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HOUSTON CITY - IMO 5405255
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Photographer:Malcolm Cranfield [ View profile ]
Title:Houston City
Location:Avonmouth, Bristol, United Kingdom
Photo Category:General Cargo Ships Built 1960-1969 (over 3000gt)
Added:Mar 2, 2016
Views:1,450
Image Resolution:3,144 x 2,165
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Photographed arriving at Avonmouth on 3rd March 1966, so almost exactly fifty years ago, is Reardon Smith’s 1963 Doxford, Sunderland, built HOUSTON CITY.
Later: 1972 MARIA ELISA - 80 ALPAC AFRICA
The former HOUSTON CITY finally arrived at Shanghai on 1st July 1984 to be broken up.
This photograph, and a more detailed caption, can be seen in my book Bristol Port and Channel Nostalgia, published by Coastal Shipping of Portishead.
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Current name:ALPAC AFRICA
Former name(s):
- Maria Elisa (Until 1980)
Vessel Type:General Cargo
Gross tonnage:10,089 tons
Summer DWT:15,373 tons
Photos:6 photos by 4 photographers
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50 years ago right? This doesn't make us any younger...
From a friend in the same age group.
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