General cargo vessel, "Dandenong", built in 1946 by BHP Co Pty Ltd, Whyalla for the Australian Government. In 1947 management was transferred to The Australian Shipping Board, and in 1957 was transferred to the Australian National Line (having been conve

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General cargo vessel, "Dandenong", built in 1946 by BHP Co Pty Ltd, Whyalla for the Australian Government. In 1947 management was transferred to The Australian Shipping Board, and in 1957 was transferred to the Australian National Line (having been convereted to burn oil fuel in 1956). IN 1960 vessel was sold to Jones Bros Coal Pty Ltd, Australia, and renamed 'Koorine'. IN 1964 vessel was sold to Leecho Steamship Co, Panama, and renamed 'Lady Of Victoria'. In 1969 she was sold to Hong Kong Ocean shipping Co Ltd, Somali republic, and renamed 'Sha Chau'. In 1971 arrived at Kaohsiung for demolition by Chin Ho Fat Steel & Iron Co Ltd. Demolition began in December. Official Number: 156023 Tonnages: 2,350 gross, 1123 net, 2995 deadweight Dimensions: length 291'4", breadth 46'4", draught 19'0" refer - "The Australian National Line 1956 - 1981" by Rex, Clark and Robertson of the World Ship Society, Australian Branch.

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South Australian Maritime Museum, donated by Mr Keith LeLeu

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DANDENONG

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