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A. Noble & Sons Ltd., Girvan
JOB NO NAME ENGINE LENGTH WHEN BUILT OWNER
1 Margaret Stephen 60 H.P. Gleniffer 40ft Commenced June-1946. Completed Feb-1947 Mr Peter Stephen, Wesley Place, Girvan
2 Selina 66 H.P. Kelvin 40ft Commenced 1947. Completed April-1948 (BA 333) Messrs McCrindle, Girvan; (Selina II?)
3 Barkett MAN 58ft Commenced 1947. Completed June-1948 Commerce International
4 Integrity 80 H.P. Ruston & Hornby 54ft Commenced 1947. Completed 1948 T & W Shields, Girvan
5 Mizpah 66 H.P. Kelvin 40ft 01/02/1949 A & B Donnan; Portpatrick;
Scottish Marine Biology Station, Millport
Holed in the 70's but repair and into the fishing;
BA12 by the 1980's out of Rothesay;
At Bruncrana in 2006 as D1015;
N903 at Oldcourt in 2010
6 Janet Lang 66 H.P. Kelvin 40ft 01/06/1949 Lang Brothers
Renamed 'Morina' (OB 90) Hugh Maclean;
C. Mackenzie, Wick:
J. Milne, Arbroath;
7 Elizabeth Campbell 120 H.P. Gleniffer 55ft Completed Jan-1950 Mr J Campbell;
Belfast reg 1957/1, (SO 287) Sligo reg 1970/20, Belfast reg 1973/?
8 Jessie 66 H.P. Kelvin 40ft Completed Feb-1950 James Wareham
9 Annabelle 66 H.P. Kelvin 40ft Completed June-1950 Wm McIlwraith, Ballantrae
10 Girl Maureen 66 H.P. Kelvin 40ft Completed Oct-1950 James Lamb, Girvan
11 (Cancelled after work started)        
12 Saffron 152 H.P. Gardner 57.5ft Completed May-1951 (BA 182) J & T McCrindle, Maidens
13 (Number not allocated)        
14 Accordance 180 H.P. List Blackstone 63ft Completed March-1952 Husbands Shipping, Southampton
15 Unknown 4 H.P. Stuart Turner 15ft (Motor sailer) Completed July-1952 Mr Lamont
16 (Two Rowing Dinghies) - 11.25ft Completed Nov-1952 -
17 (Two Sailing Dinghies) - 10ft Completed April-1953 -
18 Faithful 132 H.P. Kelvin 70ft Commenced Aug-1952. Completed March-1953 (PD 307) Messrs Foreman, Peterhead
19 Tunnag 44 H.P. Kelvin J4 40ft Completed July-1954 Mr Findlay, Glasgow;
Renamed 'Oronsay of Clynder';
Reengined Lister HRW6 80hp;
For sale 2010
20 Dalriada 66 H.P. Kelvin K3 40ft Completed Dec-1954 (TT 77) R A Ross, Tarbet, Argyll
(UL 167)
Renamed 'Daystar'
Renamed 'Girl Margaret II' (RO 60)
To Kilkeel
To Ardglass
21 Britannia 95 H.P. Gardner 50ft Completed May-1955 A & T Gibson, Dunure
22 Spes Bona 66 H.P. Kelvin K3 40ft Completed Oct-1955 Gibson, Dunure;
Renamed 'Spes Nova'
Lost off Portree 2007
23 Marigold 66 H.P. Kelvin K3 40ft Completed Jan-1956 Gibson, Dunure;
(CO 423)
To Padstow, D Chapman
24 New Dawn 114 H.P. Gardner 54' 5'' Completed July-1956 Munro, Dunure
25 Michael J 66 H.P. Kelvin K3 34ft Completed Jan-1957 Mr J Cunningham
26 Summer Morn 152 H.P. Gardner 69.5ft Completed June-1957 Messrs Cully, Portavogie;
[Lines taken from Job 12 'Safron']
27 Boy James 66 H.P. Kelvin K3 40ft Completed Sept-1957 Mr J McMillan, Stranraer
28 Jasmine 114 H.P. Kelvin 54' 5'' Completed March-1958 (BA 55) Mr Anderson, Dunure; Later (CN 110);
[As Job No:24 (from sames lines but boat fixed in aft and outreach lifted a little)]
29 Silver Chord 76 H.P. 40ft Completed 1958 Farquhar & Geddes, Girvan;
[As 23, 27, 31, 33 but with canted in stern.]
30 Catherine Armstrong 95 H.P. Gardner 45ft Completed October-1958 (BH 44)Mr A Armstrong, Amble;
Renamed 'Border Lassie' (BH 44)
(Possible the 'Avondale' for sale 2005 lying at Newcastle)
31 Stjernen 66 H.P. Kelvin 40ft Completed Feb-1959 Jensen & Bergman, Whitehaven
32 Cumbria 80 H.P. List 35ft Pilot Vessel Completed Dec-1959 Trinity House, Workington
33 Syrinen 66 H.P. Kelvin 40ft Launched 22/06/1959 (BS 2) Whitehaven Seine Net Fishing Co.
34 Fenella Ann 66 H.P. K3 / 88 H.P. KLR4 50ft Launched Feb-1960 (CT 27) Mr J Cunningham, Isle of Man;
Sank off the Isle of Man
35 Caledonia 65 H.P. Kelvin 40ft Launched 15/03/1960 Brown, Ronald & Johnstone, Tarbet, Argyll;
Renamed 'THRESHLYN (SO795)' [middle boat]<\a> to 1986
36 Magdalene Ann 95 H.P. Gardner 5L3 45ft Launched 28/9/60 Mr Henry Gold-Smith, Isle of Man
37 Aliped VIII 180 H.P. Kelvin T6 58ft Launched 22/12/1960 (BA 153?) Messrs McCrindle, Girvan
38 Village Maid II 152 H.P. Gardner 8L3HH 58ft Launched May-1961 (TT 25) Wm & N K Jackson, Tarbet, Argyll
39 Magdelena 114 H.P. Gardner 6L3 54' 5'' Launched 06/09/1961 Donald & John Galbraith, Barra;
Renamed 'Comet'
40 Sapphire Gardner 8L3B 58ft Launched 10/01/1962 (BA 174) Angus & Wm McCrindle, Maidens
41 Storm Drift Gardner 6L3B 58ft Launched May-1962 Grieve & John Gemmell, Dunure
42 Excellent III 110 H.P. Gardner 6LX 45ft Launched 31/07/1962 J S & A Aitchison, Mallaig;
SY 289
43 Seascan 110 H.P. Gardner 45ft Launched 26/11/1962 United Kingdom Atomic Energy
WA16
44 Rebena Belle 110 H.P. Gardner 6LX 45ft Launched 27/02/1963 (CT 63) J T & A Gregeen, Isle of Man
45 Crystal Sea 240 H.P. Berguis-Kelvin TS6 60ft Launched 10/07/1963 (OB 104) James Manson, Mallaig;
[Mentioned in Fishing News 20 May '65 issue]
46 Marie 150 H.P. Gardner 58ft Launched 20/11/1963 (BA 211) H & T A Anderson, Dunure;
[Photo in Fishing News 10 Jan '64 issue]
47 Aliped IX 180 H.P. Kelvin 59ft Launched 17/03/1964 (BA 234) A & E T McCrindle
48 Pathfinder 200 H.P. Gardner 59ft Launched July-1964 (BA 252) T G & D H Andrews, Maidens
49 Ocean Gem 200 H.P. Gardner 59ft Launched Dec-1964 (BA 265) Mrs J Andrews, Maidens;
[Photo in Fishing News 22 June '65 issue]
50 Silvery Sea 240 H.P. Kelvin 60ft Launched 17/03/1965 (OB 156) Manson & Others, Mallaig;
[Photos in Fishing News 20 May '65 and 6 Aug '65 issues]
51 Rosemary Ann 112 H.P. Kelvin 45ft Launched 26/05/1965 (BA 279) Mr T McCrindle, Girvan;
[Photos in Fishing News 2 July '65 and 6 Aug '65 issues]
52 True Token 200 H.P. Gardner 59ft Launched Oct-1965 (B 600) Messrs D H Adair, Portavogie;
[Photo in Fishing News 31 Dec '65 issue]
53 Radiance 90 H.P. Kelvin T3 40ft Launched 1966 (BA 289) Mr J Johnston, Girvan
54 Ranger 150 H.P. Gardner 6L3B 54ft Launched June-1966 (BA 290) Mr J King, Kirkcudbright
55 Ribhan-Bhan 150 H.P. Gardner 6L3B 56ft Launched 17/11/1966 (SY 371) J & A McLeod, Scalpay
?, Portavogie
Brian Cunningham, Kilkeel
?, Tarbert
[A lengthened version of 'Jasmine' ]
56 Wanderer 112 H.P. Kelvin R6 40ft Launched 01/02/1967 (BA 298) Messrs T K & D Gibson, Dunure;
W. Keith, Caithness:
W. Lawson, Megavissey;
(A 279) J&I Cargill:
(CN 79)
57 Silver Quest 150 H.P. Gardner 6L3B 56ft Launched 12/06/1967 (BA 302) R & T McCutcheon & T Hay, Dunure
58 Islesman 180 H.P. Kelvin T6 54ft Launched 04/10/1967 (SY 433) Mr McLean, Port of Ness; Renamed 'Boy Cameron II' (BA 141); Renamed 'Islander' (BA 316)
59 Jasper Gardner 6L3B 59.5ft Launched 04/03/1968 (SY 379) M & E McDonald
'Santa Maria III' at Erisay
'Fair Mourn' at Dunure, Cubblie McKinnon(?)
Renamed 'Misty Morn' (SY 529)
Sold out of fishing 2008, H McCaig.
60 Hercules II Kelvin R6 40ft Launched 16/04/1968 J & H Edgar, Dunure
61 Vigilant Kelvin T8 62ft Launched 11/11/1968 (SY 28) D & W McLeod, Scalpay; (UL 55)
62 Dawn Maid Kelvin T8 54ft Launched 21/03/1969 (CT 99) W C Waterson, Port Erin, Isle of Man
Sold to Fleetwood in the 1990's
63 Seeker Kelvin R6 40ft Launched 11/06/1969 (CN 49) P J Campbell, Carradale
64 Calina Gardner 6L3B 54ft Launched 23/10/1969 A MacLean, Ness, Port of Lewis
65 Village Belle IV Kelvin T8 60ft Launched 10/03/1970 (TT 74) Wm Jackson, Tarbet, Argyll;
(B 157)(B 377)
66 Village Maid Gardner 8L3B 60ft Launched 29/09/1970 (SY 63) Mr K McKay, Scalpay;
Renamed 'Silver Dawn'
67 Maureen Patricia Gardner 6L3B 45ft Launched 08/12/1970 Mr R J Watterson, Port Erin, Isle of Man;
(N 264)
68 Westerlea Kelvin T8 63ft Launched July-1971 Messrs McLean, Mallaig
Renamed 'Huntress'
Broken-up at Loch Ryan
69 Spes Bona II Caterpillar 40ft Launched Nov-1971 Messrs Gibson, Dunure
70 Boy Ken Caterpillar 50ft Launched March-1972 Prentice/Assoc. Fisheries Ltd, Tarbet
71 Aquila Gardner 54ft Launched June-1972 (OB 99) Mr A McLean, Dervaig, Isle of Mull;
Renamed 'Wanderer (CN 142)<\a>
72 Ribbhinn Donn II Gardner 8L3B 63ft Launched 05/04/1973 (SY 371) Messrs McLeod, Scalpay, Harris
73 Prospector Caterpillar D343TJ 55ft Launched 24/09/1973 Messrs Anderson, Dunure;
(N1) In 2010 was for sale
74 Alliance Caterpillar 343 TA 60ft Launched 11/03/1974 (CN 187) Messrs Gillies, Campbeltown
75 Spindrift Scanie Diesel   Launched 22/08/1974 (BA 220) D McLean;
Renamed 'Rose of Sharon' (SY 190);
Renamed 'Boy Cameron' (CY 190);
76 Wanderer Kelvin TBSC8 69ft Launched 10/12/1975 (BA 76) D & K Gibson, Ayr;
Renamed 'Astral'<\a>
77 Devorgilla Kelvin TBSC8 69.75ft Launched 18/03/1978 (BA 67) D Smith & Others, Stranaraer
78 Alison Mary Gardner 8L3B 59ft Launched 14/02/1979 (N 308) Russel, Kilkeel
79 Rose of Sharon Caterpillar 3408 60.75ft Launched 06/12/1979 (N 349) W McBride, Kilkeel
80 Rambling Rose Caterpillar 3408 61ft Launched 12/01/1981 (N 359) C McBride, Kilkeel;
(BCK 21) In 2010 was for sale
81 Susannah SAAB 20ft Launched Sept-1981 Mr Kerrison, Colchester
82 Kingfisher II Ford 38ft Launched 04/04/1985 (BA 149) Mr Medina, Ayr
83 Moyallan Gardner 6LXB 38ft Launched 28/09/1985 (OB 24) N Johnson, Mallaig
84 Britannia V Volvo 50ft Launched 25/08/1986 (FH 121) Messrs Leach & Turner, Cornwall
85 Valaura Gardner 6LYT 44ft Launched April-1987 (BA 256) Messrs D & E McCrindle, Girvan
86 Margarets Caterpillar 3412 – 503HP 70ft Launched 19/03/1988 (LH 232) D Fairnie, Musselburgh
87 Bata A Bhradain 76 H.P. Cummins 4B3.9M x2 41ft Launched April-1989 Camus Mhor Fish Farms, Onich, Fort William
88 Cassandra Cummins 14 M Launched 02/03/1990 B P Nutrition, Lismore, Oban
89 Delta Dawn III Cummins N855M 40ft 01/06/1993 N McAulay, Lewis
90 Catriona Cummins 14 M 01/11/1990 Mull Salmon Ltd, near Ulva
91 Lady Ann Cummins 13 M 01/03/1991 Joseph Johnston & Sons Ltd, Scourie
92 Grace Cummins 8 M 01/07/1991 Joseph Johnston & Sons Ltd, Scourie
93 Pamela Cummins 8 M 01/07/1991 Joseph Johnston & Sons Ltd, Scourie
94 Kimberley Cummins 8 M Launched Joseph Johnston & Sons Ltd, Scourie
95 Maid of Bute Cummins 14 M Launched Kyle’s of Bute Salmon, Tighnabruaich
96 Lady Jean Cummins 15.8 M Launched Stirling Aquatic, near Oban
97 Maid of Ulva Cummins 15.8 M 01/08/1993 Kerrera Fisheries, Oban
98 Lady Sarah Cummins 15.8 M 01/01/1994 Joseph Johnston & Sons Ltd, Scourie
99 Lady Jennifer Cummins 15.8 M 01/05/1994 Lighthouse of Scotland
100 Sea Lion Cummins 15.8 M 01/11/1994 Ardvaar Salmon
101 Lady Gael Cummins 15.8 M 1995 Strathaird Farms, Skye
102 Ribhinn Loch Rog Cummins 12 M 01/10/1995 Marine Harvest McConnell
103 Sheila Vague Cummins 12 M 01/01/1996 Marine Harvest McConnell
104 (Mini Tug)       Gulf Offshore (for oil pollution control)
105 (Mini Tug)       Gulf Offshore (for oil pollution control)
106 (Mini Tug)       Gulf Offshore (for oil pollution control)
107 Loch Voshmid Cummins 15.30 M 01/01/1997 Marine Harvest McConnell
108 Sea Harvester Cummins 15.40 M 01/05/1997 Marine Harvest McConnell
109 Sophie Ann Mermaid Manta II 15.80 M 01/10/1997 Lighthouse of Scotland
110 Dun Ghallain Cummins 15.80 M 01/02/1998 Marine Harvest McConnell
111 Lady Inger Mermaid Mariner 12.00 M 01/07/1998 Lighthouse of Scotland
112 Stolt Iasg Cummins 15.30 M 01/11/1998 Stolt Sea Farm Limited
113 Stolt Reece Cummins 15.30 M 01/03/1999 Stolt Sea Farm Limited
114 Lady Mia Mermaid 16.90 M 01/07/1999 Lighthouse of Scotland
115 Carol Anne Mermaid 16.2 M 01/02/2000 Mr David Pollard, Kilmore, Argyll
116 Ashleanne Mermaid 12.9 M   Hydro Seafoods GSP
117 Salarus Mermaid 12.9 M   Hydro Seafoods GSP
118 Lady Katie Mermaid 9.5 M 01/11/2000 Lighthouse of Scotland
119 Sally Ruth Mermaid 9.5 M 01/11/2000 Lighthouse of Scotland
120 Melissa Mermaid 16.9 M 01/05/2001 Lighthouse of Scotland
121 Kerry Mermaid 12.9 M 01/08/2001 Lighthouse of Scotland
122 Mauy Mermaid 14.9 M 01/12/2001 Aquascot Group Ltd
123 Sidewinder Mermaid 8.5 M 01/06/2002 Myti Mussels
124 Centaur Daewoo 13 M 01/10/2002 Demlane Limited
125 Spanish John II Daewoo 19 M 01/03/2003 Milligan Transport Ltd
126 ADSA III Cummins 15 M 01/07/2003 Alevines y Doradas SA, Spain
127 Un-named Honda 50 7.5 M 01/07/2003 Nigel Burgess
128 Gizzen Briggs Mermaid 13 M 01/03/2004 Highland Fresh Mussels
129 Emily J Daewoo 11.93 M 01/02/2005 (E 123) Simon Jones
130   Honda 7.25 M 01/03/2004  
131 Margaret Sinclair 320HP Daewoo MD1961 20.2 M 2006 Mr Douglas Wilson
132 Sarah Anne        

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