RFA Serbol was a Belgol-class tanker that could hold 2000t of liquid. This ship was named after the allied country Serbia, and was launched on 7 July 1917. It was out of service on 26 August 1953 in Malta, and was moved from West Mud Mooring to Mill Bay Docks, Devonport on 4 March 1958, but was moved back on 11 March 1958. It arrived at Blyth from Devonport on 30 June 1958 and scrapped by Hughes Bolckow Shipbreaking Co Limited.
History
During its use during the war, the Serbol encountered many events. These include:
- 11 October 1919 - Engineer Sub Lieutenant James R Woodhouse RNR and Assistant Engineer William Cowden were charged with them refusing to sail Serbol. The charge against both was proved. They were dismissed.
- 11 October 1919 - Engineer Lieutenant William M Shaw RNR was charged with intentionally disobeying the command of his superior officer when ordered to Serbol to sea. The charge was proved. He was discharged.
- 13 April 1924 - Serbol rescued the master and 13/14 crew with the ship's dog and cat of HMS Buchaness, and they landed at Portsmouth
- 20 September 1930 - HMS Danae and RFA Serbol were thanked by the Government of the Dominican Republic after they provided assistance and supplies after a hurricane hit San Domingo. This was reported in the Scotsman newspaper.
References
