Name Maria Khristina

This vessel was built by A Robinson to a private order in January 1923. She operated under the name LA FALAISE. In 1926, she was sold and renamed CARETTA by H Sedgwick of Greenock, who owned her until 1928, when she was sold to R Richards. In 1930, she was again sold, to A Cochran, who kept her at least until 1939. There are suggestions she would have carried post to the Shetland Isles, and that she was used for clandestine purposes during the Second World War. 

By 1946, after having sunk or been scuttled during the war, she was purchased and raised by the Admiralty, who fitted her with her current Gardner 4LWS engine. In 1949, she was purchased by L Neachell, renamed MARIA KHRISTINA, and registered in Cardiff. In 1960, she was bought by G Salariya, Gloucester. From 1969 to 1978, she had various owners, and that year was purchased by R Crabtree, who owned her for around 30 years. 

It is unclear what her current status is, and we are seeking further information on this vessel. Please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk if you can help.