PORT EDGAR
PORT EDGAR
Years Active: 1915-1937
Vessel Type: 3-masted Aux. Schooner
Three-Masted Schooner
Nationality: Falkland Islands
Blown ashore and wrecked during a storm in Falkland Sound in May 1937, whilst off-loading coal to another vessel.
Main Use:
Cargo – Sealing industry support
Years Active:
1915-1937
Power:
Sail with motor for maneuvering
Built:
1915
Size:
300 gross, 241 net tons
40.92 x 8.20 x 3.26 metres
(length, breadth, depth) metres
Design/Build:
Gebr. G. & H. Bodewes at Martenshoek, Groningen, Netherlands
Main Use: Cargo - Sealing industry support
Built: 1915
Power: Sail with motor for maneuvering
Design/Build: Gebr. G. & H. Bodewes at Martenshoek, Groningen, Netherlands
Size: 300 gross, 241 net tons
Dimensions: 40.92 x 8.20 x 3.26 metres
On the 15th May 1937, the PORT EDGAR, laden with coal, was at anchor at Speedwell Island, in Falkland Sound, with another steamer, the FITZROY, alongside uploading coal from the PORT EDGAR, when both vessels were hit by a sudden storm. The Falkland Islands Company manager in Stanley reported to London: “I regret to inform you that whilst FITZROY was bunkering ex-PORT EDGAR at Speedwell on the 15-May. A strong gale sprung up and both vessels dragged for about two miles. Eventually, PORT EDGAR was put back to her anchorage but both she and FITZROY suffered damage.” On the 18th May, London received this: “PORT EDGAR with the balance of FITZROY’s bunkers will be towed from Speedwell Island to Port Albemarle.“ A third message, on the 25th May, revealed its loss: “PORT EDGAR dragged its anchor [again!] and was wrecked on Anchor Island [old name for LADRILLO].” The PORT EDGAR was also called: ALBEMARLE, BELLVILLE and TWEE AMBT.
On the 15th May 1937, the PORT EDGAR, laden with coal, was at anchor at Speedwell Island, in Falkland Sound, with another steamer, the FITZROY, alongside uploading coal from the PORT EDGAR, when both vessels were hit by a sudden storm. The Falkland Islands Company manager in Stanley reported to London: “I regret to inform you that whilst FITZROY was bunkering ex-PORT EDGAR at Speedwell on the 15-May. A strong gale sprung up and both vessels dragged for about two miles. Eventually, PORT EDGAR was put back to her anchorage but both she and FITZROY suffered damage.” On the 18th May, London received this: “PORT EDGAR with the balance of FITZROY’s bunkers will be towed from Speedwell Island to Port Albemarle.“ A third message, on the 25th May, revealed its loss: “PORT EDGAR dragged its anchor [again!] and was wrecked on Anchor Island [old name for LADRILLO].” The PORT EDGAR was also called: ALBEMARLE, BELLVILLE and TWEE AMBT.
