Kweichow II

Sister of the ship "Kwangsi II"

History
Refer to the "Kwangsi II" for ship information.

Jan 1967. Delivered to the Glen Line, London, as the "Glenfinlas (IV)".

1972. Transferred to the Blue Funnel, now trading as Ocean Transport & Trading. Renamed "Phemius (V)".

1974. Transferred to the China Mutual S.N.Co.

1978. Acquired/transferred to CNCo., renamed "Kweichow II".

1983. Sold with the "Kwangsi II" through Hong Kong ship brokers to the Saudi Venture Corporation, Damman. Renamed "Saudi Kawther", Orri Navigation Lines, Damman. as managers.

April 17th.1984. Departed from Kuwait for the Maldives, thence to China for demolition.

Service
NZUE

Events / Stories
Legend has it that there was no end of a kerfuffle in Liverpool over the delivery of these two ships, with the funnels being repainted three times.