MV Baron Wemyss

Geared Bulk Carrier

Official Number: 335090

Call Sign: GQUJ

Tonnages: 14,651 gross 10,051 net 23,710 deadweight.

Main Dimensions: 534.3 x 75.2 x 34.2 feet.

Cargo Handling:Fitted with four electric hydraulic deck cranes of 16 tons SWL suitable for grab handling.

Engine : Two 12 cylinder Ruston & Hornsby medium speed oil engines, 12,000 bhp 15 knots.

October 1972: Completed by Haugesund Mekaniske Verksted, Haugesund (Yard No. 44) for H. Hogarth & Sons Ltd., Glasgow. Scottish Ship Management Ltd., Glasgow, managers.

Maiden Voyage: Haugusund to Casablanca, loaded phosphate for Japan.

September 1974: Re-engined by Amsterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij, Amsterdam with two Stork Werkspoor Diesel 12 TM 410 Medium Speed Engines. 12,000 bhp 15 knots.

1982: Sold Tanjong Shipping Co. Sendirian Berhad. Scottish Ship Management Ltd., Glasgow managers, Singapore flag, renamed TANJONG PASIR.

1983: Sold Eastern Bulkers, Hong Kong flag, renamed KILCHRENNAN.

1983: Sold Corozal Compania Naviera S.A. Greek flag, renamed RENA.

1987: 5th January. Broken up at Kaoshiung, Taiwan.

Photo by I. Warner, Info - J. Drury.

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