W.J. Pirrie
Ship Number
155
Vessel Type
Sailing Ship
Built
Belfast
Launch Date
26 May 1883
Delivered
29 July 1883
Owner
S. Lawther
Weight
2576 grt
BP Length
300 feet
Breadth
42-6 feet
No. of Screws
Speed (approx)
Propulsion
Sail
Official No.
86539
Registered
Belfast
Fate
Sank
 W.J. Pirrie

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Four-masted iron ship rigged with double top and top gallant sails, royals and a main skysail.
 
Sold in 1900 to J.M. Campbell & Son, Glasgow. In July 1904 she was completely burnt out at Tocopilla and was used as a hulk at Mejillones.
 
1919 Used as a five-masted schooner barge.
 
26th November 1920 Lost off La Push, Washington, (North of Cake Rock) under tow of the SS Santa Rita from Tacoma, WA, to Antofagasta, Chile, with a cargo of lumber and oil.
 
Of the 18 on board only 2 survived.