WOODLARK

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

Date2 May 1854

Object NameBRIG

MediumWOOD

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 101'4" x breadth 21'9" x depth 12'5"
gross tonnage 203 tons

Object numberABDSHIP001080

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Alexander Hall & Co.
Yard Number: 192

Fate: Driven ashore 8 miles from Seal Rocks, New South Wales, while en route from Auckland to Sydney on the 16th of February 1868.

Propulsion: Sail
Description: Brig rigged with clipper bow, 1 and a half poop decks, 2 masts, shifting bowsprit, round stern, carvel built, fiddle figurehead.

Owner:
1854: Registered at Aberdeen for subscribing owner;
Robert Johnston, shipowner, 64 shares.
(Aberdeen Register of Shipping (Aberdeen City Archives))

Master:
1856-69: Master J. Taylor

Voyages:
1855-58: Aberdeen - London
1859: London - St. Helena
1861-69: Bristol - Cadiz

General History:
22/02/1856:
At Glasgow for Singapore and Manilla - the beautiful new Aberdeen-built clipper brig WOODLARK, 289 tons register, A1 at Lloyds, J.W. Taylor commander, having all her dead weight and a great part of her measurement goods engaged will have prompt despatch. For freight or passage apply Cree, Skinner & Co., 107 Buchanan St. The attention of shippers of fine goods is particularly requested to the opportunity afforded by this unrivalled clipper brig. [Same ad. 29 February and 7 March].
(Glasgow Herald)

Notes: Cost £3,690 (Builder's List held in the Lloyd's Library of the Aberdeen Maritime Museum)