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DEEMOUNT

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

Date1933

Object NameCARGO VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 165 5/12' x breadth 27 1/12' x depth 12 1/12'
Gross Tonnage: 569 ton

Object numberABDSHIP000077

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 129
Official number: 163388
Subsequent Names: OLNA FIRTH (1945). TOURMALINE (1948). BANNPRICE (1955).

Fate: Sunk by collision in the river Mersey, 12 November 1955.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Cargo vessel with raised quarterdeck

Owners:
1933: Border Shipping Co. Ltd, Aberdeen
1955: William Coe & Co.

General History:
27/09/1933: Builder's certificate issued.
April 1943, during World War II the Aberden coaster DEEMOUNT was requisitioned for war work. Under Captain John MacIntosh the DEEMOUNT served as a supply vessel during Operation Overlord 6 June 1944, landing vital medical and military supplies first to Sword Beach and then to the American troops on Utah beach. Captain MacIntosh received an MBE in January 1945.
12/11/1955: At 22:10 hours collision occurred between BANNPRICE and the Swedish motor tanker JUNO in the river Mersey. The BANNPRICE sank in minutes and all crew members were rescued from the water, however the 2nd Engineer James Ferris from Northern Ireland, later died from the effects of immersion.
Wreck sold to Dutch ship breakers April 1956.

Note: Engine number 200A (altered from engine number 200 - from wreck of RIGHTWAY), boiler number 161.
For further detailed information about the history of this vessel visit: http://www.shipsoflongago.co.uk/index.htm