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Name: ASTRAKANETZ
Type: River Steamer
Launched: 18/05/1863
Completed: 06/1863
Builder: C Mitchell & Co
Yard: Low Walker
Yard Number: 112
Dimensions: 312grt, 185.0 x 28.0 x 2.5ft (draft)
Engines: 2cyl, 120hp
Engines by: Thompson & Wood, Spring Garden Engine Works, Newcastle
Propulsion: Paddle
Construction: Iron
Reg Number: n/a
History:
06/1863 A Walter & Co
15/06/1863 Sank
Comments: Built for service on the River Volga
Dimensions are approximate and based on press release
15/06/1863: Sank 150 miles NE of Tynemouth
On a voyage from the Tyne to Stettin


Newcastle Courant, Friday, 22/05/1863

Newcastle Journal, Wednesday, 24/06/1863