POOLTA

Poolta (II) 1959-1999. (Cargo ref.) USSCo. 1959-1976.

LR/IMO/ID: 5282067
Year: 1959
Name: POOLTA
Type: Cargo ship (ref)
Flag: AUS
Launched: 10.3.59
Completed: 5.59
Owner: USSCo. NZ Ltd.
Builder: Henry Robb, Leith.
Yard No: 465
Link: 1623
Starke: V1959 #602
GRT: 2,085
DWT: 2,183
LOA: 82.0
LPP: 76.2
Beam: 13.3
1D.11 knots.

Subsequent History:

1968 Lengthened at Taikoo Dockyard, Hong Kong to LOA: 100.2m, LPP: 94.5m, 2,880 grt, 3,280 dwt. Derricks replaced by cranes.

1976 sold to Bulkships Containers Pty Ltd., Hobart who retained the name. (Associated Steamships Pty Ltd., Hobart as Managers.)

1985 sold to Tonga & r/n KALI
1988 ALI
1989 MAHAN
1990 SUBLIME
1992 BLUE PEARL
1995 OCEAN SUCCESS

Disposal Data:

BU India 6.1999

Details: Mirimar

Photo Credits: The William T Barber Collection

Cheers and GB

Gordy