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Name: UMBRE
Type: Cargo Ship
Launched: 23/03/1898
Completed: 18/04/1898
Builder: Wigham Richardson & Co
Yard: Neptune Yard, Low Walker
Yard Number: 337
Dimensions: 1312grt, 716nrt, 1931dwt, 255.3 x 33.7 x 18.6ft
Engines: T3cyl (21, 33.5 & 54 x 39ins), 195nhp
Engines by: Wigham Richardson & Co, Low Walker
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 11.8knots (trials)
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 106280
History:
18/04/1898 Cork Steamship Co Ltd, Cork
20/02/1899 Wrecked
Comments: Contract Price £22752; Profit £1234-10s-2d
20/02/1899: Wrecked off Greeb Point, Pendeen, Cornwall
On a voyage from Liverpool to Amsterdam carrying general cargo


Above photo is courtesy of George Robinson

Above photo is copyright of the Richards Collection

Above photo is copyright of the Richards Collection

Cornishman, Thursday, 23/02/1899