MAIPÚ ms (Argentina)

[D. v. Nieuwenhuijzen]

Built in 1950-'51 by N.V. Koninklijke Maatschappij 'De Schelde', Vlissingen, #267, for Flota Argentina de Navigación de Ultramar (FANU)
Cargo/passenger ship, Gt:11,521, Nt:7935, Dw:7940, Loa:159,40m. (523') Lbpp:146,30m. (480') Br:19,50m. (64') D:14,17m. (46'6") Draught:7,90m. (25'11") 2-10 cyl. SD 60 Schelde/Sulzer engines:10,000 hp. (150 r.p.m.) twin screws 18 kn. crew:150, pass:788, 6 cargo holds, 1 derrick SWL:25 tons, 16-3 tons and 4 cranes SWL:3 tons.
Sistership ALBERO DODERO.
During dense fog at 04-11-1951 in collision with the American troopship GENERAL M.L. HERSEY in the Weser estuary, sunk, all passengers and crew (107) have been saved.

(Argentine 1951, 25 c. StG.829)
Book of the Koninklijke Maatschappij 'De Schelde' Shipbuilders, Engineering Works, Shiprepaires, Flushing + internet.