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George M. Livanos

Names and owners

Year

Name

Owner

1938 George M. Livanos N.G. Livanos

Fate

On a voyage from Newcastle NSW for Antwerp & Havre with a cargo of nickel ingots & wool George M. Livanos went ashore at Mouille Point, Capetown, almost broke in two & caught fire on 1 April 1947. She was still burning 17 days later.

British Pathe footage of the vessel ashore and breaking up can be viewed on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1oy6zTmh8E

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