M.V. Wyre Gleaner – FD269
Fleetwood Trawler – M.V. Wyre Gleaner FD269
Official Number: 185150
Built: Cook, Welton & Gemmell Ltd, Beverley, 1952
Yard Number: 830
Launched: August 22 1952
Gross Tonnage: 498
Length: 169′ 1” ft
Breadth: 29′ 1” ft
Engine: 1050 BHP Engine Mirlees, Bickerton & Day
Speed: 12.1 knots
Owner: Wyre Trawlers Ltd, Fleetwood
History
August 22 1952: Launched by Cook, Welton & Gemmell Ltd, Beverley (Yd.No.830) for St Andrew’s Steam Fishing Co Ltd, Hull as PRINCESS ANNE (H268).
May 08 1954: Sold to Pecheries de la Marine, Bolougne, France and renamed ST JUST (B 2672).
March 17 1967: Sold to Wyre Trawlers, Fleetwood and renamed WYRE GLEANER (FD269).
July 09 1971: Sold to British United Trawlers (Finance) Ltd, Hull
June 02 1976: Last landing.
June 1976: Sold to Stanley Ferry Dismantlers Ltd, Hayle site for demolition.
July 24 1976: Sailed Fleetwood for Hayle.
August 1976: Work commenced.
Images
M.V. Wyre Gleaner FD269 as Princess Anne H268 - Picture Courtesy of Nicolina shipsnostalgia.com
M.V. Wyre Gleaner FD269 as ST JUST B2672 - Picture courtesy of Nicolina (SN)
Wyre Gleaner FD269 courtesy of Nicolina, shipsnostalgia.com
Date: October 14th, 2008 @ 21:28
Categories: Fleetwood Trawlers
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