EXPRESS

Shipbuildervessel built by DUTHIE (Footdee, Aberdeen)

Date7 July 1841

Object NameBRIG

MediumWOOD; Beech, Oak, Larch & Elm.

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 91' 8/10 x breadth 21' 4/10 x depth 15' 5/10
gross tonnage 240 1308/3500 tons

Object numberABDSHIP000483

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Alexander Duthie & Co.

Fate: unknown, last in Lloyd's 1854 (E835).

Propulsion: Sail
Description: Brig rigged, 1 deck, 2 masts, standing bowsprit, square sterned, carvel built, no galleries, male bust figurehead, sheathed with copper.

Owners:
1841: Registered at Aberdeen for subscribing owners;
Alexander Hay, shipowner, 6 shares; James Goldie, shipowner, 4 shares; George Watson, shipowner, 4 shares; all Aberdeen
Other shareholders;
Robert Mitchell, agent, 4 shares; William Campbell Snr, shipmaster, 4 shares; John Duthie, shipbuilder, Aberdeen, 4 shares;James Elliot, shipmaster, 4 shares; James Ritchie, Clerk, 4 shares; William Campbell Jnr, Shipmaster, 4 shares; Jane Milne, dressmaker, 4 shares; James Winlaw, coal broker, 4 shares; George Thompson, shipowner, 8 shares; Alexander Troup, tailor, 4 shares; Andrew Crane, shipmaster, 4 shares; all Aberdeen; James Spring, farmer, Banchory, 4 shares.
Registration cancelled 6 October 1853 now registered in Glasgow.
(Aberdeen Register of Shipping (Aberdeen City Archives))
1848-53: Rennie & Co (Lloyd's)

Masters:
1841-45: Master William Campbell
1846-47: Master James Clark
1848-50: Master Robert Youngson
1851-52: Master John Forbes
1853: Master David Bryce

Voyages (Lloyd's):
1841-43: Liverpool - Trinidad
1844-45: Aberdeen - Africa
1846-47: Bristol - Odessa
1848: London
1849: Liverpool
1851-52: London
1853: Liverpool - Montevideo

General History:
19/12/1851:
[advert] Having all her heavy rough freight engaged, has room only for fine goods at the Broomielaw, for Monte Video. The 1st class British-built brig EXPRESS, 230 tons register., Capt J.W. Forbes, will meet with quick despatch. For freight or passage apply John & Walter Scott, 17 Gordon St., or Patrick Henderson & Co., 4 Bothwell St.
(Glasgow Herald)

09/09/1853:
From the Broomielaw for Trinidad and will be at a landing berth in a few days, the fine 1st class brig EXPRESS, 239 tons, will have immediate despatch. Intending shippers are asked to make early application as the bulk of her cargo is already engaged.
(Glasgow Herald)

21/09/1853:
All parties having claims against the brig "EXPRESS" of this port are requested to send in their accounts immediately to John T. Rennie, 43 Marischal St.
(Aberdeen Journal)

Note: 1844, Damage Repaired; 1850: Some Repairs