The Fisheries Research Vessel WALO which is depict on this stamp of 1980 is a trawler longliner with a length of 18 metres. Watercraft Philately gives her as WAL O which is not correct.
When and where built unknown.
Used by the Solomon Island Department of Fisheries for research work around the islands.
1985 Not more used due of lack of funds and severe limitations placed on the vessel’s use due to the many poor aspects of the design.
Fate unknown.
Solomon Island 1980 80c sg416, scott424.
Source: Solomon Island Government PIMRIS.
WALO research vessel
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