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TARNWATER

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: 575 ton

Object numberABDSHIP000018

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 70
Official Number: 143599
Subsequent Names: BAY FISHER (1934-1940).

Fate: Sunk by enemy aircraft near Bell Rock Lighthouse, 1941.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Single deck coaster, raised quarterdeck, riveted.

Owners:
1919: Mason Shipping Company
01/1934: James Fisher & Sons, Barrow

General History:
29/10/1919: Builder's certificate issued.
05/11/1919: Completed.

In January 1934, this vessel was sold by the Mason Shipping Company to James Fisher & Sons, Barrow - to be renamed BAY FISHER.

Notes: Engine number 154, boiler no. 111.
Triple expansion engine by John Lewis. 3 cylinders of 14", 24" and 39" diameter, length of stroke 27" 180lb boiler pressure, 1SB, 3PF GS54, HS1894.