SURBITON
Shipbuildervessel built by
John Lewis & Sons
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1907 - 1976)
Date1926
Object NameCARGO VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 171 5/12' x breadth 27 5/6' x depth 13 1/3'
Object numberABDSHIP000047
Keywords
Yard Number: 98
Official number: 149713
Subsequent Names: ASTERIA (1930)
Fate: Broken up in 1954.
Propulsion: Steam
Description: Coaster with, single steel deck, well deck, machinery aft, cargo battens not fitted.
Owners:
1926: H. Harrison (London) Limited, London.
1929: William Robertson, Glasgow.
General History:
02/09/1926: Builder's certificate issued.
07/09/1926: Trial run average speed 11.1 knots. Completed the same day.
In July 1929, this vessel was sold by H. Harrison (together with KEMPTON, OKEHAMPTON and TORRINGTON) for a little over £50,000 to Wm Robertson, Glasgow.
Note: Engine number 178, boiler no. 97.
