JACK TAR

Shipbuildervessel built by Alexander HALL & Co. (Footdee, Aberdeen)

Date1834

Object NameBRIGANTINE

MediumWOOD

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 83' 0" x breadth 23' 2 1/2" x depth 15' 4"
gross tonnage 195 3/94 tons

Object numberABDSHIP000950

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Alexander Hall & Co
Yard Number: 64

Fate: Wrecked on the Farne Islands, 9 February 1854

Propulsion: Sail
Description: Brigantine rigged, standing bowsprit, square sterned, carvel built, no galleries, male bust figurehead.

Owners:
02/06/1834: Certificate issued for subscribing owners:
William MacGregor, shipmaster, 16 shares
Other shareholders:
James Bruce, shipowner, 33 shares; John Lister, merchant, 5 shares; John Gilchrist, merchant, 5 shares; James Anderson, merchant, 5 shares; all Peterhead
(Source: Aberdeen Register of Shipping (Aberdeen City Archives))
1839: James Bruce, Mintlaw, registered at Peterhead

Master:
1834: Master William McGregor

Voyages (from Lloyd's register):
1838: London - Rio de Janairo
1838-39: Liverpool - Trieste

General History:
09/02/1854:
JACK TAR, schooner, foundered on the Farne Islands, Bamburgh whilst on a voyage from Aberdeen - Sunderland. Cargo - deals and pit props.
(Richard and Bridget Larn (1997), “Shipwreck Index of the British Isles” (Lloyd’s Register, London), vol. 3, section 7)

Notes:
Cost of construction: £1680
The A. Hall & Co builder's list state James Bruce was first owner which conflicts with the Aberdeen Shipping Registers.