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Name: GLENCONA
Type: Cargo Ship
Launched: 09/10/1907
Completed: 20/12/1907
Builder: Hepple & Co Ltd
Yard: South Shields
Yard Number: 577
Dimensions: 282grt, 100nrt, 125.5 x 22.6 x 8.9ft
Engines: C2cyl (15 & 32 x 24ins), 60rhp
Engines by: Hepple & Co Ltd, South Shields
Propulsion: 1 x Screw
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 125436
History:
20/12/1907 Glen Coasters Ltd, Newcastle
1917 Wilson Bros, Bobbin Co Ltd (EW Turner, manager), Liverpool
28/02/1926 Sank
Comments: 28/02/1926: On fire 15nm NWxW of the Skerries, Anglesey
Subsequently sank near the Lune Light Vessel


Above photo is courtesy of Photoship

Above photo is courtesy of Photoship