ABERDOUR

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

Date1908

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 86 3/12' x breadth 18 7/12' x depth 9 9/12'
Gross Tonnage: 93 tons

Object numberABDSHIP001325

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Alexander Hall & Co.
Yard Number: 439.

Fate: Scrapped 1946.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Steel screw drifter

Owners:
25/02/1908: James R. Gordon, Strichen Road, Fraserburgh. Registered in Fraserburgh FR274.
1915-19: Requisitioned for war service as a patrol boat fitted with a 3-pounder gun.
1923: Mrs Isabella D. Gordon, 19 Strichen Road, Fraserburgh. (Merchant Navy List)
13/09/1924: George Geddes, Peterhead and others. Re-registered in Peterhead PD26.
1934: J. Geddes, Peterhead.
1939: John Davidson, Peterhead, managing owner.

Notes: Compound engines with 13" and 26" cylinders, 18" stroke by Alex. Hall & Co., Aberdeen, 34H.P. Boiler 9'9" diameter, 8'6" length, 120 lb. pressure (Builder's List in the Lloyd's Library of the Aberdeen Maritime Museum)

Acknowledgement to Mr J. Reid "Steam Drifters Recalled"