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FREELAND

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

Date1919

Object NameCARGO VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 165' x breadth 26 11/12' x depth 13 1/6'
gross tonnage: 574 ton

Object numberABDSHIP000017

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 69
Official Number: 140656
Subsequent Names: FIRTH FISHER (1934).

Fate: Mined near Boulogne, 21 May 1940.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Coaster with raised quarterdeck.

Owners:
1919: Freeland Shipping Co., Liverpool.
01/1934: James Fisher & Sons, Barrow.

General History:
16/09/1919: Builder's certificate issued.
25/09/1919: Vessel completed.

On 23 July 1924 this vessel, owned by Freeland Shipping Co., Liverpool, struck a rock in Ramsey Sound. The bottom was damaged, beached on Goodwick Sands.

Notes: Engine number 150, boiler no. 110.