F Spiller
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  • Surname
    Spiller
  • Date of Birth
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    Trawlerman

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    Minesweeper 307

Biography

Mr F Spiller was serving on Minesweeper Ship Yucca 307 when he passed through Peterborough East Station on 2 November 1916.  He wrote in the visitors’ book, “Pot of tea for the Boys, and don’t forget the sweets.”

Minesweeper 307, was originally Trawler T.R. Ferens (H1027), which was put into use by the Admiralty as a minesweeper in May 1915.  It embarked to Arkangel (White Sea, Russia) on 22 June 1915, arriving on 6 July 1915.   It was repaired after being mined on 13 July 1915. http://www.naval-history.net/WW1NavyBritishBVLSaRN1507.htm

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