DEEVALE

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

Date1961

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 68' x breadth 19 7/12' x depth 10 3/6'
gross tonnage 50 ton

Object numberABDSHIP000256

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 314
Fishing Number: A594.

Fate: Began taking in water and sank 60 miles south-east of Sumburgh Head, Shetland, 10 September 1991. Crew rescued by helicopter.

Propulsion: Motor
Description: Trawler.

Owners:
1961: Deevale Trawling Co. (Aberdeen) Ltd.
1974: Charles B. Bird and Brian C. Bird of Fleetwood.
1979: George Lewis, New Quay and Peter Sherriff, Milford Haven.

General History:
1961: Average speed on trial trip 10.28 knots.

Note: Built in the Montrose yard that was a subsidiary of John Lewis & Son Ltd, Aberdeen. Yard numbers were allocated in the main John Lewis series.
Engine Number 384.