I already posted several photos including the launch as I have been involved quite a bit during construction and subsequent follow up.
You can use the search engine to find the photos.
In total I would have more than 500 photos of the construction of this vessel.
Jan
here is one:
http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=217252Australia's only ice breaker. Sails to the Antarctics and is basically stationed in Hobart, Tasmania.
Owned and operated by P and O Polar Pty Ltd (P and O Australia) on behalf of the Australian Antarctic Division..
Vessel was delivered to the Antarctic Division on 30th March 1990.
Constructed by Carrington Slipways, Newcastle (Australia).
GRT 6574 DWT: 3911 length 95 metres.
The shipyard no longer exists.
Rogerio, the vessel was built in Newcastle, NSW, Australia and NOT in Newcastle, U.K.
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