city of auckland

Tyne built in 1958 by Vickers-Armstrong, Ellerman's City of Auckland at 8,181 gr tons was a reasonably regular visitor. She is seen at Newcastle Quay 7 October 1972.

Ellerman Lines 'City of Auckland' catches the setting sun at Southampton, in January 1978. It was becoming a rare sight by that date to see a 'proper' cargo ship in port. This was probably the last visit by a classic Ellerman Lines vessel.

Ellerman's 'City of Auckland' catches the setting winter sun at Southampton, in January 1978. Even that long ago, it was becoming a rare sight to see a 'classic' cargo ship like this in Southampton.

City of Auckland 8181 grt. built 1958. Seen saing from Avonmouth 19 August 1974

City of Auckland 8181 grt. built 1958. Seen saing from Avonmouth 19 August 1974

MV City of Auckland departing Cardiff 1970's. Built 1958 by Vickers Armstrong,Newcastle for Elerman's Bucknall Line. 8181 grt 1978 Sold and renamed Gulf Falcon 1983 Broken up Bombay.

MV City of Auckland arriving Dunedin 1960's. Built 1958 by Vickers Armstrong,Newcastle for Ellerman's Bucknall Line. 8181 GRT Sold 1978 renamed Gulf Falcon. 1983 Broken up Bombay.

The "City of Auckland" sailing from Lyttelton in 1961.