66776: HMT Arctic Hunter
The HMT Arctic Hunter, originally the fishing trawler Capel H17, was built in Hull and requisitioned by the Admiralty in 1939 in order to serve as a minesweeper. Following the Second World War, on returning to trawling, the boat was renamed the Lord Foyle.
This website provides details on Hull trawlers, and another website, dedicated to the history of German U-boats, provides further information.
Details
- Record Type:
- Boat
- Also Known As:
- Capel H17; Lord Foyle
- Date Of Registration:
- 14 Feb 1929
- Type Of Boat:
- Minesweeper; Trawler
- Date Launched:
- 12 Jan 1929
- Record Maintained by:
- HC