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DAISY II
DAISY II
DAISY II

DAISY II

Date1908
Object NameFISHING VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 86'1" x breadth 18'2" x depth 8'8"
gross tonnage 100 tons
Object numberABDSHIP000748
About MeYard: John Duthie Torry Shipbuilding Co.
Yard Number: 319

Fate: Sold for scrap 1950.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Herring drifter

Owners:
14/04/1908: Registered in Fraserburgh as FR270 for owners;
Wm May, Miss Katie May, Alexander May of Cairnbulg and Baillie Bow of Fraserburgh.
1915-19: Requisitioned for war service by the Admiralty, pennant number 2391, as a mine sweeper / anti submarine net vessel fitted with a 3 pounder gun.
1934: J. Flett, Buckie, re-registered BCK 164.
1937-38: A. May
1939-43: Mrs Maggie McPherson and others (J. McPherson, Manager)
21/06/1943: J. Flett and re-registered in Buckie, BCK164.
1939-45: Requisitioned for War Service, as a harbour tender.
1945: Ugie Fishing Co., Peterhead.
1946: Re-registered in Peterhead, PD92.
1949: R. Forman (Drifters), Peterhead. (Merchant Navy List)
30/05/1950: Registry closed.

General History:
As a harbour tender in Scapa Flow, this drifter was a tender to HMS ROYAL OAK when she was sunk in there in October 1939. The crew of DAISY II rescued a reported 375 crew members of the ROYAL OAK. John Gatt of Rosehearty was skipper at the time. The DAISY II displayed a plaque in the cabin, given in recognition of her work on that dreadful night.

Notes:16” compound engine, 28 HP by James Abernethy of Aberdeen
Boiler, 155 psi. by James Abernethy
Cost new £3,250

With acknowledgement to Mr J. Reid "Steam Drifters Recalled".