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|Ship name=*''Sierra Blanca'' (1904–13)
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*Atlantic Transport Co. Ltd (1913–17)
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|Ship operator=*Thomas, Anderson & Co. (1905–13)
*Atlantic Transport Co. Ltd (1913–17)
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|}'''SS ''Maine''''' was a British [[steamship]] launched in 1905 as a 3600-ton cargo steamer with a triple-expansion engine. She was [[torpedo]]ed and sunk on 21 November 1917 by [[SM UC-17|''UC-17'']], about {{convert|10|mi}} off [[Dartmouth, Devon|Dartmouth]]. She sank "gracefully, upright and on an even keel"{{citation needed |date=August 2013}} and sits on shingle {{convert|36|m}} deep at {{coord|50|12.750|N|3|50.955|W|display=inline,title}}.


'''''Maine''''' was a British [[steamship]] launched in 1904 as '''''Sierra Blanca''''' for the Sierra Shipping Co. Ltd. She was sold to the Atlantic Transport Co. Ltd. in 1913 and renamed ''Maine''. She was [[torpedo]]ed and sunk in March 1917 by {{ship|SM|UC-17||2}}.
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The Torbay [[British Sub-Aqua Club]] bought the wreck for £100 in 1962 and salvaged the bronze propeller, selling it for £800.


==Description==
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The propeller was proudly displayed on a plinth outside Safeway supermarket in Paignton town centre, until the redevelopment of the site in the early 2000s. The propeller was being sold for scrap, but was rescued by a farmer and now is in a field in Kingsteignton.
The ship was {{convert|361|ft|m|2}} long, with a beam of {{convert|46|ft|2|in|m|2}}. She was powered by a [[triple expansion steam engine]] which drove a single screw propeller. It could propel her at {{convert|13|kn|km/h}}.<ref name=SB>{{cite web |url=https://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.php?year_built=&builder=&ref=9447&vessel=SIERRA+BLANCA |title=Sierra Blanca |publisher=Shipping and Shipbuilding Research Trust |accessdate=6 February 2024 }}</ref>

==History==
''Sierra Blanca'' was build by D. & W. Henderson & Co., [[Glasgow]] for the Sierra Shipping Co. Ltd. She was launched on 19 November 1904 and completed in January 1905. Her port of registry was [[Liverpool]] and she was operated under the management of Thomson, Anderson & Co.<ref name=SB/>

In 1913, ''Sierra Blanca'' was sold to the Atlantic Transport Co. Ltd. and was renamed ''Maine''.<ref name=SB/> On 23 March 1917, ''Maine'' was [[torpedo]]ed and sunk in the [[English Channel]] {{convert|9.5|nmi|km}} off [[Berry Head]], [[Devon]] ({{coord|50|12|N|3|52|W}}) by {{ship|SM|UC-17||2}}.<ref name=Maine>{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/wwi/ships_hit/7204.html |title=Maine |publisher=Uboat.net |accessdate=6 February 2024 }}</ref> ''Maine'' was on a voyage from [[London]] to [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], United States.<ref name=SB/> She was carrying [[chalk]] and general cargo.<ref name=Maine/> She sank "gracefully, upright and on an even keel"{{citation needed |date=August 2013}} and sits on shingle {{convert|36|m}} deep at {{coord|50|12.750|N|3|50.955|W|format=dms|display=inline, title}}.

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The Torbay [[British Sub-Aqua Club]] bought the wreck for £100 in 1962 and salvaged the bronze propeller, selling it for £800.{{cn|date=February 2024}}

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The propeller was proudly displayed on a plinth outside the Safeway supermarket in [[Paignton]] town centre, until the redevelopment of the site in the early 2000s. The propeller was being sold for scrap, but was rescued by a farmer and now is in a field in [[Kingsteignton]].{{cn|date=February 2024}}


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 15:00, 6 February 2024

For other ships with the same name, see USS Maine.

SS Maine
History
Name
  • Sierra Blanca (1904–13)
  • Maine (1913–17)
Owner
  • Sierra Shipping Co. Ltd (1904–13)
  • Atlantic Transport Co. Ltd (1913–17)
Operator
  • Thomas, Anderson & Co. (1905–13)
  • Atlantic Transport Co. Ltd (1913–17)
Port of registryUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Liverpool, United Kingdom
Launched19 November 1904
CompletedJanuary 1904
Out of service23 March 1917
FateTorpedoed and sunk
General characteristics
TypeSteamship
Tonnage3,616 GRT, 2,338 NRT Ship displacement=
Length361 feet (110.03 m)
Beam46 feet 2 inches (14.07 m)
Installed powerTriple expansion steam engine
PropulsionSingle screw propeller
Speed13 knots (24 km/h)

Maine was a British steamship launched in 1904 as Sierra Blanca for the Sierra Shipping Co. Ltd. She was sold to the Atlantic Transport Co. Ltd. in 1913 and renamed Maine. She was torpedoed and sunk in March 1917 by UC-17.

Description

The ship was 361 feet (110.03 m) long, with a beam of 46 feet 2 inches (14.07 m). She was powered by a triple expansion steam engine which drove a single screw propeller. It could propel her at 13 knots (24 km/h).[1]

History

Sierra Blanca was build by D. & W. Henderson & Co., Glasgow for the Sierra Shipping Co. Ltd. She was launched on 19 November 1904 and completed in January 1905. Her port of registry was Liverpool and she was operated under the management of Thomson, Anderson & Co.[1]

In 1913, Sierra Blanca was sold to the Atlantic Transport Co. Ltd. and was renamed Maine.[1] On 23 March 1917, Maine was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 9.5 nautical miles (17.6 km) off Berry Head, Devon (50°12′N 3°52′W / 50.200°N 3.867°W / 50.200; -3.867) by UC-17.[2] Maine was on a voyage from London to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.[1] She was carrying chalk and general cargo.[2] She sank "gracefully, upright and on an even keel"[citation needed] and sits on shingle 36 metres (118 ft) deep at 50°12.750′N 3°50.955′W / 50.212500°N 3.849250°W / 50.212500; -3.849250.

The Torbay British Sub-Aqua Club bought the wreck for £100 in 1962 and salvaged the bronze propeller, selling it for £800.[citation needed]

The propeller was proudly displayed on a plinth outside the Safeway supermarket in Paignton town centre, until the redevelopment of the site in the early 2000s. The propeller was being sold for scrap, but was rescued by a farmer and now is in a field in Kingsteignton.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Sierra Blanca". Shipping and Shipbuilding Research Trust. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Maine". Uboat.net. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
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