FLORA

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

Date1838

Object NameBRIGANTINE

MediumWOOD

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 71 1/6' x breadth 18 7/12' x depth 12'
Registered Tonnage: 131 ton

Object numberABDSHIP001678

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Nicol Reid & Co.

Fate: Sank off Foula, Shetland, 30 October 1848

Propulsion: Sail
Description: Brig rigged, 1 deck, 2 masts, standing bowsprit, square stern, carvel built, female figurehead.

Owners:
1838: Registered at Aberdeen for subscribing owners;
Charles Brown, grain merchant of Sclattie Mill, Aberdeen, 64 shares.
1842: Purchased by the Aberdeen Lime Company.
1845: Sold to John Nicol, Aberdeen.
(Aberdeen Register of Shipping (Aberdeen City Archives))

General History:
29/11/1848:
"Lerwick, Nov. 14. - The crew of the brig FLORA, Pye, of Aberdeen, from Archangel, formerly reported wrecked at Havre de Grind Rocks, near Foula Island, October 30, arrived here 8th inst [i.e. November]; they reported the vessel struck the rocks at 5 am., but soon came off, filled and went off to sea; some boats attempted to tow her, but were obliged to leave her in consequence of the strong current. The FLORA had on board a chart of Norie's, which laid down the rocks six miles off the land instead of three." (Aberdeen Journal)