Orianda built 11/07/1914 Cochranes of Selby for Dolphin Steam Fishing co Ltd Grimsby
09/1914 Requisitioned as a Minesweeper she was modified to be able to engage in Mine clearing laid off Scarborough by the German Cruiser Kolberg
19/12/1914 North Sea After bringing several mines to the surface working with the M/S Gunboat SkipJack she closed in and struck a mine sinking inside of 10 mins with engines at full ahead wreck lies in 54.15.17N 00.18.32W and stands upright and remains in one piece
Surname | Forenames | Age at Death | Date of Death | Rank | Boat |
WILSON | James | Unknown | 19/12/1914 | Deck Hand | Orianda |
Here details are
- Official Number 136999
- Yard Number 610
- Admiralty Number FY 99
- Armament 1 x 6pdr
- 273 GT 145 NT
- Dimensions 130.4 x 22 x 12.6
- Quarter deck 72′ Foc’sle 21′
19/12/1914 Mined off Scarborough whilst in Admiralty Service