Seen here in Cardiff Roath Dock. Oranges big part of cargo. 1960's kangaroo cranes first installed.
The blow up shed was Pilgrims - first one in Wales, storage facility for cargo. Kept deflating.
General cargo ship at this time registered in Greece.
Built as Empire Cranmer in 1941 and sailed in a number on convoys during WWll until 1942 when she was transferred to the Greek Government who renamed her Thraki.
She continued with convoy work until the end of the war, after which she was sold and renamed Arietta. Under this name she sailed until 1960 when she ran aground and declared a loss.
General cargo ship at this time registered in Greece.
Built as Empire Cranmer in 1941 and sailed in a number on convoys during WWll until 1942 when she was transferred to the Greek Government who renamed her Thraki.
She continued with convoy work until the end of the war, after which she was sold and renamed Arietta. Under this name she sailed until 1960 when she ran aground and declared a loss.