KARAMU 1953-1972

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Number of Images2 Last edited by: John Brown

Particulars of Ship

BuilderHenry Robb Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltLeith Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1953 Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage1988 GRT Last edited by: John Brown

PropulsionSingle screw motor Last edited by: John Brown

Owners & Previous Names1953-1972 USSCo
1972-1979 Guan Guan Shipping Singapore as KING LUCK.
1984 Sold to Taiwanese shipbreakers. Last edited by: John Brown

Additional NotesIntended for coastal trade as general purpose freighter. She was the first of the soft nosed vessels. In 1960 she was fitted with refrigerated capacity to carry frozen cargo across the Tasman after the withdrawal of MONOWAI and took over regular Wellington Sydney Auckland run for a number of years. She also carried fruit from Pacific Islands and in 1956 made a mercy dash to Campbell Island to rescue an injured man. After 19 years with USSCo spent another 12 years operating out of Singapore. Last edited by: John Brown

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KARAMU 1953-1972