M.F.V. Albion – LH170
Fleetwood Trawler – Albion LH170
Official Number: A12343
Yard No: 138
Gross Tonnage: 15.2
Length: 12.2m
Breadth: 4.64m
Draught: 1.83m
Engine: Gardner 150bhp/112kW
Built: 1955, Herd and Mackenzie Buckie
Owner: Finlayson
VCU: 106.9
History
1955: Built at Herd and Mackenzie Buckie for owners A. Finlayson in Nairn. Registered as INS 305.
1964: Registration changed to WK88
1968: Sold registration changed to CN45. Fishing from Campbeltown as a prawner.
1974: Sold registration changed to UL145. New wheelhouse was fitted not long before she was sold.
1988:Sold registration changed to LH170
1996: Sold to Fleetwood Owner/Operator G.Mitchinson, Fleetwood
2008: Still fishing.
Images
Albion LH170, Copyright Alan Duggan
Albion as INS305 - Courtesy of Seanetter
hi alan
i bought the albion from maryport in 1996 where she only spent about 8 months the guy was called gerald coath .he bought it from eyemouth from two brothers who,s surname was crowe i believe she spent quite a while there
Thanks for the information Mitchy. She is looking in very good condition. Everytime i make a trip down to the docks she really stands out. You are definately looking after her.
how u doin in her gaz, i heard theres a disco 4 skate down 2 the southard, c n d fill ur boots mate