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Name: FARADAY
Type: Cable Ship
Launched: 17/02/1874
Completed: 04/1874
Builder: C Mitchell & Co
Yard: Low Walker
Yard Number: 296
Dimensions: 4917grt, 3123nrt, 360.4 x 52.3 x 34.7ft
Engines: 2 x C2cyl (39 & 68 x 48ins), 492nhp
Engines by: T Clark & Co, Newcastle
Propulsion: 2 x Screws
Construction: Iron
Reg Number: 68535
History:
28/04/1874 Siemens Brothers, London
1884 Siemens Brothers & Co Ltd, London
1924 Renamed ANALCOAL
1950 Broken up
Comments: 1922: Converted to a coal hulk at Freetown
1950: Broken up in South Wales


Above image is copyright of JD Scott

Above photo, as built with stern framework, is courtesy of Photoship

Above photo, as built with stern framework, is copyright of the Royal Museums Greenwich - Gould Collection

Above photo shows stern framework removed
Photo is copyright of the Royal Museums Greenwich - Gould Collection. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return

Above photo shows stern framework removed and additional accommodation amidships
Photo is copyright of the Royal Museums Greenwich - Gould Collection. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return

Jarrow Express, Saturday, 21/02/1874

Newcastle Courant, Friday, 01/05/1874