Lavington Court
Ship Number
1032
Vessel Type
Cargo Ship
Built
Govan Yard
Launch Date
March 21, 1940
Delivered
June 26, 1940
Owner
Court Line Ltd
Weight
5372 grt
BP Length
422 feet
Breadth
57-8 feet
No. of Screws
Single
Speed (approx)
11 knots
Propulsion
6 cylinder 4.S.C.S.A oil engine, 378 nhp by H&W
Official No.
167591
Registered
London
Fate
Torpedoed
Lavington Court

[United States Coastguard photo]
Had a working life of just over two years. After serving on 18 convoys she met her end when she was torpedoed and sunk.
 
On the 1st August 1942 when in convoy she was hit by torpedoes from German submarine U-564 when 200 miles north of the Azores on 19th July 1942. Two tugs took her in tow but she sank before she could reach port on 1st August 1942.
 
Six men were killed by the torpedo.