SS Glenlea was a merchant ship built by John Priestman & Co in Southwick, Sunderland and was completed in August of 1930. She was owned by John Morrison & Son located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She was sunk in 1942 after becoming a straggler in convoy ON 142.

History
United Kingdom
NameGlenlea
OwnerJohn Morrison & Son
BuilderJohn Priestman & Co.
Yard number296
Laid downJanuary 1930
Launched9 July 1930
FateSunk on 7 November 1942 by German submarine U-566
General characteristics
TypeMerchant ship
Tonnage4,252 GRT
Length367 ft 6 in
Beam51 ft 6 in
Height25 ft 1 in
Draught27 ft 6 in
PropulsionSteam powered
Speed10 knots
Crew49

History

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Glenlea was a British steam merchant ship and was one of two of the last ships built by John Priestman & Co., the other ship being the Finland. The ship was finished in August of 1930.[1] The ship eventually came under ownership of John Morrison & Son.[2]

On 7 November 1942, the Glenlea was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-566 after falling behind from its convoy, ON 142. Out of the 49 crew on board, 44 died.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "John Priestman and Co - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
  2. ^ "Lloyd's Register, Steamers & Motorships". Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Glenlea, British Steam merchant". Uboat.net. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.