Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

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Wednesday, January 12, 1983 @ 1000
ACTUAL DATE and TIME are unknown and those shown are our best estimate
BENLEDI (1981-1984 Bulk carrier of Ben Line Steamers Ltd., Edinburgh) Own Page

Ben Line company postcard of bulk carrier BENLEDI (1981-1984)

Port of RegistryLeith (Scotland, U.K.)
Gross Tonnage35,706
Deadweght Tonnage64,060

   Ben Line company postcard of their BENLEDI, a 35,706 gross ton bulk carrier which was built in 1976 for Sheaf Steam Shipping Company as their ROS CASTLE.   In 1976 Sheaf was taken over by Ben Line and in 1981 the ship was renamed BENLEDI, continuing until 1984 when she was sold to Philippine owners and renamed ARNICA.