Alongside the middle pier Granton

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Summerside LH 389

Built 1961   A. J. Mitchell & Co Ltd, Peterhead  (Steel)
   
Yard No 6
   
Owner at New William Liston Ltd,  Newhaven Edinburgh (William Liston manager)
   
ID no 303454
   
Launch Date 29.06.1961
   
Completed 1961
   
Gross Tons 214
   
Gross Tons 70
   
Engine 660 hp    8-cyl 4SA by Lister Blackstone Marine Ltd, Dursley
   
Length 106ft
   
Breadth 23.8ft
   
Depth 11.9ft
   
Owners  
1961 Registered at Leith LH 389.
06.05.1970 Stranded and wrecked  0.25 miles  North of Garron Point  Stonehaven. 10 crew rescued by coastguard breeches buoy. Skipper Ronald Wonnacott and Chief Engineer  remained on the vessel to aid any salvage attempt. Vessel declared total loss.
02.03.1972 At the subsequent inquiry Skipper Ronald Wonnacott of Stonehaven found to be negligent and had his certificate suspended for 18 months
   
 
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