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NameIMOTons GTBuiltSiteYard#Launch

Enkoping 1884IMO.53347551081868Oskarhamns Varv AB, Oskarhamn-20 06 1868
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Rebuilt 1920, 1950, 1989 (133gt)In existence
Salten 1897IMO.0000000731870Aker Mekaniske Verksted, Christiania580
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1964: rebuilt 40gt. 1994: restored to 1920 configuration. 2001: hotel 'Oaxen Skargardskrog', Stockholm (closed 9/2011)In existence
JunoIMO.86341323051874Motala Verkstad, Motala1980
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Rebuilt 1904, 1956In existence
OsterdalarnaIMO.51385531401876William Lindbergs Verkstad & Varfs AB, Stockholm-0
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In existence
OsterdalarneIMO.51385531701876William Lindbergs Verkstad & Varfs AB, Stockholm12729 04 1876
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Rebuilt 1914,1958,1964. 2012: Heritage shipIn existence
Sandefjord 1880IMO.0000000861876Eriksbergs MV A/B, Gothenburg-0
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Stranded 7/10/1879 Vardo, repaired. 1966: conv to bargeIn existence
Ferry No 2 1898IMO.00000004401879Harlan & Hollingsworth, Wilmington DE1750
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Paddle steamer. Converted 1948 to houseboat, moored Sausalito.In existence
St Erik 1963IMO.54225402461881Lindholmens Varvs och Fabriksaktiebolag, Gothenburg2860
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Fire 15/5/1976 Eriksbergs Varv, Stockholm. Rebuilt 1980.1995: restaurant Gothenburg. 2005: given protected statusIn existence
VictoriaIMO.53798221271882Aker Mekaniske Verksted, Christiania9511 02 1882
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In existence
Lindesnaes 1930IMO.51755511451886Christiansands MV, Kristiansand440
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Lengthened 1932. Rebuilt 1956 and 1962. Converted 2005 to houseboat at Schagen,NL. Awaiting restoration Dafjord, StordIn existence
Tyr 1949IMO.50457182941887Carl Johansvaerns Vaerft, Horten6716 03 1887
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Built as gunboat for Royal Norwegian Navy. Rebuilt 1913 as minelayer. 1940-45: service with Kriegsmarine. 1946: rebuilt as craneship. 1949:Damaged but rebuilt as car-ferry. Rebuilt n1953. 1980: converted to freighter. Since 2011 museum ship at Sunde, Sunnhordland.In existence
City of Seattle 1944IMO.00000002721888John W Steffen, Portland OR -0
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Paddle steamer. Maiden voyage 1/12/1888. 1960: registered as a yacht. Later hull used as foundation for offices at Sausalito. Upperworks on barge became 'Yellow Ferry' (Airnb)In existence
Ukiah 1922IMO.000000025641890North Shore RR, Tiburon CA-0
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Wooden hull paddle steamer. Rebuilt 1921-22. Preserved 1957 as San Francisco Maritime National Heritage Park.In existence
Saltsjobaden I 1937IMO.0000000341893William Lindbergs Verkstad & Varfs AB, Stockholm2090
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Laid up 1967-70. Rebuilt 1978In existence
AlfenIMO.50105431331893Kristiansands MV A/S, Kristiansand-0
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In existence
SausalitoIMO.000000017661894J W Dickie & Son, Alameda CA-0
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Paddle steamer. Withdrawn 1930. Acquired 1934 by Sportsmen Yacht Club, grounded Antioch CAIn existence
Saltsjobaden 3 1923IMO.0000000751894William Lindbergs Verkstad & Varfs AB, Stockholm2170
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In existence
Motala ExpressIMO.52426412491895Jonkopings MV, Jonkopings2524 07 1895
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In existence
Nybron 2 1900IMO.0000000411897OA Brodins Varv, Gavle-0
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Rebuilt 1976,2015In existence
BerkeleyIMO.000000013451898Union Iron Works, San Francisco5518 10 1898
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Withdrawn 1958. 1973: National Historic Landmark, San Diego CAIn existence
Nya Svartsjolanddet 1987IMO.53771351661900Motala Verkstad, Motala41423 03 1900
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Rebuilt 1953,1990,2002, 2011In existence
Wilhelmsburg 1935IMO.8135801711901H Brandenburg, Hamburg1450
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Rebuilt 1955 at Jadewerft (123grt). 1987: restaurant Lidkoping. 2007: officer's mess/restaurant at Skeppsholmen, tockholmIn existence
Herzog Friedrich 1938IMO.0000000801901Schiffswerfte & Maschinenfabrik (Janssen & Schmilinsky) AG, Hamburg-Steinwerder-0
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Sunk 1945 Kiel, salvaged and rebuilt 1949. 1958-70 Bundesmarine.In existence
Nya Hillersjo 1931IMO.51542221731901Bergsunds MV, Stockholm2910
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Rebuilt 1978 (194gt). Rebuilt 1984, and 2003.In existence
Centralfarjan 2 1976IMO.0000000431902Bergsunds MV, Stockholm2970
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In existence
Kung RingIMO.0000000671902William Lindbergs Verkstad & Varfs AB, Stockholm2440
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Rebuilt 1912, 1923In existence
James R Elliott 1930IMO.52562022101902Jenks SB Co, Port Huron, MI1929 11 1902
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Built as fire tender. Converted 1930 to cargo/passenger boat. Withdrawn 1968. Converted 1970 to restaurant "Captain John's"at Toronto. Rammed 2/6/1981 by "Trillium". Sank 14/6/1981. Superstructure removed 1982. Raised, repaired 1986. Converted 1988-89 to Captain John's Seafood (restaurant) at Cleveland OH. Sank 1993, towed 1995 to Port Dalhousie ON becoming Riverboat, then 2008 Tokyo Joe's. Fire 28/12/2011. Repaired. 2013: Riverboat Mexican Grill.In existence
ColumbiaIMO.9681902Detroit Shipbuilding, Wyandotte MI14810 05 1902
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Withdrawn 1991. 1992: National Historic Landmark. Laid up Ecorse MI. 2004: plans for restoration drawn up. 2014: at Buffalo NYIn existence
MariefredIMO.52242851591903William Lindbergs Verkstad & Varfs AB, Stockholm25121 02 1903
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In existence
Skargarden 1908IMO.2331903Bergsunds MV, Stockholm3030
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withdrawn 1961; restaurant 1964-91; restored 1994In existence
Nautilus 1981IMO.86345601591903AB Sandvikens S & MV, Helsinki1520
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Built as fisheries research ship.In existence
Juniata 1940IMO.523537543331905American SB Co, Cleveland OH42322 12 1904
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Laid up 1937-40. Rebuilt 1940. Laid up 1977-90. Musuem ship 1990-97 Hammond IN. National Historic Landmark 1990. Museum ship 1997 Muskegon MIIn existence
Burger Meister Bartels 1985IMO.83336353691905JHN Wichhorst, Hamburg2000
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Built as lightship, operated as 'Elbe 2' until 1974. 1985: conv to passenger ship with barquentine rig (380gt)In existence
Westerschelde 1935IMO.86570314351905J & K Smit SW, Kinderdijk57412 09 1905
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Paddle-steamer. Sold for scrap 1933. Sold for scrap 1985, but restored 1986. 1990: restaurant ship in Rotterdam. Rebuilt 2000.In existence
Bosphorus No 51 1954IMO.00000001141905Fairfield SB & E, Govan, Glasgow44025 03 1905
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Withdrawn 26/6/1967In existence
Ostana 1IMO.52663481941906Bergsunds MV, Stockholm3090
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In existence
Machigonne 1917IMO.53950464251907Neafie & Levy SB & E Co, Philadelphia10040
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May have been launched as Dida. 1917-21:USS Machigonne(SP-1043). Withdrawn 1983. Laid up 1983-90. Restored 1990-2006. Historic vessel in Brooklyn.In existence
Canterbury 1912IMO.52155192921907Ferguson Brothers, Port Glasgow17428 05 1907
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Built as tug. Conv to passenger vessel. 1942-44: RNZN. Withdrawn 1971. Preserved vessel at Lyttelton.In existence
Lidingofarjan 2 1927IMO.0000000951907Brynas Varv, Gavle270
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Rebuilt 1999In existence
Styrso 1992IMO.53426731371907Eriksbergs MV A/B, Gothenburg13318 05 1907
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Rebuilt 1992In existence
KeewatinIMO.518453838561907Fairfield SB & E, Govan, Glasgow45306 07 1907
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freighter 13/9/1965. Withdrawn 1966. Tourist attraction Douglas,MI 1966-2012. Museum ship Port McNicoll,ON 2012In existence
MaranaIMO.52207081081908Purdon & Featherstone, Hobart-09 07 1908
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Mdn vge 13/10/1908. 1945: sand carrier 1968: fish cultureIn existence
Strangnas Express 1940IMO.53418132561908Lindholmens Verkstads AB, Gothenburg39904 04 1908
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1940: 326gt 2008: protected status.In existence
Alexandra 2011IMO.50103231401908Schiffswerfte & Maschinenfabrik (Janssen & Schmilinsky) AG, Hamburg-Steinwerder49515 04 1908
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Built as survey vessel, withdrawn 1972. Abandoned 1972-79 Buckie. Laid up 1979-89. Restored 1989-1995 Hamburg. Tour boat and museum ship.In existence
Oster 1940IMO.52663861671908Kristiansands MV A/S, Kristiansand1310
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1915: lengthened 191gt 1939:guardship 1940-45: Kriegsmarine 1945: rebuilt 1964: last coal-fired local steamer, rebuilt as coaster (199gt). 1980+: restored at Bergen. 1996: museum shipIn existence
Turisten 1939IMO.51984361581908Eriksbergs MV A/B, Gothenburg1370
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Rebuilt 1968In existence
Odin 1922IMO.51576261791908A/S Trondhjems MV, Trondheim13319 07 1908
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In existence
Bosphorus No63 1954IMO.53459864891909A & C de France, Dunkirk690
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Withdrawn 8/1/1974. Converted to aggregates carrier ?In existence
RemeereIMO.01909Purdon & Featherstone, Hobart-0
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Built as freighter 1924: conv to ferry on Derwent river. 1928: sank at Kettering as freighter, later reverted to ferry 1963: fishing vessel Last report 2012 in Vanuatu.In existence
AngantyrIMO.0000000891909Motala Verkstad, Motala4400
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Rebuilt 1949, 1989In existence
Valkyrian 1968IMO.5375838891909Motala Verkstad, Motala4390
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Rebuilt 1911, 1949 1944: 128gt Damaged by fire 7/5/1980 Stockholm. 1981: rebuilt at Hogmarso. 2002: protected status.In existence
Prinz HeinrichIMO.51499282661909J L Meyer Werft, Papenburg2400
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2007-17: restored 2020: Museum ship PapenburgIn existence
Sandhamns Express 1949IMO.52565372271909Eriksbergs MV A/B, Gothenburg14722 11 1909
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2010: given protected statusIn existence
Kysten 1964IMO.52000212921909Trondhjems MV A/S, Trondheim13928 08 1909
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1950: lengthened (377gt) 1989: given protected statusIn existence
HydrograafIMO.86507962091910NV Wilton's Maschinefabriek & Scheepswerf, Schiedam-26 01 1910
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Built as hydrographic research ship for Royal Dutch Navy. 1962-68: training ship. Rebuilt as passenger ship 1983-85. Active 2017In existence
TrilliumIMO.00000006831910Polson Iron Works, Toronto9418 06 1910
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Paddle-steamer. Withdrawn 1957, used as a barge then abandoned. Restored 1973-76. Operating in TorontoIn existence
St ClaireIMO.8701910Toledo Shipbuilding, Toledo, OH11607 05 1910
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Withdrawn 1991. 1992: National Historic Landmark. Abandoned. 2003: towed to Toledo 2015: towed to Detroit. Fire 6/7/2018 at Detroit.In existence
Nomadic 1934IMO.516111012731911Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast42225 04 1911
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Withdrawn 4/11/1968. Laid up until 1973. Converted 1974 to restaurant Paris. Under arrest 2002. Laid up 2003 Le Havre. Under restoration 2006-13 BelfastIn existence
WestportIMO.2461911William McKie, East Boston MA -0
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In existence
Friedrich 1924IMO.52998641291911C Luhring SW, Brake1150
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Built as cargo topsail schooner. 1955 fishing boat (galeasse rig) 1973 brigantine rig. 2009 passenger vessel. Featured in film 'White Squall' as Albatross.In existence
Bosphorus No 70IMO.5671911A & C de France, Dunkirk7915 09 1910
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Converted 1983 floating retsaurantIn existence
Blidosund 1965IMO.84244842181911Eriksbergs MV A/B, Gothenburg15303 03 2011
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In existence
Oldenburg 1919IMO.68211692411911J Frerichs & Co-Frerichswerft, Einswarden2410
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Launched 6/1911. Rebuilt 1947-48: 672gt. 1989-97 at Naantali. 1999-2013 restaurant at Merihaka 2020: Grand Georgia Restaurant at Hietalahti.In existence
La PalmaIMO.52008996931912W Harkess & Son Ltd, Middlesborough19215 02 1912
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Laid up 4/1976 Las Palmas de GC. Arr 13/3/1986 SC de Tenerife. Restored and relaunched 6/6/2008In existence
Lady DenmanIMO.961912J Dent, Huskisson NSW -05 12 1911
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Completed by Morrison & Sinclair, Sydney. Withdrawn 1979. Restored 1983-88. Exhibit at Jervis Bay Maritime Museum, Huskisson NSW.In existence
AlbatrosIMO.50083321871912J L Meyer Werft, Papenburg28029 02 1912
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Withdrawn 1969. Exhibit at Damp 2000, Eikenforder Bucht. 2023:fitted out as escape rooms.In existence
Gustafsberg VIIIMO.53149372031912Oskarhamns Varv AB, Oskarhamn24327 03 1912
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In existence
Helsingfors Skarsgard 1937IMO.51667821301912AB Sandvikens S & MV, Helsinki1970
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In existence
Wilhelm ThamIMO.53896713091912Motala Verkstad, Motala44628 03 1912
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2004: given protected statusIn existence
CartelaIMO.50651601941912Purdon & Featherstone, Hobart-21 09 1912
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2014: Franklin, Huon Valley TAIn existence
Torgeir 1952IMO.8981353781912Aalesund MV, Alesund1650
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1952: conv pass/car ferry (112gt). 1978: diving vesselIn existence
EarnslawIMO.81381903301912J McGregor & Co Ltd, Dunedin-24 02 1912
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Launched at Kingston after assembly. Service on Lake Wakatipu, (SI) NZ. Maiden voyage 18/10/1912.In existence
BohuslanIMO.50474813041913Eriksbergs MV A/B, Gothenburg16615 12 1913
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In existence
Barrenjoey 1951IMO.52569395001913Mort's Dock & Eng. Co Ltd, Woolwich, NSW3908 05 1913
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1951: 465grt. Withdrawn 1985. 1987-2000: cruising River Derwent. 2002-06: Laid up Cairns. Abandoned sandbank Trinity Inlet, CairnsIn existence
Stord 1969IMO.53415643761913Laxevaags Masin & Jernskibsbyggeri, Laxevaag1100
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Restored 1981-87. Museum ship BergenIn existence
Hermann 1918IMO.52027941191913SW J Pattje & Zonen, Waterhuizen-04 02 1913
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1927: lengthened. 1950:lengthened (160gt). 1957: Rebuilt (224gt). 1989-90: shortened, conv to 2-mast gaff rig schooner (228gt).In existence
Medina 1948IMO.511910568061914Newport News SB & DD Co, Newport News17622 08 1914
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Converted 1952 to passenger ship. Converted 1977 to mission ship. Laid up 2009. Moored 2011 Singapore. Converted 2011 to land-berthed hotel Bintan Resort, Bintan.In existence
IssaquahIMO.00000002881914Capt JL Anderson, Houghton, WA-07 03 1914
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Maiden voyage 2/9/1914.Withdrawn 1948. Beached Sausalito. Abandoned and broken up late 1970's. 2 monkey islands salvaged and on display at Sausalito.In existence
Turisten 1919IMO.1141914Kjobehavns Flydedok & Skibsvaerft, Sondre, Copenhagen12330 06 1914
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Rebuilt 1945. 2004: declared unseaworthy. 2019: afloat in Stockholm.In existence
Compton CastleIMO.0000000971914Cox & Co, Falmouth15823 07 1914
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De-engined 1962. Withdrawn 1963. Conv cafe Kingsbridge 1963-1974. Laid up 1978-82 Looe. Flower shop 1991 Truro. 2011: Compton Castle Coffee Shop. 2014: Abandoned TruroIn existence
Gasaccumulator III 1938IMO.50044531721915Bergsunds MV, Stockholm3680
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1989: restaurant ship at Borgholm, Kalmar, Vanersborg. 2000: at Jonkoping..In existence
Nya Skargarden 1918IMO.86341442981915Motala Verkstad, Motala4610
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naval vessel 1945; working ship to 1994; rebuilt as passenger ship 1995In existence
Waterwitch 1923IMO.51406975841915Fairfield SB & E, Govan, Glasgow50214 10 1914
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Laid down as Rechid Pasha. Taken over 1915-21 by RN. Withdrawn 12/12/1983. Converted 1985-89 to cruising yachtIn existence
X 222 1922IMO.51899781221916Sunderland SB, South Dock, Sunderland3110
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Built as Admiralty tank-barge. Participated 6/6/1944 in Normandy landings. Conv 1969 to car ferry (174gt). 2013: houseboat. 2016: art galleryIn existence
Vieille Montagne III 1967IMO.53800272611916Motala Verkstad, Motala4660
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1989: rebuilt as passenger boat (289gt). 2015: restaurant at FejanIn existence
Corrie 1929IMO.51611581691916Bodewes Binnevaard BV, Millingen a/d Rijn-0
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Built as freighter. Converted 1974 to passenger ferry.In existence
Nora 1919IMO.53750081861918SW J Pattje & Zonen, Waterhuizen11313 07 1917
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3-mast gaff rig schooner. Rebuilt 1931. Restored: 1981-86In existence
Salangen TadsIMO.53076471311919Harstadsverftet A/S, Harstad100
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1951: lengthened (145gt). Broke moorings 27/12/1972 Vinjesjoen. Sank in shallow water and remains there.In existence
Granit 1923IMO.55348765921921A/S Trosvik Mek Verksted, Brevik90
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Beached 15/3/1968 after striking rock nr Estevan, Vancouver Island. Refloated 20/3/1968. Condemned. Cut down to pontoon for logging operations.In existence
Delphine 1942IMO.897181513421921Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse,MI23902 04 1921
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Built as yacht. 1968-86: training ship. 1986-97: cruise ship. 1997-2003: restored to original condition.Laid up 2010In existence
Hussar 1953IMO.77383834201923Burmeister & Wain M & S, Copenhagen32302 02 1923
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Built as private yacht (3-masted schooner). 1941-45 USN patrol ship.1953-82 oceanographic research ship. These features were discovered by and named for the ship: 1956: Vema Fracture Zone 10.726N 42.333W 1958: Vema Trench 8.98S 67.57E 1959: Vema Seamount 31.38S 8.20E In existence
Johanne II 1936IMO.00000001641923Aalborg Vaerft A/S, Aalborg230
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Condemned 11/4/1985In existence
Medway QueenIMO.55230653161924Ailsa SB Co Ltd, Troon38823 04 1924
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Withdrawn 1963; Converted 1965 to clubhouse Newport , IoW .1974: Abandoned in River Medina, derelict. Refloated 5/1984 towed to Chatham. Sank 1985 River Medway,refloated 1987. Acquired by Medway Queen Preservation Soc. Partly rebuilt 2002 Appledore SY. Hull rebuilt 2013. 2014: at Gillingham, KentIn existence
Pere Marquette 22 1972IMO.527463235511924Manitowoc SB, Manitowoc MI21022 07 1924
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Lengthened 1953. Withdrawn 1/11/1971. Converted 12/1973 bargeIn existence
Delta King 1944IMO.11501924Wm Denny & Bros, Dumbarton11680
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Assembled 1926 Banner Is. Stockton CA. 1952-59: accom. ship Kitimat BC.Foundered 1983 San Francisco Bay. Restored 1984. 1989: Hotel Sacramento CA.In existence
GragoataIMO.51345834441924Wm Denny & Bros, Dumbarton115724 04 1924
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In existence
Kingswear CastleIMO.0000000941924Philip & Son Ltd, Dartmouth6670
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to Paddle Steamer Preservation Soc 1967; since 1985 based at Chatham Historic Dockyard. 2014: in service River FalIn existence
Vanadis 1926IMO.512599615271924Fried. Krupp Germaniawerft, Kiel4730
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1982: Hotel & restaurant ship Stockholm operating as Malardrottningen Yacht Hotel. Rebuilt 2011In existence
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