The SS Tottenham was a British cargo steamship built in 1901 by William Doxford & Sons. The ship had a single screw, a speed of 10 knots, and a capacity of 3,250 tons. During its service, the SS Tottenham transported various goods such as coal, grain, and general cargo between ports in the United Kingdom and continental Europe. The vessel was known for its sturdy construction and reliability, operating successfully for many years. In 1917, during World War I, the SS Tottenham was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine while en route from Sunderland to La Rochelle. The sinking resulted in the loss of the ship and several crew members. The SS Tottenham's demise was a common fate for many merchant vessels during the war, as they became targets for enemy attacks. The ship's sinking serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by merchant ships and their crews during wartime operations at sea.

This description has been generated using GPT-4.1-NANO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.