AMANDA MILLER

Australian

1971 - 1996

R.W. Miller and Co./Howard Smith Shipping Co

39,059 gross tons. 66803 dwt.

Lbd: 780' x 109' x 43'. (239.3 x 32.3 metres) Oil tanker built at the BHP Whyalla Ship Building and Engineering Works, Whyalla, South Australia specifically for the R.W. Miller and Co., and was the largest ship built in Australia at that time.

Single screw, diesel engine service speed of 16 knots. She was fully controlled by a computer on the bridge.

In April 1970 whilst under construction a disastrous fire destroyed the partially completed hull. Damage estimated at $3,000,000.00. The rebuilt "Amanda Miller" was finally launched in February 1971. The ship had a crew of 37 seamen including the officers.

She lifted her first cargo, Bass Strait crude oil, in early September 1971. Came under management of Howard Smith Industries. Sold 1987 to the Revay shipping group, renamed Amity Star. 1988 Derby. 1991 Seapanther. 1994 Primo. 94 Lido II. Broken up at Alang commening 1st October 1996

DETAILS: Flotilla Australia

Photo Credits: The Late Don Ross Collection

Cheers and GB

Gordy