UNION NELSON 1981-1991

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DescriptionBuilt in 1980 at Dong Hae, Ulsan, Korea. It was bought to replace the TITOKI, a ship owned by Anchor Shipping which had been taken over by Union Company. This was on the Onehunga - Nelson - Lyttelton - New Plymouth service. Withdrawn after 3 years service due to competition from rail ferries. Subsequently employed on Pacific islands trade until it heeled over while working cargo at Suva and was declared a total constructive loss.Number of ImagesUnion Nelson Last edited by: John Brown

Date posted3rd May 2011

Particulars of Ship

BuilderDong Hae Shipbuilding Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltUlsan, South Korea Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1980 Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage3023 GRT Last edited by: John Brown

Propulsionnot specifiedOwners & Previous Names1980-1981 Sunny Karina Tramp Co SUNNY KARINA
1981-1991 USSCo UNION NELSON, CAPRICORNIA, POLYNESIAN LINK
1991 Capsized while loading at Suva Fiji. Cut up and removed. Last edited by: John Brown

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CompanyUnion Steam Ship Company

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UNION NELSON 1981-1991