HMT Yesso
HMT Yesso. (Adty No 166) 09/02/1917
Displacement: 229 grt.
Length: 36.4m. Beam: 6.5 m. Draught:
Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw
Complement: 12 officers and men.
Men Lost: 7
Armament: 1 x 3 pdr
Displacement: 229 grt.
Length: 36.4m. Beam: 6.5 m. Draught:
Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw
Complement: 12 officers and men.
Men Lost: 7
Armament: 1 x 3 pdr
The trawler Yesso was built by Cochrane & Sons Shipbuilders Ltd., Selby in 1911.
Selby Times - Friday 17 February 1911
Launch.— Yesterday, Messrs. Cochrane and Sons, shipbuilders, Selby, launched a handsomely-modeled steel screw trawler, the principal dimensions being 119 ft. by 22ft. by 12ft. 3in. moulded. The vessel has been built to the order of Mr. H. L. Taylor, of Grimsby, and will be fitted with powerful triple expansion engines by Messrs. Amos & Smith Ltd, of Hull, and is replete with all the latest improvements for fishing purposes. As the vessel left the ways she was gracefully christened the ““Yesso” by Mrs. Taylor, the owner’s wife, after which the party adjourned to the builder's offices, where the customary toasts were given and responded to.
Selby Times - Friday 17 February 1911
Launch.— Yesterday, Messrs. Cochrane and Sons, shipbuilders, Selby, launched a handsomely-modeled steel screw trawler, the principal dimensions being 119 ft. by 22ft. by 12ft. 3in. moulded. The vessel has been built to the order of Mr. H. L. Taylor, of Grimsby, and will be fitted with powerful triple expansion engines by Messrs. Amos & Smith Ltd, of Hull, and is replete with all the latest improvements for fishing purposes. As the vessel left the ways she was gracefully christened the ““Yesso” by Mrs. Taylor, the owner’s wife, after which the party adjourned to the builder's offices, where the customary toasts were given and responded to.
History
Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail - Tuesday 24 February 1914
STEAMER SAVED BY GRIMSBY TRAWLER.
News reached Grimsby yesterday a rescue which was effected on Saturday 25 miles south-east Spurn by the Grimsby trawler Yesso, which found the Glasgow coasting steamer Varracout in a sinking condition. The vessel went down while an attempt was being made to attach hawsers with view towing her to Grimsby. The Varracout was bound from Yarmouth to Hull, under the command of Captain Pulford, with a cargo of sand, when she encountered the full fury of Friday’s gale and sprang a leak. The captain and crew took turns in working the pumps throughout Friday night, but the water slowly gained and the vessel gradually sank. Distress signals were shown, but no vessel came in sight, and, utterly exhausted with the decks almost level with the sea, the shipwrecked men had almost abandoned hope when the Yesso came and rescued them with her boat.
STEAMER SAVED BY GRIMSBY TRAWLER.
News reached Grimsby yesterday a rescue which was effected on Saturday 25 miles south-east Spurn by the Grimsby trawler Yesso, which found the Glasgow coasting steamer Varracout in a sinking condition. The vessel went down while an attempt was being made to attach hawsers with view towing her to Grimsby. The Varracout was bound from Yarmouth to Hull, under the command of Captain Pulford, with a cargo of sand, when she encountered the full fury of Friday’s gale and sprang a leak. The captain and crew took turns in working the pumps throughout Friday night, but the water slowly gained and the vessel gradually sank. Distress signals were shown, but no vessel came in sight, and, utterly exhausted with the decks almost level with the sea, the shipwrecked men had almost abandoned hope when the Yesso came and rescued them with her boat.
THE LOSS
Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser - Tuesday 11 March 1919
THE BASE, 1914-19, A PROUD RECORD. Losses, Promotions, and Distinctions. Happenings at Sea.
February, 1917 —Trawler Yesso struck a mine off Aberdeen Harbour, sunk; four hands lost.
(Note 7 crew were lost)
THE BASE, 1914-19, A PROUD RECORD. Losses, Promotions, and Distinctions. Happenings at Sea.
February, 1917 —Trawler Yesso struck a mine off Aberdeen Harbour, sunk; four hands lost.
(Note 7 crew were lost)
SM UC-29
HMT Yesso was sunk by a mine laid by UC29 (Ernst Rosenow) just off Aberdeen Harbour entrance on 9th February 1917
Mine Map from KTB UC 29 - 18th Jan - 27th Jan 1917 patrol
THE WRECK
UKHO wreck card 2137 for HMT Yesso was created in February 1917 and gave the location of the wreck as ''WK LIES 056 DEGS, 5C FROM S BREAKWATER LT''. by May 1917 the card simply states ''WK OF YESSO REMOVED.''. but the entry in 1934 gives more details, ''14.7.34 WK OF YESSO WHICH WAS 045DEGS, 3.5C FROM S BREAKWATER, WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE HARBOUR AUTHORITY USING EXPLOSIVES ON 25.4.17. DEPTH FOLLOWING DISPERSAL WAS 45.25FT [LWS]. SHIP'S GUN AND BELL WERE SALVED.''
The wreck was never charted but was relocated in 2012 during a survey in position 5708.886N, 0203.330W and was described as ''GEN DEPTH APPROX 8.5MTRS. LIES APPROX 045/225 DEGS. AN INDENTATION IN THE SEABED CONTAINING ?MINOR DEBRIS''. and marked as foul ground #
In 2013 more details were added ''. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.19MTRS. LENGTH 16.68MTRS, WIDTH 6.36MTRS, HT 0.31MTR. LIES 155/355 DEGS''
The wreck was never charted but was relocated in 2012 during a survey in position 5708.886N, 0203.330W and was described as ''GEN DEPTH APPROX 8.5MTRS. LIES APPROX 045/225 DEGS. AN INDENTATION IN THE SEABED CONTAINING ?MINOR DEBRIS''. and marked as foul ground #
In 2013 more details were added ''. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.19MTRS. LENGTH 16.68MTRS, WIDTH 6.36MTRS, HT 0.31MTR. LIES 155/355 DEGS''
Position of HMT Yesso UKHO
CREW LOST
Name - Henderson James (29),
DOB - 20th August 1887
Place of Birth -Old Machar
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Alice Henderson of 65 Dunbar Street, Old Aberdeen,
Rank - Deckhand (no. 11090DA) RNR,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Aberdeen Evening Express - Tuesday 13 February 1917
Roll of Honour.
HENDERSON, lost sea, on the 9th Feb) James Henderson, deck hand the H.M.T ''Yesso " aged 29 years, youngest son of David Henderson, Cruives of Don, and beloved husband of Alice Milne, Dunbar Street, Old Aberdeen— dearly loved and deeply mourned
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 16 February 1917
Killed at Sea. Mr James Henderson, deckhand one of H.M. ships, was killed at sea, the 9th inst. Mr Henderson was a son of Mr David Henderson, Cruives of Don, and husband of Mrs Henderson, Dunbar Street, Aberdeen. 29 years of age, and prior joining, about a year ago, was employed as a miller in Aberdeen.
DOB - 20th August 1887
Place of Birth -Old Machar
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Alice Henderson of 65 Dunbar Street, Old Aberdeen,
Rank - Deckhand (no. 11090DA) RNR,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Aberdeen Evening Express - Tuesday 13 February 1917
Roll of Honour.
HENDERSON, lost sea, on the 9th Feb) James Henderson, deck hand the H.M.T ''Yesso " aged 29 years, youngest son of David Henderson, Cruives of Don, and beloved husband of Alice Milne, Dunbar Street, Old Aberdeen— dearly loved and deeply mourned
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 16 February 1917
Killed at Sea. Mr James Henderson, deckhand one of H.M. ships, was killed at sea, the 9th inst. Mr Henderson was a son of Mr David Henderson, Cruives of Don, and husband of Mrs Henderson, Dunbar Street, Aberdeen. 29 years of age, and prior joining, about a year ago, was employed as a miller in Aberdeen.
Sources:
BT 377/7/57544
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
BT 377/7/57544
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - Maclean John (27),
DOB - 1888
Place of Birth -Boreraig, Skye
Parents - Son of Neil Maclean, of Borreraig, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye,
Early History -
Rank - Deckhand (no. 506SD), RNR.
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB - 1888
Place of Birth -Boreraig, Skye
Parents - Son of Neil Maclean, of Borreraig, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye,
Early History -
Rank - Deckhand (no. 506SD), RNR.
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Sources:
BT 377/7/92934
BT 377/7/92934
Name - McKay, Joseph Stewart Davidson
DOB - 4th August 1888
Place of Birth - Aberdeen
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Trimmer (no. 3985TS), RNR
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB - 4th August 1888
Place of Birth - Aberdeen
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Trimmer (no. 3985TS), RNR
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Sources:
BT 377/7/113908
BT 377/7/113908
Name - McLeod John (46),
DOB - September 1872
Place of Birth -Lower Bayble, Rossshire
Parents - Son of John and Margaret McLeod, of Lower Bayble, Stornoway;
Early History - husband of Kate McLeod, of 27, Lower Bayble, Stornoway, Ross-shire,
Rank - Leading Deckhand (no. 440SD), RNR.
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - September 1872
Place of Birth -Lower Bayble, Rossshire
Parents - Son of John and Margaret McLeod, of Lower Bayble, Stornoway;
Early History - husband of Kate McLeod, of 27, Lower Bayble, Stornoway, Ross-shire,
Rank - Leading Deckhand (no. 440SD), RNR.
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
BT 377/7/92872
BT 377/7/92872
Name - Morrison David ,
DOB - 2nd November 1895
Place of Birth -Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Trimmer (no. 1063TS), RNR
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Aberdeen Evening Express - Monday 12 February 1917
MORRISON Lost at sea, on the 9th February, David Morrison, stoker on the H.M.T. ''Yesso," aged 21 years, eldest son of David Morrison, and husband of Alicia Campbell, 74 John Street—dearly loved and deeply mourned.
Aberdeen Evening Express - Saturday 17 February 1917
CITY MISSION CHURCH, 6 School Hill 11.15, 3,and 6.45. Speakers—Pastor MATTHEWS and Mr CRANE. Evening, Memorial Service for Stoker MORRISON. Special Singing by Choir.
DOB - 2nd November 1895
Place of Birth -Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Trimmer (no. 1063TS), RNR
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Aberdeen Evening Express - Monday 12 February 1917
MORRISON Lost at sea, on the 9th February, David Morrison, stoker on the H.M.T. ''Yesso," aged 21 years, eldest son of David Morrison, and husband of Alicia Campbell, 74 John Street—dearly loved and deeply mourned.
Aberdeen Evening Express - Saturday 17 February 1917
CITY MISSION CHURCH, 6 School Hill 11.15, 3,and 6.45. Speakers—Pastor MATTHEWS and Mr CRANE. Evening, Memorial Service for Stoker MORRISON. Special Singing by Choir.
Sources:
BT 377/7/110985
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
BT 377/7/110985
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - Palmer Leslie (17),
DOB - 30th May 1899
Place of Birth - London
Parents - Son of George James and Alice Rosalie Palmer, of 10, Ilfracombe Avenue, Southend-on-Sea.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, Signalman (no. London Z/1814), RNVR
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Essex Newsman - Saturday 17 February 1917
The death occurred Feb. 9th, by the explosion of a mine at sea, Leslie Palmer, signalman in the R.N.V.R. The deceased, who was only 17, was the eldest son Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Palmer, of Ilfracombe Avenue, Southend.
Essex Newsman - Saturday 24 February 1917
ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR
Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Palmer, 10 Ilfracombe Avenue, Southchurch, have received notification of the death, through the explosion of a mine at sea of their elder son, Leslie. a signaller of the R.N.V.R. was 17 years age.
DOB - 30th May 1899
Place of Birth - London
Parents - Son of George James and Alice Rosalie Palmer, of 10, Ilfracombe Avenue, Southend-on-Sea.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, Signalman (no. London Z/1814), RNVR
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Essex Newsman - Saturday 17 February 1917
The death occurred Feb. 9th, by the explosion of a mine at sea, Leslie Palmer, signalman in the R.N.V.R. The deceased, who was only 17, was the eldest son Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Palmer, of Ilfracombe Avenue, Southend.
Essex Newsman - Saturday 24 February 1917
ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR
Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Palmer, 10 Ilfracombe Avenue, Southchurch, have received notification of the death, through the explosion of a mine at sea of their elder son, Leslie. a signaller of the R.N.V.R. was 17 years age.
Sources:
ADM 337/36/300
ADM 339/1/29193
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 337/36/300
ADM 339/1/29193
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - Rennie David .
DOB - 15th April 1875
Place of Birth -Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Engineman (no. 927/ES- PO) RNR.
Service History - Remembered on the Aberdeen (Trinity) Cemetery
Aberdeen Evening Express - Saturday 17 February 1917
Roll of Honour. -Drowned, on 9th February, off H.M.T. David Rennie, engineer, third son erf Alexander Rennie, Caledonian Railway.
Aberdeen Evening Express - Saturday 17 February 1917
City Engineer Drowned. David Rennie, engineer board one of H.M. patrol vessels, was drowned at sea on the 9th inst. Mr Rennie was son of Alexander Rennie, of the Caledonian Railway. Prior to hostilities opening he was employed as a marine engineer with the Strath Engineering Company. was 39 years of age, and leaves a widow and four of a family.
DOB - 15th April 1875
Place of Birth -Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Engineman (no. 927/ES- PO) RNR.
Service History - Remembered on the Aberdeen (Trinity) Cemetery
Aberdeen Evening Express - Saturday 17 February 1917
Roll of Honour. -Drowned, on 9th February, off H.M.T. David Rennie, engineer, third son erf Alexander Rennie, Caledonian Railway.
Aberdeen Evening Express - Saturday 17 February 1917
City Engineer Drowned. David Rennie, engineer board one of H.M. patrol vessels, was drowned at sea on the 9th inst. Mr Rennie was son of Alexander Rennie, of the Caledonian Railway. Prior to hostilities opening he was employed as a marine engineer with the Strath Engineering Company. was 39 years of age, and leaves a widow and four of a family.
Sources:
BT 377/7/130322
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
BT 377/7/130322
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
