| Name: | WILLIAM DOWNES |
| Type: | Naval Trawler |
| Launched: | 05/11/1017 |
| Completed: | 1917 |
| Builder: | Charles Rennoldson & Co |
| Yard: | South Shields |
| Yard Number: | 190 |
| Dimensions: | 275grt, 113nrt, 125.3 x 23.4 x 12.6ft |
| Engines: | T3cyl (12.5, 21 & 35 x 26ins), 61nhp |
| Engines by: | Shields Engineering & Dry Dock Co Ltd, North Shields |
| Propulsion: | 1 x Screw |
| Construction: | Steel |
| Reg Number: | 145120 |
| History: | |
| 1917 | The Admiralty, London |
| 15/12/1920 | Registered at London |
| 22/09/1921 | Henry Leetham & Sons, York |
| 11/12/1923 | Phoenix Trawling Co Ltd, York |
| 31/10/1929 | Ritchie & Davies, London |
| 16/09/1941 | Sank |
| Comments: | 1921: Allocated fishing registration number LO530 at London |
| 03/12/1940: Damaged by air attack 5 miles WNW of the Skelligs | |
| 16/09/1941: Foundered off Rosslare |