MOONBEAM

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 numberABDSHIP000010

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 61
Subsequent Names: SKIMMER (1923); MOURSICA (1938).

Fate: Unknown, no information after 1977.

Propulsion: Steam (see notes)
Description: Admiralty drifter, fitted with winch, capstan and gun.

Owners:
1918: The Admiralty.
1923: J. W. Baskcomb, Grimsby.
Date unknown: Masso Hermanos, Vigo.
1938: Juan Velasco Gutierrez, Vigo.
1962: Rufina Amoitiz Achaval and Co.
1964: Herederos de Juan Velasco (Pasajes, Spain).

General History:
25/09/1918: Trial run, strong wind blowing from south west, steamed north for 1 hour, averaged 9.5 knots. Averaged 9 knots on return trip. Sea choppy on return.
28/09/1918: Completed.
23/05/1919: Builder's certificate issued.

MOONBEAM was one of two sister ships built for the Royal Navy, the other one was MOONSHINE. Sold out of naval service in 1923, In 1938 the ship was sold again, renamed MOURISCA and owned by Juan Velasco Gutierrez, Vigo, Spain. No further information after 1977.

Notes: Engines no. 132, boiler by Ross & Duncan, Glasgow. c. 1935: New engines were installed with oil engines 4s.c.sa 4cy 11"-17 and three quarter inches, NE35 46 NHP. (Humboldt-Deutzmot A.G., Koln Deutz.)