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