SILVERTHORN – 1958 – IMO 5328433
Frits Olinga of Delfzijl Collection - m.v. “Silverthorn” on seatrials on the River Eems 1958 – © Dijkstra of Delfzijl.
IDNo: 5328433 – Year: 1958 – Name: SILVERTHORN – Keel: 9.57 - Type: Cargo ship - Launch Date: 18.1.58 - Flag: GBR - Date of completion: 19.3.58 - GRT: 495 - DWT: 802 - Yard No: 273 - Length overall: 54.9 - LPP: 50.8 - Country of build: NLD - Beam: 8.8 - Builder: Unie of Groningen.
Machinery Overview: 1 oil engine driving 1 FP propeller – Total Power: Mcr 500kW (680hp) – Service Speed: 10.00kts.
Prime Mover Detail: Design: Crossley, Engine Builder: Crossley Bros. Ltd. – Manchester – 1 x HRN8, 2 Stroke, Single Acting, In-Line (Vertical) – 8 Cy. 267 x 343, Mcr: 500 kW (680 hp).
Subsequent History: 68 BOOKER TRIDENT – 79 GUY TRIDENT
Disposal data: 2010 – Status changed to Total Loss, In Casualty.
Source: MIRAMAR SHIP INDEX by Arrangement.
CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM WHILST MOORED AT GEORGETOWN, GUYANA CIRCA 2010. SUBSEQUENTLY REPORTED LEFT AS LIES, PARTIALLY SUBMERGED.
BLAZE EXTINGUISHED. SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE TO ENGINE ROOM, BRIDGE AND ACCOMMODATION.
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Source: IHSF