She served under the Norwegian flag until sold in 1969 to Greek owners E. Kroutsofios & Co. of Piraeus.
On 20th December 1974 she ran aground off Tobruk and became a total loss. Her cargo of some 500 sheep were lost.
MERCUR (IMO 5232488)
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MERCUR (IMO 5232488)
by Keelman » Fri Aug 30, 2019 4:10 pm
Completed by Moss Vaerft & Dock in 1946 for Det Bergenske Dampsskibselskab the 939grt coaster was a regular visitor to the river as on this occasion, May 6th 1962
She served under the Norwegian flag until sold in 1969 to Greek owners E. Kroutsofios & Co. of Piraeus.
On 20th December 1974 she ran aground off Tobruk and became a total loss. Her cargo of some 500 sheep were lost.
She served under the Norwegian flag until sold in 1969 to Greek owners E. Kroutsofios & Co. of Piraeus.
On 20th December 1974 she ran aground off Tobruk and became a total loss. Her cargo of some 500 sheep were lost.
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Re: MERCUR (IMO 5232488)
by teesships » Fri Aug 30, 2019 8:14 pm
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Re: MERCUR (IMO 5232488)
by northeast » Sat Aug 31, 2019 6:33 am
A very 'neat' little vessel and in first class condition.
Thanks for these oldies, Keelman.
Thanks for these oldies, Keelman.
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