Ore Carrier, "Iron Dampier", 14,037 tons.  Built in Whyalla in 1961 and employed in steel trades from 1961 to 1978.  Owned by BHP then sold to Ship breakers.
Official number:  316401
Dimensions:  length 176.99, breadth 21.47, draught 9.195m
Speed:  14

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Ore Carrier, "Iron Dampier", 14,037 tons. Built in Whyalla in 1961 and employed in steel trades from 1961 to 1978. Owned by BHP then sold to Ship breakers. Official number: 316401 Dimensions: length 176.99, breadth 21.47, draught 9.195m Speed: 14 knots S.S. "Iron Flinders", gross tonnage 14309. Built in Whyalla by BHP in 1959. Owned by BHP and employed in the steel trades as a bulk carrier from 1959 until 1977. Sold to Ship breakers in Hong Kong. Official number 196774. Port of Registry: Melbourne Flag: British

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unknown, donated by Mr Keith LeLeu

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IRON DAMPIER

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