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MERRIMAC - IMO 5096286
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Photographer:DEREK SANDS [ View profile ]
Title:Merrimac
Location:Hoek van Holland, Hook of Holland, Netherlands
Photo Category:Bulkers Built Before 1950
Added:Jan 2, 2008
Views:3,048
Image Resolution:1,837 x 1,324
Description:
Passing Hook of Holland in July 1977.
Built 1944 as the T2 tanker JAMES ISLAND.
by Sun Shipbuilding, Chester P.A.
[1962 Lg & widened 15995gt & cv to bulk carrier] - 48 ALEXANDRA - 55 AMANDA - 61 LYRA - 62 EASTHAMPTON - 64 MERRIMAC
BU Chittagong 10.12.82
Vessel
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Current name:MERRIMAC
Former name(s):
- Easthampton (Until 1964)
- Lyra (Until 1962)
- Amanda (Until 1961)
- Alexandra (Until 1955)
- James Island (Until 1948)
Vessel Type:Bulk Carrier
Gross tonnage:15,995 tons
Summer DWT:26,637 tons
Photos:6 photos by 5 photographers
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super nice old bulker, never saw such a type !!
Gerolf
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She mad a visit to Felixstowe in the late sixties when I was at school and was just a "spotter".
My good fortune to see her again severla years later. I was vey happy when she came past!
regards
Derek
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Mick
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It took a bit of work to get it worth posting
regards
Derek
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