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S.T. Wyre Gleaner FD23


 	  	 
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FD 23 Wyre Gleaner


		
Technical
Official Number 164418
Gross Tonnage444
Length164.4 ft
Engine99 hp
Armament1 x 4"
Built atSmith's Dock Co Ltd, Southbank-on-Tees
OwnerWyre Trawlers Ltd
History
1936 Built for the Rutlandshire Steam Fishing Co Ltd, Grimsby.
1939 Requisitioned by the Admiralty as anti-submarine trawler.
March 1942On temporary loan to the USN for A/S duties. Returned to the RN in October and transferred direct to the SA station.
1945Returned to UK and paid off. Returned to owners.
1951Acquired by Northern Trawlers Ltd as NORTHERN GIFT GY332.
1954To Fleetwood registration and renamed WYRE GLEANER.
September 1963Sold to West of Scotland Shipbreaking Co Ltd for breaking at Troon.