WAITEMATA 1946-1967

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Number of Images5 Last edited by: John Brown

Particulars of Ship

BuilderBurrard Dry Dock Co Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltVancouver, BC, Canada Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1946 Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage7364 GRT Last edited by: John Brown

Number of passengers16 Last edited by: John Brown

PropulsionSingle screw steam 10 knots Last edited by: John Brown

Owners & Previous Names1946-67 USSCo
1967-73 Hong Kong owners AMELIA
1973 Taiwan shipbreakers. Last edited by: John Brown

Additional NotesBuilt for Royal Navy and launched as SELSEY BILL but then purchased by Union Company and completed to their design which included accommodation for 16 passengers. Used on trans Pacific run. In 1961 while in heavy fog off San Francisco collided with HOEGH CAPE. Sold in 1967 to Hong Kong interests when Union Company decided to withdraw from trans Pacific service. Last edited by: John Brown

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CompanyUnion Steam Ship Company

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WAITEMATA 1946-1967