wallsend docks

wallsend docks

Postby Terrysummerson » Sun Nov 16, 2014 2:50 pm

Busy view wallsend docks with whale factory ship Ballena, Wave Commander a portline ship and unknown tanker as well as a clutch of tugs

wallsend docks 1.jpg
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Re: wallsend docks

Postby magoonigal » Sun Nov 16, 2014 5:50 pm

Correct spelling is BALAENA Terry.

United Whalers then Hector Whaling, London.
Built in 1946 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast.
15,715 Gross. 17,847 Dwt. 12 knots.
Subsequent History:

60 KYOKUYO MARU No.3

Disposal Data:

BU Japan 1q.78
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Re: wallsend docks

Postby magoonigal » Sun Nov 16, 2014 5:56 pm

Found this as well, nice picture of her and others.....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/article ... antarctica
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