Holywell (1907)
Basic Data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Cargo Ship |
| Original Owners and Managers | Tyzack & Branfoot Steam Sg Co Ltd |
| Country First Registered | UK |
| Shipbuilder | R & W Hawthorn, Leslie & Co Ltd |
| Shipyard | Hebburn |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 422 |
| Official Number | 123951 |
| Call Sign | HLTF |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 4,867 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | N/K |
| Net Tonnage | 3,059 |
| Length | 401.8 Ft |
| Overall Length | N/K |
| Breadth or Beam | 50.8 Ft |
| Depth | 17.8 Ft |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Triple-expansion Steam Engine |
| Engine Details | Cylinders of bore 27.5", 45", 76" and stroke 48" |
| Engine Builder | North-Eastern Marine Engineering Co Ltd |
| Engine Builder Works | Wallsend |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | 3 single-ended boilers operating at 180psi |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | 520nhp |
| Maximum Speed | 12 |
Additional Construction Information
- 1 deck and spar deck
- Fitted with electric lighting
- Fitted with wireless equipment
- Fitted for oil fuel
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 7 October 1907 | Launched |
| November 11907 | Completed |
Crew and Capacity Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Crew | N/K |
| Passengers | N/K |
| Cargo Capacity | N/K |
Status and Service History Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Broken Up |
| Service History Information | Change of owner to Well Line Ltd. 1911, change of owner to T.& J. Brocklebank Ltd. 1919. Taken to Bo'ness 17 March 1933 for breaking by P. & W. MacLellan |
Lycia (1924)
Basic Data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Cargo Ship |
| Original Owners and Managers | T.& J.Brocklebank Ltd |
| Country First Registered | UK |
| Shipbuilder | Dunlop, Bremner & Co. |
| Shipyard | Inch Yard, Glasgow |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 347 |
| Official Number | 147259 |
| Call Sign | GKQB |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 2,364 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | N/K |
| Net Tonnage | 1,247 |
| Length | 300.5 Ft |
| Overall Length | 309.5 Ft |
| Breadth or Beam | 44.2 Ft |
| Depth | 21 Ft |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Diesel Engine |
| Engine Details | 4SCSA oil engine with 6 cylinders of bore 24 15/16" and stroke 51 3/16" |
| Engine Builder | J.G. Kincaid & Co. Ltd. |
| Engine Builder Works | Greenock |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | N/K |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | 355 nhp |
| Maximum Speed | 11 |
Additional Construction Information
- 1 steel deck and shelter deck
- Fitted with radio direction finding equipment
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 10 April 1924 | Launched |
| July 1924 | Completed |
Crew and Capacity Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Crew | N/K |
| Passengers | N/K |
| Cargo Capacity | N/K |
Status and Service History Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Other |
| Service History Information | Change of owner to Cape York Motorship Co Ltd 1925. Requisitioned by the Ministry of Shipping 2 January 1940 and compulsory purchased by the Royal Navy 20 October 1940. Scuttled at Scapa Flow January 1941 as a blockship. |
Macharda (1918)
Basic Data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Cargo Ship |
| Original Owners and Managers | T.& J.Brocklebank Ltd |
| Country First Registered | UK |
| Shipbuilder | Russell & Co |
| Shipyard | Kingston Yard |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 710 |
| Official Number | 140593 |
| Call Sign | JYFL |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Registry |
| Gross Tonnage | 9,735 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | N/K |
| Net Tonnage | 6,209 |
| Length | 518 Ft |
| Overall Length | N/K |
| Breadth or Beam | 63.7 Ft |
| Depth | 35.4 Ft |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Quadruple-expansion Steam Engine |
| Engine Details | Cylinders of bore 28". 40", 67", 82" and stroke 57" |
| Engine Builder | David Rowan &Co |
| Engine Builder Works | Govan |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | 3 double-ended boiler and one single-ended auxiliary boiler operating at 220 psi |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | 889 bhp |
| Maximum Speed | 13.5 |
Additional Construction Information
- 2 steel decks and third deck in No. 1 hold. Cruiser stern
- Fitted with electric lights
- Fitted with radio direction-finding equipment.
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 28 May 1918 | Launched |
| September 1918 | Completed |
Crew and Capacity Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Crew | N/K |
| Passengers | N/K |
| Cargo Capacity | N/K |
Status and Service History Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Broken Up |
| Service History Information | Taken to Osaka for breaking on 27 October 1932. |
Magdapur (1945)
Basic Data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Cargo Ship (Ref) |
| Original Owners and Managers | T.& J.Brocklebank Ltd |
| Country First Registered | UK |
| Shipbuilder | William Hamilton & Co. |
| Shipyard | Glen yard |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 460 |
| Official Number | 168892 |
| Call Sign | GBJX |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 9,142 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | N/K |
| Net Tonnage | 5,250 |
| Length | 485.9 Ft |
| Overall Length | 504.6 Ft |
| Breadth or Beam | 62.7 Ft |
| Depth | 32.3 Ft |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Steam Turbine |
| Engine Details | 2 steam turbines DR geared to one shaft |
| Engine Builder | D. Rowan & Co Ltd |
| Engine Builder Works | Glasgow |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | N/K |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | 1,226 MN |
| Maximum Speed | 15 |
Additional Construction Information
- 2 decks with 3rd deck in No. 1 hold
- Cruiser stern
- Fitted with radio direction-finding and echo-sounding equipment
- Fitted with gyro compass
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 3 August 1944 | Launched |
| February 1945 | Completed |
Crew and Capacity Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Crew | N/K |
| Passengers | N/K |
| Cargo Capacity | N/K |
Status and Service History Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Broken Up |
| Service History Information | Change of name to Magda and owner to Embajada Cia Naviera SA 1970. Taken to Whampoa for breaking April 1970. |
Mahanada (1914)
Basic Data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Cargo Ship |
| Original Owners and Managers | T.& J.Brocklebank Ltd |
| Country First Registered | UK |
| Shipbuilder | Charles Connell & Company |
| Shipyard | Glasgow |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 361 |
| Official Number | 137409 |
| Call Sign | GSCD |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 7,181 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | N/K |
| Net Tonnage | 4,482 |
| Length | 470.5 Ft |
| Overall Length | 485.2 Ft |
| Breadth or Beam | 58 Ft |
| Depth | 32.1 Ft |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Steam Turbine |
| Engine Details | 2 steam turbines SR geared to one drive shaft |
| Engine Builder | Parsons Marine Steam Turbine Co Ltd |
| Engine Builder Works | Newcastle |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | 2 double-ended boilers and an auxiliary boiler operating at 180 psi |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | N/K |
| Maximum Speed | 12 |
Additional Construction Information
- 2 steel decks and 3rd deck in No. 1 hold
- Fitted for oil fuel
- Fitted with radio direction-finding and echo-sounding equipment
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 10 September 1914 | Launched |
| November 1914 | Completed |
Crew and Capacity Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Crew | N/K |
| Passengers | N/K |
| Cargo Capacity | N/K |
Status and Service History Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Sunk/foundered (Act of War) |
| Service History Information | She was sunk on 26 February 1941 by torpedoes fired by an aircraft at position 54° 07' N 17° 06' W whilst en route from Manchester to Port Said with locomotives and general cargo. Details of those that lost their lives can be found on the Benjidog Tower Hill website HERE. |
Mahanada (1943)
Basic Data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Cargo Ship |
| Original Owners and Managers | T.& J.Brocklebank Ltd |
| Country First Registered | UK |
| Shipbuilder | William Hamilton & Co. |
| Shipyard | Port Glasgow |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 457 |
| Official Number | 168867 |
| Call Sign | BFLT |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 8,971 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | N/K |
| Net Tonnage | 5,134 |
| Length | 485.9 Ft |
| Overall Length | 505 Ft |
| Breadth or Beam | 62.7 Ft |
| Depth | 32.3 Ft |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Steam Turbine |
| Engine Details | 3 steam turbines SR geared to a single drive shaft |
| Engine Builder | D. Rown & Co |
| Engine Builder Works | Glasgow |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | 3 single-ended boilers operating at 250 psi |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | 1,066 MN |
| Maximum Speed | 14.5 |
Additional Construction Information
- 2 decks with 3rd deck in No. 1 hold. Cruiser stern
- Fitted for oil fuel
- Fitted with radio direction-finding and echo-sounding equipment
- Fitted with gyro compass
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 19 August 1943 | Launched |
| December 1943 | Completed |
Crew and Capacity Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Crew | N/K |
| Passengers | N/K |
| Cargo Capacity | N/K |
Status and Service History Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Broken Up |
| Service History Information | Change of name to Corona and owner to Progressive Mariners SA 1967. Taken to Kaohsiung for breaking March 1968. |
Mahout (1925)
Basic Data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Cargo Ship |
| Original Owners and Managers | T.& J.Brocklebank Ltd |
| Country First Registered | UK |
| Shipbuilder | William Hamilton & Co. |
| Shipyard | Port Glasgow |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 391 |
| Official Number | 147347 |
| Call Sign | GDZN |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 8,089 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | N/K |
| Net Tonnage | 4,880 |
| Length | 470.1 Ft |
| Overall Length | N/K |
| Breadth or Beam | 62.1 Ft |
| Depth | 32.2 Ft |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Steam Turbine |
| Engine Details | Two steam turbines SR geared to one drive shart |
| Engine Builder | David Rowan & Co |
| Engine Builder Works | Govan |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | 4 single-ended boilers operating at 200 psi |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | 1,047 nhp |
| Maximum Speed | 13 |
Additional Construction Information
- 2 decks with third deck in No. 1 hold and cruiser stern
- Fitted with radio direction-finding and echo-sounding equipment
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 October 1925 | Launched |
| December 1925 | Completed |
Crew and Capacity Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Crew | N/K |
| Passengers | N/K |
| Cargo Capacity | N/K |
Status and Service History Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Broken Up |
| Service History Information | Taken to Blyth 2 March 1961 for breaking by Hughes Bolckow. |
Mahout (1963)
Basic Data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Cargo Ship (Ref) |
| Original Owners and Managers | T.& J.Brocklebank Ltd |
| Country First Registered | UK |
| Shipbuilder | Alexander Stephen & Sons Ltd. |
| Shipyard | Linthouse |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 679 |
| Official Number | 303877 |
| Call Sign | N/K |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 9,153 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | 10640 |
| Net Tonnage | 3,029 |
| Length | 480.11 Ft |
| Overall Length | N/K |
| Breadth or Beam | 63.4 Ft |
| Depth | 24.10 Ft |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Diesel Engine |
| Engine Details | Sulzer oil engine. 2SA with 7 cylinders |
| Engine Builder | Alexander Stephen & Sons Ltd. |
| Engine Builder Works | Kelvinhaugh |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | N/K |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | 10,000 bhp |
| Maximum Speed | 16.5 |
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 12 February 1963 | Launched |
| June 1963 | Completed |
Crew and Capacity Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Crew | 21 at time of loss |
| Passengers | N/K |
| Cargo Capacity | N/K |
Status and Service History Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Sunk/foundered (Act of War) |
| Service History Information | Change of owner to Cunard SS Co Ltd 1968, change of name to Aglaos and owner to Premier Maritime Inc 1978, change of name to Evagelia S. and owner to Myrica Sg Corp 1980. On 11 September 1982, during the Iran-Iraq war, the vessel was struck by bombs or missiles from Iraqi war planes and ran aground in the Khor Musa channel 25 miles from Bandar Khomeini. The 21 crew members were safely taken off and wrecked vessel was reported to have been refloated and towed to Bushire in 1983 and abandoned as a war constructive total loss. |
Mahratta (1917)
Basic Data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Cargo Ship |
| Original Owners and Managers | T.& J.Brocklebank Ltd |
| Country First Registered | UK |
| Shipbuilder | Robert Duncan & Co |
| Shipyard | Port Glasgow |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 328 |
| Official Number | 140545 |
| Call Sign | GSCN |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 6,690 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | N/K |
| Net Tonnage | 4,177 |
| Length | 445 Ft |
| Overall Length | N/K |
| Breadth or Beam | 58.2 Ft |
| Depth | 31.2 Ft |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Triple-expansion Steam Engine |
| Engine Details | Cylinders of bore 26.5", 45.5", 75" and stroke 54" |
| Engine Builder | Dunsmuir & Jackson Ltd |
| Engine Builder Works | Glasgow |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | 4 single-ended boilers operating at 200 psi |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | 702 nhp |
| Maximum Speed | 12 |
Additional Construction Information
- 2 steel decks
- Fitted with radio direction-finding equipment
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 20 September 1917 | Launched |
| November 1917 | Completed |
Crew and Capacity Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Crew | N/K |
| Passengers | N/K |
| Cargo Capacity | N/K |
Status and Service History Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Wrecked |
| Service History Information | Wrecked on the Goodwin Sands 6 October 1939 whilst en route from Calcutta to London with a general cargo. |
Mahronda (1925)
Basic Data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Cargo Ship |
| Original Owners and Managers | T.& J.Brocklebank Ltd |
| Country First Registered | UK |
| Shipbuilder | William Hamilton & Co. |
| Shipyard | Glen yard |
| Country where built | Uk |
| Yard Number | 390 |
| Official Number | 147329 |
| Call Sign | GLTJ |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 7,926 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | N/K |
| Net Tonnage | 4,889 |
| Length | 470.1 Ft |
| Overall Length | 489.5 Ft |
| Breadth or Beam | 62.1 Ft |
| Depth | 32.2 Ft |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Steam Turbine |
| Engine Details | 2 steam turbines SR geared to a single drive shaft |
| Engine Builder | D. Rowan & Co Ltd |
| Engine Builder Works | Glasgow |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | 4 single-ended boilers operating at 200 psi |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | 1,047 nhp |
| Maximum Speed | 13 |
Additional Construction Information
- 2 decks and 3rd deck in No. 1 hold
- Cruiser stern
- Fitted with radio direction-finding and echo-sounding equipment
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 18 June 1925 | Launched |
| October 1925 | Completed |
Crew and Capacity Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Crew | N/K |
| Passengers | N/K |
| Cargo Capacity | N/K |
Status and Service History Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Sunk/foundered (Act of War) |
| Service History Information | Sunk on 11 June 1942 by torpedo fired by Japanese submarine I-20 at position 14° 37" S 40° 58" E whilst en route from Liverpool to Karachi with stores and a general cargo. |