Berkshire built 10/1897 by Edward Brothers of North Shields for North Lincs Steam Fishing Co
12/1914 Requisitioned
15/05/1915 North Channel – Skipper Herbert Percy Fleet RNR A Bland Captain In collision with armed yacht Valiant II sank at 1900 off Cushendall Red Bay Co Antrim 6 miles E of Tor Cor Point in Red Bay 55.05N 06W
No lives lost crew rescued by armed trawler Alsatian
Her Details are
- Official Number 108479
- Yard Number 569
- Admiralty number FY 995
- Armament 1-4in
- GT 133 NT 45
- Dimensions 96 x 20.7 x 10.7
- Quarter Deck 18′ Foc’sle 19′
15/05/1915 Sunk after collision off Red Bay whilst in Admiralty Service