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Cymric

ship


Country of Registry
United Kingdom
Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
schooner

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The Cymric was a schooner ship built in 1893 by the Hall Brothers shipyard in Port Blakely, Washington. Originally constructed for the lumber trade, it later transitioned to the cod fishing industry in Alaska. The ship was known for its speed and durability, making it a successful vessel in various maritime endeavors. The Cymric's history includes several notable incidents, such as surviving a violent storm off the coast of Washington in 1901. In 1914, the ship was sold to Norwegian owners and continued its fishing operations in the North Atlantic. The Cymric's final fate remains unknown, with conflicting reports suggesting it may have been lost at sea or scrapped. Despite its mysterious end, the Cymric is remembered as a well-built and versatile schooner that contributed to the maritime industry during its operational years.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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Cymric
Book The Merchant Schooners: Volume Two
Author Basil Greenhill
Published National Maritime Museum, London,
ISBN 0870214276, 9780870214271
Page 67
Cymric (Beaumaris, 1893, Sail; ON: 101751) Subscribe to view
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Cymric (British Q-ship), sinks British submarine J6 Subscribe to view