Prince of Wales (river steamer)

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john sefton
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Prince of Wales (river steamer)

Post by john sefton » Sun Jun 13, 2010 8:10 pm

PRINCE OF WALES a Gambia River mail—carrying steamship, built in 1922 by Philip & Son, Ltd., Dartmouth, for the Crown Agents for the Colonies.
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 400gt and is fitted for oil fuel.
One deck.
Length 150ft; breadth 28'5"; depth 10’0".Flag British. Triple expansion engines, 6 cyls., 46 horse power.
Log Book March 1982
Gambia SG439
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aukepalmhof
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Re: Prince of Wales (river steamer)

Post by aukepalmhof » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:59 am

Completed October 1922.
46 nhp. 6-cyl triple expansion steam engine, manufactured by the shipbuilder.
1953 Broken up.

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