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Name: APAPA DOCK
Type: Floating Dock
Launched: 13/02/1961
Completed: 04/1961
Builder: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Yard: Wallsend
Yard Number: 1923
Dimensions: 400.0 x 87.0 x 35.5ft
Engines: None
Engines by: n/a
Propulsion: None
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: n/a
History:
04/1961 Nigerian Ports Authority - Apapa Port
No further details known
Comments: Has a lifting capacity of 4000tons


Above photo is copyright of Beamish Museum

Above photo is courtesy of Kevin Blair. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return

Above photo is courtesy of John Bage

Newcastle Evening Chronicle
Monday, 13/02/1961