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Name: GEORGIDORE
Type: Cargo Ship
Launched: 19/01/1954
Completed: 04/1954
Builder: John Readhead & Sons Ltd
Yard: West Yard, South Shields
Yard Number: 577
Dimensions: 8063grt, 4497nrt, 458.0 x 59.2 x 28.9ft
Engines: T3cyl (25, 42 & 70 x 45ins) + LP turbine, 3700ihp
Engines by: John Readhead & Sons Ltd
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 12.0knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 186041
History:
09/04/1954 Maritime Shipping & Trading Co Ltd (Michalinos & Co Ltd), London
1964 Lily C Michalos, Piraeus: renamed COSTAS MICHALOS
1972 Vrontados Cia Naviera SA, Piraeus: renamed DOMINA
1973 Managers became The Michalinos Maritime & Commercial Co, Piraeus
24/01/1974 Broken up
Comments: 24/01/1974: Arrived at Kaohsiung for breaking up
10/04/1974: Breaking up commenced by Li Cheng Steel & Iron Works Co Ltd


Above press cutting is courtesy of John Bage

Above photo as GEORGIDORE is courtesy of John Bage

Above photo as GEORGIDORE is courtesy of Stuart Smith

Above photo as GEORGIDORE is courtesy of Greek Shipping Miracle

Above photo as COSTAS MICHALOS is courtesy of Chris Howell

Above photo as COSTAS MICHALOS is courtesy of Richard Cox