Manipur (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 | Port Glasgow |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 461 |
| Official Number | 168900 |
| Call Sign | N/K |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 8,559 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | N/K |
| Net Tonnage | N/K |
| Length | 485.9 Ft |
| Overall Length | N/K |
| 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 a single drive shaft |
| Engine Builder | David Rowan & Co. |
| Engine Builder Works | Govan |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | N/K |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | N/K |
| Maximum Speed | 15 |
Additional Construction Information
- Cruiser stern
- Fitted with radio direction-finding and echo-sounding equipment
- Fitted with gyro compass
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 29 May 1945 | Launched |
| December 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 | Taken to Whampoa for breaking 6 January 1967. |
Manipur (1964)
Basic Data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Cargo Ship (Ref) |
| Original Owners and Managers | Cunard SS Co Ltd |
| Country First Registered | UK |
| Shipbuilder | Caledon Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd. |
| Shipyard | Dundee |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 540 |
| Official Number | 306479 |
| Call Sign | N/K |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 5,149 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | 7470 |
| Net Tonnage | 2,658 |
| Length | 437 Ft |
| Overall Length | N/K |
| Breadth or Beam | 60.3 Ft |
| Depth | 37.5 Ft |
| Draught | 24.7 Ft |
| Engine Type | Diesel Engine |
| Engine Details | Sulzer type 2SA 7 cylinders with bore 650mm and stroke 1250mm |
| Engine Builder | John Brown & Co. (Clydebank) Ltd. |
| Engine Builder Works | Clydebank |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | N/K |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | N/K |
| Maximum Speed | 17 |
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 28 January 1964 | Launched |
| September 1964 | 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 | Completed for Cunard SS Co Ltd as Ivernia. Change of name to Manipur 1970 and lengthened, change of name to Concordia Manipur 1971, change of name to Manipur 1971, change of name to Philippa and owner to Cia Naviera Philippa SA 1977. Taken to Chittagong 9 February 1985 for breaking by Rahman Ship Breakers. |
Markhor (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 | Govan |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 678 |
| Official Number | 303872 |
| Call Sign | N/K |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 6,178 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | 10950 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 11 October 1962 | Launched |
| January 1963 | 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 Cunard SS Co Ltd 1976, change of owner to Eggar Forrester (Holdings) Ltd. 1976, change of owner to Magnifico Shipping Corporation 1981, change of name to Kara Unicorn 1982. Taken to Dalian for breaking 1 June 1984. |
Marwarri (1935)
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 Glasggow |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 417 |
| Official Number | 164263 |
| Call Sign | MBVY |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 8,067 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | N/K |
| Net Tonnage | 4,816 |
| Length | 471.6 Ft |
| Overall Length | N/K |
| Breadth or Beam | 67.2 Ft |
| Depth | 32.3 Ft |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Steam Turbine |
| Engine Details | 3 steam turbines SR geared to one drive shaft |
| Engine Builder | D. Rowan & Co Ltd |
| Engine Builder Works | Glasgow |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | 4 single-ended boilers operating at 250 psi |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | 1,150 MN |
| Maximum Speed | 14.5 |
Additional Construction Information
- 2 decks with 3rd deck in No. 1 hold
- Cruiser stern
- Fitted with radio direction-finding and echo-sounding equipment
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 16 May 1935 | Launched |
| July 1935 | 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 Hong Kong 29 May 1963 for breaking by Leung Yau Co. Work began 10 June 1963. |
Masirah (1957)
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 | Port Glasgow |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 511 |
| Official Number | 187153 |
| Call Sign | N/K |
| Classification Society | N/K |
| Gross Tonnage | 8,553 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | N/K |
| Net Tonnage | 2,067 |
| Length | 497 Ft |
| Overall Length | N/K |
| Breadth or Beam | 63.4 Ft |
| Depth | 20.6 Ft |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Steam Turbine |
| Engine Details | 2 steam turbines SR geared to a single drive shaft |
| Engine Builder | David Rowan & Co |
| Engine Builder Works | Govan |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | N/K |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | 8,000 shp |
| Maximum Speed | 15.5 |
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 23 October 1956 | Launched |
| February 1957 | 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 Cunard SS Co Ltd 1968, change of name to Eurysthenes and owner to Cia Maritima San Basilio SA 1972. Wrecked at Calantas Rock, San Bernardino Strait on 25 April 1974. Taken to Kaohsiung 3 October 1974 for breaking by Pai Chou Steel. |
Maskeliya (1954)
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 | 496 |
| Official Number | 185491 |
| Call Sign | N/K |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 7,350 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | 8925 |
| Net Tonnage | 1,866 |
| Length | 472 Ft |
| Overall Length | N/K |
| Breadth or Beam | 59.5 Ft |
| Depth | 21.4 Ft |
| Draught | 21.3 Ft |
| Engine Type | Steam Turbine |
| Engine Details | 3 steam turbines driving a single shaft |
| Engine Builder | David Rowan & Co |
| Engine Builder Works | Govan |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | N/K |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | 5,750 shp |
| Maximum Speed | 15 |
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 10 December 1953 | Launched |
| July 1954 | 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 Cunard SS Co Ltd 1968, change of name to Ocean Joy and owner to Ocean Sg & Enterprises (Panama) SA 1969. Taken to Kaohsiung 8 August 1972 for breaking by Han Tai Steel & Iron Works. Work began 15 November 1972. |
Matangi (1961)
Basic Data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Cargo Ship (Ref) |
| Original Owners and Managers | Port Line Ltd |
| Country First Registered | UK |
| Shipbuilder | Harland & Wolff |
| Shipyard | Belfast |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 1631 |
| Official Number | 302814 |
| Call Sign | N/K |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 9,040 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | 10454 |
| Net Tonnage | N/K |
| Length | 143.4 Metres |
| Overall Length | 152.5 Metres |
| Breadth or Beam | 20.7 Metres |
| Depth | N/K |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Diesel Engine |
| Engine Details | N/K |
| Engine Builder | N/K |
| Engine Builder Works | N/K |
| Engine Builder Country | N/K |
| Boiler Details | N/K |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | N/K |
| Maximum Speed | 17 |
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 31 May 1961 | Launched |
| 20 October 1961 | 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 | Completed for Port Line Ltd as Port St. Lawrence. Change of name to Matangi and owner to Cunard SS Co Ltd 1975, transferred to Brocklebank Line 1976 (hence inclusion on this page), change of name to Nordave and owner to Armier Sg Co Ltd 1982. Taken to Gadani Beach 30 April 1983 for breaking by Zulfiquar Metals. |
Matheran (1919)
Basic Data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Cargo Ship |
| Original Owners and Managers | T.& J.Brocklebank Ltd |
| Country First Registered | UK |
| Shipbuilder | Lithgows Ltd |
| Shipyard | Port Glasgow |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 706 |
| Official Number | 140643 |
| Call Sign | GSCW |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 7,653 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | N/K |
| Net Tonnage | 4,652 |
| Length | 470.3 Ft |
| Overall Length | 489.5 Ft |
| Breadth or Beam | 58.2 Ft |
| Depth | 32.1 Ft |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Triple-expansion Steam Engine |
| Engine Details | Cylinders of bore 28", 47.5", 80" and stroke 54" |
| Engine Builder | Dunsmuir & Jackson Ltd |
| Engine Builder Works | Glasgow |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | 2 double-ended and one auxiliary boiler operating at 200 psi |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | 800 nhp |
| Maximum Speed | 12 |
Additional Construction Information
- 2 steel decks and 3rd deck in No. 1 hold
- Cruiser stern
- Fitted with radio direction-finding and echo-sounding equipment
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 15 March 1919 | Launched |
| August 1919 | 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 | The vessel was sunk on 19 October 1940 by a torpedo fired by German submarine U-38 at postion 57° 00' N, 17° 00' W whilst en route from New York to Liverpool carrying iron, zinc, grain and general cargo. Details of those that lost their lives can be found on the Benjidog Tower Hill website HERE. |
Mathura (1920)
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 | 377 |
| Official Number | 143690 |
| Call Sign | GCXQ |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 8,890 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | N/K |
| Net Tonnage | 5,480 |
| Length | 480.5 Ft |
| Overall Length | 501 Ft |
| Breadth or Beam | 63.9 Ft |
| Depth | 35.6 Ft |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Steam Turbine |
| Engine Details | 2 steam turbines DR geared to one drive shaft |
| Engine Builder | D. Rowan & Co |
| Engine Builder Works | Glasgow |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | 2 double-ended and 2 single-ended boilers operating at 200 psi |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | 1,147 MN |
| Maximum Speed | 13.5 |
Additional Construction Information
- 2 steel decks with 3rd deck in No. 1 hold
- Cruiser stern
- Fitted with radio direction-finding and echo-sounding equipment
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 18 May 1920 | Launched |
| December 1920 | 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 | Shortened in 1935. Change of name to Thumara and owner to Harris & Dixon Ltd 1959. Taken to Kawajiri for breaking 10 September 1959. |
Mathura (1959)
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 | Port Glasgow |
| Country where built | UK |
| Yard Number | 520 |
| Official Number | 301327 |
| Call Sign | N/K |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Gross Tonnage | 8,782 |
| Deadweight (DWT) | 10, 430 |
| Net Tonnage | N/K |
| Length | 497 Ft |
| Overall Length | N/K |
| Breadth or Beam | 63.5 Ft |
| Depth | 20.6 Ft |
| Draught | N/K |
| Engine Type | Steam Turbine |
| Engine Details | Two steam turbines DR geared |
| Engine Builder | David Rowan & Co |
| Engine Builder Works | Govan |
| Engine Builder Country | UK |
| Boiler Details | N/K |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw |
| Power | 8,000 shp |
| Maximum Speed | 16 |
Career Highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 7 September 1959 | Launched |
| January 1960 | 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 Cunard SS Co Ltd. 1968, change of name to Eurytion and owner to Cia Maritima San Basilio SA 1972, change of owner to Ta Chi Nav (Panama) Corp SA 1974, change of name to Alwaha and owner to Al Mouaket Sg & Tdg Co Ltd 1977. The vessel caught fire at Aden in September 1977 and was laid up for a year. Taken to Gadani Beach 15 March 1979 for breaking by Pakistan Molasses Co. Work began 3 March 1981. |