BEN GLAS
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 219 ton
gross tonnage 219 ton
Object numberABDSHIP000268
Keywords
Yard Number: 328
Subsequent Names: SWIFT (1991); GREENWICH (1998)
Fate: Unknown after 2007.
Propulsion: Motor
Description: Side fishing trawler
Owners:
1961: Richard Irvin & Sons.
1991: Cavenhart Ltd, North Shields, fishing number SN 41
1998: Sealskill Ltd, L & S Management Ltd, Falmouth, fishing number FH 673.
General History:
1961: Average speed on trial 11.036 knots.
BEN GLAS was one of two side fishing trawlers built by John Lewis for Richard Irvin of Aberdeen. Operating out of their North Shields office, the other ship was BEN LORA (SN 40). They worked North Sea fisheries landing at Shields Market. Still registered in Lloyd's in 2006.
Note: Engine number 398, Mirrlees Bickerton KSDM6 Oil engine 174 stroke 6cy 381x457.
