Chelwood Beacon

[jrx]

has anyone got any information on this vessel. I Know that it ran aground in New York in 1966. Any information on that incident and other details would be appreciated. (Thumb)

[benjidog]

Hi JRX,

Not much to start with but there is some information at http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/Disaster_C.html pasted below:

Name: CHELWOOD BEACON
Year of Disaster: 1966
Place of Disaster: New York
Vessel/s Involved: British tanker
Photo: yes
Official Records: yes
News Articles: no
Topic: grounded
More Info: CGC YEATON

Couldn't find any more but I am sure our learned colleagues will be able to put flesh on the bones.

Benjidog

[Rob van Leeuwen]

I have information about this ship and also photo's.
She was built in 1960, renamed Port Miguel in 1969 and scrapped in 1976 at Valencia, Spain.
For a picture send a mail to ********* and you will receive som pictures.
Rob, from Holland.


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