Santo (SS)

Dredger in Ireland, dating from 1900

205-ton new steel steam dredger of Glasgow. Purchased by the Japanese Government. The master was G. Thompson. Lobnitz & Co., Lim., Renfrew are listed as owners in the Parliamentary Papers. Powered by 3-cylinder triple expansion single boiler screw engine. En route from Renfrew to Formosa, in ballast, with 17 crew aboard. Encountered bad gales whilst being delivered to new owners following and foundered, becoming a total loss. 12 lives were lost. ----------------------------

Type:

Dredger

Period:

1900

Coordinates:

51.74°N, 8.17°W

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