The Harbour Master reported three losses during a gale on 28th October 1915. The Clara, belonging to Messrs Burley of Sittingbourne filled and sank 'a short distance from Queenborough Pier'. Her crew of 2 were drowned. She was said to lie well in on the Lapwell Flat and out of the way of traffic. (1)

<1> Port of Medway Harbour Master Records, Rochester Upon Medway Studies Centre, MPA/H2/21, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6425.