Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

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Friday, November 1, 1963 @ 2245
CLAN FORBES (1961 - 1968 General cargo liner 497 feet long of Clan Line Steamers, Glasgow : scrapped 1985) Own Page

CLAN FORBES arrives at King George V Dock, Glasgow from Durban via Barrow-in-Furness (England)

Arrived fromDurban via Barrow-in-FurnessPort of RegistryGlasgow (Scotland, UK)
Arrived in berth8 King George V Dock, Glasgow (with her head South)Gross Tonnage9,240
Draught forward on arrival12' 08"Deadweght Tonnage11,920
Draught aft on arrival17' 00"
Cargo carried on arrivalGeneral cargo 1467 tons
Commenced discharge of inward cargo2nd November @ 0800
Stevedore discharging inward cargoRenfrew Stevedores
Ships agentCayzer Irvine / Clan Line, 109 Hope Street, Glasgow