Tri-Ellis
Ship Number
1581
Vessel Type
Phosphate Carrier
Built
Govan Yard
Launch Date
May 15, 1958
Launched By
Mrs Richwhite
Delivered
October 31, 1958
Owner
British Phospate Commissioners
Weight
11760 grt
BP Length
486-3 feet
Breadth
68 feet
No. of Screws
Single
Speed (approx)
15.5 knots
Propulsion
Harland and Wolff - B&W 7 cylinder Single Acting (S.A.) Diesel, built Glasgow
Official No.
Registered
Fate
Scrapped
Tri-Ellis

[Ironfighters Outfitters and Bowler Hatters]
Launched in 1958 for the British Phosphate Commissioners, London. Engined by Harland & Wolff Ltd, Glasgow, this stylish ref/cargo/passenger vessel was built to transport phosphate from the tiny Pacific island of Nauru and remained in service performing that function up until 1974 when she was sold and renamed Tryphena.
 
She was broken up in 1980 under the name of Man Tat