class, M.15-type. Launched 27. 5.15 Raylton Dixon. 540 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. TE 650ihp, 12kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. Served in Mediterranean 1915-18, then Dover Patrol. Mined 20.10.18 off Ostend. Battle Honours Dardanelles 1915, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918.

M.22, monitor, M-class, M.15-type. Launched 10.6.15 Raylton Dixon. 540 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. TE 650ihp, 12kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. Served in Mediterranean 1915-18. Minelayer 1919, renamed MEDEA 12.25 training ship 1.37. Sold 12.38 Cashmore, stranded 22.1.39 off coast of Cornwall.

M.23, monitor, M-class, M.15-type. Launched 17.6.15 Raylton Dixon. 540 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. Bolinders oil engines 640bhp, 12kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr (1-7.5in, 2-3in later). Served in Mediterranean 1915-17, then Dover Patrol. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1917/18. Log Book Availability. To RNVR 12.22, renamed CLAVERHOUSE 12.22. Arrived 21.4.59 S Bkg Industries, Charlestown to BU.

M.24, monitor, M-class, M.15-type. Launched 9.8.15 Raylton Dixon. 540 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. Bolinders oil engines 640bhp, 12kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr (1-7.5in, 2-3in later). Based at Dover 1915-18, then North Russia. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1917, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Log Book Availability. Sold 29.1.20, renamed SATOE.

M.25, monitor, M-class, M.15-type. Launched 24.7.15 Raylton Dixon. 540 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. Bolinders oil engines 640bhp, 12kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr (1-7.5in, 2-3in later). Based at Dover 1915-18, then North Russia. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1915/18. Log Book Availability. Scuttled 16.9.19 in Dvina River.

M.26, monitor, M-class, M.15-type. Launched 24.8.15 Raylton Dixon. 540 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. Bolinders oil engines 640bhp, 12kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr (1-7.5in, 2-3in later). Based at Dover 1915-18. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1917/18, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Sold 29.1.20, renamed DOEWA.

M.27, monitor, M-class, M.15-type. Launched 8.9.15 Raylton Dixon. 540 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. Bolinders oil engines 640bhp,12kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr (1-6in, 2-3in later; finally 3-4in, 2-3 in). Based at Dover 1915-18, then White Sea Squadron, North Russia. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1917/18. Scuttled 16.9.19 in Dvina River.

M.28, monitor, M-class, M.15-type. Launched 28.6.15 Raylton Dixon. 570 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. Bolinders oil engines 640bhp, 12kts. Armament: 1-9.2in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. Served in Mediterranean 1915-18. Sunk 20.1.18 by BRESLAU and GOEBEN off Imbros.

M.29, monitor, M-class, M.29-type, ordered 15.3.15. Launched 22.5.15 Harland & Wolff. 535 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. Bolinders oil engines 640bhp, 12kts. Armament: 2-6in from Queen Elizabeth-class battleships, 1-6pdr. Served in Mediterranean 1915-18. Battle Honour Dardanelles 1915/16. Log Book Availability. Minelayer 1919, renamed MEDUSA 12.25, depot ship 9.41, renamed TALBOT 9.41, MEDWAY II 1943, MEDUSA 9.44. Sold 9.9.46, BU 1947 at Dover.

M.30, monitor, M-class, M.29-typ, ordered 15.3.15. Launched 23.6.15 Harland & Wolff. 535 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. Bolinders oil engines 640bhp, 12kts. Armament: 2-6in from Queen Elizabeth-class battleships, 1-6pdr. Served in Mediterranean from 1915. Sunk 13.5.16 by shore batteries, Gulf of Smyrna.

M.31, monitor, M-class, M.29-type, ordered 15.3.15. Launched 24.6.15 Harland & Wolff. 535 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. Bolinders oil engines 640bhp, 12kts. Armament: 2-6in from Queen Elizabeth-class battleships, 1-6pdr. Served in Mediterranean 1915-18. Battle Honour Dardanelles 1915/16. Log Book Availability. Minelayer 1919, renamed MELPOMENE 12.25, MENELAUS 1941. BU 1948 Rees, Llanelly.

M.32, monitor, M-class, M.29-type, ordered 15.3.15 from Harland & Wolff. Subcontracted to Workman Clark, launched 22.5.15. 535 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. Bolinders oil engines 640bhp, 12kts. Armament: 2-6in from Queen Elizabeth-class battleships, 1-6pdr. Served in Mediterranean 1915-18. Battle Honour Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 29.1.20, renamed AMPAT.

M.33, monitor, M-class, M.29-type, ordered 15.3.15 from Harland & Wolff. Subcontracted to Workman Clark, launched 22.5.15. 535 tons, 170(pp)x31x6ft. Bolinders oil engines 640bhp, 12kts. Armament: 2-6in from Queen Elizabeth-class battleships, 1-6pdr. Served in Mediterranean 1915-18. Battle Honour Dardanelles 1915. Log Book Availability. Minelayer 1919, renamed MINERVA 12.25, hulk 6.43 (C.23), still in service (1972).

M.34, monitor, improved Marshal Ney-class, ordered 5.15, building by Harland & Wolff. Armed with 4-15in guns, steam driven, 10kts. Cancelled 6.15.

M.35, monitor, improved Marshal Ney-class, ordered 5.15, building by Harland & Wolff. Armed with 4-15in guns, steam driven, 10kts. Cancelled 6.15.

M.36, monitor, improved Marshal Ney-class, ordered 5.15, building by Swan Hunter. Armed with 4-15in guns, steam driven, 10kts. Cancelled 6.15.

M.37, monitor, improved Marshal Ney-class, ordered 5.15, building by Hamilton. Armed with 4-15in guns, steam driven, 10kts. Cancelled 6.15.

 

M.26, monitor (Photo Ships)

 


 

M-class submarines, M.1-M.4, 1800/1950 tons, 296(oa), 290(pp)x24x16ft. Diesel/electric 2400/1600hp, 15.5/9.5kts. Armament: 1-12 in (ex-pre-dreadnought gun, loaded on surface, could be fired at periscope depth), 1-3in AA, 4-18in tt.

M.1 (ex-K.18), submarine monitor. Launched 9.7.17 Vickers. Served in Mediterranean 1918. Sunk 12.11.25 in collision off Start Point.

M.2 (ex-K.19, renamed 25.6.18), submarine monitor. Launched 19.10.18 Vickers. Seaplane carrier 4.28 with 1-3in, 4tt. Sunk 26.1.32 off Portland.

M.3 (ex-K.20, renamed 25.6.18), submarine monitor. 303ft(oa), 4-21in tt. Launched 19.10.18 Armstrong. Minelayer in 1927 with 4mg, 4-21in tt, mines Sold 2.32 Cashmore.

M.4 (ex-K.21, renamed 25.6.18), submarine monitor. Launched 20.7.19 Armstrong. Completion cancelled. Sold 30.11.21 Armstrong.

 


M.1, submarine
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M.105, decoy or Q-ship - see KEMES, fishing smack (Milford Haven-registered M.105) conversion.

M.135, decoy or Q-ship - see STRUMBLE, fishing smack (Milford Haven-registered M.135) conversion.

M. THOMSON, hired drifter. Built 1908, 87grt, Buckie-reg BCK.10. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

M. A. DODDS, hired trawler. Built 1892, 150grt, North Shields-reg SN.152. In service 6.15-8.18 as boom defence vessel.

M. H. BUCHAN, hired drifter, Adty No 3109. Built 1917, 101grt, Peterhead-reg PD.325. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.17-1919 as hydrophone tender. Renamed BUCK 6.18. Served in WW2.

M. J. HEDLEY, store carrier, decoy or Q-ship, Y8.89. Built 1891, 449grt. In commissioned service as Q ship, also STORE CARRIER 89 from 27.6.18. Capsized and sank 4.10.18 while coaling in Barry Docks.

M. MORAN (ex-HS.42), tug. One of some 50 War Department tugs and steam lighters transferred to Admiralty towards end of war for HM Dockyard service and given a name. Built 1912, 315grt. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

MA FREEN, hired drifter, Adty No 749. Built 1913, 92grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.927. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

MABEL VERA, hired drifter. Built 1912, 98grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1185. In service 9.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

MACAW, hired trawler, Adty No 145. Built 1909, 187grt, Milford Haven-reg M.18. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

MACBETH, hired trawler, Adty No 169. Built 1906, 311grt, Hull-reg H.869. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

MACCLESFIELD, store carrier, Y8.55. Built 1914, 1018grt. In service 12.6.15-25.7.16.

MACDUFF, hired trawler, Adty No 2577. Built 1906, 179grt, Hull-reg H.894. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed MACDUFF II 9.17.

MACEDONIA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.59 (on coming into service), MI.76 (1.18, cancelled 6.18), (no pendant. No. was assigned 4.18). Built 1904, 10512grt, 18kts. Armament: 8-4.7in (later 8-6in.). In service 2.8.14- 17.11.18. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Falkland Islands 8 Dec 1914. Log Book Availability.

MACFARLANE, hired trawler, Adty No 1220. Built 1908, 284grt, Hull-reg H.997. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

MACKAY (ex-CLAVERHOUSE, renamed 31.12.18), destroyer leader, Scott-class, ordered 4.17, F.A6 (6.19). Launched 21.12.18 Cammell Laird. 1800 tons, 332(oa), 320(pp)x32x12ft. Turbine 40000shp, 36kts. Armament: 5-4.7in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Sold 18.2.47, BU Metal Ind, Charlestown 6.49.

MACKAYS, hired drifter, Adty No 2801. Built 1908, 83grt, Methil-reg ML.125. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

MACKENZIE, hired trawler, Adty No 336. Built 1911, 335grt, Hull-reg H.349. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

MACKEREL SKY, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3928, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 24.4.19, Noble. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. To Fishery Board for Scotland 21.10.20, renamed DRAINIE 1921. Served as DRAINIE in WW2.

MACLEAY, hired trawler, Adty No 3327. Built 1913, 317grt, Hull-reg H.1022. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 2.17-1919.

MADGETTE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 16. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MADIS, hired drifter, Adty No 1845. Built 1909, 79grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.577. In service 8.15-4.17 as net vessel.

MADRAS, Admiralty trawler, Indian-built, Castle-type. Launched 1919, Burn & Co, Calcutta. Teak planking on steel frames, 265grt/588 tons deep, 125(pp)x33x12ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Probably only vessel of type commissioned as unarmed minesweeper. Renamed TANJORE 1.42. Lost by stranding 6.42.

MADRYN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1916, 2,244grt - lost 16.9.18, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

MAELSTROM, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 4171, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 11.3.20, Courtney. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 16.6.20, same name. Served as FAIR HAVEN in WW2.

MAENAD, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14, H.A7 (1914), G.25 (1.17), G.27 (1.18), G.A8 (9.18). Launched 10.8.15 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 22.9.21 Cohen, BU in Germany.

MAFEKING, hired trawler, Adty No 637. Built 1903, 181grt, Hull-reg H.716. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

MAFEKING, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.169, 4308. Built 1900, 50grt, Banff-reg BF.430. In service 12.14-1919. Renamed SMUTS 5.18.

MAGA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 121 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MAGDA, Admiralty blockship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1888, 2351grt, 290ft. Purchased 1914-15 for Portland, not used as blockship. Became BDV gate vessel 23.10.14. 1-12pdr. Sold 29.7.19 Compania Naviera Bidasoa.

MAGDALEN, hired drifter, Adty No 2862. Built 1907, 94grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.217. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

MAGGIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2162. Built 1907, 96grt, Banff-reg BF.424. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

MAGGIE, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3008. Built 1904, 56grt, Banff-reg BF.1252. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1918. Renamed MAGGIE II 6.17.

MAGGIE BRUCE, hired drifter, Adty No 2437. Built 1911, 76grt, Buckie-reg BCK.94. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

MAGGIE COWE, hired drifter, Adty No 2758. Built 1914, 91grt, Berwick-reg BK.334. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Served as RACHEL FLETT in WW2.

MAGGIE GAULT, hired drifter. Built 1910, 91grt, Inverness-reg INS.126. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.17-1919 as examination vessel. Served in WW2.

MAGGIE JESSIE, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3009. Built 1903, 50grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.397. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1919.

MAGGIES, hired drifter, Adty No 2129. Built 1907, 85grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.138. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

MAGIC (ex-MARIGOLD, renamed 5.15), destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14. G.C0 (1914), G.01 (1.17), G.0A (4.18). Launched 10.9.15 White. 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 22.9.21 Cohen, BU in Germany.

MAGIC, naval hospital ship, YA.14 (assigned c 11.14). Built 1893, Harland & Wolff. 2147grt, 311x38ft. Hired, in service 16.11.14-6.5.19, flew red ensign. Renamed MAGIC II 1916, renamed CLASSIC 6.18

MAGNET, fleet tug, 7 (1.18). Launched 1883 Stevens, Birkenhead. 430 tons, 136(pp)x22x10ft. TE 520ihp, 12kts. Was KNIGHT OF THE CROSS. purchased 22.4.85. Armament: 4-3pdr. Tender to VICTORY, flew white ensign. Sold 1.5.20, renamed SAN ANTONIO.

MAGNET, hired drifter. Built 1903, 60grt, Banff-reg BF.1122. In service 1.16-1920 on mining duties.

MAGNET III, hired drifter, Adty No 797. Built 1908, 92grt, Buckie-reg BCK.40. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as boom defence vessel repairs vessel.

MAGNETA, hired trawler, Adty No 1970. Built 1915, 322grt, Hull-reg H.354. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.15-1919 as minesweeper.

MAGNIFICENT, pre-dreadnought battleship, Majestic-class, D.13 (1914), P.83 (9.15), P.3A (1.19). Launched 19.12.94 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, became depot ship or unarmed transport. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Inverkeithing.

MAGNIFICENT, hired drifter. Built 1903, 68grt, Inverness-reg INS.538. In service 8.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

MAGNIFICENT III, hired drifter. Built 1909, 93grt, Inverness-reg INS.23. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

MAGNOLIA, 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.67 (2.15), T.26 (9.15), T.58 (1.18). Launched 26.6.15 Scotts. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr AA. Acacia-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. Log Book Availability. Sold 2.7.32 Metal Ind, Charlestown.

MAGNOLIA, hired trawler, Adty No 1741. Built 1897, 213grt, Grimsby-reg GY.226. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-2pdr. In service 1.15-1919. Renamed MAGNOLIA Il 7.15.

MAGNOLIA, hired trawler, Adty No 790. Built 1898, 184grt, Milford Haven-reg M.146. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed MAGNOLIA III 18.15.

MAGPIE, hired trawler, Adty No 680. Built 1904, 278grt, Hull-reg H.802. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed MAGPIE II 8.15.

MAGPIE, boom defence vessel, ex-composite gunboat, Redbreast-class. Launched 15.3.89 Pembroke DY, 805 tons. Served in Solent, on boom defence 8.14. Depot ship 10.15. Sold 29.12.21.

MAGPIE (also C.63, borne with name from about 1920), small berthing tug. 40 tons. Purchased 1902, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 1923.

MAGPIE III, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 156grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1010. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

MAHANADI, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1892, 1194grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

MAHRATTA (1918) – see EMPEROR OF INDIA II (ex-PRINCESS ROYAL), patrol paddle vessel.

MAIA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 6. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MAID OF GUERNSEY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 91. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MAID OF HONOUR, hired yacht, Pendant No 067. Built 1907, 419grt/487TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 12.4.15-10.2.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as SYLVANA in WW2.

MAID OF THULE, hired drifter, Adty No 166. Built 1917, 97grt, Lerwick-reg LK.882. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.17-1919 as minesweeper.

MAID O'MORAY, hired drifter. Built 1911, 84grt, Inverness-reg INS.224. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

MAIDSTONE, sea-going depot ship, Navy order, P.39 (1914), P.4A (1.18). Launched 29.4.12 Scotts. 3600 tons, 355(oa), 320(pp)x45x16 ft. TE2800ihp, 14kts. Submarine depot ship at Harwich 1914-18. Sold 31.8.29.

MAINE (1) (ex-SWANSEA), naval hospital ship. Built 1887. Presented to Admiralty 29.6.01. Stranded, sold 6.7.14.

MAINE (2), naval hospital ship – see MEDIATOR

MAIRI, hired yacht, submarine depot, later tug, Pendant No 099. Built 1911, 59grt/65TM. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service from 19.8.14, later purchased, tug from 3.18. Sold 8.8.19.

MAJESTIC, pre-dreadnought battleship, Majestic-class, D.04 (1914). Launched 31.1.95 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, Sunk 27.5.15 by U.21 off Cape Helles. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915.

MAJESTIC, fishing trawler. Built 1894, 159grt, Grimsby-reg GY.682. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

MAJESTIC, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1687. Built 1902, 53grt, Peterhead-reg PD.273. In service 4.17-1919. Renamed MAJESTIC III 9.17.

MAJESTIC, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1669. Built 1910, 56grt, Methil-reg ML.206. In service 4.17-1919. Renamed MAJESTIC IV 9.17.

MAJESTIC II, patrol paddle vessel, mercantile conversion, Adty No. 0107. Built 1901, 408grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 23.5.16, Served in Mediterranean, based at Alexandria. Foundered 28.7.16 near Oran.

MAJESTY, hired drifter, Adty No D, 1292. Built 1908, 84grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.66. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919 as patrol boat, minesweeper. Served in WW2.

MAJOR, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 25. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MALASPINA, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1913, 392grt. Armed with 1-6pdr. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

MALAYA, dreadnought battleship, Queen Elizabeth-class, 3A (1914), 84 (1.18), 06 (4.18). Launched 18.3.15 Armstrong. 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 20.2.48, BU Metal Ind, Faslane.

MALCOLM, destroyer leader, Scott-class, ordered 4.17, D.19 (11.19). Launched 29.5.19 Cammell Laird. 1800 tons, 332(oa), 320(pp)x32x12ft. Turbine 40000shp, 36kts. Armament: 5-4.7in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Sold 25.7.45, BU Ward, Barrow.

MALLAIG, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4362, T.5/ (12.18), T.N9 (11.19). Launched 10.10.18 Fleming & Ferguson. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 25.11.27 Hughes Bolckow.

MALLARD, destroyer, two-funnelled 30-knotter, designated D-class, D.26 (1914), D.42 (9.15), D.55 (1.18). Launched 19.11.96 Thornycroft. c340 tons, 210(pp)x191x7ft. TE 5800ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 10.2.20 South Alloa S. Bkg Co.

MALLINA, decoy or Q-ship - see DJERISSA, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.231) conversion.

MALLORY, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.42, patrol boat.

MALLOW, 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.68 (2.15), T.27 (9.15), T.59 (1.18). Launched 13.7.15 Barclay Curle. 1200 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1800ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-3pdr AA. Acacia-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, and in Mediterranean. To RAN 7.19. Dismantled 7.32, sunk 1.8.35 as target off Sydney.

MALTA (ex-WEELSBY), hired trawler, Adty No 700. Built 1897, 138grt, Grimsby-reg GY.325. In service 11.14-9.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel, also decoy trap with submarine C.33. Mined 1.9.15 off the North Shipwash Buoy.

MALTA, iron dockyard paddle tug, Aetna-type. Launched 21.1.71 Laird. 530 tons, 128(pp)x25x10ft. 850ihp. Served in Portsmouth and Rosyth, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 1.21, renamed BENSHIE.

MALTBY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1906, 3,977grt - lost 26.2.18, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

MALVERN, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T.16 (4.19), T.58 (11.19). Launched 19.2.19 Fleming & Ferguson. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 26.6.28 Alloa, Charlestown.

MAMELUKE, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.11 (9.15), G.27 (1.17), G.26 (1.18), G.02 (9.18). Launched 14.8.15 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 22.9.21 Cohen, BU in Germany.

MANA, decoy or Q-ship - see GOBLIN (ex-MANA), motor schooner conversion.

MANAGEM (ex-HILDEGARDE), hired yacht. Built 1904, 206grt/205TM. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 15.1.17-1.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

MANATEE, listed as patrol vessel, ex-Nigerian Government motor launch. Armed with 1-3pdr/1-MG. In service from 9.14 in West Africa.

MANCO, squadron supply ship, Y9.25. Built 1908, 2984grt. In commissioned service 10.12.14-10.15, flew white ensign, A/P depot from 4.15.

MANDA, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 150grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.178. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

MANDATE, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14, H.A8 (1914), G.02 (1.17), H.9A (1.18). Launched 27.4.15 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 Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 22.9.21 Cohen, BU in Germany.

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

MANICA, kite balloon ship, mercantile conversion, Y4.17 (fleet messenger pendant. no). Built 1900, 4120grt. Hired as kite balloon ship 11.3.15-19.8.17, purchased 1915. In Mediterranean 1915, home waters 1915-16. Renamed HUNTBALL 1917, later red ensign collier Y3.313 until 6.18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915. Log Book Availability.

MANILA, hired screw tug. Built 1895, 180grt. In service 13.5.17-29.7.17. Most hired screw tugs over 70grt used as expeditionary force tugs during part of the war; most of vessels released from naval service 1917-18 carried out similar duties. Nearly all were chartered as naval tugs and flew red ensign.

MANIPUR, dummy battlecruiser No. 12 INDOMITABLE, later repair ship, mercantile conversion. Built 1906, 7654grt. Dummy battlecruiser conversion ordered late 11.14, hired 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. Believed based at Loch Ewe on patrol in North Atlantic to c10.15. Paid off in UK by 10.15, purchased by Admiralty 1915. Repair ship SANDHURST.

MANLY, destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme, H.0A (1914), H.69 (1.18), D.20 (9.18). Launched 12.10.14 Yarrow. 883 tons, 270(oa), 260(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 23000, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class served Harwich 1914-17, five loaned to Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean 1917-18, then Grand Fleet or Dover Force. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916/18, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sold 26.10.21 Barking S. Bkg Co.

MANNERS, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14, H.A9 (1914), G.03 (1.17), H.CI (9.18). Launched 15.6.15 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 Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 26.10.21 Barking S. Bkg Co.

MANNOFIELD, fishing trawler. Built 1905, 206grt, Aberdeen-reg A.526. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

MANON, decoy or Q-ship - see IANTHE, auxiliary 3-mast schooner conversion.

MANOR, hired trawler, Adty No 299. Built 1913, 314grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.174. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

MANORBIER CASTLE, hired trawler. Built 1898, 153grt, Aberdeen-reg A.439. In service 6.15-1920 as boom defence accomodation.

MANSFIELD, destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme, H.1A (1914), H.70 (1.18), D.37 (9.18). Launched 3.12.14 Hawthorn Leslie. 1055 tons, 271(oa), 265(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 27000, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class served Harwich 1914-17, five loaned to Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean 1917-18, then Grand Fleet or Dover Force. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916/18, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sold 26.10.21 Barking S. Bkg Co.

MANSFIELD, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 165grt, Grimsby-reg GY.460. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

MANSURA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 41 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MANSURI, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1894, 3,227grt - lost 17.11.16, North Sea (H/L/Lr/dk)

MANTIS, river gunboat, Insect-class, ordered 2.15 as "China Gunboat" for service on Danube. Served elsewhere, P.0A (1.16), P.5A (1.18). Launched 14.9.15 Sunderland SB. 645 tons, 237(oa), 230(pp)x36x4ft. TE 2000ihp,14kts, twin screws in tunnels. Armament: 2-6in, 2-12pdr. Mesopotamia 1916-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1916/17. Log Book Availability. Sold 20.1.40 in China.

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

MANTUA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.51 (on coming into service), MI.77 (1.18), MI.40 (4.18). Built 1908, 10,885grt, 18kts, owned by P&O Line. Armament: 8-4.7in, 2-6pdr. Crew (7.15): 44 officers & 320 crew (bi). In service 5.8.14-26.12.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

MANX ADMIRAL, hired trawler. Built 1912, 219grt, Grimsby-reg GY.665. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as boom defence vessel.

MANX HERO (ex-BERIAN), hired trawler, Adty No 339. Built 1910, 221grt, Grimsby-reg GY.585. In service 8.14-3.15 as minesweeper. Mined 10.3.15 in the Kephez rninefield, Dardanelles.

MANX HERO, hired trawler, Adty No 3291. Built 1916, 235grt, Grimsby-reg GY.883. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served as ROTTERDAM in WW2.

MANX KING, hired trawler, Adty No 3274. Built 1916, 235grt, Grimsby-reg GY.881. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.16-1919 as minesweeper.

MANX PRINCE, hired trawler, Adty No 311. Built 1910, 220grt, Grimsby-reg GY.542. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

MANX QUEEN, hired trawler, Adty No 1529. Built 1915, 234grt, Grimsby-reg GY.491. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-3.16 as minesweeper. Wrecked 1.3.16 on Filey Brig.

MANXMAN, aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion, N.70 (1.18). Launched 15.6.04 Vickers. 2048grt, 341(oa), 334(pp)x43ft. Turbine, 21kts. Converted at Chatham DY, commissioned 17.4.16-24.12.19. Armament: 2-4in, 1-6pdr AA, 8 aircraft. In commission 17.4.16-24.12.19. Rosyth 1916-17, then Mediterranean. Returned 12.2.20. Served as CADUCEUS in WW2.

MANZANITA, hired drifter, Adty No 1038. Built 1911, 93grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1113. In service 1.15-9.16 as net vessel. Wrecked 6.9.16 in the Adriatic.

MAORI, destroyer, Tribal class, 2nd group, 4-funnelled, designated F-class, H.16 (1914). Launched 24.5.09 Denny. c970-1090 tons, c280(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 15500shp, 34kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-18in tt. 6th DF, Dover until loss. Mined 7.5.15 off Belgian coast. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/15.

MAPLELEAF, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler, 8,039grt - attacked 21.10.17, Atlantic (H/D)

MARA SMITH, hired drifter, Adty No 2553, 2251. Built 1908, 88grt, Buckie-reg BCK.22. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1920 as net vessel. Renamed DREEL CASTLE 2.18.

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

MARAZION, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, N.3A (6.19), N.4A (11.19). Launched 15.4.19 Fleming & Ferguson. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Log Book Availability. Sold 3.33 at Hong Kong.

MARCELLA (ex-MARCHESA), hired yacht, armed boarding steamer, Pendant No MI.25(1.16). Built 1887, 127grt/160TM. In service from 6.7.15. Sunk 24.3.16 in collision off the Downs.

MARIE DELLE VITTORIE (ms – MARIA ….), cargo steamship, Admiralty blockship. Built 1882, 2,926grt. Ex-Clan liner CLAN GRAHAM, owned by T Astarita. One of two Admiralty blockships (the other VINCENZO FLORIO) scuttled at "W" -Tekke Burnu beach, S tip of Gallipoli peninsula by 29 December 1915 as breakwaters for final evacuation (not included in Dittmar; Rn/ms).

MARCHIONESS OF BREADALBANE, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 558. Built 1890, 246grt. Armament: not listed. In service 20.4.17-30.5.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant, troop carrier from 21.1.19.

MARCHIONESS OF FIFE, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 936. Built 1890, 246grt. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 27.10.15, purchased by Admiralty 23.10.17. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant, troop carrier 24.1.19, hospital carrier 10.4.19, designated HC.6 5.19. Sold 16.1.23 Ward, Inverkeithing.

MARCHIONESS OF LORNE, patrol paddle vessel, later minesweeper, mercantile conversion, Adty No. 0110. Built 1891, 295grt. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 19.6.16-1920, paddle minesweeper 20.4.19. Served in Mediterranean, based at Alexandria.

MARCHWOOD, dockyard tug, Edith-type. Launched 23.11.00 Dundee SB. 140 tons, 86(oa), 78(pp)x16x7ft. 200ihp. Served in Portsmouth, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 1948.

MARCONI, hired trawler, Adty No 3304. Built 1916, 322grt, Hull-reg H.488. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

MARCONI, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3011. Built 1904, 61grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.993. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.17-1919 as hydrophone vessel. Renamed MARCONI II 6.17.

MARCONI, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.168. Built 1903, 50grt, Wick-reg WK.201. In service 12.14-1920. Renamed MARCONI III 9.17.

MARE, hired drifter, Adty No 2200. Built 1911, 92grt, Montrose-reg ME.156. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

MARESFIELD, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.777) conversion. Built 1910, 4176grt. In service 8.3.17-15.5.18, armament not listed, other names CHISWELL, SEQUAX.

MARGAM ABBEY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1907, 4,471grt - lost 10.4.16, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un)

MARGARET, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1914, 756grt. Armed with 2-6pdr. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

MARGARET & ANNIE, decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 4 (ex-VERA), brigantine conversion.

MARGARET DUNCAN, hired trawler, Adty No 593. Built 1913, 224grt, Liverpool-reg LL.123. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919. Served as LUDA LORD in WW2.

MARGARET HAM, hired rescue tug, W.52 (1.18). Built 1913, 113grt. In service 7.9.15-29.5.19, BDV before 1917.

MARGARET MURRAY, decoy or Q-ship, auxiliary schooner conversion. Built 1885, 184grt. In service 30.4.18-18.10.19, armed with 1-4in, 3-12pdr, other name SARAH JONES.

MARGARET WETHERLY, hired trawler. Built 1911, 211grt, Aberdeen-reg A.344. In service 6.15-1920 as boom defence accommodation.

MARGARETHA, decoy or Q-ship (true identity not known). In service 19.8.18-11.11.18.

MARGATE, hired trawler, Adty No 818. Built 1897, 161grt, Grimsby-reg GY.218. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-4.17. Sunk 24.4.17 by U-boat off Severn Point.

MARGIT, decoy or Q-ship - see THORNHILL, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.260) conversion. (Note: believed separate vessel from Margit following)

MARGIT, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1903, 2,490grt - lost 4.4.17, Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

MARGOT, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 44. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MARGUERITE, 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.51 (1.16), T.60 (1.18). Launched 23.11.15 Dunlop Bremner. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. To RAN 1919. Dismantled 9.32, sunk 1.8.35 as target.

MARGUERITE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 94. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MARGUERITE, decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 1 (ex-EMILIA C, ex-MARGUERITE), auxiliary barkentine conversion.

MARGUERITE, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 151grt, Aberdeen-reg A.594. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

MARIE, hired drifter, Adty No 1876. Built 1905, 60grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.717. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel, examination vessel.

MARIE LOUISE, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 140grt, Ostend-reg O.97. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

MARIE SUZANNE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1898, 3,106grt - lost 19.8.18, Aegean Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un) MARIE THERESE, decoy or Q-ship - see MARY B. MITCHELL, 3-mast schooner conversion.

MARIGOLD (ex-IVY), 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.45 (2.15), T.19 (9.15), T.61 (1.18). Launched 27.5.15 Bow McLachlan. 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 26.1.20 C. W. Kellock, renamed PRINCIPE DE PIAMONTE.

MARINER, hired drifter, Adty No 2426. Built 1907, 88grt, Inverness-reg INS.259. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

MARINER, boom defence vessel, ex-composite screw sloop, Mariner-class. Launched 23.6.84 Devonport DY, 970 tons. Served in Devonport, on boom defence 8.14. Salvage vessel 1917; sold 2.29 Hughes Bolckow.

MARION, hired trawler, Adty No 20. Built 1891, 128grt, Dundee-reg DE.14. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-2.18 as minesweeper. Mined 23.2.18 off Malta.

MARION II, fishing trawler. Built 1906, 255grt, London-reg LO.235. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

MARISTO, hired trawler, Adty No 1978. Built 1914, 287grt, Milford Haven-reg M.14. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.15-1919 as minesweeper.

MARITANA, hired drifter, Adty No 2275. Built 1907, 97grt, Banff-reg BF.715. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

MARJORAM, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.51 (1.18). Launched 26.12.17 Greenock & Grangemouth. 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. To be renamed PRESIDENT 1921, but wrecked 1.21 at Flintstone Head on passage to Haulbowline to fit out.

MARKSMAN (c1913), destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme. One of three boats cancelled and replaced by two Marksman-class leaders.

MARKSMAN, destroyer leader, Marksman-class, 1914-15 programme, H.96 (1914), G.35 (1917), F.85 (1.18), G.23 (4.18), F.66 (9.18). Launched 28.4.15 Hawthorn Leslie. c1604-1608 tons, 325(oa), 315(pp)x32x12ft. Turbine 36000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 2-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Grand Fleet 1915-17, Dover 1917-18, then Grand Fleet again. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

MARKSMAN, hired screw tug. Built 1914, 78grt. Harbour service 24.11.15-8.5.20, renamed BOATMAN 4.18 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.

MARLBOROUGH, dreadnought battleship, Iron Duke-class, 79 (1914), 85 (1.18), 66 (4.18). Launched 24.10.12 Devonport DY. 25,000 tons, 623(oa), 580(pp)x89x29ft. Turbine 29000shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-13.5in, 12-6in, 2-3in AA, 4-21in tt. Armour: 12in sides, 2.5in deck, 11in guns. 1st BS Grand Fleet 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 27.6.32 Metal Ind, Rosyth.

MARLBOROUGH, dummy battleship No.7 – see MOUNT ROYAL, mercantile conversion.

MARLBOROUGH, hired trawler. Built 1907, 213grt, Grimsby-reg GY.306. In service 12.14-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

MARLOES, hired trawler, Adty No 15. Built 1911, 220grt, Milford Haven-reg M.76. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

MARLOW, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4355, T.42 (12.18), T.77 (11.19). Launched 7.8.18 Harkess. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 21.4.28 Alloa, Charlestown.

MARLTON (RCN), hired screw tug. Built 1914, 64grt. In service 8.18-1.20, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

MARMION (also C.112, borne with name from about 1920), small berthing tug. 100 tons. Purchased 3.00, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 22.7.20.

MARMION, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14, H.C2 (1914), G.04 (1.17). Launched 28.5.15 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 21.10.17 in collision with TIRADE off Lerwick.

MARMION II, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 586. Built 1906, 403grt. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 15.5.15-27.5.20. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915. Served in WW2.

MARMORA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.58 (on coming into service), MI.78 (1.18), MI.41 (4.18). Built 1903, 10509grt, 18kts. Armament: 8-4.7in. In service 3.8.14. 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 23.7.18 by UB.64 S of Ireland.

MARNE, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14, H.A6 (1914), G.05 (1.17), H.A0 (1.18). Launched 29.5.15 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 29.9.21 Cohen, BU In Germany.

MARNE, hired trawler, Adty No 1365. Built 1915, 257grt, Hull-reg H.231. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed MARNE II 1.16.

MARS, pre-dreadnought battleship, Majestic-class, D.42 (1914), P.01 (9.15), P.6A (1.19). Launched 3.3.96 Laird. 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, became depot ship or unarmed transport. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry.

MARS, harbour service, training ship, Dundee (ex-screw 2nd rate ship-of-the-line), built 1848, 3842 tons. Sold 10.6.29.

MARSA (ex-MARS), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 438. Built 1902, 317grt. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 22.9.16. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sunk 18.11.17 in collision at entrance to Harwich harbour.

MARSDEN, hired paddle tug. Built 1906, 131grt. In service from 24.6.15. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign. Wrecked 31.10.15.

MARSDEN, hired rescue tug, W.53 (1.18). Built 1917, 195grt. In service 1.10.17-11.11.19.

MARSHAL NEY, monitor, Marshal Ney-class, M.12 (4.15), M.08 (1.18). Laid down as M.13, launched 17.6.15 Palmer. 6670 tons, 336(oa), 340(pp)x90x10ft. Diesel 1500bhp, 6.5kts. Armament: 2-15in, 2-12pdr (15in removed 1916, replaced by 1-9.2in, 4-6in; 6-6in, 2-3in AA 1917). Armour: 4in deck, 13in guns. Based at Dover 1915-18. Rearmed as a guardship. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915. Base ship 6.22, renamed VIVID 6.22, DRAKE 1.34, ALAUNIA II 1947. Arrived 6.10.57 Ward, Milford Haven.

MARSHAL SOULT, monitor, Marshal Ney-class, M.13 (4.15), M.09(1.18). Laid down as M.14, launched 24.8.15 Palmer. 6670 tons, 336(oa), 340(pp)x90x10ft. Diesel 1500bhp, 6.5kts. Armament: 2-15in, 2-12pdr. Armour: 4in deck, 13in guns (2-6in added 1916, replaced by 8-4in 1918). Based at Dover 1915-18, often towed into action by EREBUS or TERROR. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915/18, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Base ship 1940. Sold 10.7.46, BU at Troon.

MARSHFORT (ex-HUAYNA, ex-HILDEBRAND), decoy or Q-ship, cargo ship conversion. Built 1893, 1988grt. In service 22.4.17-13.5.19, armed with 2-4in, 2-12pdr, other names HILLCOLLOW, HUAYNA, SENLEY.

MARSTONMOOR, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1906, 2,744grt - lost 14.4.18, Atlantic off N Scotland (H/L/Lr/te/un)

MARTHE, fishing trawler. Built 1913, 234grt, Ostend-reg O.43. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served as CRAIG ISLAND in WW2.

MARTIAL, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14, H.C3 (1914), G.06 (1.17), F.77 (1.18). Launched 1.7.15 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry.

MARTIN, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.65 (1914), H.71 (1.18). Launched 15.12.10 Thornycroft. 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 21.8.20 at Malta.

MARTIN, hired trawler, Adty No 414. Built 1897, 242grt, Hull-reg H.187. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-11.16 as minesweeper. Renamed MARTIN Il 2.15.

MARTINETA, hired trawler. Built 1909, 279grt, Grimsby-reg GY.505. In service 10.16-1920 as boom defence vessel.

MARTON, hired trawler, Adty No 1590. Built 1905, 232grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.38. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

MARVEL, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.20 (9.15), G.28 (1.17), G.A3 (9.18). Launched 7.10.15 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, Hayle.

MARVELLOUS, hired drifter, Adty No 2565. Built 1908, 82grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.474. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

MARY, hired trawler, Adty No 361. Built 1906, 256grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.84. In service 8.14-11.14 as minesweeper. Mined 5.11.14 off Yarmouth.

MARY & AGNES, lighter/barge. Built 1877, 104grt. Served as BDV maintenance lighter, 12.9.17-16.10.20.

MARY B. MITCHELL, decoy or Q-ship, 3-mast schooner conversion. Built 1892, 227grt. In service 25.4.16-24.3.19, armed with 1-4in, 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr, other names AMARIS, ARIUS, BRINE, CANCALAIS, EIDER, JEANETTE, MARIE THERESE, MARY Y JOSE, MITCHELL, NEPTUN, Q.9.

MARY ADELINE, hired drifter, Adty No 1005. Built 1910, 73grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.650. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

MARY BOWIE, hired drifter, Adty No 1783. Built 1911, 79grt, Buckie-reg BCK.86. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

MARY COWIE, hired drifter, Adty No 1806. Built 1908, 83grt, Londonderry-reg LY.48. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

MARY DUNCAN, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1672. Built 1900, 45grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.1. In service 5.17-1919.

MARY HENDERSON, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.187. Built 1913, 13 net reg tons. In service 4.15-1916.

MARY MALTMAN, hired drifter, Adty No 2757. Built 1908, 79grt, Berwick-reg BK.269. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

MARY REID, hired drifter, Adty No 2304. Built 1908, 77grt, Buckie-reg BCK.36. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

MARY ROSE, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14, H.C4 (1914), G.29 (1.17). Launched 8.10.15 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 17.10.17 by BREMSE & BRUMMER in North Sea. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916, Scandinavian convoys 17 Oct 1917.

MARY ROSE II, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 98. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MARY ROSE III, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 202, 4328 (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)

MARY ROSE III, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.202, 4328. Built 1914, 16 net reg tons. In service 12.15-1920.

MARY SLATER, hired drifter, Adty No 2856. Built 1911, 79grt, Inverness-reg INS.243. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

MARY STEPHEN, hired drifter, Adty No 1390. Built 1906, 89grt, Peterhead-reg PD.116. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

MARY SWANSTON, hired drifter. Built 1916, 109grt, Berwick-reg BK.357. In service 3.16-1919 as meat carrier. Served as DEWY EVE in WW2.

MARY TAVY, tug. Launched 1918 Philip. 162 tons gross. 93(pp)x23ft. Compound. Believe flew blue ensign. Sold 1947, renamed DANNY.

MARY WETHERLY, hired trawler, Adty No 1345. Built 1907, 221grt, Aberdeen-reg A.159. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

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

MARY'S, hired drifter, Adty No 2467. Built 1907, 82grt, Buckie-reg BCK.198. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

MARYLAND, hired drifter. Built 1902, 61grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.506. In service 1.15-1920 as stores & water carrier.

MARYNTHEA, hired yacht, Pendant No 017. Built 1911, 854grt/900TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 4.2.15-8.2.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as CONQUEROR in WW2.

MASCOT, decoy or Q-ship - see ENERGIC, fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.1195) conversion.

MASCOT, hired drifter, Adty No 2429. Built 1902, 66grt, Banff-reg BF.994. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel. Renamed MALAPERT 9.18.

MASHONA, hired motor drifter. Banff-reg BF.1139. In service 9.18-1918.

MASHONA, armed launch, ex-launch-tug. Armed with 1-3pdr. In service from 11.14. One of five vessels (GARMSIR, LEWIS PELLY, MASHONA, MINER, SIRDAR-I-NAPHTI) commissioned in Persian Gulf area by 4 officers and 41 men of battleship OCEAN. Tug from 1.1.15.

MASSOUDIEH, listed as patrol vessel, Mesopotamian river stern-wheeler. To support military operations, armed 6.15. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1915.

MASTER, decoy or Q-ship - see QUICKLY, hired drifter.

MASTERPIECE, hired drifter, Adty No 756. Built 1907, 82grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.407. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

MASTIFF, destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme, H.3A (1914), H.72 (1.18), D.66 (9.18). Launched 5.9.14 Thornycroft. c985-1070 tons, 271(oa), 265(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 26500, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class served Harwich 1914-15, Mastiff to 11th S/M Flotilla 1915-17, all class to Mediterranean 1917-18, then Grand Fleet or Dover Force. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Belgian Coast 1916/18, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry.

MASTIFF, gunboat, Ant-class, harbour service tender since c1905, ex-"flatiron" gunboat, commissioned in 1914 for service off Belgian coast. Launched 4.4.71 Armstrong. 254 tons, 89(oa), 85(pp)x26x6ft. Horizontal engines 260ihp, 8kts. Armament (1914): 2-4.7in, 1-12pdr. Renamed SNAPPER 1914. Reverted to harbour service by 1916. Sold 28.11.31 S Bkg Ltd, Thames.

MASTON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1912, 3,881grt - lost 13.8.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

MASTWING, hired trawler, Adty No 684. Built 1908, 199grt, Hull-reg H.981. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

MATCHLESS, destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme, H.4A (1914), H.73 (1.18), D.47 (9.18). Launched 5.10.14 Swan Hunter. 1010 tons, 272(oa), 265(pp)x26x8ft. Turbine 25000, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class served Harwich 1914-17, five loaned to Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean 1917-18, then Grand Fleet or Dover Force. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916/18, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Sold 26.10.21 Barking S. Bkg Co.

MATTHEW BERRYMAN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4412, building Cook, W & G. Cancelled after 11.18. Completed for commercial service, renamed RIGHTO. Served as RIGHTO in WW2.

MATTHEW CASSADY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 4457. Launched 18.12.18, Ailsa, Troon. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed INVERDON.

MATTHEW CROOKE, Admiralty trawler, non-standard Strath-class, Adty No 3655. Launched 2.10.17, Hall. Units ranged from 194-237grt, 115-122x22ft. Approx. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, renamed FORTROSE. Served in WW2.

MATTHEW FLYNN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3745. Delivered 23.2.18, Hepple. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921 renamed AMIRAL MAR QUER. Served as COMMILES in WW2.

MATTHEW HARTLEY, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4202. Delivered 6.5.19, Rennle Forrestt. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed WYBERTON.

MAUD, small hired yacht, in RIM service.

MAUD EVELYN, hired drifter, Adty No 1837. Built 1910, 73grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.540. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.15-1920 as net vessel.

MAUN, hired trawler, Adty No 122. Built 1906, 271grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.81. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

MAUNA LOA, hired screw tug. Built 1907, 44grt. In service 11.17-2.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

MAURETANIA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, MI.57 (4.18). Built 1907, 31938grt, 25kts. Armament: not listed. In service 17.8.14-1914, released because of heavy fuel consumption, taken up again 1.18-1919.

MAUVEEN, hired drifter, Adty No 4397. Built 1918, 95grt, North Shields-reg SN.360. In service 10.18-1919.

MAVIS (ex-NYROCA), decoy or Q-ship, cargo ship conversion. Built 1903, 1295grt. In service 31.1.17-27.7.18, armed with 1-4in, 2-12pdr, other name NYROCA, Q.26.

MAVIS, hired yacht, ferry, later tug, Pendant No Y4.67. Built 1903, 218grt/260TM. In service 9.7.17-26.5.19, ferry at Scapa Flow, tug from 1918.

MAVISBROOK, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1912, 3,152grt - lost 17.5.18, Western Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

MAX PEMBERTON, hired trawler, Adty No 3049. Built 1917, 334grt, Hull-reg H.563. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.17-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone experiments.

MAXIMUS (ex-ULLESWATER), hired trawler, Adty No 997. Built 1898, 236grt, Grimsby-reg GY.973. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.14-1919.

MAY BABY (ex-BOLINDERS), hired yacht. Built 1911, 65grt. In service 11.14-1915.

MAY QUEEN, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.171. Built 1903, 41 net reg tons, Banff-reg BF.432. In service 12.14-1916.

MAYBERRY (ex-SIX), hired drifter. Built 1901, 77grt, Wick-reg WK.79. In service 1.16-1920 as hospital vessel.

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

MAYFLY, coastal destroyer (1906) – see TB.11, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class.

MAYFLY, 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.

MAYFLOWER, decoy or Q-ship - see WALTER S BAILEY, hired trawler

MAYFLOWER, hired drifter, Adty No 2570. Built 1907, 97grt, Inverness-reg INS.75. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as net vessel.

MAYMIE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 80. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MAYO (RIM), patrol boat or minesweeper, ex-steamer. Built 1896, 1125grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

MAYUMBA, BDV, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1890, 2516grt. Purchased, became oil fuel depot at Killingholme.

MAZURKA, tunnel minesweeper, Dance-class, ordered as "tunnel tugs" (screw in tunnel) by War Department for Mesopotamia, transferred 10.17, 1242 (pendant. no). Launched 13.10.17 Murdoch & Murray. 290 tons, 130(pp)x26x4ft. Compound 450ihp, 9.5kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Based at Dunkirk 1918, clearing mines off Flanders coast. Sold 1.5.20 Crichton Thompson & Co.

MB.1-MB. 211, Motor Boats, ex-civilian pleasure craft, ranged from 3 to 65 tons, capable of high speed in calm weather, but poor sea-keeping qualities, carried out local and harbour patrol duties, armed with rifles and other small arms, crewed by RNVR personnel with yachting experience. Joined Motor Boat Reserve (formed in January 1914) between 8.14 and late 1915 when Elco-built Motor Launches started to be delivered. Original armed patrol units included four motor boats. Incorporated into Yacht Patrol organisation 1.10.15, but only a few were left in service after mid-1916. Original Admiralty MB series were used for craft carried by large warships.

The following MB numbers were sometimes used a number of times, and might be allocated to ex-civilian motor boats (MB.1-MB.211), motor fishing drifters (MB.119-MB.202), and coastal motor boats (CMB's – MB.781 to 1691). Although the following list should only include ex-civilian motor boats, there are a number of cases where a motor boat is also listed as a motor drifter. See the motor boat names for possibly more information.

(MB. No. not listed) - see ANZAC

(MB. No. not listed) - see FIONGHALL

(MB. No. not listed) - see LUCY M.

(MB. No. not listed) - see MENZIES II

(MB. No. not listed) - see NOVICE

MB.1 - see MAYFAIR

MB.2 - see BRAEMAR

MB.3 - see HILARY

MB.4 - see PLATYPUS

MB.5 - see GABRIELLE

MB.6 - see MAIA

MB.7 - see DRANOEL

MB.8 - see MYNONIE

MB.9 - see SALEE ROVER

MB.10 - see WHAT NEXT

MB.11 - see MINNEHAHA

MB.12 - see PUP

MB.13 - see NEVA

MB.14 - see HATASOO

MB.15 (first use of No.) - see GENESTA

MB.15 (second use of No.) - see ESPOIR

MB.16 - see MADGETTE

MB.17 - see NOAH

MB.18 - see YTENE

MB.19 - see JEAN

MB.20 - see LAXFORD

MB.21 (first use of No. Second use as motor boat or motor drifter not listed) - see DRAGONFLY

MB.22 - see OSPREY

MB.23 - see FLORA

MB.24 - see OOMALA

MB.25 - see MAJOR

MB.26 - see SPLASH

MB.27 - see DAPHNE

MB.28 - see KESTREL

MB.29 (first use of No.) - see ROSMAR

MB.29 (second use of No.) - see FOREST FLY

MB.30 - see WHITE SLAVE

MB.31 - see DAWN

MB.32 - see TALAWA

MB.33 - see WEENIE

MB.34 - see NORD EST

MB.35 - see MINOU

MB.36 - see MY LADY MOLLY

MB.37 (first use of No.) - see BABY

MB.37 (second use of No.) - see PENGUIN

MB.38 - see SHAMROCK

MB.39 - see CLARA

MB.40 - see SHEARWATER

MB.41 (first use of No.) - see MANSURA

MB.41 (second or third use of No.) - see RED LICHTIE

MB.41 (second or third use of No.) - see ULEX

MB.42 - see KIWI

MB.43 - see MOLLY

MB.44 - see MARGOT

MB.45 - see KONATSU

MB.46 - see SENORA

MB.47 - see SEA GULL

MB.48 - see BALGAL

MB.49 (first use of No.) - see MORWENNA

MB.49 (third use, possibly second, of No.) - see RAZORBILL

MB.50 (first use of No.) - see LLYS HELIG

MB.50 (second use of No.) - see DAUNTLESS

MB.51 - see TERRIER

MB.52 - see EUN MARA

MB.53 - see CATRIONA

MB.54 - see ORCHID

MB.55 (first use of No.) - see ARABIAN

MB.55 (second use of No.) - see DOLORES

MB.56 - see AMAZON

MB.57 - see RUBY

MB.58 - see OMBAH

MB.59 - see CERISE

MB.60 - see PAPAKURA

MB.61 - see KAMI NO MICHI

MB.62 - see LADY LEL

MB.63 - see NYATA

MB.64 - see CURLEW

MB.65 (first use of No.) - see BURRASTOW

MB.65 (second use of No.) - see PEARL II

MB.66 - see KIA ORA

MB.67 - see DORA

MB.68 - see ARMIDA

MB.69 - see TARA

MB.70 - see AUK

MB.71 - see VANDORA

MB.72 - see KOROOMA

MB.73 - see MORNA

MB.74 - see TORTOISE

MB.75 - see OLIVE

MB.76 - see YEHONALA

MB.77 - see VERA III

MB.78 - see FEDERATION

MB.79 - see OTTAWA

MB.80 - see MAYMIE

MB.81 - see ISLANDER

MB.82 - see COLONSAY

MB.83 - see RAMONA

MB.84 - see DUNIRA

MB.85 - see APTERA

MB.86 - see CLIO

MB.87 - see VALERIE

MB.88 - see TYROL

MB.89 - see DOREEN

MB.90 - see SEABIRD

MB.91 - see MAID OF GUERNSEY

MB.92 - see PLEIONE

MB.93 (first use of No.) - see LADY DORA

MB.93 (second use of No.) - see ELIDA

MB.94 - see MARGUERITE

MB.95 - see LALLA II

MB.96 - see JANA

MB.97 - see SPROUT

MB.98 - see MARY ROSE II

MB.99 - see MOLLA

MB.100 - see OLIVIA

MB.101 (first use of No.) - see DEGANWY

MB.101 (second use of No.) - see SUNBEAM

MB.102 - see EMERALD

MB.103 - see YVONNE

MB.104 (first use of No.) - see INANDA

MB.104 (second use of No.) - see ST. BENEDICT

MB.105 - see ALLEGRO

MB.106 - see GRIFFIN

MB.107 - see RESOLUTE

MB.108 - see PUFFIN II

MB.109 - see IRIS

MB.110 (first use of No.) - see FRANCIS

MB.110 (second use of No.) - see TARBES

MB.112 - see ANACAPA

MB.113 - see DOROTHY MAY

MB.114 - see BABY V

MB.115 - see GRETA II

MB.116 - see EVADNE

MB.117 - see ST. JOLES

MB.118 (also listed as motor drifter with same name) - see PERLONA

MB.119 (first use of No.) - see ANGUS

MB.119 (second use of No., also listed as motor drifter with same name) - see SPRING FLOWER

MB.120 (first use of No.) - see NAIDIA

MB.120 (second use of No.) - see NINA D'ASTY

MB.121 (first use of No.) - see ELEKTRA

MB.121 (second use of No.) - see MAGA

MB.122 (first use of No.) - see IMP

MB.122 (second use of No.) - see SWEETHEART

MB.123 (first use of No.) - see IRENE

MB.123 (second use of No.) - see TRIDENT

MB.124 (first use of No.) - see IDA

MB.124 (second use of No.) - see CALIFORNIA II

MB.125 (first use of No.) - see JAMES TATE

MB.125 (second use of No.) - see PERIWINKLE

MB.126 (first use of No.) - see ROKA

MB.126 (second use of No.) - see MIMIC

MB.126 (order of use not listed) - see MEA

MB.127 (first use of No.) - see UTILITY

MB.127 (second use of No.) - see VIMONO

MB.129 - see RONALIN

MB.130 - see GWAUN MAID

MB.131 - see HONOLULU

MB.132 - see CYNTHIA

MB.133 - see ROLYATINA

MB.134 - see CALIFORNIA

MB.135 - see IAN

MB.136 - see AMICE

MB.137 - see ESTRELLA

MB.138 - see ARIEL

MB.139 - see MURIEL

MB.140 - see EXCALIBUR

MB.141 - see MEMPHIS

MB.142 - see HIKIBYIDO

MB.143 - see VELSA

MB.144 (first use of No.) - see SPARROW

MB.144 (second use of No.) - see EOTHEN

MB.145 - see TANTRUM

MB.146 - see MORANDY

MB.147 - see MEGALEEP

MB.148 (first use of No.) - see VALKYRIE II

MB.148 (second use of No.) - see SINHALEE

MB.149 - see NITA PITA

MB.163 (one use of No., other was motor drifter ENDEAVOUR) - see GUDEAVON

MB.182 (also listed as motor drifter with same name. Previously listed as motor drifter PETER & JOHN) - see OLIVETTE

MB.186 - see VICTORY

MB.190 - see SAKKARA

MB.191 - see FLOUNDER

MB.192 - see SALMON

MB.193 - see PERCH

MB.194 - see TUNA

MB.195 - see TAUTOG

MB.196 - see TROUT

MB.197 - see POPPY

MB.198 - see COLLEEN II

MB.199 - see SPHINX

MB.201 (also listed as motor drifter with same name) - see PENELOPE

MB.202 (also listed as motor drifter with same name) - see MARY ROSE III

MB.203 - see DOROTHEA

MB.211 (second use of No. No first listing as motor boat or motor drifter) - see YAQUI

MB.1143 – see DCB.4, distant control boat

MB.1256 – see DCB.5, distant control boat

 


 

MEA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 126 (one of three with this number; order of use not listed). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MEAD (SAN) – see KILMEAD, Kil-class patrol gunboat.

MECHANICIAN, commissioned escort or convoy escort ship, mercantile conversion, P.A5 (7.17), MI.98 (1.18). Built 1900, 9044grt, 13kts. Armament: 2-6in, 2-4in, 2-11in A/S howitzers. In service 20.6.17. Sunk 20.1.18 by UB.35 off St. Catherine's Point, Channel.

MEDEA, destroyer, ex-Greek M-class KRITI, H.9C (9.15), H.74 (1.17). Purchased 8.14, launched 30.1.15 John Brown. 1007 tons, 273(oa), 265(pp)x26x10ft. Turbine 25000 ship, 32kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich Force 1915-16,10th S/M Flotilla, Tees 1916-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Milford Haven.

MEDEA (1925)– see M.22, monitor, M-class.

MEDIATOR, hired trawler, Adty No 509, 447. Built 1912, 178grt, Aberdeen-reg A.483. In service 9.14-1.16 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Mined 2.1.16 off Hornsea.

MEDIATOR (ex-HELIOPOLIS), naval hospital ship, D.95 (1914), N.95 (9.15), X.13 (1.16). Launched 1906 Henderson. 8785 tons, 404(oa), 390(pp)x52x20ft. TE, 12.5kts. Purchased 7.3.13, renamed MAINE 7.14, flew blue ensign as RFA. Sold 7.3.16 Harris & Dixon, renamed HELIOPOLIS.

MEDINA (ex-REDMILL, renamed, as not a 2-shaft Admiralty R-class), destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.75 (9.15), G.51 (1.17), G.52 (1.18), D.87 (11.18). Launched 8.3.16 White. 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.

MEDLAR (ex-THE MERMAID), paddle minelayer, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1891, 194grt. Carried 10 mines, inservice 19.5.18-28.3.19.

MEDUSA, destroyer, ex-Greek M-class LESVOS, H.90 (9.15). Purchased 8.14, launched 27.3.15 John Brown. 1007 tons, 273(oa), 265(pp)x26x10ft. Turbine 25000 ship, 32kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich Force from 1915. Sunk 25.3.16 in collision with LAVEROCK in North Sea.

MEDUSA, hired yacht, Pendant No 049. Built 1906, 598grt/627TM. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.1.15-22.3.19, renamed MEDUSA II 6.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as MOLLUSC in WW2.

MEDUSA, harbour service, calibrating vessel, Bantry (ex-2nd-class cruiser, Medea-class), built 1888, 2800 tons. Sold 21.10.21.

MEDUSA (1925) – see M.29, monitor, M-class.

MEDWAY, hired screw tug. Built 1895, 30grt. In service 11.14-12.18, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

MEDWAY (ex-REDWING, renamed initially as MEDORA, as not a 2-shaft Admiralty R-class), destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 5.15, G.76 (9.15), F.01 (1.17), G.2A (4.18). Launched 19.4.16 White. 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.

MEG (Z.1), Admiralty whaler, ordered 15.3.15, Adty No 1790. Launched 29.5.15, Smiths Dock. 336 tons/237grt, 132(oa), 125(pp)x25x8ft. TE 1200ihp, 13kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. From 1915-18, served as coastal anti-submarine escort in one of three squadrons, based at Stornoway, Shetlands, Peterhead or the Humber. Renamed ZEDWHALE 1.16. Sold 12.2.20, same name, later renamed TSAR DUSHAN.

MEG, hired drifter, Adty No 1055. Built 1906, 82grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.316. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed MEG II 8.18.

MEGALEEP, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 147. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MEJIDIEH, listed as patrol vessel, Mesopotamian river steamer. Built 1882, 463grt. Armed with 2-18pdr field guns. Stern-wheeler from 3.12.14. To support military operations.

MEJIDIEH's, listed as patrol vessels - see P.50-61, shallow draught stern-wheelers for service in Mesopotamia.

MEKONG (ex-MAUD), hired yacht, Pendant No 070. Built 1906, 903grt/899TM. Armament: 2-3in. In service from 14.4.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Wrecked 12.3.16 north of Filey Brigg.

MELAMPUS, destroyer, ex-Greek M-class CHIOS, H.44 (9.15), H.75 (1.17). Purchased 8.14, launched 16.12.14 Fairfield. 1040 tons, 273(oa), 265(pp)x26x10ft. Turbine 25000 ship, 32kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich Force 1915-16, 9th S/M Flotilla, Harwich 1916-18. Sold 22.9.21 Cohen, BU in Germany.

MELBOURNE (RAN), light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Chatham-class, 86 (1.18), 93 (4.18). Launched 30.5.12 Cammell Laird. 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. Sold 8.12.28 Alloa, Rosyth.

MELCOMBE REGIS (ex-Lune), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 1637. Built 1892, 253grt. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.12.17-31.5.20. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant, Medway ferry from 17.5.19.

MELDON, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1902, 2,514grt - lost 3.3.17, off W Scotland (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

MELINKA, hired drifter, Adty No 2335. Built 1911, 77grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.432. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

MELISANDE (ex-MONARCH), hired yacht, Special Service Vessel. Built 1883, 264grt/367TM. In service 8.8.18-6.8.19. Served in WW2.

MELITA, boom defence vessel, ex-composite screw sloop, Mariner-class. Launched 20.3.88 Malta DY, 970 tons. Served in Solent, on boom defence 8.14. Salvage vessel 11.15, renamed RINGDOVE 12.15. Sold 9.7.20, renamed RINGDOVE'S AID. See also RINGDOVE, examination ship, ex-Coastguard and Fishery Protection..

MELODY, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4172. Delivered 4.2.21, Crichton Thompson. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 4.2.21, renamed ROSE DUNCAN 1921.

MELPOMENE, destroyer, ex-Greek M-class SAMOS, H.09 (9.15), H.76 (1.18), D.50 (9.18). Purchased 8.14, launched 1.2.15 Fairfield. 1040 tons, 273(oa), 265(pp)x26x10ft. Turbine 25000 ship, 32kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. Harwich Force 1915-16, Dover 1916-17, then Mediterranean and Grand Fleet. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916/18, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, New Holland.

MELPOMENE (1925) – see M.31, monitor, M-class.

MELTON, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 898, T.94 (9.18). Launched 16.3.16 Hamilton. 810 tons, 245(oa), 235(pp)x29(58oa)x7ft. Diagonal Compound engines 1500ihp, 14.5kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 2-2pdr. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Sold 25.11.27. Served as QUEEN OF THANET in WW2.

MEMPHIS, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 141. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MENA, hired trawler, Adty No 453. Built 1914, 234grt, Grimsby-reg GY.210. In service 2.15-1920 as minesweeper. Served as LUDA LADY in WW2.

MENACE (c1913), destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme. One of three boats cancelled and replaced by two Marksman-class leaders.

MENACE, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14, H.7C (1914), G.28 (1.17), G.30 (1.18), G.6A (6.18). Launched 9.11.15 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Grays.

MENELAUS, kite balloon ship, mercantile conversion, Y4.21 (fleet messenger pendant. no). Built 1895, 4672grt. Hired and commissioned as kite balloon ship 5.5.15-7.6.17. Served at Dover 1915-16, Scapa 1916-17. On red ensign charter as store carrier Y8.138, and troopship from 6.17-12.19. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915.

MENTOR, destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme, H.6A (1914), H.77 (1.18), D.54 (9.18). Launched 21.8.14 Hawthorn Leslie. 1055 tons, 271(oa), 265(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 27000, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class served Harwich 1914-17, five loaned to Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean 1917-18, then Grand Fleet or Dover Force. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Belgian Coast 1917/18, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Hayle.

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

MERA, hired yacht, Pendant No 045. Built 1886, grt219/293TM. Armament: 1-12pdr.1-6pdr AA. In service 8.12.14-25.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

MERCEDES, RFA collier (the only Admiralty-owned. All other naval colliers were chartered red ensign ships), P.92 (1914), X.28 (1916), Y3.1928 (1.18). Launched 27.11.01 Northumberland SS. 9930 tons, 351(pp)x50x27ft. TE 2350ihp, 9kts. Purchased 1908. Sold 7.20, renamed JUAN OLAV-ARRIAGA (rfa)

MERCURIUS, hired screw tug. Built 1912, 90grt. In service 7.2.19-1.8.19. 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.

MERCURY, paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 578. Built 1892, 378grt. Armament: 2-6pdr AA. In service 21.12.15-24.1.20. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant.

MERCURY, harbour service, hulk, Chatham (ex-despatch vessel/2nd-class cruiser, Iris-class), built 1878, 3730 tons. Sold 9.7.19.

MERCURY, harbour service, training ship (ex-GANNET, ex-composite screw sloop, Dotterel-class), built 1878, 1130 tons. Museum ship HMS GANNET, Chatham, south east England as of 2014.

MEREDITH, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.60, patrol boat.

MERION, dummy battlecruiser No. 14 TIGER, mercantile conversion. Built 1902, 11621grt. Dummy battlecruiser conversion ordered late 11.14, hired 1.12.14 for conversion by Harland & Wolff, Belfast, armed with 1-3pdr, superstructure and guns built of wood and canvas, ship ballasted to suggest greater length, completed during 3.15, nominally purchased by Admiralty 30.5.15. Served in Aegean, sunk 30.5.15 by UB.8 off Strati Island.

MERISIA, hired trawler, Adty No 127. Built 1912, 291grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.153. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

MERLIN, hired trawler, Adty No 1794. Built 1899, 186grt, Grimsby-reg GY.190. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1920 as minesweeper.

MERLIN, hired trawler, Adty No 374. Built 1906, 172grt, Hull-reg H.924. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed MERLIN Il 8.15.

MERLIN, survey vessel, ex-Espiegle-class sloop. Launched 30.11.01, Sheerness DY. Was 1070 tons,210(oa), 185(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1400ihp, 13kts. Armament: 6-4in, 4-3pdr. Converted to survey vessel 1906-07. Log Book Availability. Paid off. Commissioned as sloop in China 8.18. Sold 3.8.23, Hong Kong.

MERMAID, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.35 (1914), D.63 (9.15), D.56 (1.18), H.85 (9.18). Launched 22.2.98 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 1914/17. Sold 23.7.19 Ward, New Holland.

MEROPS (ex-MARACAIBO), decoy or Q-ship, barkentine conversion. Built 1892, 313grt. In service 2.2.17-11.2.19, armed with 1-4in, 2-12pdr, other names BELLMORE, ILMA, MARACAIBO, Q.28, STEADY, TOOFA. Renamed BELLMORE.

MEROR (ex-EMPEROR), hired trawler, Adty No 685. Built 1905, 250grt, Grimsby-reg GY.94. Armament: 1-3pdr, 1-2pdr. In service 11.14-1920. Served in WW2.

MERRIMAC, hired rescue tug, W.54 (1.18). Built 1918, 226grt. In service 23.2.18-17.5.19.

MERRY HAMPTON, 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.8N (5.19). Launched 19.12.18 Blyth SB. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Survey vessel 1923, renamed HERALD 2.23. Scuttled 2.42 at Selatar, became Japanese HEIYO 10.42. Mined 14.11.44.

MERRYDALE, hired trawler, Adty No 1759. Built 1906, 225grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.77. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

MERSE, hired trawler, Adty No 980. Built 1914, 296grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.62. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 2.15-5.17 as minesweeper. Mined 22.5.17 off Garroch Head, Bute.

MERSEY, river monitor, Humber-class, listed by RN as gunboats, P.62 (1914), M.1A (9.15), M.10 (1.18). Launched 1.10.13 Vickers. Ex-Brazilian MADEIRA (sometimes wrongly listed as MADURA), 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 1914/15, single ship action with SEVERN v KONIGSBERG, 11 Jul 1915. Log Book Availability. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Morecambe, BU 1923.

MERSEY, store carrier, Y8.9. Built 1906, 1087grt. In service 17.9.14-20.6.17.

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

MESSENGER, mooring vessel, Trinculo-class, X.41 (1916), X.42 (1.18). Launched 22.2.16 Bow McLachlan. 750 tons, 152(oa), 135(pp)x26x10ft. 500ihp, 9.5kts. Boom defence duty at Granton to 1918. Sold c1950 at Malta.

MESSINES, 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.3.

METEOR, iron dockyard paddle tug, Aetna-type. Launched 5.9.83 Laird. 530 tons, 128(pp)x25x10ft. 850ihp. Served in Chatham, believe flew blue ensign, renamed PERSEVERANCE 1914. Sold 31.1.23 Carriden S Bkg Co.

METEOR, destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme, H.7A (1914), H.78 (1.18), D.84 (9.18). Launched 24.7.14 Thornycroft. c985-1070 tons, 271(oa), 265(pp)x27x10ft. Turbine 26500, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class served Harwich 1914-17, five loaned to Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean 1917-18, then Grand Fleet or Dover Force. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Milford Haven.

METHYL, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.55, patrol boat.

MEUSE, fishing trawler. Built 1904, 217grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.107. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

MEWSLADE, hired trawler, Adty No 1993. Built 1916, 275grt, Swansea-reg SA.34. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

MEYNELL, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 495, T.7C (6.18). Launched 7.2.17 Henderson. 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 4.11.22 Col. J. Lithgow.

MEYUN, hired screw tug. Built 1905, 567grt. In service in East Indies 5.3.17-15.7.19.

MICHAEL, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14, H.C5 (1914), G.07 (1.17), H.A1 (1.18). Launched 19.5.15 Thornycroft. 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 22.9.21 Cohen, BU in Germany.

MICHAEL ANGELO, hired trawler, Adty No 1510. Built 1911, 285grt, Hull-reg H.324. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper

MICHAEL BRION, Admiralty trawler, Strath-class, Adty No 4430. Launched 12.6.19, Hall Russell. 215grt/311 tons/429 tons deep, 123(oa), 115x22x12ft. TE 430ihp, 10.5kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed STURDEE. Served in WW2.

MICHAEL CLEMENTS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3561. Launched 21.8.17, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sunk 8.8-18 in collision off St. Catherines Point.

MICHAEL GING, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3784. Launched 11.5.18, George Brown. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922, same name.

MICHAEL GRIFFITH, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3781. Launched 5.9.18, Cook, W & G. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, same name. Served in WW2.

MICHAEL MALONEY, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3513. Launched 7.5.17, Smiths Dock. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Stranded 19.2.20 at Egersund, Norway.

MICHAEL MCDONALD, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4252. Launched 17.5.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed KANUCK.

MICHAELMAS DAISY, hired drifter, Adty No 1910. Built 1913, 99grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.136. In service 9.15-11.16 as net vessel. Mined 26.11.16 near Cape Santa Maria di Leuca.

MICHIGAN, dummy battleship No. 2 COLLINGWOOD, later Admiralty blockship, mercantile conversion. Built 1887, 4935grt. Passenger liner, owned by White Diamond SS, Liverpool-reg. Dummy battleship conversion ordered 21.10.14, ship purchased by Admiralty 28.10.14 for conversion by Harland & Wolff, Belfast, no armament, superstructure and guns built of wood and canvas, ship ballasted to suggest greater length, completed by 4.12.14. Based at Scapa Flow 1.15-10.15, then paid off, transferred to Aegean 12.15. Expended 31.12.15 or 1.1.16 as blockship at Mudros, Lemnos island. Salvaged after war. (Not listed as blockship in Dittmar; Lr/C/Cn/D)

MIDAS, hired drifter, Adty No 1107. Built 1910, 89grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.585. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

MIDGE, hired screw tug. Built 1861, 27grt. In service 12.14-6.15, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

MIDGE (was to be named KEITLOA 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class, H.13 (1914), H.40 (9.15), H.79 (1.18). Launched 22.5.13 Harland & Wolff, Govan. 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 5.11.21 Granton S. Bkg Co.

MIDNIGHT SUN, Admiralty wood drifter, non-standard type, Adty No, 3930, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 1.5.18, Richards. Approx 95grt, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. BU 1929.

MIGNONETTE, 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.75 (1.16). Launched 26.1.16 Dunlop Bremner. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Mined 17.3.17 off Galley Head. SW Ireland.

MIGNONETTE, hired drifter. Built 1907, 96grt, Banff-reg BF.756. In service 12.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

MIKADO, hired trawler, Adty No 1222. Built 1905, 265grt, Hull-reg H.823. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper.

MIKASA, hired trawler, Adty No 1771. Built 1913, 255grt, Cardiff-reg CF.41. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919.

MILBROOK, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14, H.C6 (1914), G.08 (1.17), H.A2 (1.18). Launched 12.7.15 Thornycroft. 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 22.9.21 Cohen, BU In Germany.

MILDRED, hired screw tug. Built 1893, 26grt. In service 8.14-8.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

MILETUS, hired trawler, Adty No 1886. Built 1915, 313grt, Hull-reg H.366. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.15-1919. Served as LOWTHER in WW2.

MILEWATER (ex-SUSAN McCAUSLAND), hired rescue tug, W.55 (1.18). Built 1888, 283grt. In service 11.8.17-23.1.19.

MILFOIL, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.65, patrol boat.

MILKY WAY, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3929, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 11.5.20, Noble. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 11.5.20, same name.

MILL BURN, hired drifter, Adty No 2393. Built 1914, 85grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.72. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

MILL O'BUCKIE, hired drifter, Adty No 2272. Built 1914, 99grt, Buckie-reg BCK.102. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

MILLICENT KNIGHT, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1900, 3,563grt - lost 18.5.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

MILLY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1904, 2,964grt - lost 6.9.18, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

MILNE, destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme, H.8A (1914), H.80 (1.18), D.12 (9.18). Launched 5.10.14 John Brown. 1010 tons, 272(oa), 265(pp)x26x8ft. Turbine 25000, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class served Harwich 1914-17, five loaned to Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean 1917-18, then Grand Fleet or Dover Force. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Belgian Coast 1916. Sold 22.9.21 Cohen, BU in Germany.

MILO, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1903, 1,475grt - lost 22.5.17, English Channel (H/Lr/wi)

MIMI, 40ft armed launch. Built 1915 by Thornycroft. Armed with 1-3pdr/1-MG. Transported overland to Lake Tanganyika with TOUTOU, re-launched on the Lake 23.12.15.

MIMIC, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 126 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MIMOSA, 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.95 (2.15), T.28 (9.15), T.62 (1.18). Launched 16.7.15 Bow McLachlan. 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 18.11.22 S. Wales Salvage Co.

MINAS, hired screw tug. Built 1909, 64grt. In service as BDV, 1916-7.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

MINDFUL, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.04 (9.15), G.31 (1.18), H.91 (6.18). Launched 24.8.15 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 Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 22.9.21 Cohen, BU in German.

MINER, armed launch, ex-launch-tug. Built 1880, 50grt. Armed with 1-12pdr/1-3pdr/1-MG. In service from 11.14. One of five vessels (GARMSIR, LEWIS PELLY, MASHONA, MINER, SIRDAR-I-NAPHTI) commissioned in Persian Gulf area by 4 officers and 41 men of battleship OCEAN. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1914/16.

MINERVA, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Eclipse-class, P.32 (1914), P.1A (9.15), P7A (1.18). Launched 23.9.95 Chatham 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. 11th CS to 1915, then to Eastern Mediterranean and East Africa. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Suez Canal 2-4 Feb 1915, Dardanelles 1915. LOG BOOK AVAILABILITY. Sold 5.10.20 Auten Ltd.

MINERVA (1925) – see M.33, monitor, M-class.

MINERVA, hired motor drifter, Adty No 2866. Built 1903, 49grt, Peterhead-reg PD.488. In service 5.17-1919. Renamed MINERVA III 6.17.

MINERVA II, patrol paddle vessel, later minesweeper, mercantile conversion, Adty No. 0111. Built 1893, 315grt. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 19.6.16-7.4.20, paddle minesweeper 20.4.19. Served in Mediterranean, based at Alexandria.

MINERVA II, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 222grt, Hull-reg H.. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

MINERVA IV, fishing trawler. Built 1900, 142grt, Grimsby-reg GY.732. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

MINGARY, hired yacht, Pendant No 041. Built 1899, 591grt/639TM. Armament: 2-6pdr. In service 29.1.15-23.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

MINIA, cable ship, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1867, 2061grt. In commissioned service 11.7.18-10.2.19.

MINIEH, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1876 c3,806grt - lost 9.1.17, Central Atlantic (H/L/Lr/Mn/kp)

MININGSBY, hired trawler, Adty No 33. Built 1908, 245grt, Boston-reg BN.148. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

MINION, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14, H.C7 (1914), G.09 (1.18), G.14 (4.18), H.82 (6.18). Launched 11.9.15 Thornycroft. 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 8.11.21 Slough T. C. BU in Germany.

MINNA, examination vessel, ex-Scottish Fishery Board cruiser. Built 1900, 281grt. Listed from 8.14, served mainly in Scottish waters.

MINNEHAHA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 11. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MINO, hired trawler, Adty No 416. Built 1903, 168grt, Hull-reg H.799. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

MINONA, hired yacht, later miscellaneous service, Pendant No 011. Built 1906, 199grt/249TM. Armament: 2-6pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.10.14-6.6.19, miscellaneous service from 24.7.18. Before miscellaneous service, may have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served in WW2.

MINORU, 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.A3 (8.19). Launched 6.6.19 Swan Hunter. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Sold 25.2.20 M. Mazza, renamed HAIM MAZZA.

MINORU, hired trawler, Adty No 348. Built 1909, 260grt, Grimsby-reg GY.484. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 8.14-1920 as minesweeper. Renamed MINORU II 11.17.

MINOS, destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme, H.9A (1914), H.81 (1.18). Launched 6.8.14 Yarrow. 883 tons, 270(oa), 260(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 23000, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class served Harwich 1914-17, five loaned to Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean 1917-18, then Grand Fleet or Dover Force. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915. Sold 31.8.20 Ward, Hayle.

MINOTAUR, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Minotaur-class, 91 (2.15), 87 (1.18), 71 (4.18), N.73 (6.18). Launched 6.6.06 Devonport 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. China 1914, 7th CS Grand Fleet 1915-16, 2nd CS Grand Fleet 1916-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Log Book Availability. Sold 12.4.20 Ward, Milford Haven

MINOU, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 35. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MINSTREL, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.69 (1914), H.82 (1.18). Launched 2.2.11 Thornycroft. 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, on loan to Japanese in Mediterranean 6.17-1919 as SENDAN. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

MINT, hired drifter. Built 1912, 96grt, Buckie-reg BCK.125. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

MINTO (RIM), troopship. Launched 22.3.93 Laird. 960 tons, 206(pp)x31x12ft. TE 1850ihp, 14kts. Armament: 4-3pdr. Served in East Indies 1914-18. Sold 1925. (Not to be confused with trawler LORD MINTO).

MINUET (ex-T.93), tunnel minesweeper, Dance-class, ordered as "tunnel tugs" (screw in tunnel) by War Department for Mesopotamia, transferred 10.17, 1241 (pendant. no). Launched 18.9.17 Day Summers. 290 tons, 130(pp)x26x4ft. Compound 450ihp, 9.5kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Based at Dunkirk 1918, clearing mines off Flanders coast. Sold 1.5.20 Crichton Thompson & Co.

MINX, water tank vessel, Minx-class. Launched 13.6.00 Cox. 390 tons, 120(oa), 115(pp)x21x9ft. 300ihp, 9kts. Served at Devonport. On sale list 1946.

MIRA, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1901, 3,700grt - lost 11.10.17, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un)

MIRAGE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3926. Delivered 16.12.18, Lewis. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Fishery Board for Scotland 6.7.20, renamed THORNTREE 1920.

MIRANDA, destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme, H.A0 (1914), H.83 (1.18), D.24 (9.18). Launched 27.5.14 Yarrow. 883 tons, 270(oa), 260(pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 23000, 35kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class served Harwich 1914-17, five loaned to Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean 1917-18, then Grand Fleet or Dover Force. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Belgian Coast 1916/18. Sold 26.10.21 Barking S. Bkg Co.

MIRANDA, hired yacht, Pendant No 048. Built 1909, 793grt/942TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 9.1,15-25.2.19, renamed MIRANDA II 2.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

MIRANDA, hired trawler, Adty No 601. Built 1906, 173grt, Hull-reg H.875. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1.18 as minesweeper. Renamed MIRANDA III 12.15. Wrecked 14.1.18 in Pelwick Bay.

MIRIAM STEWART, hired trawler, Adty No 461. Built 1914, 197grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.10. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

MIRIEL (ex-AVIS), hired yacht, examination vessel. Built 1898, 57grt/65TM. In service 13.8.17-4.2.19.

MISCHIEF, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.10 (9.15), G.32 (1.17), G.A4 (9.18). Launched 12.10.15 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 Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T. C. BU in Germany

MISHE NAHMA, hired drifter, Adty No 1879. Built 1900, 58grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.494. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

MIST, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3927. Launched 21.11.18, Lewis. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To War Dept 1943, renamed JAMES JOHN STON 1947.

MISTLETOE, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 2.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.99 (1.18). Launched 17.11.17 Greenock & Grangemouth. 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, renamed CHIAPAS.

MISTLETOE, hired drifter, Adty No 226. Built 1904, 79grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.833. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat.

MISTLETOE (ex-LAUREL), small berthing tug. Built 1897 Lewin, Wandsworth. 30 tons. Purchased 1901, believe flew blue ensign. Sold 3.23.

MISTLEY (ex-MARYPORT), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, T./4 (early 1919), T.3/ (11.19). Launched 19.10.18 Harkess. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 19.5.28 Ward, Pembroke Dock

MISTRAL, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3985, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 29.7.19, Richards. 94grt/179 tons deep, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, renamed GOLDEN LINE. Served as GOLDEN LINE in WW2.

MISTRESS ISA, hired drifter. Built 1915, 99grt, Inverness-reg INS.399. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

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

MITRES, hired trawler, Adty No 3078. Built 1917, 261grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1105. In service 12.17-1919 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Served in WW2.

MIURA, hired trawler, Adty No 979. Built 1911, 257grt, Cardiff-reg CF.36. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-8.15. Mined 23.8.15 off Yarmouth.

MIURA, hired trawler, Adty No 3302. Built 1916, 275grt, Cardiff-reg CF.45. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. In service 8.16-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel.

MIXOL, RFA oiler/harbour tanker, X.02 (1916), X.43 (1.18). Launched 17.6.16 Caledon SB. 4236 tons, 270(pp)x38x20ft. TE 1200ihp, 11kts. Sold 1947, renamed WHITEBROOK (rfa)

MIZPAH (ex-CATO), hired drifter, Adty No 2037. Built 1901, 77grt, Peterhead-reg PD.552. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.


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ML.1-ML. 580 Motor Launches, US Elco-built. Three orders were placed, ML1-50, ML.51-550, ML.551-580. ML's were assembled in Montreal and then shipped to Britain as deck-cargo, usually four per ship. Served in the Auxiliary Patrol, manned by RNVR personnel – often ex-Motor Boat Reserve. Some 82 ML Patrol Units, six vessels each, were formed as Units 500-581. Duties included patrolling, anti-submarine, hydrophone operation, inshore minesweeping, and smoke generating.

Note: The following list of Elco-built motor launches is taken from an earlier Naval-History.Net project, including information from sources (in brackets) other than Dittmar and Colledge. Additional information has been added including battle honours and that supplied by a number of correspondents. Many of the ML's have "no other details". However, more details about the ML's of World War 1 are coming to light in various sources, including the Old Weather ship histories. All new additions can be found here.

Published sources are: C - "Ships of the Royal Navy", J J Colledge; Cn - "Conways All the World's Fighting Ships 1906-21"; D - "British Warships 1914-1919" Dittmar & Colledge; H - "British Vessels Lost at Sea 1914-18", HMSO; J - "Jane's Fighting Ships of World War 1", 1990 edition; L - "Lloyds War Losses"; W - "Shipwreck Index of the British Isles", R & B Larn; dp - "The Dover Patrol 1914-1918", R Humphreys; te - "British Merchant Ships Sunk by U-boats in the 1914-1918 War", A J Tennant; th - "Companion to the Royal Navy" by D A Thomas.

 


ML.110

First British Admiralty Order - ML.1-50 series, ordered 9 April 1915 in USA through Canadian Vickers as anti-submarine vessels, built Elco, Bayonne, New Jersey. Delivery of first 25 boats promised by 30.11.15; the next 200 of the first and second orders by 31.5.16. 34t/39grt (H - 25grt), 75x12x4ft. Petrol engined, 19kts. Armament: initially 1-13pdr, replaced with 1-3pdr in most plus depth charges. 8 crew. Total of 50 boats, 2 lost plus 1 after Armistice:

ML.1-ML.7 (total 7), no other details.

ML.8, still in service 5.24. Disposed off by 1927.

ML.9-ML.10 (total 2), no other details.

ML.11, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.12-ML.15 (total 4), no other details.

ML.16, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.17, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.18, included in the War Loss Section in Jane's Fighting Ships, but lost after Armistice; ML.18, ML.62, ML.191 lost 29.9.19 on passage from Norway, no other details, but presumably North Sea area. (J/Cn/D).

ML.19. Destroyed by fire 31.1.16 at Harwich (H/J/C/Cn/D).

ML.20-21 (total 2), no other details.

ML.22, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.23, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.24-ML.29 (total 6), no other details.

ML.30, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.31-ML.37 (total 7), no other details.

ML.38, Conway lists her as transferred to French Navy, but this appears to be a misprint for ML.380 (Cn).

ML.39, no other details.

ML.40. Destroyed by fire 18.5.16 in Suez Canal (H/J/Cn/D).

ML.41-ML.50 (total 10), no other details.

Second British Admiralty Order - ML.51-550 series, slightly increased size, ordered 8 June 1915 in USA through Canadian Vickers, built Elco, Bayonne, New Jersey. Delivery of first 150 boats of this order promised by 31.5.16, with 50 each month thereafter; last boat delivered by 3.11.16. 37t/46grt (H - 37grt), 86x12x4ft. Petrol engined, 19kts. Armament: initially 1-13pdr, later vessels completed with 1-3pdr, plus depth charges. 8 crew. Forty boats from ML.114-548 series transferred to French Navy leaving 460 to RN; 20 lost plus 7 after Armistice:

ML.51, no other details.

ML.52. Destroyed by fire 29.11.17 in Sandown Bay, Isle of Wight (H/J/C/Cn/D).

ML.53-ML.54 (total 2), no other details.

ML.55. Destroyed by fire 28.1.18 at yard of Messrs Wills and Packham, Sittingbourne, Kent (H/J/Cn/D).

ML.56-ML.59 (total 4), no other details.

ML.60, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.61, no other details.

ML.62, included in the War Loss Section in Jane's Fighting Ships, but lost after Armistice; ML.18, ML.62, ML.191 lost 29.9.19 on passage from Norway, no other details, but presumably North Sea area. (J/Cn/D).

ML.63, no other details.

ML.64. Destroyed by fire 10.6.18 in Granton Harbour, Edinburgh (H/J/Cn/D).

ML.65-ML.78 (total 14), no other details.

ML.79, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.80, no other details.

ML.81, Lt Hugh Hunter RNVR in command, served in North Sea, also possibly English Channel. Damaged by a petrol fire early 1917 at Aberdeen or possibly Peterhead, E Scotland (Dr A T Hunter MD of Canada, whose father was second in command)

ML.82-ML.96 (total 15), no other details.

ML.97, sold in a damaged condition, not known when, where and how damaged (Cn/D).

ML.98, lost after the Armistice; date and cause not known (D).

ML.99-ML.102 (total 4), no other details.

ML.103. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918 (Cn/th).

ML.104, no other details.

ML.105, served in Dover Command. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.106, wartime service not known. Post-war history with thanks to Nickie Johnson (22/11/11) - "My aunt has sent me a photo of their family houseboat, the ML 106, moored mainly on the Hamble, Bursledon mid 1920s to probably 1939. My grandfather was an RAF pilot (Harold Allan Hamersley - see Google) and apparently they preferred to live on this houseboat. I am trying to find out if there is a record of the WW1 service of ML 106. My aunt says it was very seaworthy and at the outbreak of war they parted company with it, and she wondered if it went to Dunkirk."

ML.107-109 (total 3), no other details.

ML.110, served in Dover Command. Lost in action during Raid on Zeebrugge. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/D/H/J/dp/th).

ML.111-ML.113 (total 3), no other details.

ML.114-ML.548 series - 40 boats in this series were transferred to France and delivered 1916-17. They were numbered in the V for Vedette V.1-V.40 series. The British part of Conway's allocates them to a V.1-V.73 series, but V.41-73 covered three other classes of French ML's

ML.114, to French Navy (Cn).

ML.115-ML.117, 3 of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.118-ML.120 (total 3), no other details.

ML.121, served in Dover Command, included in the War Loss Section in Jane's Fighting Ships, but lost after Armistice. Lost 22.12.18 by collision off Seine Bank, France. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (J/Cn/D).

ML.122-ML.126 (total 5), no other details.

ML.127, sold in a damaged condition, not known when, where and how damaged (Cn/D).

ML.128, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.129-ML.134 (total 6), no other details.

ML.135, commanding officer was Canadian Lt G L Cassady (sic), awarded a DSC for his part in sinking a U-boat off Dartmouth in the summer of 1918. U-boat was probably UC.49, sunk in English Channel off Start Point, in 50.20N, 03.30E, on 8 August 1918, depth-charged by destroyer HM Opossum, joined by a number of ML's (Andy Hunter, Canada - see WW1Memoir-ML.htm; also Kemp's "U-boats Destroyed")

ML.136-ML.148 (total 13), no other details.

ML.149. Destroyed by fire 10.9.16 at Taranto, SE Italy (H/J/Cn/D).

ML.150-ML.151 (total 2), no other details.

ML.152, in Conway's as lost after the Armistice. Grounded 2.1.20 on southern Oland island, Sweden (Cn/D).

ML.153-ML.190 (total 38), no other details.

ML.191, included in the War Loss Section in Jane's Fighting Ships, but lost after Armistice. ML.18, ML.62, ML.191 lost 29.9.19 on passage from Norway, no other details, but presumably North Sea area. (J/Cn/D).

ML.192-ML.195 (total 4), no other details.

ML.196, in Conway's as lost after the Armistice, caught fire and sank, no other details. (Cn/D).

ML.197, 31 January 1917 in St George's Channel - wrecked near Ballincourty/Ballinacourty Lighthouse, Co Waterford on SE Ireland coast (H/J/Cn/D).

ML.198-ML.210 (total 13), no other details.

ML.211, commanded by Canadian Lt John Hunter RNVR from 8 June 1917 until 9 January 1919 

ML.212-ML.222 (total 11), no other details.

ML.223, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.224-228 (total 5), no other details.

ML.229, sold in a damaged condition, not known when, where and how damaged (Cn/D). (Note: ML.229, one of 11 British ML's on the Rhine. Almost destroyed by petrol explosion and fire in 1919. Probably not repaired)

ML.230, ML's 230, 253, 255 being transported as deck cargo - normally 4 ML's per ship - aboard collier INVERBERVIE 4,309grt. sailing Cardiff & Messina for Taranto with cargo of coal; 14 September 1916 in central Mediterranean - lost when INVERVERBIE (H/L/D - also spelt INVERBERVIE) torpedoed without warning by Austro-Hungarian submarine U.IV (U.4) and sunk in Gulf of Squillace, 17 miles S by W from Cape Rizzuto, Italy (te - in 38.55N, 16.15E; L - 15 miles SW of Cape Rizzuto) (Cn/D/H/J/L/te)

ML.231-ML.238 (total 8), no other details.

ML.239, served in Dover Command. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.240, no other details.

ML.241, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.242-ML.246 (total 5), no other details.

ML.247, 29 September 1918 in Atlantic off SW England - one of four ML's which entered St Ives Bay for shelter during strong southerly gale, wind veered and "increased to hurricane force", threatening to blow them ashore. Two boats started engines and worked into deeper water, the local lifeboat went to the aid of the other two, one of which then managed to get started and entered St Ives Harbour, the other developed engine trouble one mile off Clodgy Point and drifted towards the rocks. By the time the lifeboat had been relaunched and reached ML.247, she had struck the rocks and blown up on Oar Rock, west of Clodgy Point, St. Ives (WI - in 50.13.10N, 05.29.42W); all but one crew lost in the explosion or probably drowned, one man washed ashore and saved by people on the beach. A further two hour search only revealed wreckage (H/J/Cn/W/D).

ML.248, no other details.

ML.249, served in Dover Command (Cn/dp).

ML.250-ML.251 (total 2), no other details.

ML.252, served in Dover Command. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.253, ML's 230, 253, 255 being transported as deck cargo - normally 4 ML's per ship - aboard collier INVERBERVIE 4,309grt. sailing Cardiff & Messina for Taranto with cargo of coal; 14 September 1916 in central Mediterranean - lost with INVERVERBIE (H/L/D - also spelt INVERBERVIE) torpedoed without warning by Austro-Hungarian submarine U.IV (U.4) and sunk in Gulf of Squillace, 17 miles S by W from Cape Rizzuto, Italy (te - in 38.55N, 16.15E; L - 15 miles SW of Cape Rizzuto) (Cn/D/H/J/L/te)

ML.254, served in Dover Command, sunk to avoid capture during Raid on Ostend. Battle Honours Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918, Ostend 10 May 1918, VC-boat - Lt Geoffrey Drummond RNVR. (Cn/D/H/J/dp/th).

ML.255, ML's 230, 253, 255 being transported as deck cargo - normally 4 ML's per ship - aboard collier INVERBERVIE 4,309grt. sailing Cardiff & Messina for Taranto with cargo of coal; 14 September 1916 in central Mediterranean - lost with INVERVERBIE (H/L/D - also spelt INVERBERVIE) torpedoed without warning by Austro-Hungarian submarine U.IV (U.4) and sunk in Gulf of Squillace, 17 miles S by W from Cape Rizzuto, Italy (te - in 38.55N, 16.15E; L - 15 miles SW of Cape Rizzuto) (Cn/D/H/J/L/te)

ML.256-ML.257 (total 2), no other details.

ML.258, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.259-ML.261 (total 3), no other details.

ML.262, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.263-271 (total 9), no other details.

ML.272, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.273, no other details.

ML.274, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.275, no other details.

ML.276, served in Dover Command Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918, Ostend 10 May 1918, VC-boat - Lt Roland Bourke RNVR. (Cn/dp/th).

ML.277, no other details.

ML.278, served in Dover Command, war loss; 15 January 1918 in Strait of Dover - wrecked on Dunkirk Pier (Cn/D/H/J/dp).

ML.279, served in Dover Command. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.280, served in Dover Command. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp).

ML.281, no other details.

ML.282, served in Dover Command Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918, VC-boat - Lt Percy Dean RNVR. (Cn/dp/th).

ML.283, served in Dover Command. Battle Honours Belgian Coast 1918, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.284-ML.286 (total 3), no other details.

ML.287, still in service 5.24. Disposed off by 1927.

ML.288, no other details.

ML.289, Albert Medal (George Cross)-boat - Deckhand Stanners RNR (Cn/dx).

ML.290, no other details.

ML.291, still in service 5.24. Disposed off by 1927.

ML.292-ML.304 (total 13), no other details.

ML.305 - "Based at Leith, patrolled Islands & Scapa Flow. Would put-up on Isle of May. Able Seaman (or he may have been Coxswain) Herbert Stapleton mentioned in dispatches after raising the alarm when Queen Elizabeth (Admiral Beatty's Flag Ship) caught fire." (with thanks to Brenda Duggan, grand-daughter of Herbert Stapleton).

ML.306, no other details.

ML.307, still in service 5.24. Disposed off by 1927.

ML.308, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.309-ML.313 (total 5), no other details.

ML.314, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.315-ML.338 (total 24), no other details.

ML.339, still in service 5.24. Disposed off by 1927.

ML.340-ML.344 (total 5), no other details.

ML.345, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.346-ML.355 (total 10), no other details.

ML.356, served in Dover Command, war loss; 11 April 1918 in Strait of Dover - sunk after collision off Dover, Kent. Albert Medal (George Cross)-boat - Lt A G Bagot RNVR (Cn/D/H/J/dp/th).

ML.357-ML.379 (total 23), no other details.

ML.380, one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (believed misprinted as ML.38 in Conway) (Cn).

ML.381-389 (total 9), no other details.

ML.390, one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.391, no other details.

ML.392, one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.393, no other details.

ML.394, possibly served in Dover Command before transfer as one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn/dp).

ML.395, no other details.

ML.396, one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.397, probably served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/th).

ML.398-ML.399 (total 2), no other details.

ML.400, one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.401, no other details.

ML.402, one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.403, war loss; 22 August 1918 in North Sea area - salvaging a German torpedo and blown up in Runswick Bay, near Whitby, Yorkshire, NE England (Cn/D/H/J)

ML.404, one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.405-412 (total 8), no other details.

ML.413, 21 April 1918 in Strait of Gibraltar - sank German UB.71 with depth charges.

ML.414-415 (total 2), no other details.

ML.416, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.417, no other details.

ML.418, identified as at Gallipoli as of May 1918 (Donald Carmichael).

ML.419, no other details.

ML.420, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.421, war loss; 6 April 1918 - wrecked in Seaford Bay, presumably Sussex, in English Channel (D - collision off Whitby, in the North Sea) (H/J/Cn/D).

ML.422, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.423, no other details.

ML.424, served in Dover Command, lost in action during Raid on Zeebrugge. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/D/H/J/dp/th).

ML.425-428 (total 4), no other details.

ML.429, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.430, no other details.

ML.431. Destroyed by accidental fire 22.4.17 at Poole, Dorset (W - described as a 'B' Class motor launch, in Poole Harbour, around 50.42N, 02W) (Cn/D/H/J/W).

ML.432-433 (total 2), no other details.

ML.434, in Conway's as lost after the Armistice, caught fire on the Danube river, no other details. (Cn/D).

ML.435-441 (total 7), no other details.

ML.442, one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.443, no other details.

ML.444, one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.445, no other details.

ML.446, one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.447, no other details.

ML.448, served in Dover Command, probably before transfer as one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn/dp).

ML.449-ML.454, 6 of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.455, no other details.

ML.456, one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.457, no other details.

ML.458-ML.460, 3 of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.461, no other details.

ML.462, one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.463, no other details.

ML.464, one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.465, no other details.

ML.466, identified as at Gallipoli as of May 1918 (Donald Carmichael)

ML.467-ML.468 (total 2), no other details.

ML.469-ML.472, 4 of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.473, still in service 5.24. Disposed off by 1927.

ML.474. Hit by Turkish shell 23.7.17 and destroyed by fire near Chios island, off W Turkish coast (Cn/D/H/J).

ML.475-ML.488 (total 14), no other details.

ML.489, one of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series(Cn).

ML.490, no other details.

ML.491-ML.493, 3 of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.494-ML.510 (total 17), no other details.

ML.511, served out of Portsmouth, commanded by Irish yachtsman Conor O'Brien (Jeffrey Charles referencing PRO archives)

ML.512, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.513, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.514-518 (total 5), no other details.

ML.519, still in service 5.24. Disposed off by 1927.

ML.520, no other details.

ML.521, in Conway's as lost after the Armistice, caught fire and sank at Portsmouth, date not known (Cn/D).

ML.522-524 (total 3), no other details.

ML.525, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.526, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.527-530 (total 4), no other details.

ML.531, commanded by Canadian Lt Russell Odell RNVR.

ML.532, probably served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Belgian Coast 1918, Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/th).

ML.533, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.534. Destroyed by fire 13.4.17 at Taranto, SE Italy (Cn/D/H/J)

ML.535-537 (total 3), no other details.

ML.538, served in Dover Command (Cn/dp).

ML.539, no other details.

ML.540, ML.541 being transported as deck cargo - normally 4 ML's per ship - aboard cargo steamship HUNSTRICK 8151grt. sailing London for Salonica, also with government stores & troops. Torpedoed by submarine 8.6.17 in Strait of Gibraltar and sunk 80 miles WNW of Cape Spartel, N tip of Morocco (L - 53 miles NW of) (Cn/D/H/J/L).

ML.542, still in service 5.24. Disposed off by 1927.

ML.543-ML.544, 2 of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.545-546 (total 2), no other details.

ML.547-548, 2 of 40 to France, renumbered in V.1-V.40 series (Cn).

ML.549, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.550, no other details

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ML.319 in Mounts Bay
(Pete London)

 

Final Order - ML.551-580, final 30 ordered July 1917. Last boat of order delivered by 2.18. Launched in 1918, 37t, 80x12x4ft, 19kts, completed with 1-3pdr, 8 crew. Total of 30 boats, 1 lost and 1 after Armistice:

ML.551, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.552, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.553-554 (total 2), no other details.

ML.555, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.556, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Ostend (Zeebrugge) 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.557, probably served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/th).

ML.558, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.559, no other details.

ML.560, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.561, served in Dover Command. Mined and sank 21.10.18 off Ostend. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/D/H/J/dp/th).

ML.562, served in Dover Command. Battle Honour Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918 (Cn/dp/th).

ML.563-565 (total 3), no other details.

ML.566, included in the War Loss Section in Jane's Fighting Ships. Swamped and sank 22.12.18 in English Channel off Cape Barfleur, France (J/Cn/D/J)

ML.567-580 (total 14), no other details.

Final Disposals – Conways quotes a total of 200 ML's sold in 1919, 127 in 1920, and all but 8 by 1924. Dittmar goes in to slightly more detail – from late 1919, boats were sold in large lots, including 200 for £55,000 (£275 per boat) by M. Eugene Bloch on 31.12.19; 95 for £25,000 (£263 per boat) by W. J. O'Loghlen on 23.1.20; and 32 for £1,600 (£50 per boat (-)) by A. E. Cree at Malta. Other ML's on foreign stations were also sold, mainly at local sales. By comparison, the first 550 ML's, excluding armament, cost £4,735,000 or £8,600 each.

 


 

MLADA (ex-SEMIRAMIS), hired yacht, armed boarding ship. Built 1900, 1792grt/1797TM. In service from 18.9.18, purchased 3.19, renamed ALACRITY 7.19. Paid off 1922. Broken up 1936.

MOBILE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1914, 1,950grt - lost 28.4.15, Atlantic off NW Scotland (H/L/Mn/Rn/te/un/wi)

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

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

MOHAWK, destroyer, Tribal class, 1st group, 4-funnelled, designated F-class, H.19 (1914), D.05 (9.15), D.57 (1.18). Launched 15.3.07 White. c865-885 tons, c260(pp)x25x8ft. Turbine c14250shp, 34kts. Armament: 5-12pdr, 2-18in tt. 6th DF, Dover until last year of war, then 10th S/M Flotilla. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1915/16. Sold 27.5.19 Hughes Bolckow.

MOLDAVIA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, MI.64 (on coming into service), MI.79 (1.18), MI.42 (4.18). Built 1903, 9500grt, 18.5kts. Armament: 8-6in, 2-6pdr AA. In service 27.11.15. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Sunk 23.5.18 by UB.57 off Brighton.

MOLE, listed as patrol vessel, ex-Nigerian Government dredger. Armed with 1-6in. In service from 9.14 in West Africa.

MOLLA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 99. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MOLLY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 43. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MOLLYMAWK, fishing trawler. Built 1899, 242grt, Grimsby-reg GY.654. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control. Served as REFORMO in WW2.

MON AMI, fishing vessel. Built 1910, 77grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.178. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

MONA, hired yacht (also listed as small sailing vessel purchased at Malta). Served as Q-ship, also known as ZEUS. To avoid capture, blown up 4.7.17 off Cape Passaro.

MONA (1919) – see HAZEL, armed boarding steamer.

MONA'S ISLE, paddle netlayer, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1882, 1564grt. 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr. Purchased 28.9.15. Sold 6.8.19 Ward, Morecambe.

MONAGHAN (ex-MULLION), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, N.A3 (11.19). Launched 29.5.19 Harkess. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 15.11.20 A. S. Miller, renamed BOA VIAGEM.

MONARCH (was to be named KING GEORGE V), dreadnought battleship, Orion-class, 55 (1914), 88 (1.18), 60 (4.18). Launched 30.3.11 Armstrong. 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. Sunk 20.1.25 as target off Scilly.

MONARCH, hired trawler, Adty No 1599. Built 1904, 234grt, Grimsby-reg GY.29. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 7.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed MONARCH Ill 8.15.

MONARCH (ex-FLYING SPEAR), hired paddle tug. Built 1883, 123grt. In service 30.7.14-25.10.19. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

MONARCH II, hired drifter, Adty No 2901. Built 1907, 82grt, Banff-reg BF.581. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

MONARCH IV, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 130grt, Aberdeen-reg A.35. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

MONARCHY (ex-MONARCH), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 560. Built 1888, 315grt. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.5.17-23.8.19. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Served as EXWEY in WW2.

MONARDA, hired drifter, Adty No 3101. Built 1916, 108grt, Peterhead-reg PD.266. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-2pdr. In service 10.16-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

MONGIBELLO, decoy or Q-ship - see BRIG 2 (ex-ROSINA FERRARA, ex-EMMA M, ex-MONGIBELLO, ex-LUIGI F.), brigantine conversion.

MONITOR (c1913), destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme. One of three boats cancelled and replaced by two Marksman-class leaders.

MONITOR, hired drifter. Built 1906, 68grt, Buckie-reg BCK.72. In service 1.16-1919 as hospital vessel, tender.

MONITORIA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1909, 1,904grt - lost 21.10.15, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

MONKEY, water tank vessel, Asp-class. Launched 21.12.96 Lobnitz. 330 tons, 115(pp)x22x7ft. 300ihp. Served at Malta. Bombed 26.4.42 at Malta, BU in 4.43.

MONKSTONE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1909, 3,097grt - lost 25.7.17, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/te/un)

MONMOUTH, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Kent-class, D.28 (1914). Launched 13.11.01 London & Glasgow. 9,800 tons, 463(oa), 440(pp)x66 x23ft. TE 21000ihp, 23kts. Armament: 14-6in, 10-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 4in sides, 2in deck, 5in guns. 5th CS West Africa, then South America 1914. Sunk 1.11.14 at Coronel.

MONOLIADH, hired drifter. Built 1912, 85grt, Inverness-reg INS.311. In service 8.14-1920 as tender, Purchased 20.12.14 for Cromarty.

MONS, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14, H.2A (1914), G.11 (1.17), G.10 (1.18), G.1A (4.18), H.89 (6.18). Launched 1.5.15 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T. C. BU in Germany.

MONS, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 163grt, Grimsby-reg GY.806. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

MONSOON (ex-LATHARNA), hired yacht, Pendant No 075. Built 1897, 366grt/TM437. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 10.5.15-13.2.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

MONTAGU (ex-MONTAGUE), pre-dreadnought battleship, Duncan-class. Wrecked 30.5.05 on Lundy Island.

MONTBLETTON, hired drifter, Adty No 2555. Built 1910, 76grt, Banff-reg BF.136. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

MONTBRETIA, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Aubretia-type, ordered 12.16, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.63 (1.18). Launched 3.9.17 Irvine. 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 ROCHFORT. Sold 25.1.21 Clan Line, renamed CHIHUAHUA.

MONTCALM, dummy battleship No. 8 AUDACIOUS, later oiler, mercantile conversion.  Launched 17.5.97 Palmer. 5478grt, 445(pp)x52ft. TE, 13kts. 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 29.1.16 for conversion to RFA oiler, X.04 (1916). Renamed CRENELLA 11.16 (as Y7.143). Sold 22.10.19, renamed CRENELLA, renamed REY ALFONSO 1923 (rfa)

MONTCOFFER, hired drifter, Adty No 2479. Built 1909, 53grt, Banff-reg BF.85. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, hospital vessel.

MONTENOL, RFA oiler/tanker, Belgol-class, X.45 (1.18). Launched 5.7.17 Gray. 4900 tons, 355(oa), 320(pp)x41x20ft. TE 3375ihp, 14kts. Torpedoed in North Atlantic, sank 21.5.42 (rfa)

MONTEZUMA, dummy battleship No. 3 IRON DUKE, later oiler, mercantile conversion. Built 1899, 8360grt. Dummy battleship conversion ordered 21.10.14, hired 2.11.14 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. Purchased by Admiralty 7.7.15, paid off in UK by 10.15. Oiler ABADOL.

MONTROSE, destroyer leader, Scott-class, ordered 4.17, F.45 (9.18). Launched 10.6.18 Hawthorn Leslie. 1800 tons, 332(oa), 320(pp)x32x12ft. Turbine 40000shp, 36kts. Armament: 5-4.7in, 1-3in AA, 6-21in tt. Grand Fleet or at Harwich, 1918. Sold 31.1.46, BU Hughes Bolckow.

MONTROSE, ex-passenger-cargo liner, Admiralty blockship. Built 1897, 7,207grt, 443ft length (D – built 1905, 4,452grt, 365ft), Owned by Canadian Pacific Railway, London-reg. Famous for carrying murderer Dr. Crippen and his mistress across the Atlantic in 1910, only for them to be arrested after the captain had sent a wireless message ahead. Purchased 28 October 1914 for scuttling in the gap between Admiralty Pier and Southern Breakwater at Dover, fitted with large gantries for hanging anti-torpedo nets, filled with cement and ready for scuttling. 20 December 1914 (wi – 28 December 1916) - broke loose from moorings within the harbour during a gale, drifted through the entrance and on towards Goodwin Sands, grounded near East Goodwin LV on South Sand Head (wi - in 51.14.56N, 01.34.12E), and broke in two. Wreck still lies in very shallow water. SS SPANISH PRINCE was bought as replacement and scuttled in March 1915 (Lr/C/D/dq/wi).

MOON, destroyer, Yarrow M-class, ordered 9.14, H.C8 (2.15), G.12 (1.17), G.11 (1.18), G.11 (4.18), F.69 (6.18). Launched 23.4.15 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry.

MOONBEAM, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3922. Launched 4.9.18, Lewis. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1922, renamed SKIMMER.

MOONFLEET, tug, W.56 (1.18). Launched 2.10.17 Edwards, Millwall. 123 tons gross. 100(pp)x20ft. TE. Purchased 3.11.17 from Argentina. Believe flew blue ensign, used as a salvage tug. Sold 16.8.23, renamed SALVAGE CHIEF.

MOONLIGHT, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3986, building Richards. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. Completed for commercial service, renamed CARRY ON 1919. Served as CARRY ON in WW2.

MOONRISE, Admiralty wood drifter, Adty No, 3987, building Richards. Believed cancelled 17.12.18. Completed for commercial service, renamed ASCENDANT 1920.

MOONSET, Admiralty steel drifter. Delivered 10.2.20, Brooke. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 20.10.20, renamed FLORA TAYLOR 1920.

MOONSHINE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3923. Launched 4.9.18, Lewis. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1924, same name.

MOOR, mooring vessel, Moor-class. 12.6.19 Bow McLachlan. 720 tons, 148(oa), 137(pp)x29x10ft. TE 600ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA (not mounted). Mined 8.4.42 off Malta.

MOORDALE, mooring vessel, Moor-class. 15.8.19 Bow McLachlan. 720 tons, 148(oa), 137(pp)x29x10ft. TE 600ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA (not mounted). Sold 1961.

MOORFOWL, mooring vessel, Moor-class. 11.9.19 Bow McLachlan. 720 tons, 148(oa), 137(pp)x29x10ft. TE 600ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA (not mounted). Sold c1963.

MOORGATE, store carrier, Y8.100. Built 1907, 3813grt. Ex-collier (Y3.668) (ex-ARNELL), in service as store carrier 26.9.18-20.12.18, collier again 13.1.19. Sold, delivered 25.7.19, renamed TEWKESBURY, total loss about 25.3.20.

MOORHEN, river gunboat, N.6A (11.19), close sister to TEAL. Launched 13.8.01 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 8.33 at Hong Kong.

MOORHILL, mooring vessel, Moor-class. 12.9.19 Bow McLachlan. 720 tons, 148(oa), 137(pp)x29x10ft. TE 600ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA (not mounted). Sold c1961.

MOORLAKE, mooring vessel, Moor-class. 10.11.19 Bow McLachlan. 720 tons, 148(oa), 137(pp)x29x10ft. TE 600ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA (not mounted). Sold 1946 in the East Indies.

MOORSOM (right, Jon Richards), destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme, H.A2 (1914), H.84 (1.18), D.27 (9.18). Launched 20.12.14 John Brown. 1010 tons, 272(oa), 265(pp)x26x8ft. Turbine 25000, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class served Harwich 1914-17, five loaned to Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean 1917-18, then Grand Fleet or Dover Force. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916, Belgian Coast 1917/18, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

MOORSTONE, mooring vessel, Moor-class. 12.11.19 Bow McLachlan. 720 tons, 148(oa), 137(pp)x29x10ft. TE 600ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA (not mounted). Sold 1949 at Malta, renamed KURTARAN.

MOORVIEW, mooring vessel, Moor-class. 1919 Bow McLachlan. 720 tons, 148(oa), 137(pp)x29x10ft. TE 600ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA (not mounted). Wrecked 21.3.20 on the Runnelstone, Lands End.

MOOSE, hired rescue tug. Built 1915, 208grt. In service 2.10.15-8.1.20, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

MOPSA, hired trawler, Adty No 1606. Built 1907, 206grt, Hull-reg H.966. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

MOPSWORTH, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.51, patrol boat.

MORANDY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 146. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MORAVIA, hired trawler, Adty No 1272. Built 1917, 206grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1018. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 6.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

MORAY, hired trawler, Adty No 1630. Built 1915, 201grt, Granton-reg GN.55. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

MORAY GEM, hired drifter. Built 1911, 73grt, Inverness-reg INS.206. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel.

MORAY VIEW, hired drifter. Built 1909, 93grt, Inverness-reg INS.22. In service 7.15-1920 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

MORDAUNT (c1917) - see DAUNTLESS, hired screw tug

MORDRED (ex-MERLIN), hired yacht, Pendant No 3 (1.18). Built 1897, 181grt/195TM. In service 22.4.17-2.5.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as MERLIN in WW2.

MOREA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, MI.80 (1.18), MI.43 (4.18). Built 1908, 10890grt, 18.5kts. Armament: 4-6in. In service 28.3.16-18.10.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

MORESBY (ex-MARLION, renamed 9.14), destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14, H.C1 (1914), F.02 (1.17), H.27 (1.18). Launched 20.11.15 White. 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.

MORESBY (1925), survey ship – see SILVIO, fleet sweeping sloop.

MORGAN JONES, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3845. Launched 10.3.18, Fletcher & Fearnall. 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.

MORMOND HILL (ex-KATE BAIRD), hired drifter, Adty No 2431. Built 1908, 98grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.584. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

MORN, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4173. Delivered 17.3.21, Crichton Thompson. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 1921, same name, renamed HOMEFINDER 1922. Served as DEFENSOR in WW2.

MORNA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 73. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MORNING STAR, destroyer, Yarrow M-class, ordered 9.14, H.C9 (2.15), G.13 (1.17), G.12 (1.18), G.18 (4.18), H.48 (6.18). Launched 26.6.15 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 1.12.21 Stanlee.

MORNING STAR, decoy or Q-ship (true identity not known). In service 17.8.16-24.10.16 and 3.2.17-31.3.17.

MORNING STAR, hired trawler. Built 1900, 145grt, Scarborough-reg SH.61. In service 6.16-1919 as boom defence vessel.

MORNING STAR, hired drifter, Adty No 2286. Built 1907, 97grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.237. In service 2.15-1.16 as net vessel. Mined 8.1.16 off Brindisi.

MORNING STAR II, hired drifter, Adty No 2127. Built 1906, 84grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.128. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

MORNING STAR III, hired drifter, Adty No 71. Built 1907, 90grt, Leith-reg LH.250. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel.

MORNING STAR IV, hired drifter, Adty No 2903. Built 1907, 84grt, Buckie-reg BCK.201. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

MORNING STAR V, hired drifter, Adty No 2716. Built 1904, 68grt, Peterhead-reg PD.135. Armament: 1-47mm. In service 10.15-1919 as net vessel, patrol boat.

MORNING STAR VI, fishing trawler. Built 1895, 120grt, Aberdeen-reg A.773. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

MORNINGTON, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.62, patrol boat.

MOROCOCALA, hired trawler, Adty No 2656. Built 1915, 265grt, Aberdeen-reg A.238. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-11.17. Mined 19.11.17 off Daunt LV.

MORRIS, destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme, H.A3 (1914), H.85 (1.18), D.35 (9.18). Launched 19.11.14 John Brown. 1010 tons, 272(oa), 265(pp)x26x8ft. Turbine 25000, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class served Harwich 1914-17, five loaned to Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean 1917-18, then Grand Fleet or Dover Force. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916, Belgian Coast 1917/18, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

MORRIS DANCE (ex-T.99), tunnel minesweeper, Dance-class, ordered as "tunnel tugs" (screw in tunnel) by War Department for Mesopotamia, transferred 4.19, T.0N (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.

MORRISON, hired drifter, Adty No 597. Built 1909, 80grt, Peterhead-reg PD.580. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper.

MORTMAIN, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.44, patrol boat.

MORVEN, hired trawler, Adty No 2789. Built 1902, 198grt, Aberdeen-reg A.567. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.15-1919 as minesweeper.

MORVINA, hired trawler, Adty No 1439. Built 1914, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.300. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

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

MOSELLE, hired screw tug. Built 1887, 71grt. In service 5.11.15-4.2.16. 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.

MOSQUITO, destroyer, Beagle-class, designated G-class, H.A3 (1.18). Launched 27.1.10 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. Sold 31.8.20 Ward, Rainham.

MOSS, hired drifter, Adty No 248. Built 1911, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.734. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1920 as patrol boat. Served as GUIDING LIGHT in WW2.

MOTAGUA (ex-EMIL L. BOAS), armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.84 (on coming into service), MI.81 (1.18), MI.44 (4.18). Built 1912, 5,977grt, 15kts, owned by Elders & Fyffes. Armament: 6-6in, 2-3pdr AA. Crew (7.15): 29 officers & 200 crew (bi)In service 21.11.14-18.12.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

MOTH, coastal destroyer (1906) – see TB.12, torpedo boat, TB.1-12-class.

MOTH, river gunboat, Insect-class, ordered 2.15 as "China Gunboat" for service on Danube. Served elsewhere, P.7A (1.16), P.8A (1.18). Launched 9.10.15 Sunderland SB. 645 tons, 237(oa), 230(pp)x36x4ft. TE 2000ihp,14kts, twin screws in tunnels. Armament: 2-6in, 2-12pdr. Mesopotamia 1916-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1916/17. Log Book Availability. Scuttled 21.12.41 at Hong Kong, raised by Japanese, renamed SUMA. Mined 19.3.45.

MOUNSEY, destroyer, Yarrow M-class, ordered 9.14, H.0C (2.15), G.14 (1.17), H.C0 (4.18), G.1A (6.18). Launched 11.9.15 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T. C. BU in Germany.

MOUNT EDGCUMBE, harbour service, training ship, Devonport (ex-WINCHESTER, ex-CONWAY, ex-4th rate sailing ship-of-the-line), built 1822, 2300 tons. Sold 8.4.21.

MOUNT ROYAL, dummy battleship No. 7 MARLBOROUGH, later oiler, mercantile conversion. Built 1898, 7998grt. 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. Based at Scapa Flow to 10.15, then paid off. Purchased by Admiralty 10.7.16. Oiler RANGOL.

MOUNTPARK, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1912, 1,376grt - lost 21.8.17, Bristol Channel (H/Lr/wi)

MOURILYAN (RAN), patrol vessel, ex-civilian. 1349grt. Armed with 1-4.7 in/2-3pdr. In service 5.18-1921 in Australian waters

MOY, destroyer, River-class, two medium funnels, designated E-class, N.02 (1914), D.25 (9.15), D.58 (1.18), H.76 (9.18). Launched 10.11.04 Laird. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 27.5.19 T. Oakley.

MOY HALL, hired drifter. Built 1910, 71grt, Inverness-reg INS.117. In service 8.17-1920 on misc. service.

MOZAFFIR (also MUZAFRI), armed launch, ex-Persian stern-wheeler. In service from 3.3.15 in Persian Gulf area. Later tug for horseboat armed with 4.7 in gun. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1915/16.

MUNIFICENT, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1892, 3,270grt - lost 1.3.17, Dover Straits (H/L/Lr/te/un)

MUNLOCHY (ex-MACDUFF), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3443, T.98 (9.18), T.A5 (11.19). Launched 12.6.18 Fleming & Ferguson. 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 23.11.22 J. Smith, Poole.

MUNSTER (ex-MONITOR, renamed 9.14), destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14, H.8C (1914), G.33 (1.17), G.7A (6.18). Launched 24.11.15 Thornycroft. 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 15.11.21 Cashmore.

MUREX, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1892, 3,664grt - lost 21.12.16, Eastern Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/sl/te/un)

MURIEL, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 139. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MURIEL, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1898, 1,831grt - lost 17.9.18, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

MURITAI, squadron supply ship, Y9.9. Built 1910, 7280grt. In commissioned service 3.8.14-12.2.15, flew white ensign, renamed PORT VICTOR 1914

MURK, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3925. Delivered 13.11.18, Lewis, 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 16.10.20, renamed GIRLS FRIEND 1922. Served as TRUST in WW2.

MURRAY, destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme, H.A4 (1914), H.86 (1.18), D.33 (9.18). Launched 6.8.14 Palmer. 1010 tons, 272(oa), 265(pp)x26x8ft. Turbine 25000, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class served Harwich 1914-17, five loaned to Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean 1917-18, then Grand Fleet or Dover Force. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry.

MUSGRAVE, hired rescue tug,. Built 1897, 220grt. In service 17.12.15-1.12.16, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917, rescue tug 1917-18.

MUSKERRY, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 496, T.0C (6.18). Launched 28.11.16 Lobnitz. 750 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 1800ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr (or 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr). Most of class formed 2nd & 3rd Minesweeping Flotillas, Granton. Sold 22.1.23 Rees, Llanelly.

MUSKETEER, destroyer, Yarrow M-class, ordered 9.14, H.1C (2.15), G.15 (1.17), G.19 (4.18), H.42 (6.18). Launched 12.11.15 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 25.11.21 Hayes, Porthcawl.

MUTINE, survey vessel, ex-Condor-class sloop. Launched 1.3.00, Laird. Was 980 tons, 204(oa), 180(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1400ihp, 13kts. Armament: 6-4in, 4-3pdr. Converted to survey vessel 1906-07. Log Book Availability. Paid off, commissioned as depot ship, Bermuda 12.17. RNVR drillship 9.25. Sold 16.8.32.

MUZAFRI or MUZAFFRI - see MOZAFFIR, armed launch, ex-Persian stern-wheeler.

MY LADY MOLLY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 36. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MYNA, hired trawler, Adty No 1174. Built 1912, 333grt, Hull-reg H.379. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 2.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served as BORTIND in WW2.

MYNGS, destroyer, M-class, 1913 Programme, H.A5 (1914), H.87 (1.18), D.41 (9.18). Launched 24.9.14 Palmer. 1010 tons, 272(oa), 265(pp)x26x8ft. Turbine 25000, 34kts. Armament: 3-4in, 1-2pdr, 4-21in tt. All class served Harwich 1914-17, five loaned to Dover 1916-17, all to Mediterranean 1917-18, then Grand Fleet or Dover Force. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Rainham.

MYNONIE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 8. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

MYOSOTIS, 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.68 (1.16), T.64 (1.18). Launched 4.4.16 Bow McLachlan. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Sold 30.1.23 B. Fryer.

MYRMIDON, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, P.83 (1914), D.85 (9.15). Launched 26.5.00 Palmer. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Based at Dover. Sunk 26.3.17 in collision with SS HAMBORN in the Channel. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/16.

MYRTLE, 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.38 (9.15), T.65 (1.18). Launched 11.10.15 Lobnitz. 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, MYRTLE later to Baltic. Mined 16.7.19 in Gulf of Finland.

MYRTLE SPRIG, hired drifter, Adty No 1827. Built 1910, 77grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.473. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1919 as net vessel.

MYRTLE, hired screw tug. Built 1867, 32grt. In service 8.16-8.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

MYSTIC (ex-MYRTLE, renamed 5.15), destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 9.14, H.2C (1914), G.16 (1.17), G.3A (4.18). Launched 20.6.15 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 8.11.21 Slough T.C. BU in Germany.

MYSTIC (ex-HT.12), 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. Built 1899, 75grt. Probably sold in 1920's although six of group served in WW2.

 


 

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N.1 (1918) – see NAUTILUS, submarine, experimental ocean-going.

NAAS, minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, building Eltringham. Cancelled 17.12.18.

NAB, hired screw tug. Built 1912, 59grt. In service 9.18-7.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

NADINE, decoy or Q-ship - see CORMORANT IV, hired trawler.

NADINE (ex-NIOBE), hired trawler, Adty No 693. Built 1898, 150grt, Grimsby-reg GY.138. In service 11.14-9.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel. Mined 1.9.15 off the North Shipwash Buoy.

NADINE, fishing trawler. Built 1910, 198grt, Ostend-reg O.151. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

NADIR, Admiralty wood drifter, non-standard type, Adty No, 3931, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 29.5.18, Richards. Approx 95grt, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 1921, renamed SALPA. Served as SALPA in WW2.

NAIAD, minelayer, ex-2nd-class protected cruiser, Apollo-class, P.52 (1914), N.71 (1.18). Launched 29.9.90 Vickers. 3400 tons, 314(oa), 300(pp)x43x16ft. TE 9000ihp, 20kts (designed). Conversion to minelayer completed 23.8.10 Chatham DY, armament 4-4.7in, 100 mines. Minelayer, based at Dover and Sheerness 1914-15 (seven Apollo-class minelayers laid nearly 8000 mines in 22 operations), then subsidiary service, ended war as depot ship. Sold 9.6.22 King, Troon.

NAIADE (ex-ST. CLEAR), hired trawler, Adty No 3269. Built 1907, 240grt, Ostend-reg O.144. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.16-1919 as minesweeper.

NAIDIA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 120 (first use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

NAIRN, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1904, 3,627grt - lost 27.8.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

NAILSEA (ex-NEWQUAY), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4356, T.A7 (early 1919), T.18 (11.19). Launched 7.8.18 Inglis. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Sold 25.11.27 Hughes Bolckow.

NAIRANA, aircraft carrier, mercantile conversion, N.94 (4.17), N.72 (1.18). Launched 1917 Denny, purchased while building, commissioned 25.8.17. 3070 tons/3547grt, 352(oa), 315(pp)x45x14ft. Turbine 6700shp, 19kts. Armament: 2-3in, 2-12pdr AA, 7 aircraft. Grand Fleet 1917-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 1921.

NAIRANA, hired trawler, Adty No 2513. Built 1913, 225grt, Milford Haven-reg M.238. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed NAIRANA II 3.17. Served in WW2.

NAIRN (ex-ST. SERF), hired yacht, Pendant No 069. Built 1913, 437grt/489TM. Armament: 2-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 15.4.15-2.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as TIERCEL in WW2.

NAIRN (1919) – see DRIVER, Admiralty trawler.

NAKERBY, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.68, patrol boat.

NALDERA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, MI.58 (after 9.18). Built 1918, 15993grt, 18kts. Armament: 8-6in, 2-6pdr AA, 2-7.5in bomb throwers. In service 29.5.18-14.3.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol.

NANCOWRY, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. 70grt. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

NANCY HAGUE, hired trawler, Adty No 1360. Built 1911, 299grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.133. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

NANERIC (ex-AOTEA), commissioned escort or convoy escort ship, mercantile conversion, MI.24 (6.18). Built 1895, 5609grt, 10kts. Armament: 2-6in, 2-4in, 2-11in A/S howitzers. In service 7.12.17-11.3.19. Log Book Availability.

NAPIER, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.34 (9.15), G.A0 (6.18). Launched 27.11.15 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 8.11.21 Slough T. C. BU in Germany.

NARBROUGH, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.39 (9.15), F.11 (1.17), F.02 (1.18). Launched 2.3.16 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. Wrecked 12.1.18, Pentland Skerries. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916.

NARCISSUS, hired yacht, Pendant No 050. Built 1905, 661grt/816TM. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 13.1.15-27.2.19, renamed NARCISSUS II 9.15. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served as GRIVE in WW2.

NARCISSUS, 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.41 (9.15), T.66 (1.18). Launched 22.9.15 Napier and Miller. 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 6.9.22 A. A. Bond.

NARKUNDA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, MI.48 (4.18). 16227grt. Converting at war's end, work stopped 6.12.18, delivered for mercantile service 1920.

NARVAL, hired trawler, Adty No 3268. Built 1910, 211grt, Ostend-reg O.141. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.16-11.16 as minesweeper. Disappeared 26.11.16 between Grimsby and Harwich.

NARWHAL, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.47 (9.15), G.36 (1.17), G.35 (1.18), H.29 (6.18). Launched 30.12.15 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. BU 1920 at Devonport DY after collision damage.

NASCOPIE, store carrier, Y8.78. Built 1912, 2475grt. in service as store carrier 15.3.18-20.6.18 and 7.12.18-6.6.19.

NASTURTIUM, 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.76 (1.16). Launched 21.12.15 McMillan. 1250 tons, 268(oa), 255(pp)x33x11ft. TE 2000ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-4.7in (or 2-4in), 2-3pdr AA. Arabis-types served in Grand Fleet, at Queenstown, in North Sea, and Mediterranean. Mined 27.4.16 near Malta.

NATAL, cruiser, ex-armoured cruiser, Warrior or improved Duke of Edinburgh-class, 69 (1914). Launched 30.9.05 Vickers. 13,550 tons, 505(oa), 480(pp)x73x26ft. TE 23000ihp, 23kts. Armament: 6-9.2in, 4-7.5in, 1-12pdr, 29-3pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 1in deck, 6in guns. 2nd CS Grand Fleet from 1914. Sunk 30.12.15 by internal explosion, Cromarty Firth.

NATAL, hired trawler, Adty No 305. Built 1903, 208grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1277. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-1919. Renamed NATAL II 2.15. Served in WW2.

NATHANIEL COLE, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3507. Launched 20.2.17, Smiths Dock, first class delivery, delivered 4.5.17. 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. Foundered 6.2.18 off Buncrana, Lough Swilly.

NAUTILUS (1913) – see GRAMPUS, destroyer, Beagle-class.

NAUTILUS, submarine, experimental ocean-going, I.AC (replaced by class and number, mid-1915), 20 (9.15, cancelled 1.16). Launched 31.12.14 Vickers. 1270/1594 tons, 242(oa), 240(pp)x26ft. Diesel/electric 3700/1000hp, 17/10kts. Armament: 8-18in tt, 1-12pdr. N.1 in 1918. Nominally 1st Flotilla, Portsmouth, but never operational. Sold 9.6.22 Cashmore.

NAUTILUS, hired trawler, Adty No 3267. Built 1905, 257grt, Ostend-reg O.128. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.16-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed NAUTILUS II 7.16.

NAUTPUR (ex-NAUTILUS), BDV gate vessel, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1874, 718grt. 1-12pdr. In service as BDV 26.2.15-30.9.19.

NEAPTIDE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 4174. Delivered 21.8.20, Ouse SB. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 19.11.20, same name, renamed SMILING THRU 1923. Stranded 20.4.24.

NEARCHUS (RIM), patrol boat or minesweeper, ex-steamer. Built 1914, 925t dis. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

NEATH CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 1763. Built 1913, 225grt, Swansea-reg SA.6. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-8.16. Sunk 14.8.16 in collision off the Orkneys.

NEATH CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 2981. Built 1916, 275grt, Swansea-reg SA.65. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.16-1919 as minesweeper.

NEBULA, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3934. Delivered 19.11.18, Rose Street Foundry. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. To Fishery Board for Scotland 20.8.20, NACRE 1920. Served as CALLIOPSIS in WW2.

NEGRO, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.13 (9.15). Launched 8.3.16 Palmer. 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 21.12.16 in collision with HOSTE in North Sea.

NEIL GOW, hired trawler, Adty No 161. Built 1911, 255grt, Grimsby-reg GY.624. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 8.14-1920 as minesweeper.

NEIL SMITH, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3524. Launched 5.7.17, 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 1921 same name. Served in WW2.

NELLIE BRADDOCK, hired trawler, Adty No 521. Built 1913, 314grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.175. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

NELLIE DODDS, hired trawler, Adty No 426. Built 1911, 220grt, North Shields-reg SN.159. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served as EBOR ABBEY in WW2.

NELLIE MCGEE, hired drifter, Adty No 2059. Built 1908, 93grt, Peterhead-reg PD.521. In service 11.14-1922, Hospital tender, Purchased 1915, sold 27.6.22. Served in WW2.

NELLIE NUTTEN, hired trawler, Adty No 81. Built 1901, 184grt, Granton-reg GN.89. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 8.14-7.16 as minesweeper. Sunk 11.7.16 by gunfire of U.40, U.49, U.52 and U.69 off Aberdeen.

NELLIE REID, hired drifter, Adty No 2367. Built 1907, 94grt, Inverness-reg INS.362. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

NELLIE WILSON, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.157. Built 1904, 53grt, Berwick-reg BK.102. In service 10.14-1916.

NELLY, hired drifter, Adty No 1473. Built 1903, 75grt, North Shields-reg SN.350. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel

NELSON, decoy or Q-ship - see G. & E., fishing smack (Lowestoft-registered LT.649) conversion.

NELSON, hired drifter, Adty No 1018. Built 1906, 71grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.516. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel.

NEMEA (ex-HERCULES), hired paddle tug. Built 1877, 145grt. In service 28.6.15-12.3.19. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

NEMESIS, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.72 (1914), H.88 (1.18). Launched 9.8.10 Hawthorn Leslie. 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, on loan to Japanese in Mediterranean 6.17-1919 as KANRAN. Sold 26.11.21 British Legion, Plymouth.

NEPAULIN (ex-NEPTUNE), paddle minesweeper, mercantile conversion to take advantage of shallow draught, high speed and manoeuvrability, Adty No. 574. Built 1892, 378grt. Armament: not listed. In service 7.12.15. Served with Auxiliary Patrol, carried Fishery flag superior pendant. Mined 20.4.17 near Dyck LV.

NEPEAN, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.18 (9.15), F.03 (1.17), H.44 (4.18). Launched 22.1.16 Thornycroft. 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.

NEPTOR (ex-NEPTUNO), hired rescue tug, W.78 (9.18). Built 1915, 325grt. In service, purchased 8.11.15-1920, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917. Sold

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

NEPTUNE (was to be named FOUDROYANT), dreadnought battleship, Neptune-class, 02 (1914), 89 (1.18), 79 (4.18). Launched 30.9.09 Portsmouth DY. 19,900 tons, 546(oa), 510(pp)x86x27ft. Turbine 25000shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-12in, 16-4in, 3-21in tt (4-4in replaced by 2-3pdr AA). Armour: 10in sides, 3in deck. 11in guns. 1st BS Grand Fleet until 1916, then 4th BS. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 9.22 Hughes Bolckow.

NEPTUNIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1523. Built 1913, 315grt, Hull-reg H.626. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15-10.18 as minesweeper. Sunk 27.10.18 in collision near Albacarry Light House.

NEREE (ex-ATHALIA), hired trawler, Adty No 3266. Built 1909, 230grt, Ostend-reg O.143. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.16-1919 as minesweeper, then special service vessel.

NEREID, Canadian patrol vessel, hired tug. Built 1912, 40grt. Listed sometime after 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

NEREIDE, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.74 (1914), H.89 (1.18). Launched 6.9.10 Hawthorn Leslie. 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 1.12.21 Stanlee.

NEREUS, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.19 (9.15), F.12 (1.17), F.33 (1.18), H.21 (4.18), H.37 (11.18). Launched 24.2.16 Thornycroft. 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.

NERISSA, destroyer, Yarrow M-class, ordered 11.14, G.35 (9.15), F.04 (1.17), F.05 (1.18), H.09 (6.18). Launched 9.2.16 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 15.11.21 Cashmore.

NERISSA, hired trawler, Adty No 1793. Built 1906, 173grt, Hull-reg H.879. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-2.18. Renamed NERISSA II 12.15. Wrecked 28.2.18 off Lemnos.

NERO (ex-N. E. R. No. 3), hired rescue tug. Built 1915, 177grt. In service 20.10.15-22.8.19, HM Dockyard, harbour or general towing service before 1917.

NESMAR, hired drifter, Adty No 2514. Built 1911, 87grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1112. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as stores & water carrier, net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed NESMAR II 12.17.

NESS, destroyer, River-class, two medium funnels, designated E-class, N.81 (1914), D.26 (9.15), D.59 (1.18), H.77 (9.18). Launched 5.1.05 White. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 27.5.19 T. R. Sales.

NESSUS, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.00 (9.15), G.37 (1.17), G.36 (1.18), G.5A (6.18). Launched 24.8.15 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 8.9.18 in collision with AMPHITRITE in North Sea. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916.

NESTOR, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.30 (9.15). Launched 22.12.15 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 31.5.16 at Jutland. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916.

NETHERBY HALL (ex-GLENEARN), squadron supply ship, Y9.10. Built 1905, 4461grt. In commissioned service 3.8.14-22.1.15, flew white ensign. Sunk 10.1.17 by MOWE 300 miles off Pernambuco.

NETTLE (ex-PENNAR), tender to depot ship or training establishment, described as special service vessel, N.74(1.18). Built 1902, 130 tons. Transferred to Navy from War Department 1905-06. Sold 1934, renamed TOPMAST I.

NETSUKIS, hired drifter, Adty No 206. Built 1913, 85grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.271. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper, net vessel. Served in WW2.

NEVA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 13. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

NEVER CAN TELL, fishing vessel. Built 1905, 62grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.877. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

NEVERTHELESS, hired drifter, Adty No 1019. Built 1911, 88grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1148. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel.

NEW COMET, decoy or Q-ship - see ROSSKEEN, hired trawler.

NEW COMET, hired trawler, Adty No 1496. Built 1910, 177grt, Granton-reg GN.75. In service 5.15-1.17 as minesweeper. Mined 20.1.17 off Orford Nest.

NEW DAWN, hired drifter, Adty No 774. Built 1908, 93grt, Aberdeen-reg A.221. Armament: 1-.45in MG. In service 11.14-3.18 as minesweeper. Mined 23.3.18 at entrance to the Needles Channel.

NEW LAWRENCE – see LAWRENCE (RIM), sloop.

NEW MOON, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3936. Delivered 27.1.20, Rose Street Foundry. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. To Fishery Board for Scotland 27.1.20, renamed THE MILNES 1920. Served as UGIEVALE in WW2.

NEW SPRAY, hired drifter, Adty No 1146, 570. Built 1912, 70grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.135. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

NEW ZEALAND (1911) – see ZEALANDIA, pre-dreadnought battleship, King Edward VII-class.

NEW ZEALAND, battlecruiser, Indefatigable-class, 08 (1914), 90 (1.18), 53 (4.18). Launched 1.7.11 Fairfield. 18,800 tons, 590(oa), 555(pp)x80x26ft. Turbine 43000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 8-12in, 16-4in, 3-21in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2in deck, 7in guns. 1st BCS Grand Fleet 1914-15, 2nd BCS 1915-18. 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.

NEW ZEALAND, hired trawler. Built 1898, 290grt, Hull-reg H.413. In service 8.16-1920 as boom defence vessel. Renamed HOKIANGA 4.18.

NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1913, 4,481grt - lost 14.6.17, Aegean Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un)

NEWARK (ex-NEWLYN), twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 3455, T.7N (early 1919), T.5N (11.19). Launched 19.6.18 Inglis. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 6.28 Alloa, Charlestown.

NEWBRIDGE, hired trawler, Adty No 963. Built 1906, 228grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.55. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-11.17 as minesweeper. Sunk 19.11.17 in collision off Prawle Point.

NEWBRIDGE, ex-collier, Admiralty blockship. Built 1906, 3737grt, 342ft. Owned by Temperley SS Co, London-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Dover. Sent to East Africa as blockship for the first operations against trapped German cruiser SMS KOENIGSBERG. She was filled with crushed rock and dynamite charges, with 14 volunteer crew, and Cdr Raymond Fitzmaurice in command. In the early morning of 10 November 1914, under fire but under cover of 6in cruiser gunfire, she reached her scuttling position 8 miles down the Ssuninga channel of the Rufuji river delta where it met the Ssimba-Uranga arm, swung across the river and anchored bow and stern, charges fired at 0550 and settled to the bottom. This still left two navigable channels - the northern Kikunja and the southern Kiomboni - by which KÖNIGSBERG could reach the sea 10 miles away (L/Lr/Rn/D/dx/kp).

NEWBURY, paddle minesweeper, Ascot or Racecourse-class, ordered 9.15, based on design of successful hired paddle minesweeper GLEN USK, Adty No. 899, T.26 (9.18). Launched 3.7.16 Inglis. 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.

NEWCASTLE, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Bristol-class. Launched 25.11.09 Armstrong. 4,800 tons, 453(oa), 430(pp)x47x15ft. Turbine 22000shp, 25kts. Armament: 2-6in, 10-4in, 1-3in AA, 2-18in tt. Armour: 2in deck. Pacific 1914-16, Mediterranean 1916-17, South America 1917-18. Log Book Availability. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Lelant.

NEWCASTLE, harbour service, powder hulk, Devonport (ex-wooden screw frigate), built 1860, 4020 tons. Sold 1929.

NEWHAVEN II, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 161grt, Grimsby-reg GY.232. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

NEWHAVEN, N. B. hired trawler, Adty No 82. Built 1909, 182grt, Granton-reg GN.72. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

NEWINGTON, Canadian patrol vessel, either Government or hired craft. Built 1899, 193grt. Listed from 12.14 for service in Canadian waters.

NEWLAND, hired trawler, Adty No 942. Built 1903, 245grt, Hull-reg H.713. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper, then hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

NEWMARKET, screw minesweeper, mercantile conversion, M.32 (1914), T.06 (9.15). Built 1907, 833grt. Armament: 2-12pdr. In service 8.10.14. Mediterranean from 1915. Sunk 16.7.17 by UC.38 in the Eastern Med.

NEXUS (ex-ROXANA), hired drifter, Adty No 3211. Built 1907, 86grt, Buckie-reg BCK.159. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 8.15-3.18 as net vessel. Mined 13.3.18 in the Thames estuary.

NIBLICK, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 154grt, Grimsby-reg GY.520. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

NICATOR, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.55 (9.15), F.05 (1.17), H.A4 (1.18). Launched 3.2.16 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, Milford Haven.

NICHOLAS COUTEUR, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 4236. Delivered 20.5.19, Cochrane. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed MARY A. JOHNSON. Lost 11.20.

NICHOLAS DEAN, Admiralty trawler, Mersey class, Adty No 3740. Launched 11.3.18, Ferguson. 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 1921 renamed NOTRE DAME DE FRANCE.

NICOBAR, decoy or Q-ship – see HYDERABAD, war construction.

NICOLAI, hired paddle tug. Built 1870, 152grt. In service 4.17-31.8.18. Harbour and dockyard service, normally flew the red ensign.

NIDD, store carrier, Y8.43. Built 1900, 996grt. in service as store carrier 6.2.15-29.3.15, collier (Y3.598) from 30.3.15, BDV store carrier 3.7.15-29.3.16.

NIGEL, listed as miscellaneous. Built 1903, 1400grt. In commissioned service 26.2.15-22.4.15. Mined 12.11.15 off Boulogne.

NIGELLA, 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.52 (1.16), T.68 (1.18). Launched 10.12.15 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 29.11.22 Hallamshire Metal Co.

NIGELLA II (ex-EIGHT), hired drifter, Adty No 2709. Built 1901, 77grt, Peterhead-reg PD.152. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.15-1919 as net vessel, hospital vessel.

NIGER, minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat, Alarm-class. Launched 17.12.92 Vickers. 810 tons, 230(pp)x27x10ft. TE 3500ihp, 19kts. Armament: 2-4.7in, 4-3pdr, 3-14in tt. Converted with sweeps 1909. Sunk 11.11.14 by 11.12 off Deal.

NIGERIA, store carrier, Y8.70. Built 1901, 3755grt. In service from 8.11.16. While serving as depot ship at Murmansk, caught fire 8.3.17, constructive loss.

NIGHT HAWK, hired trawler, Adty No 57. Built 1911, 287grt, Grimsby-reg GY.643. In service 8.14-12.14 as minesweeper. Mined 25.12.14 off Scarborough.

NIGHT HAWK, hired trawler, Adty No 1936. Built 1916, 307grt, Grimsby-reg GY.822. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.16-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Served in WW2.

NIGHTFALL, Admiralty wood drifter, non-standard type, Adty No, 3932, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 4.7.18, Richards. Approx 95grt, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921, same name.

NIGHTINGALE, river gunboat, Heron-class, N.N8 (11.19). Launched 27.10.97 Yarrow. 85 tons, 108(oa), 100(pp)x20x2ft. TE 240ihp, 9kts. Armament: 2-6pdr, 4 MG. China Station, paid off 12.14. Sold 20.11.19 at Hong Kong.

NIL DESPERANDUM, hired drifter, Adty No 1094. Built 1903, 91grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.175. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

NILE, hired trawler. Built 1898, 196grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.11. In service 6.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

NILLA, patrol boat or minesweeper, civilian steamer taken up in India. Built 1908, 208grt. Armed with 2-3pdr. In service c1917-1919 in Indian Ocean.

NIMBLE (ex-ROSLIN CASTLE), ferry service vessel, described as special service vessel.  Launched 14.3.06 Hawthorns, Leith. 651 tons, 194(oa),185(pp)x26x6ft. TE 1300ihp, 13kts. Bought 3.08. Chatham-Sheerness ferry service 1914-17, POW exchange service at Boston, Mass. 1917-18. Sold11.10.48.

NIMBUS, Admiralty wood drifter, non-standard type, Adty No, 3933, building programme began May 1917, average cost of hull and machinery £11,500. Delivered 27.8.18, Richards. Approx 95grt, 94(oa), 86(pp)x20x10ft. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Served as minesweeper. To Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries 1921, renamed GIRL BELLA 1921, JETSAM 1923. Lost 28.7.24.

NIMROD, destroyer leader, Marksman-class, 1913-14 programme, H.5A (1914), H.90 (1.18). Launched 12.4.15 Denny. c1604-1608 tons, 325(oa), 315(pp)x32x12ft. Turbine 36000shp, 34kts. Armament: 4-4in, 2-2pdr, 4-21in tt (2-14in tt, added 1917). Harwich 1915-18, then Grand Fleet. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1917.Sold 5.11.26 Alloa S. Bkg Co. Rosyth.

NINA, hired drifter, Adty No 994. Built 1904, 83grt, Peterhead-reg PD.497. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-8.17, Sunk 2.8.17 by explosion off Prawle Point.

NINA D'ASTY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 120 (second use of No.). See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

NINE SISTERS, hired drifter, Adty No 157. Built 1910, 92grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.608. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as patrol boat, net vessel.

NINUS, hired trawler, Adty No 1536. Built 1912, 292grt, Grimsby-reg GY.700. Armament: 2-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 6.15-1919 as hydrophone vessel. Served as LOVANIA in WW2.

NIOBE (RCN), cruiser, ex-1st-class protected cruiser, Diadem-class. Launched 20.2.97 Vickers. 11,000 tons, 466(oa), 435(pp)x69x26ft. TE 16500ihp, 20.5kts. Armament: 16-6in, 12-12pdr, 4-3pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 4in deck, 4.5in guns. RCN 6.9.10. Halifax in 1914, disarmed for harbour service 10.15. BU 1922 at Philadelphia.

NIPPER (ex-EVELYN), lighter/barge. Served 1917-1918.

NITA PITA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 149. Lost 2.12.15 by fire at Poole. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

NITH, destroyer, River-class, two medium funnels, designated E-class, N.77 (1914), D.27 (9.15), D.60 (1.18), H.78 (9.18). Launched 7.3.05 White. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 23.6.19 Ward, Preston.

NIVONIA, whaler. Built 1912, 175grt. Purchased, in service 3.8.17-26.5.19 in West Africa. Sold Eastern Whaling Co, same name.

NIZAM, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.28 (9.15), G.52 (1.17), G.53 (1.18), H.C6 (9.18). Launched 6.4.16 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, Rainham.

NOAH, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 17. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

NOBLE (ex-NISUS, renamed by 10.15), destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.09 (9.15), G.38 (1.17), G.37 (1.18), G.9A (6.18). Launched 25.11.15 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T.C.

NOBLE NORA, whaler. Built 1912, 160grt. Purchased, in service 25.6.17-13.3.19 at Cape Station. Sold 3.19 Premier Whaling Co, same name. Served in WW2.

NODE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3988. Delivered 18.10.18, Colby. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Sold 1922, renamed TIGER'S EYE. Served as GOLDEN VIEW in WW2.

NODZU, hired trawler, Adty No 1356. Built 1911, 257grt, Cardiff-reg CF.37. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1.19. Wrecked 1.1.19 of Nash Point, Bristol Channel; salved. Served as CLARINET in WW2.

NOGI, hired trawler, Adty No 192. Built 1908, 257grt, Cardiff-reg CF.24. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

NOMAD, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.31 (9.15). Launched 7.2.16 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. Sunk 31.5.16 at Jutland. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916.

NONPAREIL, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.37 (9.15), G.53 (1.17), G.54 (1.18), D.0A (9.18). Launched 16.5.16 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, Briton Ferry.

NONSUCH (ex-NARCISSUS, renamed 5.15), destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.12 (9.15), G.39 (1.17), G.38 (1.18), G.A5. Launched 7.12.15 Palmer. 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, Milford Haven.

NOONTIDE, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3989. Launched 11.6.18, Colby. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Armament: 1-6pdr. Sold 11.6.48, same name.

NOOGANA, hired trawler, Adty No 2663. Built 1914, 237grt, Milford Haven-reg M.9. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919. Served as ST. OLIVE in WW2.

NORA, hired screw tug. Built 1889, 99grt. In service 19.7.17-20.9.19. 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.

NORBRECK, hired trawler, Adty No 1374. Built 1905, 201grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.30. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 4.15-1919. Served as CRAIGMILLAR in WW2.

NORD, hired screw tug. Built 1905, 104grt. In service 1915-1919. 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.

NORD EST, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 34. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

NOREEN, hired drifter, Adty No 1550. Built 1914, 79grt, North Shields-reg SN.44. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel, boom defence vessel.

NORFOLK COAST, store carrier, Y8.6. Built 1910, 782grt. In service 11.9.14-26.10.14. Sunk 18.6.18 by U-boat off Flamborough Head.

NORFOLK COUNTY, hired drifter, Adty No 2219. Built 1908, 83grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.103. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

NORFORD SUFFLING, hired drifter, Adty No 753. Built 1914, 86grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.45. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

NORHAM CASTLE, hired drifter, Adty No 2499. Built 1899, 93grt, Peterhead-reg PD.102. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as stores & water carrier.

NORHILDA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1910, 1,175grt - lost 21.8.17, North Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

NORLAN, hired drifter, Adty No 2285. Built 1914, 90grt, Buckie-reg BCK.177. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

NORMAN, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.14 (9.15), G.54 (1.17), G.55 (1.18), H.0A (9.18). Launched 20.3.16 Palmer. 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.

NORMAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1314. Built 1894, 120grt, Peterhead-reg PD.502. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 6.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed NORMAN Ill 7.16.

NORMAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1575. Built 1911, 346grt, Hull-reg H.249. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Renamed NORMAN II 12.15. Served as DERVISH in WW2.

NORMAN, hired screw tug. Built 1885, 24grt. In service 8.16-8.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

NORMAN, lighter/barge. Built 1895, 85grt, steam boat. Tender to CRESCENT11.9.14-24.11.19. Renamed NORM 4.18

NORNA, examination vessel, ex-Scottish Fishery Board cruiser. Built 1909, 457grt. Listed from 8.14, served mainly in Scottish waters.

NORSE, hired trawler, Adty No 1352. Built 1914, 279grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.72. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

NORSEMAN, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.70 (9.15), F.13 (1.17), F.06 (1.18), G.51 (4.18), H.22 (11.18). Launched 15.8.16 Doxford. 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, Grays.

NORTH AMERICAN, fishing vessel. Built 1894, 97grt, Peterhead-reg PD.485. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917/18, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

NORTH CAPE, fishing trawler. Built 1889, 122grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.239. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

NORTH COCK, hired patrol tug, T.2. Built 1903, 149grt. In service for short time as unarmed patrol boat, Liverpool area 29.10.14-25.11.14, then other service.

NORTH KING, hired trawler, Adty No 304. Built 1906, 271grt, Hull-reg H.882. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed NORTH KING II 12.14.

NORTH KING, hired trawler, Adty No 512. Built 1906, 194grt, Aberdeen-reg A.86. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as minesweeper.

NORTH QUEEN, hired trawler, Adty No 681. Built 1906, 195grt, Aberdeen-reg A.78. Armament: 1-3pdr, 1-2pdr. In service 11.14-1919. Served as FINTRAY in WW2.

NORTH STAR, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.16 (9.15), F.45 (1.17), F.53 (1.18). Launched 9.11.16 Palmer. 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 23.4.18 by gunfire, Zeebrugge raid. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918.

NORTH STAR, hired trawler, Adty No 267. Built 1907, 188grt, Aberdeen-reg A.172. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed NORTH STAR Ill 12.15.

NORTH STAR II (ex-CHEROKEE), hired yacht, Pendant No 084. Built 1893, 819grt/924TM. Armament: 2-3 in. In service 28.10.15-4.3.19. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean.

NORTH WALES, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1905, 3,691grt - lost 16.11.14, South East Pacific, (H/L/Lr/Mn/kp)

NORTH WEST, fishing trawler. Built 1890, 123grt, Aberdeen-reg A.478. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

NORTHAMPTON, harbour service, training ship (ex-SHARPSHOOTER, ex-torpedo gunboat, Sharpshooter-class), built 1888, 735 tons. Sold 27.3.22.

NORTHBROOK (RIM), troopship (right, Photo Ships). Launched 6.7.07 John Brown. 5820 tons, 360(pp)x52x18ft. TE 7000ihp, 16.5kts. Armament: 6-4.7in, 6-3pdr. Served in East Indies 1914-18. Log Book Availability. Listed to 1924.

NORTHERN LIGHTS, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3935. Delivered 16.4.19, Rose Street Foundry. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, renamed SUNNYSIDE GIRL. Served as SUNNYSIDE GIRL in WW2.

NORTHERN PRINCE, hired trawler, Adty No 257. Built 1913, 208grt, North Shields-reg SN.282. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

NORTHERN SCOT, hired drifter, Adty No 2425. Built 1911, 90grt, Inverness-reg INS.248. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

NORTHESK, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.15 (9.15), G.83 (1.17), H.21 (1.18, no pendant. from 4.18). Launched 5.7.16 Palmer. 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, Rainham.

NORTHESK, hired drifter, Adty No 2022. Built 1913, 100grt, Montrose-reg ME.244. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed NORTHESK II 12.15. Served in WW2.

NORTHFIELD, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1901, 2,099grt - lost 3.3.18, Atlantic off SW England (H/L/Lr/dk/te/un/wi)

NORTHMAN, hired trawler, Adty No 327. Built 1911, 197grt, Aberdeen-reg A.414. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

NORTHOLT, twin-screw minesweeper, later Hunt or Aberdare-class, Adty No. 4357, T.A8 (early 1919). Launched 21.6.18 Eltringham. 800 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 2200ihp, 16kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA. Believed one of 32 of class completed by 10.11.18, 27 serving in Home Waters, five in Mediterranean. Sold 29.2.28 Cashmore.

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

NORTHUMBRIA, hired trawler, Adty No 623. Built 1906, 211grt, Grimsby-reg GY.169. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.14-3.17 as minesweeper. Mined 3.3,17 near May Island.

NORTHUMBRIA, hired screw tug. Built 1894, 100grt. In service 29.7.15-6.8.15. 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.

NORTHVILLE, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1897, 2,472grt - lost 17.2.18, English Channel (H/L/Lr/te/un/wi)

NORTHWARD, hired trawler, Adty No 807. Built 1906, 204grt, Grimsby-reg GY.110. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

NOTTINGHAM, light cruiser, ex-2nd-class cruiser, Birmingham-class, 35 (1914). Launched 18.4.13 Pembroke DY. 5,440 tons, 457(oa), 430(pp)x50x16ft. Turbine 25000shp, 25.5kts. Armament: 9-6in, 1-3in AA, 2-21in tt. Armour: 3in sides, 2in deck. 1st LCS 1914-15, 2nd LCS 1915-16. Sunk 19.8.16 by U.52 in the North Sea. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Heligoland 28 Aug 1914, Dogger Bank 25 Jan 1915, Jutland 31 May 1916.

NOTTS (ex-NOTTINGHAM), store carrier, Y8.22. Built 1891, 1045grt. In service 12.10.14-16.7.16.

NOVELLI, hired trawler, Adty No 3279. Built 1916, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.889. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7in BT. In service 5.16-1919 as minesweeper.

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

NUBIA, fishing trawler. Built 1903, 196grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1275. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

NUBIAN, destroyer, Tribal class, 2nd group, 4-funnelled, designated F-class, H.70 (1914), D.06 (9.15). Launched 20.4.09 Thornycroft. c970-1090 tons, c280(pp)x26x9ft. Turbine 15500shp, 34kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-18in tt. 6th DF, Dover throughout the war. Disabled 27.10.16 by torpedo off Belgian coast (see also ZUBIAN). Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1914/15.

NUCERIA Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1914, 4,702grt - lost 2.10.17, Atlantic off NW Morocco (H/L/Lr/te/un)

NUCULA (ex-SOYO MARU, Y7.73), RFA oiler/station oiler, Y7.220 (1916). Launched 1906 Armstrong. 9830 tons, 370(pp)x48x24ft. TE 2400ihp, 10kts. Purchased 1915. On loan to New Zealand Government in 1936. Sold 1938 as hulk (rfa)

NUGENT, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.17 (9.15), F.46 (1.17), F.54 (1.18), D.58 (9.18). Launched 23.1.17 Palmer. 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) Belgian Coast 1917. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Hayle.

NUGGET, fleet messenger, Y4.38. Built 1889, 405grt. In commissioned service 23.7.15, flew white ensign. Sunk 31.7.15 by U.28 SW of the Scillies.

NULLI SECUNDUS, hired drifter, Adty No 3070. Built 1917, 104grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.610. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.17-1920.

NUMIDIAN, Admiralty blockship. Built 1891, 4836grt, 400ft. Owned by Allan Line SS Co, Glasgow-reg. Purchased 1914-15 for Scapa Flow (D - unlisted location). Scuttled 1915 - No.1 Barrier in Kirk Sound, between Lamb Holm island & Mainland (wi - in 58.53.42N, 02.53.53W). Mostly salvaged in 1924, pile of scattered wreckage left (Lr/D/wi).

NUMITOR, hired trawler, Adty No 3270. Built 1903, 242grt, Ostend-reg O.127. Armament: 1-12pdr AA, 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.16-4.18 as minesweeper. Mined 20.4.18 off Orford Ness.

NUNTHORPE HALL (1920) - see SEAMEW (ex-NUNTHORPE HALL), Admiralty trawler.

NUSA (RAN) patrol vessel, German yacht seized 13.9.14 by MELBOURNE in Solomons. 64 tons dis. In service in Australian waters. Sold 1921.

NYATA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 63. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

NYKR, hired yacht, hydrophone tender. Built 1893, 30grt/31TM. In service 1916-12.3.20.

NYLGHAU, hired trawler, Adty No 1488. Built 1908, 261grt, Grimsby-reg GY.363. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

NYMPHE, destroyer, Acorn-class, designated H-class, H.83 (1914), D.25 (1.18). Launched 31.1.11 Hawthorn Leslie. c720-760 tons, 246(oa), 240(pp)x25x8ft. Turbine 13500shp, 27kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. All class formed 2nd DF, Grand Fleet 1914-15, six ships to Mediterranean in 1915, five more in 1916, all there by 1918. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Hayle.

NYROCA, decoy or Q-ship - see MAVIS (ex-NYROCA), cargo ship conversion.

 


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OAK, destroyer, I-class "special boat", H.12 (1914), H.38 (9.15), H.92 (1.18). Launched 5.9.12 Yarrow. 765 tons, 262(oa), (255pp)x25x9ft. Turbine 20000shp, 32kts. Armament: 2-4in, 2-12pdr, 2-21in tt. Tender to Grand Fleet Flagship, 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Hayle, BU 9.22.

OAK APPLE, hired drifter, Adty No 249. Built 1910, 98grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.365. Armament: 1-2.5pdr. In service 9.14-1920 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

OAKBY, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1897, 1,976grt - lost 23.2.15, English Channel (H/L/Lr/Mn/te/un/wi)

OAKOL, RFA oiler/harbour oiler, Creosol-class, X.46 (1.18). Launched 19.9.17 Gray. 2200 tons, 210(pp)x34x12ft. Oil engined 640 bhp, 9.5kts. Sold 29.1.20, renamed ORTHIS (rfa)

OAKLAND, hired drifter, Adty No 1073. Built 1910, 67grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.719. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as net vessel.

OAKLEY, twin-screw fleet minesweeper, early Hunt-class, ordered 1916, Adty No. 497, T.1C (6.18). Launched 10.1.17 Lobnitz. 750 tons, 231(oa), 220(pp)x28x7ft. TE 1800ihp, 16kts. Armament: 2-12pdr, 2-6pdr (or 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr). Most of class formed 2nd & 3rd Minesweeping Flotillas, Granton. Sold 18.1.23 Alloa, Charlestown.

OAKWOLD, hired trawler, Adty No 959. Built 1895, 129grt, Grimsby-reg GY.948. In service 1.15-11.15 as auxiliary patrol vessel.

OBDURATE, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.26 (9.15), F.06 (1.17), F.07 (1.18), H.50 (6.18). Launched 21.1.16 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 15.11.21 Cashmore.

OBEDIENT, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.25 (9.15), G.40 (1.17), G.39 (1.18), H.88 (6.18). Launched 6.11.15 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 25.11.21 Hayes, Porthcawl.

OBERON, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.80 (9.15), F.27 (1.17), F.36 (1.18), H.35 (11.18). Launched 29.9.16 Doxford. 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, Rainham.

OBERON, hired drifter, Adty No 2508. Built 1907, 86grt, Banff-reg BF.471. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed OBERON II 12.15.

OBERON, lighter/barge. Built 1899, 91grt, steam puffer. Served as BDV, 12.9.17-27.5.20.

OBSERVER, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.41 (9.15), G.55 (1.17), G.51 (1.18), D.79 (11.18). Launched 1.5.16 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. Sold 30.10.21 W. & A. T. Burden.

OBTAIN, hired drifter, Adty No 3113. Built 1917, 105grt, Buckie-reg BCK.355. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.17-1919. Served in WW2.

OBURN, hired drifter, Adty No 1551. Built 1912, 93grt, Whitby-reg WY.165. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-1919 as net vessel. Served as GIRL PAMELA in WW2.

OCEAN, pre-dreadnought battleship, Canopus-class, N.56 (1914). Launched 5.7.98 Devonport DY. 12,950 tons, 421(oa), 390(pp)x74x26ft. TE 13500ihp, 18kts. Armament: 4-12in, 12-6in, 12-12pdr, 4-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2.5in deck, 9in guns. 7th or 9th BS, Channel Fleet at outbreak of war, then abroad. Mined 18.3.15 in the Dardanelles. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1914, Suez Canal 2-4 Feb 1915, Dardanelles 1915.

OCEAN ANGLER, hired drifter, Adty No 2466. Built 1911, 84grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.208. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

OCEAN COMRADE (ex-PESHA), hired trawler, Adty No 160. Built 1892, 133grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.405. In service 8.14-3.18 as minesweeper, then net vessel. Released from patrol organisation back to civilian fishing, requisitioned by Admiralty for Fishery Reserve of the Trawler Section, recommissioned and flew white ensign; continued fishing under naval control.

OCEAN CREST, hired drifter, Adty No 231. Built 1911, 88grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.876. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, escort vessel.

OCEAN CREST II, hired drifter, Adty No 233. Built 1914, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.29. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat.

OCEAN FAVOURITE, hired drifter, Adty No 245. Built 1913, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.239. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat.

OCEAN FISHER, hired drifter, Q-ship (not listed in Hired Drifter section as Q-ship - see below).

OCEAN FISHER, hired drifter, Adty No 234. Built 1913, 96grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.345. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-6.18 as patrol boat. Mined 16.6.18 off Haddock Bank Buoy.

OCEAN FOAM, hired drifter, Adty No 1954. Built 1911, 90grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.970. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 3.15-10.18 as patrol boat. Sunk 7.10.18 in collision In Penzance Bay.

OCEAN GAIN, hired drifter, Adty No 1333. Built 1915, 77grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.184. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.17-1919. Served in WW2.

OCEAN GIFT, hired drifter, Adty No 2557. Built 1907, 91grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.563. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

OCEAN GLEANER, hired drifter, Adty No 2012. Built 1913, 86grt, Banff-reg BF.600. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel, minesweeper.

OCEAN GUIDE, hired drifter, Adty No 238. Built 1914, 75grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.24. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

OCEAN HARVEST, hired drifter, Adty No 247. Built 1913, 95grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.305. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat.

OCEAN HOPE, hired drifter, Adty No 244. Built 1912, 81grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.732. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, escort vessel.

OCEAN PILOT, hired drifter, Adty No 227. Built 1913, 95grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.325. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, escort vessel. Served in WW2.

OCEAN PIONEER, hired drifter, Adty No 1334. Built 1915, 90grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.19. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.17-1919. Served in WW2.

OCEAN PLOUGH, hired drifter, Adty No 250. Built 1912, 99grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.792. In service 9.14-8.16 as patrol boat. Mined 27.8.16 off Lowestoft.

OCEAN PRIDE, hired drifter, Adty No 2364. Built 1911, 95grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.104. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

OCEAN PRINCE, hired trawler. Built 1902, 203grt, Aberdeen-reg A.576. In service 9.14-1920 as boom defence vessel.

OCEAN PRINCESS, hired trawler, Adty No 111. Built 1902, 203grt, Aberdeen-reg A.580. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

OCEAN QUEEN, hired trawler, Adty No 546. Built 1906, 284grt, Hull-reg H.856. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper.

OCEAN RAMBLER, hired drifter, Adty No 246. Built 1914, 96grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.725. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, hydrophone vessel.

OCEAN REAPER, hired drifter, Adty No 232. Built 1912, 101grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.470. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, hydrophone tender.

OCEAN RETRIEVER II, hired drifter, Adty No 235. Built 1914, 94grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.33. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1920 as patrol boat.

OCEAN RETRIEVER, hired drifter, Adty No 239. Built 1912, 94grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.307. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

OCEAN REWARD, hired drifter, Adty No 243. Built 1912, 95grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.730. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat, hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

OCEAN ROAMER, hired drifter, Adty No 3044. Built 1917, 90grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.497. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 6.17-1919.

OCEAN SCOUT, hired drifter. Built 1913, 86grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.10. In service 1.16-1920 as examination vessel. Served in WW2.

OCEAN SCOUT I, hired trawler, Adty No 1555. Built 1915, 200grt, Aberdeen-reg A.362. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 7.15-12.17. Sunk 21.12.17 in collision off Western Ireland.

OCEAN SEARCHER, hired drifter, Adty No 2261. Built 1912, 83grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.75. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as net vessel.

OCEAN SPRAY, hired drifter, Adty No 1032. Built 1912, 82grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.264. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 1.15-1920 as net vessel. Served in WW2.

OCEAN STAR, hired drifter, Adty No 785. Built 1907, 92grt, Banff-reg BF.960. In service 12.14-9.17 as patrol boat. Sunk 26.9.17 off the Nab LV, probably mined.

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

OCEAN TRANSPORT, store carrier, Y8.120. Built 1913, 4643grt. Ex-armament carrier (Y2.73), ex-collier (Y3.769), in service as store carrier 17.4.19-28.8.19.

OCEAN TREASURE, hired drifter, Adty No 228. Built 1913, 92grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.574. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919 as patrol boat. Served in WW2.

OCEAN TRUST, hired drifter. Built 1914, 77grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.160. In service 10.18-1919 on misc. service.

OCEAN'S GIFT, hired motor drifter, Adty No 3015. Built 1901, 50grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.863. Armament: 1-6pdr. Renamed OCEAN'S GIFT II 6.17. Destroyed by fire 30.8.17 off the Wash.

OCEANA (ex-CERBERUS), hired rescue tug - see CERBERUS, boarding tug.

OCEANIC, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion. Built 1899, 17274grt, 20kts. Armament: 8-4.7in. In service 9.8.14. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Wrecked 8.9.14 on Foula, Shetlands.

OCEANIC, hired trawler, Adty No 391. Built 1895, 168grt, Hull-reg H.449. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as Q-ship. Renamed OCEANIC II 2.15.

OCEANIC, hired drifter, Adty No 789. Built 1907, 99grt, Fraserburgh-reg FR.220. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed OCEANIC III 2.15.

OCEANIC II, decoy or Q-ship - see hired trawlers.

OCEANIC IV, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 235grt, Grimsby-reg GY.863. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

OCLEIAN, hired motor drifter. Peterhead-reg PD. In service 10.18-1919.

OCTAVIA (ex-ORYX, renamed by 9.15), destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.51 (9.15), F.07 (1.17), F.09 (1.18), G.71 (4.18). Launched 21.6.16 Doxford. 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 5.11.21 Granton S. Bkg Co.

OCTAVIA, fishing trawler. Built 1906, 173grt, Hull-reg H.876. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

OCTOROON, hired trawler, Adty No 1431. Built 1914, 195grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.68. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as minesweeper.

ODIN, old sloop, Espiegle-class. Launched 30.11.01 Sheerness DY. 1070 tons, 210(oa), 185(pp)x33x11ft. TE 1400ihp, 13kts. Armament: 6-4in, 4-3pdr. Served in China and East Indies during war. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1914/17. Log Book Availability. Sold 12.11.20 at Bombay.

OFFA, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.45 (9.15), G.56 (1.17), G.57 (1.18), D.96 (11.18). Launched 7.6.16 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. Sold 30.10.21 W. & A. T. Burden.

OFFA, hired trawler, Adty No 1406. Built 1913, 313grt, Grimsby-reg GY.975. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 3.15-1919. Renamed OFFA II 12.15.

OILFIELD, Admiralty chartered red-ensign oiler. Built 1896, 4,000grt - lost 16.3.18, Atlantic off N Scotland (H/L/Lr/te/un)

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

OKEMENT, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1915, 4,349grt - lost 17.2.17, Central Mediterranean (H/L/Lr/te/un)

OKINO, hired trawler, Adty No 285. Built 1914, 241grt, Grimsby-reg GY.4. In service 8.14-3.15 as minesweeper. Mined 8.3.15 near Yeni Cale, Dardanelles.

OKINO, hired trawler, Adty No 3051. Built 1917, 311grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1060. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 7.17-1919 as minesweeper, then escort vessel. Served in WW2.

OKU, hired trawler, Adty No 1355. Built 1909, 248grt, Cardiff-reg CF.25. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

OLAF, Admiralty oiler, same wartime programme as OLYMPIA, cancelled.

OLD COLONY, minelayer, mercantile conversion, N.62 (1.18). Built 1907, 4779grt, Taken over 20.5.18, fitting out Millwall in 11.18, not completed. Sold 3.20 Walliker & Hindmarsh.

OLDHAM, hired trawler, Adty No 825. Built 1898, 165grt, Grimsby-reg GY.538. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-1919.

OLIVE, decoy or Q-ship – see CYMRIC, schooner conversion.

OLIVE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 75. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

OLIVE, hired drifter, Adty No 2205. Built 1906, 89grt, Peterhead-reg PD.122. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 1.16-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper.

OLIVE, hired drifter, Adty No 3154. Built 1904, 60grt, Banff-reg BF.1554. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed OLIVE II 8.15.

OLIVE III, hired drifter, Adty No 2035. Built 1906, 83grt, Banff-reg BF.282. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.15-1920 as net vessel.

OLIVE LEAF, hired drifter, Adty No 2409. Built 1907, 82grt, Kirkcaldy-reg KY.220. Armament: 1-3pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel.

OLIVER PICKIN, Admiralty trawler, Castle-class, Adty No 3518. Launched 21.5.17, Smiths Dock. 275grt/360 tons/547 tons deep, 134(oa), 125x23x13ft. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 -FERMO. Served as DAMITO in WW2.

OLIVETTE, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 182, 4310 (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. MB. No. also previously used for motor drifter PETER & JOHN)

OLIVETTE (ex-OLIVE), hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.182, 4310. Built 1904, 41grt, Buckie-reg BCK.1135. In service 5.16-1919.

OLIVIA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 100. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

OLIVIA (ex-LOLA), hired yacht, later tug. Built 1883, 84grt/105TM. In service from 5.15, purchased 1917, tug from 3.18. Sold 28.12.18.

OLIVIA, Admiralty oiler, same wartime programme as OLYMPIA, cancelled.

OLIVINE, hired trawler, Adty No 1211. Built 1905, 289grt, Hull-reg H.849. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

OLNA, Admiralty oiler, same wartime programme as OLYMPIA, cancelled.

OLYMPIA, hired trawler, Adty No 3064. Built 1917, 261grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1080. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. In service 9.17-1919 as hydrophone vessel. Served in WW2.

OLYMPIA, RFA oiler/ocean tanker, P.84 (1914), X.26 (1916), Y7.121 (1.18). Launched as SANTA MARGHERITA 1916 Vickers. 7513 tons gross. 460(oa), 440(pp)x54ft. Diesel 2500 bhp, 10kts (rfa)

OLYMPIC, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, MI.26 (4.18). Built 1911, 46359grt. Taken up 1914, but released back to mercantile service. Taken up again 31.3.17, scheduled to complete 5.12.18, finally released 1919.

OLYMPUS, hired drifter, Adty No 2150. Built 1910, 58grt, Buckie-reg BCK.61. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1920 as net vessel.

OMBAH, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 58. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

OMBRA, hired yacht, later miscellaneous service, Pendant No 021. Built 1902, 236grt/275TM. Armament: 2-3pdr AA. In service 8.9.14-10.3.19, miscellaneous service from 13.2.18. Before miscellaneous service, may have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Served in WW2.

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

ONETOS, hired trawler, Adty No 283. Built 1913, 217grt, Aberdeen-reg A.592. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ONSLAUGHT, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.22 (9.15), G.41 (1.17), G.40 (1.18), G.8A (6.18). Launched 4.12.15 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 Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 30.10.21 W. & A. T. Burden.

ONSLOW, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.29 (9.15), F.09 (1.17), F.34 (1.18), H.24 (4.18). Launched 15.2.16 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 Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 26.10.21 Barking S. Bkg Co.

ONTARIO, hired trawler, Adty No 274. Built 1907, 208grt, Grimsby-reg GY.213. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper.

ONWARD, hired trawler, Adty No 399. Built 1908, 266grt, Hull-reg H.980. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 12.14-7.16 as minesweeper. Sunk 11.7.16 by gunfire of U.46, U.49, U.52 and U.69 off Aberdeen.

ONWARD, hired drifter, Adty No 2302. Built 1907, 94grt, Banff-reg BF.919. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. Renamed ONWARD II 8.15. Served as ONWARD II in WW2.

ONWARD III, hired drifter. Built 1902, 63grt, Peterhead-reg PD.40. In service 7.17-1920.

ONYX, hired trawler, Adty No 1186. Built 1913, 248grt, Hull-reg H.1029. Armament: 1-6pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 4.15-1919 as escort vessel. Renamed ONYX II 5.15. Served as AMSTERDAM in WW2.

ONYX, sea-going depot ship, Alarm-class torpedo gunboat conversion, D.07 (1914), N.07 (9.15), N.75 (1.18). Launched 7.9.92 Laird. 810 tons. Converted to depot ship1908. Armament: nil. Served with 1st S/M Flotilla at Devonport 1914-16, base ship at Torbay 1917-18. Renamed VULCAN II 4.20. Sold 8.24 King, Garston; resold9.10.24 L. Basso, Weymouth.

OOLA, Admiralty chartered collier. Built 1891, 2,494grt - lost 26.10.16, Barents Sea (H/L/Lr/te/un)

OOMA, decoy or Q-ship - see HYANTHES, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.1349) conversion.

OOMALA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 24. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

OPAL, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.02 (9.15), G.42 (1.17), G.41 (1.18). Launched 11.9.15 Doxford. 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. Wrecked 21.1.18, Pentland Skerries. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916.

OPHELIA, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.03 (9.15), G.57 (1.17), G.58 (1.18), G.A9 (11.18). Launched 13.10.15 Doxford. 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 8.11.21 Slough T. C.

OPHIR, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.92 (on coming into service), MI.82 (1.18). Built 1891, 6942grt, 18kts. Armament: 6-6in. In service 26.1.15, purchased by Admiralty 26.2.15. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Paid off 29.7.19 and sold 8.21 to BU.

OPHIR, hired trawler, Adty No 351. Built 1906, 213grt, Grimsby-reg GY.171. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed OPHIR II 2.15.

OPHIR, hired trawler, Adty No 1204. Built 1903, 230grt, Hull-reg H.725. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed OPHIR III 12.15. Served as LADYLOVE in WW2.

OPOSSUM, destroyer, 27-knotter, designated A-class, D.12 (1914), D.99 (9.15), D.62 (1.18). Launched 9.8.95 Hawthorn Leslie. 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 29.7.20 Ward, Preston.

OPPORTUNE, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.05 (9.15), G.58 (1.17), G.59 (1.18). Launched 20.11.15 Doxford. 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 7.12.23 J. J. King.

OPTIMISTIC, hired drifter. Built 1907, 95grt, Inverness-reg INS.291. In service 8.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

OPULENT (ex-OPHIR), fleet messenger, Y4.75. Built 1907, 469grt. In service 30.12.17-18.6.19, flew red ensign. Served as OPHIR in WW2.

ORACLE, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.27 (9.15), F.08 (1.17), D.46 (1.18). Launched 23.12.15 Doxford. 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, Milford Haven.

ORAMA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.61 (on coming into service). Built 1911, 12927grt, 18.5kts. Armament: 8-6in. In service 4.9.14. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Sunk 19.10.17 by U.62 south of Ireland.

ORANGELEAF (ex-BORNOL), RFA oiler/fleet attendant tanker, Leaf-class, X.26 (2.16 while building under original name), Y7.183 . Launched 26.10.16 J. L. Thompson. 12300 tons, class ranged from 5311-5948grt, 370-418(pp) x54x26ft. TE 6000ihp, 14kts. Flew red ensign until 1920, and later the blue ensign. Arrived 25.1.48 Ward, Briton Ferry (rfa)

ORANSAY, hired yacht. Built 1904, 49grt/52TM. In service 2.6.18-29.4.19.

ORBITA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, MI.A1 (on coming into service), MI.84 (1.18), MI.59 (after 9.18). Built 1915, 15678grt, 15kts. Armament: 6-6in. In service 21.6.15-12.8.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

ORBY, 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.17 (1919). Launched 22.10.18 Swan Hunter. 1320 tons, 267(oa), 258(pp)x35x10ft. TE2500ihp, 17kts. Armament: 2-4in, 39 depth charges. Sold 15.11.22 Ferguson Muir.

ORCADES, hired trawler, Adty No 40. Built 1911, 270grt, Grimsby-reg GY.640. In service 8.14-4.16 as minesweeper. Mined 14.4.16 off Grimsby.

ORCADIA, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.53 (9.15), G.80 (1.17), D.30 (1.18). Launched 26.7.16 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. Sold 31.10.21 W. & A. T. Burden, Poole.

ORCADIS, hired motor drifter, Adty No 1667. Built 1904, 47 net reg tons, Leith-reg LH.373. In service 5.17-1920.

ORCHID, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 54. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

ORCOMA (right, in civilian service, Photo Ships), armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.86 (on coming into service), MI.85 (1.18), MI.46 (4.18). Built 1908, 11,571grt, 15kts. Armament: 6-6in, 2-6pdr. Crew (7.15): 39 officers & 280 crew (bi). In service 23.3.15-11.10.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

ORD HILL, hired drifter. Built 1910, 90grt, Inverness-reg INS.148. In service 7.15-1919 as boom defence vessel.

ORESTES, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.33 (9.15), G.61 (1.17), G.60 (1.18), D.56 (11.18). Launched 21.3.16 Doxford. 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.

ORFORD, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.38 (9.15), G.59 (1.17), G.61 (1.18), D.70 (11.18). Launched 19.4.16 Doxford. 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.

ORIANA, hired yacht, Pendant No 019. Built 1896, 122grt/172TM. Armament: 2-3pdr. In service 22.9.14-29.11.17. May have served as wireless-equipped A/P Group Leader or in special yacht squadrons, at home or in Mediterranean. Renamed ORIANA II 12.15.

ORIANA, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.69 (9.15), F.14 (1.17), F.11 (1.18), H.34 (6.18). Launched 23.9.16 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. Sold 31.10.21 W. & A. T. Burden.

ORIANDA, hired trawler, Adty No 99. Built 1914, 273grt, Grimsby-reg GY.291. In service 9.14-12.14 as minesweeper. Mined 19.12.14 off Scarborough.

ORIENT (7.18) - see SAMPSON, iron dockyard paddle tug

ORIENT II, hired drifter, Adty No 1894. Built 1911, 93grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.859. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

ORIFLAMME (1918) – see ST.GEORGE, hired yacht, Special Service Vessel.

ORIOLE, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.44 (9.15), F.16 (1.17), D.1A (1.18), D.06 (4.18). Launched 31.7.16 Palmer. 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, Grays.

ORIOLE, hired trawler, Adty No 636. Built 1907, 172grt, Hull-reg H.926. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ORIOLE II 12.15.

ORION, dreadnought battleship, Orion-class, 52 (1914), 91 (1.18), 86 (4.18). Launched 20.8.10 Portsmouth DY. 22,500 tons, 581(oa), 545(pp)x88x27ft. Turbine 27000shp, 21kts. Armament: 10-13.5in, 16-4in, 3-21in tt (2 AA guns added during war). Armour: 12in sides, 3in deck, 11in guns. 2nd BS Grand Fleet 1914-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 19.12.22 Cox & Danks, Upnor.

ORION, dummy battleship No.6 – see ORUBA, mercantile conversion.

ORION, armoured cruiser, Minotaur-class. Cancelled.

ORION, hired drifter, Adty No 2280. Built 1906, 70grt, Banff-reg BF.368. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 4.15-1919 as net vessel, minesweeper. Renamed ORION II 5.15.

ORION, hired screw tug. Built 1912, 90grt. In service as BDV 1916-1919. 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.

ORIZABA, hired trawler. Built 1908, 233grt, Grimsby-reg GY.356. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-1919 as boom defence vessel. Served in WW2.

ORLANDO, hired trawler, Adty No 365. Built 1907, 276grt, Grimsby-reg GY.248. In service 8.14-3.15 as minesweeper. Wrecked 14.3.15 at Stornoway.

ORLIONOCH, Russian mercantile. Built 1888, 1046grt. Armed with 2-4in, carried two seaplanes. In service 1918-24.8.19 in support of ''White" Russian forces on Caspian Sea.

ORMONDE, 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.A0 (8.19). Launched 8.6.18 Blyth SB. 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. Survey vessel 3.24. Sold 6.8.37 Ward, Briton Ferry.

ORMONDE, hired trawler, Adty No 147. Built 1906, 250grt, Grimsby-reg GY.162. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ORMONDE II 11.17. Served in WW2.

OROPESA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.88 (on coming into service). Built 1895, 5,364grt, 14.5kts, owned by Pacific Steam Navigation Co. Armament: 6-6in, 2-3pdr. Crew (7.15): 34 officers & 200 crew (bi). In service 22.11.14. Transferred to French flag 2.12.15-27.7.17, renamed CHAMPAGNE. New name apparently retained on return to British service. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Sunk as CHAMPAGNE 9.10.17 by U.96 off, Dundrum Bay, County Down

OROPESA, hired trawler, Adty No 711. Built 1914, 324grt, Grimsby-reg GY.358. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 11.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed OROPESA II 6.15. Served as DUSK in WW2.

OROTAVA, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.80 (on coming into service), MI.86 (1.18), MI.47 (4.18). Built 1889, 5,980grt, 16kts, owned by Royal Mail Line. Armament: 5-6in, 2-6pdr AA. Crew (7.15): 29 officers & 200 crew (bi). In service 19.11.14, purchased by Admiralty 31.5.15. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. Paid off 1.1.19. Served as troopship. BU 1923.

ORPHESIA, hired trawler, Adty No 956. Built 1907, 273grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.119. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 12.14-7.17 as minesweeper. Struck a wreck and sank 22.7.17 off Alexandria.

ORPHEUS, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.43 (9.15), F.17 (1.17), F.35 (1.18), H.28 (4.18), G.A9 (11.18). Launched 17.6.16 Doxford. 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 1.11.21 Fryer, Sunderland.

ORPHEUS, hired trawler, Adty No 41. Built 1905, 228grt, Grimsby-reg GY.74. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 8.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed ORPHEUS II 12.15. Served in WW2.

ORPINGTON, 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. Sold 8.23 Llanelly Harbour Board.

ORRISROOT, decoy or Q-ship – see PC.63, patrol boat.

ORSINO, hired trawler, Adty No 602. Built 1906, 172grt, Hull-reg H.864. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 9.14-9.16. Torpedoed 28.9.16 by U-boat between Loch Eribol and Stromness.

ORTHONA, hired screw tug. Built 1878, 69grt. In service 1.18-4.19, limited to harbour and inland waterway duties, flew red ensign.

ORTHOS, hired trawler, Adty No 282. Built 1913, 218grt, Aberdeen-reg A.591. In service 8.14-4.17 as minesweeper. Mined 9.4.17 off Lowestoft.

ORTOLAN, flotilla supply ship No 2, mercantile. Built 1902, 2145grt. In commissioned service 4.8.14-14.4.16, flew white ensign; fleet messenger ((Y4.47) 2.8.15. Sunk 14.6.17 by submarine 100 miles WSW of Bishop Rock.

ORUBA, dummy battleship No. 6 ORION, later Admiralty blockship, mercantile conversion. Built 1889, 5971grt. Passenger liner owned by Royal Mail Steam Packet, Liverpool-reg. Dummy battleship conversion ordered 21.10.14, purchased by Admiralty 28.10.14 for conversion by Harland & Wolff, Belfast, no armament, superstructure and guns built of wood and canvas, ship ballasted to suggest greater length, completed during 3.15. Based at Scapa Flow to 10.15, then paid off, transferred to Aegean 12.15. Expended 31.12.15 or 1.1.16 as "a much needed" breakwater in Kephalo Bay, Imbros island (Cn - Mudros). (Not listed as blockship in Dittmar; Lr/C/Cn/D/da)

ORVICTO, hired trawler, Adty No 2962. Built 1916, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.897. Armament: 1-6pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. In service 9.16-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

ORVIETO, minelayer, later armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, P.53 (1.15), N.76 (1.18), MI.25 (6.18). Built 1909, 12130grt, 18kts. Fitted out as minelayer at Blackwall. Armament 4-4.7in, 1-3pdr AA, 600 mines. In service from 6.1.15, on 6 operations, laid 3000 mines. Converted to armed merchant cruiser with 8-6in, 2-6pdr AA. In service 27.5.16-19.10.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability.

ORWELL, destroyer, four-funnelled 30-knotter, designated B-class, D.49 (1914), D.86 (9.15), D.63 (1.18). Launched 29.9.98 Laird. c355-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla Forth or Grimsby. Sold 1.7.20 Castle, Plymouth, BU 10.22

OSBORNE STROUD, Admiralty trawler, minesweeper, Adty No 3. Built 1912 Hall, 209grt, purchased 7.14. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Intended for target-towing. On outbreak of war, allocated to the patrol organisation as minesweeper. Sold 1920. Served as BEATHWOOD in WW2.

OSEA, CMB nominal depot ship – see CMB.40, coastal motor boat.

OSIRIS, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 2.15, G.68 (9.15), F.26 (1.17), F.31 (1.18), G.72 (4.18), H.30 (11.18). Launched 28.9.16 Palmer. 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, Rainham.

OSIRIS, hired as armed merchant cruiser, employed as fleet messenger, then depot ship, mercantile conversion, Built 1898, 1728grt, 21kts. Armament: not listed. In service as AMC 5.8.14-9.10.14, fleet messenger 10.14-4.15, then depot ship 11.4.15-10.3.20. Renamed OSIRIS II, 1916. Battle Honour as OSIRIS II (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Dardanelles 1915/16.

OSIRIS II, fishing trawler. Built 1898, 173grt, Grimsby-reg GY.986. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

OSMANIEH, fleet messenger, Y4.61. Built 1906, 4041grt. In commissioned service 12.5.16, flew white ensign. Mined 31.12.17 off Alexandria.

OSPRAY (sic) II, hired trawler, Adty No 1354. Built 1911, 295grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.129. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 3.15-1919 as minesweeper.

OSPREY, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P.80 (1914), D.64 (9.15). Launched 17.4.97 Fairfield. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 4.11.19 J. H. Lee.

OSPREY, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 22. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

OSPREY, hired drifter, Adty No 1860. Built 1907, 82grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.1076. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1919 as net vessel.

OSSORY, destroyer, Admiralty M-class, ordered 11.14, G.23 (9.15), G.17 (1.17), H.A5 (1.18). Launched 9.10.15 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. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 8.11.21 Slough T.C.

OSTA, hired trawler, Adty No 1591. Built 1915, 230grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.106. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1920 as minelayer, then minesweeper. Served in WW2.

OSTERO, fishing trawler. Built 1897, 138grt, Grimsby-reg GY.200. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

OSTRICH, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class, P56 (1914), D.65 (9.15). Launched 22.3.00 Fairfield. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. Ten of class on patrol Grand Fleet area, nine at Dover, 15 in Patrol or Local Defence Flotilla. Sold 29.4.20 Barking S. Bkg Co.

OSTRICH, hired trawler, Adty No 1750. Built 1903, 244grt, Hull-reg H.729. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 9.15-1920 as minelayer, then minesweeper. Renamed OSTRICH II 10.15.

OSTRICH, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 146grt, Grimsby-reg GY.311. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

OSTRICH III, fishing trawler. Built 1889, 148grt, West Hartlepool-reg HL.61. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

OSWALDIAN, hired trawler, Adty No 1651. Built 1917, 261grt, Grimsby-reg GY.1104. Armament: 1-12pdr. In service 9.17-1919 as minesweeper. Served in WW2.

OSWY, hired drifter, Adty No 2978. Built 1916, 95grt, Yarmouth-reg YH.34. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 11.16-1920 as net vessel.

OTHELLO, hired trawler, Adty No 619. Built 1907, 201grt, Grimsby-reg GY.333. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 9.14-1919. Served in WW2.

OTHELLO II, hired trawler, Adty No 1193. Built 1907, 206grt, Hull-reg H.956. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 3.15-10.15. Mined 31.10.15 in Dover Straits off Leathercoat.

OTHONNA, hired trawler, Adty No 940. Built 1899, 180grt, Milford Haven-reg M.24. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-4.17 as minesweeper. Mined 20.4.17 off Fife Ness.

OTRANTO, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.60 (on coming into service), MI.87 (1.18, cancelled by 6.18), (no pendant. assigned 4.18). Built 1909, 12,128grt, 18kts. Armament: 8-4.7in (later 8-6in). In service 4.8.14. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. Log Book Availability. In collision with SS KASHMIR, driven ashore 5.10.18 off Islay.

OTTAWA, motor boat, ex-civilian pleasure craft, Motor Boat No. 79. See MB.1-MB.211 for additional information on motor boats.

OTTER, destroyer, three-funnelled 30-knotter, designated C-class. Launched 23.11.96 Vickers. c350-400 tons, c215(pp)x21x6ft. TE c6000ihp, 30kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 5-6pdr, 2-18in tt. China Station, only in commission a few months. Log Book Availability. Sold 26.10.16 at Hong Kong.

OTTER, hired yacht, later tug. Built 1903, 146grt/154TM. In service from 1916, purchased 1917, tug from 3.17. Before tug 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. Served as HINBA in WW2.

OTTER (ex-AFRICAN), hired patrol tug, T.3. Built 1887, 165grt. In service for short time as unarmed patrol boat, Liverpool area 29.10.14-8.11.14, then other service.

OTTILIE, hired trawler, Adty No 1757. Built 1914, 226grt, Grimsby-reg GY.144. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as minesweeper.

OTTOMAN EMPIRE, fishing trawler. Built 1891, 162grt, Fleetwood-reg FD.180. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

OTWAY, armed merchant cruiser, mercantile conversion, M.73 (on coming into service), MI.88 (1.18). Built 1909, 12,077grt, 18.5kts, owned by Orient Line. Armament: 8-6in, 2-6pdr. Crew (7.15): 45 officers & 320 crew (bi). In service 11.11.14. 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 23.7.17 by UC.49 near Rona, N. Minch.

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

OUR ALLIES, hired drifter, Adty No 2206. Built 1915, 91grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.492. Armament: 1-57mm. In service 8.15-1920 as net vessel.

OUR FRIEND, hired drifter, Adty No 3239. Built 1913, 86grt, Lowestoft-reg LT.72. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 12.15-1919 as net vessel.

OUR GIRLS THREE, hired motor drifter, Adty No MB.179, 4317. Built 1901, 48grt, Berwick-reg BK.77. Armament: 1-3pdr. In service 2.15-1919 as patrol boat.

OUSE, destroyer, River-class, two medium funnels, designated E-class, N.69 (1914), D.28 (9.15), D.66 (1.18), H.80 (9.18). Launched 7.1.05 Laird. c545-560 tons, c222(pp)x23x9ft. TE c7500ihp, 25.5kts, Armament: 4-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Patrol Flotilla. Sold 22.10.19 J. H. Lee.

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

OUSE, hired trawler. Built 1900, 167grt, Glasgow-reg GW.15. In service 2.16-1919 as boom defence vessel.

OUSTON (ex-OUSE), lighter/barge. Built 1890, 84grt. Served 12.9.17-24.10.19.

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

OUTPOST, hired screw tug, ex-hopper. Over 70grt. 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.

OVERFALL, Admiralty steel drifter, Adty No, 3990. Delivered 29.10.18, Colby. 94grt/199 tons (deep), 93(oa), 86x18x9. TE 270ihp, 9kts. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921, same name. Served in WW2.

OVERTON, fleet messenger, Y4.54. Built 1911, 426grt. In commissioned service 26.9.15-16.11.20, flew white ensign.

OWEN MCMANNERS, Admiralty trawler, Mersey-class, Adty No 4258 building Cochrane. Cancelled after 11.18.

OWL (was to be named KILLER 9.13), destroyer, Acasta-class, designated K-class, H.31 (1914), H.93 (1.18). Launched 7.7.13 Harland & Wolff, Govan. 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 5.11.21 Granton S. Bkg Co.

OWL, hired trawler, Adty No 373. Built 1904, 169grt, Hull-reg H.801. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper. Renamed OWL II 2.15.

OWL III, fishing trawler. Built 1896, 117grt, Aberdeen-reg A.618. Requisitioned by Admiralty in 1917 for Fishery Reserve, commissioned and flew white ensign; continued commercial fishing under naval control.

OXWICH CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 144. Built 1907, 252grt, Swansea-reg SA.46. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 1.15-1919 as minesweeper.

OYAMA, hired trawler, Adty No 628. Built 1908, 257grt, Cardiff-reg CF.23. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. In service 10.14-1919 as minesweeper.

OYSTERMOUTH CASTLE, hired trawler, Adty No 3060. Built 1914, 283grt, Swansea-reg SA.4. Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 8.17-1919. Served in WW2.



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