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SANTONA

Shipbuildervessel built by Hall, Russell & Company, Limited (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)

Date26 May 1959

Object NameCARGO VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 271' x breadth 44 7/12' x depth 26 1/12'
Gross Tonnage: 1769 ton

Object numberABDSHIP002564

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Hall, Russell & Co.
Yard Number: 877
Subsequent Names: MALDIVE TRADER (1974)

Fate: Broken up at Gadani Beach (Shipbreakers) Pakistan, in April 1983 after running aground. 19.26.48N/37.43.30E 9.1.83 & BU Gadani Beach 2.4.83 [S.M.Sadik]

Propulsion: Motor
Description: Cargo vessel, 2 decks, forecastle 30', machinery aft.

Owners:
1959: Donaldson Line
1974: Maldives Shipping Ltd., Maldives

Notes:
Launched 26 May 1959 - Sponsor was Mrs F. A. Donaldson. Sister ship to COLINA.
Constructed for trading to Great Lakes via the St. Lawrence Seaway. Design features for this include:- recessed stern anchor, sewage disposal system and landing booms for transferring seamen ashore for lock service.
Photos: "SANTONA leaving the ways"; "The Sponsor"; "SANTONA runs sea trials"; "Foreward deck looking aft"; "Crew dining & accommodation room"; "Cabin"; "Diagram of general arrangement"
(Hall Russell Group Journal, vol. 26, no. 3, (September 1959), pp. 70-71)

1769/2530 GRT/DWT as built
3218/3426 GRT/DWT as lengthened

5 cylinder (500x700 mm) diesel engine, by British Polar Engines, Glasgow.