Ombra

Ombra
Rig Class.Steam Ship
Year built:1902
General characteristics
Ton:275 tons TM, 236 tons Gross
Beam:

Ombra was taken into war service in September 1914 and, after patrolling in the northern Irish Sea, she became part of the Dover Patrol in June 1916.  Almost immediately she had her first contact with the enemy.  Her log reads: "Struck submerged object. Turned ship round, fired depth charges, and buoyed position. Later heard explosion NW and leader 16th Division reported sub in nets".

Later, Ombra was bombed while at Ramsgate.  Part of her stern was blown off and one crew member was killed.

She served until March 1919.

She was requisitioned again in October 1939 for use as a danlayer, and was reduced to harbour vessel in November 1941.

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