STRATHMARTIN

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

Shipownervessel built for Aberdeen Steam Trawling and Fishing Company

Date1914

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 115' 5" x breadth 22' 1" x depth 13'
Gross Tonnage: 210 ton

Object numberABDSHIP002236

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Hall, Russell & Co.
Yard No. 541.

Fate: Demolition commenced, 17 February 1961.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Trawler.

Owners:
1914: Aberdeen Steam Trawling & Fishing Co Ltd, Aberdeen (Sir J. Brown, manager) A79.
04/1915: Requisitioned for war service and converted for minesweeping duties, Admiralty no. 1573.
1919: Returned (G. Massie, manager).
1938: W. Rhind became manager.
1942: Sold to Don Fishing Co Ltd, Aberdeen (B. A. Parkes, Cleveleys, manager). Fishing from Fleetwood.
03/1944: Requisitioned for war service and converted to a fuel carrier (Esso).
11/1945: Returned.
1945: Sold to David Wood (Aberdeen) Ltd, Aberdeen (D. Wood, manager).
1958: Sold to North Eastern Fisheries Ltd, Aberdeen (John A. Lewis, manager).
1960: Sold to BISCO (£2415) and allocated to Shipbreaking Industries Ltd for demolition at Charlestown, Fife (Contract No.92E).
17/12/1960: Delivered Charlestown from Aberdeen under own power.

Notes:
History (CS) - http://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.php?year_built=&builder=&ref=51900&vessel=STRATHMARTIN
History (FT) - http://www.fleetwood-trawlers.info/index.php/2009/01/st-strathmartin-a79/
History (WN) - http://www.worldnavalships.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8945
WW I Service (NH): - http://www.naval-history.net/WW1NavyBritishShips-Dittmar3.htm#S
WW II Service (Wk) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_requisitioned_trawlers_of_the_Royal_Navy_(WWII)