SS Corvus was a British steel cargo ship built in 1902 by Fredrikstad Mekaniske Verksted A/S, Fredrikstad. At the time of her loss a century ago, the steamer of 571 tonnes was owned by the British Government, London.
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British cargo steamer SS Yochow was built in 1901 by Scott & Co., Greenock and owned at he time of her loss by the China Navigation Co. Ltd., London.
The British ocean liner, RMS Amazon, was built in 1906 by Harland & Wolff Ltd., Belfast. At the time of her loss 12 years later, the Amazon was under the ownership of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. Ltd., London.
SS Lisette was a British steamer of 895 tonnes that was built in 1899 by S. McKnight & Co. Ltd., Ayr. The merchant ship was owned at the time of her loss by the Yorkshire Coal & Steam Shipping Co. Ltd., Goole.
On 13 March 1918, the Lisette was travelling on a voyage from Goole to Honfleur with a cargo of coal when she was torpedoed without warning and sunk by a German U-boat under the command of Rudolf Stier. At time of the attack, the Lisette was located eight miles NExN from the Shipwash lightvessel.
Sadly, one person lost their life.
The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has offered assistance for fishermen and mariners in need since 1839. The maritime charity provides help for mariners, retired seafarers and their dependants, through financial help including welfare grants, as well as assistance and support.
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SS Madeline was a British cargo steamer built in 1894 by Furness, Withy & Co. Ltd., West Hartlepool. In 1918, at the time of her loss during WW1, the Madeline was owned by Pyman, Bell & Co. Ltd., Newcastle.
On 8 March 1918, SS Madeline was travelling on a voyage from Dieppe to Swansea in ballast when she was torpedoed without warning by a German U-boat under the command of Wilhelm Werner. The British steamer of 2,890 tonnes was sunk 14 miles ENE from the Pendeen lighthouse.
Sadly, three lives were lost in the attack.
The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has offered assistance for fishermen and mariners in need since 1839. The maritime charity provides help for mariners, retired seafarers and their dependants, through financial help including welfare grants, as well as assistance and support.
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British passenger and cargo ship, SS Kalgan, was built in 1895 by Scott Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Greenock. During WW1, at the time of her loss, the Kalgan was owned by the China Navigation Co. Ltd., London.
The SS Borga was a defensively-armed British merchant ship of 1,046 tonnes, built in 1907 by Nylands Mekaniske Verksted, Oslo. At the time or her loss 11 years later, the steamer was under the ownership of Mann, Macneal & Co., Glasgow.
| Date | Name of Ship | Merchant/Fishing | Gross Tonnes |
| 1 February | Kindly Light | Merchant | 116 |
| 1 February | Arrino | Merchant | 4,484 |
| 1 February | Cavallo | Merchant | 2,086 |
| 2 February | Jaffa | Merchant | 1,383 |
| 2 February | Avanti | Merchant | 2,128 |
| 2 February | Newminster Abbey | Merchant | 3,114 |
| 2 February | Celia | Merchant | 5,004 |
| 3 February | Sofie | Merchant | 354 |
| 3 February | Aboukir | Merchant | 3,660 |
| 3 February | Lofoten | Merchant | 942 |
| 4 February | Maid of Harlech | Merchant | 315 |
| 4 February | Standish Hall | Merchant | 3,996 |
| 4 February | Treveal | Merchant | 4,160 |
| 4 February | Aurania | Merchant | 13,936 |
| 5 February | Cresswell | Merchant | 2,829 |
| 5 February | Tuscania | Merchant | 14,348 |
| 5 February | Mexico City | Merchant | 5,078 |
| 5 February | Glenartney | Merchant | 7,263 |
| 7 February | Beaumaris | Merchant | 2,372 |
| 7 February | Limesfield | Merchant | 427 |
| 7 February | Ben Rein | Merchant | 212 |
| 7 February | Ardbeg | Merchant | 227 |
| 7 February | Sturton | Merchant | 4,406 |
| 8 February | Basuta | Merchant | 2,876 |
| 8 February | Artesia | Merchant | 2,762 |
| 8 February | Kia Ora | Merchant | 77 |
| 9 February | Lydie | Merchant | 2,559 |
| 10 February | Romford | Merchant | 3,035 |
| 11 February | Merton Hall | Merchant | 4,327 |
| 11 February | Baku Standard | Merchant | 3,708 |
| 12 February | Eleanor | Merchant | 1,980 |
| 12 February | St Magnus | Merchant | 809 |
| 12 February | Polo | Merchant | 2,915 |
| 14 February | Atlas | Merchant | 3,090 |
| 14 February | Carlisle Castle | Merchant | 4,325 |
| 14 February | Saga | Merchant | 1,143 |
| 14 February | Ventmoor | Merchant | 3,456 |
| 14 February | War Monarch | Merchant | 7,887 |
| 14 February | Bessie Stephens | Merchant | 119 |
| 15 February | San Rito | Merchant | 3,310 |
| 17 February | Northville | Merchant | 2,472 |
| 17 February | Pinewood | Merchant | 2,219 |
| 19 February | Beacon Light | Merchant | 2,768 |
| 19 February | Glencarron | Merchant | 5,117 |
| 19 February | Philadelphian | Merchant | 5,165 |
| 19 February | Wheatflower | Merchant | 188 |
| 19 February | Barrowmore | Merchant | 3,832 |
| 19 February | Commonwealth | Merchant | 3,353 |
| 20 February | Balgray | Merchant | 3,603 |
| 20 February | Djerv | Merchant | 1,527 |
| 20 February | Zeno | Merchant | 2,890 |
| 20 February | Huntsmoor | Merchant | 4,957 |
| 21 February | Rio Verde | Merchant | 4,025 |
| 21 February | Cheviot Range | Merchant | 3,691 |
| 22 February | Haileybury | Merchant | 2,888 |
| 23 February | British Viscount | Merchant | 3,287 |
| 23 February | Remus | Merchant | 1,079 |
| 24 February | Amsterdam | Merchant | 806 |
| 24 February | Renfrew | Merchant | 3,830 |
| 25 February | Rubio | Merchant | 2,395 |
| 26 February | Eumaeus | Merchant | 6,696 |
| 26 February | Glenart Castle | Merchant | 6,824 |
| 26 February | Greavesash | Merchant | 1,263 |
| 26 February | Romny | Merchant | 1,024 |
| 26 February | Maltby | Merchant | 3,977 |
| 26 February | Dalewood | Merchant | 2,420 |
| 26 February | Tiberia | Merchant | 4,880 |
| 27 February | Machaon | Merchant | 6,738 |
| 27 February | Largo | Merchant | 1,764 |
The British cargo ship, SS Largo, was built in 1910 by S. P. Austin & Son, Ltd., Sunderland and at the time of her loss was owned by Pelton SS. Co. Ltd., Newcastle. She was a steamer of 1,764 tonnes.
On 27 February 1918, whilst travelling on a voyage from Barry to Scapa Flow with a cargo of coal, the Largo was torpedoed without warning by a German U-boat under the command of Friedrich Strackerjan and sunk 12 miles West of Calf of Man.
Thankfully, there were no casualties.
The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has offered assistance for fishermen and mariners in need since 1839. The maritime charity provides help for mariners, retired seafarers and their dependants, through financial help including welfare grants, as well as assistance and support.
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British steamer SS Haileybury was built in 1902 by W. Pickersgill & Sons, Sunderland and was owned at the time of her loss by Wm. Thomas & Sons Ltd., London.
