SALVIA

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

Shipownervessel built for Irvin and Johnson (South Africa) Limited

Date6 July 1948

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength: 132'9" x breadth: 25'2" x depth: 11'5"
Gross Tonnage: 332 ton

Object numberABDSHIP002504

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Hall, Russell & Co.
Yard Number: 809

Fate: unknown, last entry in Lloyd's register 1968.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Trawler with raised quarterdeck

Owners:
1948: Irvin & Johnson (South Africa) Ltd., Cape Town.

Notes:
Launched by Mrs C. Stansburg, daughter of Sir John H. Irvin, who is associated with the South Africa firm.
17th vessel built by Hall Russell for this firm.
"Design includes the modern characteristics of topgallant forecastle, raked stem, flared bow, cruiser stern and streamline rudder and fin".
Includes photograph of launch of SALVIA.
(Burntisland & Hall Russell Shipyard Journal, vol. 21 no. 2, p. 34)
a triple expansion engine with 12½", 21" and 35" cylinders, 24" stroke, by Hall, Russell.

Entries in Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 1951-52, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1964-65, 1967-68, 1968-69 (last entry)