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RIBBLEMERE

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

Date1925

Object NameCARGO VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 160 5/12' x breadth 25 1/12' x depth 11'
Gross Tonnage: 489 ton

Object numberABDSHIP000040

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 91
Official number: 147317
Subsequent Names: HOLBURN HEAD (c. 1939); BANNROSE

Fate: unknown

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Coaster with well deck, machinery aft, electric light fitted.

Owners:
1925: John S Sellers & Company, Liverpool
1930: Ribble Shipping Co. (J S Sellers & Co,)
1939: A. F. Henry & McGregor Ltd., Leith.
1952: Thorn Line, S. Williamcoe & Co. Liverpool,

General History:
15/07/1925: Builder's certificate issued.
16/07/1925: Trial trip, average speed 10.35 knots, completed the same day.

In January 1930 Ribblemere was sold by Ribble Shipping Co. (J S Sellers & Co,) Liverpool to Cardiff buyers for about £11,500.

Note: J. Lewis built triple expansion engine, 3 cylinders of 12.5", 21", and 34" diameter, length of stroke 24", 180ihs ISB, 3pf G552 4S 1618.
Engine number 176, boiler no. 133.