mv Fulani, ex Thurland Castle

[Frederick Scott]

I sailed in Fulani as a cadet in 1957, my first voyage. There were several Fulanis under ED's flag but "my" Fulani was built in 1929 as the Thurland Castle. Now in my old age I have a fancy to make a model of her. I have one clear photo taken in Takoradi but would like to have any others available. Any relevant details would be welcome as well.

[Ivan Cloherty]

Frederick, as the ships were registered in Liverpool, it may be worth contacting the archivists at Liverpool University and also the main library, as they may have photos/plans in their files. I only suggest this because Hull University used to keep photos of ships registered in Hull in their archives

[Frederick Scott]

Thanks Ivan. Good thinking. I'll do it.

[Doc Vernon]

Hi
Not sure if this is the same one you are after!
Cheers

May help a wee bit!

Old Ships T


just a bit of info extra not that it may help at all.
Tower Hill WW2 Memorial Thomas M to Tia Juana

[Doc Vernon]

Single Ship Report for "1161100"



IDNo:
1161100
Year:
1929

Name:
THURLAND CASTLE
Keel:


Type:
Cargo ship
Launch Date:
26.3.29

Flag:
GBR
Date of completion:
6.29


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Tons:
6372
Link:
1611

DWT:

Yard No:
946

Length overall:

Ship Design:


LPP:
141.6
Country of build:
GBR

Beam:
18.4
Builder:
Cammell, Laird & Co

Material of build:

Location of yard:
Birkenhead

Number of
screws/Mchy/
Speed(kn):
2D-13.5


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Naval or paramilitary marking :


A:
*

End:
1958


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Subsequent History:

46 FULANI

Disposal Data:

BU Odense 7.11.58 [H.J.Hansen]



THURLAND CASTLE

Year: 1929 – Name: THURLAND CASTLE – Type: Cargo ship – Launch Date: 26.3.29 – Flag: GBR – Date of completion: 6.29 – GRT: 6372 – Yard No: 946 – LPP: 141.6 – Country of build: GBR – Beam: 18.4 – Builder: Cammell, Laird & Co of Birkenhead – Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn): 2D-13.5.

Subsequent History: 46 FULANI

Completed for Lancashire Shipping (J. Chambers), Liverpool, GBR – 1943 transferred to Elder Dempster Lines, GBR.

Damaged by fire at Brunswick Dock, Liverpool on 21/6/1950

Disposal Data: BU Odense 7.11.58

[Doc Vernon]

Could'nt be this one??
Pictures of mv FULANI built by Lithgows Port Glasgow Clydebuilt Ships Database

[Frederick Scott]

Afraid not but thanks for your interest. The Fulani in your pic was the successor to Fulani, ex Thurland Castle, built at Cammel Lairds 1929 and broken up at Odense 1958.

[Frederick Scott]

To doc Vernon: That's her. I missed this pic somehow when I made my reply. It's a much better photo than my own and from an angle more useful to a would-be model maker. I was also short of the dimensions, so thanks for all of it. Best regards, Frederick Scott.

[j.sabourn]

#1... Fred see you come from Hexham almost the centre of England, Haltwhistle claiming that fame. Wondered if you knew a family called Nicholas from Hexham. The father and two sons were at sea. The younger of the two sons I served my time with Brian Nicholas. Just on the off chance. Regards John S.

[Frederick Scott]

Sorry John, I don't know them. Hexham is a fairly recent stopping place for me, most of my early life spent in Liverpool and North Wales. Several other places in later years. Restless, you see. Itchy feet. Glad I can still get about on them. Thanks for your contact and best wishes to you. Fred Scott.