OUTWOOD
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'
gross tonnage 648 tons
gross tonnage 648 tons
Object numberABDSHIP000048
Keywords
Yard Number: 99
Official number: 149730
Subsequent Name: GIRASO (1930).
Fate: Wrecked off Kent, 24 April 1940.
Propulsion: Steam
Description: Coaster, steel screw, raised quarter deck, machinery aft, cargo battens not fitted.
Owners:
1826: E. T. Lindley, London.
1930: William Robertson, Glasgow.
General History:
04/10/1926: Builder's certificate issued.
07/10/1926: Trial run, average speed 11.08 knots
In November 1930 OUTWOOD was sold by E. T. Lindley to Wm Robertson, Glasgow, together with HORLEY, BALCOMBE and BURSTOE for a total of around £48,000.
24/04/1940: Wrecked in a collision - voyage Penmaenrhos - London, cargo stone, Lat. 51.2850N, Long. 1.2215 E.
(Lloyd's Casualty Returns, 1 April to 30 June 1940, p. 8)
The co-ordinates that Lloyd's gives appear to be several miles inland!
Note: Engine number 182, boiler no. 98
January 1837
1923
