Half hull model of Steam Trawlers "Ben Attow", "Ben-Doran" and "Iris"
BuilderBuilt by
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
AssociatedAssociated with
Iris, steam trawler 1900
Date1900
Object NameHalf Model
Mediumwood
ClassificationsShipbuilding
DimensionsBase: 85 x 22.6cm
14 x 6.5 x 69.2cm
14 x 6.5 x 69.2cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 2008 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions and the Friends of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS077792
About MeName BEN ATTOW Type STEAM TRAWLER
Date 1900
Description Yard Number: 329
Owned in 1908 by R Irvin & Sons Ltd, Aberdeen. Owned in 1914 by J Craig, Aberdeen.
Requisitioned in August 1916 and converted to boom defence vessel. Returned to owners, 1919.
Owned in 1930 by J H McFarlane, Dundee.
Mined 7 miles E 1/2 S from May Island, 27 February.
Builder Hall Russell
Associated North British Steam Fishing Company Limited, Aberdeen
Dimensions Overall: 11 7/12 x 20 1/3 x 103 3/12ft
Gross Tonnage: 156ton
Name BEN DORAN
Construction STEEL
Type STEAM TRAWLER
Date 1900
Official Number 112912
Description Yard Number: 331
Steel Screw Trawler
Owned by R Irvin & Sons Ltd, Aberdeen. Owned in 1908 by T Davidson, Aberdeen.
Requisitoned in September 1915 and converted to boom defence vessel. Returned to owners, 1920.
Owned later by J Lewis Ltd, Aberdeen.
Lost 31st March 1930. Wrecked on the Vee Skerries, West of Shetland in a storm. Other ships could not get close enough to rescue the nine crew, seven of whom were seen hanging from the rigging, four wearing oilskins and three without. There is a list of the crew with photographs in the Aberdeen newspaper 'Evening Express' 1st April 1930. A fund for the families was set up.
Builder Hall Russell
Associated North British Steam Fishing Company Limited, Aberdeen
Dimensions Overall: 11 7/12 x 20 1/3 x 103 3/12ft
Gross Tonnage: 155ton
Name IRIS
Type STEAM TRAWLER
Date 1900
Description Yard Number: 330
Renamed: Ben Lui (by 1909)
Owned in 1909 by R Irvin & Sons Ltd, Aberdeen and renamed 'Ben Lui'. Owned in 1914 by J Cormack, Aberdeen. Scrapped 1936/7.
Owner Union Steam Fishing Company Limited, Aberdeen
Builder Hall Russell
Dimensions Overall: 11 7/12 x 20 1/3 x 103 3/12ft
Gross Tonnage: 155ton
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