N.J.Pateras & Sons' 1961 Tsurumi (Japan) built bulk carrier ARGONAFTIS is here seen anchored off Auckland on 4th February 1972. She subsequently sailed for Yokohama via Brisbane.

Can anyone identify her charterer please?

During 1963 I was very fortunate to be able to visit both ARGONAFTIS and the same owner's 1961 Tamise built bulk carrier THALASSOPOROS (IMO 5357721), in both cases while berthed at Avonmouth discharging grain. I recall both ships being very impressive, helping to inspire my interest in Greek shipping.

In 1978 ARGONAFTIS was sold to Golden Union Shipping, and renamed ORPHEUS, but she was wrecked on 17th June 1979 during a voyage from Piraeus to Yenbo with a cargo of cement.