Hi Peter - welcome to SN from the UK. I hope you will find lots of interest here. Certainly a friendly crowd of people.
Here is a URL with access to the basic information about ADMIRALENGRACHT:
http://www.stegro.nl/Website1/Admiralengracht (1).htm
Gross 499
Net 335
Deadwt 850
Year of Build 1952
Engine Werkspoor diesel, 500 pk
Ship Builder Bodewes Scheepswerven Martenshoek Nederland
Speed 11 mijl
Yard Number -
Dimensions 58.20-8.89- Depht 3.27
Vessel Type Vrachtschip-khv
Call Sign PCDS
Containers -
Flag Ned.
In Service 1952.02.16
Out Service 15-3-1956
op reis van Antwerpen naar Londen tijdens dichte mist voor anker gegaan bij Zeebrugge,
aangevaren door de ss "DEWSBURY" en direct gezonken. Alle bemanningsleden werden gered.
1961 schip gelicht en als schroot afgevoerd.
I presume you are Dutch and will be able to understand the last bit as I don't!
There is also a small picture at this URL.
I am sure that my more learned colleagues in SN will provide additional information shortly!
Best wishes with your search and I am sorry that you were unable to converse with your father due to losing him at such a young age - it must have been a big shock to you at that age.
Regards,
