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VESTA
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VESTA

Shipbuilder (Footdee, Aberdeen)
Date26 April 1825
Object NameSNOW
MediumWOOD
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 70'9" x breadth 20'6.5" x depth 12'1"
gross tonnage 125 tons
Object numberABDSHIP000423
About MeYard: Duthie

Fate: Lost 30 November 1843.

Propulsion: Sail
Description: Snow rigged, standing bowsprit, square sterned, british built, no galleries, 1 deck, 2 masts, female bust.

Owners:
1825: Registered at Aberdeen for subscribing owners;
Alexander Hay, insurance broker 16 shares; William Crabb, baker 4 shares; James Greig, shipmaster, 4 shares; and other sundry owners.
(Aberdeen Register of Shipping (Aberdeen City Archives) 1825, no. 41)
1833: Ramsay & Co
1835-42: C. Runcy

Masters:
1825-32: Master James Greig
1833: Master George Levie
1835-36: Master D. Levay
1836-42: Master W. Summer

Voyages (Lloyd's underwriters):
1825-28: London coaster
1830-32: Dublin coaster
1835-36: London - Riga
1836: Aberdeen - Hartlepool
1837: Aberdeen
1838-42: Aberdeen - London