St SUNNIVA (I) at the quayside Aberdeen
AssociatedAssociated with
St Sunniva (I)
(built in Aberdeen, 1887 - 1930)
Shipbuildervessel built by
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
Datec. 1900:1887
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumpaper, chemicals
ClassificationsMaritime History
DimensionsOverall: Length: 25.2 cm, Width: 19.2 cm
Object numberABDMS025426.2
Keywords
St Sunniva was built for the company's Norwegian cruises, pioneered in 1886. These summer cruises were usually followed by an end of season 'Round Britain' trip. St Sunniva was sometimes chartered in winter: in 1895 the vessel cruised the Mediterranean.
In 1908, the North Company withdrew from cruising in the face of competition from larger vessels. St Sunniva was refitted to carry cargo and livestock as well as passengers and placed on the Aberdeen - Lerwick route. St Sunniva was wrecked at Mousa in 1930, going aground in fog.
