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CAPTAIN RIOU
CAPTAIN RIOU
CAPTAIN RIOU

CAPTAIN RIOU

Shipbuilder (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1907 - 1976)
Date1957
Object NameFISHING VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 125 1/3' x breadth 26 1/12' x depth 13 3/12'
Gross Tonnage: 391 ton
Object numberABDSHIP000210
About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 268
Official number: 187642
Subsequent Names: BOSTON DEFENDER (1972); GRAMPIAN DEFENDER (1978).

Fate: Arrived at San Esteban de Pravia for breaking by Desguaces La Arena, 7 August 1989.

Propulsion: Motor
Description: Trawler.

Owners:
1957: Iago Steam Trawler Co. Ltd (EDW Lawford, London).
1972: Iago Steam Trawlers/Boston under B. A. Parkes of Fleetwood.
1978: North Star S F Co. Ltd, Aberdeen and converted from fishing to standby safety vessel and pollution control for George Craig & Sons Ltd Aberdeen.

Note: Engine number 339, British Polar type M45M, 2SA 5cy, 340x570mm.
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RED CREST
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SCOTTISH QUEEN
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ADMIRAL DRAKE
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BOSTON FURY
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PRINCESS ROYAL
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THISTLE
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