SURPRISE
Shipbuildervessel built by
John Lewis & Sons
(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
Gross Tonnage: 661ton
Object numberABDSHIP000149
Keywords
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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