S.T. Whooper FD15
Technical
Official Number: 136891
Yard Number: 402
Completed: 1914
Gross Tonnage: 302
Length: 126.2 ft
Breadth: 23.3 ft
Draught: 13.2 ft
Engine: 61HP T.3-cyl by J. Abernethy & Co, Aberdeen
Built: J. Duthie Torry Shipbuilding Co, Aberdeen
History
23.5.1914: Launched by J. Duthie Torry Shipbuilding Co, Aberdeen , Aberdeen (Yd.No.402) for Cygnet Steam Fishing Co Ltd, Fleetwood (R. W. Mason, manager) as WHOOPER.
18.7.1914: Registered at Fleetwood (FD15).
7.1914: Completed.
12.1914: Requisitioned for war service and fitted out minesweeping duties (Ad.No.668).
30.6.1916: Lost off Lowestoft by mine explosion; one officer and eight ratings lost.
17.11.1916: Fleetwood registry closed.
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