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Name: CHEYENNE
Type: Tanker
Launched: 12/10/1908
Completed: 12/1908
Builder: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Yard: Wallsend
Yard Number: 815
Dimensions: 4987grt, 3015nrt, 388.8 x 50.6 x 29.4ft
Engines: T3cyl (26, 43 & 72 x 48ins), 440nhp
Engines by: Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Co Ltd, Wallsend
Propulsion: 1 x Screw
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 125450
History:
19/12/1908 Anglo-American Oil Co Ltd, Newcastle
12/1924 Broken up
Comments: 11/11/1924: Damaged by stranding near St Monans, Fife
On a voyage from Grangemouth to the USA in ballast
12/11/1924: Refloated & taken to Leith for examination
26/12/1924: Beached at Bo'ness for breaking up by P & W MacLellan Ltd


Above photo is courtesy of Photoship

Above photo is courtesy of Greek Shipping Miracle

Above photo is courtesy of Photoship

Jarrow Express, Friday, 16/10/1908

Hull Daily Mail, Wednesday, 12/11/1924

Falkirk Herald, Saturday, 15/11/1924

Linlithgowshire Gazette, Friday, 26/12/1924