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CROMARTY FIRTH

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

Date1937

Object NameCARGO VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength160 5/12' x breadth 28 1/12' x depth 9 9/12'
Gross Tonnage: 538 ton (changed to 471 tons)

Object numberABDSHIP000088

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 141
Official number: 161603
Subsequent Names: HERRIESDALE (1957); GEORGIOS VENTOURIS (1962); MARIA PREKA (1980).

Fate: 1999 deleted from Lloyd's Register as 'existence in doubt'.

Propulsion: Motor
Description: Cargo vessel with raised quarterdeck, vessel carried veg. oil in a deep tank, machinery aft.

Owners:
1937: Northern Coasters (G T Gillie & Blair) Ltd, Newcastle
1955: Firth Shipping Ltd.
1957: J. H. Henderson.
1962: Constantinos G. Ventouris, Piraeus, Greece.
1980: Nikolaos Prekes, Piraeus, Greece.

General History:
Launched on 12 January, according to Shipbuilding and Shipping Record.
01/02/1937: Builder's certificate issued..

Note: Engine number E244 (British Auxiliaries Ltd, Glasgow)