SEAWARD PETREL
Shipbuildervessel built by
John Lewis & Sons
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1907 - 1976)
Date1959
Object NameFISHING VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 104 3/12' x breadth 23 1/12' x depth 12'
gross tonnage: 214 ton
gross tonnage: 214 ton
Object numberABDSHIP000231
Keywords
Yard Number: 289
Subsequent Names: GRAMPIAN PETREL (1982-1992).
Fate: Still active
Propulsion: Motor
Description: Trawler, riveted and welded construction.
Owners:
1959: Seaward Fishing Co. Aberdeen (Manager: A. W. King)
1974: Brucewood Ltd, Aberdeen.
Date unknown: W. M. Ellen.
1981: George Craig and Sons Ltd, Aberdeen.
1992: sold to unknown owners. Still used by George Craig in 1994-95.
General History:
SEAWARD PETREL was one of three motor fishing trawlers built for Seward Fishing Co. The others were SEAWARD QUEST and SEAWARD VENTURE (SEAWARD VENTURE is registered in Lloyd's as being 12" longer). These three trawlers were early diesel ships built in the late fifties to replace the old coal burners. SEAWARD PETREL fished the near water fishing grounds of the North Sea for seven days duration.
SEAWARD PETREL was sold in the 1970s to Brucewood of Aberdeen along with the two other ships where they were used for pair trawling which involved the stern canopy on top of the bulwarks and accommodation being burnt off to allow towing points to be fixed on top of the accommodation housing. The two trawlers would use a bigger net that usual, fixed to the two trawlers. SEAWARD PETREL and SEAWARD QUEST were sold to George Craig & Sons of Aberdeen in 1981, who converted them for standby rescue duties.
Note: Engine number 359: British Polar Oil 2SA 5cy 12½ x 18½.
