| Name: | PROTECTOR |
| Type: | Pilot Vessel |
| Launched: | 09/09/1907 |
| Completed: | 10/1907 |
| Builder: | JP Rennoldson & Sons |
| Yard: | South Shields |
| Yard Number: | 251 |
| Dimensions: | 200grt, 27nrt, 110.0 x 22.1 x 10.7ft |
| Engines: | T3cyl (11, 18 & 30 x 21ins), 50rhp |
| Engines by: | JP Rennoldson & Sons, South Shields |
| Propulsion: | 1 x Screw |
| Construction: | Steel |
| Reg Number: | 119905 |
| History: | |
| 31/10/1907 | Tyne Pilotage Commissioners, South Shields |
| 31/12/1916 | Sank |
| Comments: | 31/12/1916: Whilst attending to a vessel off the Tyne, she hit a mine and exploded |
| All on board were killed, including 5 crew, 10 pilots & 4 assistants |
Above photo is courtesy of Kevin Blair
Above photo is courtesy of Kevin Blair
Above photo is copyright of South Shields Libraries
Lloyd's List, Wednesday, 06/11/1907