TOFUA 1951-1973

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Number of Images7 Last edited by: John Brown

Particulars of Ship

BuilderWm Denny & Bros Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltDumbarton Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1951 Last edited by: John Brown

Length x Breadth115 metres Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage5299 GRT Last edited by: John Brown

Number of passengers73 Last edited by: John Brown

PropulsionTwin screw motor. 16.5 knots Last edited by: John Brown

Owners & Previous Names1951-73 USSCo
1973-75 Khymer Shipping Co Hong Kong TACK TAI
1975 Chinese ship breakers Shanghai Last edited by: John Brown

Additional NotesUsed on Pacific Island service and was a regular caller at Suva, Nukualofa, Vavau, Pago Pago and Apia. The last passenger/cargo ship designed and built for the Union Company. In December 1952 delivered a record 32,269 cases of bananas to Auckland. Last edited by: John Brown

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TOFUA 1951-1973