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FARID FARES - IMO 5209259
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Photographer:rovno [ View profile ]
Title:Farid Fares
Photo Category:Livestock Carriers
Added:Nov 16, 2008
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Image Resolution:1,840 x 1,232
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Outbound from Fremantle WA 11/3/1979
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.
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Current name:FARID FARES
Former name(s):
- Lions Gate (Until 1973)
Vessel Type:Livestock Carrier
Gross tonnage:6,667 tons
Summer DWT:8,697 tons
Photos:5 photos by 3 photographers
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Livestock Carriers - 3 photos
General cargo ships built 1950-1959 (Over 3000gt) - 2 photos
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