SPINNINGDALE

Shipbuildervessel built by John Lewis & Sons (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1907 - 1976)

Date19 February 1968

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 77' 7" x breadth 20' 6" x depth 10' 9"
gross tonnage: 103 ton

Object numberABDSHIP002702

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 355

Fate: wrecked on St Kilda in heavy weather, 1 February 2008. All crew rescued by RAF.

Propulsion: Motor
Description: Side trawler (starboard), 1 deck, riveted and part-welded construction

Owners:
1968: J. Forbes (skipper) and Bruce Stores (part owner and agent), fishing number, A473
1985: Seaward Fishing (Aberdeen) then to Burriot Ltd, Aberdeen (a Spanish company) and owned by another Spanish Company, Burlort Ltd, managers Penfro Pache Ltd and registered to Fleetwood, fishing no. FD29.

General History:
Launched 29 February 1968 by Mrs Leslie Conder, daughter of Mr Bruce.
SPINNINGDALE was the start of the John Lewis built/developed pocket trawlers. It fished from the starboard side only as the port side was enclosed to provide more cabin space for crew.
Sometime during 1985-1990 SPINNINGDALE was altered to the Spanish fishing layout.
Classed by Lloyd's Register until 23 July 1982.

01/02/2008:
"The Spanish crew of a trawler that was driven aground in gale force winds and high seas on the island of Hirta, St Kilda, have been winched to safety.

The 14 crew had been unable to launch life rafts due to the poor conditions. All those on board were airlifted off by a Stornoway Coastguard helicopter.

The trawler, the SPINNINGDALE, ran aground on rocks by steep cliffs.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency's first female pilot, Liz Forsyth, was involved in the rescue, the MCA said.
An archipelago, St Kilda is the most remote part of the British Isles, lying 44 miles west of Benbecula.
Four of those who were aboard the vessel have been taken to hospital suffering from effects of the cold, while the others have received dry clothing and will be found accommodation.

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch will launch an investigation into the incident.
Lifeboat crews and coastguard teams were also alerted after the vessel ran aground.
A second helicopter, the RAF Sea King Rescue 137, was scrambled and put on stand-by to assist in the rescue operation.
Coastguards said removing the crewmen was not easy in the treacherous conditions. Helicopter crews had to wait until first light before attempting the rescue. They flew the boat's crew to Stornoway.

CHC Helicopter Corporation - the company which provides Stornoway's search and rescue copter - said the incident was the new S92's biggest challenge to date; Ian McLuskie, search and rescue manager with CHC, said: "The rescue was performed in extreme weather conditions at a very hazardous location."
(BBC news website)

Notes:
Engine number 425, Lister Blackstone type ERS6MG/R3 (Oil 4SA 6 cylinder 8 1/2" x 11 3/4")
Average speed on trial 10.875 knots.