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Winchester King

The 'London-Greek' tramp "Winchester King" discharging coal off Montevideo in 1966. A war-built 'Ocean' type she was sold to Hong Kong owners later in '66 and broken up two years later.

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Yes, built as "Ocean Rider". Sold to Kyriakides Shipping Company, London, 1947 and renamed "Nicholas K", company renamed Winchester Shipping Co in 1958 and 1964 ship became "Winchester King". 1966 became "Pacific Trader", 1968 Karimantan" and broken up Kaohsiung that year.
 

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