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Name: INDIUM
Type: Cargo Ship
Launched: 14/07/1924
Completed: 08/1924
Builder: Charles Rennoldson & Co
Yard: South Shields
Yard Number: 212
Dimensions: 207grt, 75nrt, 105.0 x 22.1 x 9.0ft
Engines: C2cyl (15 & 32 x 21ins), 56rhp
Engines by: MacColl & Pollock Ltd, Sunderland
Propulsion: 1 x Screw
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 147269
History:
01/08/1924 United Alkali Co Ltd, Liverpool
by 1930 ICI (Alkali) Ltd, Liverpool
1939 Shannon Steamship Co, Kilrush
1947 J & R Griffiths, Cardiff
1961 Wm France, Fenwick & Co
07/1963 Broken up
Comments: 1947: Converted to a sand pump dredger
07/1963: Broken up at Gateshead


Above photo is courtesy of Richard Cox

Above photo is courtesy of Richard Cox

Above photo as a sand dredger, dated 20/03/1961, is courtesy of Danny Lynch. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return