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SS BARWON 1939

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Owners: Associated Steamships Pty Ltd  Port of Registry: Melbourne

Launch Date: 30.6.39 Date of completion: 9.39

Gross Tons: 4239 DWT: 5522

Length overall: 115.3 LPP: 109.7 Beam: 15.3

Builder: Caledon SB & E Co. Dundee

Speed : 11 kts

Subsequent History: 69 ABILITY - 71 NEW ABILITY

Disposal Data: dragged anchor & wrecked off Kaohsiung 6.6.72

Source: SHIPAHOLICS OZ Details: Mirimar Index Photo Credits: Many thanks to the Chris Howell collection

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