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May I suggest that you navigate the site re Sunderland data via the index on page 001. On this page I will continue to advise such data as I have located about the shipbuilders of Sunderland, U.K. & expand upon the data already available on site. A list of the Sunderland built vessels referenced in these pages is at the top of page 040. A list of the Sunderland shipbuilders referenced in these pages is a little lower on page 040. Copyright? (66 + 7 + 4 + 12 = 89) Test. Do you want to make a comment? A site guestbook is here. Corrections in any of the material which follows, however tiny, would be most welcome. And additions, of course!  WILLIAM DOXFORD (1840/1875?) WILLIAM DOXFORD & SONS, LIMITED (1875?/1961) WILLIAM DOXFORD & SONS (SHIPBUILDERS) LIMITED (OF COX GREEN, THEN PALLION, SUNDERLAND) This is the 4th 'Doxford' page, made necessary by the increasing number of listings re 'Doxford' built vessels. The first page, with the first 100 vessels, is available here. And the 2nd & 3rd pages, also with 100 vessels, are here & here. Build lists? A list of 'Doxford' built vessels is now on site, at page 143. Miramar lists, (highest hull number on page). It used to be that you could click on the links that follow & get to the relevant Miramar page. But no longer! The new procedure must be to go to Miramar (here) & log in (you must be registered to view any page). And once you are logged in, return to this page & all the following links should work for you:- 30, 60, 108, 119, 149, 179, 209, 239, 270, 299, 329, 362, 389, 419, 450, 495, 515, 546, 594, 627, 656, 686, 716, 746, 792, 818, 889, 870. (889) And a list of all of the Doxford built vessels is here (including those built at the Doxford yard in its later years after it was taken over) thanks to Fred Gooch & John Bage. Names of just a few more of the vessels constructed by William Doxford & Sons of Sunderland - as I happen to spot references to them. In a table in build date sequence. And alphabetic within a year. But just a start! 301 Trelissick 5386 (or 5388) tons Hull 769 183107 5424433 Kinross 1949 A cargo ship. Per 1 (image, Trelissick, & -01 thru -05), 2 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 135.0 metres (443 ft.) long overall, 128.0 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 12 1/2 (or 13) knots. Built for The Hain Steamship Co., Ltd., of London (which company previously was of St. Ives, Cornwall, until purchased by P&O in 1917). The vessel was sold in 1963, for £112,000, to 'Chiao Mao Enterprises Limited', of Hong Kong, & renamed Kinross. In 1972, the vessel was sold to 'Yick Fung Shipping & Enterprises Co. Ltd.' of Mogadishu, Somalia, with no change of vessel name. And in 1974, again with no change of vessel name, the ship was sold to 'China Ocean Shipping Co.' of Shanghai, China. Miramar advise that the vessel was deleted from the lists in 1992. WWW data about the vessel is most limited. Can you correct the above or add anything? 302 Trelyon 5414 (or 5415) tons Hull 767 183048 5397094 Yunglutation Hua Shan 1949 A cargo ship. Per A (e-Bay, 1949 Trelyon article), 1 (New Zealand), 2 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 135.0 metres (443 ft.) long overall, 128.0 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 12 1/2 or 13 knots. There was an article about the vessel, I read, in Vol. 69 of 'Sea Breezes', in 1995. Built for The Hain Steamship Co., Ltd., of London (which company previously was of St. Ives, Cornwall, until purchased by P&O in 1917). The vessel visited Auckland, New Zealand, 3 times between Oct. 1950 & Jun. 1961. The ship was sold, in 1963, to 'Chiao Mao Enterprises Ltd.', of Hong Kong, & renamed Yunglutation. In 1974, the vessel was sold to 'Yick Fung Shipping & Enterprises Co. Ltd.' of Mogadishu, Somalia, with no change of vessel name. And sold again, later in 1974, to 'China Ocean Shipping Co.' (COSCO), of Shanghai, China, & renamed Hua Shan. Miramar used to indicate that Hua Shan was owned by the Chinese Government. The vessel was deleted from the lists in 1992. But where & when broken up I have not read. WWW data about the vessel is most limited. Anything you can add? 303 British Diplomat 6155 tons Hull 781 184275 1950 A tanker. Per 1 (image, British Diplomat, & -02 & -03), 2 (image, it is there! at least when this page was updated in Nov. 2011), 3 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 128.9 metres long overall, 123.7 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 11 knots. Built for British Tanker Co. Ltd. ('Tanker'), of London. Tanker, the ship owning & operating subsidiary of British Petroleum Company, Ltd., was later (1956) restyled as 'BP Tanker Company Ltd.' The vessel visited Auckland, New Zealand once, on Feb. 20, 1958. On Dec. 21, 1961, the vessel arrived at the Grays, Essex, ship breaking facilities of T. W. Ward Ltd., to be broken up. No WWW word about her service history indeed no WWW word about the ship at all! Anything you can add? 304 Dartmoor 7657 (or 5324) tons Hull 771 183156 5400920 Archon Serafim 1950 A cargo ship. Per 1 (image, Dartmoor), 2 & 3 (images & data, Archon Serafim), 4 (history, Runciman, Moor Line), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 135.5 metres long overall, 128.0 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 12 1/2 knots, signal letters SVQR. Sister to Exmoor. Built for Moor Line Ltd., of Newcastle, Walter Runciman & Co. Ltd., the managers. It would seem that the vessel became uneconomic to operate, & in 1962 the vessel was sold to 'Panormitis Cia SA', of Piraeus, Greece, & renamed Archon Serafim. Have seen a reference to the vessel being a 'D. Lemos' ship. They were the managers perhaps? From Mar. 10, 1971, the vessel was laid up at Piraeus. On Jan. 22, 1973 the vessel left Piraeus under tow. And on Jan. 30, 1973, the vessel arrived at the Halic, Istanbul, ship breaking facilities of Avram Kohen Bozmacilik Sirketi, to be broken up. WWW data is limited. Anything you can add? 305 Exmoor 5324 (or 7633) tons Hull 773 183199 5027522 Astir 1950 A cargo ship. Per 1 (image, Exmoor, also -01 & -03), 2 (history, Runciman, Moor Line), 3 (1953 tow of Essex Trader), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 136.4 metres long overall, 128.0 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 12 1/2 knots. Sister to Dartmoor. Built for Moor Line Ltd., of Newcastle, Walter Runciman & Co. Ltd., the managers. In early 1953, the vessel towed Essex Trader to Colombo, Sri Lanka, when she had lost her propeller & was drifting helplessly. A data 'snippet' advises that early in its life the vessel was chartered by the Nuffield Organization. Dartmoor, the vessel's sister, became uneconomic to operate, & was sold in 1962. It is likely that the same situation applied to Exmoor, which also was sold in 1962, to 'Astir Cia Naviera SA', of Beirut, Lebanon, & renamed Astir. On Apl. 17, 1972, the vessel left Singapore Roads for its final voyage to Chinese ship breakers. And on May 13, 1972, the vessel arrived at Shanghai, China, to be broken up. WWW data re the vessel is most limited. Anything you can add? 306 King City 5593 tons Hull 776 181154 5187516 Panagiotis Xilas Leon 1950 A cargo ship. Per 1 (model, King City), 2 & 3 (images King City), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 132.9 metres long overall, 126.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 12 1/2 knots. Built for Leeds Shipping Co. Ltd. ('Leeds'), of Bideford, Devon, & registered there. Leeds was owned by Sir William Reardon Smith & Sons Ltd., of Cardiff. A good ship in which to serve, it would seem. Malcolm Scott advises. The vessel was sold, in 1966, to 'Rimnes Cia Naviera SA', of Piraeus, Greece, & renamed Panagiotis Xilas. Miramar used to reference 'J. P. Xilas' (Xilas Shipping), the owner/manager perhaps? In 1971 or 1972, the vessel was sold to 'Vigli Maritime Co. Ltd.' ('Vigli'), of Famagusta, Cyprus, & renamed Leon. On Oct. 23, 1978, the vessel arrived at the Villanueva y Geltru, Spain, ship breaking facilities of 'Salvamento y Demolicion Naval', to be broken up. Can you help with more data. 307 La Sierra 6183 (or 6189) tons Hull 775 183247 5085873 Dan Fodio Fos Kronos II Kronos I 1950 A cargo ship with bridge amidships. Per 1 (data, 55% down), 2 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 141.5 metres long overall, 132.7 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 14 knots, signal letters MFRF. Owned by Buries Markes Ltd. More than one fleet vessel of that name however & data most limited. The vessel was sold, in 1959, to Nigerian National Shipping Line Ltd., of Lagos, Nigeria, & renamed Dan Fodio. In 1974, the vessel was sold to Exeter Navigation Co. Ltd. ('Exeter'), of Limassol, Cyprus, & renamed Fos. The vessel, still owned by Exeter it would see, was renamed Kronos II in 1978 & later that same year Kronos I. I think that is the sequence as at Miramar, but the sequence may be reversed. How strange! Maybe related to this vessel? And to S. C. Vazeos, of Piraeus, Greece, the manager? The vessel was broken up, at Gadani Beach, Pakistan, in Oct. 1978. Can anybody help with more data? 308 Polamhall 5507 tons Hull 772 180090 5333268 Sokorri Panaghia Grigoroussa Buena Ventura II 1950 A cargo ship, 'of the complete superstructure type, with forecastle, cruiser stern and soft nosed stem'. Per 1 (1961 grounding ref.), 2 [West Hartlepool Polamhall (3)], 3 (ref. 'newcastle steam ship', 02/06/2008), 4, 5 & 6 (all images, Polamhall), 7 (image, Panaghia Grigoroussa), 8 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 136.5 metres long overall, 128.2 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, 447 ft. 9 in. overall, speed of 12 1/2 knots. Built for West Hartlepool Steam Navigation Co. Ltd. ('Hartlepool'), of West Hartlepool. The 3rd fleet vessel of the name. Ken Bromley, who served aboard the ship in 1956, refers to the vessel being 'newcastle steam ship co'. Can anybody explain that reference? Was 'Newcastle' associated perhaps with Hartlepool or maybe was a subsidiary of Hartlepool? Dry-docking & general repairs, in 1952, at 'Harland & Wolff Ltd.', of Belfast.  In 1961, Brian Joyce, 5th engineer, & Peter W. (William) Finnie, 3rd officer, both aged 23, were fined £50 each for stealing 25 bottles of whisky from the ship, when at New Orleans. The ship really carried 25 or more bottles of whisky? Doubtless used for medicinal purposes! In Dec. 1961, the vessel suffered an engine failure & was grounded off Walvis Bay, S. Africa. The vessel was re-floated & towed to Walvis Bay for repairs. The vessel was sold, in 1962, to 'Socoa Shipping Co. Ltd.', of Monrovia, Liberia, & renamed Sokorri. In 1971, the vessel was sold to 'Virgo Shipping Co. Ltd.' of Famagusta, Cyprus, & renamed Panaghia Grigoroussa. Had engine trouble off Cowes on Oct. 14, 1972. The vessel was sold again, in 1975, to 'Manites Cia. Naviera S.A.', of Panama, & renamed Buena Ventura II. In Feb. 1977, the vessel arrived at the Gadani Beach, Pakistan, ship breaking facilities of 'Indus Importers', to be broken up. A Google books 'snippet' reads, however, that the vessel was sold to Taiwanese ship-breakers for about $103 per Ltd. Can you add anything? 309 Treloske 5386 (or 5388) tons Hull 774 183219 Yungfutary 1950 A cargo ship. Per 1 (image Treloske, & -01, -02, -03), 2 (fine image Treloske, 5th image down), 3 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 135.0 metres (442 ft. 11 in.) long overall, 128.0 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, (419 ft. 7 in.), speed of 12 1/2 knots. Built for The Hain Steamship Co. Ltd., of London. Who had earlier owned 3 ships of the identical name. The vessel was engaged, in part at least, in the transport of grain from Australia to Japan. In 1963, the vessel was sold to 'Chiao Mao Enterprises Ltd.', of Hong Kong, 'Yick Fung Shipping & Enterprises Co. Ltd.' the managers, & renamed Yungfutary. On Jul. 26, 27, or 28, 1968, (have read all three dates), the vessel, en route from Shanghai to Singapore with a general cargo, with a crew of 42 all told, ran aground in high seas at Breaker Rock, off the coast of Fukien Province, China. 300 miles NE of Hong Kong. The vessel both burned & was wrecked there. I have not read the detailed circumstances. There was no loss of life, all 42 aboard being rescued by Chinese patrol boats. WWW data about the vessel is most modest. Can anybody help with more data? 310 British Builder 8699 tons Hull 782 184397 1951 A tanker. Per 1 (1954 tow details, 30% down), 2 & 3 (images), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 149.3 metres long overall, 143.3 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 11 1/2 knots. Built for British Tanker Co. Ltd., later restyled as BP Tanker Co. Ltd., of  London. I read that the vessel broke her crankshaft on Aug. 18, 1954 off Albany, Western Australia. She was towed back into Albany & was towed from there to Aden by British Merit. There she loaded a full cargo of crude for the U.K. & was towed all the way home (except for passage of the Suez Canal handled by tugs) by British Baron, which was equipped with a towing winch. She reached the Isle of Grain, Kent, on Nov. 28, 1954 & after the discharge of her cargo, was towed to Doxford's at Sunderland for repairs. The distance covered during the tow was about 9,700 miles & is one of the longest on record by tankers. It would appear that the ship's engine was designed to be naturally aspirated, & upgrading the engines to charged or blown likely increased stress on the crankshaft. On Sep. 1, 1963, the vessel arrived at the Bruges, Belgium, ship breaking facilities of 'Brugse Scheepssloperij' to be broken up. WWW data about the vessel is most modest. Can anybody help with more data? 311 British Craftsman 8697 tons Hull 783 184438 1951 A tanker. Per 1 (image, it is there, as this page is updated in Nov. 2011!), 2 & 3 (images, also -03), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 149.3 metres long overall, 143.3 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 11 1/2 knots. The vessel was initially powered by a Doxford four-cylinder engine, but later, in 1953, it was converted by the installation of a 'Doxford Accumulator Fuel Injection System'. Built for British Tanker Co. Ltd., of London, later restyled as BP Tanker Co. Ltd. Visited Auckland, New Zealand, on Sep. 5, 1951. I read, in a snippet of data, that the vessel ran aground near Stockholm in or before 1955. It would seem that the vessel was, in 1958, anchored for 6 months off the south coast of England. The vessel was sold to German ship breakers 'at the good price of £15 per ton light displacement' & on Sep. 2, 1964 arrived at the Hamburg, Germany, facilities of 'Eisen u.Metall AG', to be broken up. WWW data about the vessel is almost non-existent. Can anybody help with more data? 312 Charlton Venus 11022 tons Hull 792 184550 5225617 Marivenus Manuella 1951 A tanker. Per 1 (image Charlton Venus), 2 ('Charlton Steam Shipping' but passenger vessels only listed), 3 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 164.3 metres long overall, 153.9 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 13 1/2 knots. Built for Charlton Steam Shipping Co. Ltd., of London, a subsidiary of Chandris Lines since 1945. Ray Christie, a site visitor advises (thanks!), that Richard Purvis, Ray's uncle, was the Captain of Charlton Venus until her sale in 1961 & indeed was present, representing the future owners, during her construction at Sunderland. Now there were, I know, periods when cargoes of oil products were scarce & during those periods tankers would be laid up or forced to seek other cargoes. Ray advises in this regard that Charlton Venus carried grain from Texas to both Rotterdam & Antwerp & in 1958 carried cargoes of wine from Chile to Rouen, & also to Sète, both in France. Wine to France? How extraordinary! The vessel was sold, in 1961, to 'Armadores Internacional SA', of Monrovia, Liberia, & renamed Marivenus. The vessel was sold again, in 1966, to Nicos J. Vardinoyannis (1931/1973), of Greece (Crete probably), & renamed Manuella, Varaima Shipping Agency Ltd., or Varnima Corp., the managers? Along with Ioanna V, the vessel was used, in 1966, to break the Rhodesian oil blockade, carrying (or maybe trying to carry) Iranian crude oil to Beira, Mozambique for onward shipping by pipeline to Rhodesia. Can anyone tell us exactly what happened? A boarding party from British frigate HMS Berwick boarded her on Apl. 10, 1966, 150 miles SE of Beira, the boarding being permitted by a United Nations resolution. The vessel was diverted away from Beira, I read, & had its Greek status revoked. The cargo maybe was landed at Durban? What then happened to the vessel & her captain? On Apl. 20, 1979, the vessel arrived at the Castellon, Spain, ship breaking facilities of 'I.M.Varela Davalillo' to be broken up. Can anybody help with more data? 313 Wanderer 8150 tons Hull 790 183818 5385900 Cleopatra Chung Thai 1951 A cargo ship. Per 1 [Thos. & Jas. Harrison, Wanderer (3)], 2 (image Wanderer, also -02, -05, -07, -10, -11, -13 & -15), 3 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). Built for Charente Steamship Co. Ltd., of Liverpool (Harrison Line). 140.3 metres long overall, 132.8 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 12 or 13 knots, built on the shelter deck principle with raised forecastle, crew housed amidships, & some passenger capacity, (likely 12). Sister to Arbitrator & Wayfarer. A builder's model of the vessel was sold at Bonhams, New Bond Street, London, for £6,200, on Jan. 21, 2003. In 1970, the vessel was sold to Tricia Shipping Co. Ltd., of Famagusta, or maybe of Nicosia, Cyprus, & renamed Cleopatra. In 1974, the vessel was sold again, to 'Chung Lien Nav. Co. SA', of Panama, (have also read of Monrovia, Liberia) & renamed Chung Thai. On Sep. 9, 1974, the vessel arrived at the Masan, South Korea (now part of Unified Changwon City), ship breaking facilities of Dongkuk Steel Mills Co. Ltd., to be broken up. There really is very little WWW available data about such a relatively recent vessel. Anything you can add? 314 Wayfarer 8150 (or 8032) tons Hull 786 183811 5386980 Mitera Zafira 1951 A freighter. Per 1 (data), 2 [Thos. & Jas. Harrison, Wayfarer (3)], 3 (data, images, Mitera Zafira), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). Built for Charente Steamship Co. Ltd., of Liverpool (Harrison Line). 140.3 metres long overall, 460 ft. 5 in., 132.8 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 12 or 13 knots, built on the shelter deck principle with raised forecastle, crew housed amidships, & some passenger capacity (likely 12). Sister to Arbitrator & Wanderer. In 1972, the vessel was sold to 'Cassiopeian Shipping Co. Ltd.', of Famagusta, Cyprus, (A. & G. Kyrtatas the manager?) & renamed Mitera Zafira. On Mar. 7 or 8, 1973, while en route from Ashod, Israel, (S. of Tel Aviv), to Romania with a cargo of iron ore, the vessel grounded & caught fire 2 miles off Costinesti, near Constanza, on the Black Sea coast of Romania. The vessel was abandoned & sank on Mar. 16, 1973. But.... I have also read a) that it ran aground & simultaneously caught fire only on Mar. 15/16, 1973, & b) it was carrying phosphates, which ex Ashod seems to be more likely than iron ore. Anything you can add? 315 Caltex Calcutta 8523 (or 8527) tons Hull 789 184703 5505833 1952 A tanker. Per 1 (data, Caltex Calcutta), 2 (image, Caltex Calcutta, also -02 thru -04), 3 (image, Caltex Calcutta), 4 ('Overeas Tankship' history), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). Built for 'Overseas Tankship (U.K.) Ltd.' ('Tankship'), of London, part of a company which began in 1936 as a joint venture between the Texas Company (Texaco) & Standard Oil of California (Chevron Corporation), under the name of the California Texas Oil Company. Tankship later became Texaco Overseas Tankship Limited. Designed for trading in the Indian Ocean, transporting petroleum products from Bahrein, to India, Pakistan, Ceylon & East Africa with a native crew. One of 4 similar vessels built by Doxford. 149.5 metres long overall (491 ft. 0 in.), 141.7 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 14 (or 13 1/2) knots, 'designed for refined products but more importantly .. fitted with heating coils to enable them to carry lube oils.' A long list of ports visited (mainly from 1, but the data seems bo longer to be there) - U.S. Gulf ports, Fiji, Melbourne, (6 months on Australian coastal service based at Botany Bay), Auckland etc., New Zealand, (visited Auckland 3 times between Dec. 23, 1954 & Jun. 3, 1956), Port Elizabeth, East London & Cape Town in S. Africa, Bahrein & Abadan, Mombasa, Colombo, Madras, & (yes!) Calcutta in the Indian Ocean. Thru the Suez canal many times. At Galveston, Texas, in Mar. 1966 to repair damage that resulted from a hurricane. It sounds like it was a happy ship in which to serve. On Jan. 15, 1967, the vessel arrived at the Mihara, Japan, ship breaking facilities of Matsukura, to be broken up. WWW data re the vessel is really quite modest. Can you add to or correct the above? 316 Caltex Kenya 8523 tons Hull 784 184594 5058521 Texaco Kenya 1952 A tanker. Per 1 (2nd image down, a fine painting of Caltex Kenya at sea. Have not spotted who painted it.), 2 (data, Caltex Kenya) 3 (image, also -01), 4 ('Overeas Tankship' history), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). Built for 'Overseas Tankship (U.K.) Ltd.' ('Tankship'), of London, part of a company which began in 1936 as a joint venture between the Texas Company (Texaco) & Standard Oil of California (Chevron Corporation), under the name of the California Texas Oil Company. The first of 4 similar vessels built by Doxford. 149.5 metres long overall (490 ft. 6 in.), 141.7 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 14 (or 13 knots, 13 3/4 knots at trials). Launched by Lady Gilmour Jenkins. Designed for trading in the Indian Ocean, & specifically transported petroleum products from Bahrein, Persian Gulf, to East Africa it would appear. With a native crew. Tankship later became Texaco Overseas Tankship Limited & ownership passed to that name in 1967. The vessel ran into heavy weather & sustained substantial damage, I read in a 'snippet', while en route in 1967 from San Francisco to Manila, Philippines. In 1968, the vessel was renamed Texaco Kenya. And in 1969 the vessel was transferred to Texaco Panama Inc., of Monrovia, Liberia, with no change of vessel name. On Oct. 30, 1971, the vessel arrived at the Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ship breaking facilities of 'Ta Zong Steel & Iron Co. Ltd.', to be broken up. WWW data re the vessel is modest. Can you add to or correct the above? 317 Caltex Tanganyika 8523 tons Hull 787 184642 5505877 1952 A tanker. Per 1 (data, Caltex Tanganyika), 2 (image, also -02), 3 ('Overeas Tankship' history), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). Built for 'Overseas Tankship (U.K.) Ltd.' ('Tankship'), of London, part of a company which began in 1936 as a joint venture between the Texas Company (Texaco) & Standard Oil of California (Chevron Corporation), under the name of the California Texas Oil Company. Tankship later became Texaco Overseas Tankship Limited. Designed for trading in the Indian Ocean, transporting petroleum products from Bahrein, to India, Pakistan, Ceylon & East Africa with a native crew. One of 4 similar vessels built by Doxford. 149.5 metres long overall (490 ft. 6 in.), 141.7 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 14 (or 13 or 13 1/2 knots, 13 3/4 knots at trials). In Oct. 1966, the vessel arrived at the Hirao, Japan, ship breaking facilities of Matsukura, to be broken up. WWW data re the vessel is modest. Can you add to or correct the above? 318 British Envoy 11349 tons Hull 798 185985 Clyde Envoy British Envoy 1953 A tanker. Per 1 (ref. Avocet Rock, 55% down), 2 (image, British Envoy at the official opening of the oil refinery at Kwinana, nr. Perth, Western Australia, in 1955?, & -01), 3 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 166.7 metres long, 525.5 ft., speed of 13 1/2 knots. Built for British Tanker Co. Ltd. ('Tanker'), of London. Tanker, the ship owning & operating subsidiary of British Petroleum Company, Ltd., was later restyled as 'BP Tanker Company Ltd.' ('Tanker2'). I presume that the vessel would have carried petroleum products from the Persian Gulf. In 1958, the vessel was transferred? to 'BP Clyde Tanker Company Ltd.' & renamed Clyde Envoy. In 1963, the vessel became owned by Tanker2 & the name reverted to British Envoy. It would seem that in 1964, the vessel ran onto Avocet Rock, off Yemen, 18 miles NNW of Abu Ali islands at the S. end of the Red Sea. At 14.22.8N/42.41.32E. And 'sustained serious bottom damage and had to go back to a drydock (Genoa) for repairs.' No data available however, about the circumstances. The vessel arrived at Inverkeithing, Firth of Forth, Scotland, on Apl. 4, 1970, to be broken up. As you can see from the scarcity of links above, the WWW record for the vessel is most limited. Anything to add? 319 Diplomat 8202 (or 8200) tons Hull 794 185463 5090488 Antonios 1953 A freighter. Per 1 [Harrison, Diplomat (3)], 2 (Harrison, data, image Diplomat) & 3 (image, Diplomat), 4 (image, Diplomat, also -02, -05, -06), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). Turbine powered. 141.3 metres long overall, 132.7 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 13 knots, 4 masts. Built for Charente Steamship Co. Ltd., of Liverpool (Harrison Line). Registered at Liverpool. The vessel was sold, in 1972, to Dioskouri Shipping Co. Ltd., of  Famagusta, Cyprus, & renamed Antonios. And was sold again, in 1976, to Tamassos Shipping Co. SA, also of Famagusta, with no change of vessel name. On Aug. 8, 1980, the vessel arrived at the Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ship breaking facilities of Mao Chen Iron & Steel Co. to be broken up. Can anybody tell us more? 320 Jersey Spray 5488 tons Hull 797 185913 5167695 Lake Pennask Jag Rakshak Dimitrakis Kim Lita Lita 1 Rita 1 1953 A diesel freighter. Per 1 (Morel, Jersey Spray), 2 (image, Lake Pennask), 3 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 145.6 metres long overall, 128.0 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, 420 ft., speed of 12 1/2 or 13 knots. A vessel which had many names. Built for Morel Limited, of London & Cardiff. The 'Morel' family originated in Jersey, Channel Islands, hence 'Jersey' in the name. In 1956, the 'Morel' fleet of 3 vessels was sold & the company was wound up, (Jersey Dawn & Jersey Mist were the other two vessels), Jersey Spray being sold, on Mar. 25, 1956,  to Canadian interests, for about £840,000. The new owners would seem to have been 'Lake Pennask Shipping Co. Ltd.', of Glasgow & Vancouver, Canada, a subsidiary of 'Western Canada Steamship Co. Ltd.' ('Western'), also of Glasgow, & renamed Lake Pennask. 'Lyle Shipping Co. Ltd.',  of Glasgow & Canada, were the managers. Early in 1958, the vessel was converted by the addition of adjustable wooden decks in each of her 5 holds, which permitted her to carry 900 cars from U.K. to U.S.A., where previously she could carry 250-300 only. Engine repairs in 1960. It would seem that she was transferred, in 1963, into the direct ownership of  Western, with no change of name. Later in 1963, the vessel was sold to 'Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd.', of Bombay, India, & renamed Jag Rakshak. In 1965, the vessel was sold to 'Compañía Maritima Halki SA', of Piraeus, Greece, & renamed Dimitrakis. In 1968, the vessel was sold to 'General Nav. SA', (Nav. means Navigation?) of Mogadishu, Somalia, J. D. Criticos the manager?, with no change of name. In 1973, the vessel was sold to 'Travery SA', also of Mogadishu, no change of manager, & renamed Kim. In 1975, the vessel was acquired by 'Li-Ta Shipping Co. (Pte.) Ltd.' ('Li-Ta'), of Singapore, & renamed Lita. Li-Ta renamed the vessel Lita 1 in 1977, likely registered at Panama. From Feb. 7, 1978, the vessel was laid up at Jakarta, Indonesia. In 1979, the vessel was sold to 'Bective Shipping Corp.', of Panama, & renamed Rita 1. In 1983, the vessel was broken up by unnamed ship breakers at Jakarta. Can anybody tell us more? 321 Sylvafield 11243 tons Hull 796 169249 5347219 Georgian Valour 1953 A tanker. Which would seem to have had quite a short life. Per 1 (ref. to 1963 refit, Sylvafield), 2 (image, Sylvafield, the correct one? & -01), 3 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 166.7 metres long overall, 157.0 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 13 1/2 knots. Built for Northern Petroleum Tank Steamship Co. Ltd., of Newcastle, owned by 'Hunting & Son Ltd.'. On Dec. 19, 1963, the vessel arrived for a refit at Smiths Docks, Tyneside. In 1965, the vessel was sold to 'Pantheon Corporation', of Liberia, & renamed Georgian Valour. On Aug. 18, 1967, (I think that is the correct year), John Panthos, Captain of Georgian Valour, was fined $500 in a Sorel, Quebec, Canada, court for discharging oil into the St. Lawrence River. On Sep. 16, 1971, Miramar advises me, the vessel arrived at the Bilbao, Spain, ship breaking facilities of 'Hierros Ardes' to be broken up. WWW data is, as you can see from the above, essentially non-existent re this vessel. Can anybody tell us more? 322 Aghia Marina 6498 tons Hull 803 5004661 Brazen Eagle 1954 A cargo ship. Per 1 (data & image), 2 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 147.5 metres long overall, 137.3 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 13 1/2 knots. Owned by 'Porto Blanco Cia. Nav. S.A.' of Syros, Greece, but registered Panama. The vessel was sold, in 1964, to 'Cia de Nav. Golfo Azul SA', of Syra, Greece, with no change of vessel name. The vessel was sold again in 1971, again with no change of vessel name, to 'Aghia Marina Maritima SA', also of Syra. In 1979, the vessel was sold again, to Eagle Star Maritime Co. Ltd., of Panama City, Panama, & renamed Brazen Eagle. On Jun. 15, 1980. the vessel arrived at the Gadani Beach, Pakistan, ship breaking facilities of Alam Trading Co. Ltd., to be broken up. Demolition commenced on Aug. 20, 1980. WWW data is most limited. Can you add anything more? 323 Barrister 8366 (or 8365) tons Hull 802 185501 5037371 George Georgy 1954 A cargo ship. Per 1 [Thos. & Jas. Harrison, Barrister (5)], 2 (image, Barrister, also -03, -04, -07 & -08), 3 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 141.4 metres long overall, 463 ft. 10 in., 132.7 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 13 knots. Built for Charente Steam Ship Co. Ltd., of Liverpool, ('Harrison Line') owned & managed by Thos. & Jas. Harrison Ltd., of Liverpool. In 1974, the vessel was sold, for about £510,000, to Empire Maritime Ltd. ('Empire'), of Monrovia, Liberia, delivered at Manchester & renamed George. Empire, it would seem was Greek owned. It was sold again, in 1976, to 'Panormitis Marine Co. Ltd.', of Limassol, Cyprus, & renamed Georgy. The vessel was laid up, at Piraeus, Greece, from Feb. 19, 1977 to May 6, 1984. And then was sold to Spanish ship breakers to be broken up. The vessel arrived, prior to Jun. 2, 1984, at the Castellon, Spain, ship breaking facilities of 'Isaac Manuel Varela Davalillo'. Actual break up is said to have commenced on Jun. 1, 1984. WWW data about the vessel is most limited. Can you add anything? 324 Border Lass 11344 (or 11343) tons Hull 800 169255 5048409 Mikrasiatis Juanita 1 1954 A tanker. Per 1 (30% down), 2 (fine image), 3 (image), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 166.7 metres long overall, 157.0 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 13 1/2 knots. Owned by 'Lowland Tanker Company Limited' ('Lowland'), of Newcastle, Common Brothers Management Ltd., the managers. A 'BP' tanker, it would seem, since Lowland was 50% owned by The British Petroleum Company (with the other 50% being split equally by 'Jardine Matheson' & 'Common Brothers Ltd.'), Lowland being formed to operate 10 chartered tankers, presumably including Border Lass. In 1970, the vessel was sold to 'Eretria Development Corp SA', ('Eretria'), of Chios, Greece, 'Vlassopulos Shipping Enterprises' of Greece the managers?, & renamed Mikrasiatis. In 1974, Eretria renamed the vessel  Juanita 1. On Aug. 29, 1974 the vessel arrived at the Split, Yugoslavia, ship breaking facilities of 'Brodospas' to be broken up. Need more data! 325 Journalist 8366 tons Hull 801 185487 5176294 Aghia Thalassini Elissar 1954 A cargo ship. Per 1 (Thos. & Jas. Harrison, Journalist), 2, 3 & 4 (all images, also -01), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 141.4 metres long overall, 132.7 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 13 1/2 knots. Built for Thos. & Jas. Harrison's Charente Steamship Co. Ltd., of Liverpool. Was on West Indies service in 1969, but was transferred to East Africa service from Jan. 1970. In 1973, the vessel was sold to Neptune Shipping Co. Ltd., of Famagusta, Cyprus, & renamed Aghia Thalassini. The vessel sailed between Cuba & Mediterranean & N. European ports, before transfer to Asian routes in 1976. In 1976, the vessel became owned by 'Lamyra Cia. Naviera SA', of Panama City, Panama. Served Kuwait, Bedi & Piraeus. Dates here. Became Greek registered in 1979. In 1981, the vessel was sold to Lebanese owners, registered at Beirut, renamed Elissar & traded in the Mediterranean. Dates here. On Jan. 28, 1982, the vessel left Beirut, Lebanon, for Gadani Beach, Pakistan, & on Feb. 18, 1982 it arrived at the 'Karim Shipbreaking Industries Ltd.' ship breaking facilities there to be broken up. Actual demolition commenced on Apl. 11, 1982. Much of the above data is presented courtesy of Peter Hadfield, whom we sincerely thank. Anything you can add? 326 Defender 8367 tons Hull 809 187116 5087572 Euromariner 1955 A cargo ship. Per 1 [Thos. & Jas. Harrison, Defender (2)], 2, & 3 (images, Defender, also -02, -04, -09), 4 (fine image & data, Euromariner), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 141.3 metres long overall, (463 ft. 10 in.), 132.7 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 13 knots, with a shortened forecastle. Built for Thos. & Jas. Harrison Ltd., (Charente Steamship Co. Ltd.). In 1975, the vessel was sold to 'Polimaris Maritime Corp.', of Greece, with 'Thenamaris Maritime Inc.', the managers & renamed Euromariner. Later (when I wonder?) the vessel was sold to 'Euromaris Maritime Corporation' ('Euromaris'), of Panama, (Thenamaris Maritime Inc., stayed as managers). On Jul. 20, 1977, the vessel suffered engine damage off Barranquilla, Colombia, & was scrapped at nearby Cartagena, Columbia, later that year. Indeed Euromaris sold the vessel in 1977 to be broken up & on Sep. 23, 1977, the vessel arrived at Cartagena, for that purpose. This listing is incomplete. Limited data has so far been located. Anything you can add? 327 Dona Evgenia 11208 tons Hull 804 5110331 Evgenia Evgenia I 1955 A tanker. Per 1 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 164.3 metres long overall, 153.9 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 13 1/2 knots. Built for 'Compania Panamena Europea Navegacion Limitada', of Panama, (Chandris Limited, the managers or maybe the owners). In 1960, the vessel was sold to 'Prometheus Nav. Co. Ltd.' ('Prometheus'), of Piraeus, Greece, & renamed Evgenia. Chandris still the managers. While still owned by Prometheus, the vessel was registered at Monrovia, Liberia, in 1979, & also in 1979 was renamed Evgenia I. On Feb. 19, 1983 the vessel arrived at the Gadani Beach, near Karachi, Pakistan, ship breaking facilities of 'Zulfiqar Metal' to be broken up. Actual break up commenced on Mar. 27, 1983. WWW data is non-existent. Can you add anything? An image? 328 Dona Myrto 11209 (or 11378) tons Hull 810 5092266 Al Nabila 1955 A tanker. Per 1 (brief New Zealand ref.), 2 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 164.3 metres long overall, 153.9 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 13 1/2 knots. Built for 'Compania Panamena Europea Navegacion Limitada', of Panama, (Chandris Limited, the managers or maybe the owners). While I have not spotted the date (likely in 1956 or thereabouts however), the vessel was in collision, at night, with World Sea, off Willemstad, Curaçao, off the coast of Venezuela. A court case resulted, but the available data 'snippets' provide no detail. Visited Auckland, New Zealand, once only, on Aug. 23, 1959. In 1972, the vessel was sold to 'Armadores Dona Myrto SA', also of Panama, with no change of vessel name. In 1979, the vessel was sold again, to 'Pyramids Navigation Co. ESA' of Alexandria, or of Cairo, Egypt, & renamed Al Nabila. On Sep. 8, 1983 the vessel arrived at the Gadani Beach, near Karachi, Pakistan, ship breaking facilities of 'Bagasara Silk Industries' to be broken up. WWW data for the vessel is most limited. Can you add anything additional? Another image? 329 Leeds City 8140 (or 6162) tons Hull 807 181159 5205382 Ellispontos Georgetta Osia Irini Chrysovalandrou Stelitsa 1955 A cargo ship. Per 1 (image Georgetta), 2 & 3 (images Leeds City, also -03), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 141.5 metres long overall, 133.0 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 15 knots. Built for Leeds Shipping Co. Ltd., owned by Sir William Reardon Smith & Sons. (Reardon Smith Line). In 1967, the vessel was sold, for approx. £390,000, to 'Cia Nav. Kanaris S.A.', of Piraeus, Greece, (but Panama mentioned also) & renamed Ellispontos. In 1970, it was sold to 'Navegadora Galante S.A.', of Piraeus, & renamed Georgetta. Chartered to Thai National Shipping Lines while so named but the dates of charter are unknown to the webmaster. Can anyone read/translate the port of registry at 1? It is probably Piraeus. The vessel was sold again, in 1975, to 'Astro Navios Oceánicos SA', 'Rosalinda Shipping Co. Ltd.', of Greece, likely the managers, & renamed Osia Irini Chrysovalandrou. And sold, in 1979, to 'Suncap Maritime Co. SA', of Piraeus, 'Ayios Efthimios Shipping Co.', likely the managers, & renamed Stelitsa. Am not totally sure of the complete accuracy of those manager names. A period of lay up at Piraeus. In Jul. 1985, the vessel arrived at the Aliağa, western Turkey, ship breaking facilities of 'Gursoy Gemi Sokum' to be broken up. Actual break up commenced on Aug. 8, 1985. Anything you can add? 330 Tyria 5869 tons Hull 808 185025 5187578 King Jaja Esperos 1955 A cargo ship. Per 1 (Anchor Line, Tyria), 2 (data & image, Tyria, 80% down), 3 (image Tyria), 4 (image King Jaja, also -01 & -03), 5 (image, King Jaja), 6 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 137.5 metres long overall, 129.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, 425 ft., speed of 12 knots. Built for Anchor Line Ltd., of Glasgow, which company was owned by United Molasses Co. (Athel Line). The vessel was initially engaged on the company's India service, but in 1956 the vessel was placed in service on their New York route. On Oct. 15, 1959, the vessel was sold, for about £450,000, to 'Nigerian National Line Ltd.' later 'Nigerian National Shipping Line Ltd.' ('Nigerian'), of Lagos, Nigeria, 'managed initially by Elder Dempster & Palm Line Ltd.', who were 49% shareholders of Nigerian, & renamed King Jaja. In 1975, the vessel was sold again, for about $500,000, to 'Ingramar Navigation Co. Ltd., of Limassol, Cyprus (have also read of Singapore), & renamed Esperos. 2 refers to 'Ingram Navigation Co's Primula Shipping Co. of Limassol'. Can anybody clarify? On May 9, 1976, the vessel was sold 'at Shahjah' for scrapping at Gadani Beach, Pakistan. In May 1978, the vessel arrived at Gadani Beach, to be broken up. Anything you can add? 331   Dona Margarita 8716 (or 8854) tons Hull 813 5421302 Maririta Dona Margarita 1956 A cargo ship. Per 1 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 147.3 metres long overall, 137.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 13 1/2 knots. Built for 'Compania Panamena Europea Navegacion Limitada', of Panama, (Chandris Limited, the managers or maybe the owners), registered at Monrovia, Liberia. The vessel travelled to Bunbury, Western Australia, in 1962. In 1963, the vessel was sold to 'European Grain & Commodities Corp. SA', of Piraeus, Greece, & renamed Maririta. In 1966, the vessel was sold to 'Irodotes Nav. SA', of Piraeus, & the vessel's name reverted to Dona Margarita. In 1972, the vessel was registered at Monrovia. In 1966, the vessel was acquired by 'Fifth Chandris Shipping Corp.', also of Monrovia. The vessel travelled much of the world - in time sequence to Bunbury, Osaka, Fushiki (Japan), Cadiz, New Orleans, Shuaiba (Kuwait), Marseilles, Singapore, Bangkok, Tarragona, Lagos, Abidjan, Buenos Aires, Tarragona, Basrah, Columbo, Abidjan, Genoa, Gibraltar, Rijeka, Bandar Abbas. Dates are here. On Jun. 26, 1981, (or perhaps on Jul. 7, 1981), the vessel arrived at Bombay, India, to be broken up. With actual demolition commencing in Jan. 1982. Much of the above data is presented courtesy of Peter Hadfield, whom we thank (yet again). WWW data is non-existent. Can you add anything? An image perhaps? 332 Kepwickhall 5779 (or 5568) tons Hull 816 5185491 Fidentia Premier Arctic 1956 A cargo ship. Per 1 [West Hartlepool, Kepwickhall (4)], 2 (image, Kepwickhall, also -01), 3 (image, Kepwickhall), 4 (image, Fidentia), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). Built for 'West Hartlepool Steam Navigation Company' ('WHart'). The 4th fleet vessel of the name. 143.0 metres long overall, 132.6 metres perpendicular to perpendicular (435.0 ft.), speed of 13 1/2 knots. Registered in 1961 in the name of Kepwick Shipping Co. Ltd. & possibly managed by WHart. A WHart company perhaps? The vessel was sold, in 1966, to Metcalfe Shipping Co., of Hartlepool, for about £410,000 & renamed Fidentia. The vessel was chartered to 'Koninklijke Nederlandse Stoomboot Maatschappij' (Royal Netherlands Steamship Co.), of Amsterdam, Holland. It was sold again, in 1972, to 'Premier Shipping Corp. Inc.', of Singapore, & renamed Premier Arctic, (Singapore flag, later (1977) changed to Panama flag). In 1974, the vessel went aground on a Red Sea reef during a sandstorm. On May 30, 1979, the vessel was beached at the Gadani Beach, Pakistan, ship breaking facilities of Indus Steel Trading Co. to be broken up. Can you add anything and/or correct the above? 333 New Westminster City 8136 (or 6159) tons Hull 814 187761 5250193 Protoapostolos Agios Andreas 1956 A cargo ship. Per 1 (image, New Westminster City, also -04 & -08), 2 (image, Protoapostolos), 3 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). The vessel was built for Reardon Smith Line Ltd., of Bideford (or perhaps of Cardiff). 141.5 metres long overall, 133.1 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 15 knots. The vessel was sold, in 1970, to Protoapostolos Shipping Co. Ltd., of Famagusta, Cyprus, & renamed Protoapostolos. It was sold again, in 1976, to Agios Andreas Cia. Naviera S.A., of Panama, & renamed Agios Andreas. The vessel became Piraeus, Greece, based in 1978. The vessel was sold for scrap in theergion of '$1.32 per l.t.d.' On Jun. 16, 1979, the vessel arrived at the Pohang, South Korea, ship breaking facilities of Kang Won Industrial Co. to be broken up. There is not a lot of data WWW available. Can you help? 334 Welsh City 8136 (or 6160) tons Hull 815 187262 5387465 Aftadelfos 1956 A cargo ship. Per 1 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). Owned by Reardon Smith Line Ltd. 141.5 metres long overall, 133.1 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 15 knots. A now expired website advised that the vessel was fitted with 2 nine cylinder in-line 'Ruston' engines. The vessel was sold in 1968 to Apostolos Andreas Shipping Co. Ltd., of Famagusta, Cyprus, & renamed Aftadelfos. On Apl. 21, 1979, the vessel arrived at Whampoa, (i.e. Huangpu, an outer port of Guangzhou, China), to be broken up. Not a lot of data is WWW available. Can you help? 335 Dona Edie 9746 tons Hull 821 5165063 Isobel Intra Tradition 1957 A cargo ship. Per 1 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 155.2 metres long overall, 143.6 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 13 knots. Built for 'Compania Panamena Europea Nav., Ltda.', of Piraeus, Greece, (Chandris Lines, of London, the managers?). Registered Liberia. There are many WWW pages about Chandris Lines, but all seem to relate to passenger & cruise services. Have found, so far, no page that deals with their merchant fleet of 30/40 vessels. The vessel was sold, in 1961, to Armadores International SA, of Piraeus, Greece, & renamed Isobel. And sold in 1964, with no change of vessel name, to 'General Carriers SA', also of Piraeus. In 1981, the vessel was sold to 'Intercon Transport Management', of Panama, (maybe the managers rather than the owners?) & renamed Intra Tradition. On Feb. 21, 1982, the vessel arrived at the Bombay, India, ship breaking facilities of 'Akberali & Sons', to be broken up. WWW data is non-existent. Can you add anything? 336 Dona Katerina 9953 (or 9746) tons Hull 822 5092230 1957 A cargo ship. Per 1 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 155.2 metres long overall, 143.6 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 13 knots. WWW data is most limited. Built for 'Compania Panamena Europea Nav., Ltda.', of Piraeus, Greece. Registered at Monrovia, Liberia, but the vessel became Piraeus, Greece, registered in 1961. A Chandris Lines company, it would appear. In 1974, the vessel was sold or transferred to 'Sercond Chandris Shipping Corp.' of Monrovia. And in 1977, the vessel was sold to 'Democritus Navigation Ltd.' also of Monrovia. The vessel went through its entire life with its initial name. On Oct. 12, 1981, the vessel arrived at the Bombay, India, ship breaking facilities of 'Vishvanath Rooda & Co.' to be broken up. Can you add anything? 337 Firbank 6318 (have also seen 8351) tons Hull 817 185053 5115410 Aegis Beauty Maldive Seafarer 1957 A cargo ship. Per 1 [Bank Line, Firbank (1)], 2 (image Firbank, also -03 & -04), 3 (image, Firbank), 4 (image, Aegis Beauty), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 148.4 metres long overall (476 ft.), 137.2 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 13 or 14 knots. Built for Bank Line Ltd., (Andrew Weir & Co.). The vessel visited New Zealand 3 times between Feb. 1962 & May 1968. And visited New Orleans & Takoradi. Dates are here. The vessel was sold, in 1973, to 'Faith Maritime Co. Ltd.', of Famagusta, Cyprus, & renamed Aegis Beauty, (N. D. Papalios, the owner of the Aegis Group). The vessel visited New Zealand once, as Aegis Beauty, on Jul. 23, 1975. And visited many other places, such as Aqaba, Helsinki, Karachi, Kuwait, Hong Kong & Sydney. And many other ports. Details here. In 1976, the vessel was sold to Elicon Shipping Enterprises Ltd., of Piraeus, Greece, with no change of vessel name. In 1978, the vessel was sold to 'Maldives Shipping Ltd.', of Male, Maldives, & renamed Maldive Seafarer. On Jun. 14, 1981, the vessel arrived at the Howrah, Calcutta, India, ship breaking facilities of 'Salim Abbas Bhai', to be broken up. Much of the above data is presented courtesy of Peter Hadfield, whom we thank. WWW data is most limited. Can you add anything? 338 Administrator 8714 tons Hull 826 187193 5002871 Tyne Oriental Sea 1958 A refrigerated cargo ship. Per 1 (Thos. & Jas. Harrison, Administrator), 2, 3 & 4 (images, Administrator), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 149.0 metres long overall, 489 ft., 137.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 15 knots. Built for 'Ruthin Steamship Co. Ltd.', of Hamilton, Bermuda, which company was a subsidiary of Charente Steamship Co. Ltd. ('Charente') i.e. Harrison Line, of Liverpool. The vessel was, however, registered at Liverpool.  In 1966, the vessel was transferred to Charente. The vessel was sold, in 1978, to 'Stena Atlantic Line Ltd.', of Hamilton, Bermuda, & renamed Tyne. And sold again, later that year, to 'Oriental Maritime Pte Ltd.' of Singapore, & renamed Oriental Sea. On Dec. 29, 1978, the vessel arrived at the Chittagong, Bangladesh, ship breaking facilities of 'Trans Overseas' to be broken up. The WWW record for this vessel is truly minimal. Do you have anything to add? 339 Harpalyce 6803 or 6810 tons (later 9114 or 9963 or 10153 or 10296) tons Hull 824 187732 5143132 Patagonia Efcharis Intra Trophy 1958 A cargo ship. Per 1 [J. & C. Harrison, Harpalyce (6)], 2, 3, 4 & 5 (all images, Harpalyce), 6 (image Efcharis), 7 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 148.1 metres long overall, 137.2 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, 450.0 ft., speed of 13 1/2 knots. Built for 'J. & C. Harrison Ltd.', of London. In 1967, the vessel was lengthened, to 164.9 metres long overall, 153.9 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, 540 ft. 10 in., & became of 9114 or 10153 or 10296 gross tons - the reported tonnages for this vessel are confusing indeed. The vessel must have been extensively rebuilt, judging by the image of Efcharis at 6. The vessel was sold, in 1972, for a price in excess of £400,000, to 'Cia Navegadora Tropica SA', of Piraeus, Greece, & renamed Patagonia. Was renamed Efcharis in 1974. And sold again, in 1983, to 'Intra Trophy Shipping Co. Ltd.', of Valetta, Malta, & renamed Intra Trophy. On May 15, 1983, the vessel arrived at the Alang, Gujarat, India, ship breaking facilities of 'NCK & Sons Exports Private Ltd.' to be broken up. The WWW record for this vessel is modest. Do you have anything to add? Some good tonnage numbers ex Lloyd's Register? 340 Teakbank 8313 (or 8374 or 8474) tons Hull 829 301381 5354224 Newton 1958 A cargo ship. Per 1 (Bank Line, Teakbank), 2 & 3 (images Teakbank), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 148.6 metres long overall, 137.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 14 knots. Built for Bank Line Ltd. The vessel's maiden voyage, in Dec. 1958, was to South Africa. The vessel visited Auckland, New Zealand, 4 times between Mar. 1961 & Aug. 1970. In 1965, the vessel carried potash & sulphur to Fremantle, Western Australia, ex Nauru, Republic of Nauru, S. Pacific. The vessel was sold, in 1975, to 'Mid East Shipping Inc.', of Monrovia, Liberia, & renamed Newton. In 1976, the vessel was sold to 'East Seas Shipping Inc.', also of Monrovia, who sold it in 1979 to 'Sri Saibaba Ship Breaking Co.' of Calcutta, India, to be broken up. On Aug. 25, 1979, the break up commenced. Can you add anything? 341 Miss Chandris 9855 tons Hull 830 5237115 Genie 1959 A cargo ship. Per 1 (ref. #830), 2 (Chandris Lines but passenger vessels only listed), 3 (splendid images, Miss Chandris, Panama Canal), 4 (image & data, Genie), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). WWW data is most limited. There are many websites about Chandris Lines, of Piraeus, Greece, but they all seem to focus on cruise & passenger ships, with zero data about their freighter operations. An e-Bay listing referred to Miss Chandris being a Chandris Lines vessel. While 1 refers to its being built for 'Eumyrania Navegacion S.A.', with Chandris (England) Ltd., the managers. Miramar indicate that the vessel was initially owned by 'Pythagoras Nav. SA', of Piraeus, Greece, who in 1969 renamed the vessel Genie. In 1975, the vessel was sold or transferred to 'Third Chandris Shipping Corp.', of Monrovia, Liberia, with no change of vessel name. In 1981, the vessel was sold to 'Third Kambos Shipping Corp.', also of Monrovia, again with no name change. The vessel was laid up, in the Seychelles, from Nov. 22, 1981. On Dec. 8, 1982, the vessel suffered an explosion & fire in her engine room, when at Seychelles. On Jan. 26, 1985, or Feb. 1, 1985, the vessel arrived under tow at the Gadani Beach, Karachi, Pakistan, ship breaking facilities of Jamal Enterprises, to be broken up. Need help! Can you add anything? 342 Plainsman 8732 tons Hull 835 301313 5279462 Evlalia 1959 A general cargo ship with heavy lift derricks. Per 1 (brief ref. 2/3 down before 1st image of Adventurer), 2 (Thos. & Jas. Harrison), 3 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 149.0 metres long overall, 137.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 15 knots. Equipped with two 70 ton heavy lift derricks. The image at the 1st thumbnail states 'built for Charente S.S. Co. Ltd. who operate regular services between U.K. ports and East Africa, the West Indies and South America'. An artwork by Harry Hudson Rodmell. In 1979, the vessel was sold to 'Motivo Cia Naviera SA', of Panama, & renamed Evlalia. In 1981, the vessel was sold again, to 'Ierax Maritime Co. SA', of Piraeus, Greece, with no change of vessel name. On Jan. 15, 1985, the vessel arrived at the Aliaga ship breaking facilities of 'Nigdeliler AS' to be broken up. Aliaga is, I believe, 30 miles south of Izmir, Turkey. WWW data about the vessel is most limited. Can anybody tell us more? I am advised that a book entitled 'Harrisons of Liverpool' by Graeme Cubbin would provide more data ('Thos. & Jas. Harrison' owned Charente Steamship Co. Ltd.). 343 Adventurer 8971 tons Hull 834 301316 5003576 Eleftheria 1960 A dry cargo ship equipped with a heavy lift derrick. Per 1 (data, 2 images, 70% down, Adventurer), 2 (Thos. & Jas. Harrison, Adventurer), 3 (posts re Adventurer), 4, 5 & 6 (images, Adventurer), 7 & 8 (images, Adventurer, many others available, ex -03), 9 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). A builder's model of the ship was sold in 2003 at Bonhams, New Bond Street, London. 149.4 metres long overall (490 ft. 3 in.), 137.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 15 or 16 knots, machinery aft & bridge well forward of the superstructure, especially built to handle heavier & bulkier cargoes. Built for Charente Steamship Co. Ltd. ('Charente') which operated regular services between U.K. ports & East Africa, the West Indies & South America. Adventurer was the first vessel to be fitted with a 'Stulcken' heavy lift derrick of 180 tons lifting capacity, then the heaviest in the world. A data snippet advises that the 'Stulken' equipment was manufactured in Germany & fitted to Adventurer at Hamburg, Germany, when she was being fitted out. Eric Parkin advised in 2006: 'It was amazing to see the whole ship heel over when she was Heavy Lifting with the Stulken and the Chief Officer orchestrating the men operating it.' On Apl. 26, 1963, the vessel suffered a fire when at Assab, Eritrea, a fire which broke out in chemicals stored in No. 5 hold - the fire took 30 hours to extinguish using CO2. In 1980, the vessel was sold to 'Prospel Maritime Ltd.', of Piraeus, Greece, 'European Navigation Inc.' the managers, & renamed Eleftheria (translates as 'freedom'). In 1985, the vessel was sold to 'Eleftheria Navigation Co. Ltd.', of Malta, solely for the voyage to the ship breakers, it would appear. On Apl. 20, 1985, the vessel arrived at the Gadani Beach, Pakistan, ship breaking facilities of 'Haji Abdul Karim & Co.' to be broken up.  Actual break up commenced on May 11, 1985. WWW available data re the vessel is really quite limited. Can anybody tell us more? I am advised that a book entitled 'Harrisons of Liverpool' by Graeme Cubbin may well provide more data ('Thos. & Jas. Harrison' owned Charente). 344 Devon City 10300 tons Hull 838 187267 5089336 Executive Venture Tong Beng Penta Y. 1960 A cargo ship. Per 1 [Reardon Smith, Devon City (3)], 2 (3 images, Devon City), 3 (image Devon City & also -03 & possibly -06), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 155.4 metres long overall, 143.6 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 15 knots. Built for Reardon Smith Line Ltd., of Bideford (or perhaps of Cardiff), 'Sir William Reardon Smith & Sons' the owners/managers. The vessel was sold, in 1972, to 'Executive Trader Marine Ltd.', of Famagusta, Cyprus, & renamed Executive Venture. Note that Miramar rather refer to 'Executive Venture Marine Ltd.' In 1974, the vessel was sold, to 'Kie Hock Shipping (1971) (Private) Ltd.',  of Singapore, & renamed Tong Beng. In 1977, the vessel was sold to 'Keck Seng International Pte Ltd.', also of Singapore, with no change of vessel name. In 1978, the vessel was renamed Penta Y. In 1960, the vessel was sold, without further change of vessel name, to 'Pentay Pte Ltd.', also of Singapore. On Apl. 25, 1986, (have also read Apl. 3, 1986), the vessel arrived at the Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ship breaking facilities of 'Han Tai Iron & Steel Co.', to be broken up. WWW data about this ship is quite limited. Can anybody tell us more? 345 Montcalm 6950 (or 4762 or 4999 or 5006) tons Hull 837 5240186 Capo San Marco Siba Edolo 1960 A refrigerated cargo ship. Per 1 & 2 (images, Montcalm), 3 (image Montcalm & also -21), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 134.1 metres (440 ft. 1 in.) long overall, 128.2 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 15 1/2 knots. Built for Montship Lines Ltd., of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, (Buries Markes Ltd., the managers). Was operated, it would appear for 'Montship-Capo Lines', a joint venture of Buries Markes & 'Compagnia Gestioni Esercizio Navi Sicilia', ('Gestioni') of Palermo, Sicily, serving Canada & the Mediterranean. The vessel was sold, in 1971, or 'transferred to Italian subsidiary', to Gestioni, & renamed Capo San Marco. Miramar advise that in 1973, the vessel was converted to a livestock carrier, & became of 4762 gross tons. It looks as though that conversion was rather in 1971. The vessel was sold again, in 1979, to 'Soc. Italiana pA di Armamento e Gestion', without change of vessel name. The vessel was sold in 1983, to "SIBA" Soc Importazione Bestiame, Allevamento di Balzarini, Corvi & C., of Bari, Italy, & renamed Siba Edolo. On Aug. 8, 1988, arrived at the Chittagong, Bangladesh, ship breaking facilities of 'Mobarak Re-rolling Mills', to be broken up. WWW data is most limited. Can anybody tell us more? 346 Custodian 8850 (or 8847 or 8701) tons Hull 844 301336 5083136 Sea Pearl Mighty Pearl 1961 A general cargo ship. Per 1 (data & image, 70% down, Custodian), 2, 3 & 4 (images), 5 (Doxford booklet page re Custodian), 6 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 148.8 metres long overall, 137.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 16 knots. Designed with low masts & superstructure to permit transit of the Manchester Ship Canal. Built for Charente Steamship Co. Ltd., of Liverpool (Harrison Line). In Apl. 1963, while en route to Durban, South Africa, the vessel suffered a fire in its cargo. The vessel anchored in Walvis Bay while it put out the fire. The vessel was sold, in 1979, to 'Petralia Navigation Co.', Patmos Navigation Co. Ltd. the managers, of Limassol, Cyprus, & renamed Sea Pearl. And sold again, in 1982 (or maybe 1981), to 'Cactus Shipping Co. Ltd.', also of Limassol, & renamed Mighty Pearl. On Feb. 2, 1982, while en route from Montreal, Canada, to Kingston, Jamaica, with a mixed cargo that included woodpulp, asbestos, food & provisions, the vessel went aground SE of Inagua Island, Bahamas. At 20.59N/73.07W. Fairplay IX, a tug, attempted to pull her off. But the vessel was badly holed & was abandoned where she lay, a constructive total loss, though its cargo was recovered. Might you have anything to add? 347 Larchbank 8472 (or 6354 or 8380 or 8543) tons Hull 880 301455 5203592 New Lark 1961 A cargo ship. Per 1 [Bank Line, Larchbank (2)], 2 & 3 (images, Larchbank), 4 (fine image, New Lark), 5 (Ted Mitchell in the Larchbank engine room, in a 1972 image), 6 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 148.7 metres long overall, 137.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, 498 ft., speed of 14 knots, signal letter G.H.D.N. Built for Bank Line Ltd., of Glasgow, & launched by Captain Henry J. Smith, former marine superintendent of the owners. From the data snippets available, the vessel would seem to have traded all over the world. The vessel visited Auckland, New Zealand, 'twice between 5 Jan 1968 and 17 Dec 1971'. In 1978, the vessel was sold, for about $735,000, to 'Nan Gas Shipping (Pte.) Ltd.', of Singapore, & renamed New Lark. And in 1980, the vessel was sold again, to 'Nan Chiao Shipping (Pte.) Ltd.', also of Singapore, with no change of vessel name. On Nov. 14, 1983, the vessel arrived at Beihai, China, to be broken up. Not a lot of data is WWW available. Can anybody add anything? 348 Lindenbank 8540 (or 6351) tons Hull 883 301460 5208853 1961 A cargo ship. Per 1 [Bank Line, Lindenbank (2)], 2 & 3 (images), 4 (account of wreck, 55% down), 5 (the evacuated Lindenbank crew aboard USS Bolster, ex 70% down here), 6 (image aground), 7 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 148.7 metres long overall, 137.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 14 knots. Built for Bank Line Ltd., of Glasgow. The vessel was fitted (I believe not initially) with six deep tanks for the carriage of palm oil & coconut oil from the Pacific Islands & known thereafter as a 'copra boat'. The vessel visited Auckland, New Zealand, twice, on Aug. 17, 1966 & Oct. 14, 1967. I read that the vessel was regularly engaged on the U.S. Gulf to Australia service outwards & the South Pacific service homewards. On Aug. 17, 1975, the vessel, carrying copra (chipped coconut shells) & vegetable oils, en route from Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, to Liverpool, ran aground, on Fanning Atoll (Tabuaeran), in the S. Pacific, about 1,000 miles S. of Hawaii. At 3.45N/159.24W. No loss of life, it would seem. The vessel was taking on bulk copra at Fanning Island, but had to lay off the atoll at night since no other anchorage was possible. In the early hours of Aug. 17, 1975, the vessel was driven onto a coral reef by heavy weather & unusually strong Equatorial Counter Currents. USS Bolster (ARS-38, a 'Diver class' rescue & salvage ship) & USS Brunswick (ARS-3, as Bolster, but 'Edenton class', a seagoing tug), were sent to her assistance but in the time it took for them to arrive from Pearl Harbour, Honolulu, Hawaii, the vessel was driven hard onto the reef. Strenuous attempts were made to tow her off, but all were unsuccessful. The vessel was 'pivoting' on a coral outcrop located 'just under the after deeptanks area'. To lessen the load, almost 18,000 tons of cargo were jettisoned, but to no avail. While the cargo was non-toxic, major pollution did result, with an effect similar to that of an oil spill. Fish, crustaceans, etc. died & vegetation excessively blossomed. The vessel, her back broken, was abandoned, a constructive total loss, a month later with a storm 'brewing'. And likely has since broken up in situ. The crew was evacuated, taken aboard USS Bolster & USS Brunswick & landed at Pearl Harbour. I wonder if a Court of Enquiry established the cause? Can anybody add anything? 349 Tactician 8844 tons Hull 845 303169 5348419 Sea Luck Kero 1961 A refrigerated cargo ship. Per 1 [Thos. & Jas. Harrison, Tactician (3)], 2 (data & image, Tactician, 80% down), 3, 4 & 5 (images, Tactician, others available), 6 (Doxford booklet page, bottom right, re Tactician), 7 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 148.8 metres long overall, 137.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, 488 ft. 2 in., speed of 16 knots. Fitted with a crane on her aft deckhouse. Built for 'Charente Steamship Co. Ltd.', of Liverpool, which company was a subsidiary of Thos. & Jas. Harrison Ltd., the managing owners. I read that on Oct. 31, 1961, Hattie, a category 4 or 5 hurricane, hit Belize City, British Honduras (now Belize). Tactician was on hand & provided medicine, food & other assistance until relieved by rescue ships of the Royal & U.S. Navies. In Jul. 1968, the vessel 'suffered an engine room fire which disabled the ship'. While I have not been able to read the circumstances & detail, the silver medal of the Royal Society of Arts was awarded to F. Metham, Captain of Rapallo, for his skill & seamanship in towing & berthing the disabled Tactician at Ponta Delgarda, São Miguel island, Azores. Early on Aug. 6, 1972, Graeme Cubbin in command, the ship suffered an engine room explosion when off SW Africa. Two engineers [Brian Challenor (chief), & Michael Ford (3rd)], were severely burned & in shock & help was requested. Dr. Vaycheslav Starkov, of Rikhard Zorge, a Russian tanker, tried to save the men but both died & were buried at sea. The disabled vessel put into (maybe was towed into?) Walvis Bay, Namibia, for repairs. Another Tactician chief engineer (Tait) died in an accident, at Beira, in 1975. Also in 1975, the vessel ran aground  at Nacala, Mozambique. The vessel was sold, in 1979, to 'Petralia Navigation Co. Ltd.', of Limassol, Cyprus, Patmos Navigation Co. the managers, & renamed Sea Luck. And sold again, in 1980, to 'Naviera Neptuno S.A.', of Callao, Peru, & renamed Kero. On May 15, 1987, the vessel arrived at the Pisco, Peru, ship breaking facilities of 'General San Martin', to be broken up. Do you have anything to add?  350 Testbank 8515 tons (or 8426 or 8592, or 6313) Hull 889 301463 5356521 Bessie Georgia F. Emi 1961 A dry cargo ship. Per 1 [Bank Line, Testbank (2)], 2 (image, Testbank), 3 (image, Testbank, also -03 & -04), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 148.5 metres long (487 ft.) overall, 137.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 14 or 14 1/2 knots. Built for Bank Line Limited, of Glasgow & London. The vessel visited Auckland, New Zealand, on Feb. 14, 1966. The vessel was sold, in 1978, to 'Convington Shipping Co. SA', of Piraeus, Greece, & renamed Bessie. In 1980, the vessel was sold again, to 'Sea Freight (SF) Ltd.', also of Piraeus, 'Lychnis Maritime Inc.' likely the managers, & renamed Georgia F. In 1987, 'Fairplay' reported (in a Google snippet) that the vessel was reportedly sold to Indian ship breakers for a price in the region of $126.0 per ldt. But that actually happened only a bit later after, in 1987, the vessel was sold to 'Toledo Shipping Co. Ltd.', of Valetta, Malta, & renamed Emi. On Jun. 12, 1987, Emi arrived at the Alang, Gujarat, India, ship breaking facilities of 'Vikas Shipping  Corporation', to be broken up. There is really very little data WWW available about this recent ship. Anything you can add? 351 Forresbank 8582 (or 6310 or 6357) tons Hull 851 304132 5117846 Veesky Admiral 1962 A dry cargo ship. Per 1 [Bank Line, Forresbank (2)], 2 & 3 (images, Forresbank), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 148.6 metres long overall, 137.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 16 knots. Built for Bank Line Limited, of Glasgow. A 'copra' boat. See Lindenbank re some words about the meaning of the term. The vessel was sold, in 1978, to 'Hertford Nav. Co.' ('Hertford'), of Cyprus, & renamed Veesky. In 1981, Hertford renamed the vessel Admiral. On Jun. 1, 1983, the vessel arrived at the Alang, Gujarat, India, ship breaking facilities of Shirchi Steel, to be broken up. Anything you can add? 352 Apsleyhall 10200 (or 10299) tons Hull 849 301544 5400865 Wenduyne Angelina 1963 A cargo ship, possibly a refrigerated cargo ship. Per 1 [West Hartlepool, Apsleyhall (4)], 2 (image, Apsleyhall), 3 (image, Angelina), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 162.16 metres long overall, 149.8 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, 532 ft. 1 in. & 490 ft., speed of 17 knots. Built for 'West Hartlepool Steam Navigation Co. Ltd.', of West Hartlepool. In 1963, the vessel was chartered by Pacific Star Line, an Israeli shipping line. The vessel was sold, in 1969, to 'Wenduyne Shipping Co. Ltd.', of Gibraltar, & renamed Wenduyne. But still registered at West Hartlepool. It was sold again, in 1973, to 'Marvel Shipping Co. SA', of Piraeus, Greece, & renamed Angelina. On Jun. 4, 1981, while en route, fully loaded, from Durban, South Africa, to South American ports, the ship sprang a leak in her cargo holds when about 240 miles off Mar Del Plata, Argentina. The vessel anchored about 48 miles off Montevideo, Uruguay, & there, on Jun. 5, 1981 she suffered a fire in her accommodation areas. The fire must have been most severe, because the crew of 26 soon abandoned the ship, which sank on Jun. 7, 1981 at 35.12.15S/ 55.16.42W. The WWW record for this ship is most limited. Anything you can add? 353 Houston City 10089 (or 10335) tons Hull 854 187276 5405255 Maria Elisa Alpac Africa 1963 A cargo ship. Per 1 (Reardon Smith Line), 2 (image, Houston City), 3 & 4 (Maria Elisa), 5 (image, Houston City, also -04), 6 (image, Houston City), 7 (image, Maria Elisa), 8 (image, Alpac Africa), 9 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 152.3 metres long overall, (499.5 ft.), 142.6 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 15 1/2 knots. Built for either a) Reardon Smith Line Ltd. or b) 'Sir William Reardon Smith & Sons' of Cardiff, collectively 'Smiths'. On her maiden voyage, the vessel had 2 passengers, Mr. & Mrs. Kemp. Now Mr. Kemp was the chief accountant for 'Smiths' & it was his retirement gift. I do hope the maiden voyage was to somewhere exotic! The vessel was sold, in 1972, to 'Transportacion Maritima Mexicana S.A.' of Mexico, with Smiths staying as manager, (however Miramar refer to 'Wm Brandts (Fourth Leasing) Ltd., of Bideford), & renamed Maria Elisa. In 1977, the vessel was sold to 'Venus Ltd.', also of Bideford, with no change of vessel name.  Were those last two owners really financing arrangements, perhaps? The vessel was sold again, in 1980, to 'Hi Star Shipping Co. Ltd.', of Hong Kong, John McRink & Co. Ltd. the managers, & renamed Alpac Africa. Hong Kong registered. The vessel was sold to Chinese ship breakers & on Jul. 1, 1984, it arrived at Shanghai, China, to be broken up. Anything you can add? 354 Laurelbank 8432 (or 6167 or 8566) tons Hull 857 304166 5416383 Vali Pero 1963 A cargo ship. Per 1 [Laurelbank (2)], 2 (brief ref. 65% down), 3 & 4 (images, Laurelbank), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 148.4 metres long overall, 137.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 15 knots. Built for Andrew Weir & Co. (Bank Line). The vessel travelled much of the world - in time sequence to Cochin, Cape Town, Bunbury, Rio, Auckland, Chittagong, Apia, Nagoya, Mombasa, Keelung, London, Barbados, Osaka & Manila. Dates are here. In Dec. 1978, the vessel was sold to 'Brethelmans Shipping Co.', (Lendoudis?), of Athens, Greece, & renamed Vali Pero. As Vali Pero, it arrived at Hamburg, Germany, on Dec. 18, 1978, & then visited, in sequence, Piraeus, Lisbon, Gothenburg, Luanda. Dates are here. On Apl. 20, 1985, the vessel was laid up at Calcutta, India, & in 1990, the vessel was broken up there. Much of the above data is presented courtesy of Peter Hadfield, whom we thank. Very little WWW data is available for a most recent ship. But we are doing well with images! Can you provide more info? 355 Pearl Merchant 10926 (or 10687) tons Hull 858 5417117 Grace Five 1963 A cargo ship. Per 1 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 164.4 metres long overall, 152.4 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 14 knots. Built for 'Monrovia Tramp Shipping Co.' (Livanos Group). Liberian registered. In 1972, the vessel was registered at Chios, Greece. The vessel was sold, in 1979, to Glory Marine Shipping Corp., of Panama, & renamed Grace Five. In Oct. 1982, the vessel arrived at Gadani Beach, Pakistan, to be broken up. WWW data re the vessel is most limited. Can you provide more info? 356 Rowanbank 8427 (or 6169 or 6308) tons Hull 856 304159 5417442 Lendoudis Kiki 1963 A cargo ship. Per A (e-Bay image, Rowanbank), 1 [Rowanbank (3)], 2 (image, Rowanbank), 3 (image, Rowanbank, also -02, -04), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 148.5 metres long overall, 137.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, 450 ft., speed of 14 1/2 or up to 16 knots. Built for Bank Line Limited, Andrew Weir & Co., of Glasgow, & launched during a snow storm. The vessel visited Auckland, New Zealand, 3 times between Apl. 27, 1965 & Mar. 9, 1968. In 1979, the vessel was sold to 'Ladyflora (or maybe Lady Flora) Shipping & Commercial Co. SA', of Piraeus, Greece, likely owned by 'Lendoudis', a Greek ship owner, & renamed Lendoudis Kiki. Registered at Piraeus. The vessel became Panama City, Panama, registered in 1983. Her last voyage was from Santos, Brazil, to Colombo, Sri Lanka. She then left for Huangpu, an outer port of Guangzhou, China, to be broken up, & arrived there on Dec. 13, 1984. There is not a lot of WWW data is available for this most recent ship. Can you provide more info? 357 Yannis 11195 tons Hull 843 5425944 1963 A cargo ship. Per 1 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 164.4 metres long overall, 152.4 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 16 knots. Built for 'Humanitas Compania Naviera SA', of Syros, Greece. In 1984, the vessel was broken up in China. Data is most limited. Can you provide more info? 358 Hollybank 8403 (or 8559) tons Hull 862 304174 6405549 Nikitas F. Nonas 1964 A cargo ship. Per 1 & 2 (images, Hollybank), 3 [Bank Line, Hollybank (2)], 4 (Vietnam), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 148.5 metres long overall, 137.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 15 knots. Built for 'Bank Line Limited', of London, Andrew Weir & Co. Ltd. the managers. On her 2nd voyage, from Hull to Australia & New Zealand, the vessel made it only as far as Amsterdam or Rotterdam & when it left port there it broke down & limped back to Hull for repair. Visited Auckland, New Zealand, on Oct. 23, 1975. The vessel was sold, in 1979, to 'Atticksky Cia. Maritime S.A.', of Panama, (of Greek ownership), & renamed Nikitas F. The vessel was detained for 8 days in Vietnam in 1979 because stowaway refugees seeking to escape were found in the ship's engine room. The Chief Engineer was forced to confess to people smuggling and the ships' Greek owners were also fined. At Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). The ship's master at the time was Samothrakitis Komniwos. In 1987, the vessel was sold to 'Newport Marine Ltd.' of Valetta, Malta, & renamed Nonas. On Mar. 2, 1990, the vessel arrived at the Alang, Gujarat, India, ship breaking facilities of 'R. I. Kalathia & Co.', to be broken up. Data is most limited. Can you provide more info? 359 Katherine 10864 (or 11198) tons Hull 861 6410037 Nephele Anthia Anthi 1964 A cargo ship. Per 1 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 164.4 metres long overall, 152.4 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 16 knots. Built for 'Neptune Maritime Co.', of Monrovia, Liberia or perhaps of Greece. Registered at Monrovia. The vessel was renamed Nephele in 1973. In 1975, the vessel was sold to 'Tempest Nav. Co. Ltd.', of Limassol, Cyprus, & renamed Anthia. In 1981, the vessel was further sold to 'Sea Sceptre Navigation Enterprise Corp.', of Piraeus, Greece, without change of the vessel's name. In 1985, the vessel was sold to 'San Pedro Cia. Naviera SA', of San Lorenzo, Honduras, & renamed Anthi. On May 29, 1985, the vessel arrived at the Alang, Gujarat, India, ship breaking facilities of 'Ispat Traders' to be broken up. WWW data about the vessel is most limited. Can you provide more info? 360 Pearl Island 10866 (or 11199) tons Hull 864 6416275 Golden Singapore Abha Zahabia 1964 A cargo ship. Per 1 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). Data is most limited. 164.4 metres long overall, 152.4 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 16 knots. Built for 'Monrovia Tramp Shipping Co.' (Livanos Group). The vessel was initially registered at Monrovia, but in 1976 it was re- registered at Chios, Greece. The vessel was sold, in 1982, to 'Yenbo Shipping Inc.', of Panama, & renamed Golden Singapore. It was sold again, also in 1982, to 'Saudi Harvest Marine Co. Ltd.', of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, & renamed Abha Zahabia. On Oct. 23, 1984, the vessel arrived at the Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ship breaking facilities of 'Han Tai Iron & Steel Co.' to be broken up. Can you provide more info? 361 Tweedbank 10141 (or 7539 or 10251) tons Hull 860 6401268 Good Lion 1964 A cargo ship. Per 1 [Bank Line (2)], 2 & 3 (images), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 155 metres long, speed of 15 knots. Built for Bank Line Limited. Sold in 1979, to 'Good Lion Inc.', of Greece, & renamed Good Lion. On Dec. 19, 1983, wrecked 4 miles N of Corcubión, NW Spain. Limited WWW data is available. Can you add anything? 362 Baltic Venture 1550 (later 1844) tons Hull 866 6501836 Melville Venture Gulf Venture Progress Liberty 1965 A cargo ship. Per 1 ('United Baltic', Baltic Venture), 2 (image, Baltic Venture, also -01 thru -04), 3 ('United Baltic' history), 4 (3 images available, Baltic Venture), 5 (data in Danish, Baltic Venture, 75% down), 6 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 85.3 metres long overall, 78.5 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 14 knots, hull strengthened for ice conditions. Would seem to have been of an advanced design but I cannot explain exactly why. Built for United Baltic Corporation Ltd., of London. In May 1970, the vessel was lengthened (at which yard?) to increase her cargo capacity by about 400 tons - became 97.9/91.1 metres long with a gross tonnage of 1844. The vessel was renamed Melville Venture. Then sold in 1980, to 'Gulf Maritime Co. Ltd.', of Limassol, Cyprus, & renamed Gulf Venture. A 'Google' Books 'snippet', of an unknown date, refers to Gulf Venture being under arrest & for sale by the Admiralty Marshal at Sharpness. Can anybody explain the reference? In 1985, the vessel was sold to 'Progress Shipping Co. Ltd.', of the Republic of Maldives, 'Maldives National Ship Management Pvt. Ltd.' the managers, & renamed Progress Liberty. On Jul. 13, 1998, the vessel would seem to have run aground in the Maldives. I have not read the circumstances. On Oct. 31, 1998, the vessel arrived at Valinokkam, near Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India, to be broken up. Limited WWW data is available. Can you add anything? 363 Beechbank 10116 (or 10221) tons Hull 868 6505856 Schinias 1965 A cargo liner. Per 1 [Bank Line, Beechbank (2)], 2 (image, Beechbank, also -02 thru -06), 3 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). As this entry is created, in Dec. 2010, there are many images of Beechbank e-Bay available. But forgive me, can I ask you to find them for yourself. Many of the images have truly excessive logos across them & I prefer not to reward the vendor by linking directly to them. 155.0 metres long overall, 144.2 metres perpendicular to perpendicular (472 ft. 3 3/4 in.), speed of 15 knots, crew of 59, equipped with Doxford P-type engines. I find reporting the gross tonnage of this vessel to be most difficult. Miramar states 10116 as do many sites, but there are references to 7355, 9920 & 10221 tons. The 'Motor Ship' documentation (at left) indicates 10220 tons (closed) & 7627 tons (open). Can anybody help with my confusion? Built for Bank Line Limited, of London, Andrew Weir & Co., the managers. The vessel was sold, in 1979, to 'Efbridge Shipping Co. SA', of Panama, renamed Schinias, & Greek registered. On Feb. 18, 1986, the vessel arrived at Dalian, Liaoning Province, NE China, to be broken up. Limited WWW data is available. (Shipbuilders) Can you add anything? 364 Ernebank 10116 (or 7355 or 10222) tons Hull 871 6512081 Family Unity Bengal Star 1965 A cargo liner. Per 1 [Bank Line, Ernebank (2)], 2 & 3 (data & image, Ernebank), 4 (image Ernebank, also -04), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 155.0 metres long overall, 144.3 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 15 knots. The gross tonnage of this vessel is confusing. Miramar states 10116 as do many sites, but there are many references to 7355 tons only. Can anybody explain? Built for Bank Line Limited, of London, Andrew Weir & Company Ltd., the managers. In 1968, Archibald M. (Mitchell) Williamson, the Captain of Ernebank, was awarded an MBE. The vessel was sold, in 1979, to 'Family Unity Shipping Co. S.A.', of Greece, & renamed Family Unity. It was sold again, in 1982, to 'Bengal Liner Ltd.', of Bangladesh, & renamed Bengal Star. On Jan. 7, 1988, the vessel arrived at Chittagong, Bangladesh, to be broken up. Only limited WWW data is available about this vessel. (Shipbuilders) Can you add anything? 365 Worcestershire 9931 (or 10040) tons Hull 869 6519596 Bordagain Katrinamar 1965 A cargo ship. Per 1 [Bibby Line, Worcestershire (3)], 2 (data, Worcestershire, 75% down), 3 (image, Worcestershire, also -07 to -09), 4 (image, Bordagain), 5 (image, Katrinamar), 6 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 154.6 metres (508 ft.) long overall, 143.3 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 17 or 17 1/2 knots. I find reporting the gross tonnage of this vessel to be most difficult. Miramar states 9931, but there are references to other tonnages, specifically to 7412, 9698, 9798, & 10040 tons. Built for Bibby Line Limited, of London, & engaged on general charter work. In 1973, the vessel was transferred to Bibby Bulk Carriers Ltd. The vessel was sold in 1976, for $4,600,000, to 'Bordagain Shipping Co. Ltd.', of Monrovia, Liberia, Sir Ramon de la Sota Jr. (Larringa Group) the manager, & renamed Bordagain. The vessel was sold again, in 1982, to 'Pelagos Maritime S.A.' ('Pelagos'), with Intermarine Ltd., the managers, both of Panama, & renamed Katrinamar. Note that I have also read that Pelagos were rather of Piraeus, Greece. In 1985, the vessel was sold to ship breakers, for a price 'in the region of US $117 per ldt', & on or prior to Aug. 1, 1985, the vessel arrived at ship breaking facilities at Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India, to be broken up. Only limited data is WWW available about this vessel. Can you add anything? 366 Derbyshire 9931 (or 7412, or 9806, or 10040) tons Hull 870 6523509 Captain Lygnos Chrysovalandou 1966 A cargo ship. Per 1 [Bibby Line, Derbyshire (3)], 2 (data, Derbyshire, 75% down), 3 (image, Derbyshire, also -03 & -17), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 154.6 metres long overall, 143.3 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, 507 ft. 2 in., speed of 16 or 17 knots. Sister to Worcestershire. Built for Bibby Line Limited, of London. The vessel visited Auckland, New Zealand once only, on Feb. 26, 1967. In 1970, the vessel was chartered to 'Messageries Maritimes', but it was probably charted frequently earlier. In 1973, the vessel was transferred to Bibby Bulk Carriers Ltd. While I have read no detail, it would seem that in 1975, the vessel was in collision with Rarau, a factory trawler, off Gibraltar. Can you advise us exactly what happened? The vessel was sold in 1976, for $4,600,000, to 'Naviera de Transportes Chrysovalandrou S.A.', of Panama, 'Lamda Servios Generales S.A.', of Piraeus, Greece, the managers, & renamed Captain Lygnos. In 1981, the vessel was renamed Chrysovalandou. On Nov. 24, 1982, while en route from Piraeus to Poland, in ballast, the vessel suffered a major fire in its engine room. At 36.54N/00.10W, about 50 miles off Cabo de Palos, Spain. The crew fought the fire for two days, with the assistance  of  a Russian container vessel, (its name?), it would appear. Then, on Nov. 26, 1982, they anchored her off nearby Cartagena, Spain, (she was towed?), & abandoned her to permit her to burn herself out. The vessel ended up entirely gutted, indeed a total constructive loss. On Dec. 6, 1981, the vessel was towed to the Cartagena ship breaking facilities of 'Don Franciscu Jimenez', to be broken up. The vessel's reported tonnages are a puzzle! Only limited data is WWW available about this vessel. Can you add anything? Another image? Images of Derbyshire do seem to be available via here, at page bottom, but you must register to see them (I did not so register). DOXFORD AND SUNDERLAND SHIPBUILDING AND ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED (1961/1966) DOXFORD & SUNDERLAND LIMITED (/1973) (OF PALLION, NORTH SANDS & DEPTFORD, SUNDERLAND) This company, was, it would seem, the result of the merger in 1966 of Doxfords with the subsidiaries of 'Sunderland Shipbuilding Dry Docks & Engineering Company Ltd.' i.e. a) Sir James Laing & Sons Ltd., b) Joseph L. Thompson & Sons, Ltd. & c) now additionally Doxfords, with also d) 'Sunderland Forge'. It would seem that the name of the company was later changed to 'Doxford & Sunderland Limited' being taken over by Court Line in 1973 with the company being renamed, (on Mar. 5, 1973), 'Sunderland Shipbuilders Limited'. I presume that some of the vessels above (and on other pages also) should be moved under this shipbuilder name. I hope to accomplish that once my facts are confirmed as to their accuracy. Miramar lists (highest hull number on page). It used to be that you could click on the links that follow & get to the relevant Miramar page. But no longer! The new procedure must be to go to Miramar (here) & log in (you must be registered to view any page). And once you are logged in, return to this page & all the following links should work for you:- 881, 899. (24) a) Vessels built by Doxford and Sunderland Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Ltd. at the Pallion Yard that used to be owned by 'William Doxford & Sons Limited.' 1 Warwickshire 10682 tons Hull 879 6717784 Arya Bod Warwickshire Furama Sea Dragon Dragon Hill 1967 A cargo ship. Per 1 [Bibby Line, Warwickshire (3)], 2 ('pdf' file, Bibby Line history), 3 (data Warwickshire, 90% down), 4 (image, Warwickshire), 5 (image, Furama), 6 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 161.1 metres long (528.45 ft.) overall, 149.4 metres (490 ft.) perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 16 (or 17) knots, signal letters GWDE. Built for Bibby Line Ltd. (Bibby Line), of Liverpool. The last of three fleet vessels of the name - which name was 'pensioned off', apparently because it was difficult for many parts of the world to pronounce. In 1973, the vessel was chartered to 'Iranian Arya Shipping Lines SA', of Iran, &, for the duration of the charter, was renamed Arya Bod. The vessel's name reverted to Warwickshire in 1974, when the charter ended. In 1980, when the vessel was owned by Bibby Freighters Ltd., with Bibby Brothers & Co., the managers, the vessel was sold, 'for a price in the region of $3.6 mill', to Furama Maritime S.A., of Panama, & was renamed Furama. In 1984, the vessel was sold to Dragon Hill Maritime S.A., of Panama, & renamed Sea Dragon. Later that same year, the vessel was renamed Dragon Hill. On or about Jul. 15, 1985, the vessel arrived at ship breakers in mainland China to be broken up. All said and done, very little data is WWW available re a most recent ship. Can you help any? 2 Historian 8454 tons Hull 885 6817687 Cherry Orient 1968 A refrigerated cargo ship. Per 1 (brief ref. about 90% down), 2 (data & image), 3 & 4 (both images), 5 [Thos. & Jas. Harrison, Historian (5)], 6 (image), 7 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 150.6 metres long overall, (494 ft. 0 in.), 140.0 metres long perpendicular to perpendicular, 460 ft. 0 in., speed of 18 knots. Fitted with a 150-ton 'Stülcken' derrick. Built for Charente Steam-Ship Company Ltd., manager Thos. & Jas. Harrison Ltd., known as 'Harrison Line'. Acquired & designed specifically for the Africa trade. The vessel was sold, in 1981, to 'Bunga Shipping Co. Pte. Ltd.', of Singapore, & renamed Cherry Orient. The vessel arrived at Chittagong, Bangladesh, on May 22, 1985, to be broken up. Very little data is WWW available re a most recent ship. Can you help any? 3 Magician 8454 tons Hull 884 6812326 Cherry Chrystal 1968 A refrigerated cargo ship. Per 1 (ref. 90% down), 2 [Thos. & Jas. Harrison, Magician (3)], 3 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 150.6 metres long overall, (494 ft. 0 in.), 140.0 metres long between perpendiculars, 460 ft. 0 in., speed of 18 knots. Fitted with a 150-ton Stülcken derrick. Built for Charente Steam-Ship Company Ltd., manager Thos. & Jas. Harrison Ltd., known as 'Harrison Line'. Acquired & designed specifically for the Africa trade. The vessel was sold in late 1980, or maybe in early 1981, to 'Bunga Shipping Co. Pte. Ltd.', of Singapore, & renamed Cherry Crystal. The vessel visited Bhavnagar, Kaohsiung & Dubai. Dates are here. On Jun. 19, 1985, the vessel arrived at Alang, Gujarat, India, to be broken up. Much of the above data is presented thanks to Peter Hadfield, whom we thank. WWW data is limited. Can you add more! 4 Iason 11489 tons Hull 891 6926701 Xin Ji 1970 A cargo ship. Per 1 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 164.5 metres long overall, 152.4 metres long between perpendiculars, speed of 17 knots. Harold Appleyard advises (thanks Harold!) that the vessel was identical to both Finix & Feax. Built for 'Cargaisones Oceanicas S.A.', of Piraeus, Greece, with Lyras Bros. Ltd., of London, the managers. The vessel was sold in 1984, to 'Xinji Shipping & Enterprises Ltd.', of Liberia, & renamed Xin Ji. The vessel may have later become China registered. I read that the vessel was broken up in 1998. Where I wonder? WWW data re this vessel is virtually non-existent. Can you add more! 5 Isokvatis 11506 (or 10618) tons Hull 896 7109350 Ion Gang Cheng 1971 A cargo ship. Per 1, 2 & 3 (images, Ion), 4 (image, Gang Chang, means Gang Cheng I believe), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 164.45 metres long overall, 152.4 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 17 1/2 knots. Was launched as Isokvatis. But delivered as Ion to 'Pacifica Navegacion S.A.', of Piraeus, Greece, with Lyras Bros. Ltd., of London, the managers.  Commencing on Jul. 27, 1982, the vessel was laid up at King George V Dock, in London. The vessel stayed there for about 2 1/2 years. Was renamed Gang Cheng on Feb. 22, 1985 when the vessel was sold to 'Manda Shipping' ('Manda'), of Liberia. It seems likely that the owners of Manda were Chinese. The vessel would seem to have become, in 1986, owned directly by owners based in the People's Republic of China, likely 'Beijing SG Shipping Corp. Ltd.' (somehow COSCO related?) who later sold the vessel to Chinese ship breakers. I read that the vessel was broken up, in China, in Sep. 2000. While there are images WWW available for this vessel (thanks!), data about her is virtually non-existent. Can you add more! 6 Herefordshire 11453 (or 7463) tons Hull 898 357435 7205881 Texas Brooklyn 1972 A general cargo ship. Per 1 [Bibby Line, Herefordshire (3)], 2 (data, Herefordshire, 70% down), 3 & 4 (Bibby Line history), 5, 6, & 7 (images, Herefordshire), 8 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 161.5 metres long overall, 152.5 metres long between perpendiculars, 529 ft. 8 in., speed of 16 or 16 1/2 knots. Built for Bibby Bulk Carriers Ltd., of Liverpool. Lancashire was her sister ship. 'Bibby' is noted for having, since 1888, named its ships after English counties. The vessel was sold in 1982, to 'Brittany Shipping Corp.', of Monrovia, Liberia, & renamed Texas. The vessel was sold again, in 1985, to 'Atlas Business Co. SA', of Panama, & renamed Brooklyn. I read that on Mar. 5, 1886, the vessel suffered an engine room fire, while en route from Kandla, Gujarat, India, to Roumania. At 19.36N/62.31E, in the Arabian Sea, about 220 miles off the coast of Oman. The vessel was taken in tow, (by whom I wonder), & arrived at Karachi, Pakistan, on Mar. 13, 1986. The damage must have been extensive because the vessel was soon declared a constructive total loss. And on Oct. 6, 1986, it arrived at nearby Gadani Beach, Pakistan, to be broken up. I wonder why such different gross tonnages are reported (7463 & 11453)? WWW data re this vessel is modest. Can you add more! 7 Lancashire 11453 (or 7463) tons Hull 899 357499 7218682 Virginia Antibes Amer Asha 1972 A general cargo ship. Per A (e-Bay image, Lancashire), 1 [Bibby Line, Lancashire (4)], 2 (data, Lancashire, 75% down), 3 & 4 (Bibby Line history), 5, 6, & 7 (images, Lancashire), 8 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 161.5 metres long overall, 152.5 metres long between perpendiculars, 529 ft. 8 in., speed of 16 1/2 knots, signal letters GOUY. Built for Bibby Bulk Carriers Ltd., of Liverpool, Bibby Brothers & Co., the managers. Herefordshire was her sister ship. 'Bibby' is noted for having, since 1888, named its ships after English counties. It would seem that the vessel was deployed on longer time charters. The vessel was sold in 1982, to 'Agincourt Shipping Co.', of Monrovia, Liberia, & renamed Virginia. The vessel was sold again, in 1985, to 'Mediterranean Ocean Navigation Co. SA', of Panama, & renamed Antibes. In 1986, the vessel was sold again, to 'Tor Point Enterprises Inc.', of Panama, 'Amer Shipping Corp.' the managers, & renamed Amer Asha. On Apl. 1, 1998, the vessel arrived at Alang, India, to be broken up. I wonder why such different gross tonnages are reported (7463 & 11453)? WWW data re this vessel is modest. Can you add more! b) Vessels built by Doxford and Sunderland Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Ltd. at the Deptford Yard that used to be owned by 'Sir James Laing and Sons Limited.' 1 Roslagen 29018 tons Hull 841 6714782 Lucy Lucy L. 1967 A bulk carrier. Per 1 (image, Roslagen), 2 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 218.5 metres (716 ft. 7 in.) long, speed of 14 knots. Built for 'Rederi A/B Roslagen', of Stockholm, Sweden, (Nordström & Thulin А/В the managers). Maybe later resold or transferred since the vessel was sold in 1973 by 'Partrederiet Roslagen' to 'Mercury Bulk Carriers Inc.', of Liberia & renamed Lucy. In 1981, the vessel was sold? to owners from Panama, & renamed Lucy L. Can anyone advise the name of the purchaser? Arrived at Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on Oct. 17, 1984 to be broken up. WWW data about the vessel is most limited. As this listing is updated, there are 2 images of the vessel available via e-Bay. The listing images, however, bear large watermarks & I provide no links accordingly. Need data! 2 Orotava 28880 tons Hull 842 6805646 Orotava Bridge Orotava Ripon Grange Leda Unity Latini 1968 A bulk carrier. Per 1 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 218.4 metres long, speed of 15 1/2 knots. Built for Ore Carriers Ltd. The vessel was renamed Orotava Bridge in 1969. In 1974, the vessel reverted to its original name of Orotava. In 1979 renamed Ripon Grange. 1980 renamed Leda. 1982 renamed Unity. 1984 renamed Latini. Presumably sold at all of those four dates to new owners? Broken up Huangpu, China, in Apl. 1986. The owners' names elude me. Need data! 3 Sheaf Crest 9392 (or 9266) tons Hull 843 6813045 Father Panos Panos 1968 A dry cargo ship. Per 1 (30% down Swedish page Panos), 2 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 140.9 metres long, speed of 14 knots. Owned by Sheaf Steam Shipping Co. Ltd., of Newcastle, thru 1974. Sold in 1974 & renamed Father Panos. Sold in 1985 & renamed Panos, Hong Kong registered. The first 'Liberty replacement' from the yard. Broken up in China, in 1986, maybe by 'China National Metals & Minerals Imp.', of Shanghai. Need help! 4 Laurelwood 15100 tons Hull 844 338866 500113798 Saucon Seapride Leonis Tuscania Monte Rotondo Rotondo 1969 A tanker. Which had many names. Per 1 (Saucon images & data), 2 (image, Monte Rotondo), 3 (image Laurelwood, & -06), 4 (image Saucon, + 2 others), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 169.8 metres (556 ft. 2 in.) long, speed of 15 1/2 knots. Built for 'John I. Jacobs & Co. Ltd.', of London. Visited Auckland, New Zealand once only, as Laurelwood in 1974. Sold in 1975 to 'Mobil Shipping & Transportation Co.', & renamed Saucon. Monrovia flagged. Sold in 1983, to 'Waterproud Navigation',  'Thenamaris Ship Management' the managers, & renamed Seapride, ? registered. Sold in 1986 to 'Società Italiana Marittima', of Rome, Italy, & renamed Leonis. Sold again in 1992 to 'Franconia S.r.l.', also of Italy, Nafi Gestione the managers?, & renamed Tuscania. Vessel was sold in 1995 to 'Marittima Fluviale di Navigazione S.p.A.', of Savona, Italy, & renamed Monte Rotondo. Was sold in 1999 to 'Victory Trading Co. Ltd.', of Belize, & renamed Rotondo. Arrived at Alang, Gujarat, India, on Nov. 11, 1999, to be broken up. Not a lot of data WWW is available. Can you help with more? DOXFORD & SUNDERLAND LTD. (1966/1973) (OF PALLION, NORTH SANDS & DEPTFORD, SUNDERLAND) I as yet really have no knowledge as to this company. It may however have been a re-named Doxford & Sunderland Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. Ltd. (immediately above). Vessels built by Doxford & Sunderland Ltd. at the Pallion Yard that used to be owned by Doxford Miramar lists, (highest hull number on page). It used to be that you could click on the links that follow & get to the relevant Miramar page. But no longer! The new procedure must be to go to Miramar (here) & log in (you must be registered to view any page). And once you are logged in, return to this page & all the following links should work for you:- 878, 899. 1 Baltic Vanguard 3005 (later 3984) tons Hull 872 6605101 Cortes Lady M. A. Crosbie Dauphine Sheryl M. Blue Dolphin Jull II 1966 A cargo ship or coaster, which became a container ship. Per 1 (United Baltic, Baltic Vanguard), 2 (Danish page, data, Baltic Vanguard, about 80% down), 3 (image, Baltic Vanguard, also -01, -03, -04), 4 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 93.9 metres long overall, 86.9 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, speed of 14 1/2 knots, featuring 'side loading and sliding steel hatch covers'. Especially designed to carry automobiles in one direction (eastbound to Scandinavia?) & newsprint in the other direction. Built for United Baltic Corporation ('United'), then owned 50/50 by Andrew Weir & Co. & by East Asiatic Co. In 1976, the vessel was transferred to 'MacAndrews & Co.', of London, a subsidiary of United, & renamed Cortes. Used on their weekly Liverpool to Barcelona, Valencia & Cartagena, all Spain, service. In 1977, the vessel was lengthened (an 80 ft. section was added) & converted, at Middle Docks Ltd., of  Newcastle, owned by 'North East Coast Shiprepairers' Association', to a container ship, (could carry 218 20 ft. containers) & became 118.7 metres long overall (111.3 metres, perpendicular to perpendicular), & 3984 gross tons. In 1978, the vessel was sold to 'Chimo Shipping Ltd.', owned by  'C. A. Crosbie Shipping Limited' ('Crosbie'), of Montreal, Quebec, &  St. John's, Newfoundland, both Canada, & renamed Lady M. A. Crosbie. The vessel linked the ports of Montreal & St. John's. In 1984, the vessel was sold to 'Seafame Navigation Co.', of Limassol, Cyprus, 'C. M. Sarlis & M. C. Sarlis', of Piraeus, the managers, & renamed Dauphine. In 1995, the vessel was sold to 'Loraine Marine Inc.', of Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, & renamed Sheryl M. It was sold again, in 1999, to 'Goldsea Shipping Services S.A.', of St. Vincent, & renamed Blue Dolphin. And sold again, in 2002, to 'Jubilee Marine', of Majuro, Marshall  Islands, & renamed Jull II. The webmaster has seen no later data, but the vessel may very well still be in operation. Can anybody add anything? Another image perhaps? 2 Coventry City 7643 (or 5190 or 5192 or 8020) tons Hull 873 6608385 Ilkon Dalio Javron Bounty III 1966 A refrigerated cargo vessel. Per 1 (data 70% down), 2 (Bristol City Line), 3 (Bibby Line, Coventry City), 4 (Bristol City Line, Coventry City), 5 (4th para.), 6 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 464 ft. (141.7 metres) long, speed of 17 knots. A sister to Toronto City. Does that mean that Coventry City also had an ice strengthened hull? Built for Bibby Line Ltd. but leased, for 20 years, to 'The Bristol City Line of Steamship Limited', (managed Chas. Hill & Co.) for their Bristol to Canada service. 1 says delivered in Jul. 1966. Vessel became an owned & operated 'Bibby' vessel when 'Bibby' acquired a controlling interest in Bristol City in Feb. 1971 (correct?). Sold 1974 to Brandts (Leasing) Ltd, of Liberia, & renamed Ilkon Dalio. Sold 1976 to 'Cie. de Nav. D'Orbigny' of Rouen, France, & renamed Javron. Sold again, in 1981, to 'Cie Tahitenne Maritime' of Papeete, Tahiti, & renamed Bounty III. Sailed late Nov. 1986, to Kaohsuing, Taiwan, & arrived there on Dec. 30, 1986, to be broken up. Can anybody add anything? An image perhaps? 3 Toronto City 7643 (or 5192 or 8020) tons Hull 875 6618392 Ilkon Polly Free Spirit Panamoros Horizon Kanika III 1966 A cargo vessel with an ice strengthened hull. Per 1 (80% down, Toronto City), 2 (Bristol City Line), 3 (Bibby Line, Toronto City), 4 [Bristol City Line, Toronto City (3)], 5 (ref., Toronto City, 1/3 down), 6 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 464 ft. (141.7 metres) long, speed of 17 knots. Built for Bibby Line but leased, for 20 years, to 'The Bristol City Line of Steamship Limited', (managed Chas. Hill & Co.) for their Bristol to Canada service. 1 says delivered in Jan. 1966. Which is a puzzle, since it would appear that the vessel was launched on Aug. 17, 1966. The vessel is notable because of a fire on Oct. 30, 1966, a fire which developed in the shaft tunnel at the time of launch when a pipe became disconnected & oil was ignited by an oxy-acetylene burner [1 & 2 (but that 2nd link seems not to work when I tried to check it - a fire-wall problem.)]. It resulted in seven Doxford workers unfortunately losing their lives. Vessel became an owned & operated 'Bibby' vessel when 'Bibby' acquired a controlling interest in Bristol City in Feb. 1971 (correct?). Sold 1974 to Brandts (Leasing) Ltd, of Liberia, & renamed Ilkon Polly. Sold 1980 to Threadneedle Steamship Co. of Monrovia, & renamed Free Spirit. Sold again, in 1982, to Javelin Maritime S.A., of Panama, (pt. of John J. Rigos Maritime Enterprises), & renamed Panamoros Horizon. In 1985, sold to Flowers Cove Shipping Co. S.A., of Panama (a ship disposal company), & renamed Kanika III & then to Dhirubbhai Shah & Associates, of Sachana, Gujarat State, India (arrived Sep. 14, 1985) & broken up. Can anybody add anything? An image perhaps? 4 Finix 11489 tons Hull 890 6915879 1969 A cargo ship. Per 1 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 164.4 metres long, speed of 17 knots. Built for 'Compañía Naviera Santa Caterina S.A.', of Chios, Greece, with Fafalios S.A., the managers. On Oct. 24, 1985, the vessel arrived at Chittagong Roads, Bangladesh, to be broken up. WWW data is non-existent. Can you add something, anything! (Maybe built by Doxford & Sunderland Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Limited.) 5 Feax 11489 tons Hull 892 7005059 Parnassus 1970 A general cargo ship. Per 1 (image, Parnassus), 2 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 164.5 metres long, speed of 17 knots. Built for Compañía Messinia de Navegation S.A., of Greece possibly?, Fafalios S.A., the managers. In 1985, sold to 'Palmyra Tsiris Lines' of Piraeus, Greece, & renamed Parnannus. Registered in Lebanon. Have seen a limited reference to 'Parnassus Shipping Co.' also, but am not sure how it relates. On Jan. 27, 1997, arrived at Chittagong, Bangladesh, to be broken up. WWW data is limited. Need help! 6 Atalanti 11171 tons Hull 897 7117747 Cadmus 1971 A general cargo ship. Per 1 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 164.5 metres long, speed of 17 1/2 knots. Built for Alpha Transport Corp. of Monrovia, registered Liberia. In 1985 sold & renamed Cadmus. Sold to Metz Container Line? On Nov. 9, 1997 arrived at Chittagong, Bangladesh, to be broken up. A portion of the above data came from a now expired e-Bay item. Need help! Vessels built by Doxford & Sunderland Ltd. at the Deptford Yard that used to be owned by 'Sir James Laing and Sons Limited.' Miramar lists (highest hull number on page). It used to be that you could click on the links that follow & get to the relevant Miramar page. But no longer! The new procedure must be to go to Miramar (here) & log in (you must be registered to view any page). And once you are logged in, return to this page & the following links should work for you:- 846, 850. Vessels built by Doxford & Sunderland Ltd. at the North Sands Yard that used to be owned by 'Joseph L. Thompson & Sons, Ltd.' Miramar lists (highest hull number on page). It used to be that you could click on the links that follow & get to the relevant Miramar page. But no longer! The new procedure must be to go to Miramar (here) & log in (you must be registered to view any page). And once you are logged in, return to this page & the following links should work for you:- 731, 850. 7 Fernriver 29506 tons Hull 718 6619968 Pilio Welfare 1967 A bulk carrier. Per 1 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 216.0 metres long, speed of 16 1/2 knots. Built for Fearnley & Eger of Oslo, Norway. Sold 1977 (to whom?) & renamed Pilio. Sold 1980 (to whom?) & renamed Welfare. On Jul. 4, 1986, arrived at Huangpu (Shanghai), China, to be broken up. A portion of the above data came from a now expired e-Bay item. More than one Fernriver, it would seem. 8 Iron Endeavour 40316 tons Hull 724 305467 6900239 Andromachi Kaptan Ziya Sonmez Ocean Blue Nagos 1969 A bulk carrier. Per 1 (data & 2 images), 2 (extensive data, 70% down), 3 (many images, incl. a 1969 Press Release, in a fine 'shipsnostalgia' page), 4 (image, Kaptan Ziya Sonmez), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 243.4 metres, 798 ft. 5 in., long, speed of 15 knots. Ordered as Iron King, but name was changed (at time of the bi-centenary) to Iron Endeavour to honour the memory of Endeavour, the barque in which Captain Cook discovered Australia in 1770. Built for Nile Steamship Co. Ltd., (part of Furness Withy Group), of Newcastle (J. & J. Denholm Pty Ltd., the managers), & registered there. Immediately bareboat chartered to Dampier Mining Co. Ltd., a subsidiary company of Broken Hill Proprietary Company ('BHP') of Australia, or, per a BHP 1969 Press Release to 'The Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd.' Registered Australia. Sub-chartered to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, of Japan, for the Japan portion of her maiden voyage (began Feb. 10, 1969) to Port Hedland, Western Australia, & Port Kembla, New South Wales, via Liberia & Japan. Her main function was, I read, the transportation of iron ore pellets from Whyalla, South Australia, to Japan to service an 8 year contract. A typical run was Port Kembla to Whyalla in ballast, load iron ore pellets for Japan, then in ballast to Port Hedland to load iron ore fines for Port Kembla. Have also read many 3-week voyages between the ports of Newcastle, Port Kembla, Port Pirie & Port Headland. On Oct. 4, 1970, vessel grounded at Port Hedland requiring repairs to her bottom at Singapore. In 1972, her galley burnt out at sea. Nicknamed 'The Big E' to the Australians. In Dec. 1980, carrying limestone to Port Kembla & Newcastle, she topped the 10,000,000 tonnes in cargo mark & had achieved 11,722,831 tonnes when sold. Sold in 1983 to Efold Shipping Co. S.A., of Piraeus, Greece, (Efshipping Co. S.A., of Panama, the managers, presumably Theodore & Angelos Efstathiou) & renamed Andromachi. On Apl. 27, 1987, vessel, loaded with iron ore, ran aground in Venezuela's Orinoco river. She had to be lightened before tugs could pull her into deeper water. Hull damage was sustained requiring temporary repairs & dry docking in Hong Kong. Sold in 1990 to Ostene Shipping S.A. ('Ostene'), a company in the 'Kýran' Group, of Turkey, & renamed Kaptan Ziya Sonmez, (Ugland Brothers Ltd., the managers). Registered at Istanbul. Miramar refers to 'Sonmez Denizcilik' re Ostene, but unsure of the meaning. On Feb. 23, 1990, her 'collision bulkhead' cracked while loading coal, necessitating the removal of cargo & major repairs. In Mar. 1992, vessel was sold to Good Faith Shipping Co. S.A., of Greece, & renamed Ocean Blue (Panamian registry). But soon, on Jun. 27, 1992, vessel was sold at Admiralty Court auction at Gibraltar to Ostene but immediately sold on to Nagos Shipping Ltd., of Valetta, Malta, & renamed Nagos. In May 1993, she was carrying coal from Richards Bay, S. Africa, to Antwerp. On May 26, 1993, she foundered 75 miles off Port Elizabeth, S. Africa, in a violent storm, as a result of a hatch cover washing away. At 35.15S/24.01E. 17 of the crew of 33 lost their lives having taken to life rafts ~ the 16 who survived were rescued by helicopter. We thank John Hoskin, of 'Flotilla Australia', for a portion of the above. The text may well need some correction. If so, do please be in touch! 9 Berkshire 19061 tons Hull 727 7004598 Searanger Gold Bridge I Tiansheng No. 8 Resource I Chang Shun 6 1970 A bulk carrier. Per 1 (at mid page), 2 (data & images), 3 (Bibby line, Berkshire), 4 & 5 (images, Berkshire), 6 (modest image, Resource I), 7 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 182.6 metres long overall, 173.1 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, 598 ft. 9 in., speed of 16 knots, signal letters GYZK. Sister to Oxfordshire & Cheshire. Built for Bibby Freighters Ltd., of Liverpool, (extensive company history on this & following pages. 2 advises that the vessel was built as a car carrier 'with six removable decks which, when not in use, were stowed in container-like guides on the weather deck either side of the hatches. All of her 7 holds were strengthened for the carriage of ore & when rigged as a car carrier it had capacity for 1900 medium sized cars. On completion it was chartered for five years to 'Tokyo Steamship Co.' who in turn chartered her to Oskar Wallenius. i.e. Wallenius Lines (OW on funnel) to carry cars from Japan to U.S.A., & bulk cargoes of the return voyage. Her maiden voyage was from Europe with pig iron - to Japan perhaps? In 1979, she became a bulk carrier only, modified possibly by 'Globe Engineering' of South Africa. The vessel was, I read, laid up at Glasgow in the early 1980s. In Nov. 1983, the vessel was sold to 'Takoradi Shipping Co.', of Limassol, Cyprus, (or maybe to 'Thenamaris'), who renamed her Searanger. In 1994, the vessel was renamed Gold Bridge I. In 1995, it became Tiansheng No.8 & in 1996 became Resource I. I presume that the vessel was sold on each of those occasions, but I have not spotted the names of any of the purchasers. In 1997, the vessel was renamed Chang Shun 6. It presumably was then sold, likely to 'International Resources Investment Inc.', of Panama, who sold the vessel to ship breakers in 2002. The vessel was broken up in Nov. 2002, but I cannot tell you where it was broken up. There are many gaps in the above data. Can you fill in those gaps or otherwise add to or correct the listing? Some images later in her life? 10 Cheshire 19061 tons Hull 728 7028506 Maria Miss Maria Nicola D. Sunlight Sun Light I Golden Sunlight 1971 A bulk carrier. Per 1 (at mid page), 2 (data & image), 3 (1998 seizure, 75% down, thanks to 'Tonga'), 4 (image, Cheshire, also -05 & -016), 5 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 182.6 metres long overall, 173.1 metres perpendicular to perpendicular, 598 ft. 9 in., speed of 16 knots, sister to Berkshire & Oxfordshire. Built for Britain Steamship Co. Ltd., owned by Bibby Line Ltd., of Liverpool, (extensive Bibby history on this & following pages. But beware! This was the 4th Cheshire). 2 advises that the vessel was built as a car carrier 'with six removable decks which, when not in use, were stowed in container-like guides on the weather deck either side of the hatches. All 7 holds were strengthened for the carriage of ore and when rigged as a car carrier they had capacity for 1900 medium sized cars. On completion they were placed on a five year charter with Wallenius Lines (OW on funnel). A typical trip would be taking cars from Europe to the USA, grain from the USA to Japan then cars back to Europe.' Glad to learn that Kevan Dickin! Thanks! In Jun. 1972, while en route from Hampton Roads, U.S.A., to Yokohama, Japan, she suffered an explosion in a mast house which killed one and injured two crew members. Have not read the detail. Converted into a bulk carrier in 1979. The vessel was sold, in 1983, to 'Ambersley Ocean S.A.', of Greece, & renamed Maria. Registered at Panama, it would seem. In 1985, she was sold to 'Erotocritos Shipping Co. Ltd.' ('Erotocritos'), of Nicosia or maybe of Limassol, Cyprus, & renamed Miss Maria. The vessel was laid up for an extended time, from Jan. 15, 1986, in River Fal, Falmouth, Cornwall, supposedly under the care of Shipping & Produce Ltd of London. Was returned to service in 1987. In 1994, the vessel was renamed by Erotocritos as Nicola D., likely re a sale of the vessel to 'Nicola D Shipping Co. Ltd.', also of Cyprus. A flurry of name changes in 1995. First to Sunlight, when sold to 'Tak Hing Shipping Co. Ltd.', also of Cyprus. The vessel was soon renamed Sun Light I, & Golden Sunlight. Ownership changes in each case? In 1998, an Indian chemical company, or maybe 6 such companies), accused Golden Sunlight of violating a cargo agreement. The matter came to court at Ningbo (NE Zhejiang province, China), on Jan. 6, 1998. The vessel was seized & was sold, as a result, on Apl. 1, 1998, for 5.26 million yuan, or approx. U.S. $630,000, to help pay the 6 companies. It arrived in India, later in 1998, to be broken up. Can you add anything? 11 Oxfordshire 19061 tons Hull 729 7041065 Georgios Tsakiroglou Georgios T. Mike K. 1971 A bulk carrier. Per 1 (at mid page), 2 (data), 3 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 182.6 metres long, speed of 16 knots. Sister to Berkshire & Cheshire. Built for Bibby Line Ltd., of Liverpool, (extensive company history on this & following pages. Beware! Many Bibby vessels of identical name). 2 advises that the vessel was built as a car carrier 'with six removable decks which, when not in use, were stowed in container-like guides on the weather deck either side of the hatches. All 7 holds were strengthened for the carriage of ore and when rigged as a car carrier they had capacity for 1900 medium sized cars. On completion they were placed on a five year charter with Wallenius Lines (OW on funnel). A typical trip would be taking cars from Europe to the USA, grain from the USA to Japan then cars back to Europe.' Glad to learn that Kevan Dickin! Thanks! Sold in 1978, 'before conversion', to Marsenorio Armadora S.A. of Piraeus, Greece, who renamed her Georgios Tsakiroglou. Sold to Pericles Marine Co., of Limassol, Cyprus, in 1985, & renamed Georgios T. In 1994, sold to Delcando Shipping Co., of Limassol, who changed her name to Mike K. Arrived at Alang, Gujarat, India, on Jun. 13, 1996, to be broken up. Can you add anything? 12 Naess Crusader 86098 tons Hull 731 7300813 Nordic Crusader Cast Fulmar Marinicki Mount Athos Mount Athos I Mount I Mountain 1973 An ore/oil bulk carrier. Per 1 (Miramar, link, you now must be registered to access). 291.9 metres long, speed of 15 1/2 knots. Built North Sands for Anglo Eastern Bulkships Ltd., of London, (Naess Group). Sold in 1974 & renamed Nordic Crusader. Sold 1980 & renamed Cast Fulmar. Sold 1983 & renamed Marinicki. Sold 1987 & renamed Mount Athos. In 1987 renamed Mount Athos I. Renamed Mount I in 1997. Sold 1998 & renamed Mountain. I am assuming that the vessel was sold on most of those occasions. Arrived at Chittagong, Bangladesh, on May 9, 1998, to be broken up. The thumbnail at left is of an e-Bay item. The vendor (trailercheck), might be able to provide an additional copy. Can you add anything? This page is the 4th of 4 Doxford pages, the first being here. The 2nd & 3rd pages are here & here. 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