CHALLENGER II

Challenger II seen here outbound from the Port of Tyne (North East England) on 15th August 2008. Photographed from western Quay, North Shields. Tugs in attendance were Yarm Cross and Rowangarth.

Former Names:
2004-03 CHALLENGER II
2000-03 Challenger
1986-00 Pelopidas
1985-00 Wildcat
1977-00 Oceanus Campaigner

Type of ship : Bulk Carrier
Year of build : 1977 - MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES KOBE - JAPAN - Newbuilding price $11,705,306
Registered Owner: DANMAR SHIPPING SA PANAMA
Ship Manager: SVENDBORG SHIP MANAGEMENT A/S - Svendborg  DENMARK
Length Overall 186.010
Length (BP) 176.030
Breadth Extreme 27.840
Breadth Moulded 27.510
Draught 11.390
Depth 15.910
Gross 23,007
Net 13,443
Deadweight 39,800
Formula Deadweight 34,015

1 oil engine driving 1 FP propeller
Total Power: Mcr 8,826kW (12,000hp)
Service Speed: 15.75kts