BEN TORC

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

OwnerOwned by Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd

Date1959

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 120 1/3' x breadth 25 1/12' x depth 12 3/6'
gross tonnage 296 ton

Object numberABDSHIP000226

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 284
Official number: 187930
Subsequent Names: COMETA (1974-2010)

Fate: Still active as of 2020.

Propulsion: Motor
Description: Side trawler, riveted/ part welded construction.

Owners:
1959-74: Richard Irvin & Sons, Aberdeen.
1974: Friopesca S A C S, Mar Del Plata, Argentina. Class withdrawn by owners request 22/11/1974.
2010: Vicarp S.A. Mar Del Plata, Argentina.

General History:
BEN TORC was one of many fishing vessels built by John Lewis for Richard Irvin & Sons Aberdeen. BEN TORC was a diesel engine side trawler that fishing out R. Irvin's North Shields depot along with sister ship BEN CHOURN. BEN TORC fished for the company until 1974. She fished the North Sea and Shetland Fisheries. BEN TORC was one of the new diesels replacing the old steamers.

Note: Engine number 350 (Oil Engine 524KW 4SA 6cy 381x451 Mirrless Blackstone, Stockport).