IRON WARRIOR

...ex Eugowra (I) 1923-1964.

ON: 137229
IDNo: 1137229
Year: 1923
Name: EUGOWRA
Type: Cargo ship
Flag: AUS
Launch Date: 4.11.22
Date of completion: 13.6.23
Owner: Australian Govt.
Builder: Poole & Steel, Port Adelaide, AUS
Link: 1865
Yard No: 3
GRT: 3,345
LPP: 100.9
Beam: 14.6
1T-10 knots.

Launched as ERINA for Australian Govt.

1925 sold to Broken Hill Pty Co Ltd., r/n IRON WARRIOR

1957 sold to V.B. Bendix, r/n ZEUS

1964 sold to Lee Shek Tung, r/n DORAR

1964 wrecked E Chau Is, Hong Kong 5.9.64 (11*)

EUGOWRA
1922-64 3,345 gross tons, 1,909 net, 6,170 dwt. Lbd: 331' x 47'9" x 26'1". (100.9 x 14.6 metres). Steel single screw steamship built Poole & Steel, Port Adelaide for Australian Government's Commonwealth Government line. Triple expansion three cylinder engine built by the shipbuilder. 516 nhp, service speed 10 knots. Crew: 46. Originally laid down as the Erina on the stocks for Australian Government's Commonwealth Line of Steamers, but launched and completed as Eugowra when commissioned 13th June 1923. Was chartered out to James Patrick & Co Pty Ltd., who employed her on some voyages carrying BHP cargoes. Sold 1925 to Broken Hill Pty Co (BHP) Australia and renamed Iron Warrior. 1957 sold to V B Bendix and renamed Zeus. 1963-64 sold to Lee Shek Tung and renamed Dorar. Wrecked E Chau Island, Hong Kong 5th September 1964.

Photo Credits: The late Allan Green collection Vic Australia

Details: Mirimar and Flotilla Australia

Cheers and GB

Gordy