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S/S PD 491 Speedwell
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
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
1910 - William Leask, 11 Harbour Street
1912 - Alexander Duncan, 30 Port Henry Road
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
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
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