Name: | AURICULA |
Type: | Tanker |
Launched: | 17/04/1946 |
Completed: | 08/1946 |
Builder: | R & W Hawthorn, Leslie & Co Ltd |
Yard: | Hebburn |
Yard Number: | 671 |
Dimensions: | 8257grt, 4757nrt, 466.0 x 59.3 x 34.8ft |
Engines: | Oil engine, 4SCSA, Werkspoor type, 8cyl (650 x 1400mm), 502nhp |
Engines by: | R & W Hawthorn, Leslie & Co Ltd, Newcastle |
Propulsion: | 1 x Screw, 12.0knots |
Construction: | Steel |
Reg Number: | 180926 |
History: | |
09/08/1946 | Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Co Ltd, London |
1955 | Nueva Vista Cia Naviera SA, Monrovia (Mavroleon Bros Ltd, London) |
1955 | Renamed DON DEMETRIO |
1957 | Leria Cia Naviera SA, Monrovia (Mavroleon Bros Ltd, London) |
1959 | Falaise Steamship Co Ltd (Mavroleon Bros Ltd, London) |
1959 | Renamed SEAWAY DISCOVERER |
1961 | Valmonte Cia Naviera SA, Beirut (Helikon Shipping Enterprises, London) |
1961 | Renamed CAPTAIN MINAS |
23/03/1969 | Broken up |
Comments: | 1956: Converted to bulk carrier, 7673grt and 11280dwt |
23/03/1969: Arrived at Kaohsiung for breaking up | |
20/06/1969: Breaking up commenced |
Above photo is courtesy of Photoship
Above photo is courtesy of Photoship
Above photo is courtesy of Photoship