Name: | GEBOSO |
Type: | Landing Craft |
Launched: | 21/06/1955 |
Completed: | 08/1955 |
Builder: | Clelands (Successors) Ltd |
Yard: | Willington Quay |
Yard Number: | 207 |
Dimensions: | 210grt, 63nrt, 110.0 x 26.7 x 5.0ft |
Engines: | 2 x Oil engines, 4SCSA, 8cyl (5.5 x 7.75ins) |
Engines by: | Gardner & Sons Ltd, Manchester |
Propulsion: | 2 x Screws |
Construction: | Steel |
Reg Number: | 196131 |
History: | |
08/1955 | D’Arcy Exploration Company Ltd |
02/04/1956 | Sank |
Comments: | 18/08/1955: Departed Tyne in tow to Port Moresby |
19/11/1955: Arrived at Port Moresby | |
02/04/1956: Capsized and sank in Aeafura Sea |