VIKINGBANK (1)

[Henk]

VIKINGBANK (1)
1965 - 1967
NV Nieuwe Rotterdamse Sleepdienst - Rotterdam.
Launched 07-04-1965; delivered 09-06-1965 by NV Scheepswerven v/h H.H.Bodewes - Millingen (640)
32,80 x 30,95 x 7,80 x 4,00 x 3,52 m.
227 grt.
P.I.G.N.
12070.Z.Rott.1965; 23.12070 IVR
2x 4SA 8 cylinder Stork/Ricardo type RHO.218K, 210x300, nrs. 9085 & 9086 connected to one propeller in Kort-nozzle; 2 generators 40 kW/220 V/50 Hz; 1 generator 12 kW/240 V/50 Hz.
1.320 bhp.
12,5 knots.
18 tons BP.
Newbuilding
18-03-1967 during salvage of the Greek ALKYONE stranded on Zuiderpier-Hoek van Holland due to the strain in her propeller and beached herself.

31-07-1967 by W.A.v/d Tak salvaged and docked at NV Scheepswerf & Machinefabriek "Waalhaven".
10-08-1967 during lightering by IR.SNIP wire broken and sank again. Took also MARIE 10 in the deep. Declared total loss and broken-up at Kerkhove Holland NV - Zwijndrecht. Engines placed in ANTHONY JR. from Kooren and the winch placed on board TEMI 4 from Dijkhuizen - Vlissingen.

Photo: Unknown**

[Jaap Bijl]

Picture VIKINGBANK whilst being in a better condition: