[Engine Serang]

I remember a painting of a ship hanging in the hall when I was a child. It was the ship my Grandfather sailed in. it disappeared many years ago, probably in one of my Mothers house upgrades (the BBC has a lot to answer for).
It was a coasting collier, similar to a Kelly's coal boat.


I believe he did a lot of coasting Whitehaven/Maryport to Ireland and usually worked for Fishers of Newry.


I would be grateful for any information about the ship, many thanks. E S.

 

[wightspirit]

I think this may be the Algama, 774 tons, ON 117741, built 1904 by Fullerton, Paisley, as Lycidas. Brief history: Name changed 1912 to Clydebank, 1913 to Algama, 1915 to Eastford, 1915 to Algama. Wrecked 28 December 1923 at Les Baleines but refloated in 1924 and taken for breaking up.

Dave W

 

[eddyw]

Details correspond well with even a Maryport link.
https://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.p...flag=&disposal=&lost=&ref=8058&vessel=LYCIDAS
Pic of similar Fullerton 1904 built coaster here:
https://www.clydeships.co.uk/files/201507281554160.2. Cardigan coast ex Dublin 1903.jpg

 

[Engine Serang]

My spelling has let me down again.
Many thanks Gents, your knowledge knows no bounds.