ENGLISH STAR

UK

built by Fairfield Govan,

Yard No 746

Engines by Fairfield SB & Eng Co.Ltd

Last Name: ENGLISH STAR

Port of Registry: London

Propulsion: 2Doxford oil 2SCSA 5cy (670x2320mm) twin screw 15.5 knots 11600bhp. 2 x Aux Boilers supplying steam at max pressure 100lbs.

Generating Plant 4 x 300kW @ 220VDC. Max Bunker Capacity 2262tons heavy fuel oil.

Launched: Tuesday, 06/12/1949

Built: 1950

Ship Type: Cargo Vessel

Tonnage: 10174 grt | 6045 nrt | 12400 dwt

Length: 506 feet

Breadth: 70 feet

Draught: 31 feet

Owner History:

Blue Star Line Ltd, London

Status: Arrived for Scrapping - 21/09/1973

Photo Credits: The late Allan Green Collection Vic Australia

Cheers and GB

Gordy