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History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | Glenlea |
Owner | John Morrison & Son |
Builder | John Priestman & Co. |
Yard number | 296 |
Laid down | January 1930 |
Fate | Sunk on 7 November 1942 by U-566 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Merchant ship |
Tonnage | 4,252 |
Length | 367 ft 6 in |
Beam | 51 ft 6 in |
Height | 25 ft 1 in |
Draught | 27 ft 6 in |
Propulsion | Steam powered |
Speed | 10 knots |
Complement | 49 |
SS Glenlea was a British steam merchant ship built by John Priestman & Co in Southwick, Sunderland and was completed in August of 1930. She was owned by John Morrison & Son located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She was sunk in 1942 after becoming a straggler in convoy ON-142.
History
The Glenlea was a British steam merchant ship and was one of two of the last ships built by John Priestman & Co., the other ship being the Finland. The ship was finished in August of 1930.[1] The ship eventually came under ownership of John Morrison & Son.[2]
On 7 November 1942, the Glenlea was torpedoed sunk by U-566 after falling behind from its convoy, ON-142. Because of this, it wasn't escorted and made easy prey for German U-boats. Out of the 49 crew on board, 44 died.[3]
References
- ^ "John Priestman and Co - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
- ^ "Lloyd's Register, Steamers & Motorships". Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Glenlea, British Steam merchant". Uboat.net. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
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