SEAWAY KING 1964-1976

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Number of Images3 Last edited by: John Brown

Particulars of Ship

BuilderBroken Hill Pty Ltd Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltWhyalla Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1964 Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage2961 Last edited by: John Brown

PropulsionTwin Screw Motor. Last edited by: John Brown

Owners & Previous Names1964-1976 USSCo
1976-1984 Various owners. Laid up Chalkis, Greece
1986 Greek shipbreakers. Last edited by: John Brown

Additional NotesThe second specialist roro ship which made its maiden voyage from Sydney to Hobart on 1 September 1964. She left Sydney every Tuesday arriving Hobart on Thursday, leaving on Friday and arriving back in Sydney on Sunday. In addition to roro cargo through the stern door both ships had four cranes to handle the newly emerging containers and other unit loads. Sold in 1976 to Singaporean interests and later Greek interests. Broken up 1986 in Greece. Last edited by: John Brown

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SEAWAY KING 1964-1976