The Isles of Scilly Steamship Co Ltd's first ship (1920)
ex Argus.
Built by Bow McLachlan Co Ltd., Paisley.
Launched as Yard Nr 173; 6th December 1904.
224 grt; 130 x 23.2 x 11.5 feet.
Triple expansion steam engine and one single ended boiler operating at 180lbs/sq in pressure supplied by the shipbuilders.
65rhp (650ihp), Design speed 12.5 knots.
Argus was a Fishery Protection Vessel amongst other duties served for the RN.
1920 Renamed Peninnis; ON 144466.
Fitted with triple expansion producing 600 ihp giving 12 knots and armed with 2 x 6pdr's.
1926. February 1926 Peninnis was sold to Alderney Steam Packet Co and renamed Riduna.
1931 Sold for Break-up at Plymouth.
That is 27 years at sea.
Seen here about 1924 leaving St Mary's.
