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Name: KING ARTHUR
Type: Cargo Ship
Launched: 07/02/1905
Completed: 04/1905
Builder: Robert Stephenson & Co Ltd
Yard: Hebburn
Yard Number: 87
Dimensions: 3968grt, 2589nrt, 340.7 x 47.1 x 20.0ft
Engines: T3cyl (25, 41 & 67 x 45ins), 322nhp
Engines by: Blair & Co Ltd, Stockton-on-Tees
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 9.5knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 120514
History:
04/1905 Scottish SS Co Ltd (Philipps, Philipps & Co Ltd), London
1913 Cia Commercio e Navegacao, Rio de Janeiro; renamed MERITY
1915 A/S D/S Hassel (A/S Rederiet Odfjell), Bergen; renamed HASSEL
1928 Kristiansunds Nye Rederi A/S (H Schnitler A/S), Kristiansund
1928 Renamed MAIZE
23/11/1933 Broken up
Comments: 13/11/1933: Departed Langesund in tow of QUEENS CROSS
23/11/1933: Arrived at Charlestown, Fife for breaking up by Metal Industries


Jarrow Express, Friday, 17/02/1905