ALEXANDER HALL

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

Date1845

Object NameBARQUE

MediumWOOD

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 111' 2" x breadth 23' 8" x depth 18' 1"
tonnage: 403 tons Net, 358 tons Gross

Object numberABDSHIP001039

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Alexander Hall & Co.
Yard Number: 151
Official Number: 10530

Fate: Hulked, 18 April 1879.

Propulsion: Sail
Description: Barque rigged, 1 deck, 3 masts, standing bowsprit, square stern, carvel built, no galleries, male bust figurehead.

Owners:
1845: Registered at Aberdeen for subscribing owners;
Donald Rose, William Rose, Innes Rose, shipbuilders in Aberdeen.
Other shareholders: Alexander Rose, Charles Rose, shipowners in business under Donaldson Rose & Co. Aberdeen.
18/04/1879: Registration cancelled - the vessel being converted into a hulk.
(Source: Aberdeen City Archives)
1874-79: W. Walker, registered at Aberdeen.

Masters:
1845: Master William Edward
1852-56: Master J. Findlay
1857-66: Master B. Wallace

Voyages (Lloyd's Register):
1852: Aberdeen - Calcutta
1853-55: London - Australia

General History:
09/07/1845:
LAUNCH. - On Saturday the 5th instant, there was launched from the building-yard of Messrs Hall & Sons, a fine barque, 403 tons register, constructed of the best East country and English oak materials. The day was fine, and she glided into her future element in grand style, amidst the cheers of those present and their good wishes for her success. She was named by the owners (Messrs Donaldson Rose & Sons), the "ALEXANDER HALL," in compliment to the respected individual who has been Master-builder, at the head of that establishment, as carried on under various firms, for period of about sixty years, with credit to himself, and satisfaction to his employers. He may be said to be the father of shipbuilders in this quarter, and now that he is retiring from active life, he has the satisfaction of seeing his sons succeed him in the same line, whose merits as builders are well known, they having made many important improvements in the modelling of ships; and as an evidence of their energy and perseverance, we are informed that the above vessel was built by them, in the most substantial manner, in the short period of about two months - an instance of despatch in shipbuilding hitherto unknown in this quarter.
(Aberdeen Journal)

22/02/1854:
Fast sailing first class Aberdeen-built barque "ALEXANDER HALL", John Findlay commander, will be despatched from Aberdeen for the port of Quebec Frid. 21 April. This vessel having excellent accommodation and Captain Findlay being experienced in the trade. Passengers may rely on every arrangement being made for their comfort. To secure berths early application necessary to Donaldson, Rose & Co.
(Aberdeen Journal)

29/10/1857:
For sale by public roup, Footdee, 8 Nov. cargo of timber imported per barque "ALEXANDER HALL" from Quebec (Donaldson, Rose & Co.)
(Aberdeen Journal)

24/07/1867:
Sale by public roup Footdee 7 August cargo of timber presently landing ex barque "ALEXANDER HALL" from Quebec, (Donaldson, Rose & Co.)
(Aberdeen Journal)

10/02/1869:
For sale by public roup within Lemon Tree Hotel, Aberdeen, 18 Feb., barque "ALEXANDER HALL", now lying in Victoria Dock, Aberdeen. Had new decks, waterways and covering boards 1863 and was then yellow metal sheathed to light water line. Standing rigging recently renewed and vessel always kept in efficient state of repair and equipment. Carries and sails well and shifts without ballast. Particulars Donaldson, Rose & Co.
(Aberdeen Journal)

12/11/1873:
Barque "ALEXANDER HALL", Captain Matthews, from Quebec for Dundee, put into Longhope 3rd Nov. with loss of sails, having experienced heavy weather.
(Aberdeen Journal)

Notes: Contract cost £2,981 (Builder's List held in the Lloyd's Library of the Aberdeen Maritime Museum)