Swans 1953, deemed to be the worlds safest tanker when launched. Pictured running trials in October 1953.

Interesting comment, young man.

She was one of 30 'H' Class 18,000 Dwt Tankers built for the Anglo-Saxon Fleet between 1953 and 1958.

HARPA, built by Harland & Wolff, Belfast was first of class to be completed in June 1953 followed by HELIX (Swan Hunter completed in October 1953) and HEMIDONAX (Cammell Laird, Birkenhead, December 1953)

HELIX had a crew of 52 and was fitted with one HP and one LP Turbine by Wallsend Slipway with Turbo-electric drive giving a speed of 14.75 Knots on 7,500 shp.

She transferred to Shell Tankers N.V. in 1962, she was renamed KOSSMATELLA.
26th May 1972. Arrived Hsinkang, China for scrapping.

As KOSSMATELLA on the Tees circa October 1968 - Albert Weller slide: Ron