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BALARR
Australian
IMO - 5034355
1948 - 76
4,053 gross tons.
Lbd: 403'4" x 53'2" x 22'7". (122.93 x 16.2 metres)
General cargo steamship, coal fired. Built at the Broken Hill Proprietary Ltd, shipyard at
Whyalla, South Australia for the Australian Shipping Board. Sold upon completion to Australian
Steamships Pty Ltd (Howard Smith Ltd) Australia.
June 1964 owner name change to Howard Smith Industries Pty Ltd. 1966 converted to burn oil as
fuel and side port vehicle doors fitted. March 1970 sold to Cia Nav Pearl S.A. Panama renamed
Suying.
1973 Teh-Hu Cargo-ocean Management took over administration of vessel.
1974 sold to Pontos Freighters Ltd Panama and renamed Pontos Princess. March 1976 scrapped
Gadani Beach, Pakistan
Information supplied by John Hoskin: http://www.flotilla-australia.com/
Photo Credits: The late Allan Green collection Vic Australia
Cheers and GB
Gordy
Australian
IMO - 5034355
1948 - 76
4,053 gross tons.
Lbd: 403'4" x 53'2" x 22'7". (122.93 x 16.2 metres)
General cargo steamship, coal fired. Built at the Broken Hill Proprietary Ltd, shipyard at
Whyalla, South Australia for the Australian Shipping Board. Sold upon completion to Australian
Steamships Pty Ltd (Howard Smith Ltd) Australia.
June 1964 owner name change to Howard Smith Industries Pty Ltd. 1966 converted to burn oil as
fuel and side port vehicle doors fitted. March 1970 sold to Cia Nav Pearl S.A. Panama renamed
Suying.
1973 Teh-Hu Cargo-ocean Management took over administration of vessel.
1974 sold to Pontos Freighters Ltd Panama and renamed Pontos Princess. March 1976 scrapped
Gadani Beach, Pakistan
Information supplied by John Hoskin: http://www.flotilla-australia.com/
Photo Credits: The late Allan Green collection Vic Australia
Cheers and GB
Gordy
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