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Subject: Re: WW1 Troopships


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Raymond Lloyd
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Date Posted: Monday, February 18, 04:16:58pm
In reply to: Cliff Phillips 's message, "Re: WW1 Troopships" on Sunday, February 17, 11:44:35am

Cliff,
You have located the correct ship (and spelling) it was indeed the "St.Seiriol I" built for the Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Co. by Inglis 1n 1914 but not completed in time to enter service, and requisitioned by the government on completion. She was first used as a troop transport to France then employed as a minesweeper unfortunately striking a mine off Harwich on 25 April 1918. Her official number was 137413. You might be interested to know that "St.Seriol II" was one of the first vessels into Dunkirk, and despite several hits from German planes rescued many, returning many times and received a citation commending Captain and crew for their efforts.
Ray Lloyd.

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