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GLENDALOUGH

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

Owner John Kelly Ltd, Belfast

Date1936

Object NameCARGO VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 196 3/6' x breadth 30 7/12' x depth 14 3/12'
Gross Tonnage: 868 ton

Object numberABDSHIP000087

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 140
Official number: 165155

Fate: Sank after hitting a mine off Blakeney Point, Norfolk, 19 March 1943.

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

Owner:
1936: John Kelly Ltd, Belfast, (Manager W. Clint).

General History:
24/09/1936: Builder's certificate issued.
19/03/1943: GLENDALOUGH foundered off Blakeney Point, Norfolk, after detonating a German laid mine, she was carrying a cargo of ballast. 5 of the crew of 16 were lost. The wreck was then dispersed by explosives.

Note: Engine number 218, boiler number 182. Engine reconstructed January 1942.