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Built by Vickers-Armstrong Ltd, Barrow-In-Furness, England. Launched on 5 October 1948 by Lady Currie and completed in August 1949. The vessel made her inaugural voyage on 6 October 1949 from London - Sydney. Base Port: London Gross Tonnage: 27989

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HIMALAYA

Rig

Steel Twin ScrewSteamer, 42500 shp

Tonnage

27,955g, 15,443n

Built

1949

Built By

Vickers-Armstrong

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