REPUBLICA

Shipbuildervessel built by DUTHIE (Footdee, Aberdeen)

Date1911

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 135'5" (lengthened by 10'0") x breadth 24'1" x depth 12'5"
gross tonnage 365 tons

Object numberABDSHIP000783

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Duthie Torry Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Yard Number: 350
Subsequent Names: BERNACHE (1958); ROSATERE (1958-1992)

Fate: in Lloyd's register until 1992

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Side fishing trawler, 1 deck, steel riveted.

Owners:
1911: Empreza De Pescaria Lisbonense.
1958: Soc. Di Nav Atlas, Spezia (Italy).
1958: Pico Bargiaccni Sco C.S.R.L., Italy.
1967: Luigi Accinelli (Spezia, Italy).
1973: Salvatore La Mensa, Palermo, Italy.

Notes: The steam engine was built by J. Abernethy & Co. Aberdeen:
Triple exapansion 3 cylinders, 25" & 40", length of stroke 27" 116nhp ISB3 of .9551, NS2150 with electric lighting.

In 1956 REPUBLICA was lengthened by 10' and a new engine fitted:
Triple expansion 3 Cylinders, 15 3/8", 24" and 40", length of stroke 27 9/16" NE 43 - CH & AT. Aug. Normand HAV.
At the same time she converted from a trawler to a cargo ship with 3 hatches and 2 derricks added in the refit.