SUNSHINE

Shipbuildervessel built by DUTHIE (Footdee, Aberdeen)

Date1900

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 109.4' x breadth 20.9' x depth 11.4'
gross tonnage 185 tons

Object numberABDSHIP000642

Keywords

About MeYard: John Duthie & Sons.
Yard Number: 223.

Fate: sunk by gunfire from a U-boat, 20 miles NE Scarborough, 24 September 1916.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Trawler

Owners:
1900: Johnstone & Sherrit, Aberdeen, fishing number, A322
1908: D. Sherrit, Aberdeen.
1915: R. W. Lewis, Aberdeen.

General History:
The trawler SUNSHINE went ashore on the Rivicks, Fair Isle but was refloated and beached at North Haven where she was repaired.

24/09/1916:
This Aberdeen registered Steam Fishing Trawler was sunk by gunfire from a German sub. 20 miles NE Scarborough 54.32N 00:00. while en route from Aberdeen to fishing grounds
(Richard and Bridget Larn (1997), “Shipwreck Index of the British Isles” (Lloyd’s Register, London), vol. 3)