Aquarius built 09/1905 by Smiths Dock North Shields for Grimsby & North Sea Steam Trawling Co Grimsby
06/1915 Requisitioned by the Admiralty Served in patrol organisation but later released to civilian service
08/1915 Returned
1917 Requisitioned into the Fishery Reserve recommissioned and flew white ensign continued fishing under naval control
1919 Returned
08/1921 Sold to the Lindsey Steam Fishing Co Ltd
24/02/1945 Sailed from Grimsby bound for the North Sea fishing grounds with a crew of 10 men
| Surname | Forenames | Age at Death | Date of Death | Rank | Boat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON | VICTOR ARTHUR | 33 | 25/02/1945 | Skipper | Aquarius |
| HARNESS | HARRY GRAY | 24 | 25/02/1945 | Deck Hand | Aquarius |
| ROBINSON | RALPH JOHNSON | 39 | 25/02/1945 | Third Hand | Aquarius |
| GEDDES | JOHN GEORGE | 17 | 25/02/1945 | Deck Hand | Aquarius |
| DYBLE | GEORGE WILLIAM | 56 | 25/02/1945 | Cook | Aquarius |
| BULEY | ROBERT | 63 | 25/02/1945 | Trimmer | Aquarius |
| HANCOCK | CHARLES WILLIAM | 55 | 25/02/1945 | Trimmer | Aquarius |
| REID | CHARLES ALEXANDER | 49 | 25/02/1945 | Chief Engineer | Aquarius |
| WALKER | WILLIAM | 38 | 25/02/1945 | Second Hand | Aquarius |
Her Details are
- Official Number 122704
- GT 187 NT 64
- Quarter Deck 58 Foc’sle 21
- Dimensions 112.7 x 21.5 x 11.4
- Engines 50 HP
Sank after hitting a mine about 15 miles from the Outer Dowsing Light Vessel on the 25/02/1945 All crew were lost