LEEWARD

Shipbuildervessel built by John Lewis & Sons (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1907 - 1976)

Date1918

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 86 3/12' x breadth 18 7/12' x depth 10'
gross tonnage: 97 ton

Object numberABDSHIP000005

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 56
Subsequent Names: BETTY DUTHIE FR207 (1947); LUSTRE PD201 (1952); MARSHALL PAK.

Fate: Scrapped in 1954.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Admiralty drifter fitted with winch and gun.

Owners:
1918-45: The Admiralty.
1946: Robert B. Duthie and Co., Inverallochy.
1952: James Buchan Snr, and Co., Peterhead.

General History:
15/02/1918: First trial run abandoned owing to heavy seas.
20/02/1918: Second trial run when ship averaged 9.125 knots. Steamed south for 1.25 hours. Splendid day.
20/02/1918: Completed.
1946: Sold to Robert B. Duthie and others, Inverallochy.
1947: Registered in Fraserburgh as BETTY DUTHIE, FR207.
1952: Sold to James Buchan, Snr, Peterhead and others, renamed LUSTRE and re-registered PD201.
1954: Scrapped.

Notes: Engine No. 127. Boiler by Simons & Co, Renfrew.
18 inch triple expansion engine by Lewis, Torry, 42 H.P.
Builder's certificate dated 23 May 1918.

See also: J. Reid, "Steam Drifters Recalled"