| 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