Speedwell PD491

(Official no. 114896)

S/S PD 491 Speedwell

A model of the Speedwell is on permanent loan from my great-grandfather (A.Duncan, East Moorings) to the Arbuthnot Museum in Peterhead.

A Tyne built ship, you can learn more about the Speedwell at http://www.tynebuiltships.co.uk/S-Ships/speedwell1903.html


Owners

  • Alexander Duncan (great-grandfather) of 30 Port Henry Road

  • Peter Buchan Duncan of Ugie Street

  • William Duncan of Victoria Road

  • James Duncan of Victoria Road

  • George Duncan (junior) of 7 Almanythie Road

  • Robert Duncan of Victoria Road

  • Alick John Duncan (grandfather) of East Moorings, Ugie Street

From the Crew List Index Project (CLIP) database, the following information is recorded against "managing owners" of Speedwell

1926 - Register closed

Certificate cancelled 30th March 1926 and Registry closed on sale of the ship to foreigners (Portuguese Subjects) - advice received from owners.

Details below are from a certified true transcript of the Register Book for 1902-1911, extract (photocopy dated 18 May 1983), signed by assistant registrar for the Port of Peterhead, for vessel S/S "Speedwell" PD491.
Official number : 114896Port number and year : 16 in 1903Type : SteamClass : FirstMode of fishing : Nets and linesWhen/where built : 1903 at North ShieldsLength (hull & keel) : 80 feet 0 tenthsBreadth : 18 feet 1 tenthDepth : 8 feet 3 tenthsTonnage : 79.37 (gross) 29.76 (net)Skipper : Alexander Duncan - 1206ANumber of crew : 9 How rigged : ScrewWhat sails used etc : Ketch, Fore and Aft