This cable layer was built in 1940 by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd. in Wallsend, Lancs.
Built for the GPO (London UK) for cable repair work in British and Continental waters.
In 1940 she was owned by the GPO, London UK.
In 1976 she was withdrawn from service and scrapped.
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