Lost after Grounding on The Isle of Lewis - 1953
The largest ever rescue by breeches buoy
66 lives saved
Career Summary
Ex Ocean Wayfarer
1951 Purchased renamed Clan MacQuarrie
1953 Grounded near Butt of Lewis
1953 Scrapped at Troon
Vessel
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Built
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Tonnage
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Official No
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Ship Builder
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Engine Builder
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Engine Type
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HP
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Screws
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Clan MacQuarrie (2)
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1942
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7173
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168636
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Todd-Bath
Portland ME
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Allis Chalmers
Montreal
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Triple Expansion Steam
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505 NHP
2500 IHP
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1
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