GASCOGNE

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 numberABDSHIP000144

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 199
Subsequent Names: L'EQUIPE (1956).

Fate: Unknown. Traced ship until 1972 Lloyd's reg.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Trawler with cruiser stern.

Owners:
1946: F. E. Menu, Paris, registered at La Rochelle.
1956: Armement Horassius, La Rochelle.

General History:
27/12/1946: Builder's certificate issued, vessel to be registered in La Rochelle.
28/12/1946: Trial in Aberdeen Bay.

Note: Engine no. 272, boiler by Caledon.
Diesel fitted 1956. In 1956 the steam engine was replaced for a 45A 8 cylinder 315x 500mm NE56 by ETAB Duvant Valenciennes.