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S.T. Nobel FD69


		



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Official Number 180343


Yard Number 771


Launched September 28 1946


Gross Tonnage299


Net Tonnage114


Length129.6 ft


Breadth24.8 ft


Draught12.6 ft


Engine650 IHP T. 3-cyl by C. D. Holmes & Co Ltd, Hull


Built byCook, Welton & Gemmell Ltd, Beverley, 1946


OwnerBoston Deep Sea Fisheries Ltd, Fleetwood








 History







September 28 1946Launched by Cook, Welton & Gemmell Ltd, Beverley (Yd.No.771) for Association Rochelaise de Pêche à Vapeur, La Rochelle as AUNIS (LR4042).


December 14 1946Completed.


1951Sold to Boston Deep Sea Fisheries Ltd, Fleetwood and renamed NOBEL (FD69).


1956Sold to Milford Fisheries Ltd, Milford Haven (Owen W. Limbrick, manager).


March 1958Converted for burning oil fuel, F.P. above 150° F.


1963Sold to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven.  Registered at Milford (M118).


May 1965Sold to Haulbowline Industries Ltd, Passage West, Co.Cork for demolition.


May 26 1965Delivered Passage West from Milford Haven under own power.


August 1965Milford registry closed, demolition completed.