Mersey-class trawler

The Mersey class was a class of Admiralty trawlers built for the Royal Navy (or other government institutions) prior to World War II.[2] Many went on to be used in various roles during World War II. The ships constituting this class were built as standard Mersey class or as non-standard class vessels.

HMT George Bligh - A Mersey-class Admiralty trawler
Class overview
NameMersey class
Builders
Operators
  •  Royal Navy
  • subsequently, many other Allied navies
In service1916–1946 (Royal Navy)
Planned156[1]
Completed105 standard and 7 non-standard[1]
Cancelled44[1]
General characteristics
TypeAdmiralty trawler
Displacement438 tons standard[2]
Length148 ft (45 m) (standard vessels)[2]
Installed power600 bhp (450 kW)
Propulsion1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw, 1 boiler[3]
Speed11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph) maximum
Complement15–20 men[2]
ArmamentVaried depending on vessel, see text.
NotesFuel: Coal 184 t:

Characteristics

The Mersey-class trawlers were purpose-built, standard Admiralty design intended for patrol, ASW and minesweeping roles. HMT John Quilliam, delivered in June 1917, was the first of the standard completions. The smallest of the non-standard ships measured 36.8 metres (120 ft 9 in) in length with a 6.71 m (22 ft 0 in) beam.

Armament

Ships of standard Mersey class

All vessels listed based on this citation[1] unless stated otherwise. HMT prefix: A public vessel hired by HM Sea Transport Service for service as a Transport (thus Hired Military Transport, though often referred to as “His Majesty’s Troopship”). Also, His Majesty’s Trawler and His Majesty’s Tug, as RN auxiliary support vessels (these might also be hired from the merchant marine).[4]

Name Admiralty number Launch date Shipbuilder Dimensions & power Fate
HMT Alexander Hills 3549 22 May 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed MOY 9.1920. Sold 1.46, renamed CORAL ISLAND 1947.
HMT Alexander Macbeth 4241 14 Jul 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed JOHN W. JOHNSON.
HMT Andrew Jewer 3844 4 Dec 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as gunnery tender. Renamed NITH 9.1920, EXCELLENT 6.1922. Sold 1946 renamed MALVERN.
HMT Andrew King 3545 19 Apr 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. hydrophone vessel. Served as minesweeper. Renamed OUSE 9.1920. Mined 20Feb41 off Tobruk.
HMT Benjamin Hawkins 3858 7 Feb 1920 Goole SB 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 17 Oct 19, delivered 2.1920 named FROBISHER, purchased 6.33 as BDV, renamed FASTNET.
HMT Charles Adair 3551 7 Jun 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1923 renamed SLEAFORD 1924. Served as French SAINT BENOIT in WW2
HMT Charles Hammond 3830 26 Feb 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sunk 2 Nov 1918 in collision with MARKSMAN off Kirkcaldy.
HMT Christopher Dixon 3563 4 Sep 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. To Irish Government 1922, same Name. Served as LORD GAINFORD in WW2.
HMT Daniel Fearall 3571 2 Nov 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun, 1x Depth-charge thrower and mechanical minesweeping gear: Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as training ship. Renamed STOUR 9.1920, PEMBROKE 9.1922, STOUR 1939. Sold 7.46, renamed STORESSE 1947.
HMT Daniel Mcpherson 4242 16 Aug 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed LORD HALIFAX.
HMT Daniel Munro 4239 20 Jun 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed ESTRELLA DO NORTE. Served as ESTRELLA DO NORTE in WW2.
HMT Degara Lerosa 4237 6 Jun 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed JAMES JOHNSON. Served as Greek AXIOS in WW2.
HMT Edward Druce 3736 30 Jul 1918 Goole SB 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1920 renamed GIRARD. Served as GIRARD in WW2.
HMT Edward Mcguire 4251 17 May 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed CAPE ST. VINCENT. Served as KOROWA (RAN) in WW2.
HMT Edward Williams 3547 8 May 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun, 1x Depth-charge thrower and mechanical minesweeping gear: Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1922, renamed CAPE TRAFALGAR 1923. Served as CAPE TRAFALGAR in WW2.
HMT Fraser Eaves 3567 2 Oct 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-4in, 1-12pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed DOON 9.1920. Sold 1946 renamed DONESSE.
HMT George Andrew 3556 23 Jul 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921 renamed LORD ASTOR. Served as CRANEFLY in WW2.
HMT George Bligh 3542 24 Feb 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, same name. Served in WW2.
HMT George Brown 3548 10 May 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed WILLIAM DOGHERTY 12.19. Sold 1922 renamed ROSEDALE WYKE.
HMT George Fenwick 3568 10 Jan 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1923 renamed CAPE OTWAY. Served as Greek STRYMON in WW2
HMT George Westphall 3575 7 Feb 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921 renamed ESTELLE YVONNE. Lost 1923.
HMT Henry Cramwell 3705 24 Dec 1918 Lobnitz 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1922 to Spain, renamed XAUEN.
HMT Henry Ford 3569 18 Oct 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Renamed BOADICEA Il 2.19, HENRY FORD 2.1920. Sold 1921 renamed DUPERRE. Served as French DUPERRE in WW2.
HMT Henry Lancaster 4231 8 Apr 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as mark buoy vessel Sold 8.21, same Name. Served as LONGTOW in WW2.
HMT Henry Marsh 4253 31 May 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed SPRINGBOK.
HMT Isaac Chant 3704 1 Oct 1918 Lobnitz 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Renamed COLNE 9.1920, Sold 1949.
HMT James Adams 3555 7 Jul 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1920 renamed PILOTE 5. Served as Belgian PILOTE 5 in WW2.
HMT James Buchanan 3565 18 Sep 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper, hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922 renamed STONEFERRY. Served as FORCE in WW2.
HMT James Caton 3703 26 Aug 1918 Lobnitz 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921 renamed EMILIE PIERRE. Served as French ST. PIERRE D'ALCANTARA in WW2
HMT James Hayes 3859 27 Jun 1919 Goole SB. 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed VISCOUNT GREY. Stranded 11 Feb 1920, total loss.
HMT James Hulbert 3799 9 Sep 1919 Lobnitz 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed M. J. REID. Served as JEAN FREDERIC in WW2.
HMT James Jones 3842 9 Nov 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun:. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed CHERWELL 9.1920. Sold 1948 as CHERWELL.
HMT James Ludford 4232 1 May 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as mark buoy vessel. Mined 14 Dec 39 off the Tyne.
HMT James Mansell 4238 26 Jun 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed SNORRI STURLUSON, JAMES MANSELL 1922.
HMT James Mcdonald 4244 9 Sep 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed GRAND FLEET. Served as BARBARA ROBERTSON in WW2.Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed GRAND FLEET. Served as BARBARA ROBERTSON in WW2.
HMT James Mclaughlin 4250 1 May 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed GENERAL BIRDWOOD. Served as GENERAL BIRDWOOD in WW2.
HMT James Wright 3576 15 Feb 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun:. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921 renamed LORD ANCASTER. Served as LOCH MOIDART in WW2.
HMT James Young 4235 8 May 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919, same name.
HMT Jeremiah Lewis 4234 25 Feb 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1920 renamed FIELD MARSHAL ROBERTSON.
HMT John Cormack 3562 4 Sep 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun:. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed LORD PIRRIE. Served as CHILTERN in WW2.
HMT John Cottrell 4463 1 Nov 1919 Goole SB 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed ST. ENDELLION. Served as BLIGHTY in WW2.
HMT John Dunn 3741 27 Feb 1918 Ferguson 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun:. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1923, same name. Served as FLORENCE BRIERLEY in WW2.
HMT John Dutton 3739 17 Jan 1918 Ferguson 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun:. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921, later renamed KARLSEFNI.
HMT John Ebbs 3566 2 Oct 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1920, renamed PILOTE 4. Served as Belgian ship A4 in WW2.
HMT John Edmund 3738 22 Oct 1918 Goole SB 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed FOYLE 9.1920. Log Book Availability. Loaned 9.21-6.34 to SAN as SONNEBLOM. Sold 1946 renamed CRAMOND ISLAND
HMT John Felton 3570 1 Nov 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA, 1-6in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1920, same name.
HMT John Highland 3797 23 Sep 1918 Ferguson 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1920 renamed OCEAN ENSIGN.
HMT John Jacobs 3833 15 Apr 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed CASTLENAU. Served as CASTLENAU in WW2.
HMT John Jefferson 3834 23 Apr 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1920 renamed ST. AMANT. Served as LADY ENID in WW2.
HMT John Johnson 3832 19 Apr 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed CLOUGHTON WYKE. Served as CLOUGHTON WYKE in WW2.
HMT John Mann 4245 6 Sep 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed EARL HAIG. Purchased 1933, renamed BARNET. Sold 1947. In 1950 enplayed by salvors of HMS Warspite off Penzance.[5]
HMT John Pasco 3544 19 Apr 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as escort. Sold 1922 renamed ARIN BJORN HERSIR.
HMT John Quilliam 3541 12 Feb 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1921
HMT John Welstead 3573 15 Feb 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed LORD HAREWOOD. Served as MYRLAND in WW2.
HMT John Yule 3543 24 Mar 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1921 renamed NOTRE DAME DE LORETTE.
HMT Jonathan Clarke 4465 24 Mar 1920 Goole SB 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed ST. KEVERNE.
HMT Jonathan Collins 4464 26 Nov 1919 Goole SB 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed ST. MINVER. Served as ST. MINVER in WW2.
HMT Langdon Mackennon 4243 21 Oct 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed DOUGLAS H. SMITH. Lost 1921.
HMT Lewis Mackenzie 4240 26 Jun 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed FLORENCE JOHNSON.
HMT Lewis Reeves 3553 23 Jun 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA, 1-7.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed LORD HAWKE. Lost 1922.
HMT Lewis Roatley 3554 7 Jul 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1922 renamed STALWART.
HMT Michael Clements 3561 21 Aug 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sunk 8.8-18 in collision off St. Catherines Point.
HMT Michael Mcdonald 4252 17 May 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed KANUCK.
HMT Nicholas Couteur 4236 20 May 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed MARY A. JOHNSON. Lost 11.1920.
HMT Nicholas Dean 3740 11 Mar 1918 Ferguson 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1921 renamed NOTRE DAME DE FRANCE.
HMT Patrick Mitchell 4248 16 Apr 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed KELVIN.
HMT Peter Hoffman 3798 8 Jul 1919 Lobnitz 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed K. M. HARDY. Served as French IMBRIN in WW2.
HMT Peter Magee 4249 1 May 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed LORD ERNLE.
HMT Richard Bulkeley 3560 21 Aug 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Mined 12 Jul 1919 in the North Sea while on loan to USN.
HMT Richard Colliver 3701 26 Feb 1918 Lobnitz 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed LAURETTE.
HMT Richard Jewell 3836 6 Aug 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed LORD KNARESBOROUGH. Served as FAIRWAY in WW2.
HMT Robert Barton 3559 28 Aug 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1922 renamed HAY BURNWYKE. Served as HAYBURN WYKE in WW2.
HMT Robert Bookless 3557 23 Jul 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921 renamed GRIZ NEZ. Served as German M.4005 in WW2.
HMT Robert Cahill 4468 13 Apr 1921 Goole SB 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 renamed PIERRE ANDRE. Served as PIERRE ANDRE in WW2.
HMT Robert Double 3735 5 Jun 1918 Goole SB 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922, same name, renamed WOLBOROUGH 1925.
HMT Robert Drummond 3742 4 May 1918 Ferguson 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922, same name, renamed SALMONBY 1924. Lost 23 Mar 1926.
HMT Robert Finlay 3857 23 May 1919 Goole SB 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed VISCOUNT ALLENBY.
HMT Robert Murray 4256 30 Jun 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1923 same name. Served as NORTHLYN in WW2.
HMT Samuel Dowden 3564 18 Sep 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. 1-3.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922 renamed ROYAL REGIMENT. Served as SEA MIST in WW2.
HMT Samuel Jameson 3839 10 Oct 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed ETTRICK 9.1920 Sold 1926 renamed LOUGHRIGG. Served as PHYLLISIA in WW2.
HMT Samuel Martin 4255 28 Jun 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed FIELD MARSHAL PLUMER.
HMT Simeon Moon 4254 31 May 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1920 renamed GENERAL RAWLINSON.
HMT Thomas Atkinson 3546 8 May 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1923 renamed CAVENDISH. Served as ERITH in WW2.
HMT Thomas Bailey 3558 4 Aug 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1922 renamed PAMXON.
HMT Thomas Cornwall 3702 10 Jun 1918 Lobnitz 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr, 1-3.5in BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sunk 29 Oct 1918 in collision off Flamborough Head.
HMT Thomas Cruize 3706 30 Jan 1919 Lobnitz 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed CELERINA. Lost 11 Dec 1922.
HMT Thomas Jago 3835 31 Jul 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-4in. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as escort. Sold 1922 renamed ST. VALERY. Served as LADY ELEANOR in WW2.
HMT Thomas Jarvis 3840 24 Oct 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as Special Service Vessel. Renamed EXE 9.1920. Sold 1928 renamed JAN VOLDERS.
HMT Thomas Johns 3837 3 Sep 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed EDEN 9.1920, to SAN 1921-34 renamed IMMORTELLE. Sold 1945,
HMT Thomas Maloney 4247 14 Jun 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed ST. NEOTS. Served as ADAM in WW2.
HMT Thomas Matthews 4246 6 Oct 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed EARL BEATTY.
HMT Thomas Thresher 3572 9 Feb 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper Sold 1922, same name. Served as SYRIAN in WW2.
HMT Thomas Whipple 3574 4 Feb 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1922 renamed LORD LASCELLES.
HMT William Chatwood 4467 24 Feb 1921 Goole SB 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 renamed BLANC NEZ
HMT William Courtney 4466 2 Feb 1921 Goole SB 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1921 renamed TERNOISE
HMT William Doak 3737 23 Sep 1918 Goole SB 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922 to Spain renamed ARCILA
HMT William Forbes 3856 25 May 1919 Goole SB 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Completed as fishing vessel. Sold 1919 renamed SYRIAN.
HMT William Honnor 3796 26 Aug 1918 Ferguson 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as escort. Sold 1922 renamed GRIMURKAMBAN.
HMT William Inwood 3841 30 Oct 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed BLACKWATER 9.1920. Sold 1946 renamed SPLEIS.
HMT William Jackson 3831 29 Feb 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Sold 1921 renamed LORD BYNG. Served as EVELYN ROSE in WW2.
HMT William Johnson 3843 22 Nov 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Loaned to USN 1919. Sold 1921 renamed LORD BIRKENHEAD.
HMT William Jones 3838 8 Sep 1918 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Renamed BOYNE 9.1920.Sold 1946 renamed NYPUBERG.
HMT William Leech 4233 12 Feb 1919 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Renamed EXCELLENT 2.1919. Sold 1922 renamed William LEECH. Served as French EXCELLENT in WW2.
HMT William Ram 3550 7 Jun 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as escort. Sold 1921 renamed LORD CARSON. Served as WELBECK in WW2.
HMT William Rivers 3552 9 Jun 1917 Cochrane 324grt/438 tons/665 tons deep, 148(oa), 138x23x13ft. TE 600ihp, 11kts. Armament: 1-12pdr. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921 renamed MONT CASSEL. Served as French MONT CASSEL in WW2.

Non-standard vessels

All vessels listed based on this citation[1] unless stated otherwise.

Name Admiralty number Launch date Shipbuilder Dimensions & power Fate
HMT Anthony Aslett 3579 22.2.17 Cochrane Units ranged from 248-324grt, 117-125x22-23 ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun, 1x Depth-charge thrower and mechanical minesweeping gear: Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Renamed ROTHER 9.20. Sold 1922 to Spain, renamed UAD QUERT.
HMT Charles Astie 3578 25.1.17 Cochrane Units ranged from 248-324grt, 117-125x22-23 ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun:. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Mined 26.6.17 off Lough Swilly.
HMT Cornelius Buckley 3581 24.2.17 Cochrane Units ranged from 248-324grt, 117-125x22-23 ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1922 renamed ARIA.
HMT John Appleby (ex-Corinthia) 3612 30.1.17 Cook, W & G Units ranged from 248-324grt, 117-125x22-23 ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun:. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1923 renamed LOIS. Served as LOIS in WW2.
HMT John Arthur (ex-Sannyrion) 3613 10.2.17 Cook, W & G Units ranged from 248-324grt, 117-125x22-23 ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: 1x 76/40 Quick Fire 12-pounder naval gun:. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as hydrophone vessel. Sold 1922 renamed GLADYS. Served as GLADYS in WW2.
HMT William Abrahams 3580 24.2.17 Cochrane Units ranged from 248-324grt, 117-125x22-23 ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1922 renamed Santini.
HMT William Westenburgh 3577 25.1.17 Cochrane Units ranged from 248-324grt, 117-125x22-23 ft. Approx. TE 480ihp, 10.5kts. Armament: usually 1-12pdr & BT. Crew: 15, up to 18 with wireless. Served as minesweeper. Sold 1921 renamed Lord Talbot. Served as Star Of The Realm in WW2.

Cancelled vessels

A further 44 vessels were ordered, but were cancelled before delivery.

References

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  2. "Mersey class MS Trawlers - Allied Warships of WWII". Uboat.net. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  3. "HMT James Ludford (T16) [+1939]". Wrecksite.eu. Retrieved 27 May 2022. 1 x 3-cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw, 1 boiler
  4. "Glossary". 211squadron.org.
  5. "Warspite Still on Reef". The Cornishman. No. 5126. Penzance. 20 July 1950. p. 4. Retrieved 12 June 2022 via British Newspaper Archive.
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