MINNIPA

Australian

1927 - 1963

1,977 gross tons, 986 net.

Lbd: 253'1" x 39'9" x 22'.

Steel motorship built by Burmeister & Wain, Copenhagen as a passenger ship for this concern. Diesel engine - 2,700bhp and rated at 15 knots.150-200 passenger capacity on the Port adelaide - Port Lincoln run. Maintained that bi-weekly service since 1927, at times taking in Tumby as a port of call.

Withdrawn June 1960 and sold to unknown interests who renamed her Mayon under Panamanian registry. Broken up Hong Kong late 1963 (Minnipa is aboriginal word for 'Hill')

Details: Shiplist

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Photo Credits: The late Don Ross

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Gordy