Running trials in the Humber Estuary
© Reproduced with acknowledgement to Mick Evans Hull
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Running trials in the Humber Estuary |
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© Reproduced with acknowledgement to Mick Evans Hull |
Granton Osprey GN 19
| Built | 1960 Richard Dunston, Hessle (Steel) |
| Yard No | 768 |
| Owner at New | William Carnie Ltd, Granton Edinburgh (William Carnie owner/manager) |
| ID no | 300603 |
| Launch Date | 27.02.1960 |
| Completed | 05.1960 |
| Gross Tons | 230 |
| Nett Tons | 78 |
| Engine | 720 hp 4SA 6-cyl by Ruston Hornsby, Lincoln |
| Length | 108.6ft |
| Breadth | 23.9ft |
| Depth | 11.9ft |
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05.1960 |
Registered at Granton GN 19 |
| 1967 | Owned by Carnie & Croan Ltd, Granton Edinburgh (William Carnie manager). |
| 1969 | Owned by Croan Trawlers Ltd, Granton Edinburgh (Joe Croan manager) |
| 1970 | Owned by British United Trawlers (Scotland) Ltd, Granton Edinburgh |
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13.12.1972 |
Ran aground on Bressay Island, Shetland during hurricane force winds. Crew rescued by Lerwick Lifeboat. Later refloated. |
| 05.1977 | Owned by Putford Enterprises & Whapload Engineering, Lowestoft and converted to ORSV (Oil Rig Safety / Supply Vessel) |
| 1977 | Granton registry closed. |
| 1977 | Converted to ORSV (Oil Rig Safety / Supply Vessel). |
| 1984 | Re - Engined with a 500hp Ruston unit. |
| 1984 | Owned by Putford Enterprises Ltd, Lowestoft. |
| 1984 | Renamed "PUTFORD OSPREY" |
| 1993 | Owned by owners in Lisbon Portugal |
| 1993 | Renamed "FORD OSPREY" |
| 1993 | Stranded and lost at Vila do Condo Portugal |
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| In Douglas Harbour Isle of Man | |
| © Reproduced with acknowledgement to Mike Craine 40+ Fishing Boat Association | |