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BRITISH ENTERPRISE

BRITISH ENTERPRISE

British tanker aground at the harbour entrance of Terneuzen on 1st May 1947 at 12:30 hrs. With the help of 10 tugs she could be released that same day at 23:00 hrs and continue her voyage with destination Ghent.

Built 1946 by William Doxford, scrapped 1961 at Gateshead. Further particulars here: http://sunderlandships.com/view.php?ref=156972

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BRITISH ENTERPRISE (2) (1946 - 1961) Ocean going tanker.
O.N. 181519. 6,095g. 3,329n. 8,370d. 406.0 x 56.3 x 30.0 feet.
3-cyl. 2 S.C.S.A. (23-5/8" x 91-5/16") by the shipbuilder. 2,670bhp.
10.9.1946: Launched by Wm. Doxford & Sons Ltd., Sunderland (Yard No. 738) for the British Tanker Company Ltd.
15.11.1946: Registered at London.
11.1946: Completed.
1.6.1956: Owners renamed BP Tanker Company Ltd.
15.7.1959: Laid up at Falmouth.
20.6.1961: Arrived in tow at Gateshead for demolition by Clayton & Davie Ltd.
23.7.1961: Work commenced.
 

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