Explorer

Owner: SS Explorer Preservation Society

Website: http://www.leithhistory.co.uk/ssexplorer/

Area: UK

Hull

Fishery Research Vessel. Construction: Riveted steel.
Hull in Buil
Built 1955 by Alexander Hall & Co. Ltd. at Aberdeen
LOA: 202' 0", LWL: 184' 0", Beam: 32' 9", Draft: 14' 2", Displacement: 1662000 lbs.
No.747. Cruiser stern.

Boiler

RT Scotch Built 1956 by W. Denny & Bros. Ltd. at Dumbarton
Fuel: Oil, Pressure: 225 psi, Heating area: 2800 sqft,
No.SO7635. Triple flue, Deighton Corrugated Furnaces, riveted shell, 16' dia x 11' long, 3¼" tubes, superheater.

Engine

Propeller

4 blades, 10'8" X 11'3"

History

Built on the lines of a deep sea trawler. New for Department of Agriculture & Fisheries for Scotland. Withdrawn from service 1984, sold to shipbreakers. Rescued 1985 by City of Aberdeen District Council for restoration. Acquired 1997 awaiting restoration.

(John Cooper)