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Ships built by Lithgow Ltd.

General cargo vessel "Iron King", built in 1936 by Lithgows Ltd - Port Glasgow.  Owned by Broken Hill Proprietry Co Ltd.
Tonnage:  4600 gross
Dimensions:  length 393'0", breadth 56'1", draught 23'2"
Port Of Registry:  Melbourne
Flag:  British

Ship

IRON KING

Rig

Steel Screw Steamer, 553 nhp

Tonnage

4,584g 2,634n

Built

1936

Built By

Lithgow Ltd.
"Iron Knight", built in 1937 by Lithgows Ltd - Port Glasgow.  Owned by BHP Co Ltd
Official Number:  159568
Dimensions:  length 404'5", breath 56'2", draught 23'2"
Port Of Registry:  Melbourne
Flag:  British
Tonnage:  4812 gross, 2737 net.

Ship

IRON KNIGHT

Rig

Steel Screw Steamer, 553 nhp

Tonnage

4,812g 2,737n

Built

1937

Built By

Lithgow Ltd.

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