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INCHKEITH

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

Shipownervessel built for Admiralty

Date1941

Object NameADMIRALTY TRAWLER

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 150' x breadth 27' 6" x depth 15'
155

Object numberABDSHIP000102

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 156

Fate: Sold to be broken up 10th September 1958. Demolished by G.A. Sparrey. Lighter Basin, Freemans Bay, Auckland, New Zealand.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Isles Class Trawler (T155). For anti-submarine & minesweeping duties. Armament: - 1 x 12 pounder gun, 3 x 20mm Oerlikon single mounts, 2 machine guns, 30 depth charges.

Owners:
1941: Royal Navy
1942: Transferred to Royal New Zealand Navy.

General History:
21/10/1941: Full power trial in Torry Dock.

Notes: Engine details: Steam by screw, inverted, surface condensing, triple expansion, 850 i.h.p., John Lewis Engine No. 233. Boiler by Craig, Paisley.
Boiler: number 1 S.B.
Single screw propeller.
Cost & extras: £65,000 paid by New Zealand.

See also: History (CS): - http://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.phpyear_built=&builder=&ref=54484&vessel=INCHKEITH
I.W.M. Catalogue No. A 29467.
Torpedo Bay Navy Museum. Cat. No. ABL 0045.