CALDY
Shipbuildervessel built by
John Lewis & Sons
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1907 - 1976)
Shipownervessel built for
Admiralty
Date1944
Object NameADMIRALTY TRAWLER
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 150' x breadth 27' 6" x depth 15'
359 tons
359 tons
Object numberABDSHIP000121
Keywords
Yard Number: 175
Fate: Scrapped, June 1983.
Propulsion: Steam
Description: Isles class trawler (T359), for anti-submarine and minesweeping purposes.
Owner:
1943: Royal Navy
General History:
16/12/1943: Full power trial in Torry Dock.
1944: Took part in 'Operation Neptune', the Normandy landings.
1946: Disarmed and converted to wreck dispersal vessel.
1951: Converted to oil tank cleaning vessel.
Note: Engine number 252, boilers by Craig, Paisley.
