ENNISKILLEN
Shipbuildervessel built by
John Lewis & Sons
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1907 - 1976)
Owner
John Kelly Limited
(Belfast, Northern Ireland)
Date1927
Object NameCARGO VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 138 1/3' x breadth 24 5/6' x depth 12'
Gross Tonnage: 355 ton
Gross Tonnage: 355 ton
Object numberABDSHIP000046
Keywords
Yard Number: 97
Official number: 148150
Fate: Lost off the Firth of Tay, c. 22 January 1927.
Propulsion: Steam
Description: Coaster with 1 boiler, 1 screw, 2 masts, schooner rigged.
17/12/1926: Builder's certificate issued.
Recorded in Lewis engine book as 'lost' but no further details given. Visitor to Aberdeen Maritime Museum (25 June 2004) said that the vessel was lost on its maiden voyage. Confirmed to have been lost on her maiden voyage in January 1927. All 9 crew members were lost. On 22 January a lifeboat was found at 24 n.m. off Firth of Tay floating upside down by the tug STRATHBLANE with signs of attempted use.
Note: Engine number 181, boiler no. 144.
3 cylinder triple expansion engine, 50 n.h.p.
15 February 1858
