Kintang
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Sister of the ship Kiating
| Kintang | |
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| ID /IMO No. 1153998. | |
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| Type | Cargo/passenger. |
| Gross Registered Tonnage | 435 grt. 221 nett. |
| Builder | Yarrow & Co, Scotstoun, Glasgow (Yard No 1512) / Taikoo D.& E. Co. |
| Delivery date | 1925 (from Yarrow & Co.) |
| Hull | Steel, clincher construction. |
| Decks | 1. |
| Length | 190.ft. |
| Width | 27.ft. |
| Depth | 7.5 ft. |
| Engine Builder | Yarrow & Co. Glasgow. |
| Engine Type | 2, steam turbines with single reduction gearboxes. |
| Propulsion mode | Twin screw. |
| Speed | 10 kts. |
| Power | Steam. |
| Fuel | Oil fired |
| Generator voltage | 110V DC |
| Propeller | 2, right & left hand. |
| Propeller blades | 4 per propeller. |
| Propeller formation | Solid. |
| Propeller material | Bronze. |
| Original owner | China Navigation Co. |
Contents
History
1925. The ship was built by Yarrow & Co. Glasgow, being assembled then disassembled for delivery to Taikoo D.& E. Co. Hong Kong, for re-assembly.
Dec 8th. 1941. Captured by the Japanese, laid up in Shanghai in a damaged condition.
August/Sept 1945. The ship was recovered in a damaged condition.
1948 Vessel broken up in China.
Service
Built for the Upper Yangtse services, able to operate during the low water season due to her shallow draught.
Events / Stories
Images
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