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Name: VARNA launched as NUMIDIE
Type: Cargo Ship
Launched: 05/06/1902
Completed: 08/1902
Builder: Wood, Skinner & Co Ltd
Yard: Bill Quay
Yard Number: 107
Dimensions: 1820grt, 1164nrt, 270.0 x 39.5 x 18.6ft
Engines: T3cyl (20.5, 33 & 54 x 36ins), 206rhp
Engines by: G Clark Ltd, Sunderland
Propulsion: 1 x Screw
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: n/a
History:
08/1902 Soc Commerciale Bulgare de Nav à Vapeur, Varna
25/12/1929 Sank
Comments: 05/06/1902: Launched as NUMIDIE for Lombard Steamship Co, London
25/12/1929: Sank after colliding with the Greek steamer CHRYSSI in the Sea of Marmara
On voyage from Varna to Piraeus carrying general cargo


Above photo as NUMIDIE is courtesy of Richard Cox

Above photo as VARNA is courtesy of George Takev

Above photo as VARNA is courtesy of George Takev

Above image as VARNA is courtesy of George Takev

Shields Daily Gazette, Friday, 06/06/1902