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Name: EAST ANGLIA
Type: Cargo Ship
Launched: 23/12/1882
Completed: 02/1883
Builder: Schlesinger, Davis & Co
Yard: Wallsend
Yard Number: 128
Dimensions: 2266grt, 1478nrt, 290.9 x 37.3 x 24.7ft
Engines: C2cyl (31 & 65 x 42ins), 250nhp
Engines by: Thomas Clark & Co, Elwick
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 11.5knots (trials)
Construction: Iron
Reg Number: 86100
History:
10/02/1883 George W Ward, Newcastle; registered at Newcastle
1885 The International Line SS Co Ltd, Whitby
1889 Rowland & Marwood, Whitby; registered at Whitby; renamed VECTIS
1900 Christopher Marwood, Whitby
1900 Joh E vd Ohe & Lund, Bergen; registered at Bergen; renamed NJØRD
Q1/1905 Broken up
Comments: Q1/1905: Broken up


The above photo as EAST ANGLIA, taken at Savona in 1886, is courtesy of Captain P Piccardo

The Newcastle Courant, Friday, 29/12/1882