Lonsi 1947

606

LONSI

1963 - 1967

General Cargo Steamer,  Singledecker

Call: OFWU   LR# 542460   Ice class: II     

1,835 GRT,  970 NRT,  2,675 dwt

83.17 x 12.55 x 5.40 m

Compound steam engine 3 cy. (1+2)

by the Shipbuilders

840 IHP    9.5 knots

5.1947:

Completed by Bergens Mek. Verksteder A/S, Bergen (#374) as BREIDABLIK for Albert Schelderups Rederi A/S, (Albert Schelderup), Bergen.

1956:

Acquired by Airiston Laiva Oy, (Meritoimi Oy), Turku /Åbo (1359), and renamed ANSIO.

20.4.1963:

Owners were declared bankrupt and the vessel was laid up.

1963:

Sold at auction to Raumanmeri Oy, (Atte Fagerström), Rauma /Raumo (606), and renamed LONSI.

1967:

Arrived in tow at Cuxhaven on 2 Mar. after developing engine and boiler trouble and losing part of her deck cargo during a voyage from Hamina to London. Arrested at Cuxhaven and sold there at auction on 6 July, on behalf of her creditors, to Eisen & Metall A.G. Arrived at Bremerhaven the following day for demolition.

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