Bilkurra IDNo 5044518

[Gordy Ross]

BILKURRA
...shown here on the Yarra River Vic Australia 9th of August 1950

Australian

1949 - 74

3,952 gross tons.

Lbd: 405'5" x 53'2" x 22'6".

Steamship general cargo vessel built by Evans Deakin & Co Ltd., Brisbane.

February 1957 transferred to the Australian National Line.

During 1964 - 1967 bulk cargo tanks installed and side doors fitted.

October 1969 Sold to Malaysian International Shipping Corp., and renamed Malaysia Maju.

1971 Sold to Pac Trade Navigation Co., Panama renamed Santa Carina. 1974 scrapped Hsinkang, China.

Records do not show any conversion from steam to oil

Photo Credits: The Late Allan Green collection Vic Australia

Cheers and GB

Gordy