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

Shipownervessel built for General Steam Navigation Co. Ltd. (London, England)

Date1965

Object NameCARGO VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 190 3/6' x breadth 36 1/12' x depth 21 7/12'
Gross Tonnage: 654 ton

Object numberABDSHIP000281

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: John Lewis & Sons.
Yard Number: 347
Subsequent Names: AFRODITI H (1976); SAMARAH (1982); Hamada (1985).

Fate: Struck submerged object off Ras Banas, Egypt. Lat 24.42N Long 35.25E in heavy weather 28 June 1993. Subsequently foundered, 29 June 1993.

Propulsion: Motor
Description: Cargo vessel.

Owners:
1965: General Steam Navigation Co., Ltd, London.
1976: Euromaster Navigation Co., Limassol, Cyprus.
1985: Phemios Shipping Co., Valetta, Malta.

General History:
1965: Average speed on trial 13.82 knots.

Note: Engine number 417, British Polar type MN17.

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