This Avros, Greece registered steamer collided with an unknown vessel and sank off Duncansby Head. The crew were rescued by the Maria. Longhope lifeboat was launched but the vessel sank. Possible position 58 40N, 03 00W.
She was previously known as the Halesius, Clan MacBeolan and Lord Cromer. The photograph shows the Avra when she was called the Lord Cromer.
The Avra was built of steel in 1912 by Craig Taylor & Co. Ltd, Stockton. She was 385' long by 51.5' wide and had depth of 27.4'. She was 4652 gross registered tons. Her triple expansion engine delivered 419 net horse power and was built by Blair & Co. Ltd, Stockton.
She was previously known as the Halesius, Clan MacBeolan and Lord Cromer. The photograph shows the Avra when she was called the Lord Cromer.
The Avra was built of steel in 1912 by Craig Taylor & Co. Ltd, Stockton. She was 385' long by 51.5' wide and had depth of 27.4'. She was 4652 gross registered tons. Her triple expansion engine delivered 419 net horse power and was built by Blair & Co. Ltd, Stockton.