SS Coylet was a World War I A-class standard cargo ship built by Laing James & Sons Ltd of Sunderland, United Kingdom for the Shipping Controller, London as War Rambler.[1][2] launched on the 26 October 1917. She was built of steel and powered by a three cylinder triple expansion steam engine with a single shaft and one screw.

History
NameWar Rambler
OwnerShipping Controller, London
BuilderJames Laing (shipbuilder)
Yard number669
Launched26 October 1917
In service1919
Out of service1919
FateSold
History
NameWaziristan
OwnerCommon Bros. Ltd. - Hindustan S. S. Co. Ltd., Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.
In service1919
Out of service1920
FateSold
History
NameSS Coylet
OwnerThomas Dunlop & Sons
In service1920
Out of service1922
FateScuttled
General characteristics
Class and typeWWI A-class standard cargo ship (br.)
TypeTanker
Tonnage5495grt
Length121.9m
Beam16m
Propulsion1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw
Speed11 knots
NotesAbandoned due to fire and scuttled.

On 15 February 1922 she caught fire and after her crew were rescued by the SS Sucrosa she was shelled and sunk by the U.S. Coast Guard, 12 nautical miles (22 km) west south west of the Sand Key Lighthouse, Florida, United States.[3] Her owner at the time of her scuttling was Thomas Dunlop & Sons. Who had the ship refitted as a tanker.

References

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  1. ^ "WWI Standard Ships War P". www.mariners-l.co.uk.
  2. ^ "Thomas Dunlop & Sons / Queen Line". www.theshipslist.com.
  3. ^ "WRECKSITE - COYLET TANKER 1918-1922". www.wrecksite.eu.