RANGATIRA 1972-1976

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Particulars of Ship

FlagUK

BuilderSwan Hunter Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltNewcastle, England Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1972 Last edited by: John Brown

Length x Breadth153 metres Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage9387 GT Last edited by: John Brown

Number of passengers768 Last edited by: John Brown

PropulsionTwin Screw Turbo Electric 22 knots Last edited by: John Brown

Owners & Previous Names1972-1986 USSCo
1986-1990 Searoyal Ferries, Nicosia QUEEN M
1990-2005 Alimar Shipping Co, Malta CARLO R
2005 Ship breakers Aliaga, Turkey Last edited by: John Brown

Additional NotesFollowing the tragic loss of WAHINE, the Company ordered a replacement vessel. Space for over 200 cars, this was the largest and the last vessel that Union Company operated in Wellington-Lyttelton ferry service. When service ceased in 1976, RANGATIRA returned to England. She was chartered by the British Government for service during the Falkland War in 1982. After long periods laid up she was finally broken up. Last edited by: John Brown

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CompanyUnion Steam Ship Company

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RANGATIRA 1972-1976