JUNO
Shipbuildervessel built by
Alexander HALL & Co.
(Footdee, Aberdeen)
Date1851
Object NamePADDLE STEAMER
MediumWOOD
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 170' x breadth 22' (within paddle boxes)
gross tonnage 393 O.M.
gross tonnage 393 O.M.
Object numberABDSHIP001066
Keywords
Yard Number: 178
Fate: unknown, last in Lloyd's 1862 (J593).
Propulsion: Steam
Description: Paddle steamer, clipper bow, schooner rigged
Owners:
1851-62: Aalborg Steam Shipping Co., registered at Aalborg.
Master:
1851-62: Master Raahange
General History:
30/04/1851:
Paddle steamer JUNO, built for Danish owners to trade between Copenhagen, Aalberg and Aarhus, made a trial trip from Aberdeen to Peterhead against strong head wind and heavily rolling sea and afterwards stood as far south as Bervie - passengers generally of opinion she was as steady in the water as any steamer they had sailed on. She is clipper built, with figure-head of goddess Juno. Externally she has fine lines and exquisite finish. Engines and boilers manufactured by William Simpson & Co. Engines, combining strength and elegance, are on oscillating principle and of nominal power 180 H.P. Boilers are of tubular kind, calculated to economise fuel. Diameter of paddle wheels is 19' and estimated speed 12 knots. Accommodation for passengers including sofas, capable of making up 80 beds. Ladies and gentlemen's cabins display simple elegance. Neighbourhood of paddle boxes on deck fitted up, according to usual arrangements, with apartments for officers with neatness and taste. JUNO does very great credit to her builders, engineers and all concerned. She is commanded by Capt. Raabauge, who during his time in Aberdeen has made many friends by his gentlemanly conduct.
(Aberdeen Journal)
Notes: Contract cost £5,386 for the hull only (Builder's List held in the Lloyd's Library of the Aberdeen Maritime Museum)
Engines: by William Simpson & Co., estimated 180hp
January 1837
