SS Ardmore (1909)

SS Ardmore was a British cargo ship that was torpedoed by SM U-95 in St. George's Channel 13 nautical miles (24 km) west south west of the Coningbeg Lightship on 13 November 1917 while carrying general cargo from London, United Kingdom to Cork, Ireland.

SS Ardmore II sinking after hitting a mine on 12 November 1940 (nearly 23 years after the first Ardmore). This ship was built in memory of the first SS Ardmore and looked identical to her.
History
United Kingdom
NameSS Ardmore
OwnerCity Of Cork Steam Packet Co. Ltd.
Port of registryCork
RouteLondon - Cork
Ordered1909
BuilderCaledon Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd.
Yard number206
Laid down1909
Launched20 February 1909
Completed1909
Acquired1909
Maiden voyage1909
In service1909
Identification
FateTorpedoed and sunk 13 November 1917
General characteristics
TypeCargo ship
Tonnage1,304 GRT
Length79.3 metres (260 ft 2 in)
Beam11 metres (36 ft 1 in)
Depth5.2 metres (17 ft 1 in)
Installed powerTriple Expansion Engine
PropulsionScrew propeller
Speed12.5 knots
Crew27

Construction

Ardmore was built at the Caledon Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd. shipyard in Dundee, United Kingdom in 1909. She was launched and completed that same year. The ship was 79.3 metres (260 ft 2 in) long, had a beam of 11 metres (36 ft 1 in) and had a depth of 5.2 metres (17 ft 1 in). She was assessed at 1,304 GRT and had a triple expansion engine driving a screw propeller. The ship could reach a maximum speed of 12.5 knots.[1]

Sinking

Ardmore left London bound for Cork carrying general cargo. When she was 13 miles west south west from Coningbeg Lightship in the St. George's Channel on 13 November 1917 she was torpedoed and sunk without warning by the German submarine SM U-95. Of the 27 crew on board, only eight were rescued.[1][2]

References
  1. "SS Ardmore [+1917]". wrecksite.eu. 6 April 2008. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  2. "Ardmore". uboat.net. 1995. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
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