AVOCET
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
Gross Tonnage: 654 ton
Object numberABDSHIP000281
Keywords
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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