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