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Name: PORT MACQUARIE
Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
Launched: 19/08/1943
Completed: 02/1944
Builder: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Yard: Wallsend
Yard Number: 1685
Dimensions: 9072grt, 5485nrt, 470.9 x 62.2 x 37.2ft
Engines: Oil engine, 2SCSA, Doxford type, 6cyl (670 x 2320mm), 6600bhp
Engines by: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 15.0knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 169750
04/02/1944 Port Line Ltd, London
13/09/1968 Broken up
Comments: 13/09/1968: Broken up at Kaohsiung by Tai Kien Industries


In her original war time configuration. Above photo is courtesy of Kevin Blair. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return

In her original war time configuration. Above photo is courtesy of Kevin Blair. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return

Above photo is courtesy of Brent Chambers

Above photo is courtesy of Doug Wright

Above photo is courtesy of Chris Howell