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Name: DEERHOUND
Launched: 28/04/1884
Completed: 1884
Builder: JT Eltringham, South Shields
Yard Number: 117
Dimensions: 112grt, 26nrt, 100.5 x 18.1 x 9.6ft
Engines: L1cyl (35 x 51ins), 40nhp
Engines By: Baird & Barnsley, North Shields
Propulsion: Paddle
Construction: Iron
Reg Number: 87273
History:
1884 Howarth & Clark, Leith
1885 Sank
Comments: 1884: Allocated fishing registration number LH1087 at Leith
22/09/1884: Arrived back in Leith making water after grounding on
the May Island in the Firth of Forth during fog.
25/03/1885: Wrecked in thick fog on Long Craig / Herwit Rock,
South of Inchkeith, Firth of Forth. Seven crewmen rescued.
Vessel valued at £4,500 & only partially insured.
Thanks to Andy Hall for the above details