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GLOXINIA - IMO 5132561
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Photographer:Malcolm Cranfield [ View profile ]
Title:Gloxinia
Location:Avonmouth, Bristol, United Kingdom
Photo Category:Bulkers Built 1950-1960
Added:Nov 9, 2016
Views:1,046
Image Resolution:3,976 x 2,475
Description:
Stag Line’s 1958 Readhead, South Shields, built GLOXINIA is seen passing Portishead, outward from Avonmouth on 9th November 1966, so exactly fifty years ago today, following discharge a cargo of grain from Lakehead Harbour.
Sold to Greek owners in 1977, she traded on as VIRGINIA M. until suffering engine trouble after sailing from Apapa/Lagos on 30th April 1982. She finally arrived at Piraeus in tow on 10th June only to be sold for breaking at Perama on 2nd August 1982.
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Current name:VIRGINIA M.
Former name(s):
- Gloxinia (Until 1977)
Vessel Type:Bulk Carrier
Gross tonnage:7,058 tons
Summer DWT:10,516 tons
Photos:8 photos by 4 photographers
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