122012: SS Quickstep
SS Quickstep was a Cargo Steamship built by Smith's Dock Co, Middlesbrough in 1928 for Witherton and Everett SS Co Ltd, Newcastle Upon Tyne.
She was sailing in convoy from London to the Tyne when she struck a mine and sunk in the North Sea with the loss of twelve lives.
- Tonnage 2722 GRT
- Length 93m
- Beam 14m
- Depth 6.4m
- Speed 10 knots
Details
- Record Type:
- Boat
- Registration:
- 149453
- Date Launched:
- 1928
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP