MOUNT MELLERAY
Shipbuildervessel built by
John Lewis & Sons
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1907 - 1976)
Date1961
Object NameFISHING VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 104 3/12' x breadth 23 1/12' x depth 12'
gross tonnage: 216 ton
gross tonnage: 216 ton
Object numberABDSHIP000255
Keywords
Yard Number: 313
Subsequent Names: GRAMPIAN FORTUNE (1981); AYR QUEEN (1992).
Fate: Unknown after 1992.
Propulsion: Motor
Description: Trawler, construction: riveted and welded.
Owners:
1961: Strouds Steam Fishing Co. Ltd (Manager G.D.W. Stroud).
Date unknown: British United Trawlers Ltd, Aberdeen.
1981: North Star Co.
1986: Penfro Peche Ltd, Ayr. AY94.
1992: Merson Ltd, Ayr.
General History:
1960: Average speed on trial trip 10.26 knots.
MOUNT MELLERAY was built by John Lewis for Stroud Fishing Co to fish the North Sea Shetland Waters of 7 day duration trips. MOUNT MELLERAY is a sister ship to EREDENE also built by John Lewis. She was converted to oil standby duties in 1981. In 1986 GRAMPIAN FORTUNE was no longer used as a safety ship and converted back to fishing, A554 fishing number.
Note: Engine number 383
Oil engine 2SA 5cy 12½ x 18½ British Polar, Glasgow.
1974: engine was replaced by a Blackstone Oil 4SA 8cy 222x292 Reverse Gear to single shaft & Mirrlees Blackstone Gen 1x40KW, 1x20KW, 1x15KW 220V D.C.
