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Crew of the St SUNNIVA (I)
Crew of the St SUNNIVA (I)
Crew of the St SUNNIVA (I)

Crew of the St SUNNIVA (I)

Associated (built in Aberdeen, 1887 - 1930)
Shipbuilder (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
Shipowner
Datec. 1900:1887
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumpaper, chemicals
ClassificationsMaritime History
DimensionsOverall: Length: 25.2 cm, Width: 19.2 cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS025426
Keywords
About MeThis is the steamship St Sunniva, built in 1887 by Hall Russell for the North of Scotland & Orkney & Shetland Steam Navigation Company Ltd. As their name suggests, the company operated services to the Northern Isles.

St Sunniva was built for the company's Norwegian cruises, pioneered in 1886. These summer cruises were usually followed by an end of season 'Round Britain' trip. St Sunniva was sometimes chartered in winter: in 1895 the vessel cruised the Mediterranean.

In 1908, the North Company withdrew from cruising in the face of competition from larger vessels. St Sunniva was refitted to carry cargo and livestock as well as passengers and placed on the Aberdeen - Lerwick route. St Sunniva was wrecked at Mousa in 1930, going aground in fog.

St SUNNIVA (I) at the quayside Aberdeen
St SUNNIVA (I) at the quayside Aberdeen
St Sunniva (I)
c. 1900:1887
Photograph showing St Sunniva I off Aberdeen
Photograph showing St Sunniva I off Aberdeen
St Sunniva (I)
1887 - 1930
Image Not Available for 1923 North Co. Calendar With Illustration Of St SUNNIVA (I) Leaving Scalloway, Shetland
1923 North Co. Calendar With Illustration Of St SUNNIVA (I) Leaving Scalloway, Shetland
St Sunniva (I)
1923
Image Not Available for Black and white photograph showing St SUNNIVA (I) cruising in the Norwegian Fjords, 1903/1905
Black and white photograph showing St SUNNIVA (I) cruising in the Norwegian Fjords, 1903/1905
St Sunniva (I)
August 1903
Image Not Available for Blank North Co. Menu Card With A Colour Illustation Of St SUNNIVA (I) In Moray Firth
Blank North Co. Menu Card With A Colour Illustation Of St SUNNIVA (I) In Moray Firth
St Sunniva (I)
1920s
newspaper special edition about the wreck of St SUNNIVA (I)
newspaper special edition about the wreck of St SUNNIVA (I)
St Sunniva (I)
1930
Image Not Available for Black and white photograph showing 'St SUNNIVA (I) cruising in the Norwegian Fjords, 1905
Black and white photograph showing 'St SUNNIVA (I) cruising in the Norwegian Fjords, 1905
St Sunniva (I)
1905
Image Not Available for Black and white photograph showing the engineroom telegraph, and crew member, of St Sunniva II
Black and white photograph showing the engineroom telegraph, and crew member, of St Sunniva II
St Sunniva (II)
1931
Half model of the North Boat St Sunniva I, built in 1887
SS ST SUNNIVA (1) Model
St Sunniva (I)
1887
"St Sunniva" (II) Gravy Spoon
"St Sunniva" (II) Gravy Spoon
St Sunniva (I)
1931 - 1939
Image Not Available for Letter Opener With A Badge And SS St Sunniva On Handle
Letter Opener With A Badge And SS St Sunniva On Handle
St Sunniva (I)
Image Not Available for Black and white postcard showing St Sunniva (I) wrecked at Mousa
Black and white postcard showing St Sunniva (I) wrecked at Mousa
St Sunniva (I)
1930
Image Not Available for Black and white photograph showing St SUNNIVA (I) wrecked at Mousa
Black and white photograph showing St SUNNIVA (I) wrecked at Mousa
St Sunniva (I)
1930
Image Not Available for Black and white postcard showing St Sunniva (I) wrecked at Mousa
Black and white postcard showing St Sunniva (I) wrecked at Mousa
St Sunniva (I)
1930
Image Not Available for St SUNNIVA (I) ( yard number 244) Plan
St SUNNIVA (I) ( yard number 244) Plan
St Sunniva (I)
1887
Image Not Available for Glass plate positive showing the dining saloon of St SUNNIVA (I)
Glass plate positive showing the dining saloon of St SUNNIVA (I)
St Sunniva (I)
Brochure 'The Steamship St Sunniva - A Mail And Passenger Vessel For North Of Scotland -Shetlan…
Brochure 'The Steamship St Sunniva - A Mail And Passenger Vessel For North Of Scotland -Shetland'
St Sunniva (II)
1931-08
Image Not Available for Certificate of discharge for C Small from St Sunniva (II)
Certificate of discharge for C Small from St Sunniva (II)
St Sunniva (II)
1935
Image Not Available for Black and white photographs showing view of bow and port side of St Sunniva (II)
Black and white photographs showing view of bow and port side of St Sunniva (II)
St Sunniva (II)
Image Not Available for Black and white photograph showing St SUNNIVA (II) on its Maiden Voyage
Black and white photograph showing St SUNNIVA (II) on its Maiden Voyage
St Sunniva (II)
1931
Black And White Photograph Showing The Launch Of St SUNNIVA (II) at Hall Russell 2 April 1931
Black And White Photograph Showing The Launch Of St SUNNIVA (II) at Hall Russell 2 April 1931
St Sunniva (II)
02-Apr-1931
Image Not Available for Six Black and white photographs showing Ice Aboard HMS LEAMINGTON, which Was In the same convoy as St SUNNIVA (II)
Six Black and white photographs showing Ice Aboard HMS LEAMINGTON, which Was In the same convoy as St SUNNIVA (II)
St Sunniva (II)
21-Jan-1943
Image Not Available for Colour Photograph Showing The St SUNNIVA (III) In Aberdeen Harbour
Colour Photograph Showing The St SUNNIVA (III) In Aberdeen Harbour
St Sunniva (III)
1990-03
Image Not Available for Colour Photograph Showing The North Boat St SUNNIVA (III) Entering Harbour, Port Side View
Colour Photograph Showing The North Boat St SUNNIVA (III) Entering Harbour, Port Side View
St Sunniva (III)
1988