SCOTTISH PRINCESS

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

Date1959

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 118 5/6' x breadth 25 7/12' x depth 12 9/12'
Gross Tonnage: 280ton

Object numberABDSHIP000229

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 287

Fate: Ran aground on the north side of the entrance to Trangisvaag Fjord, Suderoy, Faroe and was abandoned, 19 February 1977.

Propulsion: Motor
Description: Trawler

Owners:
1959: Scottish Motor Trawlers, Ltd, Aberdeen.
1972: G. Craig & Sons Ltd, Aberdeen.

General History:
SCOTTISH PRINCESS was one of three fishing vessels built by John Lewis for Scottish Motor Trawlers Ltd, a subsidy of John Lewis. The other two ships were SCOTTISH KING and SCOTTISH QUEEN. SCOTTISH PRINCESS and SCOTTISH KING were identical. QUEEN was 4' shorter and had a different style wheelhouse. All three had a thistle logo on the funnel.

Note: Engine number 357.