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Name: GAGOMA
Type: Landing Craft
Launched: 16/04/1957
Completed: 06/1957
Builder: Clelands (Successors) Ltd
Yard: Willington Quay
Yard Number: 230
Dimensions: 210grt, 63nrt, 110.0 x 26.7 x 4.9ft
Engines: 2 x Oil engines, 4SCSA, 8cyl (5.5 x 7.75ins)
Engines by: L Gardner & Sons Ltd, Manchester
Propulsion: 2 x Screws
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 196137
History:
08/1957 D’Arcy Exploration Co Ltd, London
09/01/1958 BP Exploration Co Ltd, Port Moresby
No later history known
Comments: Initial owners also seen as Australasian Petroleum Co Ltd
18/08/1957: Left the Tyne under tow by WITTE ZEE for Port Moresby


The Sphere, Saturday, 04/05/1957

Shields Daily News, Thursday, 08/08/1957