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On this day (3rd August) WW1 Shipwreckollections

SS Aube 1916-17 SS Aube was a British cargo vessel of 1,837 tonnes, built in 1916 by Austin S. P. & Son Ltd., Sunderland. At the time of her loss, a century ago during WW1, Aube was owned by the Normandy Shipping Co., London.

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Remembering British merchant and fishing ships sunk in July, 1917

Date Name of Ship Merchant/Fishing Gross Tonnes 1 July Ariel Merchant (S.V) 86 1 July Don Emilio Merchant 3,651 1 July Eclipse Fishing 185 2 July Thirlby Merchant 2,009 2 July General Buller Fishing 72 2 July Hamnavoe Fishing 57 3 July City of Cambridge Merchant 3,844 3 July Iceland Merchant 1,501 3 July Mongara […]

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On this day (20th July) WW1 Shipwreckollections

SS Salsette (1908-1917) SS Salsette was a British ocean liner built in 1908, used to transport both cargo and passengers. She was built by J. Caird & Co., Greenock., and at the time of her loss a century ago, she was owned by the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, London.

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On this day (11th July) WW1 Shipwreckollections

SS Anglo-Patagonian (1910-1917) SS Anglo-Patagonian was a British steam ship built in 1910, used for transporting cargo, including aircraft, during WW1. The vessel was constructed by Short Brothers Ltd., Sunderland and at the time of her loss, she was owned by the Nitrate Producers Steamship Co., London.

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2017 Photography Competition Launched

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, is once again calling on photographers to submit images celebrating Britain’s proud maritime heritage, for its annual competition searching for the UK’s ultimate sea view.

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On this day (4th July) WW1 Shipwreckollections

SS Goathland (1906-1917) SS Goathland was a British steamer of 3,044 tonnes used to transport cargo. She was built by the Tyne Iron Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Newcastle in 1906 and at the time of her loss, 100 years ago, was owned by Headlam & Rowland, Whitby.

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SS Westonby

Remembering British merchant and fishing ships sunk in June, 1917

Date Name of Ship Merchant/Fishing Gross Tonnes 1 June Cavina Merchant 6,539 1 June Teal Fishing 141 2 June Cameronian Merchant 5,861 2 June Hollington Merchant 4,221 2 June Wairuna Merchant 3,947 2 June Shamrock Fishing 170 2 June St. Bernard Fishing 186 3 June Islandmore Merchant 3,046 3 June Greenbank Merchant 3,881 3 June […]

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On this day (27 June) WW1 Shipwreckollections

SS Ultonia (1898-1917) SS Ultonia was a British ocean liner, built by Swan & Hunter Ltd. in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1898. At the time of her loss during WW1, the vessel of 10,402 tonnes was owned by the Cunard Steam Ship Co. Ltd., Liverpool.

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SS Miami

On this day (22nd June) WW1 Shipwreckollections

SS Miami (1904-1917) British cargo ship, SS Miami, was built in Glasgow in 1904 by Barclay Curle & Co. Ltd. At the time of her loss during WW1, the steamer of 3,762 tonnes was owned by Elders and Fyffes Ltd., Garston.

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SS Ruperra

On this day (20th June) WW1 Shipwreckollections

SS Ruperra (1904-1917) SS Ruperra was a British cargo ship of 4,232 tonnes, built in 1904 by Short Bros. Ltd., Sunderland. At the time of her loss, a century ago, she was owned by John Cory & Sons Ltd., Cardiff.

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