Fate of the Vigilant

**wsteve55** · 08-22-2009

Came across this pic' in my saved stuff,and other than the name of the ship,the "Vigilant", I've no info' of the incident! Anyone here have any?
thanks Steve.

**Spike** · 08-22-2009

Great photo Steve. Is it in Liverpool?

Not sure if its the same ship but I found this.

Launched 1903: ss VIGILANT
ss VIGILANTbuilt by Murdoch & Murray Port Glasgow,
Yard No 191
Engines by David Rowan & Co, GlasgowLast Name: STEADFAST (1952)
Port of Registry: Liverpool
Propulsion: 2 x T3cy 80nhp 500ihp 10kn 2sc
Launched: Friday, 13/02/1903
Built: 1903
Ship Type: salvage/buoy vessel
Tonnage: 344grt 133nrt
Length: 140.2ft
Breadth: 24.2ft
Owner History:
Mersey Docks & Harbour Board, Liverpool
1954 Ronald Fielding, Leeds
Status: Arrived for Scrapping - 17/05/1954

Remarks: Broken up at Dublin

**Harbourm** · 08-22-2009

I believe the vessel on her side was the liner "Empress of Canada" which caught fire and was gutted in the early 1950's.
I think that the foremast of the "Vigilant" is the one that is currently located
alongside the Liver Building.

**Spike** · 08-22-2009

I think The Empress is correct

http://www.merchantnavyofficers.com/empcanada.html

Well done Harbourm

**Harbourm** · 08-22-2009

I think I boobed. The mast alongside the Liver Building is from the "Salvor",
the fireboat and not from "Vigilant". I drove past it last weekend when I was over there and remember seeing the name on the top.

**Trampshipman** · 09-25-2010

Originally Posted by Harbourm

I think I boobed. The mast alongside the Liver Building is from the "Salvor",
the fireboat and not from "Vigilant". I drove past it last weekend when I was over there and remember seeing the name on the top.

I haven`t been around for a while, but just came across your above post whilst browsing.

You quote the `Salvor` as a fireboat. I recall the `William Gregson` as the fireboat permanently berthed alongside St Georges landing stage for quite some time. Was the `Salvor` a fireboat pre `William Gregson` then ? I was of the impression that the `Salvor`
was of the same ilk as the `Vigilant` ie:- a sister salvage vessel. You`ve got me curious now. Anyone ???

**pablo42** · 08-22-2009

Fascinating story.

**wsteve55** · 08-22-2009

Originally Posted by Harbourm

I believe the vessel on her side was the liner "Empress of Canada" which caught fire and was gutted in the early 1950's.
I think that the foremast of the "Vigilant" is the one that is currently located
alongside the Liver Building.

Thanks for that,but any info' on the "Vigilant" anyway??

**gregs dad** · 08-22-2009

Here she is in her normal place at the pier head

**wsteve55** · 08-22-2009

Thanks for that,GD! She must be getting on, now?

**Harbourm** · 08-22-2009

Hi all, If you go to the Unseen Liverpool forum,page 15,post 147, there is a picture from Sirob of the "Salvor" and "Vigilant" at Garston,awaiting their last voyage in 1979. Sad end for two ladies of the sea.

**wsteve55** · 08-24-2009

Originally Posted by Harbourm

Hi all, If you go to the Unseen Liverpool forum,page 15,post 147, there is a picture from Sirob of the "Salvor" and "Vigilant" at Garston,awaiting their last voyage in 1979. Sad end for two ladies of the sea.

Where they ever replaced?

**Trampshipman** · 07-16-2010

Originally Posted by Harbourm

Hi all, If you go to the Unseen Liverpool forum,page 15,post 147, there is a picture from Sirob of the "Salvor" and "Vigilant" at Garston,awaiting their last voyage in 1979. Sad end for two ladies of the sea.

I would love to see those pics of Salvor and Vigilant. Tried the above but failed miserably. Maybe I`m a bit `thick` when it comes to PC`s, but can someone please tell me how to navigate my way to `unseen Liverpool forum` and then to relevant page/ post ? PLEASE !

Ken.

**Oudeis** · 07-16-2010

Originally Posted by Trampshipman

I would love to see those pics of Salvor and Vigilant. Tried the above but failed miserably. Maybe I`m a bit `thick` when it comes to PC`s, but can someone please tell me how to navigate my way to `unseen Liverpool forum` and then to relevant page/ post ? PLEASE !

Ken.

Not so much 'forum' as thread...

http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/sho...verpool/page15

REMEMBER, post 147.

**wsteve55** · 07-17-2010

Originally Posted by Trampshipman

I would love to see those pics of Salvor and Vigilant. Tried the above but failed miserably. Maybe I`m a bit `thick` when it comes to PC`s, but can someone please tell me how to navigate my way to `unseen Liverpool forum` and then to relevant page/ post ? PLEASE !

Ken.

Hi T/MAN,
here's a couple of Sirob's pic's, of ships waiting to be broken up,at Garston! The "Salvor",and the "Vigilant" are in amongst them! The mast of the "Vigilant" is now on the roundabout, next to the Liver buildings.