St Magnus (II)

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St Magnus(II) (gross tonnage 809) Dimensions, Length 215 feet X Beam 31 Feet

This vessel was built in 1912 by Ramage & Ferguson of Leith, and was considered a good sea boat.
She was in service for only a short time, being sunk by enemy action off Peterhead on 12th February 1918 whilst on the Lerwick to Aberdeen run.
With the exception of one of the engine-room crew, all aboard were saved.