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MaSS

stepping stones of maritime history

History

Dutch steamer BILL S. (466grt) was badly damaged by German bombing six miles 260° from Dungeness from convoy CW.3, escorted by destroyer VERSATILE.

The steamer sank 6.7 miles 67° from Dungeness.

The entire crew was rescued.

Description

Length169 feet (51.5 m)
Width26.2 feet (8 m)
Tonnage466 ton

References

Down on 25 October

Wrecks of Flevoland

Burgzand Noord

13 Provinces

Dutch Presence in Cuba