GRAMPIAN HEATHER
Shipbuildervessel built by
John Lewis & Sons
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1907 - 1976)
Date1973
Object NameFISHING VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 77' 1" x breadth 21' 11" x depth 11'
gross tonnage: 120 ton
gross tonnage: 120 ton
Object numberABDSHIP002725
Keywords
Yard Number: 382
Official Number: 359079 / A12495
Subsequent Name: ACHIEVE C S (1984)
Fate: Decommissioned in Denmark in 2002.
Propulsion: Motor
Description: Mk 2 'Pocket' class side trawler, part-welded and riveted construction.
Owners:
1973: Alexander Jappy with George Craig & Sons,
1984: R. Smith, Burra, Shetland, registered at Lerwick, LK75.
1987: Alexander B. Hutchinson, Whalsey, Shetland.
General History:
GRAMPIAN HEATHER was a John Lewis pocket trawler Mk 2, built for local skipper Alexander Jappy in partnership with George Craig & Sons, local trawl owners.
GRAMPIAN HEATHER was a side fishing trawler until 1984 when she was sold to R. Smith who had her converted to a seine net trawler with full shelter deck, the work was done by HNP Engineers, Lerwick.. She was renamed ACHIEVE.
Note:
Engine - Lister Blackstone type ETSL6MGR
June 1910
1904
