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Begona - IMO 5039202

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Photographer:
Allan RO [ View profile ]
Captured:
Jun 1, 1974
Title:
Begona
Photo Category:
Cruise Ships And Liners Built Before 1950
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Mar 2, 2011
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Begoña owned by Cia. Transatlantica Espanola S.A. Built by Bethlehem-Fairfield in New Jersey as Vassar Victory. (VC2-S-AP2 type). Converted to passenger vessel for Sitmar Lines during 1952 and delivered as Castelbianco, later renamed Castel Bianco. Sold to the Spanish in 1957 and renamed Begoña. Used regularly on West Indies immigrant run.

Suffered engine trouble on a voyage from Southampton to Bridgetown, where she arrived 17 Oct 1974. Considered beyond economical repair and sold to I. M. Varela Davalilli, Castellon, for breaking, where she arrived in tow, 24 Dec. 1974

photo : Calshot, 06:1974
photo : © Dr. Allan Ryszka-Onions 1974/2011

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5039202
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Shady_S that sounds like IRPINIA.

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A classic.

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My grandmothers husband traveled on this boat. I’m trying to find hers. She calls it the Orapina or Oraphina. Spelling unknown.

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Mother, father, and brother onboard, had my 6th birthday on this ship and learned to play dominoes here. I remember the big dumplings they had also. Lots of good memories. Still sailing in my mind.

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What a vessel, so much character..

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I travelled on this ship when I was 4 years old, with my mom,dad 2 brothers and a sister. We left England Dec 1969 and arrived in jamaica Jan 1970. All I can remember is arriving in jamaica and eating beef patties for the first. I also happen to know Junior Bonner.

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I traveled on this ship when I was 10 years old in 1969 form Kingston, Jamaica to Southampton, England. I will never forget it, it was the first time I ever traveled, it was nice.

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I traveled with my mom from La Guaira (Venezuela) to Vigo (Spain. I will never foget it.

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I was ten years old when i sailed on the Begona from Southampton to Jamaica April 1973 with my Mom and Dad two brothers , one sister its a journey i will never foget 3wks on the Atlantic , going through rough seas along the way , we had calmer seas nearing the caribbean it was fun for me as a ten year old..... I will never forget the voyage , it was a trip , pun not intended..

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I was Ten years old on that trip in 1974, Traveling with my mother and younger brother. We thought we would die when we were adrift in the middle of the Atlantic, when in October 12 the towboat Oceanic came to our rescue. This voyage is imprinted in my memory for ever

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