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

Object numberABDSHIP000241

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
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.