NGAKUTA 1962-1983

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Number of Images5 Last edited by: John Brown

Particulars of Ship

BuilderCaledon Shipbuilding Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltDundee, Scotland Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1962 Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage4576 GRT Last edited by: John Brown

PropulsionSingle screw motor 12 knots Last edited by: John Brown

Owners & Previous Names1962-1983 USSCo
1983-1992 Taiwanese owners

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Additional NotesNGAKUTA was the first of four similar ships which were equipped with six cranes replacing derricks. Designed to carry newsprint, pulp and paper from the new port at Tauranga to Australia.
When on passage Funcheng to Maura, took water into No 2 hold after hach covers ripped off in heavy weather and abandoned by crew 23 October 1992 in position 10.32 North 112.06 East Last edited by: John Brown

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CompanyUnion Steam Ship Company

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NGAKUTA 1962-1983