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Name: NORTHUMBERLAND
Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
Launched: 02/02/1915
Completed: 15/02/1916
Builder: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Yard: Wallsend
Yard Number: 955
Dimensions: 11555grt, 7229nrt, 530.5 x 63.0 x 31.9ft
Engines: 4 x Steam turbines
Engines by: Wallsend Slipway & Co Ltd, Wallsend
Propulsion: 2 x Screws, 14.0knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 139112
15/02/1916 Federal Steam Navigation CoLtd
15/01/1951 Broken up
Comments: Launch date is from TIC records, other sources state 03/02/1915
15/01/1951: Broken up at Inverkeithing by TW Ward


Above photo is copyright of Allan C Green. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return

Above photo is copyright of Allan C Green. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return

Above photo is copyright of Allan C Green. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return

Above photo is copyright of Allan C Green. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return

Above photo is courtesy of George Robinson