NETHERLEY
Shipbuildervessel built by
John Lewis & Sons
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1907 - 1976)
Date1960
Object NameFISHING VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 104 3/12' x breadth 23 1/12' x depth 12'
Gross Tonnage: 213ton
Gross Tonnage: 213ton
Object numberABDSHIP000241
Keywords
Yard Number: 299
Official Number: 144563
Subsequent Names: GEORGE R WOOD A465 (1970).
Fate: Unknown
Propulsion: Motor
Description: Side fishing trawler.
Owners:
1960: Glenlee Fishing Co., Aberdeen, (managers John A Lewis, 186 Albert Quay, Aberdeen).
1970: Ailsa Craig Fishing Co. Ltd, Aberdeen, (managers George R. Wood of North Esplanade East, Aberdeen).
General History:
10/05/1960: Trial trip off Aberdeen, average speed 10.39 knots.
Another vessel, launched 1919, and named GEORGE R WOOD, was renamed NETHERLEY at this same time, both vessels belonged to Ailsa Craig Fishing Co. Ltd. but this vessel was subsequently broken up in 1971.
01/11/1978: GEORGE R WOOD suffered engine failure close inshore at Collieston with wind southerly force 7 and moderate sea. Aberdeen lifeboat stood by until a tug arrived and took the vessel to Aberdeen.
Vessel still listed in Lloyd's Register until 2002 although no owner given and still classed as a side trawler.
Note: 2 Stroke single acting 5 cylinder diesel engine by British Polar Engines Ltd. of Glasgow - 550 HP.
A new engine was fitted in 1975 - a 4 stroke 6 cylinder engine of 600HP by British Polar Engines.
Engine number 369.
