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AFRICAN LION - IMO 5187566
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Photographer:Malcolm Cranfield [ View profile ]
Captured:Aug 12, 1973
Title:African Lion
Location:Avonmouth, Bristol, United Kingdom
Photo Category:General Cargo Ships Built 1950-1959 (over 3000gt)
Added:Aug 12, 2023
Views:115
Image Resolution:4,990 x 3,475
Description:
The 1958 Belfast built AFRICAN LION, the former KING HENRY, passing Portishead outbound from Avonmouth exactly fifty years ago today, on 12th August 1973. She had discharged a cargo of phosphate rock from Dakar.
Later: 1981 KLADITIS EMMANUEL - 1983 VERBIER for voyage to breakers at Gadani Beach arrived 14.4.83
Vessel
particulars
Current name:VERBIER
Former name(s):
- African Lion (Until 1981)
- King Henry (Until 1972)
Vessel Type:General Cargo
Gross tonnage:8,300 tons
Summer DWT:11,520 tons
Photos:10 photos by 2 photographers
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General cargo ships built 1950-1959 (Over 3000gt) - 10 photos
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