MARAMA 1969-1985

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Number of Images5 Last edited by: John Brown

Particulars of Ship

BuilderCaledon Shipbuilding & Engineering Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltDundee, Scotland Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1969 Last edited by: John Brown

Length x Breadth131 metres Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage4510 Last edited by: John Brown

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

Owners & Previous Names1969-1985 USSCo & Ascot Shipping Wellington
1985 Sold to Taiwan shipbreakers Last edited by: John Brown

Additional NotesBow thruster and flume tank stabilisers. MAHENO and MARAMA were built to operate a fortnightly service from Auckland and Wellington to Sydney and Melbourne. MAHENO was delayed by engine malfunctions and MARAMA by industrial action at the shipyard. The rapid growth of the standard ISO container in the following years saw both ships replaced by 1976 and sold although MARAMA was chartered back by Union Company for the trans-Tasman service and also to the Pacific Islands being finally sold in 1985. Broken up in Taiwan 1985. Last edited by: John Brown

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CompanyUnion Steam Ship Company

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MARAMA 1969-1985