History of SS Stockport (1911) in Timeline
The SS Stockport was a passenger and cargo ship constructed in 1912 for the Great Central Railway. She is notable for her service as a convoy rescue ship during the Second World War. Her service was cut short when a German U-boat sunk the vessel in February 1943, resulting in the ship's loss.
1912: Ship Launch
In 1912, the SS Stockport was launched by Earle's Shipbuilding of Hull.
1912: SS Stockport Built
In 1912, the passenger and cargo vessel SS Stockport was built for the Great Central Railway.
1923: Ownership Change to London and North Eastern Railway
In 1923, ownership of the SS Stockport was transferred to the London and North Eastern Railway.
1935: Ownership Change to Associated Humber Lines
In 1935, the SS Stockport became owned by the Associated Humber Lines.
August 1937: Collision in the Humber
On August 1937, the SS Stockport collided with the Hull steam trawler Lady Beryl in thick fog in the Humber off Immingham. Both vessels sustained damage above the waterline.
October 1941: Convoy Rescue Service Begins
On October 1941, the SS Stockport began its convoy rescue service, rescuing 413 survivors from sunken ships across sixteen convoys, including convoy SC 107.
February 1943: Sinking by U-boat
In February 1943, SS Stockport was sunk by a U-boat while serving as a convoy rescue ship during the Second World War.
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