PERSEVERANCE (a.k.a.PERCY)
PERSEVERANCE (a.k.a.PERCY)
Years Active: 1847-1905
Vessel Type: 2-masted wooden ketch
Ketch
Nationality: Falkland Islands
Blown onto Tyssen Patch in Falkland Sound and totally wrecked in September 1905 after nearly 60 years as a Falklands coastal support vessel.
Main Use:
Coasting / Farm Settlement support
Years Active:
1847-1905
Power:
Sail
Built:
1847
Size:
35.33 gross and net tons
17.37 x 4.19 x 2.07 metres
(length, breadth, depth) metres
Design/Build:
Christchurch, Hampshire, England
Main Use: Coasting / Farm Settlement support
Built: 1847
Power: Sail
Design/Build: Christchurch, Hampshire, England
Size: 35.33 gross and net tons
Dimensions: 17.37 x 4.19 x 2.07 metres
News of the wrecking of the PERSEVERANCE in September 1905 after 58 years of service came in a Falklands press report: “We record the loss of the PERSEVERANCE with much regret. She was probably the oldest vessel sailing in the Colony. Under her shortened name PERCY, she served for many years and under many owners. She was running before a fair wind from Shag Cove for Great Island on 16th September 1905 when she struck on Tyssen Patch and became a total wreck. Her sails, anchors, chains etc., were saved. – Mr. David Smith of Great Island owned her for 15 years. As the only vessel in Falkland Sound she was often a very great service in conveying passengers, or stock, across the sound. Mr. Smith being, ever ready, to meet the wishes and wants of those standing in need of her services. All have heard with great regret of her loss. – Her owners were, 1861-1885 Falkland Islands Company, 1885-1889 Mr. Henry Hortyn Cobb, 1889-1889 Captain Edward Nielsen, and finally Mr David Smith 1890-1905.”
News of the wrecking of the PERSEVERANCE in September 1905 after 58 years of service came in a Falklands press report: “We record the loss of the PERSEVERANCE with much regret. She was probably the oldest vessel sailing in the Colony. Under her shortened name PERCY, she served for many years and under many owners. She was running before a fair wind from Shag Cove for Great Island on 16th September 1905 when she struck on Tyssen Patch and became a total wreck. Her sails, anchors, chains etc., were saved. – Mr. David Smith of Great Island owned her for 15 years. As the only vessel in Falkland Sound she was often a very great service in conveying passengers, or stock, across the sound. Mr. Smith being, ever ready, to meet the wishes and wants of those standing in need of her services. All have heard with great regret of her loss. – Her owners were, 1861-1885 Falkland Islands Company, 1885-1889 Mr. Henry Hortyn Cobb, 1889-1889 Captain Edward Nielsen, and finally Mr David Smith 1890-1905.”
