FAIRFIELD

Shipbuildervessel built by Nicol Reid & Co. (Footdee, Aberdeen, Scotland, founded c.1790)

Date19 March 1825

Object NameSNOW

MediumWOOD

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 90' 4" x breadth 25' 3" x depth 17' 0"
Gross Tonnage 248 79/94

Object numberABDSHIP001657

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Nicol Reid & Co.

Fate: wrecked at the entrance of Bay Chaleur, New Brunswick, 21 November 1839

Propulsion: Sail
Description: Snow rigged, sheathed with copper and 2 iron cables, 1 deck with beams. 2 masts, standing bowsprit, square sterned, carvel built, mock gallery, female bust figurehead.

Owners:
1825: Registered at Aberdeen for subscribing owners;
John Lumsden, merchant, 24 shares; Alexander Dalgarno, merchant, 8 shares; James Watt, master mariner, 16 shares (all of Aberdeen)
Other owners 1825;
James Lawrence, manufacturer, 8 shares; James Bruce, ship owner, 8 shares (both of Aberdeen)
(Aberdeen Register of Shipping (Aberdeen City Archives))
1834-39: Glendenning, now registered at London. (Lloyd's)

Master:
1826-27: Master J. Wark
1827-28: Master John Morrice
1828-30: Master James Booth
1830-35: Master James Norrie
1836-38: Master H. Sparrow
1838-39: Master Beard

Voyages:
1826: London - New South Wales
1827: London - Van Dieman's Land
1828: Liverpool - St. Thomas
1830: Liverpool - New South Wales
1834-39: London - Jamaica

General History:
11/11/1825:
'Is entered outwards for Van Diemen's land [Tasmania] and New South Wales, the fine new fast-sailing snow Fairfield, A1 coppered, 300 tons burthen, James Wark Commander, lying in the London Dock. Has excellent accommodation for passengers.'
(Morning Chronicle (London))

03/01/1826:
'is loading fast, will sail in a few days, with leave to call at a port in the channel.'
(Morning Chronicle (London))

22/02/1839:
First Vessel for London
"The Fine First Class Brig
FAIRFIELD
Captain Beard
(Burthen 249 Tons)
Will proceed to Old Harbour in a day or two, and sail from thence on or before the first of April, having the greater part of her Cargo engaged. for Freight or Passage, apply to Captain Beard or to COCKBURN & BRADFIELD."
(Morning Journal (Kingston))

26/06/1839:
"Deal - 23 June
The FAIRFIELD, Beard, from Jamaica, 50 days, has arrived in the Downs with rudder damaged, and bulwarks washed away, she having experienced very bad weather. She will require a steamer to tow her to the River [Thames]."
(Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser)

16/01/1840:
"[from] Miramichi 10 Dec. [1839] The FAIRFIELD, Beard from River Saguenay to London, was wrecked at the entrance of Bay Chaleur [Canada] 21st ult; crew saved"
(Lloyd's List)