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Bult in 1978 at Whyalla by Whyalla Shipbuilding and Engineering Works, and employed in bulk steel trades, owned by BHP.  Believed still in commission.
Tonnage:  25850 gross, 16329 net
Port Of Registry:  Melbourne
Flag:  Australian
Official Number:  37

Ship

IRON CURTIS

Rig

Bulk Carrier

Tonnage

25,850g 16,329n

Built

1978

Built By

Broken Hill Pty.Co.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

Ship

IRON WARRIOR

Rig

Bulk Carrier

Tonnage

4,053g 2,052n

Built

1950

Built By

Broken Hill Co.Pty.Ltd.

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