Life after Saint Line
Bombed & Lost at Basrah - 1980
About 200 ships of over 20 nations were caught in the Shatt-al-Arab when the 1980 war broke out.
Many ships, including the ex-St Rosario, now Maria Sofia, were bombed and strafed and subsequently abandoned.
She is seen here in the Shatt-al-Arab
Under B & C Management - 1962
St Rosario Launched - 1961
Entering the Docks at Buenos Aires on her maiden voyage in 1962
Career Summary
1963 Sold to Chapman & Willen
Vessel
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Built
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Tonnage
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Official No
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Ship Builder
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Engine Builder
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Engine Type
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HP
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Screws
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St Rosario (2)
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1961
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9183
|
183376
|
J L Thomson
Sunderland
|
Wm Doxford
Sunderland
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Motor 4 Cyl
Doxford
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5320 BHP
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1
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