silvia

Swedish m/v SILVIA, imo 5328483/ 65,9m/ 490gt/ 12kn; 11/1955 completed by Uddevallavarvet A/B, Uddvalla, for Rederi A/B Svenska Lloyd, Gothenburg; 1965 NORDSTAD, K/S A/S Nordship & Co II, Holmstrand; 1968 SMEDSUND, D/S Veritas, Haugesund; 1973 RITA, Joseph S. Affaki, Famagusta; 1978 TAREK, Osman H.

The Swedish coaster Silvia seen entering the Tyne on her way to Newcastle Quay in 1964. Photograph taken from Lloyds Hailing Station at North Shields

Still wearing the colours of Stephenson Clarke, the Silvia is seen in a northbound convoy through the Bosphorus.

Going astern on to the berth.

Continuing to swing

Swinging

Preparing to swing

Approaching Perth with a cargo of animal feedstuffs.

Kiel Canal, around 1980 - Information welcome