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AFRICAN PRINCE - IMO 5278573
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Photographer:Ken Smith [ View profile ]
Title:African Prince
Location:London, United Kingdom
Photo Category:General Cargo Ships Built 1950-1959 (over 3000gt)
Added:Feb 5, 2008
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Image Resolution:1,280 x 930
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AFRICAN PRINCE 3,597/1955
Prince Line (part of Furness Group)
Ex. Pinemoor (Johnston Warren Lines)1965
1971 Maldive Mail
Fire off Verawal & wrecked May 31st 1975
Seen outbound at Woolwich c1965 shortly after re-naming hence lack of Prince of Wales feather on funnel.
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IMO:5278573
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Pacific Envoy was 9,349 grt. Think this vessel is much smaller.
Here is a link to a photo of Pacific Envoy.
http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/gallery/data/510/medium/232Pacific_Envoy_s.jpg
I think this may be the "African Prince" ex Pinemore (Johnston Warren Lines). Probably just after renaming in 1965, which would explain the abscence of the "Fleur de lis" on the funnel.
Please have a look at this image of the Pinemore and see what you think.
http://media.shipspotting.com/uploads/photos/310229.jpg
Another possibillity is the "English Prince" ex Beechmore a sister ship to the Pinemore changed name also in 1965.
http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/gallery/data/510/medium/6120BEECHMORE.JPG
Hope this is of some help.
All the best
regards
Derek
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You are right, she is smaller, I now think that she is the African Prince, I have now discovered a note made at the time about the missing funnel logo for Prince Line of the Prince of Wales feathers, the memory fades with age you know.
Thanks for your help, I have now updated it.
Regards Ken
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Good to know we have pinned this one down as well!
Just fortunate there were some images to compare it to, always jolts the old memory.
All the best and superb shot by the way!
regards
Derek
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