ST. NICHOLAS

Shipbuildervessel built by DUTHIE (Footdee, Aberdeen)

Date1901

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionsgross tonnage 207 tons

Object numberABDSHIP000654

Keywords

About MeYard: John Duthie & Sons.
Yard Number: 231
Official Number: 115553

Fate: wrecked at Sealskerry, N. Ronaldsay near the lighthouse, 4 November 1912.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Trawler, steam, screw.

Owners:
31/12/1901: Granite City Steam Fishing Co. Ltd, Aberdeen, registered at Aberdeen., A 489.
1912: Captain Thomas Lauder, Aberdeen, who had been managing director of the previous owners.

General History:
09/11/1901: Launched. Named by Mrs William Thomson.
07/12/1901: Trial trip in Aberdeen Bay.
19/05/1906: Chief Engineer John Rowan (37), 26 Skene Row (on Jack’s Brae), Aberdeen He was found dead in the engine crank pit when the engine stopped suddenly 25 miles off Kinnaird Head and appears to have fallen into the engine and been struck by the machinery. He left a widow and at least 4 children.
04/11/1912: Wrecked on North Ronaldsay and declared a total loss.

Note: Engine details: Steam by screw, inverted, surface condensing, triple expansion engine, 12” x 19½” x 32” with 22” stroke, 50 r.h.p. by W.V. V. Lidgerwood, Coatbridge
Boiler: number 1 S.B; heating area (ft^2) 11225; furnaces 2 c.f.; pressure (p.s.i.) 180
Single screw propeller.

See also: History (CS): - http://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.phpyear_built=&builder=&ref=53745&vessel=ST+NICHOLAS
Wrecksite (WS): - https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?216255