KINGSDALE
Shipbuildervessel built by
John Lewis & Sons
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1907 - 1976)
Date22 March 1973
Object NameFISHING VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 86' x breadth 21' x depth 11'
gross tonnage: 117 ton
gross tonnage: 117 ton
Object numberABDSHIP002721
Keywords
Yard Number: 378
Subsequent Names: ABILITY (1995)
Fate: no information after 2006
Propulsion: Motor
Description: 'Pocket' class side trawler, of part-welded and riveted construction.
Owners:
1973: D. W. Ross & others, Aberdeen, A437
1980: Kenneth Gordon Wood and Mackae, Duggie, McPherson Ltd, Buckie, BCK282.
1987: David Morgan Jr., David Morgan Sr., and Caley Fisheries (Peterhead) Ltd, PD359.
1995: Brian Wood, MacDuff, BF9. Then sold to Resilient Fishing, Fraserburgh, date unknown.
General History:
KINGSDALE was one of John Lewis' pocket trawlers built for D. W. Ross & others, Aberdeen.
By 1980 it was sold by Mr Ross to new owners Kenneth Gordon Wood and Mackae, Duggie, McPherson Ltd, Buckie, who converted her to a stern fishing vessel, a fully covered shelter deck and new wheelhouse were also added.
In 1994 refitted by MacDuff Shipyards Ltd. and renamed ABILITY
Notes:
Engine - Lister Blackstone ETSL6MGR
Average speed on trial 11.3 knots.
Some time during her career the engine was replaced with a Deutz BA 12M 816 engine, 465kw, 625hp, Average Speed 11.3 knots.
1979
