Johannes Foss

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The Johannes Foss, a wooden barque, 37.31 L x 9.06 B x 4.69 D metres, 373 net or gross tons, or 430 NRT (the available records are in dispute), built 1872 H. Jacobsen. Lillesand, Norway. registered Arendal, Norway. Owner P.J. Josephsen, Arendal, Norway. Captain O.A. Josephsen, ten crew.

While in passage, in ballast, from Liverpool, England, to Arendal, Norway wrecked on the west coast of Scat Ness, Dunrossness on January 14th 1891 during NW Force 9 wind conditions. All of the crew were saved in the vessel's own small boat.