SS Thomas Currell was a Strath-class trawler built for the United Kingdom for use as a fishing trawler. She was purchased by Sanford Ltd in 1921 for use in New Zealand. She would be used as a minesweeper during World War II, and is currently wrecked at Port Hutt, Chatham Island. Early operational historyOriginally builtContinue reading “Converted Trawlers – Thomas Currell (AK1438, AK1, T11, AK3, WN10, WN122) Strath-class trawler”