Arthur D. Edwardes : SUMMARY RECORD [PRG 1373] • Photograph
The 'Chelmsford' docked in an unidentified port
The four masted steel barque 'Chelmsford', 2347 tons, docked in an unidentified port. She is renamed 'Inverlogie' in 1909 and torpedoed in 1917. [steel four mast barque, built 1893 and renamed Inverlogie in 1909.]
The 'Loch Long' moored in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'Loch Long', 1261 tons, moored in an unidentified port [iron ship, later barque, 1261 tons. ON76726. 228.5 x 35.8 x 21.3. Built 1876 (11) J&G Thomson, Glasgow. James Aitken and others, of Glasgow were the first owners, later General Shipping Co. (Aitken and Lilburn, managers) registered Glasgow. Missing. Left Melbourne April 29, 1903 for New Caledonia to load nickel ore for the Clyde, but failed to arrive. Wrecked, found at the Chatham Islands, east of New Zealand. Identified as from the vessel and it was presumed she struck The Sisters, off the islands, about the end of May 1903, and there were no survivors].
The 'Loch Rannoch' and 'Loch Tay' at Geelong
The iron ship 'Loch Rannoch' (left), 1243 tons, and 'Loch Tay' (right), 1250 tons, at Geelong [Loch Rannoch = iron ship, 1243 tons. ON60354, 217.8 x 35.5 x 21.0. Built 1868 (8) J&G Thomson, Glasgow. Owners: Glasgow Shipping Co., (Aitken, Lilburn and Co., - Loch Line) registered Glasgow. Built as 'Clanranald ' for JP Kidston, registered Glasgow. Sold 1907 to Norwegians and later German owned. Broken up. In the Australian cargo trades until 1906-7].
The 'Loch Ard' in the Thames
The iron ship 'Loch Ard', 1693 tons, in the Thames. Also refer to the print PRG 1373/15/14. With the paddle steamer 'Robert Bruce' alongside as this tug was London owned. Photo was taken in the Thames [iron ship, 1693 tons, ON68061, 262.7 x 38.3 x 23.0. Built 1873 (11) Charles Connell and Co. Glasgow. Owners: General Shipping Co., (Aitken and Lilburn, managers) registered Glasgow. Wrecked at Curdie's Inlet, June 1, 1878. About 27 miles west of Cape Otway, Victoria, with the loss of all but two of her complement of 52. One of the most sensational wrecks on the Australian coast and a whole body of literature has been built up around this disaster. Much too voluminous to list here. Almost any publication touching upon shipwreck in Australia will mention this wreck - a number of full length books have been written on the subject].
The 'King Malcolm' with her crew on the bow
The iron barque 'King Malcolm', 1327 tons, with her crew on the bow [iron 3 mast barque, 1327 tons. ON90089, 228.0 x 36.5 x 21.0. Built 1885 (10) WB Thompson, Glasgow. Owners: JA Walker and Co. registered Glasgow. Sold Italians without change of name c.1912. Said to be wrecked or foundered off coast of New Zealand in 1914. No trace in ususal reference books].
The 'King George' in an unidentified port
The steel ship 'King George', 2242 tons, in an unidentified port.
The 'King Edward' moored in an unidentified port
The steel ship 'King Edward', 1734 tons, moored in an unidentified port [steel ship, 1734 tons, ON98625, 260.0 x 38.0 x 23.0. Built 1891 (4) Russell and Co., Port Glasgow. c.1910 sold to Russian owners, without change of name. No further trace].
The 'King Edward' at anchor
The steel ship 'King Edward', 1734 tons, at anchor [steel ship, 1734 tons, ON98625, 260.0 x 38.0 x 23.0. Built 1891 (4) Russell and Co., Port Glasgow. c.1910 sold to Russian owners, without change of name. No further trace].
The 'King James' under tow
The four masted steel barque 'King James', 2270 tons, under tow [steel 4 mast barque 2305 tons. 278.0 x 42.0 x 24.2. Built 1892 Russell and Co., Greenock. Owners JA Walker and Co. Registered Glasgow. Abandoned on fire about 200 miles west of San Francisco, while on a voyage from Newcastle, NSW with coal March 31, 1893. Eleven lives lost].
The 'King Alfred' in an unidentified port
The iron barque 'King Alfred', 1319 tons, in an unidentified port [possibly also known as 'Generosita' or 'Generocita'] [iron 3 mast barque, 1319 tons. ON93252, 228.0 x 36.5 x 21.0. Built 1886 (3) Barclay, Curle and Co. Glasgow. Owners: JA Walker and Co. Registered Glasgow. Sold to Italians in 1910 and renamed 'Lucia', subsequently renamed 'Provvidenza' and lastly 'Generosita'. Broken up under last name in 1924].
The 'King Alfred' under sail
The iron barque 'King Alfred', 1319 tons, under sail [possibly also known as 'Generosita' or 'Generocita'] [iron 3 mast barque, 1319 tons. ON93252, 228.0 x 36.5 x 21.0. Built 1886 (3) Barclay, Curle and Co. Glasgow. Owners: JA Walker and Co. Registered Glasgow. Sold to Italians in 1910 and renamed 'Lucia', subsequently renamed 'Provvidenza' and lastly 'Generosita'. Broken up under last name in 1924].
The 'King Arthur' moored in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'King Arthur', 1647 tons, moored in an unidentified port.
The 'King Arthur' under sail
The iron ship 'King Arthur', 1647 tons, under sail.
The 'King David' anchored in an unidentified harbour
The steel ship 'King David', 2240 tons, anchored in an unidentified harbour [steel ship, 2240 tons, ON102699. 279.4 x 42.1 x 24.2. Built 1894 (6) Russell and Co. Port Glasgow. Owners: JA Walker and Co., registered Glasgow. Wrecked December 1905 Vancouver Island].
The 'King David' docked in an unidentified port
The steel ship 'King David', 2240 tons, docked in an unidentified port [steel ship, 2240 tons, ON102699. 279.4 x 42.1 x 24.2. Built 1894 (6) Russell and Co. Port Glasgow. Owners: JA Walker and Co., registered Glasgow. Wrecked December 1905 Vancouver Island].
The 'Marion Ballantyne' at Port Adelaide
The steel ship 'Marion Ballantyne', 1664 tons, at Port Adelaide [steel ship, 1664 tons, ON96060, 258.8 x 38.7 x 22.4. Built 1888 (3) Charles Connell and Co., Glasgow and named 'Olymp', renamed c.1892. Owners: Rogers and Co., registered Glasgow.
The 'Marion Inglis' under sail
The steel barque (ex ship) 'Marion Inglis', 1587 tons, under sail [steel ship, later barque. 1587 tons, ON93257. 250.0 x 38.1 x 22.7. Built 1886 (4) A McMillan and Son, Dumbarton. Owners: Rogers and Co., registered Glasgow, later Marion Inglis Ship Co. Ltd. (W. Lewis and Co.) registered Liverpool c.1913/14 sold Norway and renamed 'Marion']. Accdording to a researcher, at one time Captain John Evans of Caernafon North Wales was Captain of this ship.
The 'Marion Inglis' at Port Adelaide
The steel barque ship 'Marion Inglis', 1587 tons, at Port Adelaide [steel ship, later barque. 1587 tons, ON93257. 250.0 x 38.1 x 22.7. Built 1886 (4) A McMillan and Son, Dumbarton. Owners: Rogers and Co., registered Glasgow, later Marion Inglis Ship Co. Ltd. (W. Lewis and Co.) registered Liverpool c.1913/14 sold Norway and renamed 'Marion'].
The 'Marion Frazer' in an unidentified port
The four masted steel barque 'Marion Frazer', 2396 tons, in an unidentified port [steel 4 mast barque, 2396 tons, ON99827. 295.0 x 43.0 x 24.1. Built 1892 (6) C Connell and Co. Glasgow. Owners: Rogers and Co., registered Glasgow. c. 1904 Mary Ballantyne Ship Co. Ltd. (W Lewis and Co.) registered Glasgow].
The 'Marion Lightbody' in an unidentified port
The four masted steel barque 'Marion Lightbody', 2176 tons, in an unidentified port [steel 4 mast ship, 2176 tons, ON95058, 288.8 x 42.7 x 24.1. Built 1888 (5) D & W Henderson and Co., Glasgow. Owners Rogers and Co., registered Glasgow. c.1910 Trinders, Anderson and Co. c.1912 sold Finland (Russian) owners, no further trace].
The 'Marion Lightbody' under sail
The four masted steel barque 'Marion Lightbody', 2176 tons,under sail [steel 4 mast ship, 2176 tons, ON95058, 288.8 x 42.7 x 24.1. Built 1888 (5) D & W Henderson and Co., Glasgow. Owners Rogers and Co., registered Glasgow. c.1910 Trinders, Anderson and Co. c.1912 sold Finland (Russian) owners, no further trace].
The 'Marion Josiah' under sail
The four masted steel barque 'Marion Josiah', 2394 tons, under sail [steel 4 mast barque, 2394 tons, ON99837, 295.0 x 43.0 x 24.1. Built 1892 (7) Charles Connell and Co., Glasgow. Owners: Rogers and Co., registered Glasgow. c.1905 sold and became the French 'Tijuca' of AD Bordes, registered Dunkirk] [Note from Parsons 'NB. The same owners of this vessel had an earlier ship of this name, afloat about the same time, but a smaller vessel"].
The 'Marion Josiah' at anchor
The four masted steel barque 'Marion Josiah', 2394 tons, at anchor [steel 4 mast barque, 2394 tons, ON99837, 295.0 x 43.0 x 24.1. Built 1892 (7) Charles Connell and Co., Glasgow. Owners: Rogers and Co., registered Glasgow. c.1905 sold and became the French 'Tijuca' of AD Bordes, registered Dunkirk] [Note from Parsons 'NB. The same owners of this vessel had an earlier ship of this name, afloat about the same time, but a smaller vessel"].
The 'Inch Keith' in an unidentified port
The iron barque 'Inch Keith', 1299 tons, in an unidentified port [previously the Italian barque 'Fede'] [iron barque, 1299 tons, ON78597, 236.3 x 35.5 x 21.6. Built 1878 (4) Barclay, Curle and Co. Glasgow. Owners: Clutha Shipping Co. Ltd., registered Glasgow, later (in 1880) J Hardie and Co., c.1903 sold Italian and renamed 'Fede'].
The 'Brambletye' at anchor
The iron ship 'Brambletye', 1559 tons, at anchor. [iron ship, 1544 tons, later 1559 tons. ON73627. 241.5 x 39.0 x 22.9. Built 1876 (1) Barrow S. B. Co. Barrow. Owners: WR Price, reg. London c.1893. J. Hardie & Co. reg. Glasgow].
The 'Talavera' moored in an unidentified port
The four masted iron barque 'Talavera', 1802 tons, moored in an unidentified port [iron 4 mast barque, 1802 tons, ON86668, 266.2 x 40.0 x 23.6. Built 1882 (6) Birrell , Stenhouse and Co. Dumbarton. Owners: J Hardie and Co. Registered Glasgow. Wrecked May 1, 1896 Santa Maria Island].
The 'Orthes' docked in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'Orthes', 1270 tons, docked in an unidentified port [possibly also known as the 'Matarua'] [possibly also known as the 'Matarua'] [iron ship, later barque, 1270 tons, ON78563. 228.0 x 35.8 x 21.4. Built 1877 (11) J&G Thompson. Glasgow. Owners: Hugh Neilson and others. Registered Glasgow, then (by 1882) A Russell and Co., c.1885 J Hardie and Co. c1900 became Norwegian 'Matarua'].
The 'Orthes' at Port Adelaide
The iron barque (ex ship) 'Orthes', 1270 tons, at Port Adelaide [possibly also known as the 'Matarua'] [iron ship, later barque, 1270 tons, ON78563. 228.0 x 35.8 x 21.4. Built 1877 (11) J&G Thompson. Glasgow. Owners: Hugh Neilson and others. Registered Glasgow, then (by 1882) A Russell and Co., c.1885 J Hardie and Co. c1900 became Norwegian 'Matarua'].
The 'Albuera' at Port Adelaide
The steel barque (ex ship) 'Albuera', 1554 tons, at Port Adelaide. [steel ship, 1554t. ON90058, 236.6 x 39.2 x 22.8. B1885 (5) J & G Thomson, Glasgow. Owners J Hardie and Co. reg. Glasgow c. 1914 sold and renamed 'Cis'. Photograph of 'Albuera' as a barque at Port Adelaide.]
The 'Albuera' in an unidentified port
The steel ship 'Albuera', 1554 tons, in an unidentified port. [steel ship, 1554t. ON90058, 236.6 x 39.2 x 22.8. B1885 (5) J & G Thomson, Glasgow. Owners J Hardie and Co. reg. Glasgow c. 1914 sold and renamed 'Cis'.]