OROWAITI 1887-1903

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DescriptionBuilt 1882 by H McIntyre & Co, Paisley, Scotland for the Westport Coal Company. In 1887 Union Company took over that Company and its three identical colliers -KAWATIRI, OROWAITI and WAREATEA. OROWAITI was subsequently sold to Malaysian interests and continued in service until 1941 - a total of 59 years.Number of ImagesOrowaiti Last edited by: John Brown

Date posted13th March 2011

Particulars of Ship

BuilderH McIntyre & Co Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltPaisley, Scotland Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1882 Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage453 GRT Last edited by: John Brown

PropulsionSingle screw steam Last edited by: John Brown

Owners & Previous Names1882-1887: Westport Coal Company
1887-1903: USSCo
1903-1941: Various Malaysian and Japanese owners.PULO RIMAN, KASHI I MARU, KASII MARU.
1941: Sunk Last edited by: John Brown

Additional NotesOne of three identical colliers transferred to USSCo from Westport Coal Company. Continued trading in eastern water under various names and owners until 1941-a career of 59 years. Last edited by: John Brown

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CompanyUnion Steam Ship Company

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OROWAITI 1887-1903