Summary
Lizzonia was a 401 GRT Empire F type coaster that was built in 1944 by Goole Shipbuilding & Repairing Ltd, Goole, United Kingdom as Empire Farouche for the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT). In 1946, she was sold and renamed Lizzonia. She was re-engined in 1956 and sank in 1961 following a collision with another vessel.
 Lizzonia (left) and Luminence (right) at Whitstable, Kent in 1961.
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| History | |
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| Name |
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| Owner |
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| Operator | J Wharton (Shipping) Ltd |
| Port of registry |  Goole, United Kingdom |
| Builder | Goole Shipbuilding & Repairing Ltd |
| Launched | 19 September 1944 |
| Completed | October 1944 |
| Out of service | 16 March 1961 |
| Identification |
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| Fate | Sank after collision |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Empire F type coaster |
| Tonnage | |
| Length | 142 ft 2 in (43.33 m) |
| Beam | 27 ft 0 in (8.23 m) |
| Draught | 8 ft 5 in (2.57 m) |
| Propulsion | Diesel engine, Single screw propeller |
Description edit
The ship was built in 1944 by Goole Shipbuilding & Repairing Ltd, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire.[1] She was yard number 3.[2]
The ship was 142 feet 2 inches (43.33 m) long, with a beam of 27 feet 0 inches (8.23 m). She had a draught of 8 feet 5 inches (2.57 m).[1] She was assessed at 410 GRT, 190 NRT,[3] 430DWT.[1]
As built, the ship was propelled by a four-stroke Single Cycle, Single Action diesel engine, which had seven cylinders of 8¾ inches (22 cm) diameter by 11½ inches (30 cm) stroke driving a screw propeller. The engine was built by Blackstone & Co, Stamford, Lincolnshire.[3]
History edit
Empire Farouche was laid down by Goole Shipbuilding & Repairing Ltd, Goole, Yorkshire as CHANT 35 and was renamed Fabric 35 whilst under construction. She was launched as Empire Farouche on 19 September 1944 and completed in October 1944.[1] The Code Letters MLZY and United Kingdom Official Number 180125 were allocated. Her port of registry was Goole. She was operated under the management of J Wharton (Shipping) Ltd.[3]
Empire Farouche was built for the MoWT and was placed under the management of J Wharton (Shipping) Ltd. In 1946, she was sold to her managers and renamed Lizzonia. A new diesel engine was fitted in 1956.[1] On 16 March 1961, during foggy weather, Lizzonia was in collision with the Swedish cargo ship Arctic Ocean in the English Channel, 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) west north west of the Varne Lightvessel. Her crew was able to transfer to Arctic Ocean whilst the two ships were locked together. Lizzonia subsequently sank.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Mitchell, W.H.; Sawyer, L.A. (1995). The Empire Ships. London, New York, Hamburg, Hong Kong: Lloyd's of London Press Ltd. p. not cited. ISBN 1-85044-275-4.
- ^ "EMPIRE FARMER". Tyne Built Ships. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ a b c "LLOYD'S REGISTER, NAVIRES A VAPEUR ET A MOTEURS" (PDF). Plimsoll Ship Data. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- ^ "SHIP REPORTED SUNK AFTER COLLISION". The Times. No. 55032. London. 17 March 1961. col G, p. 14.
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