JOHN HECTOR

Shipbuildervessel built by DUTHIE (Footdee, Aberdeen)

DateApril 1840

Object NameBRIG

MediumWOOD; Oak, beech, elm, and locust wood

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionsgross tonnage 190 tons N.M.

Object numberABDSHIP000478

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Alexander Duthie & Co.

Fate: unknown, last in Lloyd's 1849 (J447).

Propulsion: Sail
Description: 1 deck, 2 masts, brig rigged, standing bowsprit, square stern, carvel built, mans bust figurehead.

Owners:
1840: registered at Aberdeen for subscribing owners;
George Cruickshanks, shipowner, 20 shares; James Tulloch, shipmaster, 8 shares; John Leslie, shipmaster, 8 shares; all Aberdeen.
Other shareholders; John Hector, salmon fisher, Nigg, 16 shares; Andrew Edward, farmer, Kirkhill, 12 shares.
04/03/1850: Registration cancelled in Aberdeen, now registered in Shields.
(Source: Aberdeen Register of Shipping (Aberdeen City Archives))

Masters:
1840-46: Master John Leslie
1847-49: Master J. Henry

Voyages:
1840-42: Aberdeen - Newcastle
1843-45: Aberdeen - London
1846: Aberdeen coaster
1847-48: Aberdeen - New York

Note: 1847, New keelson and some repairs.