FURNESS SHIPBUILDING COMPANY LTD., HAVERTON HILL

Name LONDON VALOUR
Type Tanker
Yard Number 475
Launched 12/06/1956
Completed 12/1956
Off. Number 187505
Engine builder Richardson, Westgarth & Co., Hartlepool
Engine type 2 steam turbines
GRT 16268
Length (feet) 593
Beam (feet) 80.3
First owner London & Overseas Freighters, London
   
History 1967 converted to a bulk carrier, 16025grt at La Spezia
   
Fate 09/04/1970 wrecked in a storm on the mole at Genoa, aft part raised but sank under tow on 14/10/1971 off Cape Corso in 43.02N 08.00E.

Photo from Clive Ketley

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