Arthur D. Edwardes : SUMMARY RECORD [PRG 1373] • Photograph


The 'Pinmore' in an unidentified harbour
The four masted steel barque 'Pinmore', 2431 tons, in an unidentified harbour [steel 4 mast ship, later reduced to a 4 mast barque. 2431 tons, ON81840. 310.1 x 43.7 x 24.7. Built 1882 (10) J Reid and Co. Port Glasgow. Owners: J Kerr and Co. registered Greenock, later JD Clink, and finally A Mackay and Co., Sunk by bombs after capture by German raider 'Seeadler' (Von Luckner) in South Atlantic Feb. 19, 1917 (Von Luckner sailed the ship into Rio, under the British flag, purchased stores and returned to his own ship before scuttling 'Pinmore').


The 'Pinmore' at Melbourne
The four masted steel barque 'Pinmore', 2431 tons, at Melbourne [steel 4 mast ship, later reduced to a 4 mast barque. 2431 tons, ON81840. 310.1 x 43.7 x 24.7. Built 1882 (10) J Reid and Co. Port Glasgow. Owners: J Kerr and Co. registered Greenock, later JD Clink, and finally A Mackay and Co., Sunk by bombs after capture by German raider 'Seeadler' (Von Luckner) in South Atlantic Feb. 19, 1917 (Von Luckner sailed the ship into Rio, under the British flag, purchased stores and returned to his own ship before scuttling 'Pinmore').


The 'Lanarkshire' docked in an unidentified port
The iron barque 'Lanarkshire', 837 tons, docked in an unidentified port [iron ship, later 3 mast barque, 837 tons, ON68039. 195.0 x 32.2 x 19.7 Built 1873 (6) Dobie and Co., Glasgow. Owners T Law and Co., Registered Glasgow. Wrecked Jan. 28, 1901, on a voyage from Port Elizabeth to Leith].


The 'Selkirkshire' at anchor
The iron barque 'Selkirkshire', 1272 tons, at anchor. [iron barque, 1271 tons, ON80412, 228.4 x 35.8 x 20.4. Built 1878 (9) Birrell, Stenhouse and Co. One of the ships owned by The Shire Line / Thomas Law and Co., Glasgow. If it is the 'Selkirkshire', built by Birrell Stenhouse & Co. of Dumbarton, the image must be after 1878, which was when she was launched. She was owned by Thomas Law & Co. (Shire line), Glasgow. Her name was changed to 'Aventa' in 1905 when sold to a Norwegian owner. She was reported as lost in October 1905].


The 'Edinburghshire' under sail in Italian colours
The iron barque 'Edinburghshire', 1343 tons, under sail [iron 3 mast barque, 1343 tons. ON89963. 238.8 x 36.1 x 21.0. Built 1884 (10) A Stephen and Sons, Glasgow. Owners T Law and Co. registered Glasgow. Sold c.1902 to Italian owners and renamed Sant'Anna. Sold to shipbreakers 1928].


The 'Morayshire' at anchor
The iron ship 'Morayshire', 1428 tons, at anchor [iron ship, 1482 tons, ON73782, 245.7 x 37.3 x 21.4. Built 1875 (7) Dobie and Co., Glasgow. Owners: Thomas Law and Co., registered Glasgow. Missing since Oct. 1892 on her voyage from Java to Vancouver].


The 'Linlithgowshire' under sail
The iron ship 'Linlithgowshire', 1425 tons, under sail [iron ship 1425 tons, ON76785, 244.7 x 37.4 x 21.7. Built 1877 (6) Henry Murray and Co. Glasgow, as 'Jeanie Landles' for David Law, rergistered Glasgow. c.1883 sold to Thomas Law and Co., registered Glasgow and renamed 'Linlithgowshire'. Sold c.1907 and become the Belgian sail training ship 'Comte de Smet de Naeyer'].


The 'Largo Law' moored in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'Largo Law', 1681 tons, moored in an unidentified port. James Niven, sailed on this vessel as Bosun under Captain Furneaux from about 1895 - 1900. [iron ship 1681 tons, ON84324, 253.8 x 38.7 x 22.8. Built 1881 (5) Napier, Shanks and Bell. Glasgow. Owners: T Law and Co. Registered Glasgow. Burnt while loading guano in February 1905].


The 'Largo Law' anchored in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'Largo Law', 1681 tons, anchored in an unidentified port [iron ship 1681 tons, ON84324, 253.8 x 38.7 x 22.8. Built 1881 (5) Napier, Shanks and Bell. Glasgow. Owners: T Law and Co. Registered Glasgow. Burnt while loading guano in February 1905].


The 'Millwall' at Newcastle Harbour
The iron barque 'Millwall moored off the north end of The Dyke in Newcastle Harbour in 1887', 1884 barque, 1222 tons. ON47618. 214.8 x 34.6 x 23.0. Built 1863 (10) Millwall Iron Works and Shipbuilding Co., Millwall. Owners: A&J Moore, registered Liverpool, later Daniel Duncan. c.1884 Thomas Law and Co., and converted to barque. Hulked at Delagoa Bay in April 1897].


The 'Berwickshire' at Bristol
The iron barque 'Berwickshire', 943 tons, at Bristol. [Iron three masted barque, 943 tons. ON84278, 200.0 x 32.8 x 19.5. Built 1880 (11) Russell and Co. Greenock. Owners Thomas Law and Co. registered Glasgow c. 1907 became the Italian 'Papa' and broken up at Genoa in 1923.]


The 'Kineardineshire' anchored in an unidentified harbour
The iron barque 'Kineardineshire', 1282 tons, anchored in an unidentified harbour[error in name of ship, 'Kincardineshire' = iron barque, 1373 tons. ON87688, 237.9 x 36.0 x 21.0. Built 1883 (6) Russell and Co. Greenock. Owners: T Law and Co. Registered Glasgow. Foundered March 8, 1887].


The 'Forfarshire' under sail
The iron barque 'Forfarshire', 1354 tons, under sail [iron barque, 1354 tons. ON90079. 239.6 x 36.0 x 21.5. Built 1885 (9) Birrell, Stenhouse and Co. Dumbarton. Owners T Law and Co. Registered Glasgow sold to Norway and renamed 'Alexandra'].


The 'Forfarshire' moored in an unidentified port
The iron barque 'Forfarshire', 1354 tons, moored in an unidentified port [iron barque, 1354 tons. ON90079. 239.6 x 36.0 x 21.5. Built 1885 (9) Birrell, Stenhouse and Co. Dumbarton. Owners T Law and Co. Registered Glasgow sold to Norway and renamed 'Alexandra'].


The 'Banff-Shire' moored in an unidentified port
The iron barque 'Banff-Shire', 937 tons, moored at Musgrave Wharf, Port Adelaide. [iron 3 mast barque, 937 tons. ON82319, 200.1 x 32.8 x 19.6. Built 1880 (6) Russell and Co. Port Glasgow, as 'Southfield' for ? renamed when sold in 1881. Owners T. Law and Co. registered Glasgow, c.1909 sold to Italian owners without change of name and sunk during WW1 in 1917].


The 'Kirkcudbrightshire' docked in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'Kirkcudbrightshire', 1582 tons, docked in an unidentified port [iron ship, 1582 tons, ON89952, 250.0 x 38.3 x 22.9. Built 1884 (8) Russell and Co. Greenock. Owners: Thomas Law and Co. Registered Glasgow. Converted into a hulk at Fremantle 1922]. According to a researcher, it was sunk by explosives off Rottnest Island on 4 April 1934.


The 'Kirkcudbrightshire' docked in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'Kirkcudbrightshire', 1582 tons, docked in an unidentified port [iron ship, 1582 tons, ON89952, 250.0 x 38.3 x 22.9. Built 1884 (8) Russell and Co. Greenock. Owners: Thomas Law and Co. Registered Glasgow. Converted into a hulk at Fremantle 1922].


The 'Sutherlandshire' anchored in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'Sutherlandshire', 1641 tons, anchored in an unidentified port [iron ship, 1641 tons, ON85942, 258.9 x 38.2 x 22.9. Built 1882 (5) Russell and Co., Greenock. Owners: Thomas Law and Co., registered Glasgow. Wrecked in Straits of Java July 27, 1900].


The 'Zuleika' being towed to Dunedin
The iron ship 'Zuleika', 1144 tons, being towed to Dunedin, almost obscured by Dredge No. 222 [iron ship Zuleika, 1144 tons, ON70770, 211.5 x 35.2 x 21.1. Built 1875 (10) Aitken and Mansel, Glasgow for John A Simpson, registered Leith, sold to Thomas Law and Co. c.1886. Wrecked Cape Palliser, New Zealand, April 16, 1897.


The 'Clackmannanshire' in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'Clackmannanshire', 1583 tons, in an unidentified port. [iron ship 1583 tons, ON89960. 250.0 x 38.3 x 22.0. Built 1884 (9). Russell and Co. Greenock. Owners Thomas Law and Co. Registered Glasgow. Sold to German shipbreakers in 1922.]


The 'Gulf Stream' under full dress
The iron barque 'Gulf Stream, 1458 tons, under full dress. According to a researcher, the other vessels are 'Slieve Roe' and City of Benares' with 'Gulf Stream' the nearest.


The 'Gulf Stream' in an unidentified harbour
The iron barque 'Gulf Stream, 1458 tons, in and unidentified harbour. Also refer to the print PRG 1373/14/94 [iron 3 mast barque, 1458 tons. ON89987, 234.2 x 38.1 x 21.8. Built 1884 (10) Russell and Co. Port Glasgow for AL Polson , registered Glasgow and acquired by Thomas Law and Co. c.1892. Missing on a voyage from the Clyde to Vancouver. Spoken to May 27, 1912 and never seen again].


The 'Arctic Stream' moored in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'Arctic Stream', 1584 tons, moored in an unidentified port. [iron ship, 1584 tons, ON90068. 250.3 x 38.1 x 23.0 Built 1885 (7) Russell and Co. Port Glasgow for AL Polson. Registered Glasgow later acquired by Thomas Law and Co. Wrecked on the coast of Northumberland (England) Feb. 22 1914.]


The 'Arctic Stream' anchored in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'Arctic Stream', 1584 tons, anchored in an unidentified port. [iron ship, 1584 tons, ON90068. 250.3 x 38.1 x 23.0 Built 1885 (7) Russell and Co. Port Glasgow for AL Polson. Registered Glasgow later acquired by Thomas Law and Co. Wrecked on the coast of Northumberland (England) Feb. 22 1914.]


The 'Cromartyshire' in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'Cromartyshire', 1554 tons, in an unidentified port [iron ship 1554 tons, ON82253 248.8 x 38.1 x 22.8. Built 1879 (8) Russell and Co. Port Glasgow. Owners Thomas Law and Co. Registered Glasgow. Wrecked at Printabu Oct 24, 1906].


The 'Cromartyshire' at anchor
The iron ship 'Cromartyshire', 1554 tons, at anchor [iron ship 1554 tons, ON82253 248.8 x 38.1 x 22.8. Built 1879 (8) Russell and Co. Port Glasgow. Owners Thomas Law and Co. Registered Glasgow. Wrecked at Printabu Oct 24, 1906].


The 'Stirlingshire' at anchor
The iron ship 'Stirlingshire', 1262 tons, at anchor [iron ship, 1262 tons, ON76809, 230.8 x 35.8 x 20.5. Built 1877 (8) Birrell, Stenhouse and Co., Dumbarton. Owners Thomas Law and Co., registered Glasgow. Sold to Norway c.1896 and renamed 'Sterling'].


The 'Stirlingshire' at Port Adelaide Wet Dock
The iron ship 'Stirlingshire', 1262 tons, at Port Adelaide Wet Dock [iron ship, 1262 tons, ON76809, 230.8 x 35.8 x 20.5. Built 1877 (8) Birrell, Stenhouse and Co., Dumbarton. Owners Thomas Law and Co., registered Glasgow. Sold to Norway c.1896 and renamed 'Sterling'].


The 'Nairnshire' at anchor
The iron barque 'Nairnshire', 1027 tons, at anchor [iron 3 mast barque, 1027 tons, ON76720, 204.0 x 33.6 x 19.9. Built 1876 (10) Dobie and Co., Glasgow. Owners: Thomas Law and Co., registered Glasgow. Sold to Norway in 1905 and renamed 'Hjordis].


The 'Caithness-Shire' in an unidentified port
The steel barque 'Caithness-Shire', 1641 tons, in an unidentified port. [steel barque, 1641 tons. ON104546, 247.3 x 37.6 x 22.6. Built 1894 (7) Russell and Co, Port Glasgow, Owners T. Law and Co. reg. Glasgow. Wrecked on Watling Island, Bahamas, Feb. 4, 1911.]