Bulgaria has issued a single stamp to mark "1,000,000 tons of Bulgarian Shipping." The stamp depicts the Vikhren, built in 1971 by the G. Dimitrov Shipyard, Varna, where she is registered. Owners: Navigation Maritime Bulgare. Gross tonnage: 16,866; net tonnage: 8,707; deadweight: 23,500. Length (including bulbous bow): 607 ft. 7 in.; beam, 74 ft. 9 in.; depth, 46 ft. 5 in.; draft, 32 ft. 2 in. Seven holds and hatches. Engine: Sulzer diesel, 7-cylinder. B.h.p.: 11,200. Speed: 151/4 knots. The vessel is a bulk carrier for ores. The stamp was issued on January 8th, 1969.
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