Name: | ARNDALE |
Type: | Tanker |
Launched: | 05/08/1937 |
Completed: | 09/1937 |
Builder: | Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd |
Yard: | Neptune Yard, Low Walker |
Yard Number: | 1516 |
Dimensions: | 8296grt, 4936nrt, 466.3 x 61.9 x 33.9ft |
Engines: | Oil engine, 2SCSA, 4cyl (600 x 2500mm), 687nhp |
Engines by: | Wm Doxford & Sons Ltd, Sunderland |
Propulsion: | 1 x Screw, 12.0knots |
Reg Number: | 165578 |
History: | |
17/09/1937 | The Admiralty, London |
05/1960 | Broken up |
Comments: | Ordered by the British Tanker Co but taken over by the Admiralty |
12/04/1960: Arrived at Antwerp for delivery to the breakers | |
05/1960: Breaking up commenced by Scrappingco SrL at Willebroek |
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The Scotsman, Friday, 06/08/1937