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William Wilberforce
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Ship Number |
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855 |
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Vessel Type |
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Cargo Ship |
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Built |
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D&W Henderson |
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Yard |
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Meadowside |
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Slip Number |
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1 |
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Launch Date |
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January 14, 1930 |
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Delivered |
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May 10, 1930 |
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Owner |
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African Steamship Co. |
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Weight |
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4013 grt |
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BP Length |
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370 feet |
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Breadth |
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51-6 feet |
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No. of Screws |
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Single |
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Speed (approx) |
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12.5 knots |
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Propulsion |
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Single Acting (S.A.) 8 cylinder with airless injection 652 n.h.p. - constructed by H&W |
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Official No. |
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161406 |
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Registered |
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London |
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Fate |
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Torpedoed |
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[Photo from E.D.Fleet History]
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