SMITH'S DOCK COMPANY LTD., SOUTH BANK

Name KOS XXIII
Type Whaler
Yard Number 1048
Launched 26/07/1937
Completed 10/1937
Off. Number  
Engine builder Smith's Dock
Engine type T 3 cyl.
GRT 353
Length (feet) 134.7
Beam (feet) 26.4
First owner Hvalf. Kosmos A/S (A. Jahre), Sandefjord
   
History 09/1940 Admiralty requisition as anti-submarine whaler
   
Fate 20/05/1941 (Also reported as 23/05/1941 & 27/05/1941) scuttled in Suda Bay, Crete to avoid being captured by German forces.

One report states that she was raised, repaired and became German sub. chaser UJ2104 DAVIK, but was scuttled 18/09/1943 in the bay of Stampalia, position 36°34N, 26°30E after being damaged by allied destroyers

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