Name: | ALNWICK CASTLE |
Type: | Bulk Carrier |
Launched: | 14/09/1973 |
Completed: | 04/1974 |
Builder: | Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd |
Yard: | High Walker |
Yard Number: | 56 |
Dimensions: | 109879dwt, 57255grt, 140019nrt, 251.06 x 40.70 x 20.12metres |
Engines: | Oil engine, 2SA, B & W type, 9cyl (840 x 1800mm), 23200bhp |
Engines by: | Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast |
Propulsion: | 1 x Screw, 15.0knots |
Construction: | Steel |
Reg Number: | 363057 |
History: | |
04/1974 | Sheaf Steam Shipping Co (WA Souter & Co, Newcastle) |
1976 | Bamburgh Shipping Co Ltd (William Thompson & Co), Newcastle |
1981 | Ben Line Steamers Ltd, Leith; renamed BENWYVIS |
1983 | Garth Shipping Co Ltd, Cardiff, renamed GRAIGLAS |
1993 | Seven Seas Maritime, Cyprus; renamed ARIANA |
05/09/1996 | Broken up |
Comments: | 05/09/1996: Arrived at Gadani Beach for breaking up |
07/09/1996: Breaking up commenced |
Above photo is courtesy of Photoship
Above photo is courtesy of Photoship
Above photo as ALNWICK CASTLE is courtesy of William T Barber
Above photo as BENWYVIS is copyright of Time Webb
Above photo as GRAIGLAS is courtesy of George Robinson
Above photo as GRAIGLAS is courtesy of Paul Strathdee
Above photo as ARIANA is courtesy of Photoship