Name: | PACIFIC SWAN |
Type: | Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Carrier |
Launched: | 20/07/1978 |
Completed: | 01/1979 |
Builder: | Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd |
Yard: | Hebburn Yard |
Yard Number: | 106 |
Dimensions: | 4257grt, 2195nrt, 3833dwt, 103.0 x 16.1 x 6.0(draft) metres |
Engines: | 2 x Oil engines, 4SA, 8cyl (317 x 368mm), 4070bhp |
Engines by: | Ruston Diesels Ltd, Newton-le-Willows |
Propulsion: | 2 x Screws, 13.0knots |
Reg Number: | 359129; (IMO: 7621516) |
History: | |
01/1979 | Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd (James Fisher & Sons Ltd), Barrow |
31/01/2005 | Broken up |
Comments: | 31/01/2005: Arrived at 's-Gravendeel for breaking up |
Above photo copyright of C Astbury
Above photo courtesy of John Bage
Above photo copyright of Frans Sanderse
Above photo copyright of Frans Sanderse