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Ross Searcher GY 172

Ross Searcher Built 02/1936 Cochranes of Selby for Rinovia Steam Fishing Co
Originally Named Stafnes GY 297
10/1939 Went to Admiralty and converted to an Anti submarine Trawler
Fitted with ASDIC, Based at Granton with 38th A/S Group
02/1946 Sold to Hull Ice Co registered GY 172
16/11/1946 Sold to Rinovia Steam Fishing Co
03/1949 Sold to Kopanes Steam Fishing Co
12/1960 Renamed Ross Searcher GY 172
05/1963 Sold to Van den Bossche & Co Belgium
19/08/1963 Breaking up Started

Stafnes GY 297
Photo Supplied by Photomarine

Her Details are

  • Official Number 164404
  • Yard Number 1141
  • Admiralty Number FY 192
  • Armament 1 4″ AA
  • GT 454 NT 244
  • Dimensions 161.4 x 26.6 x 14.1
  • Quarter deck 88 Foc’sle 29
  • Engines C D Holmes 132nhp 3 Cyl 12.0 Knots