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SURPRISE
SURPRISE
SURPRISE

SURPRISE

Shipbuilder (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1907 - 1976)
Date1947
Object NameFISHING VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 175 5/12' x breadth 30 1/12' x depth 16'
Gross Tonnage: 661ton
Object numberABDSHIP000149
About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 204

Fate: Ran aground on the south coast of Iceland at Landeyjasandur and abandoned, 5 September 1968.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Trawler with cruiser stern, part electric welded, radar fitted.

Owner:
1947: Einar Thorgilsson & Co., Hafnarfjordur, Iceland.

General History:
21/10/1947: Trial in Aberdeen Bay.

Note: Engine no. 277, boiler by Denny.
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June 1872
GALERNA
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BJARNI OLAFSSON
John Lewis & Sons
1947
NEPTUNUS
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1947
VENDAVAL
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27 December 1928
Black and white photograph of the Alex. Hall Built 'Schomberg', mounted on card
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April 1874
MARZ
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1948
Launch of the trawler Bjarnarey
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1948
CRUISER
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PATRIARCH
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1882