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JOLLY NIGHTS

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

Date1935

Object NameCARGO VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 130 7/12' x breadth 25 1/12' x depth 9 3/6'
Gross Tonnage: 351 ton

Object numberABDSHIP000079

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 131
Official number: 163010
Subsequent Names: CRANBORNE (1946); SEABANK (1954).

Fate: wrecked on Ardinary Beach, South of Mizen Head, 4 March 1963.

Propulsion: Motor
Description: Cargo vessel with raised quarterdeck, machinery aft, cargo battens not fitted.

Owners:
1935: F. W. Horelock
1946: John Carter, Ltd, Poole.
1954: George Kearon Ltd, Dublin.

General History:
JOLLY NIGHTS was one of two ships built by John Lewis for F. W. Horelock, the other ship was called JOLLY DAYS. The ship had a shorter life than her sister ship that lasted until 1981.
18/02/1935: Builder's certificate issued.
28/06/1937: JOLLY NIGHTS was towed to Harwich, having lost its propeller.
04/03/1963: JOLLY NIGHTS was wrecked on Ardinary Beach, South of Mizen Head whilst on a passage from Dublin to Newport in ballast.
11/02/1964: vessel was refloated for scrapping purposes.

Note: Oil engine 28 C.S.A. 4 cylinder 9 and 13 sixteenths to 16 and three quarters 67hp, British Ruyilares, Glasgow.
Engine by British Auxiliaries Ltd, Govan, Glasgow.