FIRE KING
Shipbuildervessel built by
DUTHIE
(Footdee, Aberdeen)
Date1925
Object NameCARGO VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 190.3' x breadth 32.1' x depth 11.8'
gross tonnage 758 tons
gross tonnage 758 tons
Object numberABDSHIP000886
Keywords
Yard Number: 468
Fate: Lost in collision and sank off Point Ayre, Isle of Man, on 10 December 1939.
Propulsion: Steam
Description: Riveted, well deck, machinery aft, 1 deck.
Owners:
1925: Gilchrist Traders of Liverpool
FIRE KING was built by J. Duthie & Son for Gilchrist Traders of Liverpool who also owned a ship called FIRE QUEEN which was built by Ailsa & Co. of Troon in 1921.
Note: Triple expansion engine, 3 cylinders of 16½" , 27” & 45" diameter, length of stroke 33", boiler pressure 185 lb, 155NHP.
2SB, 4CF, GS77, NS2766 Machinery built by A. Hall & Co., Aberdeen.
15 February 1858
9 August 1865
1841