Minster
Ship Number
634
Vessel Type
Cross Channel Ship
Built
D&W Henderson
Yard
Meadowside
Slip Number
4
Launch Date
June 17, 1924
Delivered
August 18, 1924
Owner
Southern Railway Co.
Weight
682 grt
BP Length
220 feet
Breadth
33-6 feet
No. of Screws
Twin
Speed (approx)
15 knots
Propulsion
2 x triple expansion, coal, 165 NHP
Official No.
147709
Registered
London
Fate
Sank
 Minster

She was hired by the RN as a net layer in 1940 and  renamed HMS Minster. Pennant No. T198
 
On 8th June 1944 HMS Minster struck a mine off Utah Beach and sank swiftly.
 
Today the wreck off the Minster lies close to the wreck off the USS Meredith and in 20mtrs.