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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

Object numberABDSHIP000046

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
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.