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Echunga IDNo 1137227
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later Iron Warrior Australian 1922 - 1957 3362 gross tons. Scott Fells later BHP shipping Co. Lbd: 332'5" x 47'9" x 23'5". (101.3 x 14.6 metres) Steel single screw steamship built by Walkers Ltd., Maryborough Queensland for Australian Government's Commonwealth Government line. Sold 1925 to Scott Fell's Interstate Steamships Pty Ltd., for use as a collier, retaining original name. later renamed as Iron Warrior. Triple expansion engine. 9 knots. Sold 1957 to Wheelock Marden and renamed Shona. Scrapped at Hong Kong February 1959 Australian Information supplied by John Hoskin...http://www.flotilla-australia.com Photo Credits: The late Don Ross Collection Cheers and GB Gordy |
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