HMT Columba
HMT Columba. (Adty No ) 10/03/1918
Displacement: 138 grt.
Length: 30.5 m. Beam: 6.1m. 3.4 m Draught:
Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw
Machinery. Hawthorns & Co., Ltd., Leith
Complement: 8
Men Lost: 5
Armament: .
Displacement: 138 grt.
Length: 30.5 m. Beam: 6.1m. 3.4 m Draught:
Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw
Machinery. Hawthorns & Co., Ltd., Leith
Complement: 8
Men Lost: 5
Armament: .
Built by Hawthorn Leslie & Co. Ltd. - R & W Hawthorn, Hebburn-On-Tyne (Newcastle)in 1893 for Devlin Thomas L., Granton (Edinburgh) and given the registration GN43. Taken over in 1916 by the Admiralty and was last used as a Boom Vessel.
North British Daily Mail - Friday 16 June 1893
Messers Hawthorn & Co. launched from their yard at Leith yesterday an iron steam trawler, 100 feet in length, named the Columba, for Mr Devlin, fish salesman, Edinburgh.
Scottish Leader - Friday 16 June 1893
LAUNCHES AT LEITH.—There was launched yesterday from the yard of Messrs Hawthorns and Co, Leith. a finely modelled iron screw trawler, built to the order of Mr T. Devlin. junior, Newhaven. The vessel's dimensions 100 ft. by 20ft, by 11ft. 3in. She will be fitted by 'the builders with compound surface condensing engines. On leaving the ways she was christened Columba by Miss Devlin. She is expected to attain a speed of 11 knots, and is the 7th vessel built by Messrs Hawthorns for the same owner.
North British Daily Mail - Friday 16 June 1893
Messers Hawthorn & Co. launched from their yard at Leith yesterday an iron steam trawler, 100 feet in length, named the Columba, for Mr Devlin, fish salesman, Edinburgh.
Scottish Leader - Friday 16 June 1893
LAUNCHES AT LEITH.—There was launched yesterday from the yard of Messrs Hawthorns and Co, Leith. a finely modelled iron screw trawler, built to the order of Mr T. Devlin. junior, Newhaven. The vessel's dimensions 100 ft. by 20ft, by 11ft. 3in. She will be fitted by 'the builders with compound surface condensing engines. On leaving the ways she was christened Columba by Miss Devlin. She is expected to attain a speed of 11 knots, and is the 7th vessel built by Messrs Hawthorns for the same owner.
London Evening Standard - Wednesday 01 November 1893
MERCANTILE SHIPPING NEWS.
(From "Lloyd's List.")
WRECKS AND CASUALTIES. .
Columba (steam trawler), of Granton. has put into Leith for repairs, having been ashore on the rocks outside Newhaven Harbour: the trawler has two plates in her bottom damaged and a large number of rivets started.
Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Friday 03 November 1893
COLUMBA steam trawler, of Granton, having discharged her cargo of fish at Newhaven, was leaving there Oct 28 for Granton, when she stranded on a ridge of rock, but was got off next tide and towed to Leith for repairs. Three plates in her bottom are damaged. (Leith, 0ct31.)
MERCANTILE SHIPPING NEWS.
(From "Lloyd's List.")
WRECKS AND CASUALTIES. .
Columba (steam trawler), of Granton. has put into Leith for repairs, having been ashore on the rocks outside Newhaven Harbour: the trawler has two plates in her bottom damaged and a large number of rivets started.
Liverpool Journal of Commerce - Friday 03 November 1893
COLUMBA steam trawler, of Granton, having discharged her cargo of fish at Newhaven, was leaving there Oct 28 for Granton, when she stranded on a ridge of rock, but was got off next tide and towed to Leith for repairs. Three plates in her bottom are damaged. (Leith, 0ct31.)
The Loss
HMT Columba was on route to Firth of Forth to be used as a Boom Defence Vessel but struck a mine that had been laid by UC-40 earlier that day. Five of the crew were killed but three survivors were rescued. The body of Deck Hand Robert Coull was recovered.
UC-40 (Hermann Menzel)
On the 10th March 1917 UC 40 was active in the Firth of Forth and laid a minefield running north/south south of May Island. It was one of these mines that sank HMT Columba that same day.
Mine Map from KTB UC 40 - 28th Feb - 20th March 1918 patrol
The wreck
HMT Columba has the wreck Card 2933, The card says HMS COLUMBA (PROBABLY).
The original entry in 1918 states: 16.3.18 SUNK IN 560910N,023248W, 2 MILES S 8DEG W (MAG) FROM MAY IS. LTHO.
This was updated in 1925 to: INS NDWPA (1918) IN POAN 171 DEG, 2 MILES FROM LTHO ON 114A. BR STD.
In 1960 a survey conducted by HMS Scott failed to locate the wreck and it was deleted from the chart.
1984 an obstruction was located but not investigated in 560927N, 023346W (W MURNEY).
HMS Fawn further investigated the wreck in 1987 and gave the wreck a length of 26m standing 5.7m high in general depth of 55m. The amended position was 560931N, 023330W.
In 1990 the wreck was dived by Gordon Wadsworth. his description of the wreck on the wreck card states: ''DIVED ON AUG 1990 IN 560930N, 023348W. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. SMALL STERN SECTION SITTING UPRIGHT SIMILAR TO TRAWLER BUT NO STERN GALLOWS''.
In 1993 the wreck was further examined by Oceonics (UK) Ltd. ''EXAM'D 4.8.93 IN 560931.4N, 023330.5W [OGB] USING MICROFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.2 IN GEN DEPTH 48.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 51MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS, LENGTH 25MTRS, BREADTH 6MTRS. INTACT, WELL DEFINED WK, LYING 060/240 DEG. A ROPE/CABLE LEADS SW FROM THE WK - PROBABLY SNAGGED FISHING GEAR.''
The original entry in 1918 states: 16.3.18 SUNK IN 560910N,023248W, 2 MILES S 8DEG W (MAG) FROM MAY IS. LTHO.
This was updated in 1925 to: INS NDWPA (1918) IN POAN 171 DEG, 2 MILES FROM LTHO ON 114A. BR STD.
In 1960 a survey conducted by HMS Scott failed to locate the wreck and it was deleted from the chart.
1984 an obstruction was located but not investigated in 560927N, 023346W (W MURNEY).
HMS Fawn further investigated the wreck in 1987 and gave the wreck a length of 26m standing 5.7m high in general depth of 55m. The amended position was 560931N, 023330W.
In 1990 the wreck was dived by Gordon Wadsworth. his description of the wreck on the wreck card states: ''DIVED ON AUG 1990 IN 560930N, 023348W. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. SMALL STERN SECTION SITTING UPRIGHT SIMILAR TO TRAWLER BUT NO STERN GALLOWS''.
In 1993 the wreck was further examined by Oceonics (UK) Ltd. ''EXAM'D 4.8.93 IN 560931.4N, 023330.5W [OGB] USING MICROFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.2 IN GEN DEPTH 48.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 51MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS, LENGTH 25MTRS, BREADTH 6MTRS. INTACT, WELL DEFINED WK, LYING 060/240 DEG. A ROPE/CABLE LEADS SW FROM THE WK - PROBABLY SNAGGED FISHING GEAR.''
Crew Lost †10/03/1918
COULL, Robert, Deck Hand, MMR, (no service number listed
Dundee Courier - Thursday 14 March 1918
BROUGHTY FERRY SEAMAN KILLED. Robert. Coull, a seaman connected with the minesweeping service, who resided Waverley Buildings, Broughty Ferry has lost his life . He was home on leave last week, and left to join his vessel on Saturday. His remains were brought to Broughty Ferry last night Deceased was employed in Dundee ship building yard prior to joining the naval service
Dundee People's Journal - Saturday 16 March 1918
SUBURBAN JOTTINGS
BROUGHTY FERRY.
Robt. Coull, seaman, whoso home was Waverley Buildings, has been killed while on duty. His remains were brought home on Wednesday night.
Dundee People's Journal - Saturday 23 March 1918
DEATHS
COULL.—Died in the execution his duty, the March 1918, Robert Coull, beloved husband Joan Smart, Waverley Buildings, Broughty Ferry
Dundee Courier - Thursday 14 March 1918
BROUGHTY FERRY SEAMAN KILLED. Robert. Coull, a seaman connected with the minesweeping service, who resided Waverley Buildings, Broughty Ferry has lost his life . He was home on leave last week, and left to join his vessel on Saturday. His remains were brought to Broughty Ferry last night Deceased was employed in Dundee ship building yard prior to joining the naval service
Dundee People's Journal - Saturday 16 March 1918
SUBURBAN JOTTINGS
BROUGHTY FERRY.
Robt. Coull, seaman, whoso home was Waverley Buildings, has been killed while on duty. His remains were brought home on Wednesday night.
Dundee People's Journal - Saturday 23 March 1918
DEATHS
COULL.—Died in the execution his duty, the March 1918, Robert Coull, beloved husband Joan Smart, Waverley Buildings, Broughty Ferry
Barnhill Cemetery. Dundee. Find-A -Grave (Rog)
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Name - GLENNY, John J,
DOB - 22nd July 1875
Place of Birth -Clapham
Parents - Son of Joseph and Sophia Glenny of London
Early History - Husband of Clara E. Glenny, of Ivydene, Record Rd., Emsworth, Hants. John married Clara Emily Smith in Portsmouth in 1902; on the 1911 census. they had a daughter Mavis aged four.
Rank - Chief Petty Officer, 161142 (Po)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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DOB - 22nd July 1875
Place of Birth -Clapham
Parents - Son of Joseph and Sophia Glenny of London
Early History - Husband of Clara E. Glenny, of Ivydene, Record Rd., Emsworth, Hants. John married Clara Emily Smith in Portsmouth in 1902; on the 1911 census. they had a daughter Mavis aged four.
Rank - Chief Petty Officer, 161142 (Po)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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1911 Census
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1911 Census
SWANNEY, Thomas, Skipper, MMR, (no service number listed)
The Scotsman - Wednesday 20 March 1918
DEATHS
SWANNY, Lost at sea on 10th instant, Thomas Swanney, beloved husband of Jemima Tulloch, 7 Jessfield Terrace, Leith. Sadly missed, (Orkney papers please copy)
The Scotsman - Wednesday 20 March 1918
DEATHS
SWANNY, Lost at sea on 10th instant, Thomas Swanney, beloved husband of Jemima Tulloch, 7 Jessfield Terrace, Leith. Sadly missed, (Orkney papers please copy)
Scotland, National Probate Index (Calendar of Confirmations and Inventories), 1876-1936
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Scotland, National Probate Index
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Scotland, National Probate Index
THOMSON, Donald, Trimmer, MMR, (no service number listed)
Widow: Isabella Thomson 16 Solway Street Glasgow.
Widow: Isabella Thomson 16 Solway Street Glasgow.
Scotland, National Probate Index (Calendar of Confirmations and Inventories), 1876-1936
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Scotland, National Probate Index
Scotland, National Probate Index
WALKER, Jesse, Engineman, MMR, (no service number listed)
Boston Guardian - Saturday 23 March 1918
BOSTON WAN DROWNED AT SEA. BOAT BLOWN INTO THE AIR “LIKE A MATCH-BOX.” Mrs. Chambers, of 66, James-Street, Boston, has received the news (unofficially) that her youngest brother. Mr. Jesse Walker, who was well known in Boston, has lost his life sea. Mr. Walker, who was for some years in the employment of the Boston Deep Sea Fishing and Ice Company and had lived for the past two years in Bruntisland. Scotland, though he was over at Boston as recently Christmas last. Until recently he had been employed ashore for some time, but a few days ago went to sea for the purpose of bringing a boat from certain port. A friend of Mrs. Chambers says. ''All was well until they were off an island, which is about one and half hours to being safe home again, when they struck a mine or were torpedoed. The boat on which was on was blown into the air like match-box. and there were only three saved''.
Deceased, who was 59 years and a Bostonian, leaves two son's and daughter to mourn his death. One of the sons is engaged in mine-sweeping.
Boston Guardian - Saturday 23 March 1918
BOSTON WAN DROWNED AT SEA. BOAT BLOWN INTO THE AIR “LIKE A MATCH-BOX.” Mrs. Chambers, of 66, James-Street, Boston, has received the news (unofficially) that her youngest brother. Mr. Jesse Walker, who was well known in Boston, has lost his life sea. Mr. Walker, who was for some years in the employment of the Boston Deep Sea Fishing and Ice Company and had lived for the past two years in Bruntisland. Scotland, though he was over at Boston as recently Christmas last. Until recently he had been employed ashore for some time, but a few days ago went to sea for the purpose of bringing a boat from certain port. A friend of Mrs. Chambers says. ''All was well until they were off an island, which is about one and half hours to being safe home again, when they struck a mine or were torpedoed. The boat on which was on was blown into the air like match-box. and there were only three saved''.
Deceased, who was 59 years and a Bostonian, leaves two son's and daughter to mourn his death. One of the sons is engaged in mine-sweeping.
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