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Name: MAIPO
Type: Tanker
Launched: 15/01/1930
Completed: 04/1930
Builder: Armstrong, Whitworth & Co (Shipbuilders) Ltd
Yard: Low Walker
Yard Number: 1053
Dimensions: 3936grt, 1951nrt, 366.1 x 50.1 x 27.4ft
Engines: 2 x T3cyl (23.5, 38 & 64 x 42ins), 769nhp
Engines by: Armstrong, Whitworth & Co (Engineers) Ltd, Scotswood; Eng no 81
Propulsion: 2 x Screws
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: n/a
History:
04/1930 Government of Chile - Chilean Navy
No later history known
Comments: Armed with 2 x 1 x 4.7ins guns
1964: Stricken


Above photo of sister ship RANCAGUA is courtesy of Photoship