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MONTE ULIA - IMO 5240746

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Photographer:
Robert J Smith [ View profile ]
Captured:
Jul 27, 1970
Photo Category:
Casualties
Added:
Aug 1, 2007
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Image Resolution:
741 x 427

Description:

Moored in Gravesend Reach on the River Thames on the 27th July 1970
Bow damaged caused in collision with jetty the previous day.
Operated by Naviera Aznar SA
Flag: Spain
Built: 1952
10123 grt

Built as MONASTERIO DE EL ESCORIAL, renamed MONTE ULIA '52, CLIMAX OPAL '76. Scrapped Santander 06/77 after fire at Belfast. See http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo-337204-CLIMAX+OPAL

Thanks to Bob Scott for the additional info.

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Current name:
CLIMAX OPAL

Former name(s):

 -  Monte Ulia (Until 1975 Oct 06)

 -  Monasterio De El Escorial (Until 1952)

Vessel Type:
Passenger/cargo Ship
Gross tonnage:
8,157 tons
Summer DWT:
8,803 tons

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General cargo ships built 1950-1959 (Over 3000gt) - 4 photos

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robtur

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Bob Scott

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person
All info I've seen says built as MONASTERIO DE EL ESCORIAL, No info regarding a vessel called MONASTERIO DE SILOS.

Where does your info come from?

Regards

Bob

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person
There is one mistake:
"Monte Ulía" was not built as MONASTERIO DE EL ESCORIAL. She was built as MONASTERIO DE SILOS.

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person
Thanks Bob, sorry for the delay in replying but have only just seen it, thanks to the new site facilities.

Details updated

Bob

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person
Collision was on 26th July, 1970 with one of the Coryton oil jetties.No. 4, I think!

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