On this day (14th December) WW1 Shipwreckollections

SS Volnay (1910-1917)

The SS Volnay was a British merchant cargo ship built in 1910 by Russell & Co. Ltd., Greenock. Seven years later, at the time of her loss at sea, the Volnay was owned by Gow, Harrison & Co., Glasgow.

On 14 December 1917, SS Volnay was travelling on a voyage from Montreal to Plymouth via Barry, carrying a cargo of tinned meat, butter, jam, coffee, cigarettes, peanuts, potato crisps, anti-personnel shells and timber, when she was hit by a mine two miles ExS from Manacles, Cornwall.

The defensively-armed merchant ship of 4,610 tonnes attempted to beach in Porthallow Bay, but foundered.

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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