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HEATHERY BRAE
HEATHERY BRAE
HEATHERY BRAE

HEATHERY BRAE

Shipbuilder (Footdee, Aberdeen)
DateMarch 1910
Object NameFISHING VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 86' x breadth 18.1' x depth 8.7'
gross tonnage 90 tons
Object numberABDSHIP000778
About MeYard: John Duthie Torry Shipbuilding Co.
Yard Number. 338.

Fate: Foundered in Bristol Channel, 1953.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Drifter

Owners:
1910: A. Innes, Banff, INS118,
1915: Daniel Baikie & William Baikie, Hopeman.
1917-19: Requisitioned by the Admiralty as an Examination / Pilot Vessel & fitted with a 3 pdr anti aircraft gun.
1919: J. Wood, A. Innes & others, Portknockie and re-registered BF 105.
1928: J. Pirie, Portknockie.
1940-44: Requisitioned by the Admiralty as Boom Defence Vessel.
1945: Gilbert & J. Buchan, Inverallochy and re-registered FR 41.
1947: Miss L. B. Wood, Milford Haven and re-registered M 170.
1949: L. N. Buskwood, Milford Haven.
1952: Converted to a salvage vessel.

Note: 16 inch triple expansion engine by Lewis of Torry, 37RHP.

With acknowledgement to Mr J. Reid 'Steam Drifters recalled'.
RESPLENDENT
Alexander HALL & Co.
1914
ST. COMBS
April 1908
SUBLIME
DUTHIE
1903
COVESEA
Alexander HALL & Co.
1909
KER NEVEL
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
18 October 1906
RATTRAY
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
8 November 1900
CHARITY
DUTHIE
1901
GMB
May 1909
VALE O' MORAY
Alexander HALL & Co.
1911
EBENEZER
Alexander HALL & Co.
1906
COREOPSIS
Alexander HALL & Co.
1911
MAGGIE GAULT
April 1910
OSBOURNE STROUD
Alexander HALL & Co.
March 1912
BETSY SLATER
June 1911