MV Rodsley -Late 1950's

[tigerblood]

Hi,

Does anyone have any detail on this ship. I believe it was part of Stephen Suttons of Newcastle and had a red 'R' on the funnel. Any information or photos appreciated.

Ellen

[captain61]

Welcome aboard this great site. Someone will come and help you have a look in the forums

Stephen

[R58484956]

Greetings Ellen and welcome to SN. Bon voyage.
Go to www.photoship.co.uk where a picture of the ship is on page 11 of the "R"

[Wribbenhall]

Hi,

Does anyone have any detail on this ship. I believe it was part of Stephen Suttons of Newcastle and had a red 'R' on the funnel. Any information or photos appreciated.

Ellen


Hello Ellen.Here we are.
m.v.RODSLEY
ON 186857
Completed as Yard No. 525 in 7/56 for Thomasson Sg.Co ,Newcastle-upon-Tyne by Short Bros;Pallion Yard ,Sunderland.
GRT 5860
LOA 140.6m.
BM 17.9m.
Single Screw Diesel 12 kts
SOLD 1963 Renamed NEFOS by Polichri Sg.Co,Piraeus,Greece
SOLD 1976 Renamed ARION by Shahnaz Marine Co.Ltd,Limassol,Cyprus
END Broken Up at Villanueva y Geltru,Spain 26.9.87


Best Regards WBH

[tigerblood]

Thank you for your help. I had tried searching on Google but with no luck. Now I have all the details I want and a Photo as well

Thanks again

Ellen

[billyboy]

A warm welcome aboard from the Philippines. Please enjoy all this great site has to offer