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Name: BRITISH HARMONY
Type: Tanker
Launched: 09/06/1941
Completed: 09/1941
Builder: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Yard: Neptune Yard, Low Walker
Yard Number: 1696
Dimensions: 12458dwt, 8453grt, 4897nrt, 466.3 x 61.9 x 33.9ft
Engines: Oil engine, 2SCSA, Doxford type, 4cyl (23.31 x 91.31ins), 3435bhp
Engines by: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Propulsion: 1 x Screw
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 168214
History:
09/1941 British Tanker Co Ltd, London
01/06/1956 Owners restyled BP Tanker Co Ltd, London
16/10/1960 Broken up
Comments: 16/10/1960: Arrived at Troon for breaking up
03/11/1960: Work commenced by West of Scotland Shipbreaking Co Ltd


Photo courtesy of Richard Cox