ECLIPSE

Date1858

Object NameBARQUE

MediumWOOD

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 115.9' x breadth 24.1' x depth 13.5'
gross tonnage 254 tons

Object numberABDSHIP002932

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Thomas Wright

Fate: lost in the Baltic, November 1871.

Propulsion: Sail
Description: Barque rigged, 1 deck and a break, 3 masts, round stern, carvel built, shield figurehead

Owners:
1858: Thomas Wright, shipbuilder, Aberdeen, 64 shares
1861: George Elsmie & Son (Lloyd's)
Vessel lost November 1871 in the Baltic.
(Source: Aberdeen Register of Shipping (Aberdeen City Archives))

Masters:
1858-59: Master Gordon (Post Office Aberdeen Directory)
1859-60: Master Elliot
1861-69: Master G. Watt

Voyages (from Lloyd's):
1859-60: London - New Zealand
1861-69: Aberdeen - Baltic

General History:
30/01/1861:
Will be exposed for sale by public roup, 22 Adelphi, Aberdeen, 11th February, the barque ECLIPSE, at present in St. Katherine's Dock, London. Built Aberdeen 1858 and measures 243 tons. Upset price £1800. Particulars from Mr. F. Edmond.
(Aberdeen Journal)