Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

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Monday, July 9, 1962 @ 0535
RIPON (1956 - 1972 Ore carrier 505 feet long for Bolton Steam Shipping Company) Own Page

RIPON arrives at General Terminus Quay, Glasgow with a cargo of Iron Ore from Seven Islands, Canada

Arrived fromSeven Islands (Canada)Port of RegistryMiddlesbrough (England)
Arrived in berthWest Terminus, General Terminus Quay, GlasgowGross Tonnage10,731
Draught forward on arrival27' 11"
Draught aft on arrival27' 09"
Cargo carried on arrival13.439 tons of Iron Ore
Commenced discharge of inward cargo9th July at 0600
Stevedore discharging inward cargoColvilles Limited
Completed discharge of inward cargo9th July at 2015
Outward cargoLight ship - no cargo on board
Draught forward on sailing12' 3"
Draught aft on sailing17' 00"
Ships agentBISCO (British Iron & Steel Corporation Ltd.)