Vlieland ex Abra - Singapore 1977

Vlieland, ex Abra, Built in 1958 as “Abra” for Shell Tankers N. V. but bought during the building by K.R.L. renamed Vlieland
Built by Wilton Fijenoord, Schiedam, Netherlands, Yard No. 765. Launched 10/01/1959, Completed August 1959.
IMO No. 5383043. Callsign PIHD.
Loa 170.41m, Beam 21.16m, Draught 9.07m. 12,223 Gross Tons, 18,399 DWT.
Burmeister & Wain Diesel Engine, 8,750 HP, Speed 14.75 Kts.
(1959-1970 for Stoomvaart Mij Rotterdam (K.R.L.), on charter to Shell Tankers N.V).
Transferred (1970-1978 to Holland Bulk Transport , on charter to Shell Tankers N.V).
Scrapped 21/06/1978, Hong Kong.

Good looking ship for a tanker with streamlined wheelhouse and this carried along to the top and sides of the aft accomm block; also those wheelhouse windows are very large for a 1958 build. Think Shell started this trend about then? Nice photo - thanks!