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PRINCE CONSORT
PRINCE CONSORT
PRINCE CONSORT

PRINCE CONSORT

Shipbuilder (Footdee, Aberdeen)
Shipowner (Footdee, Aberdeen)
DateMay 1862
Object NameBRIG
MediumWOOD
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 105' x breadth 24' x depth 13' 3"
gross tonnage 214 tons
Object numberABDSHIP000547
About MeYard: John Duthie, Sons & Co.
Official Number: 44435
Subsequent Names:

Fate: Wrecked on the South Gare Breakwater, River Tees, 12 February 1901.

Propulsion: Sail
Description: Brig rigged, 1 Deck and a break, 2 masts, round stern, carvel built, male bust figurehead

Owners:
1862: Registered at Aberdeen for owners;
Robert Johnstone, shipmaster, 24 shares; John Duthie, shipbuilder, 16 shares; Robert Duthie, shipowner, 8 shares; James Duthie, shipmaster, 8 shares; Alexander Duthie jnr 4 shares; George Duthie, 4 shares.
(Source: Aberdeen Register of Shipping (Aberdeen City Archives))
1864-80: J. Cumming, registered at Aberdeen.
1881-1900: J. E. Pearce, registered Faversham, Kent.
1901: R. Archbold, registered Faversham, Kent.

Masters:
1863-64: Master R. Johnston
1864-80: Master W. Main
1881-97: Master F. Pierce
1898-1900: Master A. Camburn
1900: Master E. Allen
1901: Master C. Rounce

Voyages (Lloyd's):
1863-64: Aberdeen - Archangel
1864-68: Aberdeen - Baltic
1869: Harlepool - Baltic
1869-71: Shields - Mediterranean
1872-73: Aberdeen - Mediterranean

General History:
13/02/1901:
The brig PRINCE CONSORT, outward bound from Middlesbrough, with salt, has ran ashore on South Gare Breakwater, and is breaking up the crew has been saved
(Morning Post (London))

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