BOW SANTOS
Shipbuildervessel built by
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
Date14 August 1954
Object NameCARGO VESSEL
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 396' x breadth 58' x depth 37'
Gross Tonnage: 4939 ton
Gross Tonnage: 4939 ton
Object numberABDSHIP002525
Keywords
Yard Number: 833
Subsequent Names: VERA CRUZ (1961-1976); BUKOM ISLAND (1976-1977)
Fate: BUKOM ISLAND foundered in the Indian Ocean during a cyclone, 12 June 1977, with the loss of seven crew, whilst en route from Um Said to Singapore.
(Source: www.wrecksite.eu)
Propulsion: Motor
Description: Cargo vessel, 1 deck and shelter deck, poop deck 48', forecastle 25', cruiser stern. Radar fitted.
Owners:
1953: Skibs A/S Hassel; A/S Redariet Odfjell managers, registered at Bergen, Norway.
General History:
24/08/1953: Launched by Miss Lilly Kool-Odfjell of Bergen.
25/08/1953:
''When the cargo liner 'BOW SANTOS,' the longest and largest vessel constructed at Aberdeen, took the water yesterday she glided across the dock in the wind to strike a ship in the fitting-out berth. Unfortunately, after entering the water the slight wind caught the 'BOW SANTOS' before tugs had her properly under control [...] she came into contact with the small fishery research vessel 'KEELBY' and also scraped the masonry of the wharf with her port bow [...] She will carry cargo and up to 12 passengers for the American trade.'
(Press & Journal)
14/01/1954: Fit-out completed
Note:
5 cylinder diesel engine by N. V. Wilton Fijenoord.
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