LIGHTNING

Shipbuildervessel built by Alexander HALL & Co. (Footdee, Aberdeen)

Date1841

Object NameSCHOONER

MediumWOOD

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 94.6' x breadth 19.8' x depth 12.7'
gross tonnage 147 tons

Object numberABDSHIP001015

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Alexander Hall & Co.
Yard Number: 127

Fate: unknown, not in Lloyd's

Propulsion: Sail
Description: Schooner rigged

Owner: McBrayne & McIndoe, Glasgow

General History:
15/12/1842:
Bridlington, Dec 11 - the schooner LIGHTNING of Glasgow, for London, went ashore at Flamborough Head this morning at low water, but came off on the flood and proceeded, leaving a kedge [anchor]. The weather was very thick at the time.
(Caledonian Mercury)

Notes: Cost at construction, £2,000.
All the information for LIGHTNING, with the exception of the newspaper entry, come from the Builder's List held in the Lloyd's Library of the Aberdeen Maritime Museum.