Silverbriar 1948

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Silverbriar 1948

Postby Sunderland Tugs » Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:43 pm

Silverbriar, Launched 21st May 1947. A handsome ship, built with no expense spared so soon after the war.
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Re: Silverbriar 1948

Postby magoonigal » Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:19 am

Subsequent History:

51 ANDRIA - 63 UNION FAITH

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collision with oil barges at New Orleans 6.4.69 & burnt out (26*)[Hong Kong-New Orleans, general]
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Re: Silverbriar 1948

Postby magoonigal » Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:28 am

One of two sisterships, SILVERBRIAR and SILVERPLANE for Silver Line of London.

7,242 tons. 483 x 65 ft.

Single screw driven by 3 x Double Reduction Steam Turbines.

Speed 15 kts.

Passenger capacity - 12.
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