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Southern Cross


Southern Cross

Off Greenock



    Another one that has gone to make razor blades - beached and scrapped at Chittagong 8.11.03.

    Built by Harland & Wolff (Belfast) and launched in 1955 - Yard/hull No.: 1498

    She went on to be named as:
    1973-00 Calypso
    1980-00 Azure Seas
    1992-06 OCEANBREEZE

    2 turbo electric steam turb. double reduction geared to screw shafts driving 2 FP propellers
    Total Power: Mcr 14,710kW (20,000hp)
    Service Speed: 20.00kts

    Some good shots and postcards of her here:
    http://www.simplonpc...rnCrossPCs.html

    Regards

    Steve E.