Builders photo of IRON MONARCH undergoing sea trials between 4th and 5th September 1973. Yard no.55 launched 19 Feb 1973 by BHP Shipbuilding and Engineering Works, Whyalla, South Australia. Christened by Mrs. W. McPherson, wife of BHP director. This was the first of two roll on-roll off steel...
Twin 12 cylinder 4SA vee oil engines, manufactured by Oy Wartsila, Vasa (Finland). Geared to a single shaft. giving 17,500 shaft horsepower. View looking forewards.