The Norwegian tanker ARTEMIS collided with the Norwegian ship LUKSEFJELL on 7th June 1958 on the New Waterway near Hook of Holland. The Artemis burnt like a torch: her cargo consisted of 14,000 tons aviation spirit loaded at Pernis with destination Bordeaux. 4 casualties. The collision was caused by
The Norwegian tanker ARTEMIS collided with the Norwegian ship LUKSEFJELL on 7th June 1958 on the New Waterway near Hook of Holland. The Artemis burnt like a torch: her cargo consisted of 14,000 tons aviation spirit loaded at Pernis with destination Bordeaux. 4 casualties. The collision was caused by
Identification Data (Source: marhisdata.nl)
Year built: 1914
Nat. Official Number: 1487 'S HAGE 1914
Category: Tanker
Propulsion: Motor Vessel
Type: Tanker, Oil
Type Deck: Full scantling
Material Hull: Steel
Decks: 2
Construction Data
Shipbuilder: N.V. Nederlandsche Scheepsbouw-Maatschappij, Amster
A nice ship in a nice setting. Flåm in Aurlandsfjord has a spectacular train connection to the Bergensbanen railroad.
The Flåmbsbana is 20km long and from the station on the shore to Myrdal the difference in altitude is 865 meters.
ex STYLEHURST Motor Bulc Carrier built 1962 by Ateliers et chantiers de la Seine Maritime-France
23521dwt.British flag.On 1966 when renamed ARTEMIS hoisted Greek flag.
BU 1985 in China.
The former whaling ship Artemis, hunting around the world until the end of the 40s, she was refitted in the 50s to carry cargo mainly as a tramp freighter between Asia and America.
In 2001 she was reconverted to the elegant sailing Barque you see now.
Seen from Southend Pier 28.08.2009