PHINGASK

Date1908

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 84' x breadth 18.1' x depth 8.8'
gross tonnage 97 tons

Object numberABDSHIP000753

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Duthie Torry Shipbuilding Co.
Yard Number: 322
Subsequent Names: JULIUS (1919); PHINGASK (1920); HEATHERVALE BF225 (1931)

Fate: Scrapped, 18 February 1938.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Herring drifter

Owners:
1908: J. R. Gordon, Fraserburgh, fishing number, FR296
1913: Alexander Gordon, Seafield, Gratton Place, Fraserburgh. (Merchant Navy List)
1914-19: Requisitioned for war service.
10/01/1931: Sold to W. Pirie (WECK), Portknockie, Banffshire, and re-registered in Banff, BF225.

General History:
1914-19: War service as a minesweeper fitted with a 6-pounder anti aircraft gun.
1919-20: Converted to a depot ship.

Note: 16 inch compound engine by Jas. Abernethy, Aberdeen, 28 H.P.
Boiler by Jas. Abernethy, Aberdeen, 155 P.S.I.

Acknowledgement to Mr J. Reid "Steam Drifters Recalled"