SS Swarland
SS Swarland was a Danish cargo ship that disappeared near Rotterdam, The Netherlands while she was travelling from Rostock, Germany to Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Builder: | Henderson, Coulborn and Company |
Yard number: | 92 |
Completed: | 1867 |
Maiden voyage: | 1867 |
In service: | 1867 |
Out of service: | 30 September 1911 |
Fate: | Missing |
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Type: | cargo ship |
Tonnage: | 826 GRT |
Installed power: | Steam |
Propulsion: | Screw propeller |
Speed: | 9.5 knots |
Construction
Swarland was constructed in 1867 at the Henderson, Coulborn and Company shipyard in Renfrew, United Kingdom. She was completed in 1867 and she was named Swarland and served from 1867 until her demise in 1911.
The ship was assessed at 826 GRT. She had a single screw propeller with steam propulsion. The engine was rated at 100 nhp.
Sinking
On 26 September 1911, Swarland left Rostock, Germany for Rotterdam, The Netherlands. She disappeared on 30 September 1911 and was last seen close to Rotterdam. The ship has not been found yet and the 15 crew that were on board are presumed dead.[1]
Wreck
The wreck position is currently unknown.
References
- "Swarland". Wrecksite. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2015.