Fork from the Wreck of the Steamship Hogarth
AssociatedAssociated with
Hogarth (II)
(Steamer, 1893 - 1918)
AssociatedAssociated with
Aberdeen Steam Navigation Company
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1821 - 1962)
Date1894-1900
Object NameFork
Mediummetal
ClassificationsMaritime History
DimensionsLength 19cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Allan Lopez.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS091171
About MeThis silver fork, part of the fittings of the Hogarth, was made in Birmingham in the latter years of the 19th century. It carries the insignia of the Hogarth on the tang, and has Birmingham marks underneath. It was receovered from the wreck along with other items of crockery and cutlery from the saloon. The Hogarth was built in Aberdeen by Halls for the Aberdeen Steam Navigation Company as a passenger and cargo vessel on the Aberdeen-London route. It was lost with 26 hands on 7th June 1918 when it was sunk by U-Boat 107 during the latter stages of WW1.
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Eric Hesketh Hubbard
North of Scotland and Orkney and Shetland Shipping Company Ltd
