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EARL OF ABERDEEN

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

Owner Aberdeen Newcastle & Hull Steam Navigation Co Ltd. (Aberdeen, Scotland)

Date1889

Object NameCARGO VESSEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 210' x breadth 30'2" x depth 14'8"
Gross Tonnage: 765 ton

Object numberABDSHIP001892

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Hall, Russell & Co.
Yard Number: 249
Official Number: 94527
Subsequent Name: BRITANNIA (1915)

Fate: torpedoed by UC.75 off Portland Bill. when carrying cargo of pig iron from Middlesburgh to St. Malo, 19 October 1917. 22 crew members were lost, there were three survivors (ref: Wrecksite)

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Crew cargo vessel, 1 deck and forecastle 55', bridge deck 36', poop deck 55'.

Owners:
22/01/1889: Registered at Aberdeen, managing owner William Skirving, Aberdeen Newcastle & Hull Steam Navigation Co. Ltd.
15/10/1915: Sold to the Leith, Hull & Hamburg Steam Packet Company Ltd., 16 Bernard Street, Leith. James Currie manager.

Master:
1890-1915: Master A. Dove

Note:
Engines One set tri-compound made by Hall Russell & Co. 200horsepower, speed 12.5 knots.