Carrigan Head
Ship Number
1576
Vessel Type
Cargo Ship
Built
Belfast
Launch Date
July 2, 1958
Launched By
Mrs Clark
Delivered
November 18, 1958
Owner
Ulster Steamship Co.
Weight
8271 grt
BP Length
430 feet
Breadth
61-6 feet
No. of Screws
Single
Speed (approx)
15.5 knots
Propulsion
Harland and Wolff - Double Reduction (D.R.) Geared Turbines 6,000 SHP
Official No.
Registered
Fate
Scrapped
 Carrigan Head

Built for the North Atlantic service.
 
Sold to Cypriot owners in 1972 renamed Chrysanthi.
 
Sold 1980 renamed Rysan, broken up Gadani Beach 1980.
 
Surprisingly she lasted until 1980 when many turbine steamers were scrapped as a result of the oil crisis of the early 1970's.