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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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Above photo is courtesy of Photoship

The Scotsman, Friday, 06/08/1937