WATERLOO

Date28 July 1815

Object NameBRIG

MediumWOOD

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 63.5' x breadth 19.1' x depth 10.3'
gross tonnage 96 tons

Object numberABDSHIP002812

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: unknown

Fate: wrecked on Siccar point and sank 2 miles east of Berwick, 7 October 1858

Propulsion: Sail
Description: Brig rigged, 1 flush deck, 2 masts, standing bowsprit, square stern, carvel built, no figurehead.

Owners:
1824: Registered at Aberdeen for subscribing owners;
Alexander Gibbon, merchant, 8 shares; William Laurie, clerk, 8 shares; John Reid, shipmaster, 8 shares.
Other owners: Alexander Bannerman, William Pirie, William Reid, George Storey, William Johnston, all merchants, all from Aberdeen, 8 shares each.
(Source: Aberdeen Register of Shipping (Aberdeen City Archives) 1824 no. 29)

1836: Re-registered having been enlarged by Nicol Reid, shipbuilder, Aberdeen.
Subscribing owners in 1836: Peter Johnston, merchant, 48 shares; John Reid, shipmaster, 16 shares; both Aberdeen.
Registration cancelled after 1851.
(Source: Aberdeen Register of Shipping (Aberdeen City Archives) 1836, no. 54)
1843-48: Agent/Owner Robert Johnston (Post Office Aberdeen Directory)
1849: Agent/Owner James Calder
1850: Agent/Owner Charles Calder
1852-55: Agent/Owner C. Wilson
1856-58: Agent/Owner John Scott

Masters:
1823-31: Master J. Reid (Lloyd's)
1843-46: Master Buthley (PO Directory)
1847: Master Wishart
1848: Master Taylor
1849: Master Leask
1850-51: Master Low
1852: Master Calder
1853-54: Master Gray
1855: Master Webster
1856: Master McPherson
1858: Master Andersoin

Voyages (Lloyd's underwriters)
1823-31: London coaster

General History:
25/04/1821:
For public roup Aberdeen 27 April, one eighth of brig WATERLOO, of Aberdeen, John Reid Master, belonging to sequestered estate of John Gill, shipbuilder in Aberdeen. She is employed in the coasting trade, about 96 tons register, was built of the best materials about 5 years ago.
(Aberdeen Journal)

10/03/1846:
High seas and tempestuous gale - brig WATERLOO, of Aberdeen, sustained considerable damage in the tide harbour, Dundee.
(Dundee Courier)

03/11/1847:
Hull, 20 Oct. - WATERWITCH arrived from London this morning, reports that at 6 this morning at entrance to humber she observed brig WATERLOO, of Aberdeen, with topmasts carried away, at anchor, with signal hoisted for assistance. Capt. Gibson took her in tow and brought her here safe.
(Aberdeen Journal)

03/10/1849:
Aberdeen Bailie Court - complaint by Charles Smith, a pilot, against Mr Calder, owner of brig WATERLOO, on 21 Sept. Mr Mackenzie, Master of brig WATERLOO, left vessel in the bay in charge of Smith with directions not to bring her into harbour. He returned between 9 and 10 and told crew of pilot boat that WATERLOO must enter harbour on account of her leaky state. Pilot boat went out with these instructions to Smith, who brought vessel in. Later Mr Mackenzie came again with additional hands and said (too late) that it would not be necessary to bring the vessel in. Mr Calder refused payment of £1 to Mr Smith on grounds he had disobeyed orders. Capt. Morrison gave opinion it would have been almost impossible to have kept the brig at sea, considering the state of the wind and the vessel's leaky condition. Mr Calder agreed to pay the pilot 16 shillings.
(Aberdeen Journal)

25/08/1858:
For public roup in Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, 3 Sept., brig WATERLOO, of Aberdeen, 91 tons register. Upset price will be made so low as to ensure a sale. Vessel is lying in Aberdeen Harbour, where she may be seen and inventories of stores will be exhibited. Particulars from James and George Collie.
(Aberdeen Journal)

15/10/1858:
Berwick, 7 Oct. - brig WATERLOO, of Inverness, from Hartlepool for Grangemouth with coals, sunk off here this afternoon.
(Newcastle Courant)

Notes: enlarged in 1836 by Nicol Reid, Shipbuilder, Aberdeen (Aberdeen Shipping Register of 1836 no. 54)