Annie W Lewis - Trailing Suction Dredger
AssociatedAssociated with
Annie W Lewis
(Aberdeen harbour dredger)
Owner
W Simons & Co Ltd
Maker
F Gravener
Date1960
Object NameShip Model
Mediumwood and metal (brass and steel and tinplate)
ClassificationsMaritime History
DimensionsOverall: Length: 110 cm, Width: 20 cm, Height: 41 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1985.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS005124.1
Keywords
This trailing suction dredger was purchased to remove soft material, such as sand and clay. Another vessel, Grab Dredger No. 2, built in 1931, was able to deal with debris and could work close to the quayside. Between them, the dredgers provided a depth of 32 feet spring tide high water in the harbour. Both were sold in the 1960s.
This model was built by Mr Gravener, a turner at the Hall shipyard, in 1960.
John Henderson
