CAPTAIN RIOU
Shipbuildervessel built by
John Lewis & Sons
(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
Gross Tonnage: 391 ton
Object numberABDSHIP000210
Keywords
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.
