East Croft

Official Number 63885

The East Croft was an iron ship, built in 1875 by Harland & Wolff at Belfast, for John Gambles of Harrington. She was commanded first by Capt. John Tayler Rimmer, previously of the John Gambles.

From the Cumberland Pacquet newspaper, Thursday, 6th July 1875, page 1 ;

" SHIPLAUNCH :- A new iron ship of 1,350 tons register, and intended for the East Indian and Calcutta trade, which has been built for Mr.John Gambles, of Harrington, was launched last week at Belfast. She was christened the East Croft by Mrs.Rimmer, wife of the captain."

Sources :

1. Record of American and Foreign Shipping, 1885 : - names master as Capt.J.T.Rimmer, owner J.Gambles, registered at Workington.
2. Record of American and Foreign Shipping, 1890 : - names master as Capt.J.T.Rimmer, owner J.Gambles, registered at Workington.
3. Record of American and Foreign Shipping, 1895 : - names master as Capt.J.T.Rimmer, owner G.Graham, registered at Workington.
4. National Maritime Museum has one photo of the East Croft, negative no. P2720.