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Berthing at Victoria Quay Fremantle WA 5/3/1979
Built 1950 by Kockums M/V A/B Malmo as the general cargo ship LIONS GATE. Became FARID FARES in 1973 and converted to a livestock carrier of 6667grt. On 27/3/1980 she caught fire in the engine room when about 220nm south west of Adelaide in the Southern Ocean. She subsequently sank with the loss of one crew members and nearly 40000 sheep.
Former name(s):
- Lions Gate (Until 1973)
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Livestock Carriers - 3 photos
General cargo ships built 1950-1959 (Over 3000gt) - 2 photos
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