| 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 courtesy of George Robinson

Cornishman, Thursday, 23/02/1899