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'NEWCASTLE'

Built by:E. I. Bury & Co.
Yard:North Birkenhead.
Yard No.:
Launched:1834
Tonnage:231
Length:145 feet 2 inches
Breadth:23 feet plus 14 feet 8 inches over Paddle Box.
Depth:11 feet 6 inches
Machinery:160 hp.
Decks:
Built of:Wooden.
Type:Paddle-Wheel Steamer.
Registered:17th May 1834 in Carlisle.
Official No.:54
Other info:
History:Built for The Carlisle & Liverpool Steam Navigation Company.
1855. Registered by W. S. Andrews.
2nd September 1856. Went aground near Holms, in Kragoesund, Captain Leggett, with a cargo of cattle. Her coals were thrown overboard to lighten her, but she still remained on shore. The ‘William Aldan’ steamer proceeded to her assistance, and the whole of her cargo was discharged. It is feared she will be lost, as she has settled down considerably.
8th September 1856. Arrived at Swinemunde.
30th September 1856. Ran into the Firth of Forth for safety, due to the bad weather.
16th September 1857. Put up for sale.
1858. Registered by The North of Europe Steam Navigation Company.


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