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GLOAMIN

Shipbuildervessel built by Hall, Russell & Company, Limited (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)

Date1873

Object NameSCREW STEAMER

MediumIRON

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 189 3/6' x breadth 26 1/12' x depth 14 3/6'
Gross Tonnage: 607 ton

Object numberABDSHIP001831

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Hall, Russell & Co.
Yard Number: 188
Official Number: 68268

Fate: wrecked north of Flamborough head, 20 December 1878.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Screw steamer, iron, raised quarter deck 60 ft, bridge deck 54 ft, 5 bulkheads

Owners:
1873-78: R. A. Mudie & Sons, registered at Dundee.

Master:
1874-77: Master McKechnie

General History:
26/12/1873:
Screw steamer GLOAMIN, Capt. McKechnie, expected to leave docks for Birkenhead with cargo of 3 large boilers, machinery and funnel for large steamer fitting out there. GLOAMIN'S hatches, large already, had to be lengthened and widened.
(Dundee Courier)

01/02/1877:
Steamer GLOAMIN, on leaving Sunderland yesterday for Dundee, was dashed against the pier by a wave. Bow was damaged and she had to put back for repairs.
(Dundee Courier)

22/12/1877:
Steamer GLOAMIN, Dundee-Calais with coal, ran ashore at Flamborough head during fog on 20 Dec. and filled with water. Tide has since flowed over her and she will probably become total wreck. Crew saved. Owned by R.A. Mudie & Sons, Dundee.
(Western Mail)

26/12/1877:
Broke up Sunday evening; cargo a total loss, but a few stores saved.
(Dundee Courier)

11/01/1878:
Board of Trade enquiry re loss of Dundee steamer GLOAMIN near Flamborough head 20 Dec. Capt. John Farrow gave evidence that he sailed on morning of 20 Dec., coal laden, for Calais. Weather was hazy all day. Sailing at about 8 knots, when he passed Flamborough he altered his course a point or two and thought that would carry him round Flamborough head. At 8:30pm he saw breakers and altered his helm about 2 and a half points, but vessel only answered helm about a point and she struck about 1 and a half miles north of Flamborough head. Gun was supposed to be fired from Flamborough head in fog, but he heard none till half an hour later. In answer to question, he said no soundings were taken and fog lifted and fell periodically. William Anderson, second mate, corroborated master's statement, and said weather was thicker before vessel struck. David Mitchell, mate, was below. Mr. Pagaw on behalf of Board of Trade charged captain with having caused stranding of ship through unskilful and negligent navigation. Hearing adjourned.
(Dundee Courier)

Engines: Hall Russell, 2 compound direct action, cylinders 24" and 40" with 30" length of stroke, 80 h.p.