KOKIRI 1951-1968

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Number of Images8 Last edited by: John Brown

Particulars of Ship

BuilderHenry Robb Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltLeith, Scotland Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1951 Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage2470 GT Last edited by: John Brown

PropulsionTwin screw motor Last edited by: John Brown

Owners & Previous Names1951-1968 USSCo
1968-1971 Litonjua SS Co Inc JUNIOR K L
1971 Disappeared without trace in typhoon 'Elaine' onpassage Tanjong to Hong Kong. Last edited by: John Brown

Additional NotesThe sixth of this class of collier but different in that she had no cargo working gear. Used exclusively on the West Coast / Wellington coal run berthing at Aotea Quay 6. An explosion in the No 1 hold as she was berthing at Wellington on 13 March 1965 killed two crew members when the hatch lids on which they were standing blew off into the harbour. Sold to Philippine interests. Last edited by: John Brown

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KOKIRI 1951-1968