FURNESS SHIPBUILDING COMPANY LTD., HAVERTON HILL

Name PRINCESS
Type Yacht
Yard Number 46
Launched 22/03/1924
Completed 04/1924
Off. Number 127486
Engine builder Sulzer Bros., Winterthur
Engine type 2 x 4-cyl
GRT 730
Length (feet) 186
Beam (feet) 30.1
First owner Sir James Knott, Bart.
History 1939 requisitioned for naval service
   
Fate 11/01/1940 sank after collision in Bristol Channel
(Anti-submarine yacht PRINCESS (730grt) and steamer BLAIRMORE (4141grt) collided near Elswell Bay, Bristol Channel. PRINCESS sank, and her crew picked up by BLAIRMORE.) 

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