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Albatross GY 279

Albatross Built 04/1897 by Cochrane & Cooper, Beverley for T. Baskcomb, Grimsby
02/1908 went to T. W. Baskcomb Grimsby
09/1910 Bought by A. Black & R Hill Grimsby 
06/1914 Sold to Savoy Steam Fishing Co. Ltd, Grimsby
24/09/1916 Stopped by U 57 approx 20 miles East of Flamborough Head and sunk by Gun Fire
All Crew saved


Her Details are 

  • Official Number 108460
  • Yard Number 177
  • Call Sign QGNJ
  • Dimensions 100 x 20.5 x 11.2
  • Quarter Deck 17 Foc’sle 19
  • Engines C D Holmes 45 rhp 3 Cyl 10.0 Knots

24/09/1916 Sank by U-boat gunfire about 20 miles off Flamborough