Photo taken from the Mimis N.Papalios

Famous as the first SD14 to be completed.

NICOLA in the Welland Canal May 1974 and as the GLASGOW in Birkenhead 10.07.84

Keel; 4th October 1967.
Launch; 29th December 1967.
Completion; 14th February 1968.

Yard Number 852.
8,848 Gross. 15,264 Dwt.
14 Kts.

Subsequent History:

79 AVLAKI - 80 GLASGOW

Disposal Data:

BU Kaohsiung 27.10.86 [Yung Steel Mill]

Came across these photos that I was given a few years back. They look like a set of official yard photos and are stamped with "Turners etc" on the reverse.

The first few plates of the NICOLA are laid on the berth.
Keel lay was 04/10/1967 according to Miramar


then the tank top has been overlaid


Some side shell and lower bulkheads added. Note bow under construction in the background.

Working forward with another bulkhead


and constructing the lower forebody

Meanwhile - at t'other end:


and the stern frame is added

I Like the use of "adjustable" Tree trunks to keep all the "bits" in place.

Nice to have some 'Building' shots......

Aft end takes shape

Getting ready for launching. Looks pretty cold on the deck.