SPEY
Shipbuildervessel built by
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
DateJuly 1877
Object NameSCREW STEAMER
MediumIRON
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 125 1/3' x breadth 20 7/12' x depth 10 3/6'
Gross Tonnage: 280 ton
Gross Tonnage: 280 ton
Object numberABDSHIP001850
Keywords
Yard Number: 207
Official Number: 77436
Fate: Sank off Flamborough Head, 14 December 1878.
Propulsion: Steam
Description: Screw steamer, 2 masts, 1 deck with raised quarter deck 40', forecastle 17', schooner rigged, round stern, clench built, iron frame.
(Source: Aberdeen Shipping Register (Aberdeen City Archives)) (with additions from Lloyd's)
Owner:
1877-78: Adam & Co., Aberdeen.
Master:
1878: Master Gordon
General History:
16/11/1878:
Capt. McBain, S.S. SPEY, reports on arrival at Aberdeen very severe gale during voyage. Left Sunderland 1am, Friday and several hours later strong gale from NW began to blow. In afternoon heavy sea was shipped and part of port bulwarks and of bridge were stove in, as well as binnacle, port gangways and rails. Captain was caught by waves while on bridge, but was able to hold on. Mate was at the wheel and was struck by ladder of pole compass, which was carried away. Had slight bruises on left arm. Became perfect hurricane between 10 and 12 o'clock, during which foresail was carried away.
(Aberdeen Weekly Journal)
14/12/1878: SPEY
Flamborough Head, Offshore (5-6m)
Voyage London - Sunderland. Cargo - ballast.
This steamship foundered following collision with the Newcastle registered S.S. REDEWATER, in wind conditions NNW Force 2.
Captain G. McBain.
(Richard and Bridget Larn (1997), 'Shipwreck Index of the British Isles' (Lloyd's Register, London) volume 3, section 5)
16/12/1878:
SPEY, bound for Sunderland in ballast, was in collision in dense fog off Flamborough Head. She was struck on fore part of port side by steamer REDWATER, of Newcastle, SPEY foundered soon after, crew saving themselves by getting aboard REDWATER.
(Aberdeen Weekly Journal) [and Morning Post, 17/12/1878]
Engines: Built by Hall, Russell, and Co., 2 cylinders of 20" diameter, 21" stroke, boiler pressure 60 lb., 35 h.p.
15 February 1858
March 1869
