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PARKNASILLA

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

Owner John Kelly Ltd, Belfast

Date1932

Object NameCARGO VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 195 3/6' x breadth 30 1/3' x depth 14 3/12'
Gross Tonnage: 846 ton

Object numberABDSHIP000075

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 127
Official number: 163198
Subsequent Names: BALLYKERN (1951).

Fate: Sold and broken up 1963.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Cargo vessel with raised quarterdeck, machinery aft.

Owners:
1932: St. Helen's Colliery and Brick Works Co. Ltd., Workington.
1932: John Kelly of Belfast.

General History:
31/10/1932: Builder's certificate issued.
A list in Shipbuilding and Shipping Record says that a vessel called PARKNASILLA took part in the D-day landings.
04/12/1951: the vessel was renamed BALLYKERN.

Note: Engine number 210, boiler no. 174.