FURNESS, WITHY & COMPANY LTD, MIDDLETON, HARTLEPOOL

Name PONTOP
Type Cargo Ship
Yard Number 277
Launched 07/11/1904
Completed 12/1904
Off. Number 118646
Engine builder Richardson Westgarth & Company, Middleton, Hartlepool
Engine type T. 3cyl. 284NHP
GRT 3042
Length (feet) 325.0
Beam (feet) 46.9
First owner Peareth S.S. Co. Ltd. (Beckingham & Co.), Newcastle
History 1915 RIO TIETE, Petersen & Co. Ltd., London
   
Fate 28/03/1916 captured and torpedoed by U.28 when 140 miles west of Ouessant (47.30N/08.25W) on passage Barry for Alexandria with coal.

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