The General Cargo Ship VALPARAISO passing Rendsburg/Kiel-Canal westbound | Photo: 1970 | © Hans-Wilhelm Delfs, Kiel - Member of World Ship Society |
IMO 5200710 | Call Sign: ZCBC | Class: BV | Flag: Bermuda/Hamilton |
History: FRANCOIS L.D. (-1961) - LA HACIENDA (1961-1965) – VALPARAISO (1965-1971) – MOMBASA (1971-1972) - CONCORDIA MOMBASA (1972-1972) – MOMBASA (1972-1972) – PERLA (1972-1974) – INTRA SAND (1974-1981) - demolished Bombay 15.03.1982
GT 5.875 | NT 3.011 | dwt 9.313 | Grain 596.077 cbft – Bales 539.786 cbft |
Loa 149,35 m | Br. 18,34 m | Draught 7,76 m |
Engine: Cie. De Const. Méc., St. Denise – BHP 5.180 | 14,5 kts |
built by At. & Chantiers de la Loire, St. Nazaire – Yard-No. 344 – Launching 02.07.1952 - Completion 1953 |
Owner: Sefton S.S. Co. Ltd. | Manager: Cia. Sudamericana de Fletes S.A., Hamilton/Bermuda