marine pete Posted 4 May , 2008 Share Posted 4 May , 2008 looking for Information on the s S Calypso the Master C.C. Smith Died 11th July 1916 Regards Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Lowrey Posted 4 May , 2008 Share Posted 4 May , 2008 Peter, Calypso was a 2876 grt steamer built in 1904 by Earle's SB. & Eng. Co., Ltd., Hull for T. Wilson, Sons & Co., Ltd., Hull. She was taken into Royal Navy service early in the war but then retured to owners. Calypso was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U 53 on July 10, 1916 about 15 miles west of Listafjord, Norway while on a voyage from London for Christiania with general cargo. There were no survivors. Best wishes, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine pete Posted 4 May , 2008 Author Share Posted 4 May , 2008 Peter, Calypso was a 2876 grt steamer built in 1904 by Earle's SB. & Eng. Co., Ltd., Hull for T. Wilson, Sons & Co., Ltd., Hull. She was taken into Royal Navy service early in the war but then retured to owners. Calypso was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U 53 on July 10, 1916 about 15 miles west of Listafjord, Norway while on a voyage from London for Christiania with general cargo. There were no survivors. Best wishes, Michael THANKS FOR THAT iNFORMATION michael Regards Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifax Posted 5 May , 2008 Share Posted 5 May , 2008 CALYPSO The "Calypso" of 1907 was a 2,962 gross ton ship, built by Earle's of Hull in 1904 for the Wilson Line. Her dimensions were - length 309.6ft x beam 42.7ft, two funnels, two masts, and a speed of 14 knots. There was accommodation for 57-1st, 44-2nd and 863-3rd class passengers. Taken up by the Admiralty in November 1914, she was renamed HMS CALYX and armed with 8-4.7inch and 2-3pounder guns. She served with the 10th Cruiser Squadron until 26.6.1915 when she was returned to the Wilson Line. On 10.7.1916 she was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U.53 in the Skagerrak off Lindesnes while on passage from London to Christiansand. 30 crew including the master were lost. [The Wilson Line of Hull 1831-1981 by Arthur G.Credland and Michael Thompson ISBN 1-872167-58-6] - [Posted to The ShipsList by Ted Finch - 16 February 1998] Calypso Type Steamer GRT 2.876 tons Country British Built 1904 Builder Earle’s SB. & Eng. Co., Ltd., Hull Operator T. Wilson, Sons & Co., Ltd., Hull U-boat attacks on Steamer Calypso Date of attack 11 Jul, 1916 U 53 (Hans Walther) Sunk 30 casualties attacked about 15 miles west of Listafjord, Norway Listed as missing; ship was sunk with no survivors. All the best Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine pete Posted 5 May , 2008 Author Share Posted 5 May , 2008 CALYPSO The "Calypso" of 1907 was a 2,962 gross ton ship, built by Earle's of Hull in 1904 for the Wilson Line. Her dimensions were - length 309.6ft x beam 42.7ft, two funnels, two masts, and a speed of 14 knots. There was accommodation for 57-1st, 44-2nd and 863-3rd class passengers. Taken up by the Admiralty in November 1914, she was renamed HMS CALYX and armed with 8-4.7inch and 2-3pounder guns. She served with the 10th Cruiser Squadron until 26.6.1915 when she was returned to the Wilson Line. On 10.7.1916 she was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U.53 in the Skagerrak off Lindesnes while on passage from London to Christiansand. 30 crew including the master were lost. [The Wilson Line of Hull 1831-1981 by Arthur G.Credland and Michael Thompson ISBN 1-872167-58-6] - [Posted to The ShipsList by Ted Finch - 16 February 1998] Calypso Type Steamer GRT 2.876 tons Country British Built 1904 Builder Earle's SB. & Eng. Co., Ltd., Hull Operator T. Wilson, Sons & Co., Ltd., Hull U-boat attacks on Steamer Calypso Date of attack 11 Jul, 1916 U 53 (Hans Walther) Sunk 30 casualties attacked about 15 miles west of Listafjord, Norway Listed as missing; ship was sunk with no survivors. All the best Steve Thank you Steve For the information Top Man Regards peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historydavid Posted 5 May , 2008 Share Posted 5 May , 2008 marinepete, Smith's entry in CWGC is rather sparse: SMITH, C C, Master, Mercantile Marine, Calypso (Hull) S.S., 11-Jul-16. Best wishes David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe R Posted 6 May , 2008 Share Posted 6 May , 2008 CALYPSO The "Calypso" of 1907 was a 2,962 gross ton ship, built by Earle's of Hull in 1904 for the Wilson Line. Her dimensions were - length 309.6ft x beam 42.7ft, two funnels, two masts, and a speed of 14 knots. There was accommodation for 57-1st, 44-2nd and 863-3rd class passengers. Taken up by the Admiralty in November 1914, she was renamed HMS CALYX and armed with 8-4.7inch and 2-3pounder guns. She served with the 10th Cruiser Squadron until 26.6.1915 when she was returned to the Wilson Line. On 10.7.1916 she was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U.53 in the Skagerrak off Lindesnes while on passage from London to Christiansand. 30 crew including the master were lost. [The Wilson Line of Hull 1831-1981 by Arthur G.Credland and Michael Thompson ISBN 1-872167-58-6] - [Posted to The ShipsList by Ted Finch - 16 February 1998] Calypso Type Steamer GRT 2.876 tons Country British Built 1904 Builder Earle's SB. & Eng. Co., Ltd., Hull Operator T. Wilson, Sons & Co., Ltd., Hull U-boat attacks on Steamer Calypso Date of attack 11 Jul, 1916 U 53 (Hans Walther) Sunk 30 casualties attacked about 15 miles west of Listafjord, Norway Listed as missing; ship was sunk with no survivors. All the best Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe R Posted 6 May , 2008 Share Posted 6 May , 2008 U53's First commander on its first patrol was Hans Rose, NOT Hans Walther. On U53's second patrol to the shores of the United States ,its commander was Hans Rose and NOT Victor Dieckmann. Joe R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine pete Posted 8 May , 2008 Author Share Posted 8 May , 2008 U53's First commander on its first patrol was Hans Rose, NOT Hans Walther. On U53's second patrol to the shores of the United States ,its commander was Hans Rose and NOT Victor Dieckmann. Joe R Thank you Joe For The Information Regards Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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