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The 'Salamis' at Sydney
The iron barque (ex ship) 'Salamis', 1079 tons, at Sydney [iron ship (later barque) 1130 tons, ON70443, 221.6 x 36.0 x 21.7. Built 1875 (5) Walter Hood and Co., Aberdeen: George Thompson and Co., registered Aberdeen. Sold to Norwegians, c.1900 and reputedly it was these owners who reduced her to a barque. Wrecked 20 May 1905, Malden Island, South Pacific. Built for the triangular run, outward to Australia with passengers and general cargo, thence to China, probably with coal, then home to England with tea, but actually arrived too late to participate in the tea trades and spent most of her active career in the Australian trades, taking wool cargoes back to UK].
The 'Salamis' wrecked at Malden Island
The iron barque (ex ship) 'Salamis', 1079 tons, wrecked at Malden island [iron ship (later barque) 1130 tons, ON70443, 221.6 x 36.0 x 21.7. Built 1875 (5) Walter Hood and Co., Aberdeen: George Thompson and Co., registered Aberdeen. Sold to Norwegians, c.1900 and reputedly it was these owners who reduced her to a barque. Wrecked 20 May 1905, Malden Island, South Pacific. Built for the triangular run, outward to Australia with passengers and general cargo, thence to China, probably with coal, then home to England with tea, but actually arrived too late to participate in the tea trades and spent most of her active career in the Australian trades, taking wool cargoes back to UK].
The 'Pericles' at San Francisco
The iron ship 'Pericles', 1598 tons, at San Francisco [iron ship, 1671 tons, ON70463, 259.6 x 39.4 x 23.6. Built 1877 (7) Walter Hood and Co., Aberdeen. George Thompson and Co., registered Aberdeen. Sold to Norwegian owners about 1904 and renamed 'Sjurso'. Broken up in 1920s. Converted to a barque in Norwegian ownership. Usually engaged in the Australian trades].
The 'Pericles' at Porsgrund, Norway
The iron ship 'Pericles', 1598 tons, at Porsgrund, Norway [iron ship, 1671 tons, ON70463, 259.6 x 39.4 x 23.6. Built 1877 (7) Walter Hood and Co., Aberdeen. George Thompson and Co., registered Aberdeen. Sold to Norwegian owners about 1904 and renamed 'Sjurso'. Broken up in 1920s. Converted to a barque in Norwegian ownership. Usually engaged in the Australian trades].
The 'Pericles' at Sydney
The iron ship 'Pericles', 1598 tons, at Sydney [iron ship, 1671 tons, ON70463, 259.6 x 39.4 x 23.6. Built 1877 (7) Walter Hood and Co., Aberdeen. George Thompson and Co., registered Aberdeen. Sold to Norwegian owners about 1904 and renamed 'Sjurso'. Broken up in 1920s. Converted to a barque in Norwegian ownership. Usually engaged in the Australian trades].
The 'Aristides' at Sydney
The iron ship 'Aristides', 1661 tons, at Sydney. [iron ship, 1721 tons, ON70454, 260.0 x 39.5 x 24.5. Built 1876 (3) Walter Hood and Co. Aberdeen. Owners: George Thompson and Co. Registered Aberdeen. Missing, sailed 28 May 1903 from Caleta Buena bound for San Francisco but did not arrive. Said to have been the flagship of the Aberdeen White Star Line and a favourite passenger ship in both the Sydney and Melbourne trade until the company change to steamships.]
The 'Aristides' at Sydney
The iron ship 'Aristides', 1661 tons, at Sydney. [iron ship, 1721 tons, ON70454, 260.0 x 39.5 x 24.5. Built 1876 (3) Walter Hood and Co. Aberdeen. Owners: George Thompson and Co. Registered Aberdeen. Missing, sailed 28 May 1903 from Caleta Buena bound for San Francisco but did not arrive. Said to have been the flagship of the Aberdeen White Star Line and a favourite passenger ship in both the Sydney and Melbourne trade until the company change to steamships.]
The 'Sophocles' outside Sydney Heads
The iron ship 'Sophocles', 1661 tons, outside Sydney Heads [iron ship, 1176 tons, ON77455, 223.4 x 34.7 x 21.7. Built 1879 (8) Walter Hood and Co., Aberdeen. Owners: George Thompson and Co., registered Aberdeen, sold to Italians c.1904. Broken up c.1924. Operated under her original name throughout her life. Not considered so much of a clipper as some of the earlier Aberdeen White Star ships, she was still a popular unit in the fleet. Traded mostly to Australia].
The 'Strathdon' under sail
The steel barque 'Strathdon', 2093 tons, under sail [steel barque, 2093 tons, ON90126, 282.8 x 40.5 x 23.6. Built 1885 (5) Harland and Wolff, Belfast, as 'Queen's Island' for S Lawther, registered Belfast, sold to George Thompson and Co., 1890 and renamed 'Strathdon' registered Aberdeen. Sold and renamed 'Gers' and owned by AD Bordes and broken up in 1924. NB. There were two sailing ships of this name operated by the Aberdeen White Star Line, the earlier vessel was built in 1860 - do not confuse - note by Parsons. Under the name 'Strathdon' was well known in the Australian cargo trade].
The 'Orontes' at Melbourne
The iron ship 'Orontes', 1383 tons, at Melbourne [iron ship, 1383 tons, ON77465, 234.8 x 36.1 x 22.5. Built 1881 (2) W Hood and Co. Aberdeen. Owners: George Thompson and Co., registered Aberdeen. Sunk in collision with 'Oceana' near Ostend, 23 Oct. 1903].
The 'Windsor Castle' at Sydney, NSW
The wooden ship 'Windsor Castle', 979 tons, in Sydney Cove looking west towards the Rocks. The Commissariat store (the large u-shaped sandstone building) is on the right.
The 'Verbena' in an unidentified port
The steel ship 'Verbena', 1821 tons, in an unidentified port [steel ship, 1821 tons, ON99328, 260.0 x 38.4 x 23.0. Built 1891 (10) W Pickersgill and Sons, Sunderland. Owners: Sailing Ship 'Verbena' Ltd. (J Bell and Son) registered Liverpool].
The 'Cromdale' under sail
The steel ship 'Cromdale', 1903 tons, under sail [steel ship 1903 tons. ON98561, 271.6 x 40.1 x 23.4. Built 1891 (6) Barclay, Curle and Co. Glasgow. Owners D Rose and Co. Registered Aberdeen. Wrecked in 1913, Bass Point, near the Lizard southern England. Said to be the last sailing ship built for the Australian wook trade].
The 'Cromdale' wrecked near the Lizard, England
The steel ship 'Cromdale', 1903 tons, wrecked near Lizard, England [steel ship 1903 tons. ON98561, 271.6 x 40.1 x 23.4. Built 1891 (6) Barclay, Curle and Co. Glasgow. Owners D Rose and Co. Registered Aberdeen. Wrecked in 1913, Bass Point, near the Lizard southern England. Said to be the last sailing ship built for the Australian wook trade].
The 'Cromdale' breaking apart
The steel ship 'Cromdale', 1903 tons, breaking apart on the rocks [steel ship 1903 tons. ON98561, 271.6 x 40.1 x 23.4. Built 1891 (6) Barclay, Curle and Co. Glasgow. Owners D Rose and Co. Registered Aberdeen. Wrecked in 1913, Bass Point, near the Lizard southern England. Said to be the last sailing ship built for the Australian wook trade].
The 'Cromdale' breaking apart
The steel ship 'Cromdale', 1903 tons, breaking apart on the rocks [steel ship 1903 tons. ON98561, 271.6 x 40.1 x 23.4. Built 1891 (6) Barclay, Curle and Co. Glasgow. Owners D Rose and Co. Registered Aberdeen. Wrecked in 1913, Bass Point, near the Lizard southern England. Said to be the last sailing ship built for the Australian wook trade].
The 'Mount Stewart' under sail
The steel ship 'Mount Stewart', 1903 tons, under sail [steel ship, 1903 tons, ON98559. 271.6 x 40.1 x 23.4. Built 1891 (5) Barclay, Curle and Co. Ltd., Glasgow. Owners: D Rose and Co., registered Aberdeen. With the 'Cromdale' said to be the last sailing ship built for the Australian wool trade. Was one of the wheat fleet from Australia in 1921].
The 'Mount Stewart' in an unidentified port
The steel ship 'Mount Stewart', 1903 tons, in an unidentified port [steel ship, 1903 tons, ON98559. 271.6 x 40.1 x 23.4. Built 1891 (5) Barclay, Curle and Co. Ltd., Glasgow. Owners: D Rose and Co., registered Aberdeen. With the 'Cromdale' said to be the last sailing ship built for the Australian wool trade. Was one of the wheat fleet from Australia in 1921].
The 'Mount Stewart' under sail
The steel ship 'Mount Stewart', 1903 tons, under sail [steel ship, 1903 tons, ON98559. 271.6 x 40.1 x 23.4. Built 1891 (5) Barclay, Curle and Co. Ltd., Glasgow. Owners: D Rose and Co., registered Aberdeen. With the 'Cromdale' said to be the last sailing ship built for the Australian wool trade. Was one of the wheat fleet from Australia in 1921].
The 'Trafalgar' at Sydney, NSW
The iron ship 'Trafalgar', 1492 tons, in Sydney Harbour [iron ship, 1492 tons, ON70446, 242.0 x 38.4 x 22.0. Built 1875 (11) JE Scott, Aberdeen. Owners: D Rose and Co., registered Aberdeen. Sold foreign. Well known trader to Sydney. Note from Parsons "There was another ship of this name, an iron 4 mast ship built 1877 - do not confuse"].
The 'Trafalgar' docked in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'Trafalgar', 1492 tons, docked in an unidentified port [iron ship, 1492 tons, ON70446, 242.0 x 38.4 x 22.0. Built 1875 (11) JE Scott, Aberdeen. Owners: D Rose and Co., registered Aberdeen. Sold foreign. Well known trader to Sydney. Note from Parsons "There was another ship of this name, an iron 4 mast ship built 1877 - do not confuse"].
The 'Trafalgar' anchored in an unidentified harbour
The iron ship 'Trafalgar', 1492 tons, anchored in an unidentified harbour [iron ship, 1492 tons, ON70446, 242.0 x 38.4 x 22.0. Built 1875 (11) JE Scott, Aberdeen. Owners: D Rose and Co., registered Aberdeen. Sold foreign. Well known trader to Sydney. Note from Parsons "There was another ship of this name, an iron 4 mast ship built 1877 - do not confuse"].
The 'Star of China' after being renamed 'Holmenkollen'
The wooden barque 'Star of China', 837 tons, after being renamed 'Holmenkollen' [wooden barque, 794 tons (later 837 tons) ON44440, 183.0 x 32.0 x 20.2. Built 1862 (7) A Hall and Co., Aberdeen. Owners: H Adamson, registered Aberdeen, later J Shepherd and Co., registered Aberdeen, mid 1880's G Milne and Co., early 1890's sold to Norway and renamed 'Holmenkollen'. While owned by Milne, who about 1890 commenced to name his ships Inver- and thus the Inver Line, this ship appears to be out of place].
The 'Inverurie' towing to Dunedin, New Zealand
The steel barque 'Inverurie', 1374 tons, towing to Dunedin, New Zealand [steel barque, 1374 tons. ON94530, 242.2 x 37.1 x 21.6. Built 1889 (4) A Hall and Co. Aberdeen. Owners G Milne and Co. Registered Aberdeen. Wrecked at Ballyferis Point, County Down, November 1914. The first ship of the Inver Line].
The 'Inverurie' docked in an unidentified port
The steel barque 'Inverurie', 1374 tons, in an unidentified port [steel barque, 1374 tons. ON94530, 242.2 x 37.1 x 21.6. Built 1889 (4) A Hall and Co. Aberdeen. Owners G Milne and Co. Registered Aberdeen. Wrecked at Ballyferis Point, County Down, November 1914. The first ship of the Inver Line].
The 'Invermark' docked in an unidentified port
The steel barque 'Invermark', 1436 tons, docked in an unidentified port [steel barque, 1436 tons, ON98549, 235.8 x 36.1 x 21.8. Built 1890 (12) Russell and Co. Port Glasgow. Owners G Milne and Co. registered Aberdeen. Went missing in 1916 on a voyage from Fremantle].
The 'Invermark' docked in an unidentified port
The steel barque 'Invermark', 1436 tons, docked in an unidentified port [steel barque, 1436 tons, ON98549, 235.8 x 36.1 x 21.8. Built 1890 (12) Russell and Co. Port Glasgow. Owners G Milne and Co. registered Aberdeen. Went missing in 1916 on a voyage from Fremantle].
The 'Invercauld' docked in an unidentified port
The steel barque 'Invercauld', 1416 tons, docked in an unidentified port [steel barque 1416 tons. ON98560, 237.5 x 36.2 x 21.7. Built 1891 (5) A McMillan and Son, Ltd., Dumbarton. Owners: G Milne and Co. registered Aberdeen. Torpedoed 22 Feb. 1917].
The 'Invercauld' docked in an unidentified port
The steel barque 'Invercauld', 1416 tons, docked in an unidentified port [steel barque 1416 tons. ON98560, 237.5 x 36.2 x 21.7. Built 1891 (5) A McMillan and Son, Ltd., Dumbarton. Owners: G Milne and Co. registered Aberdeen. Torpedoed 22 Feb. 1917].
The 'Invercauld' under tow
The steel barque 'Invercauld', 1416 tons, under tow.