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EGTON - IMO 5098284
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Photographer:Chris Howell [ View profile ]
Title:Egton
Photo Category:General Cargo Ships Built 1960-1969 (over 3000gt)
Added:Jun 1, 2009
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Image Resolution:3,631 x 2,373
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UK 10/3/1982
Built 1962 for Headlam
1986 broken up Finland.
CJH collection slide.
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Current name:EGTON
Vessel Type:General Cargo
Gross tonnage:9,958 tons
Summer DWT:15,069 tons
Photos:7 photos by 4 photographers
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Completed July 1962 to join the Headlam fleet, (two Liberty ships Sandsend and Sneaton, Glaisdale built in 1940 and Runswick built in 1956). because freight rates were low the ship was laid up in Sunderland's North Dock where it was blown from moorings by a gale in December. Maiden voyage was September 1963 in ballast to Comeau Bay for grain to Birkenhead. Ran aground at Robin Hoods Bay, January 24th 1967 and taken by tugs fiery Cross and Erimus Cross to the Tyne where a large amount of bottom steel work was replaced as well as other repairs by Swan Hunter. Then on 30th January oil from the ships tanks caused a fire in drydock resulting in further damage. In July 1967 Egton returned to service. By 1972 Egton was the only ship owned by Headlam. April 24th 1977 Egton returned to the Jackson Dock in Hartlepool until 6th January 1986 when the ship was towed by the tug Formidable to Finland to be broken up at Naantali.
Details condensed from article by H.S. Appleyard, Marine News, date unknown.
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