ERASTUS

DateMarch 1908

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 86.1' x breadth 18.2' x depth 8.8'
gross tonnage 100 tons

Object numberABDSHIP000751

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Duthie Torry Shipbuilding Co.
Yard Number: 315

Fate: Scrapped 1951.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Herring drifter

Owners:
1908: A. S. Cow, A. Strachan, St. Combs and others; Managing Owner: James Buchan, 3 Charles Street, St. Combs, fishing number, FR272
1915-19: Requisitioned for War Service as an anti-submarine net vessel fitted with a 6-pounder gun.
22/10/1919: J. L. Mitchell, R. McGarrol of Peterhead and re-registered in Peterhead, PD121.
1923: Robert L. Mitchell, Ellishill, Peterhead. (Merchant Navy List)
1925: W. J. King, Aberdeen and others.
1926: W. Forman, Peterhead.
1927: James G. A. Stephen, Robert McGarrol of Peterhead.
1929: J. Stephen, Peterhead

Note: 18 inch compound engine by James Abernethy, Aberdeen, 28 H.P.
Boiler by James Abernethy, Aberdeen, 155 P.S.I.

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