CAPE CLEVELAND

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

Date1949

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 175 5/12' x breadth 30 1/12' x depth 16'
Gross Tonnage: 659ton

Object numberABDSHIP000160

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 215
Official number: 183398
Subsequent Name: ROSS CLEVELAND (1965).

Fate: Iced up and sank off Isafjord, Iceland, 4 February 1968.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Trawler with cruiser stern.

Owner:
1949: Hudson Brothers, Hull.

General History:
One of two trawlers built for Hudson Brothers of Hull, the other being CAPE SPARTEL - these were amongst the first trawlers to be equipped with radar and part-welded. Fuel tanks were also installed.
17/05/1949: Trial trip in Aberdeen Bay.

Note: Engine number 288, boiler by Kincaid, Greenock.

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