The Woodcock or Partridge (1,523 grt, 270 ft. long) - probably, though they were very similar to the Magpie
and Vulture. Both ships were built in 1906, came to Burns & Laird Line in 1922,
when G. & J. Burns merged with Laird Line. They were renamed Lairdswood and Lairdsloch
respectively in 1929. The former Partridge was sold for scrap in 1936 while the former Woodcock
was sold in 1930. After WW2 she sailed as the Rena under the Panama flag,
carrying emigrants from Europe to Australia. She lasted until 1952.

The Viper (1,713 grt, 315 ft. long), turbine-driven and capable of 22 knots, was built in 1906
for the Ardrossan-Belfast daylight service. She was withdrawn in 1920 following the unrest in Ireland
and sold to the Isle of Man Steampacket Co. She was renamed Snaefell and remained in service until 1945.

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This page last updated April 13. 2007.