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EMPIRE RICHMOND

Shipbuildervessel built by John Lewis & Sons (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1907 - 1976)

Date1945

Object NameCARGO VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 202 3/6' x breadth 33' x depth 15 1/12'

Object numberABDSHIP000131

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 186
Official Number: 180991
Subsequent Names: PULBOROUGH (1946); PULBOROUGH II (1959); NILGIRI (1959).

Fate: Scrapped in April 1970 at Calcutta.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Cargo vessel with raised quarterdeck, machinery aft, single deck, cruiser stern.

Owners:
1945: Ministry of War Transport
1946: Stephenson Clarke Ltd.
1959: Ashok Line, India.

General History:
10/08/1945: Full power trial in Torry Dock.
22/10/1945: Builder's certificate issued. Port of intended registry listed as Aberdeen.
1969: Arrested at Calcutta and sold by Court Order.

Note: Engine no. 261, boiler by Denny, Dumbarton.