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INISHTRAHULL

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

Owner John Kelly Ltd, Belfast

Date1935

Object NameCARGO VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 197 1/3' x breadth 30 7/12' x depth 14 3/12'
Gross Tonnage: 869 ton

Object numberABDSHIP000081

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 133
Official number: 163217
Subsequent Names: BALLYKINLAR (1954).

Fate: Demolished by Thomas W. Ward Ltd., Preston, September 1962.

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

Owner:
1935: John Kelly Ltd, Belfast (Manager W. Clint)

General History:
02/07/1935: Launched. Named by Mrs Tindall, Belfast.
24/07/1935: Builder’s certificate issued.
26/07/1935: Registered at Belfast.
31/07/1935: Trials in Aberdeen Bay and handed over.
01/08/1935: Sailed from Aberdeen for Methil, in ballast.
06/06/1944: Chartered to British Government.
27/08/1945: Returned to owners.
21/09/1962: Arrived at Preston for demolition.

Engine details: Steam by screw, inverted, surface condensing, triple expansion engine, 14½” x 25” x 41” with 30” stroke, 93 n.h.p. John Lewis Engine No. 213. Lewis Boiler No. 177.

See also: History (CS): -
http://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.php?year_built=&builder=&ref=54460&vessel=INISHTRAHULL