The Bosun's Watch

Sailing Trawler Surprise FD151

Technical

Official Number: 22663
Completed: 1857
Gross Tonnage: 50
Net Tonnage: 32
Length: 58.1 ft
Rig: Yawl
Built: Gibson & Butcher, Fleetwood

History

Yawl – trawling

26.6.1857: Completed by Gibson & Butcher, Fleetwood for Mr Wilson, North Meols as SURPRISE.
1857: Registered at Fleetwood (FD151).
1.1.1875: Owned by Richard Leadbetter, Fleetwood
15.8.1879: Re registered at Fleetwood (FD151).
22.12.1894: In severe weather conditions foundered in Morecambe Bay. Crew lost.