SMITH'S DOCK COMPANY LTD., SOUTH BANK
| Name | MANCHESTER PORT |
| Type | Cargo |
| Yard Number | 1281 |
| Launched | 05/05/1966 |
| Completed | 11/1966 |
| Off. Number | 307319 |
| Engine builder | Crossley Brothers, Manchester |
| Engine type | 2 x 4SA Pielstick |
| GRT | 8168 |
| Length (feet) | 502.1 |
| Beam (feet) | 62.4 |
| First owner | Manchester Liners, Manchester |
| History | 1971 BIOKOVO, Jadranska Plovidba, Split |
|
28/08/1980 caught fire while berthed at Civitavecchia. Navigation bridge and superstructure heavily damaged. On September 18th arrived in tow at Vranjic near Split. Declared a constructive total loss and sold to Greek owners. |
|
| 1980 YDRA, Vroulidia Cia. Nav., Greece | |
| Fate | 20/01/1983 on fire in 37.32N 10.05E, deliberately grounded 1 mile east of Bizerta and abandoned. |
As BIOKOVO from collection of Marijan Zuvic, lower photo 10/1980 before leaving Vranjic under tow
.... and in her final resting place as YDRA, seen on 4/10/1989 by Yvon Perchoc
Use browser to return to this year
Return to this builder's yardlists
Return to all builders main index