Name: | RANCAGUA |
Type: | Tanker |
Launched: | 19/11/1929 |
Completed: | 02/1930 |
Builder: | Armstrong, Whitworth & Co (Shipbuilders) Ltd |
Yard: | Low Walker |
Yard Number: | 1052 |
Dimensions: | 3936grt, 1951nrt, 366.1 x 50.1 x 27.4ft |
Engines: | 2 x T3cyl (23.5, 38 & 64 x 42ins), 769nhp |
Engines by: | Armstrong, Whitworth & Co (Engineers) Ltd, Scotswood; Eng no 80 |
Propulsion: | 2 x Screws |
Construction: | Steel |
Reg Number: | n/a |
History: | |
02/1930 | Government of Chile - Chilean Navy |
11/1989 | Sank |
Comments: | Armed with 2 x 1 x 4.7ins guns |
1964: Stricken from the Chilean Navy | |
1967: Converted to a static tanker at Dawson Island, Tierra del Fuego | |
11/1989: Sunk as a target near Cabo Rowlet, Tierra del Fuego |
Above photo is courtesy of Photoship
Above photo is courtesy of Photoship
Yorkshire Post & Intelligencer, Monday, 10/02/1930