ARDROSSAN

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

Shipownervessel built for Shell Mex And Bp Ltd

Date29 February 1968

Object NameTANKER

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 235' x breadth 40' x depth 16'
Gross Tonnage: 1529 ton

Object numberABDSHIP002622

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Hall, Russell & Co.
Yard Number: 937
Subsequent Names: SHELL CRAFTSMAN (1979); ACHATINA (1993); APTITY (1999); BONNIE (2001)

Fate: unknown

Propulsion: Motor
Description: Tanker (coastal), 1 deck, poop deck 56', forecastle 34', machinery aft, of welded construction.

Owners:
1968: Shell Mex & B.P. Ltd, registered at London.
2001: Fairseas Explorer Ltd., operator Ajax Offshore Bunkering Services Ltd. Registered to Cyprus.

Notes:
Launched 29 February 1968, three months ahead of schedule, by Lady Cunningham. Built for carrying products of Shell & BP refineries to coastal terminals for redistribution.

6 cylinder (340x570 mm), 1280 bhp, by British Polar Engine Glasgow.
Major refit 1991 - lengthened and re-engined to Alpha Diesel.

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