Maritime record MAB2743 - WINDWARD HO, BODDAM
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Summary
The trawler FV WINDWARD HO (H 692), under Captain George Eddom, was mined and sunk by German submarine UC-49 (under the command of Oblt.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NK 1874 4060 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NK14SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Maritime Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Maritime Angus |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The trawler FV WINDWARD HO (H 692), under Captain George Eddom, was mined and sunk by German submarine UC-49 (under the command of Oblt. Alfred Arnold) on the 9th May 1917, 3 miles S from Peterhead, while she was en route from Hull to fishing grounds. Eight lives were lost including the Skipper. Dived on by Buchan Divers who report that she lies upright and intact with a slight list to starboard. The stern is badly damaged and all the propeller blades have been blown off. The wreck was found by divers in 2012.
Place of Construction: BEVERLEY
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 16/05/12 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NK14SE8001;
- NRHE Numlink: 101837;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NK14SE0001;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/101837 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1416 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. . PRESS & JOURNAL. 16/05/12.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Oct 24 2019 3:04PM
