VENUS

Date1908

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 130'2" x breadth 22'2" x depth 12'
gross tonnage 281 tons

Object numberABDSHIP000745

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Duthie Torry Shipbuilding Co.
Yard Number: 299

Fate: Sunk by E.A. mine in the Aegean Sea off Melos, 31 December 1916.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Trawler, side, steam, screw, steel.

Owners:
1907: Paul Gufflet, La Rochelle, France

Masters:
1908: Master F. Guegan
1911: Master J. Lauilheron
1918/19: Master J. Lauilheron.

General History:
Replacement for Yard No. 283, VENUS.
23/11/1907: Launched and named ISLANDE for the Societe Islande et Maroc, France.
Named by Miss Alexia Duthie, daughter of the late Mr John Duthie, former senior partner of the shipbuilders.

25/11/1907:
LAUNCH AT ABERDEEN
'A finely-modelled, large steam trawler of the whale-back type for French owners - the Societe Islande et Maroo - was launched on Saturday afternoon from the yard of the John Duthie (Torry) Shipbuilding Company, Ltd. The vessel measures 142 feet over all, 23 feet in breadth, and 13 feet 6 inches in depth. She will have powerful engines, to indicate 550 horse-power, and large steel boiler, supplied by Messrs James Abernethy and Company, Ferryhill Foundry, and all the latest improve-ments for fishing at Iceland and in distant seas. An electric light installation will be introduced by Messrs Claud Hamilton Ltd., Aberdeen. The vessel, as she left the ways, was gracefully christened the Islande by Miss Alexia Duthie, eldest daughter of the late Mr John Duthie, who was the senior partner of the John Duthie (Torry) Shipbuilding Company, Ltd.

At a cake and wine banquet after the launch, Mr W. G. Jameson, chairman of the company, presided, and among other present were Miss Alexia Duthie, Mrs Mitchell, Old Aberdeen; Mr James Abernethy, Ferryhill Foundry, and Master Abernethy; Mr John Fiddes, managing director; Mr William Swan, draughtsman; Mr John Wilkinson, Mr William Beaton, Mr Frank Fraser; representing other departments of the firm Mr John Douglas Fiddes, etc.

The chairman proposed "Succes to the Islande," and stated that this was the first boat the firm had built for a new French firm, al-though they had done a good deal of work for other French owners. He hoped the vessel would be successful in prosecuting the fishing at Iceland, for which she was specially built, and would be specially fitted, and also the fishing off the coast of Morocco. (Applause.)

The toast was heartily pledged, but as the representatives of the owners will not be in Aberdeen till about a fortnight hence there was no one to reply.

Mr John Fiddes proposed "The young lady who so gracefully christened the vessel," and expressed pleasure at seeing one so closely related to one, who had been at the head of the firm performing that duty. (Applause.) Mr Fiddes presented Miss Duthie with a gold chain, set with pearls and rubies, and having an enamel pendant with miniature protraits attached as a souvenir of the occasion. He wished Miss Duthie many happy days to wear that souvenir. (Applause.)

Mr John Douglas acknowledged the gift on behalf of Miss Duthie. He hoped Miss Duthie would have many more opportunities of launching vessels from that yard. (Applause.)

Mr John Wilkinson proposed "The Ladies," and Mr William Swan replied, and the toast of "Bon-Accord" having been pledged, the proceedings terminated.
(Aberdeen Press & Journal)

1908: Completed as the VENUS, owner Paul Gufflet.
31/12/1916: Sunk by mine laid by U 23 of Melos. 9 crew lost.

Notes: Engine details: Steam by screw, inverted, surface condensing, triple expansion engine, 12½” x 21” x 34” with 27” stroke, 58 r.h.p. by James Abernethy and Company, Ferryhill Foundry, Aberdeen.
Boiler: number 1 S.B.; heating area (ft^2) 1579; furnaces 3 p.f.; pressure (p.s.i.) 180
Single screw propeller.

See also: History (CS): - http://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.phpyear_built=&builder=&ref=54868&vessel=VENUS

Loss: - https://uboat.net/wwi/ships_hit/6873.html
and
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_shipwrecks_in_December_1916