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General cargo vessel, "Iron Monarch", built in 1943 by BHP Co Pty Ltd in Whyalla. Owned by BHP Co Pty Ltd. Dimensions: length 419'0", breadth 56'2", draught 23'9" Official Number: 159582 Speed: 101/2 knots Port Of Registry: Melbourne Flag: Brit

Ship

IRON MONARCH

Rig

Steel Screw Ore Steamer

Tonnage

4,906g 2,593n

Built

1943

Built By

Broken Hill Co.Pty.Ltd.
S.S. "Iron Warrior", ex 'Caloundra', ex 'Balook'. Built in 1950 by Broken Hill Proprietry Co Ltd, Whyalla, for the Australian Shipping Board as 'Balook'. In 1950 vessel was sold to Australasian United Steam Navigation Co Ltd, Australia and renamed Calou

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IRON WARRIOR

Rig

Bulk Carrier

Tonnage

4,053g 2,052n

Built

1950

Built By

Broken Hill Co.Pty.Ltd.

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