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Name: PACIFIC SWAN
Type: Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Carrier
Launched: 20/07/1978
Completed: 01/1979
Builder: Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd
Yard: Hebburn Yard
Yard Number: 106
Dimensions: 4257grt, 2195nrt, 3833dwt, 103.0 x 16.1 x 6.0(draft) metres
Engines: 2 x Oil engines, 4SA, 8cyl (317 x 368mm), 4070bhp
Engines by: Ruston Diesels Ltd, Newton-le-Willows
Propulsion: 2 x Screws, 13.0knots
Reg Number: 359129; (IMO: 7621516)
History:
01/1979 Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd (James Fisher & Sons Ltd), Barrow
31/01/2005 Broken up
Comments: 31/01/2005: Arrived at 's-Gravendeel for breaking up


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