SPEEDWELL V

DateApril 1911

Object NameFISHING VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 86' x breadth 18.5' x depth 8.7'
gross tonnage 92 tons

Object numberABDSHIP000784

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Duthie Torry Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Yard Number: 354

Fate: Wrecked on Splaugh Rock, near Greenore Point, County Down, 28 October 1916.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Herring drifter

Owners:
1911: W. Blackhall, Gardenstown & others., BF328
1913: John G. Morrison, 94 Main Street, Gardenstown, Banffshire as managing owner (still owned by W. Blackhall, Banff). (Merchant Navy List)

General History:
28/10/1916: Wrecked on Splaugh Rock, near Greenore Point, County Down, whilst requisitioned for War Service an an anti-submarine net vessel by the Royal Navy.

Note: 18 inch triple x, 3 cylinder expansion engine by W.V.V. Lidgerwood of Glasgow, 42 H.P.

With acknowledgement to Mr J. Reid, 'Steam Drifters Recalled'.