BETSY

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

DateApril 1841

Object NameSCHOONER

MediumWOOD

ClassificationsShip

Dimensions16 x length 58 1/6' x breadth 16' x depth 9 1/3'
Registered Tonnage: 69 ton

Object numberABDSHIP001689

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Nicol Reid & Co.

Fate: unknown.

Propulsion: Sail
Description: Schooner rigged, one deck, two masts, standing bowsprit, square stern, carvel built, no galleries, no figurehead.

Owners:
1841: Registered at Aberdeen for subscribing owners;
Alexander Davidson, shipmaster, 28 shares; David Talbot, shipmaster, 8 shares (both Aberdeen). Robert Alexander, teacher, Old Aberdeen, 4 shares. Other shareholders: William Talbot, shipmaster, Aberdeen, 8 shares; James Davidson, ship agent, Hull, York, 16 shares.
Source: Aberdeen Register of Shipping (Aberdeen City Archives)