Harland and Wolff - Shipbuilding and Engineering Works

	Holmhurst
	Ship Number		132
	Vessel Type		Cargo Ship
	Built		Belfast


	Launch Date		5 November 1879

	Delivered		12 December 1879
	Owner		J.H. Thursley
	Weight		495 grt
	BP Length		187 feet
	Breadth		23-9 feet
	No. of Screws
	Speed (approx)
	Propulsion		Compound expansion constructed by J Rowan & Sons
	Official No.		73762
	Registered		Fleetwood
	Fate		Sank




	Febuary 16th 1885 the Belgian steamer *Westerland, put into Plymouth. She had been in collision (7 Miles south of Eddystone Rocks) with the steamer Holmhurst* which was sunk. Four of the *Holmhurst's* crew were drowned. The *Westerland* was seriously damaged.