ISLANDE
Date1907
Object NameFISHING VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
DimensionsLength: 142' x Breadth: 23' x Depth: 13'6"
Object numberABDSHIP003030.124
Keywords
Fate: unknown
Propulsion: Steam
Description: Trawler
Owner:
1907: Societe Islande et Maroc, France.
General History:
25/11/1907:
A finely modelled, large steam trawler of the whale-back type for French owners the Societe Islande et Maroc was launched on Saturday afternoon from the yard of the John Duthie (Torry) Shipbuilding Company, Ltd. The vessel measures 142 feet over all, 23 feet in breadth, and 13 feet and 6 inches in depth. She will have powerful engines, to indicate 550 horse-power, and large steel boiler, supplied by Messrs. James Abernethy and Company, Ferryhill Foundry, and all the latest improvements for fishing at Iceland and in distant seas. An electric light installation will be introduced by Messrs. Claud Hamilton, Ltd., Aberdeen. The vessel, as she left the ways, was gracefully christened the ISLANDE by Miss Alexia Duthie, eldest daughter of the late Mr. John Duthie, who was the senior partner of the John Duthie (Torry) Shipbuilding Company, Ltd.
At a cake and wine banquet after the launch, Mr W. G. Jameson, chairman of the company, presided and among others present were Miss Alexia Duthie, Mrs Mitchell, Old Aberdeen; Mr James Abernethy, Ferryhill Foundry, and Master Abernethy; Mr John Fiddes, managing director; Mr William Swan, draughtsman; Mr John Wilkinson, Mr William Beaton, Mr Frank Fraser, representing other departments of the firm; Mr John Douglas Fiddes, etc.
(Aberdeen Press & Journal)
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