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British GY 249

British Built 07/1930 Cook Welton & Gemmell
Originally Ordered by Little & Olgierrsson but Sold before Complete Named Vinur GY 249
07/1930 Owned by E Little & E Olgeirsson
08/1930 Owned by Vinur Steam Fishing Co
04/1936 Renamed British
27/08/1939 Requisitioned as Minesweeper at Woolwich based at Grimsby Ungrouped
08/1942 Sold to Northern Trawlers
1943 Grouped to 21st MS at Grimsby
11/01/1946 Returned to Owners
08/1954 Went to Fleetwood Renamed Wyre British FD 24
1957 Broken Up Ghent Belgium

Her Details are

  • Official Number 160993
  • Yard Number 547
  • Admiralty Number FY 506
  • GT 406 NT 161
  • Dimensions 142.7 x 25.1 x 14.1
  • Quarter Deck 79 Foc’sle 25
  • Engines Amos & Smith 99HP 10.9Knots