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RISDON - IMO 5296850
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RISDON
...passing the Westgate Bridge Melbourne Australia
Australian
Risdon 1959-1984. (Cargo) USSCo. 1959-1975.
LR/IMO/ID: 5296850
Year: 1959
Name: RISDON
Type: Cargo ship
Flag: AUS
Launched: 9.4.59
Completed: 5.59
Owner: USSCo. NZ Ltd.
Builder: Alexander Stephen & Sons, Linthouse, Glasgow.
Yard No: 663
Link: 1554
Starke: V1959 #635
GRT: 3,906
NRT: 1,892
DWT: 5,275
LOA: 109.6
LPP: 102.1
Beam: 15.8
1D-12.5 knots.
Powered by single screw 6 cylinder Sulzer oil engine.
2,410 bhp. Service speed 12 1/2 knots.
Subsequent History:
Employed carrying zinc concentrates from Port Pirie, SA to Risdon, TAS
1975 sold to Maldives Shipping Co., Male & r/n MALDIVE NAVIGATOR
1976 sold to Panama & r/n PANAGIA SPILIANI
Disposal Data:
BU Bedi, India 6.6.84
Photo Credits: The William T Barber collection
Cheers and GB
Gordy
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Former name(s):
- Risdon (Until 1975)
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General cargo ships built 1950-1959 (Over 3000gt) - 4 photos
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