Name: | NORTHGATE |
Type | Cargo ship |
Launched: | 03/09/1940 |
Completed: | 01/1941 |
Builder: | Clelands (Successors) Ltd |
Yard: | Willington Quay |
Yard Number: | 54 |
Dimensions: | 429grt, 224nrt, 156.0 x 26.1 x 8.0ft |
Engines: | Oil engine, 2SCSA, 6cyl (10.5 x 13.5), 59rhp |
Engines by: | Crossley Bros Ltd, Manchester |
Propulsion: | 1 x Screw, 9.5knots |
Construction: | Steel |
Reg Number: | 167100 |
History: | |
03/01/1941 | Hull Gates Shipping Co Ltd, Hull |
24/03/1963 | Sank |
Comments: | 24/03/1963: Foundered near the Ouistreham Light Vessel |
On a voyage from Caen to Flixborough with a cargo of iron ore | |
The Cleland shipyard had a close relationship with Hull Gates through a common shareholding by the Craggs family, who were also connected to the Goole shipyard |
Above photo is copyright of Charlie Hill
Above photo is copyright of Charlie Hill