| Name: | GLITRA |
| Type: | Cargo Ship |
| Launched: | 22/07/1952 |
| Completed: | 10/1952 |
| Builder: | Clelands (Successors) Ltd |
| Yard: | Willington Quay |
| Yard Number: | 180 |
| Dimensions: | 992grt, 511nrt, 220.6 x 32.8 x 13.8ft |
| Engines: | Oil engine, 2SA, 5cyl (340 x 570mm), 850bhp |
| Engines by: | British Polar Engines Ltd, Glasgow |
| Propulsion: | 1 x Screw, 10.0knots |
| Construction: | Steel |
| Reg Number: | 184038 |
| History: | |
| 24/10/1952 | The South Georgia Co Ltd (Chr Salvesen & Co), Leith |
| 1969 | Cia Maritima Anthousa SA, Mogadishu |
| 07/1969 | Cokal Cia Naviera SA, Mogadishu; renamed MELIORA |
| 08/06/1971 | Sank |
| Comments: | 08/06/1971: Foundered 180 miles SSW of Ushant after developing leaks |
| On a voyage from Oran to Avonmouth with a cargo of rapeseed |
Above photo as GLITRA is copyright of Charlie Hill
Above photo as GLITRA is courtesy of Richard Cox
Above photo as GLITRA is courtesy of Richard Cox