HEATHERY BRAE

Shipbuildervessel built by DUTHIE (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

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

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'.