120434: HMS Brecon Castle (FY507)

The HMS Brecon Castle was an MS Trawler built by Smith’s Dock Co Ltd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, in 1916. She was requisitioned by the Admiralty from 1916 to 1919 as a Minesweeper.

The HMS Brecon Castle served in the Second World War in August 1939 she was requisitioned again  and returned to her owners in December 1945.

Details
Record Type:
Boat
Type Of Boat:
MS Trawler; Minesweeper
Registration:
FY507
Date Launched:
4 Feb 1916
Record Maintained by:
CEP