BELLONA was built in 1901 by J. Kievits & von Riede & Co. at Papendrecht in Holland with a tonnage of 117grt, a length of 85ft 2in, a beam of 20ft 2in and a service speed of 7 knots.

She was acquired to assist the Lochgair at Port Elizabeth during the Boer War and retained after the hostilities ceased.

In June 1912 she was wrecked near Stony Bay at Cape Hangklip.

Vessel

Built

Tonnage

Official No

Ship Builder

Engine Builder

Engine Type

HP

Screws

Bellona

1901

117

114759

J Kievits & van Riede Co

Papendrecht

J Kievits & van Riede Co

Papendrecht

Compound Steam

35 HP

1

Career Summary

Bellona

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