Charles H Merz 1969

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Charles H Merz 1969

Postby michaelp » Thu Sep 12, 2024 6:43 pm

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Charles H Merz 2,947gt Central Electricity Generation Board at Harton Buoys
Apparently he was an electrical engineer who pioneered the use of three phase power distribution. Born in Gateshead.

Taken Spring Bank 1969
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Re: Charles H Merz 1969

Postby Dennis Maccoy » Thu Sep 12, 2024 7:13 pm

Charles H Merz at Newcastle on 21 August 1976.
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Re: Charles H Merz 1969

Postby creemaster » Fri Sep 20, 2024 3:47 pm

Nice one Dennis
Most probably laid up pending sale
1976: Sold to New Iapetos Compania Naviera S.A., Panama and renamed EAGLE 1
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Re: Charles H Merz 1969

Postby Hornbeam » Fri Sep 20, 2024 5:45 pm

A preserved ex Coal Boat MV Hamen formerly Pompey Power now under preservation. Former Steam job until Dr Diesel took control. Lovely vessels in my view, I would rather sail on one of these in the Coal Trade then a “Flat Iron”.
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