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Name: KOLA
Type: Cargo Ship
Launched: 17/04/1924
Completed: 23/05/1924
Builder: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Yard: Neptune Yard, Low Walker
Yard Number: 1154
Dimensions: 1538grt, 729nrt, 278.3 x 40.0 x 14.2ft
Engines: Oil engine, 2SCSA, Neptune type, 6cyl (17.5 x 35ins), 318nhp
Engines by: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 11.5knots
Reg Number: 147654
History:
13/05/1924 British India Steam Navigation Co Ltd, London
1952 China Shipping Co Ltd - John Manners & Co Ltd, Hong Kong
1952 Renamed SAN ERNESTO
1954 Isabel Navigation Co SA, Panama
1961 Renamed SAN MAYON
1965 General Marine Corp (Panama) Ltd - Power Navigation Ltd, Hong Kong
1968 Renamed TORRO
1968 Santai Shipowners SA, Panama; renamed WING SANG
03/1969 Broken up
Comments: Built for the Singapore to Bangkok feeder service at a cost of £78,600
03/1969: Broken up at Hong Kong by Lee Sing Co