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Name: NETHERLEE
Type: Cargo Ship
Launched: 1907
Completed: 06/1907
Builder: Northumberland Shipbuilding Co Ltd
Yard: Howdon
Yard Number: 146
Dimensions: 4222grt, 2746nrt, 360.3 x 48.0 x 28.0ftft
Engines: T3cyl (25, 41 & 69 x 48ns), 372nhp
Engines by: Richardsons, Westgarth & Co Ltd, Sunderland
Propulsion: 1 x Screw
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 124192
History:
06/1907 Netherton Shipping Co Ltd (J Greenlees & Co), Glasgow
10/02/1917 Sank
Comments: Laid down as WELLDECK for Furness Withy but sold before launch
10/02/1917: Torpedoed & sunk by U-Boat U81, 92 miles WxS of Fastnet
On a voyage from Philadelphia to Dunkerque carrying general cargo