Marigold PD81
(Official no. 146056)
S/S PD 81 Marigold leaving Peterhead harbour
Built by A. Hall & Co - further detail available from http://www.aberdeenships.com/single.asp?offset=1260&index=100465
From the Crew List Index Project (CLIP) database, an extract from the appropriation books show Marigold was registered in the port of London as 423-21. date of registry 8 August 1921.
the following information is recorded against "managing owners" of Marigold
1923 - James R Hamilton, Blackfriars, Elgin
1927 - Alexander Duncan, East Moorings, Peterhead
1947 - Thomas Buchan , Glebefield, Links Terrace, Peterhead
1952 - Register Closed
S/S PD 81 Marigold - At the quayside
The photos shown here are of when the vessel was in service as a fishing vessel, whereas the logs adjacent show the vessels location after she was requisitioned during the war.
The following is an extract from ships logs for HMS Hood
Friday 1939-09-15
From: Scapa
To: Loch Ewe
At: Loch Ewe
18:55 - Drifter "Marigold" secured alongside
Saturday 1939-09-16
At: Loch Ewe
14:50 - Drifter "Marigold" PD81 secured alongside
16:00 - Evening Quarters
16:20 - "Marigold" left for ?Anthea? with libertymen
17:00 - Recreational parties returned to ship in "Marigold"
17:50 - "Marigold" to Faulkenor with provisions
Monday 1939-09-18
At: Loch Ewe
09:15 - Marigold secured alongs