The Agnes Muir was an iron-hulled, full-rigged sailing ship constructed in 1869 by Robert Duncan & Co at Port Glasgow, with yard number 32. Designed for cargo transport, she measured 60.24 meters (197.6 feet) in length, with a beam of 9.82 meters (32.2 feet) and a depth of 6.07 meters (19.9 feet). Her gross register tonnage was 901 GRT, with a net tonnage of 851 NRT, and a cargo capacity of 799 tons under deck. Launched on 13 March 1869, the vessel was built for James Galbraith and partners in Glasgow. Initially operated under Scottish ownership, the Agnes Muir served as a merchant cargo vessel. On 27 July 1874, she was acquired by Killick Martin & Company, a prominent shipping firm. Under their ownership, she was commanded initially by Captain Evan Lloud, though later that year, Captain James Lowe took command, a position he held until the vessel's sale in 1885. During her service with Killick Martin & Company, the Agnes Muir would have participated in transoceanic trade routes typical of the era, utilizing her full-rigged sailing capabilities for efficient cargo transport. In 1885, she was sold to E. Tobias in Germany and was renamed Adele, marking a new chapter in her maritime career. Her subsequent ownership changed hands several times; in 1899, she was sold to Lübken of Elsfleth, Germany, and later in 1903, she was acquired by Aktieselskabet Adele, based in Tønsberg, Norway. These changes reflect her continued utility and adaptability as a cargo vessel through the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Agnes Muir’s construction and operational history exemplify the robust design and global reach of iron sailing ships of her era, contributing to international trade before the dominance of steam-powered vessels. Her longevity and multiple ownerships underscore her significance as a representative example of late 19th-century full-rigged merchant ships.

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