COUNTESS OF FINDLATER

Date1787

Object NameSLOOP

MediumWOOD

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionsdepth 9'
gross tonnage 87 tons

Object numberABDSHIP003033

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Unknown

Fate: Wrecked near Slains, Aberdeenshire, 23 December 1794, 4 passengers lost.

Propulsion: Sail
Description: Sloop rigged, 1 deck, wood.

Owners:
1789-92: McKilligan

Masters:
1789-92: Master McKilligan (Lloyds).
1790: Master G. Smith (Newspaper)
1795: Master William Nicholl (Newspaper)

General History:
18/03/1790:
March 16. Cleared outwards for Aberdeen, COUNTESS OF FINDLATER, G. Smith
(Public Advertiser (London), issue 17,376)

07/01/1795 :
"On the morning of the 23rd ult. the smack The COUNTESS OF FINDLATER, William Nicholl master, from London to Peterhead and Banff, with goods was wrecked near Slains. Two men, a boy and a Lady passenger were lost - the ship and cargo are [a] most complete wreck, perhaps not worth £25. The cargo was very valuable."
(Morning Chronicle (London), issue 7873)