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Name: ALBATROS
Type: Fishing Vessel
Launched: 26/07/1904
Completed: 09/1904
Builder: Smith's Dock Co Ltd
Yard: North Shields
Yard Number: 756
Dimensions: 203grt, 70nrt, 112.4 x 21.0 x 8.2ft
Engines: T3cyl (12, 19.5 & 32 x 23ins), 67nhp
Engines by: WVV Lidgerwood, Glasgow
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 10.25knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: n/a
History:
09/1904 L Caille, Lorient
1911 Cie Lorientaise de Chalutage, Lorient
1935 Varron & Bizien, Lorient
14/05/1940 Sunk
Comments: 1904: Allocated fishing registration number L528 at Lorient
12/04/1916: Requisitioned as an auxiliary patrol boat at St Nazaire
Armed with 1 x 75mm & 1 x 47mm guns
12/1918: Returned to owners
09/1939: Requisitioned by the French Navy
14/05/1940: Sunk at Dunkirk


Obove photo is courtesy of Birgir Þórisson

Obove photo is courtesy of Birgir Þórisson

Obove photo is courtesy of Birgir Þórisson

Shields Daily News, Monday, 29/08/1904