Armed trawler Nelson

History
United Kingdom
NameNelson
Launched1905
In service1915–1917
FateSunk 15 August 1917
NotesConverted to armed merchantman at Lowestoft
General characteristics
TypeArmed smack
Tonnage61 GRT
Propulsionsail
Armament1 × 3 pounder naval gun

Armed trawler Nelson was a British auxiliary warship which served during World War I. She was built in 1905 as the fishing smack G&E, operating from Lowestoft and registered as LT 649. In 1915 she was armed for defence against U-boat attack, and fought several actions against them. She was sunk in action on 15 August 1917. This action was fought between a German U-boat (believed to be SM UC-63) and two trawlers, Nelson and Ethel & Millie, off the English coast.

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