COTE D'ARGENT

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

Date1946

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 125 1/3' x breadth 24 7/12' x depth 14'
Gross Tonnage: 265ton

Object numberABDSHIP000142

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 197
Official number: 185294
Subsequent Names: BOSTON VALIANT (1953)

Fate: Broken up in 1967.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Trawler, with cruiser stern.

Owner:
1946: F. & M. Fourny, Boulogne.
1953: Boston D. S. F. Ltd, Fleetwood FD214.
1965: Irin & Johnson Ltd, Cape Town.

General History:
COTE D'ARGENT was one of 2 steam trawlers built for F. & M. Fourny by J. Lewis. The other ship was named COTE D'OPALE with cruiser sterns registered in Boulogne, France.
28/09/1946: Builder's certificate issued.
29/09/1946: Full power trial in Aberdeen Bay

Note: Engine no. 270, boiler by Caledon.