Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

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Monday, October 30, 1961 @ 0445 		ORIENTAL STAR (General cargo ship 454 feet overall) Own Page

ORIENTAL STAR arrives in Glasgow with a cargo of Phosphates from Nauru in Micronesia
Arrived fromNauru (Republic of Nauru formerly known as Pleasant Island, an island in Central Pacific)
Arrived in berth9 King George V Dock, Glasgow (with her head south)
Sailing forCardiff (Wales, UK)
Sailed from berth9 King George V Dock, Glasgow (with her head south)
Draught forward on arrival30' 03"
Draught aft on arrival31' 06"
Cargo carried on arrivalPhosphates
Commenced discharge of inward cargo0800 on 30th October
Stevedore discharging inward cargoAndrew Main & Sons, Prince's Dock, Glasgow, S.W.1. Telephone IBRox 1247
Completed discharge of inward cargo1800 on 6th November
Outward cargoLight-ship (= empty of cargo = no cargo on board)
Draught forward on sailing5' 05"
Draught aft on sailing18' 00"
Vessel bunkeredSee "Remarks" below
Vessel on groundNo, vessel was afloat at all times

 

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