CLOVA

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

OwnerOwned by Clova Fishing Company Limited

Date1960

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 118 5/6' x breadth 25 7/12' x depth 12 9/12'
gross tonnage: 281 ton

Object numberABDSHIP000235

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 293
Subsequent Names: SALTROU (1982); DAWN SAVIOUR (1987); SEAGUARD (1993-2005).

Fate: Unknown

Propulsion: Motor
Description: Side fishing trawler, riveted and welded construction.

Owners:
1960: Clova Fishing Co. Ltd, Aberdeen (Manager D. Wood)
1982: Colne Shipping Co. Ltd, Lowestoft.
1987: Warbler Shipping Ltd, Lowestoft.
1993: Marine Industries & Investment Ltd, Israel.

General History:
21/04/1960: Trial trip off Aberdeen, average speed 10.42 knots.

CLOVA was a near water trawler fishing off the Shetland Islands and North Sea fishing grounds of seven days duration. CLOVA was one of two trawlers built by John Lewis for Clova Fishing Co. of Aberdeen, the other was the 11' shorter CLOVELLA built in 1957. CLOVA fished out of Aberdeen until 1975 when she was converted to a standby safety vessel by British United Trawlers for the oil companies.

08/07/1993: Class was withdrawn from date of departure to be laid up at Lowestoft, which was lifted in the 2003/04 Lloyd's Register 2005/06.

Note Engine number 363, British Polar type M44M.
CLOVA main engine 2sa 4cy 340 x 570 made by British Polar was replaced in November 1987 for a Lister Blackstone Engine Oil 4SA 8cy 222 x 292 geared to SC shaft 660 BHP (485KW) Aux Gen 1x35W 220 DC, 1 x25W 220V DC.