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MOONTA Australian Moonta (II) 1931-1967. ON: 156004 ID: 5521509 Year: 1931 Name: MOONTA Type: Passenger/cargo (140-150 passengers) Flag: AUS Launch Date: 26.6.31 Date of completion: 9.31 Owner: Adelaide SS Co. Builder: Burmeister & Wain, Copenhagen, DNK Yard No: 597 Link: 1663 Starke: V1931 #245 GRT: 2,693 LPP: 87.8 Beam: 13.3 1D-14 knots. 1,400 ihp Mostly serviced the Spencer Gulf trade but was briefly engaged on the Bass Strait run, (Melbourne to Launceston) from June 6th 1955 until December 8th 1955 while the Taroona was being repaired. 1955 sold to Hellenic Med Lines, Greece, r/n LYDIA 1967 sold to French interests who removed the engine and beached the hull at Le Barcares, Perpignan, southern France as a casino/nightclub. Details: Mirimar Ship Index and John E. Hoskin, Flotilla Australia. Photo Credits: The Late Allan Green Collection Vic. Australia
Posted on: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 03:48:12 +0000

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