120790: HMS Prize

The German Schooner SS Else built in 1901 was captured on the first day of the First World War and renamed HMS First Prize and later HMS Prize. She was converted to a Q Ship  and served in the First World War until August 1917 when she was torpedoed and sunk with the loss of all hands.

Details
Record Type:
Boat
Also Known As:
SS Else; HMS First Prize
Type Of Boat:
Schooner; Q Ship
Record Maintained by:
CEP